You know, during the later Johto Region Region Silver Conference.
After Ash drew with Gary.
Check his profile and information before the game, as well as the intelligence of the Pokémon used.
But there is not a single bit of news about this Blastoise!!
As you can imagine, Gary was an entire Silver Conference player and never used Blastoise.
It was prepared specially for Ash just for the sake of waiting.
And this time, he did the same, saving Blastoise for last.
He was hiding something, and ended up hiding back in Pallet Town~~~
After the game, Ash didn't go to see Gary specifically.
He knew that Gary didn't need any comfort right now.
The best way to motivate him and cheer him up is to devote himself to the preparation for the next game.
He will definitely go to the Silver Conference in Johto Region.
Gary did not come to see Ash either, and just like the original story, he got in his sports car.
He left the place quietly with a group of crying girlfriends.
But before he left~
"come on."
He sent Ash this message.
"..."
Ash clicked back the message on Rotom Pokédex and put it away, feeling very calm.
"Of course I will."
His goal has always been to win the championship of this conference, and it has never changed.
"I think the outcome of this game should be within my expectations."
On the big screen next to it, an interview with the winning contestant, Jimu, was played.
"It is undeniable that the other party is a very good Trainer, but I am not bad either."
"And the most crucial point is that the opponent was too arrogant and thought he could definitely make it to the final.
"Trainer should remain humble and calm. I think he is a little too impetuous."
"What do you think about defeating the Pallet Town Twins? I think I just did everything I could as a competitive player on this field."
Jimu said with a smile: "Trainers who come to this venue are all on this stage in pursuit of victory."
"I will defeat any Rival standing before me, no matter who he is, what reputation he has, or how powerful he is."
There is also a hint of confidence in his words.
His whole demeanor seemed more mature, steady, and pleasing compared to the previous Gary who was a bit boastful.
"As expected of the grandson of the vice president of Alliance, he is so precise in what he says..."
Misty had this feeling after watching the interview, let alone others.
In addition, the opponent is very powerful and advanced to the next level by stepping on Gary, so he will be even more popular.
Those reporter media outside have already started to build momentum for him.
Of course, they certainly wouldn't exaggerate Jimu so much as to make it seem like the championship was already in their pocket.
The main thing is that there is a huge BOSS named Ash blocking the way ahead.
If he can't defeat Ash by then, how powerful Flatter must be now.
By then, the boomerang will come very quickly and hit you in the face painfully.
Therefore, the media focused on the fact that he is neither arrogant nor impatient and has excellent qualities as a trainer.
In terms of strength, it is also a good point. After all, reaching the top four is also a very good result.
As for the rest, it's not important.
After the list of the top four was released, it was pretty much in line with the audience's expectations.
At best, it was just a contest between Jimu and Gary, and who would win was a matter of controversy among the audience.
But in the end, both sides did play a wonderful game, and it was reasonable for either side to win.
As for the other three, Ash and Paul's victory was the least suspenseful.
And the last supporting role is totally unimportant.
"Come on, Ash. Now our Pallet Town depends on you."
Professor Oak's smiling face appeared on the phone screen of the Pokémon Center.
It seemed as if his grandson's defeat and failure in the competition had not affected his mood at all.
Well, for a great professor who has gone through so many years and events.
Things like failure at the Alliance Conference were nothing more than a small matter.
Although, he has rarely failed.
"Gary still needs more experience, but Ash, you have grown faster than I thought.
Professor Oak on the other end of the phone looked at the quiet boy on the screen with a look of relief on his face:
"The path you are on now is correct and smooth, believe in yourself and keep going.
"I am old now. I can't give you much advice, nor will I coach you."
"The future belongs to you young people. You have your own ideas and plans."
"Whether it's you or Gary, all I can do is support you from behind..."
It was rare for Professor Oak to say something like this to Ash.
As for the tone, it also has the kind of caring and instructing tone that only the elderly can have.
After Gary lost the battle, Ash was the only one left.
Professor Oak was worried that Ash would be affected by this, so he had good intentions and told him so much.
"Don't worry, Professor Oak..."
Ash naturally understood his intention and said with a smile: "I think you should not doubt my psychological quality."
"Well, that's best.
Professor Oak nodded with satisfaction.
Professor Oak also wants to take precautions.
But since Ash still had Smelling Salts, he didn't have to worry about it anymore.
He continued to give a few more instructions, then conveyed some instructions from Ash's mother and hung up the phone.
"I have to continue to get good grades tomorrow!"
Misty and Xiaogang gave Ash some daily encouragement and then returned to their rooms to rest.
Well, they believed in Ash more than Ash himself.
Whether it is in terms of combat strength or personal psychological quality and pressure.
They had seen it all along the way, so there was no need to worry.
Therefore, after a little encouragement, the two returned to their rooms to rest.
They don't have any worries or psychological burdens, so they can sleep well.
On the contrary, it is Ash~~~
"Is the fight with Paul going to be brought forward?"
He just smiled and didn't take it seriously.
However, the strange Pokémon ball on his chest did move slightly.
"He should be your future Rival, right?"
In Ash's mind, the long-lost voice of Mewtwo came.
Well, this genetic warrior who said he would follow Ash on his adventures has been silent during this period.
It is silently feeling and understanding the world in its own way, from the perspective of Ash, a Trainer.
Moreover, the experiences during this period, as well as the competition in the Alliance Conference, really broadened his horizons and enabled him to gain a lot.
"That's right~"
Ash also openly admitted this in his communication with Mewtwo.
By positioning yourself, you can see a certain future.
"According to the normal timeline, I should have met him in the Sinnoh Region."
"But everything is disrupted..."
Mewtwo has his own thoughts, time and destiny.
Even the slightest change will have a huge impact on the future.
It was like the future that he had originally seen, where he would stand on the opposite side of humans and Trainers, and it would be so violent.
But now, I am traveling with Ash.
Experience the world from a whole new perspective.
He has the most profound understanding and feeling about this kind of time change.
"So, sometimes a change of thought may change the entire future..."
Ash said with a smile.
"But my future of victory will not change after all."
In the original story, he was able to defeat Shindou at the Lily of the Valley Conference in the Sinnoh Region.
Then, in the current Indigo Plateau Conference, he will still be the one to win the championship!
"I will win."
In an open space near Quartz Stadium.
Paul raised his head and looked at the bright moon in Soaring in the sky, his eyes still calm and firm.
Once again facing Ash, even though he knew that his opponent had become stronger.
But he still won't give up the determination to continue challenging himself.
He will win in the end!!
Ash and Paul, they both have such firm determination.
In this way, the night passed slowly.
The moon rotates and the sun rises.
When the morning glow shines again in Soaring in the sky, it symbolizes the arrival of a new day.
In the first match of the semi-finals, Ash faced Paul.
This confrontation between the two sides once again attracted a large number of spectators.
One is to rely on strong hard power to crush the past and push forward all the way to the present.
One relies on excellent tactics, extraordinary rotation and on-the-spot design capabilities, and careful preparation before taking action.
The two sides represent two completely different aspects of being a Trainer.
This is a collision between strength and tactics, which is very topical.
Naturally, this also allowed the audience in the venue to talk as loudly as possible.
Naturally, the entire venue was packed with people discussing the final winner of the game.
And there is no doubt that Ash still received overwhelming support from Jinping.
After all, he relied on his powerful strength to crush others, and no one knew how strong he was.
Moreover, this kind of fighting style has also attracted many audiences and trainers who admire the strong.
In their eyes, this kind of strength is considered truly powerful.
Although Paul's tactics and designs are indeed brilliant and dazzling.
It is even more helpful to Normal Trainers, allowing them to defeat the strong with the weak through such tactical design.
19,200...
Being able to crush with hard power is always better than trying to defeat the strong with the weak.
"Great! This Indigo Plateau Conference has officially entered the semi-finals!!"
In the broadcast, the commentator is still playing steadily:
"After so many battles, from more than 200 participants, to only four Trainers left!!"
"Each of them represents the highest level of this Indigo Plateau Conference!!"
"They are Ash from Pallet Town~~!!!"
Oooooohhh!!!
There were cheers and excitement at the scene.
"There is also a real player from Sinnoh Region, Kumoku City~!!"
Aa ...
The cheers were obviously a notch lower than Ash's.
But Paul didn't care about that at all.
At this moment, the only person in his eyes was Ash sitting opposite him.
"Now, let's look forward to what kind of exciting games these two excellent Trainer players will bring us!!"
After the commentator left this standard opening remark, the game was handed over to the referee.
"Ash on the red side, Paul on the green side."
"Both sides choose six Pokémon. Whichever side loses all of them will be eliminated!"
"Now, the first game of the Indigo Plateau Conference semi-finals officially begins!!"
As the referee's flag fell, the duel between the two sides officially began.
Ash and Paul didn't exchange any greetings.
If you want to say something, you can meet in person and say it before.
Or, after the game, there is plenty of time!
Now, the only thing on this field is a Rivalry!!
"Is it a rare round that I get to attack first?"
Watching the cursor light up on his side, Ash drew the first attack for the first time since the start of the game.
"In that case..."
He took out the Pokémon ball from his waist.
"Let you deal with him~"
"Go, Charizard~!!"
Bang~!
A dazzling white light flashed by, and a majestic orange-yellow body was flying above Soaring in the sky.
"Fire Roar~!!"
There was a fiery flame burning on the tail, and as soon as Charizard appeared, he immediately let out a loud roar.
The roar of the dragon's might spread throughout the entire battlefield.
"It's Charizard!!"
In the broadcast, the commentator's voice became excited:
"Sure enough, Ash doesn't have any other Pokémon!!"
"One of the three Earl Dervish Pokémon available for Rookie Trainers in the Kanto Region. The final evolution of Charmander."
"Charizard is a well-deservedly powerful guy among Fire Type Pokémon in terms of both strength and power!!"
"We can also clearly see that the Charizard Ash brought out is much more muscular."
"The flames on the tail are more vigorous, and the wings and body are larger."
"Even with that roar, it's much more energetic than the Normal Charizard. The entire Pokémon's Contest Condition is not as good as the Normal one!!"
"Earlier, Ash used Pidgeot and Kingler successively and achieved excellent results."
"And now, right at the start, Ash brought out such a powerful Pokémon like Charizard."
"It still looks similar to the previous Pidgeot, or even stronger!!"
"Could it be that he also wants to use this Charizard to replicate Lucas's previous achievements?!"
It was obvious that Zhou Yin, the commentator in the broadcasting room, was getting excited.
After Ash took out this Charizard, he was so perceptive that he guessed Ash's intention almost instantly.
This Charizard is definitely as strong as the previous Pidgeot, and even stronger!
Even Ash always appeared calm.
But obviously, in this battle, he still wanted to maintain his previous approach.
Use this Pokémon to defeat them all!!
It was still a one-on-six mode, completely defeating Rival!!
"It really is... the pride hidden beneath the calmness."
Not only the commentator, but even Paul on the other side saw it.
Involuntarily, his eyes narrowed and his hands slowly placed on his waist.
"I can completely understand you. After all, if it were me, with such strong power, and I could fight six people alone, I would continue to do so.
"Especially after having accumulated so many achievements before."
"However, if this Rival was me..."
The Pokémon ball in Paul's hand grew bigger: "Well, I won't tolerate this happening any more!!"
"I will never become one of those weaklings nailed to the pillar of shame!!"
"Go ahead~!!"
He threw the Pokéball forward: "Electrode!!"
BANG!
A Pokémon that looks like a Pokémon ball appears on the scene.
"Beep, Electrode, a ball Pokémon, the evolution of Voltorb, eats the electrical energy in the air. On days when thunder strikes, Electrode will explode everywhere if it eats too much electricity."
Rotom drifts by everyday.
And when it records the information of this Pokémon.
There was already an uproar in the audience seats.
It's nothing, it's just that this Pokémon left a very deep impression on everyone.