Chapter 62 Ahong: I understand!
"Babby~ He defeated my Babby in just one move."
Ahong had seen many trainers, but none had ever been able to do that.
The sight of Bai Yu had caused some trauma to Ahong's young heart.
"However~ his ability to train Pokémon to this level already surpasses most trainers." Bai Yu still had some respect for Ahong.
In the future, he would reappear in the movie, and even when Ash was competing in the Master Tournament, Ahong's figure appeared once. This was much more impressive than trainers like Ye Yue who had defeated Ash.
"I will not give up."
"It's your turn, Rein!"
Ahong took a deep breath. He left his hometown with lofty ideals, determined to prove that he was the strongest trainer.
How could an insignificant Gym Leader possibly stop him?
With the Poké Ball that Ahong threw, a white light flashed.
A yellow mouse appeared on the field, unlike ordinary mice, this one had a stylish hairstyle on its head. This mouse was the Pikachu Raine that Ahong had mentioned.
There aren't many trainers across all generations who use Electric Mice.
Aside from the two in Pallet Town, it seems only Ahong himself has.
"As the Gym Leader, let me remind you, my Swampert is a Water/Ground type, ineffective against Electric-type moves,"
Bai Yu said slowly, looking at Pikachu after a long silence.
Swampert's unique type advantage allows it to dominate rain teams year-round, perfectly countering Electric-type Pokémon and seizing the initiative.
There are many Water-type Pokémon that also possess Ground-type abilities, but besides Swampert, only the Toad King with its Relaxed ability appears frequently.
Ignoring Bai Yu's words, Ahong stared intently at the Swampert. "Rain, Iron Tail!"
Pikachu strode forward at great speed.
Steel-type Iron Tail.
With Electric-type moves ineffective, Steel-type moves are clearly the most effective countermeasure.
"Arm Hammer!"
Swampert extends its forepaw, swinging a powerful fist.
Fighting-type Arm Hammer.
The fist unleashes incredible power instantly, slightly reducing its speed afterward.
Pikachu charges relentlessly, its tail flashing silver, leaping forward and whipping its body, violently striking the tail.
Swampert swings its powerful fist; Arm Hammer and Iron Tail collide with a deafening roar, sending Pikachu flying.
The two moves are on completely different levels of power.
"Your Pikachu is indeed stronger than that Caterpie from before, but my Swampert excels in close combat." Bai Yu paused, then chuckled. "You didn't utilize Pikachu's speed advantage effectively, which is why you lost."
The moment Ahong saw his Pikachu fly out, his mind was no longer on Bai Yu. He rushed onto the field and caught his flying Pikachu.
The impact was strong, and Ahong, along with the Pikachu he was holding, was thrown back by the force.
"Rain, are you alright?"
Ahong felt the pain in his body and, enduring the pain, looked at the Pikachu in his arms.
This was his starter Pokémon; without it, he wouldn't have become such a skilled trainer.
"His personality is also very similar to Ash's." Bai Yu smiled wryly upon seeing this.
Indeed… what trainer doesn't love their Pokémon?
"Swampert, well done. Tonight you'll be battling the Elite Four; you must perform well."
Bai Yu patted Swampert's shoulder; this match was just a warm-up.
Swampert let out a muffled roar, eagerly anticipating facing an even stronger trainer.
Perhaps due to its connection to the trainer in the game, this Swampert was exceptionally warlike, even more so than Houndoom. It would even proactively challenge random NPCs to battle when traveling to the next city.
"Pikachu~" "It's good that you're alright. I shouldn't have challenged this gym."
Ahong breathed a slight sigh of relief, thankfully his Pokémon wasn't seriously injured.
He took out the designated Poké Ball, put Pikachu into it, and then stood up to look at Bai Yu.
"I lost. You're so strong. You're the strongest gym leader I've ever seen."
"I'm really sorry for waking you up so late to battle, and... and it ended like this~"
Ahong blushed a little. He had called Bai Yu to battle so late at night, and after only a few rounds, both of his Pokémon were easily defeated by Bai Yu.
The entire match lasted less than the time he had to wait.
"It's what gym leaders should do when challengers come to challenge them." Bai Yu didn't take it to heart. "I think no trainer would accept a so-called challenge."
"Gym Leader Bai Yu, I have another request." Ahong remained silent for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and saying it.
He already knew the result of this match, after all, the Pokédex was full of stories about his battle with Xiao Shi, otherwise Ahong wouldn't have come to challenge him so late at night.
Starting tomorrow, the trainers challenging the gyms in Macha City will likely be just as formidable as those from the other eight gyms.
Now that the competition is over, Ahong still wanted to ask how to become stronger.
"Just tell me, and if I can help, I'll do my best,"
Bai Yu smiled, looking at Ahong as he spoke.
Ahong and Ash really look alike; if Bai Yu hadn't met Ash before,
he would have mistaken him for Ash, especially for their actions of rushing out to protect their Pokémon.
Anyone who didn't know better would think they were brothers.
"Then I apologize for being rude," Ahong's anxiety subsided considerably. "I wanted to ask Gym Leader Bai Yu, is there a way to quickly become stronger?"
"A way to become stronger?" Bai Yu was slightly taken aback; this guy was quite straightforward.
"Yes, I want to become stronger. I want revenge!" Ahong clenched his fists, gritting his teeth as he spoke.
His town had become ruins, and the culprit behind all this was, of course, our beloved Team Rocket. In the entire Kanto Region, besides Team Rocket, there was no other organization that could have done this.
???
Bai Yu was completely bewildered. Where did this plot come from? It was so different from what he'd seen before. Wasn't Ahong deliberately arranged to appear and eliminate Ash's trainer?
Why was he carrying such a deep-seated grudge?
"I understand your feelings, but... the only way to become stronger is through you and your Pokémon. Honing yourself in countless battles might forge a powerful Pokémon."
"Failure is a constant in life. This defeat is nothing. You must seize that sliver of hope for victory."
"At that time, you will surely achieve your revenge."
Of course, Bai Yu said "might"...
For most trainers, they spend their entire lives becoming merely excellent trainers, but in the game, they are just slightly stronger NPCs, never reaching the Champion Hall of Fame.
Talent is sometimes more important than hard work.
As for achieving revenge?
Team Rocket has been a constant presence in Ash's life. As long as Ash lives, Team Rocket will never be destroyed.
"I understand. Thank you, Gym Leader Bai Yu."
Ahong's pupils slowly widened. Bai Yu's words stirred countless thoughts in his mind.
Yes!
Failure was ultimately due to his own lack of strength; he just needed to become stronger.
It was just a small setback; how could he use that as a shortcut to success?
Thinking this, Ahong thanked Bai Yu and turned to leave the Macha Dojo.
"Him? What did he understand?"
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