So this uncle really wants to compete with him in physical strength? Is this for real?
To be on the safe side, Ash used his Aura Power to simply sense the Aura inside Kamado.
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For a human, Kamado's physical abilities are quite extraordinary.
He could probably directly face off against Elite Level, or even Gym Level Pokemon to some extent.
But in front of Ash, this level of physical ability is still not impressive.
"Adaman, don't worry about it." Kamado glanced at Adaman, "This is also an important assessment for new team members as the Captain."
"I won't let you wrestle with me for nothing."
"As long as you can last three rounds against me, I'll admit it's my mistake."
"By then, I'll not only apologize for my previous doubts but also cover all your meals for you and Cynthia for a month."
Kamado isn't completely unreasonable.
Although he wants to redeem himself at Ash's expense, he's also willing to offer a corresponding price.
As long as Ash can endure three rounds, he will grant Ash and Cynthia exemption from meal costs.
This is actually quite significant for the two newcomers.
Team Galactic's benefits do not include everyday meals.
In an era where most people consider having enough food a stroke of luck, a month's worth of meals is not an unbearable cost for Team Galactic, but it's definitely not a small sum either.
"Is this true?"
Ash's eyes instantly lit up when he heard this.
They did get some money from Mai.
But how long that money can last is uncertain, and since arriving in this era, there are so many things they need to spend money on.
Whether it's food for the Pokemon or their own necessities, everything requires money.
As one of the strongest Trainers of the modern era, both Ash and Cynthia are confident that they won't be held back by money issues for too long.
But if there's free welfare, they'd be foolish not to accept it.
Kamado said solemnly: "A gentleman's word is his bond."
Cynthia smiled sweetly and added, "Haha, your previous actions hardly resemble those of a gentleman."
Kamado's face darkened.
Can you even speak properly? If you can't say something nice, just don't say anything!
Ash was already getting excited.
"Come on, uncle! But if I put you down, don't say I'm disrespectful to my elders and the young! Are we wrestling here?"
His thoughts were simple; the quicker he resolved this, the sooner he could discuss serious matters.
He had probably guessed what Kamado wanted to ask — something related to the King, which coincidentally aligned with their target.
"Hahaha, don't worry." Kamado laughed with anger, "If you can really put me down, I would have no complaints."
"I'll even add another month's worth of food for you, and cover your two Pokemon's meals for two months."
"Right here is fine, after all, it's just a moment's task."
Watching Ash eager to have a go, Kamado felt even more irritated.
This boy, though young, speaks such arrogant words?
Look down on middle-aged people, huh?
No matter what today, he would let this boy understand that there's always someone better out there.
Standing in front of Ash, Cynthia gave Kamado a peculiar look, then forcibly held back her laughter as she backed out towards the door.
As the Sinnoh Champion, she would typically not laugh at anyone.
Unless it couldn't be helped.
Ash's physical condition is the strongest she's seen in a Trainer in all these years.
If Trainers could engage in formal battles, Ash would undoubtedly be the world's number one.
Not to mention his powerful Aura Power.
Competing in wrestling with Ash? That truly was a commendably brave decision.
Ash was even more thrilled.
Awesome! Is there really such a great deal? Suddenly, he got an extra month of free meals!
And the Pokemon meals are included too!
It's really double the happiness!
Adaman and Irida quietly withdrew from the door, leaving the small office on the top floor of Team Galactic Building to the two.
Unlike Cynthia's thoughts, they both were not very optimistic about Ash.
Especially Irida.
She actually doesn't like Kamado or Team Galactic.
Because she advocates for equality between humans and Pokemon, yet the concept of Pokeballs promoted by Team Galactic seems like forcibly restricting the Pokemon from her perspective.
To her, such actions don't treat Pokemon as partners but rather as subordinates to be commanded.
Seeing Ash not using a Pokeball to bind Pikachu, she got a quite favorable impression of this young man.
So she certainly doesn't want to witness Ash being thrown down by Kamado.
In fact, if this young man managed to throw Kamado down, all the better.
But this seems unlikely.
Even Irida has to admit, apart from being Captain of Team Galactic, Kamado himself has formidable combat abilities.
Even her mentor Gaeric has acknowledged that Kamado is a powerful human with physical strength capable of matching his own.
So in a real-life match between Ash and Kamado, Irida naturally favors Kamado.
Once the place was cleared, Ash and Kamado stood facing each other.
Kamado rolled his wrists, making slight cracking sounds, while Ash stood still, with an expectant look on his face.
Seeing his expression, Kamado's eye twitched slightly.
This kid... why does he look more excited than me?
Once the place was cleared, Ash and Kamado stood facing each other.
Kamado spread his feet apart, and at that moment, his aura steadied considerably.
"Kid, you go first, otherwise I'll be accused of bullying children."
Ash paused, then awkwardly said, "Uh... how about you go first, Uncle? Otherwise, I'm afraid my sister will say I'm bullying the elderly."
Kamado: "..."
"Pffft."
Cynthia couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She felt that Ash's manner of retorting had indeed improved quite a bit.
Perhaps he learned some of her way of thinking from spending too much time with her?
"Kid, don't regret it!"
Kamado no longer called him a young man.
He rolled up his sleeves, pressed his body forward, and charged toward Ash.
The stance looked very standard, spreading his arms forward, stomping heavily on the ground with each step, making the wooden floor issue dull noises.
In ancient times, this technique may not have been called sumo.
But obviously, similar fighting styles have long existed.
Kamado's charge created quite a commotion, causing the entire Team Galactic Building to tremble.
Inside the office below, Cyllene raised her head, pausing slightly with the document in her hand.
Feeling the vibrations from above, she suddenly had a bad premonition.
But before she could get up to go upstairs, a loud rumbling suddenly reverberated through the entire Team Galactic Building.
The sound was so heavy it was like something huge crashed on the top floor's floor.
Not only did Cyllene hear it, but even the villagers from Jubilife Village outside the Team Galactic Building raised their heads and looked over.
"What on earth happened?"
Cyllene put down the document in her hand and quickly headed upstairs.
Top floor—
Both Adaman and Irida's faces showed expressions of disbelief and shock.
Their eyes widened, staring intensely at the person lying on the ground.
That person was not Ash, but Kamado!!
The previous confrontation had happened too fast; they only saw Kamado rush towards Ash, and the next moment, Ash calmly stepped aside, lowered his waist, and his shoulder struck Kamado's chest.
That move seemed minimal, yet was enough to abruptly halt Kamado's forward momentum.
Immediately afterwards, Ash did not give Kamado a chance to react.
Seizing the opportunity, he grabbed Kamado's arm and collar, spun his body, and directly flung Kamado over his shoulder.
Boom!
Kamado crashed solidly onto the wooden floor.
The sound of the entire Team Galactic Building shaking was the sound of Kamado landing.
Not just Adaman and Irida, even Kamado himself was now bewildered.
He lay on the ground, dazedly gazing at the wooden ceiling above, with only a few questions filling his mind.
Who am I?
Where am I?
What just happened?