Due to the overwhelming smell inside the gym, Ash and the others put on gas masks and left first. Pikachu even thoughtfully closed the door to ensure the foul odor wouldn't spread outside.
"Alright, let's get the gym battle started quickly."
"Honestly, if it were my daughter facing you, she definitely wouldn't stand a chance. So, I, Koga the Poison-type Elite Four, will be your opponent!"
As he spoke, an aura began to emanate from Koga. Misty, watching him, couldn't help but say, "After challenging Master Koga and Master Bruno, is Ash now going to take on the third Elite Four member?"
"Wait a minute!" *3
With three loud shouts, Team Rocket burst out once again. Though they still carried a foul odor, they now exuded a sense of fierce determination.
Jessie: "Kid, even though we went through a lot of hardship while escaping earlier..."
James: "But it's not like we didn't gain anything from it."
Musashi/Kojiro: "Today we'll show you our true power!" *2
"Go, evolved form of Arbok! Arbok!"
"Arbok!"
"Go, Weezing, the evolved form of Koffing!"
"Go, Weezing!"
Seeing Jessie and James' Pokémon evolve, Ash smiled slightly before saying, "Arbok, I've always wanted to tell you two that you both have great taste. Your Pokémon are really impressive."
Being praised by Ash like that, Jessie and James froze for a moment, then the two of them actually blushed.
"Ahahaha... Really? So you also think Koffing and Weezing are amazing?"
"Exactly, actually Koffing works really well in combinations. And Arbok is one of my favorites too."
"Ahahaha, even if you praise me I won't be happy!"
Watching Jessie and James like this, Meowth felt speechless. Ash immediately added, "And then there's Meowth. Look at my Meowth, isn't it just awesome?"
"Meow! Kid, you really have good taste, meow~"
"Well, now that I've seen all three of yours, let me show you my Pokémon."
"Huh?" *3
"Come out, Arbok!"
At Ash's shout, Arbok emerged from its Poké Ball on its own and stared at Team Rocket.
"What?! You have an Arbok too?" *3
Looking at Ash's significantly larger and deep purple Arbok, James nudged Jessie and said, "Hey, Jessie, it seems like that brat's Arbok is pretty dangerous." "Yeah, no need for you to—"
Jessie watched Ash's Arbok shivering uncontrollably. Jessie's Arbok was even worse off—it hadn't stopped trembling under the intense stare of Ash's Arbok. Then, Jessie's Arbok turned its head, let out a cry, and continued to lock eyes with Ash's Arbok.
Meowth let out a startled cry after hearing Arbok's growl. Jessie and James looked confused.
"Meowth, what did my Arbok say?"
"He said the kid's Arbok is a Totem Pokémon."
"Totem? What's that?"*
"Idiots! That's the leader of a wild Pokémon pack!" Meowth facepalmed at his two dumb teammates.
"Go, Arbok! Use Glare!"
"Arbok!"
With a terrifying glare, Team Rocket's trio and their Pokémon were all paralyzed.
"How could this be! So numb!"
"Arbok, you glare back at them too!"
"Stupid Meowth, now Arbok can't move just like us!"
Ash frowned at the visible stench emanating from Team Rocket's trio, then patted Arbok and said, "Alright, Arbok. You go to the back first. Let someone else handle sending these three flying. You probably don't want to touch them in their current state, right?"
Arbok glanced at Jessie, James, and Meowth, their foul stench visibly wafting off them, and nodded. Ash set down the Psyduck on his back and said, "Psyduck, look. Those guys who tried to steal your food last time are back."
"Quack? Quack quack quack!!"
Hearing Ash's words, the food-protective Psyduck displayed its immense power—with a single Psychic attack, it sent Team Rocket flying.
"Damn it! Why am I getting one-shotted again?"
"Perfect timing, let's go take a bath!"
"Ugh, the stench gets in my mouth every time I talk, meow!"
"What a disgusting feeling~"
Watching the trio fly away, Ash smiled and patted Psyduck's head, "Good job, Psyduck. Here, have this."
Seeing the cake Ash handed over, Psyduck immediately opened its mouth.
"I meant for you to hold it and eat it yourself, not for me to feed you. Whatever."
Pikachu tugged at Ash's sleeve, pointing to its own mouth.
"Got it, here you go."
Koga cleared his throat. "Well then. Let's continue the gym battle."
"Oh right, go Arbok!"
Seeing Ash send out Arbok, a hint of caution flashed in Koga's eyes.
"Go, Venomoth!"
"Venomoth!"
"Use Stun Spore!"
"Dig underground and strike at the right moment."
"Arbok!"
As Arbok swiftly burrowed underground, Venomoth's Stun Spore lost its effect. Koga commanded, "Venomoth, fly up high to guard against sneak attacks!"
"Venomoth, scatter Stun Spore throughout the cave! Sneak attack with Acid!"
"Oh no, Venomoth, get out of there quickly!"
A purple Acid attack erupted from the cave, directly hitting Venomoth. The Pokémon trembled and fell.
"Venomoth, return!"
"Don't worry, he's fine. Arbok used paralyzing venom."
Koga checked his Pokémon before sighing in relief. "Thank you for holding back. Return, Venomoth. Go, Crobat!"
"Crobat, huh. Didn't expect you to bring out your ace."
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