The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

Ash's words drew even louder cheers and screams from the audience.

"The champion's declaration has been made!" Shi Kuang chimed in.

Shi Kuang greatly appreciates contestants who can help create a lively atmosphere, allowing the host to focus on the show's quality and ratings without worrying about the show's success or viewership. This saves him a lot of trouble.

The Manaro tournament did not have a rule about changing the arena, so after the host finished explaining, Hala, who was serving as the referee for this match, walked to the center of the arena and began to speak.

"Now, let's begin the first match of the first round between Pikachu and Ash from Pallet Town."

Only one Pokémon can be used at a time. The match ends when all of one side's Pokémon are unable to battle.

During the match, neither player can switch out their Pokémon.

In addition, Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, Dynamax, and Crystallize are four ways to enhance a character's power-up, and these can be used infinitely in battle.

Now, both sides, please send out your Pokémon simultaneously.

"Go, Pikachu!"

The shiny Pikachu sent by Pikachu, nicknamed "Boss," is level 39 and has the Static ability. When attacked by a contact move, it has a 30% chance each turn to paralyze the opponent.

"Pikachu, I choose you! Prepare for battle!"

"Pickup!"

"Unbelievable! Both Pikachu and Ash sent out Pikachu as their Pokémon!"

"This is a battle between Pikachu! Who will come out on top?" Shi Kuang exclaimed excitedly.

"Now, let the battle begin!"

"Boss, use Volt Attack on Pikachu."

"Pikachu, use Electric Net!"

Pikachu started with a powerful move like Volt Attack, but Ash's Pikachu didn't take it seriously at all. It simply swung its tail and threw out an electric net, which trapped Pikachu. Even when it used Volt Attack, it couldn't break free from the net and immediately went out of control.

"How could this happen? If we can't break free, boss, just use the 100,000 Volt Pikachu like that."

"Let us help you get rid of this, Pikachu, use Extreme Speed."

Pikachu dodged Regigigas's Thunderbolt with speed surpassing Regigigas's, then rammed into it with Extreme Speed, sending Pikachu flying and causing considerable damage, but also helping it escape from the electric net.

"Show us what you've got, or you'll be stuck here," Xiao Zhi said with a smile.

"Alright, it seems we have to resort to that trick, Pikachu."

As Pikachu spoke, she rolled up her sleeve a little, revealing a Z-Bracelet with a Pikachu Z-shaped pendant embedded in it.

"Boss, let's get in the pickup truck."

Pikachu, Pikachu, Pikachu, Pikachu shines, Pikachu, Pikachu, it's coming, Pikachu!

Pikachu, Pikachu's ultimate attack!!!

Pikachu and her Pikachu synchronized their dance moves, activating Z-Power.

This is a Z-Move from Volt Attack, with a power of 210.

Pikachu, its entire body covered in the strongest electricity, pounces on Ash's Pikachu with all its might.

Although Ash's Pikachu could easily block this attack with just a normal attack given its current strength.

However, out of consideration for social etiquette and for the sake of the show's effect, Ash did not do that. Instead, he prepared to have a Z-Move clash with her.

Thinking of this, Ash revealed his Z-Bracelet, embedded a Pikachu Z-ring in it, and shouted,

"Let's go too, Pikachu!"

At this moment, we are soulmates who have transcended evolution!

This lightning bolt of friendship that transcends time—

This is the final form of our oath!

In the name of the miracle of encounter, the bond is transformed into a paradoxical crown of cuteness and power!

On the battlefield where causality surrenders!

The reality that blossoms at the end of a fairy tale is etched into our eternal prologue.

Pikachu, Pikachu's ultimate attack!!!

As Ash performed the corresponding Z-Move dance move, a powerful surge of Z-energy shot out from Ash's Z-Power Bracelet, flowing into Pikachu's body and enveloping it entirely.

Pikachu also performs the same dance moves in sync, activates its Z-Power, its entire body covered in the strongest electricity, and pounces on its opponent with all its might.

This is a Z-Move from Volt Attack, with a power of 210.

This Z-Move is a bit special; like Snorlax's signature Z-Move "Serious Burst," it's one of the two most powerful Z-Moves available.

Furthermore, the dance moves for all other exclusive Z-Moves are the same as those for the corresponding attribute's Z-Moves.

However, the dance moves for the Pikachu Pikachu Special Attack Z-Move are different from those for the Electric Z-Move; they are designed separately.

Ash's Pikachu immediately jumped into Ash's arms, and the two of them hugged and spun around. Then Ash threw Pikachu away, and Pikachu spun rapidly in the air, almost turning into a rapidly spinning electric ball, heading straight for Pikachu.

The two Pikachus collided fiercely in mid-air, crackling with the electricity they carried, and the static electricity exploded in the air.

A few seconds later, a deafening roar followed, and the violent explosion produced a large amount of smoke, obscuring everyone's vision.

From the smoke, Pikachu, completely powerless, plummeted to the ground with a thud, already knocked down and unable to get up.

Ash's Pikachu, on the other hand, landed gracefully and smoothly, head held high, hands on hips, with its back to Pikachu. True male Pikachu never looks back at the explosion.

"Pikachu is unable to battle, Ash's Pikachu wins, so the winner is Ash from Pallet Town," Hala announced.

"Well done, Pikachu!"

"Pikachu!"

"Buy, buey!"

"The battle is over! Ash's Pikachu showed overwhelming strength against Pikachu's Pikachu, demonstrating what a crushing victory looks like," Shi Kuang exclaimed excitedly.

"Come back, boss, you've had a tough time, Pikachu."

Congratulations, Ash! Your Pikachu is a seasoned veteran!

"No, your Pikachu is very strong too."

After they finished speaking, the two shook hands, smiled at each other, and the first match came to an end, with Ash successfully making it into the top eight.

As Ash was leaving through the player tunnel, he also saw Ilima, who was preparing to go on for her second match.

"Ash, congratulations on your victory in the first match."

Ilima clapped as he walked, offering his heartfelt congratulations.

"Thank you, Ilima."

"It's your turn for the second match. Guzma is very strong, so you have to be careful," Ash warned.