As they saw Bulbasaur being violently thrown away by the heavy armored tank-like Onix.
An unknown number of people in front of the television were stunned with a dumbfounded expression.
"Your Bulbasaur is not bad, but your Trainer's tactical skills are too poor."
Brock left a comment, then retracted Onix and turned to leave.
Leaving Ash with his head down and gloomy, the upper half of his face was covered by his cap, making it impossible to see his expression.
But we can guess it.
"Hiss...There's a lot of information revealed in this battle."
Older junior high and high school students, and even some college students, were the first to react.
Although Brock only used less than three minutes to counter-kill Ash's Bulbasaur.
But thinking back to what Brock said...
Physical defense?
Is there more than one type of defense?
And what is the so-called [Harden]?
Can children understand this?
Damn it, you have to introduce a bunch of settings every episode, right?
I didn't study so hard for the college entrance exam.
...
The camera in the main film moves.
Ash has already returned to the Pokémon Center with Pikachu and Bulbasaur, who were both injured.
Nurse Joy didn't say much.
Looking at Ash's expression, you know what the result is.
"Young man, you are completely clueless about Pokémon battle tactics."
Just as Ash sat in the corner of the Pokémon Center and shut himself off.
A middle-aged man with a full beard, wearing a woven hat, making it difficult to see his true face, dressed like a vagrant, suddenly stood in front of Ash and said.
"Ah?"
Ash was so startled that he fell off the sofa.
...
Although he thought the man in front of him was suspicious, he seemed willing to teach him how to defeat Brock.
Ash then brought his healed companions to the riverbank in Viridian City, following the man.
"You must have just started traveling with your starter Pokémon, right? With your current strength, you're no match for Brock, but I have a way..."
The visitor is, of course, Brock's father, Flint.
In the original story, he taught Pikachu the signature move "Thunderbolt".
Although the teaching method is...a bit far-fetched.
In the current Su Yihuan's modified version, this plot naturally needs to be slightly modified.
Not to mention the way Flint teaches Pikachu Thunderbolt, according to the perspective of later players, it's quite far-fetched.
And even if you learn Thunderbolt, it won't work against those two ground-type Pokémon.
Therefore, Su Yihuan changed the teaching target of Flint to Bulbasaur.
"Brock's Pokémon are all higher level than yours, so you have to rely on tactics to win..."
Flint said earnestly.
...
...
The fourth episode starts to enter the second half.
The door of the Viridian Gym is pushed open.
Ash brought Pikachu, and behind him was his partner Misty, who strode into the gym.
"You're back after only two days. Do you think you've made enough progress to defeat me in such a short time?"
Brock asked with raised eyebrows.
"Just you wait and see!"
Ash couldn't wait to send out his Pokémon.
Bulbasaur!
Brock said nothing and sent out Geodude.
As before.
Although Geodude's level was higher than Bulbasaur, it was not enough to make up for the 4x type disadvantage.
After barely using a "Rollout" to scrape Bulbasaur's skin, it was defeated by "Vine Whip".
The audience, who had cheered for Bulbasaur defeating Geodude in the last battle, are not happy this time.
Because they know, the main event is just beginning!
Dong!
The sturdy rock python landed, causing the entire gym floor to tremble.
Onix!
And it's not over yet!
The Onix, which had just jumped out of the Poké Ball, swept its tail across the ground.
Sandstorm tornadoes swirled throughout the gym, and Misty quickly put on the mask she had prepared in advance.
Here it comes! Sandstorm!
And through the teachings of the vagrant, under the Sandstorm weather, Rock-type Pokémon's special defense will increase to twice its normal level.
"Vine Whip!"
Ash shouted.
"I told you, your Bulbasaur's attack is not enough to break through Onix's physical defense, go back and train for a few months!"
Brock waved his hand and ordered Onix to use "Tackle."
However, to the surprise of Brock and the audience.
The Vine Whip that attacked from Bulbasaur's bud was not aimed at Onix.
Instead, it propped itself against the ground, allowing Bulbasaur to leap high into the air like a pole vaulter, causing Onix to miss.
Onix was caught off guard and crashed into the wall behind Ash.
Leaving a large pit in the wall, Onix itself was dizzy and shook its head violently to ease the dizziness.
"Now! Leech Seed!"
Ash waved his hand and shouted.
The audience was stunned.
A skill they've never heard of?
The next second, Bulbasaur, high in the air, leaned slightly and sprayed a seed the size of a fingernail from the center of its bud.
It landed on the Onix, which had not recovered, and began to grow roots and sprout at a rate beyond any known plant.
Finally, it transformed into vines, tightly wrapping around Onix's neck.
"It's Leech Seed?!"
Brock exclaimed, then explained to himself:
"Once Leech Seed attaches to the target, it will constantly drain the target's stamina and transfer it to the parasitic side. In this case, there's no point in strengthening the defense with 'Harden'..."
Just as Brock finished explaining the effects of "Leech Seed" to the audience, they saw Ash waving his hand and shouting:
"Good, Bulbasaur, keep your distance!"
Seeing this, many children who uphold the "fair and square" principle fell into a strange silence.
They also saw Ash's tactics.
【Okay, okay, I see. You're using a blood-sucking skill to wear down the opponent, right?】
【It's like when I play games and give the opponent a poison buff, then just keep clicking on defense】
【This tactic is too cowardly, it's a bit inconsistent with Ash's personality】
【In football, this should be called 'parking the bus', right?】
【Inconsistent with his personality? Nonsense! Does he have to be beaten bloody before he can be called fighting?】