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

Cynthia meets Ash in Wind City → battles Team Plasma and is saved by Ash → catches a cold and fever in Shiva City → chaotic battles in Dragon City, including many gym battles. Each battle makes Cynthia stronger.

I've already put in so much effort, I should be able to match Ash's skill level now...

Cynthia now has the confidence to battle Ash.

Suddenly, a fighting spirit flashed in Ran Miku's eyes. She abruptly stood up from her seat, her movements swift and decisive, all her previous tension and anxiety vanishing.

"I'll just go and battle as usual, defeat Ash, and stay by his side!"

Unlike Ran Mitake, Yukina's gaze lingered on Nemo, her eyes filled with a mixture of indifference and heaviness.

"Ash's rival is me, and I will absolutely not hand him over to you. I... am Ash's only girlfriend!"

1036 Lan's Confession: I'll fight anything to win! The semi-finals begin!

What was it like when you first met Ash?

The light of hope.

Sunlight shone on Ash, illuminating his figure. He looked exceptionally handsome in the sunlight, and the positive energy emanating from him naturally drew people's attention to him.

"So dazzling..."

However, Ran also felt a pang of resentment. She was older than Ash, yet she always felt that the gap between them seemed insurmountable. Every time Ash engaged in battle, her heart would tighten; whenever passersby talked about Ash, her ears would involuntarily perk up, trying to catch every word.

However, Xiao Zhi would never show the same level of attention and care towards Lan.

Ash's bright and gentle gaze lingered on the Pokémon, a gaze filled with unreserved dedication and love. He was willing to give his all for everyone, even putting his own personal gains aside.

This selfless spirit and all-out attitude made Mizuki both admire and feel deeply moved.

She was filled with resentment. She cared so deeply for Ash, but Ash never seemed to reciprocate in the same way.

Even when Cynthia tries to get Ash to turn his gaze away and remind him to be careful, Ash's response is always so casual, but his actions always betray his words.

In reality, he risked his life for everyone, whether in Wind City, Dragon City, or the Hoenn region.

Witnessing Ash's indomitable spirit, Ran felt a surge of anger rising within her.

Ash has always been so tenacious, able to accurately grasp his own strength and step into areas that others cannot reach.

Ran's anger did not stem from questioning Xiao Zhi's abilities, but from her concern that he was fighting alone.

His path was completely different from that of Ran and Yushina, who were keenly aware of the vast distance between themselves and the legendary "realm of the gods."

Battles like those with Kyurem, Groudon, and Kyogre are completely beyond their reach; they can't offer Ash any real help. That figure, always so prominently positioned ahead, is simply too dazzling.

If I can defeat Ash like this, I will definitely... definitely be able to stand by Ash's side!

Having broken away from their past weakness (due to fear of disbanding the team due to anxiety about the future), they reveal all their emotions to Ash in this battle without any concealment!

Ran Mitake has had enough of seeing the person she likes always standing at the forefront, bearing everything.

"Ash, you're so handsome, I don't want to see your back. I want to be by your side and help you."

Ran opened her deep pink eyes, which were filled with an unwavering will to defeat Ash, a power that came from the depths of her heart.

It is said that powerful trainers can give commands to Pokémon just by looking at them or thinking about them.

For some reason, Mizuki Ran already believes she can do it!

At the same time, she not only gathered the Pokémon that had accompanied her throughout the journey, but also unexpectedly included the Grass-type Pokémon that she had previously disliked in her battle team.

Originally, Ran was skilled with Grass-type Pokémon, after all, her family was a family of flower arrangement masters, so she was quite proficient in Grass-type Pokémon, but Ran didn't really like flower arrangement.

At this point, it doesn't matter anymore.

She accepted her former self.

As long as I can defeat Ash and stay by his side, nothing else matters!

"Finally, it's time to battle Ash."

Cynthia looked around at the Pokémon, her eyes filled with warmth.

"Muk!" "Banki~" "Reggie~" "Bana~~" "Lala~~" "Stop~"

In response to her were the vibrant, excited voices of the Pokémon.

"Although I have had my share of troubles, setbacks, and problems with everyone, I am very grateful for your trust in me. I am different now and will continue to believe in you!"

"So let's all win together as usual, okay?!"

As Cynthia finished speaking, the fighting spirit of her Pokémon was further ignited, becoming even more fervent and passionate.

"Oh!!" ×6

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"Kanto League Indigo League Semifinals, Match 1: Ash vs. Ran. Both players may use 6 Pokémon. Enter the arena!"

As the commentator's passionate commentary filled the air, Ash and Ran emerged from the player tunnel and stepped onto the battlefield.

The moment they stepped onto the field, their eyes met in the air.

The afternoon sun shone through the gaps in the arena, casting a soft and bright light on Ash and Cynthia, enveloping them in a golden halo.

In this warm glow, the two of them simultaneously and slowly took out Poké Balls from their respective pockets, their movements coordinated and synchronized, as if they had rehearsed beforehand.

"Go, Zhibao! Go, Zhibao!"

"Zhibao is the best!"

"Zhibao~LOVE?!"

The sounds of Zhibao's fan club came from the audience, but the two were so engrossed in each other that they didn't even notice the cheers.

Who do you think will win this time?

"It must be Ash!"

There were still whispers of conversation around them, but Xiao Zhi's gaze remained fixed on Lan, unable to look away.

The other person's eyes burned with a strong fighting spirit, an indomitable determination to overcome all obstacles.

"Ash, I want to beat you! I'll be the winner!"

Lan stared intently at Xiaozhi, like a beast eyeing its prey, making the latter feel a sense of pressure.

I will do my best to respond to you!

Ash wasn't surprised at all; instead, his fighting spirit was aroused by Cynthia.

"Starhawk, prepare for battle!"

Ran stood tall, her gaze resolute, and raised her hand. With that movement, a Poké Ball slid out of her hand.

"Stardust~~~!" Stardust flew out of the Poké Ball with great speed, its wings flapping powerfully. The moment it touched the air, it unleashed a strong energy wave, creating a heart-stirring sonic boom.

In an instant, it flew over the battlefield, causing the entire area to tremble, and an invisible pressure spread out.

I'll beat you! I'll be by your side!

At the same time, Ash had no intention of losing to his opponent; he was determined from the very beginning to go all out.

For this reason, that guy even came to Ash's side!

"Let me show you its power!"

Ash followed closely behind, responding to Cynthia's challenge without backing down. He confidently raised his hand and hurled the Poké Ball forward, from which emerged a dragon-shaped Pokémon resembling a bee.

Its body was covered in purple scales, and the sound of its wings flapping was like the buzzing of bees as it floated in mid-air.

"Jaw-toothed Needleosaurus, it's you I choose!"

"ago—!!"

1037 Jaw-14 Needleosaurus VS Starhawk

"Both sides have a high-octane fighting style, this match is going to be very interesting."

In the top seat, Wataru, the Kanto champion, stared intently at the scene before him.

To his right sat the Four Heavenly Kings: Fighter, Ice, Fairy, and Dragon, in that order.

"Eh~ Anyway, Zhizhi will definitely win, right? I'm just waiting for Zhizhi~~ Hehehehehe, my Zhizhi, LOVE!"

A flutter of excitement stirred within Aine, the most foolish fairy-type king.

A peach-pink heart instantly sparkled in her eyes, and she inadvertently intertwined her fingers with the other person's.

Zhizhi~LOVE?~

"No, that bitch... the woman's eyes are different now."

Facing Tang Xiao Aiyin, Su Shi took this seriously this time, and she was certain that something would happen in this battle.

No matter what happens, Su Shi is certain of one thing... Ash is invincible!

That level of intensity is something that simple effort cannot overcome!

Commentator: "Nanachocerat! Ash's first Pokémon is the Alola Ultra Beast that's been quite famous lately! I heard it's from Ultra Space!"

"Go, Lan! Xiao Zhi!"

From the stands, Genmaki Kokoro cheered for the two without any hesitation.

"There is still very little information about the Ultra Beasts in the Alola region, so this battle is not good for Mitake-kun."

Yushina, on the other hand, calmly analyzed the situation, wanting to apply all the experience gained from this battle to her battle against Ash.

Back on the field, the Starhawk and the Four-Jawed Needle Dragon stared at each other in the Sky Field.

Not many people thought Ran Mitake would win. The most discussed topic was that Starhawk's hair color was similar to Ran Mitake's highlights, which explained why she was able to win Starhawk's heart.

Naganadel is a Pokémon that Ash caught during his seven nights.

Through waveguide simulation, Ash was already able to actively open the Ultra Tunnel to achieve mutual teleportation between the two sides, and Naganadel, upon hearing that it was going to participate in the Indigo League, asked Ash for help without hesitation.

It had wanted to repay Ash for a long time. From Poitomic to Naganadel, the feelings that developed between them were hard to describe. It only knew that it liked Ash very much and thought about him every day and night.

Those seven nights became the most beautiful time for the Jawless Needle Dragon.

"ago~~!"

Naganadel wants to fight alongside Ash and help him win!

"A four-jawed needle dragon? Starhawk, brace yourself, unleash a full-power Lightning Flash!"

Ran Mitake was not intimidated by the Ultra Beast; instead, she became even more determined and issued commands.

The most important thing is to beat Ash!

My all-out battle is a confession to Ash!

boom! !

"Muk~~~" Enveloped in a stream of silver light, with a deafening sonic boom, the Muk Eagle attacked with overwhelming speed, leaving a silver trail in the air.

"Four-jawed Needle Dragon, step back, keep your distance, and unleash Air Blade!"

“ago~~~”

Sensing the threat from the Starhawk, the Four-Jawed Needle Dragon quickly retreated, attempting to maintain a certain distance from the Starhawk.

As it retreated, the needles on the lower half of the Jawless Serpent burst forth with air blades, which, like sharp razor blades, hurtled toward the Starhawk.

Shua la——!

"Avoid it!"

"Muk~~" The Muk Eagle displayed amazing maneuverability in mid-air. It darted left and right, quickly dodging the air blades of the Four-Jaknae Needle Dragon, flapping its wings to evade the impending attack.

Meanwhile, the oppressive feeling of the Mk Eagle in the air intensified, and its speed increased.

"Muke!!!"

Even the natural wind direction was utilized by the Mk Eagle, resulting in an extraordinary speed.

This was Ran Mitake's plan. Before the battle, she made sure to understand the weather conditions for the day in order to bring out the best in Starhawk.

Even Ash had to admire it; Staraptor's power would severely injure even Naganadel.

In this case...