Pokemon: This Ash Is Too Versatile

Chapter 816 - 432: Ho-Oh’s Second Trial, Raikou! Third Transformation Partner Form! Tremble, Raikou! (2)

"Not long ago, Raikou found me." Morty’s voice echoed in the silent Gym, his gaze on Ash, mixed with complex emotions, "He told me that Lord Ho-Oh has chosen a Rainbow Hero, and that Rainbow Hero is about to come to Ecruteak Gym."

Ash didn’t speak, he just listened quietly.

"He said that he would conduct a second trial for that Rainbow Hero," Morty continued, "because he already knew that Suicune was defeated by you."

"Suicune was defeated?!" Xiao Qi couldn’t help but exclaim out loud, and the other students also gasped in surprise.

One of the legendary Three Holy Beasts had actually been defeated by a boy who was only a few years older than them?

"Yes, Suicune was defeated." Morty nodded, his eyes also filled with an indescribable complexity, "but Raikou believes that the battle didn’t showcase Suicune’s full strength because it fought independently without relying on a Trainer."

"So this time, he has decided to find a Trainer as his temporary partner to increase the difficulty of the trial, and the person he chose is me."

A sense of undisguised excitement and thrill filled Morty’s voice.

For their family, which has guarded the Bell Tower for generations, being able to partner with one of the Three Holy Beasts, even temporarily, is an unparalleled honor.

"Before you arrived, Raikou had been resting near Ecruteak City, he gave me this whistle. As long as I blow it, no matter how far away, he will come," Morty gripped the dark golden whistle in his hand, eyes fixed on Ash, "to give you a second trial."

As soon as he finished speaking, Morty’s voice suddenly rose, mixed with a trace of unwillingness but also some resignation.

"To be honest, when I heard from Raikou that Lord Ho-Oh’s chosen Rainbow Hero was a fifteen-year-old boy who had only just started out less than a year ago, I couldn’t accept it."

His fist clenched tightly, his knuckles going slightly white from the pressure.

"Our family has guarded the Bell Tower for generations, day after day, year after year, waiting for a whole thousand years!"

"Yet Lord Ho-Oh never appeared, never responded to our prayers."

"Why? Why could a fifteen-year-old boy, an outsider with no ties to the Bell Tower, be chosen by Lord Ho-Oh to become the Rainbow Hero?"

Morty’s voice echoed throughout the Gym, carrying emotions that had been repressed for a long time. The students stood silent, never having seen their Gym Leader lose control like this.

"But now, I understand."

Morty took a deep breath, and his clenched fist slowly loosened.

He raised his head, looking at Ash with a gaze that had shed its reluctance and doubt, replaced by genuine recognition and even a hint of respect.

"Through those two battles just now, I’ve come to fully understand that you are worthy of the title Rainbow Hero—your talent, your skill, your bond with your Pokemon... all of this is enough to prove that Lord Ho-Oh’s judgment is not wrong."

He paused, his voice becoming solemn.

"Next is the final trial. I will be Raikou’s Trainer and fight against you!"

The entire venue fell into dead silence once more.

The students stared wide-eyed, their gaze shifting between their Gym Leader and the imposing golden Raikou, too shocked to speak.

It was truly... truly exhilarating!!

To be able to witness such a level of battle today feels like a blessing from three lifetimes!!

In the audience seats, Misty held Togepi tightly, her emerald eyes full of worry.

"Ash..." she whispered softly.

Although she had absolute faith in Ash, this time the opponent was, after all, a legendary Holy Beast.

The last time Ash’s Pikachu defeated Suicune, it was because Suicune had no Trainer directing it, and the battle relied entirely on its instincts.

But this time is different; Raikou has Morty as its Elite Level Trainer partner, its combat power is definitely not something a lone Suicune can match.

Serena also clenched her fist, her pretty face full of tension.

Though she believed in Ash, who wouldn’t be worried facing a legendary Pokemon?

"Don’t worry." Brock’s voice sounded in their ears, carrying a hint of certainty, "Last time against Suicune was a one-on-one, Pikachu won, but it was a hard fight. But this time, it’s three against one."

He raised three fingers, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned.

"Whether it’s Venusaur or Gengar, they both have Champion Level strength, and Ash’s third Pokemon hasn’t even been sent out yet, you can relax!"

Misty and Serena exchanged a glance, finally showing a hint of relief in their eyes.

Yes, Ash isn’t fighting alone; it’s not one-on-one this time, but according to the rules.

Though Pikachu has been acting a bit strange lately, and Charizard has been sent back to the Charicific Valley, Ash still has Gardevoir!

Ash will surely win!

Ash stared directly at the imposing golden Raikou, eyes blazing with fighting spirit: "Interesting, the second trial, huh? I accept!"

He took out the Pokeball and recalled Gengar: "Great job, Gengar, have a good rest, now it’s up to your partner."

Then, he looked down at the small yellow figure by his feet.

"Pikachu, for the final battle, it’s decided that you’re the one!"

"Pika Pika!" Pikachu nodded vigorously, golden sparks flickering on its cheek sacs, eyes showing no trace of fear, only a battle ready eagerness.

It was him who fought against Suicune last time, and it’s him again this time. If he wins this battle, he could name himself a slayer of the Three Holy Beasts.

Ash removed his red and white hat from his head, crouched down, and firmly placed it on Pikachu’s head.

The moment the hat settled, Pikachu’s aura suddenly changed, golden electricity surging from Pikachu’s body—a phenomenon of a massive power boost.

Partner form, activated.

Ash formed a strange hand seal in front of him, azure Aura light flowing from his body, forming an invisible bridge that fused with the Aura inside Pikachu.

Aura Fusion, activated!

To face Raikou, Ash was going all out this time!

This Raikou’s level was evident the moment it appeared—Champion Advanced Level.

In terms of level, Raikou was equal to Brandon’s Three Divine Pillars, but Pikachu’s strength now was far lower than it had been against Brandon’s Three Divine Pillars.

Due to reincarnation, Pikachu’s level dropped to Junior Elite Level, and it was only the day before yesterday that he returned to Mid-Elite Level, still a long way from the Elite Peak.

Going against Raikou with this level would undoubtedly be wishful thinking, even with the partner form it wouldn’t be enough.

Thus, Ash decided to go all out!

Although sending Gardevoir would work too, as fellow Electric Type Pokemon, Pikachu definitely wanted to have this battle, so in the end, Ash let Pikachu take on this final match.

[Type: Pikachu (Third Transformation) Partner Form]

[Gender: Male]

[Attribute: Electric Type]

[Level: Elite Advanced Level (Mid-Elite Level)]

[Ability: Static]

[Held Item: Light Ball]

[Skills: Thunderbolt, Volt Tackle, Thunder, Electric Terrain...]

[Six-dimensional Ability: Physical Attack SS (S+), Special Attack SS (S+), Defense S (A+), Special Defense S (A+), Physical Strength S+ (S), Speed SS (S+)]

Why is Pikachu’s reincarnation ability considered so OP? Because its ability values can break through to the limits that a normal Pokemon can achieve due to reincarnation!

And on top of this overpowered ability, add in an overpowered form—that’s a monster among monsters!

Double S in both attacks, double S in speed, combined with all S’s in other abilities, and add in the Aura Fusion with Ash and Pikachu...

Now, the one who should be feeling fear is that Raikou over there!