"So that's how it is. That Iron Tail wasn't for counterattacking, but for channeling electricity into the ground. Just now, after Raichu's electricity hit Pikachu, all of it was channeled into the ground by Pikachu's tail."
Looking at the ravaged ground around Pikachu, Brock understood. This was why Pikachu was safe and sound. Looking at Ash's back, he realized Ash had already thought of a way to deal with Raichu's Electric-type moves.
"What!! There's even a method like that!"
Lt. Surge was also surprised to hear Brock's voice. He didn't expect such a method existed.
"Next, it's our turn, Pikachu. Let's show them the results of our training, Surfing Vortex!" Looking at the astonished crowd, Ash seized the opportunity to attack.
Pikachu's eyes snapped open, suddenly emitting a red glow. In an instant, Pikachu's spirit surged, and an inexplicable connection seemed to form between trainer and Pokémon.
Pika~~~chu!!!
Pikachu used its tail to support its body, slowly sinking. Its tail coiled like a spring, continuously tightening. At the same time, Pikachu released a surge of electricity that enveloped its entire body. The next moment, Pikachu used its tail to propel itself into the air.
"What? This... What kind of move is this?"
Looking up at the sky, Lt. Surge had never heard of such a move. Not just him, even Brock and Misty didn't know. They only knew that Ash and Pikachu had been training surfing recently.
But what Surfing Vortex was, they didn't know. Pikachu jumped high with electricity covering its body. Just then, everyone heard the sound of ocean waves.
Boom, boom, boom, boom!!!
Below, from the shattered cracks in the arena, streams of water continuously surged out, like gushing springs, gradually forming a massive wave that covered the entire arena.
Pika!!
Pikachu squealed excitedly, directly landing on the towering wave. The electricity wrapped around its body instantly made contact with the giant wave, and the current rapidly spread through the wave.
The massive wave before them intermittently erupted with fierce currents, then surged towards Raichu like a raging beast. Looking at the scene, with the shadow of the giant wave covering everything, Raichu's face also showed a terrified expression.
"Ah!! This... What kind of move is this? Pikachu actually... actually uses Surf?" Lt. Surge watched this scene in disbelief. He lived in a coastal city but had never seen anything so exaggerated.
Not only did this Pikachu use Surf, but this Surf was also different from ordinary Surf moves. Its enormous range made it impossible for Raichu to dodge.
"Raichu, quickly use Thunderbolt to block it!" Lt. Surge had no intention of sitting idly by and immediately shouted at Raichu.
Rai!!!chu!!!!
Upon hearing this, Raichu also prepared to attack. It gathered electricity, preparing to unleash Thunderbolt again. However, at this moment...
Zzzzt, zzzzt, zzzzt!!!
The electricity merely flickered on Raichu's body and then disappeared. Raichu itself showed a bewildered expression.
"What!!" Lt. Surge was even more surprised. Ash, seeing this, laughed.
"Did the previous Thunderbolt exhaust its electricity? This is also the result of a hasty evolution."
"Damn it!!"
Boom!!!
Before Lt. Surge could react, the towering wave had already crashed down, covering everything. The power of the wave was astonishing, instantly engulfing Raichu. Raichu was trapped in the giant wave, unable to move, its body drenched.
At the same time, all the electricity in the converging giant wave surged into Raichu. Although Raichu wasn't afraid of electric shocks, its stamina was already severely depleted, and combined with being in the water, Pikachu's electric power was greatly enhanced.
Perhaps it didn't cause too much damage to Raichu, but it completely paralyzed Raichu, leaving it unable to move. Ash seized the opportunity.
"Pikachu, use Electro Ball!!"
Pika~~~chu Pika!!
Pikachu leaped from above the giant wave, then swung its tail. The tip of its tail condensed with electrical energy, forming a golden energy orb.
With a flick of its tail, the energy orb was released downwards, directly falling from the sky and skimming the surface of the wave towards Raichu. Raichu was in the wave, its upper body floating on the surface, and it looked up to see the energy orb skimming the wave approaching it.
Rai!!!!chu!!!!
Bang!!!
Raichu let out a scream, then was hit by the Electro Ball, directly blasted away, out of the wave. But it was blasted into the air by the force of the explosion. Pikachu seized the opportunity to descend from the sky. Ash waved his hand.
"Pikachu, give it the final blow, use Iron Tail!!"
Ash gave the command. Pikachu descended from the sky, its tail once again glowing with metallic luster. Using its falling momentum, it twisted its body and swung its tail.
Bang!!!
Iron Tail struck Raichu. Raichu let out a wail, and the immense force slammed Raichu down. With a crash, Raichu was once again sent crashing into the giant wave below.
As Pikachu's Iron Tail landed, the astonishing force also split the giant wave. The power of Iron Tail directly suppressed Raichu, piercing through the wave and smashing into the ground. The giant wave lost its balance and instantly dissipated. Along with the energy from the previous impact, water splashed everywhere.
"Raichu!!" Lt. Surge immediately shouted, seeing this scene.
The situation was unclear amidst the hazy mist and smoke, but Lt. Surge no longer had his previous confidence. Ash, on the other hand, looked calm. As the water and smoke gradually dissipated, the entire arena was a ruin, with puddles everywhere.
In a deep crater in the center of the arena, Raichu lay with swirling eyes. Pikachu stood beside the crater, slightly panting.
"Ra... Raichu... is unable to battle. Pikachu wins!"
"Lt. Surge's Pokémon are all unable to battle, so the winner is Ash from Pallet Town!" Seeing this, the other two gym members were surprised but quickly reacted and announced the results of the match.
"My... my Raichu, actually... actually lost to Pikachu." At this moment, it felt like a dream to Lt. Surge. His Raichu was actually defeated by Pikachu.
At this moment, Pikachu excitedly ran back to Ash's side. Ash gently stroked its head. Lt. Surge looked at the young boy before him, his heart deeply shaken.
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