Chapter 38: The Troublemaker is Here!
Unbeatable!
"The one who will finally defeat the brat and steal Pikachu is definitely us, Team Rocket Meow!"
Meowth waved its paw confidently, boasting with a smug grin.
Three people who couldn't remain calm would definitely maintain their composure!
And they held a 200% trust in Satoshi and Pikachu's victory!
Don't ask!
The answer lies in the experience and trust accumulated through blood and tears!
Seeing Satoshi on the screen, a proud smile on his face, patting his chest.
He said, "I won't lose when it comes to being straightforward and reckless."
Kasumi and Takeshi both burst out laughing.
"That's something Satoshi would say!"
"I believe it!"
"That must be Satoshi from a parallel universe!"
Kasumi said with a laugh.
Takeshi nodded in agreement beside her.
That's right!
It's something the Satoshi they knew would say!
Looking at his two smiling companions.
Satoshi was confused and felt wronged.
"I'm not wrong!"
"Being straightforward and reckless is my strong point!"
"What's so funny about that!"
Now.
Even Pikachu, who wasn't laughing before.
On Satoshi's shoulder, it couldn't help but laugh and almost fall off.
Kasumi and Takeshi exchanged glances and laughed even louder.
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He was angry!
He was really getting angry!
Then.
They saw the familiar-looking Pokémon outside the door.
Kasumi and Takeshi's laughter immediately stopped.
"This is... the guy who abandoned Charmander!"
Takeshi's squinting eyes widened.
He sensed something malicious.
Kasumi worriedly furrowed her brows, a heavy sense of anxiety in her tone.
"Did he... find out about Satoshi's Rainbow Feather?"
"He wouldn't..."
Want to replace Satoshi as the Rainbow Hero, would he?
Kasumi felt more and more likely that this was the case!
After all.
It was a feather of Ho-Oh!
A hero chosen by Ho-Oh!
How could someone with such a wicked heart, who only seeks power, not be tempted after seeing it!
Kasumi worried for Satoshi from that parallel world, the one who hadn't met her.
...
On the screen—
Contrary to everyone's worries.
Those sinister plot lines didn't appear.
The scene shifted.
It switched back to Satoshi's challenge of the Gym.
His opponent was a Snorlax.
At first, everyone was confused.
But after seeing the Snorlax's displayed strength, several Champion Trainers voiced their surprise.
"Hiss—!"
"This Snorlax... is pretty strong!"
Shigeru had just returned to the Indigo Plateau Pokémon League and saw the scene on the screen as soon as he landed.
He jumped off the back of his Dragonite and said with a grimace.
Danmaku simply gave him a look.
Then turned his gaze back to the battle on the screen.
Pikachu and Snorlax's battle continued.
Danmaku calmly analyzed, "What's even more surprising is that Satoshi's Pikachu has displayed strength that far exceeds what it should have at this stage."
With Danmaku's reminder.
Shigeru was stunned and finally realized.
Right!
It was clear from the scene on the screen.
Satoshi was still a rookie at this point!
He was still in the Kanto region!
They were shocked that Satoshi and Pikachu would have the strength to challenge Legendary Pokémon in the future, but they could barely convince themselves.
But this Satoshi on the screen...
This is Satoshi who has just left the newbie village!
Why is he so strong?!
"Unscientific!"
"This is absolutely unscientific!"
Shigeru exclaimed.
He was immediately slapped on the head by Danmaku.
"Shut up!"
"Keep watching!"
The battle was both brief and long.
Iron Tail combined with Thunderbolt.
Actually defeated a Snorlax!
A Snorlax that surpassed Pikachu in both strength and experience!
Everyone was baffled!
Everyone was shocked!
What happened?
What exactly happened?
It was like they blinked their eyes.
Satoshi and Pikachu had secretly completed countless power-ups!
【Shiba: I've figured it out. Satoshi and Pikachu's strength can't be predicted by conventional means... It's impossible to guess this!
【Shigeru: Who says it isn't? This looks like he's just at his fifth or sixth Gym. Satoshi and Pikachu already have this level of power. I'm already thinking about asking Satoshi for advice. How did he manage to level up so fast!】
【Korrina: Hmm... I think... Satoshi's situation is probably unique and exceptional. Shigeru, don't even think about it.】
【Adikk: Satoshi! That's it! Keep growing non-stop!】
...
On the screen—
Satoshi and Pikachu had successfully achieved another victory.
The crowd around them cheered.
Seiko on the side was also excited!
She was ready to challenge Satoshi with her Buizel!