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"We can't win."
Xiao Mao, who was already standing with his girlfriends, suddenly spoke up. There was no sarcasm in his words, only dejection and indifference: "The Viridian Gym is too strong. That... Pokémon is definitely not something you or I can defeat. I advise you to give up on the Viridian Gym as soon as possible."
There's more than one gym in Kanto, and collecting all eight 8 badges for the tournament isn't difficult. You still have time to go to other cities to collect them, so don't waste your time here."
"What? Giving up before even fighting is so unmanly."
Ash reached out and gently tugged at his hat, adjusting it to face the wind. With a confident smile, he said, "If you don't even have the courage to face challenges head-on, how can you possibly win the Pokémon League championship?"
Aizen, who was walking away, paused.
Dude, don't you have any self-awareness about whether you've ever won a league championship?
Chapter 210 Pikachu's Data 5/30
"Pikachu!"
Pikachu jumped onto Ash's shoulder with high spirits, its attitude on this issue equally firm.
Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia, standing to the side, wore expressions that said, "Just as I thought."
That smile—that's the Ash they know.
It is this unwavering belief that makes them willing to travel with Ash, because only by following someone like Ash can they learn things they didn't have before.
Shigeru Oki paused slightly, unusually refraining from displaying a dismissive or mocking attitude. He simply sighed and said, "I hope you can maintain this optimism after witnessing that Pokémon. I'll be watching the match tomorrow. Now, you should leave."
"That's right, even Gym Leader Sakaki is resting, there's no point in us staying here."
Xiao Gang chimed in, and the others decided not to stay any longer.
The interior of the Tokiwa Dojo is in a rather aristocratic European style, but the entire dojo exudes an eerie sense of oppression. Just having a few people chatting in this spacious dojo makes one feel uneasy.
Only after the group left did Aizen, who was sitting in his office watching the surveillance footage, finally manage a slight smile.
"Stubbornness that comes from a complete lack of understanding of the difference between friend and foe is not courage; it is merely ignorance."
"Meow"
He's just a brat.
The cat boss, whose head was being patted by Aizen, let out a haughty meow and then squinted its eyes to enjoy the petting.
Even Aizen, who replaces Giovanni, won't forget Giovanni's habit of petting cats.
I must say, it feels pretty good in the hand.
Aizen suddenly understood why Meowth wasn't favored. It wasn't necessarily related to how strong Meowth was or how despicable it was; the key issue was probably just that it was more comfortable to pet the cat boss.
It's not that cats aren't cute, but aside from having a cat's head, this cat, whose body is more like a human standing upright, looks somewhat deformed. Who would want to pet such a strange cat?
"Speaking of which, the Pikachu that Kojiro and the others have been trying to catch is that kid's Pokémon, isn't it?"
Sitting quietly, Aizen asked, "What do you think of that Pikachu?"
"Meow, meow meow meow!"
No, he seems to be the weaker party in every aspect.
Aizen nodded and smiled enigmatically, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.
Pikachu's strength: Talent: + Abilities: Aizen didn't care about its abilities. Pikachu, without any special skills, is indeed quite ordinary in terms of skills, and doesn't have any unique skills.
Oh, if 100,000 volts counts too.
It's normal to have high talent; after all, he's a prodigy who can become Pikachu.
However, Aizen felt a bit blind in terms of strength and talent. Pikachu's normal strength was... but its power ceiling was actually Elite Four.
He couldn't guess that Pikachu was still a newbie, not long after its debut. Maybe once Pikachu reaches its normal state, it might unleash its full power. He could tolerate that, but he couldn't tolerate its "talent"! He'd never heard of "talent."
These things can float too! "Pikachu often panics when facing beginners; its battle talent is terrible."
Sometimes, when Ash is in danger or in an emergency, Pikachu will have a brilliant idea and perform a brilliant maneuver to turn the tide.
This situation did not unleash the hidden power within; it merely achieved an unexpected effect using ordinary strength.
The system's reminder gave Aizen a slight realization.
"So, Pikachu's own abilities are capable of achieving that."
"It's just that Pikachu usually relies too much on its trainer's commands, thus suppressing its natural instincts and causing its talents to be sealed."
"You could say that."
Aizen nodded knowingly.
In just half a day, he gained a fairly detailed understanding of Pokémon, this special kind of creature.
In terms of actual strength, Pokémon are far stronger than they are portrayed in games and anime.
This is a world whose complex system is no weaker than Death's on the surface, only "on the surface".
That's because in the later stages of Bleach, there were still beings like Aizen's Blue Collapse, Yhwach, and Ichigo Mugetsu, who were at least at level 10 or higher. According to Aizen's estimation, the creator god Alpaca was at most level 10 to 10+.
Despite Rayquaza and Mewtwo having base stats surpassing Arceus after evolution, Aizen didn't believe these Pokémon were stronger than Arceus.
There are so many Slaking champions, but I've never seen any of them be able to beat Groudon and Kyogre in their normal form.
Arceus is given a relatively high estimate because it possesses stronger spacetime abilities. Time stop is a given, but it also has the ability to reverse time, restoring inanimate objects to their original state.
In addition, he created two dragons, Pearl and Diamond, and another ugly Pluto dragon.
As for the claim that Arceus created the world, Aizen thought that was mostly an exaggeration.
Just kidding. Even Aizen couldn't create a world with the Hogyoku, and Yhwach couldn't either, if you count the Wandenreich... or the Warp.
In short, Arceus created this vast world, so even the weakest creator god shouldn't be below level 1. In fact, Mewtwo is only +1, so the power gap wouldn't be that large.
After all, Arceus is a Pokémon.
However, there may be other reasons or hidden circumstances; you can investigate them when you have time.
Aside from their strength, Pokémon, unlike the Digimon in another anime, do not possess independent fighting abilities.
While possessing considerable talent, many Pokémon lack the ability to fight independently, making it difficult for them to unleash their full potential on their own.
Many people believe that mythical beasts are too arrogant and unwilling to be commanded by humans.
However, Aizen believed that the values of those divine beasts were correct, and that battles fought under command could never truly unleash their potential.
To put it bluntly, when the speed of a divine beast is so fast that human nerves can't keep up, how can humans command it? However, in Aizen's view, even many divine beasts still struggle to unleash their full potential in battle, resorting only to bursts of energy.
In comparison, he felt that Mewtwo, this artificial legendary Pokémon, had the greatest potential among legendary Pokémon.
Because it is man-made, Mewtwo's thinking includes not only Pokémon-related aspects but also human-related aspects, which leads it to even shamelessly claim that it is the strongest Pokémon Trainer.
With this mindset, it's no wonder that Mewtwo possesses such exceptional talent.
Unfortunately, the Pokémon world is mostly about this kind of "playing house."
In the end, the battles were too fierce to unleash the true power of these mythical beasts.
"The New Island storyline takes place roughly after the tournament, when Ash and his friends go on a vacation to the Orange Islands."
Mewtwo also needs time to assimilate the abandoned research island into its own, and then it will be quite boring again for a long time.”
Suddenly, a crazy idea popped into Aizen's mind as he was reflecting on the past.
Chapter 211 Fighting Alone, Aizen's Guidance 6/30
The next day, Ash and his friends arrived at the gym on time as promised.
They were greeted by Sakaki, a man with a somewhat frightening smile on his face.
You should already know the rules of the competition, right?
"I do not have the right to trade Pokémon."
Aizen, sitting on the high platform, casually tossed out a Poké Ball.
Whoosh! A super armored Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Rhyperior, the Drillhead Pokémon, is a Rock/Ground type."
A rotating angle, like a drill bit: capable of destroying skyscrapers in one strike.
It can stand on its hind legs, is highly intelligent, and possesses incredibly tough skin that can't even feel the heat of magma, but this also makes its body: sluggish.
Having heard the description in the encyclopedia, Aizen's mindset always felt somewhat mysterious and subtle.
Flipping through the encyclopedia right before a challenge—does that count as last-minute cramming?
With this attitude, and his constant talk of becoming a Pokémon Master, coupled with his various eccentric behaviors and principles, Aizen deeply felt that if this guy could achieve his dream, it would most likely be because his protagonist halo was too dazzling, allowing legendary Pokémon to help him fulfill his dream.
"Wow, what an amazing Pokémon!"
Upon hearing the introduction, Ash stared at Tyrannosaurus Rex with a shocked expression.
Xiao Gang and the others around him were only slightly surprised, unlike Xiao Zhi who acted like an ignorant country bumpkin.
Aside from its imposing appearance, Tyranitar's base stats, while not low, aren't exceptionally high either. Compared to more common Pokémon like Nidoking, Scyther, and even Golem, its stats are at least as high.
"Alright, in that case, I choose you, Squirtle!"
Ash yanked his hat off and tossed the Poké Ball like a shot put. A cute little turtle called out, "Squirrel, Squirrel!"
He stood right in front of the armored tyrannosaurus.
"The competition has officially begun!"
As the referee gave the order, Aizen casually commanded, "Go free to act, go all out on the ground!"
The armored tyrannosaurus was taken aback at first, then flames ignited in its eyes as it roared, "Woohoo!!!"
Bang bang bang! Ash and the others, along with Squirtle, listened to Aizen's command in a daze. Then, Squirtle's expression changed as it saw a Tyranitar, as large as a small mountain, charging towards it like an earthquake. It panicked and took a few steps back, its momentum already weakened.
"Don't be afraid, Squirtle! Use the water gun!"
Ash, who was the first to react, quickly gave the order to cheer.
"Jenny! Jenny!"
*Poof!* Squirtle's demeanor changed abruptly, and it spat out a jet of water.
Indeed, whether or not... trainers have a huge influence on these Pokémon.
Aizen shook his head inwardly, his desire for Pokémon diminishing considerably.
This Squirtle has good talent; it's hard to say whether it's better than that Charizard, but at least its talent level is double.
Simply put, this is a Squirtle with the potential to become a champion Pokémon. Being able to become the leader of the Squirtle Army already shows its extraordinary talent. Its ability is proven by its many victories against stronger opponents. In the end, it actually went to become a firefighter.
That idiot Ash is truly a heinous man.
Seeing Squirtle attack him, he felt a little flustered, but remembering Aizen's warning from yesterday, he mustered up his courage and slammed his hands on the ground.
The ground trembled, and Squirtle lost its balance, its water gun veering off course and narrowly missing Tyrannosaurus Rex.
"What"
Ash watched this scene in astonishment, and immediately...
The second command was given: "Jump up, Squirtle, use Water Gun in the opposite direction to rush forward!"
"Jenny!"
But just as Jenny received the order, the Ironhide Tyrannosaurus Rex made its second move.
The armored tyrannosaurus, which had already leaped high into the air, immediately delivered a stomp.
Boom! Before Squirtle could even jump, it was slammed into the ground by a kick.
"Jenny"
Squirtle, its eyes swirling with circles, is unable to battle.
"What! It defeated Ash's Squirtle so quickly without a trainer's guidance? Just how strong is this Rhyperior?"
Misty, holding Togepi, exclaimed in alarm, her voice trembling with fear.
"No, it's not that the Ironclad Tyrannosaurus Rex is too strong."
Following the onlooker, Gary denied it, frowning as he, who had fought Giovanni before, said, "The Kingler and Golem I defeated yesterday were no weaker than this Tyranitar. The reason it was able to defeat Ash's Squirtle so quickly was mainly because Ash was intimidated by the opponent's battle method that didn't require a trainer, and thus couldn't unleash his full potential, failing even to utilize his type advantage."
Of course, Ash is also weaker than him.
Despite having already suffered a setback, Shigeru Oki still didn't voice the additional words he wanted to say.