NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 34: ch-34
Kanto Region, Cinnabar Island
"Win! Win! The little twerp won!" James exclaimed happily.
"Yeah, meow~ That was a legendary Pokémon! This proves our instincts are correct. If we can find a way to hand over the twerp's Pikachu and Charizard to Giovanni, boss…"
"Promotion! Raise! Maybe even a branch director position!"
"What an amazing feeling~~~"
Even though the audience around the world doubted Ash and Charizard could defeat the legendary Pokémon Articuno...
The ever-clumsy Team Rocket trio never once doubted him.
Perhaps that's what true loyalty looks like.
Throughout all the regional League competitions Ash participated in, it wasn't just his companions accompanying him.
It was always Team Rocket's bumbling trio, who consistently showed up!
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**Palace Gate Stadium, Champion Guest Seats**
"It's unbelievable—truly incredible—that Ash actually defeated the legendary Pokémon Articuno!"
President Damaranchi exclaimed in amazement.
"Even more than Charizard's final Seismic Toss, I'm impressed by its ability to endure Articuno's Steel Wing head-on," Steven Stone said.
"That's because of its sheer determination. Charizard didn't forget the promise it made to stay in Charizard Valley," Dodo said excitedly.
"It's incredibly moving—even we couldn't have predicted Charizard's perseverance would shine through at the end," he added.
"I admire its spirit. Beating the legendary Pokémon Articuno is no small feat," Cynthia chimed in.
**Bonded Greninja.**
**Determined Charizard.**
As the video replayed, Chibana finally began to understand why Ash was chosen as the next member of the Masters Eight.
"I'm really looking forward to my future battle with Ash," Chibana said with a smile.
Seeing Greninja and Charizard's power, Mr. Leon couldn't hide his excitement.
"I can't wait to have an epic showdown with the future Ash," Leon said eagerly.
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**[Ash's Peak Battle②:]**
**Trainer Ash vs. Battle Factory Leader Dara**
**Battle Pokémon: Charizard vs. Articuno**
**Battle Result: Ash and Charizard win**
**Winner's Reward: Restoring Charizard's potential and granting a special evolution stone**
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**On Cinnabar Island**
A green orb of light surrounded Charizard's body, radiating warmth.
In that instant, Charizard felt its power grow.
For the first time...
It felt as though it had reached the pinnacle of its draconic life!
Charizard reveled in the sensation, enjoying its newfound strength.
At the same time…
Ash noticed something peculiar in his backpack.
Inside were three stones: a seven-colored Key Stone resembling a rainbow and two marbles—one dark blue and the other deep red.
"What are these…?"
Ash asked, picking up the stones curiously.
"Pika~~" Pikachu shook its head, also unsure.
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**Kanto Region, Team Rocket Headquarters**
"Restoring that Charizard's potential?"
Team Rocket Executive Archer's eyes widened in shock.
"That twerp's Charizard wasn't particularly talented to begin with. It only managed to defeat the legendary Pokémon by training hard in Charizard Valley..."
"If its foundation and potential have been restored, wouldn't it become even more powerful?" Ariana asked in disbelief.
"Is that even possible?" Proton said, panicking.
Doesn't this mean…
The twerp's strength will soon surpass theirs?
How could they allow that?
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**Palace Gate Stadium, Champion Guest Seats**
"Restored potential?"
Steven Stone was stunned.
"Charizard was already incredibly powerful. If its previous injuries caused by abnormal evolution are healed, it may rival Ash's Bonded Greninja," Cynthia said.
"Yes! And let's not forget about that special stone…" Diantha added.
Currently, Mega Evolution stones weren't widely understood.
But Diantha realized that once Professor Sycamore finished his research, Ash would likely be the first trainer to master Mega Evolution.
At that point...
Three world-class Charizards would exist.
Which would be the strongest?
Diantha couldn't wait to find out.
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**Kalos Region, Professor Sycamore's Laboratory**
"Did Ash acquire a Key Stone?"
The moment Professor Sycamore saw the special stone, he recognized it as a Mega Evolution stone—something central to his research!
"Does Ash even know how to use a Key Stone to trigger Mega Evolution?"
Sycamore's excitement grew.
He decided to head to the Kanto region to find Ash.
Teaching Ash how to use Mega Evolution would not only make him stronger but also provide Sycamore with valuable research data.
**A win-win scenario!**
"Kalos Froakie!"
Just as Professor Sycamore was about to leave, Froakie appeared in front of him.
"Froakie?"
Professor Sycamore paused, noticing Froakie's determined gaze.
In that moment, Sycamore recalled the Bonded Greninja shown in the video.
That Greninja had exuded an extraordinary aura.
Looking closely at this Froakie…
Could it be?!
"Kalos Froakie!"
Froakie's expression was unusually firm.
From the moment it was born, it had aspired to stand at the pinnacle of the Pokémon world alongside its ideal partner.
After witnessing Ash's bond with his Pokémon, Froakie was certain Ash was the trainer it had been searching for.
No more waiting.
It was time to act.
Froakie was ready to join Ash as his partner and reach the top together.
Professor Sycamore understood immediately.
"I see. I'll take you with me."
Smiling, Sycamore picked up Froakie's Poké Ball, entrusted his laboratory to his assistants, and set off for the Kanto region...
**To meet Ash!**
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**The Real World**
**[Ding!!!]**
**[Emotional feedback received from the Pokémon world audience.]**
**[RMB +50,000.]**
After this climactic battle, Tony earned another generous reward.
"Yes! The audience response is getting better and better. A complete and compelling storyline draws them in."
Tony had begun to master the art of monetizing emotion.
"The next battle… It's going to be another showstopper."
"Big rewards are just around the corner!"
Charizard's battle with Articuno had set a milestone in Pokémon TV animation.
And the next battle…
Would be even more thrilling!
Tony could already imagine the excitement from Pokémon fans worldwide.
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