Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile

Chapter 822 - 435: Raikou’s Token, Thundercloud Mane! Move Machine, Perish Song! (Part 2)

I wonder if he can go all out right now and face off against Ho-Oh!

Raikou was silent for a moment and then slowly said, ’That guy Entei has always been elusive, even we don’t know its whereabouts.’

There was a hint of helplessness in its voice, ’But since Suicune and I have already completed your trial, it must have sensed it, and it will for sure come looking for you soon.’

’However, Rainbow Hero... no, it should be Ash.’ Raikou’s voice suddenly became serious, ’Entei’s power is the strongest among us Three Holy Beasts. Its trial will be even harsher than mine and Suicune’s, you must be prepared.’

Ash was taken aback for a moment, then he raised a confident smile on his lips.

"I couldn’t ask for anything better."

The strongest of the Three Holy Beasts, Entei... just thinking about it feels exciting!

Raikou slowly stood up. Thanks to Ash’s Power of Viridian, the injuries on its body had mostly recovered, though its steps were still somewhat shaky, but those scarlet vertical eyes had already regained the divine spirit of a legendary Pokemon.

Ash carefully stowed away Raikou’s mane, then flipped over with a leap and landed stably on the edge of the pit. Pikachu also followed closely, landing lightly on his shoulder.

Raikou turned into a golden arc of lightning, swept past Morty, and landed steadily at the edge of the arena.

Morty snapped out of his daze and hurriedly climbed out of the pit—Everyone came out of the pit gracefully, except for him, who crawled out, what was up with that!

Inside the Gym, the learners were still immersed in the earth-shattering battle just now, all sitting blankly in the stands, not daring to breathe.

Once up, Morty looked at Raikou, a flash of guilt in his eyes.

He lowered his head, clenched his fist, his voice filled with concealed guilt, "You said to find a Trainer for assistance, to increase the difficulty of the trial. But I, as a Trainer, was dragging you down from start to finish. If I commanded better, if my foresight could match Ash’s rhythm, maybe..."

’You did well.’ Raikou interrupted him, its voice still deep but without any blame, ’That battle, I was very pleased, being able to confront such a foe with full strength, even losing, leaves no regrets.’

It raised its head, its gaze fell on the small yellow figure on Ash’s shoulder, and a complex shimmer flashed in the scarlet vertical eyes.

’That Pikachu is indeed strong. And Ash, who cultivated Pikachu to this point, is even stronger.’

’Losing to such an opponent is not shameful.’

Morty opened his mouth but ultimately couldn’t say anything, he only bowed deeply.

Raikou didn’t look at him again but turned and cast its gaze toward Ash.

’Ash, I look forward to meeting you again. By then, I hope you can stand before Lord Ho-Oh with the token of our Three Holy Beasts and complete the final trial.’

Ash nodded solemnly, "I will."

Raikou nodded slightly, and in the next second, its golden body turned into a dazzling golden lightning bolt and leapt out of the Gym’s door.

The Thunder Light raced across the ancient cobblestone streets of Ecruteak City and disappeared beyond the horizon in a few breaths.

Raikou left, it only teamed up with Morty temporarily to test Ash, now that the test is over, it naturally had to leave, but even so, Morty felt a bit despondent.

What a pity... Couldn’t cooperate well with Raikou and win the battle, but as Raikou said, the battle was lost yet engaged energetically, fought wholeheartedly!

He shouldn’t linger in the defeat!

After a while, he took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions inside, and walked over to Ash.

"This is Ecruteak City Gym’s badge, the Phantom Badge, keep it well."

Morty took out a badge from his bosom and handed it to Ash. The badge was completely jet-black, shaped like a hideous skull, with two dark-purple gemstones embedded in the eye sockets, glowing with a cold light under the lamp, seemingly ready to come alive at any moment.

"Thank you... I got the Phantom Badge!"

"Pika Pika Chu!"

Ash and Pikachu simultaneously struck their signature pose and shouted together.

This time, Pikachu could reasonably shout the slogan, because he contributed the most in this battle!

Now every bone and muscle in his body still hurts, Raikou’s Thunder isn’t that easy to take in.

Looking at this scene, Morty’s mouth slightly upturned but soon retracted.

He was silent for a moment, then solemnly bowed to Ash.

"I’m sorry, Ash."

Ash was startled, quickly reaching his hand to support, "Gym Leader Morty, what are you doing?"

"Initially, my attitude towards you wasn’t good." Morty straightened up, his eyes filled with sincere apology.

"Because you are the Rainbow Hero. Our family has been guarding Bell Tower for generations, waiting for a thousand years, Lord Ho-Oh never responded to our supplications. But it chose you—a fifteen-year-old boy, an outsider with no connection to Bell Tower."

He shook his head with a bitter smile, "To be honest, I was very unwilling, even a bit jealous."

"So when you came to challenge the Gym and I learned your real name, my attitude towards you was quite poor, all because of the jealousy in my heart."

"But you proved with your strength that you are worthy of the Rainbow Hero title. Your talent, your abilities, the bond between you and your Pokemon... all make me genuinely convinced." Morty looked directly at Ash, eyes frank, "The previous attitude towards you was wrong, please forgive me."

He took out a dark purple square box from his bosom and handed it to Ash. "This is my apology gift, please accept it."

Ash took the box, opened it, and inside lay a Move Machine that shimmered with dark purple light.

"This is the Move Machine, Perish Song. (Song of Doom)"

Perish Song, a special Move Machine of the Ghost Type, when a Pokemon hears this song, it will inevitably fall into a dying state after a certain period. Although it is ineffective against Pokemon with Soundproof ability, and the user itself will also be affected.

However, as long as there is tactical coordination, the effect of this move is far superior to any powerful skill!

But... the market seems to not have any Perish Song Move Machine, accurately speaking, this skill cannot be crafted into a Move Machine, the craft is too complex.

"This Perish Song is our Ecruteak City Gym’s exclusive Move Machine, no one apart from Ecruteak City Gym can make it." Morty explained, as if seeing Ash’s confusion.

"This is too precious..." Ash instinctively wanted to refuse.

"Accept it." Morty shook his head, "Just assume it’s me apologizing for my previous rudeness, and as making a friend."

Seeing Morty’s sincere gaze, Ash finally nodded, keeping the Move Machine carefully. "Then I won’t stand on ceremony, thank you, Gym Leader Morty."

Morty finally showed a relieved smile, then he turned and looked at the learners still immersed in the shock in the stands, his expression turning serious.

"Everything that happened here today—Raikou, Three Holy Beasts, Rainbow Hero, Ho-Oh—not a word should leave your lips. Understood?"

His voice wasn’t loud but held an indisputable authority.

The learners shuddered and nodded vigorously.

"Heard it! We definitely won’t tell anyone!"

Seeing the kids agree straightforwardly, Morty nodded satisfactorily, his face once again wearing the usual gentle expression.

At this moment, Ah Xiang suddenly raised his hand and nervously asked, "Um... Gym Leader Morty, could we take a photo with Ash? And get an autograph...

Before he finished speaking, several other learners also raised their heads, looking expectantly at Ash, eyes full of anticipation.

From initial scorn to being captivated by Ash’s performance, the world of children is that simple; their idol has now shifted from Morty to Ash!

Ash hesitated for a moment and then smiled, "Of course you can!"

"Yeah!"

The kids cheered, rushing up to surround Ash.

Xiao Qi pulled out his phone and held it high, everyone squeezed together and showed bright smiles to the camera.

With a click, the image was frozen.

Morty watched this scene from the side, smiling—a smile on his face—Ash, I hope you can fulfill the wish our family hasn’t for a millennium, let Ho-Oh appear again in the world!

After signing and taking pictures, the kids finally dispersed contently.