Pewter City is not a tourist city, and there are few places to visit.
Axel put away the blinking Gardevoir and Pheromosa, and headed to Pewter Gym with Duraludon and Dragonair.
The gym here is entirely made of rock, with a very medieval Western European style, appearing grand and majestic.
When Axel arrived, there happened to be many trainers watching.
"Wow, a powerful dragon-type trainer has arrived."
"Is he also here to challenge Gym Leader Brock? Our Pewter City has really been lively lately."
Hearing the whispers, Axel smiled slightly.
The reason Pewter Gym is so popular now is probably because the kids from Pallet Town have just started their journeys.
And Pewter Gym, being the closest gym to Pallet Town, has become a great challenge option for those kids.
He just didn't know whether Ash had already passed this gym.
Axel remembered that Ash should have challenged this gym twice, but wasn't sure if this gym corresponded to the Special Chapter.
If it corresponds to the Special Chapter… Ash might be stuck here for a long time.
Thinking this, Axel opened the Rotom phone that Professor Oak had just given him.
"Roto-roto~"
The phone blinked and automatically flew in front of Axel.
This kind of phone has many functions, similar to the PC in the games where you can transmit Pokémon to Professor Oak.
In addition, it has some very intelligent functions.
For example, finding websites for studying.
"Help me check reviews from Kanto trainers about Pewter Gym."
"Roto-roto!"
Rotom phone spun once, and a large batch of reviews about Pewter Gym appeared on the screen.
A few of them were even automatically highlighted by the Rotom phone.
[Red: That was a truly exhilarating battle!]
[Green: Not a challenge. Strengthen your training.]
[Gary (with hands-in-pockets photo): In front of my Smoliv, it's just a little frost.]
[Ash: I won't give up!]
'So… this is indeed the Special Chapter. Otherwise, Red, a battle maniac, wouldn't have felt it exhilarating.'
Axel didn't hesitate, registered directly at the front desk, and walked into the gate of Pewter Gym.
And Ash just happened to walk out, looking disheartened.
"Looks like not all of you from Pallet Town are strong trainers. Let your Pikachu and Pidgeotto go back and train more before coming again," Brock crossed his arms, his tone extremely cold.
From a pretentiousness perspective, he did have some skill.
But since he was here now, Brock definitely wouldn't be able to keep up the act.
"Ash," Axel stood in front of Ash, picked up Pikachu and sprayed some healing spray on him.
"Pika~", Pikachu's voice was weak, but he forced himself to lick Axel's cheek.
"Don't worry Pikachu, you guys were just countered by type advantage. It doesn't mean you're worse than Gary and the others."
"Really?", Ash's eyes lit up, staring at Axel.
"So if I study type advantage, I might be able to beat this gym too?"
"No, absolutely not," Axel quickly waved his hands.
Regarding Ash's growth, Axel didn't want to interfere.
Ash's growth is unique in this world, and no one has the right to instruct him.
Bonding is the most precious thing in this world.
"As long as you and your Pokémon are strong enough, fighting against type disadvantage isn't really a big deal."
"Wait a bit, I'll give you a good demonstration."
"As long as the bond is strong enough, even fighting type disadvantage is okay?", Ash muttered to himself, a bright light suddenly flashing in his eyes.
"Thank you, Axel. I'll remember those words for the rest of my life!"
Pikachu also clenched his little fist, "Pika Pi!"
Axel returned Pikachu to Ash and walked to one side of the arena.
In the depths of the gym, Brock's figure hid in the darkness, speaking mockingly, "To say such things like you can win even when countered by type…"
"I suggest you go back and train a bit longer!"
Axel chuckled, "Then tell me, by how much were Pikachu and Pidgeotto countered by type?"
"Two times, so they couldn't beat me!"
"Then tell me, is it possible that a Pokémon countered four times by type could beat you?"
"Countered four times by me?"
Brock furrowed his brows, immediately thinking of Charizard.
"Trying to rely on Charizard to overpower me with level? That's naive."
"But since you're here, I'll let you feel it."
"Just how terrifying I, a man like rock, really am!"
The moment Brock finished speaking, the dark gym suddenly lit up.
With arms crossed, head held high, eyes narrowed deeply, reaching the extreme.
A white light flashed, and Brock's Geodude appeared on one side of the arena.
The referee began to announce the rules.
"Pewter Gym uses 2v2 battles. Attacking the trainer is not allowed."
"The gym leader sends out their Pokémon first and cannot switch them during battle. The challenger can switch at any time."
"If either side has both Pokémon lose their ability to fight, the other side wins."
"3...2...1... Start!"
"Axel, did you really catch a Charizard?"
Axel shook his head, "Charizard is a final evolution Pokémon. Even if I were lucky enough to get a Charmander, it wouldn't be possible to train it into Charizard in just a few days."
"Whew~", Hearing the two talking, Brock secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
'Since it's not Charizard, then it's another Pokémon?'
'There are quite a few types that are quadruple countered by Ground and Rock.'
'But by comparison, Charizard is one of the stronger ones.'
'This round is in the bag, the advantage is mine!'
"Challenger, release your Pokémon."
"I can't wait… to show you my rock-like will!"
"Okay," Axel suppressed a laugh and took out a fiery red Pokéball from his waist.
A sacred flame burst out, forming the shape of a bird in midair.
Seeing the Pokémon Axel released, Brock was stunned.
'Four times countered?'
'You really weren't lying? Fire + Flying is indeed quadruple countered by Rock-type.'
'But…'
'I just opened a gym, and you bring a divine being to mess with me?'
'ISN'T THAT GOING A BIT TOO FAR?'
Ash's gaze was glued to Ho-Oh, his voice excited, "Axel, when did you get Ho-Oh?"
"That's amazing!"
Axel grinned, "What's so amazing about Ho-Oh? Gym Leader Brock's rock-like will is even stronger."
"Gym Leader Brock, please make your move quickly."
"I can't wait..."
"To see your rock-like will!"
"And teach me about the importance of type advantage, okay?"
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