Subsequently, the lives of the two returned to their daily routines. Chloe finally went back to school for a few days.
Ash, on the other hand, trained Pokémon in the backyard of the Cerise Laboratory. The newly added Aerodactyl, Lucario, who had just evolved, and Sirfetch'd were all key training targets.
The World Championships had also been temporarily put aside for a while; anyway, there was still a long time to go before the end of the season.
This peaceful period lasted about ten days. One morning, the Cerise Laboratory suddenly sounded an alarm!
It turned out that above Vermilion City, a thundercloud with a high-energy reaction had appeared! Inside that thundercloud, there was likely a Legendary Pokémon!
According to Professor Cerise's speculation, there was a presence inside the clouds… most likely the God of Thunder – Zapdos! Ash received the investigation task and ran to the place where the thundercloud was, and came back at noon with nothing.
Just as Chloe finished school, she saw the dejected Ash and asked suspiciously, "What's wrong, Ash? Did something happen? Why are you so listless?"
"Ah, Chloe is out of school. It's like this…" Ash explained the current situation to Chloe and said that he chased the thundercloud until it dissipated, but he couldn't see Zapdos.
Chloe tapped her chin and said to Ash after thinking for a while, "Ash, do you know a theory? Is there a chicken or an egg in the world?"
Ash: (???) What are you talking about? What comes first, the chicken or the egg? Am I not asking about Zapdos? Why is this involved?
Chloe continued, "This is similar to the phenomenon with Zapdos now—whether the appearance of Zapdos causes thunderclouds, or the appearance of thunderclouds makes Zapdos come out!"
"Uh-huh… and then what?"
"You didn't understand at all, did you?"
Ash: (3)...
[Lance: Hahaha, it's too difficult for Ash to understand these theories!]
[Marlon: Ash is a fighter who relies purely on intuition; he definitely can't handle this philosophical problem!]
[Cynthia: Oh, very Ash-like. What do you think about this issue?]
[Volkner: Do you even need to ask? I don't know whether chickens or eggs came first, but if it's thunderclouds or Zapdos… there must have been Zapdos first!]
[Volkner: The powerful energy of Zapdos attracts massive thunder! This leads to the appearance of thunderclouds!]
[Cynthia: I thought the same way, so Ash's chase went in the wrong direction. But… with Chloe's guidance, Ash should find the right direction soon.]
[Professor Cerise: Right, isn't that correct? Our Chloe is amazing, right? This is called complementarity, understand! Complementation!]
[Caitlin: ...]
[Lorelei: ...]
[Norman: ...]
Does this person have to come out every time to praise Chloe just to show his presence? Stop it! If this continues, maybe Chloe really can reshape Ash's stubbornness! If she succeeds first, it will be difficult for everyone else! Hurry up and stop Chloe's output in the image!
...
In the Footage—
Chloe continued to patiently explain the story about chickens and eggs to Ash. Gradually, Ash finally understood.
"... So, when the thundercloud appeared, Zapdos was actually already there, right?"
"That's right! You finally understood!"
"So… thank you, Chloe! I think I have a direction now! I'll treat you to Vermilion City specialties when I come back!"
"Pikachu~~" Saying that, Ash picked up the device in his hand and ran toward the detected high-energy reaction, and Pikachu also said goodbye to Chloe.
Looking at Ash's fading back, Chloe pouted. "My home is in Vermilion City—who needs you to treat me to local specialties… You don't even know what to eat at night."
"Let's ask my mother to make some special dishes tonight." You spoil him.
...
On the other side, when Ash came to the bottom of the thundercloud with the high-energy reaction, he activated his Aura power, grasping the surrounding energy flow, and quickly locked onto the target!
Inside the unmanned power plant at the edge of Vermilion City!
When Ash entered the unmanned power plant, a golden bird covered in spiky feathers appeared in front of him!
"Zapdos!! I found you!! Let's battle!"
"Whoosh!!" Facing Ash's invitation, Zapdos chirped, signaling him to come. This battle came a little abruptly, but it had never been provoked like this before! How could it refuse a human's challenge?
"Haha! That's it! Pikachu, it's up to you!" To deal with the electric Legendary Pokémon, it was natural to send Pikachu!
"Pika!" Pikachu jumped off Ash's shoulder, and the red sacs on its cheeks emitted a trace of electricity. Today, Pikachu would show the world who the real God of Thunder is!
"Huh?" With a puzzled look, Zapdos seemed to say… are you sure you want this mouse to fight me?
As one of Kanto's Legendary birds, it had seen countless Pikachu—some strong, most weak. Is this human out of his mind? Using Pikachu against it?
"Pikachu… the opponent seems to look down on you! Show it your power! Thunderbolt!!"
"Pika! Pika—Chuu!!!"
A huge golden electric glow burst out from Pikachu's body! The lightning, as thick as a bucket, bombarded Zapdos, who had not taken it seriously!
"Uh!!!" When it saw the massive electric attack, Zapdos realized something was wrong—but it was too late!
As an Electric/Flying-type Legendary, it controls thunder, but it is not resistant to electricity! Pikachu's powerful Thunderbolt struck it directly, dealing significant damage! Its golden feathers were even slightly scorched black, and its head spun from the shock…
Zapdos shook its head to clear the dizziness, then looked at the ordinary electric mouse in horror. This is Pikachu?? Did Mew use Zekrom's power to disguise itself as Pikachu?! What kind of absurd voltage is this?! Its beautiful feathers were scorched!
...
[Volkner: Look at Zapdos's expression—that disbelief! It's probably wondering if Pikachu is actually a Legendary Pokémon!]
[Brandon: Gee, Zapdos's feathers are scorched black. The God of Thunder? Today, we'll see who truly deserves that title! Pikachu will prove it!]
[Diantha: Although… Brandon, are you still thinking about when Pikachu defeated your Regice? Is that why you're praising Pikachu so much?]
[Brandon: ...]
Does this woman have mind-reading abilities?
[Lance: It's too early to say. As one of the Legendary birds, Zapdos's strength should not be underestimated! Pikachu only caught it off guard—once Zapdos regains its composure…]
[Caitlin: Regains composure? Go on! Why did you stop? I want to hear!]
[Lance: ...]
Fortunately, he stopped in time. Otherwise, judging by Pikachu's unreasonable strength, it's hard to say who would win…
[Agatha: The battle has officially begun. Let's see whether Zapdos defends its title as the God of Thunder, or Pikachu seizes it!]
...
In the Footage—
Zapdos quickly recovered and launched a full-power Thunderbolt! But Pikachu dodged it effortlessly!
Unlike Zapdos, which had underestimated its opponent, Ash and Pikachu had no such intention! One side was careless, the other fully prepared—the momentum was already decided at the start!
"Pikachu, Quick Attack!"
"Pika!"
A white flash streaked through the air! In an instant, Pikachu struck Zapdos's abdomen! Its small body contained immense power!
Zapdos's eyes widened, electricity flashing wildly! Even its wings faltered! The speed of that attack was almost impossible to follow!
Pikachu seemed… to have become stronger again! But even repeated breakthroughs shouldn't allow such rapid growth! Then there is only one answer…
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