Chapter 22: The One Who Creates Miracles!
“Pika! Pi!”
Pikachu, standing on Ash’s shoulder, also nodded heavily.
Yes!
It’s not over yet!
Brock and Misty had their doubts.
But seeing Ash’s expression, then looking at the video playing on the screen…
“Maybe?”
“Isn’t it true that Ash has created miracles before?”
Brock said with a smile, his eyes narrowed.
If it was anyone else.
Brock wouldn’t believe it.
But if it was Ash…
It’s still the same thing.
Maybe?
Ash, after all,
Is the one who can create miracles!
…
On the screen—
Scenes from Ash and Pikachu’s past experiences flashed before them.
From their encounter in Pallet Town.
To obtaining eight badges.
The League competition.
Even if it was just fragmented images.
Everyone could still tell.
How difficult the journey had been for Ash and Pikachu.
Everyone didn’t know.
Were these Ash’s memories?
Or Pikachu’s memories?
Just as the referee was about to announce the winner.
He suddenly heard a different sound coming from beside him.
The referee quickly looked towards Pikachu.
He saw—
Electric lights flashing inside the giant transparent ice pillar!
This is!
Shin-Dai furrowed his brows!
Everyone watching widened their eyes in shock.
Th-this, this is—!
“Pika—pika—chu!!!”
A dazzling yellow lightning bolt erupted from Pikachu!
Boom!
With a deafening sound, the huge ice pillar shattered into pieces!
Pikachu broke free from the ice!
“He did it!”
Ash excitedly clenched his fist!
However, Pikachu’s feat was not just escaping from the ice pillar.
Thunderbolt—its power seemed even more frightening and terrifying than the previous Thunderbolts!
After shattering the ice pillar!
It directly struck Regice on the opposite side!
“Gi!”
Regice let out a painful cry!
…
Viridian Gym.
“This Pikachu… this power… this is definitely not an ordinary Pikachu!”
Giovanni’s eyes lit up once again.
Amazing!
It was truly amazing!
The power Pikachu displayed far exceeded Giovanni’s expectations for a Pikachu!
“I’m even more curious now, what is so special about this Pikachu?”
“If I could figure it out…”
Giovanni squinted his eyes.
“Mewtwo, my strongest Pokémon, you will surely be back in my hands!”
Giovanni looked at the Mewtwo in the Item Mall.
His gaze then shifted to something that everyone else considered useless.
But for him, it was very useful.
An item that could retrieve a designated Pokémon that he had previously owned.
A confident smile spread across Giovanni’s face.
Five hundred guess points.
After this guessing game, he would have half.
Soon…
He would soon be able to retrieve Mewtwo!
…
Kalos.
“As expected of Ash… he’s still so amazing!”
“It’s like as long as Ash is there, there’s nothing to worry about.”
The girl looked at Ash and Pikachu on the screen with sparkling eyes, her hands cupping her cheeks.
Occasionally, she would reveal a smile, as if she was falling in love.
…
On the screen—
Regice was once again paralyzed by Thunderbolt!
And compared to the last time, Regice’s condition was clearly worse.
Shin-Dai was deeply inspired by the passion Ash displayed.
He shouted to Regice.
“Show everyone your strength too!”
“Use Focus Blast!”
With the help of the ice surface covering the entire arena, Regice’s speed reached its peak.
No need for any build-up!
He knocked Pikachu flying several meters away with a single blow!
As expected of Regice!
The audience jumped in excitement!
That’s it!
Go for the kill now!
When they saw Pikachu about to fall, everyone’s hearts felt a sense of pity.
But when they really saw Pikachu rise again.
The watching crowd became extremely panicked.
AAAAAHHHH—
They had bet all their savings/most of their savings!
Regice can’t lose!
Otherwise, they would lose their pants!
Regice rise!
Regice, do your best!
Show us the dignity and power of a Legendary Pokémon!
Pikachu was knocked flying, bouncing several times on the ground!
Finally, he hit the wall!
Seizing this opportunity, Pikachu used the momentum to launch an attack on Regice once again!
Just like Ash.
Pikachu would never give up attacking Regice until the very last moment!
“Use that momentum, launch Iron Tail continuously!”
Ash also seized this opportunity, shouting to Pikachu.
“Chu—pika!”
Pikachu slammed down on Regice from above!
Regice took a step back!
“What is that?!”
Even Mr. Shin-Dai was shocked!
However, it wasn’t over yet!
While Regice was still caught off guard.
Pikachu unleashed another Iron Tail!
“Chu—pika!”
Ice shards flew from Regice’s body!