What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

Xiangzi's next move was already coming. At close range, she was certain that Dragonite would not be able to dodge the Moon Force.

"Use Dragon Pulse on the ground!"

"Roar!!" Dragonite concentrated its power into its Dragon Pulse and then unleashed this powerful energy onto the ground.

The moment it hit the ground, it caused a massive explosion, instantly causing the ground to shake violently.

The force of this shockwave not only shook the ground but also propelled Dragonite upwards, allowing it to avoid the Moon's power. Using the recoil from Dragon Pulse, Dragonite was propelled into the air by the impact.

"Roar!!" It tumbled in the air, adjusting its posture, preparing to launch its next attack.

"So strong... Both of them are so powerful, they don't want to give each other a chance to hit, they seem to be having a lot of fun fighting! These two definitely need to have a match sometime!"

At that moment, Shinichi Tsukimoto, who was watching the match on the live stream, was completely captivated by what she was seeing. She had never expected that someone her age, who was slightly younger than her, could achieve such an amazing feat.

"Xiangzi has become much stronger; you can see how much effort she has put in so far."

By watching the live stream, Ash could clearly sense that his trainer, Xiangzi, had significantly improved. From then on, Xiangzi's strength continued to rise, steadily progressing towards becoming a champion, and eventually reaching champion level, becoming a true champion-level trainer.

However, there was still something on Xiaozhi's mind.

That's why Adu doesn't use any cheats?

Even knowing that Gardevoir was Xiangzi's ace, he saved Dragonite for last.

"Mr. Awatari... probably wants Miss Shoko to be the champion..."

The clever Rinko quickly discerned Satoshi's intentions. Deep within her own heart, a similar question lingered. After careful consideration, she concluded that there seemed to be only one reasonable explanation.

The obvious signs of deliberately holding back in this battle are puzzling. Although Xiangzi is a champion-level trainer, it's impossible for Adu—a seasoned champion—to be defeated so easily by a rookie champion opponent.

The only possibility is that A-du did this intentionally; he seems to be looking for a suitable candidate to inherit the title of champion of Johto.

However, this battle was exceptionally difficult for Xiangzi, as the difference in experience between the two was too great.

Don’t want to lose!

We absolutely must defeat Lance before we can defeat Ash!

I absolutely have to keep up with Ash and keep that stupid battle brain of mine by my side forever!

At this moment, Xiangzi's amber eyes gleamed with boundless fighting spirit.

"Gardevoir, the final blow, Moon Power!"

"Shauna!!"

The moon's power shot straight in from afar, colliding with Dragonite's head and producing a deafening roar.

"Roar... Roar..." Dragonite let out a shrill scream as it was slammed against the wall by the power of the moon. It then slid helplessly off the wall, clearly having lost its ability to fight.

The Battle for the Strongest Dragon Messenger (899)!

"The contestant has been decided!! It's Xiangzi!! In the end, Xiangzi has emerged victorious! From this day forward, the champion of the city is Xiangzi from the Kanto region!!"

With the battle over, the Silver Tournament officially came to a close, and Xiangzi became the new champion of the Johto region.

"..."

Meanwhile, all the girls present seemed somewhat silent.

Even if it was held back, that Gardevoir's speed and power were still extraordinary for a Pokémon.

Xiangzi defeated the other four kings with his own strength. In other words, if it weren't for Adu, the champion of the city would have been absent, and Xiangzi could have become the champion directly.

He is a true champion-level trainer.

Seeing their peers achieve such success was a blow to them.

With an almost undefeated record, to achieve this level right from the start is comparable to Leon from the Galar region. Just how strong is Ash, who was able to defeat Shoko?

Suddenly, the girls became insecure, and their gazes unconsciously drifted towards Ash.

However, they discovered that Ash possessed a unique charm that attracted them, as if he were directly bathed in sunlight.

"The champions of Johto, huh? They've surpassed us again. Pikachu, let's beat Shoko next time! We absolutely can't lose to them!"

"Pikachu pikachu!"

Ash's lips curled into a sunny smile, and Pikachu on his shoulder clenched its little paws, getting all excited.

Xiao Zhi was very happy to see his girlfriend to this extent.

It's not about a fight, nor is it about a future fight; it's simply about being happy for Xiangzi.

Xiao Zhi can still recall the scene of his first meeting with Xiangzi.

"Asama Satoshi... are you here to mock me?"

At that time, Xiangzi appeared unusually irritable and aggressive.

"Gardevoir, thank you for winning this battle for me!"

"Shauna~~!"

At this moment, Xiangzi had a big smile on his face, holding his most important Pokémon Gardevoir in his arms, radiating joy.

Camel Xiangzi... has already stood on his own and become the champion Xiao Xiang!

Compared to his previous state, Xiaozhi felt genuinely gratified to see Xiangzi in this state.

She... is finally not short of money!

Xiangzi: "My eyesight has deteriorated to the point of no return. I can't see any money when I open my wallet. It's terrifying."

Xiao Zhi can still recall Xiangzi's words.

"We must win! We absolutely must beat Xiangzi, Mr. Du, and Mr. Dandi, and become the world champion!"

"Pika Pikachu!!"

As he spoke, Xiao Zhi's handsome and resolute face shone brightly under the lights.

He desperately wants to fight!

This little bit of effort couldn't possibly damage Xiaozhi's confidence; on the contrary, it made his heart burn even brighter.

One day, at the World Championships, he will defeat them on that stage!

Ash's cool demeanor instantly gave the girls immense comfort, and their heartbeats gradually calmed down.

"Ash?...I'll do everything I can to help you, and then we can stand on that stage together!"

Ran, who was standing next to him, took his hand and looked at Satoshi with loving and tender eyes.

"I...I will help Ash too."

"All of these are matches against the champion? The World Championship? Then leave it to me! I will give the entire Genmaki family the best I can!"

Rinko and Genko each expressed their own thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Xiaozhi had only one thought.

So touching!

There are so many wonderful girls around me!

"Then... let's battle my Pokémon!"

"Pika pika!"

Ash's eyes sparkled like a little child's, and Pikachu on his shoulder shared the same thought.

Girls: This battle-minded person is hopeless!

Ran: Luckily, I had already pinned Satoshi down before.

Seeing that no one around her knew anything, Miyuki Ran felt a sense of pride.

A handsome, sunny young man has long been her possession in the mainland; this is simply a satisfying story!

This satisfying story, for Meizhu Lan, ultimately lacked something.

"Miss Xiangzi, how is your transformation into such a powerful being related to that Kanto hero—Xiao Zhi?"

A reporter asked a question out of curiosity.

This question has clearly piqued the curiosity of many people, who are all looking forward to Xiangzi's answer and want to learn more about the unknown connection between her and Xiaozhi.

A thoughtful look flashed across Xiangzi's eyes. How she would respond to this question would be a public revelation of her relationship with Xiaozhi.

I should definitely confess my feelings directly!

I don't want to be bullied again!

"Ah... Ash is my beloved? Without Ash, I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to come this far. He's my most important rival and lover in this life, which is why I've become so strong."

"My defeat in the last battle with Ash didn't defeat me; instead, it allowed me to learn from his experience and become stronger."

In front of a large group of reporters, Xiangzi spoke confidently and calmly. Her shyness and blushing only added to her adorable charm, which shocked the reporters around her.

They all raised their cameras, and countless shutter clicks echoed. Under the spotlight, Xiangzi, with a natural and unpretentious attitude, showed his growth and love.

That's clever! He actually confessed his love for his partner right before the most important champion interview!

"Disgusting! Xiao Xiang, how could you say something like that at a time like this!"

On the other side, Su Shi had already clenched her fists, and her mood was starting to sour.

This isn't right! Xiaozhi, isn't he my husband?!

Is this an attempt to boost Zhixiang's approval rating through public opinion?!

I would never allow that!

Su Shi's eyes were firm and resolute as she clenched her hands and made up her mind.

Kill you!

"I'll take care of this blue-haired guy!"

It wasn't just Su Shi who was affected; the other girls were also affected to varying degrees. A sense of unwillingness to admit defeat welled up in their hearts, and they felt somewhat resentful.

"What specific plans are there for Miss Xiangzi going forward?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, I plan to go to the Hoenn region, where the battle for the strongest dragon envoy will be held, and I intend to participate in this event."

"Hoennium?!"

The interview is still ongoing, and Xiangzi calmly reveals his upcoming itinerary.

Her voice was firm and clear, revealing her plans and expectations for the future.

As she spoke, the atmosphere at the scene became increasingly heated, and reporters raised their cameras to capture Xiangzi's every expression and movement.

Like Ash, Xiangzi's next goal is also to head to the Hoenn region. However, their purposes are different—she will be challenging the battle for the strongest Dragon Tamer. This is information Ash has never heard of before.

900 Hoenn Region! The rich bond between humans and Pokémon.

Since it was Xiangzi who brought it up, such an incident must exist. Xiaozhi noticed that the reporters' expressions didn't change much because of this news, indicating that they had already heard about it and might even have anticipated it.

"The strongest..."

"The Strongest Dragon Messenger Tournament... is a competition held in Sootopolis City... Dragon-type trainers from all over the world will come there, and countless Dragon-type Pokémon will appear there... It is said that there are even fossil Pokémon, and even strange Dragon-type Pokémon appear, which seems to be... the Pokémon known as the ruler of ancient Galar."

Just as Ash was about to ask his question, Rinko keenly noticed the confusion on his face. Her observation and insight once again surprised Ash.

This is the second time already; Rinko has accurately caught Ash's thoughts.

Why are you always able to anticipate my thoughts?

Could it be that, due to the influence of Celebi, this girl has the ability to foresee the future?!

"As expected of Rinrin!"

Xiao Zhi, who admired her from the bottom of his heart, couldn't help but give her a thumbs up. Seeing Xiao Zhi's action, the girl who was originally slightly shy blushed even more.

"Rinrin?!"

"I see Aya calls you that, does that mean you're annoying?"

"N-no, I'm very happy to be called that by Ash... Haa~ Haa~"

Rinko trembled, squeezed her thighs together, exhaled a breath of desire, and blushed.