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I have to say, Charizard's strength was truly improving every day.
Three days apart, and one should look at it with new eyes!
From past to present, Charizard had always been Ash's strongest combat force!
Perhaps Little Mei's emotions had stabilized, or perhaps the Unown had shifted some of their attention to supporting Entei, dueling Ash and Charizard!
In short, the crystal tower's riot had calmed down considerably, and even the crystal expansion on the green plains had slowed.
Ash comforted Little Mei, then, carrying his backpack, while monitoring Charizard's aerial battle with Entei, he rushed towards the rooms where the Unown resided on the upper levels!
Climbing higher than the original rooftop, the crystals here were intertwined like a nerve center. Fortunately, Ash's physique had been repeatedly strengthened through multiple bond evolutions and power awakenings, so climbing here was not difficult.
Soon, he reached the very core of the crystal tower!
Countless Unown were performing their love magic in circles here...
Unown, this Psychic-type Pokémon, was completely useless alone; even a Rattata could bully it. But when two or more were together, they would unleash mysterious power!
Now, sensing Little Mei's loneliness and helplessness, so many Unown had gathered here, creating this horrifying crystal tower!
And Ash's goal was to capture the Unown!
"Houndoom, I choose you!"
While Charizard was thrashing Entei outside, Ash had to act quickly here!
Houndoom, having just evolved, exuded a powerful aura.
"Houndoom, use Sucker Punch!"
The Dark-type Houndoom easily shattered the energy rings formed by the Unown as they rotated and jumped.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
Several Unown fell.
They were like building blocks, knocked down by Houndoom.
Ash made an immediate decision. He opened his backpack and used telekinesis to throw the Poké Balls.
Unown that had lost their colony were completely useless. Injured by the Dark-type Houndoom, their Poké Balls didn't even flicker. They were captured successfully with one try.
"Again!"
Perhaps it was because Little Mei's emotions were stable at this time, or perhaps Charizard and Entei were fighting fiercely.
Several Unown were knocked down, but their companions seemed not to care. They quickly filled the gaps and continued to rotate, jump, and spin in circles.
Ash repeated the process and soon used up all 28 Poké Balls, capturing 28 Unown.
However, Ash's team was now full. All his Poké Ball buttons glowed red and couldn't be summoned.
"Hurry up and go!" With the task done and Poké Balls used up, Ash's mission was complete. Time to retreat!
Recalling Houndoom, Ash quickly returned downstairs.
"Entei, it's time to end this!"
As Ash once again focused all his attention on the battle, Charizard let out a sky-scorching roar!
Its absurdly large dragon claw fiercely slammed down on Entei, who was standing on the crystal spikes.
With immense power and force, even Entei couldn't control its body. Crystal spikes appeared beneath it, three of which shattered before it could regain its footing!
"How can he be so strong!"
"Roar!"
"Entei, if Little Mei continues to stay in this crystal tower, she will always be alone. If you truly care about Little Mei, let her leave with me!" Ash stood in front of Little Mei, protected by Charizard, and shouted at Entei.
But in truth, these words were clearly meant for Little Mei to hear.
Sure enough, Little Mei behind him heard these words. Just as Entei and Charizard were about to collide again, Little Mei spoke!
"Stop, Big Brother Ash, Dad!" Little Mei rushed out and blocked Ash. Seeing Entei stop its movements, Little Mei suddenly turned around and smiled at Ash. "Big Brother Ash, can I travel with you?"
Little Mei decided to go out, at such a young age?
"Of course, Big Brother Ash will take Little Mei to see this vast world and meet real companions!" Ash agreed without hesitation.
Entei landed in front of Ash. "If this is what Little Mei wishes, then I entrust her to you!"
Little Mei's loneliness and helplessness had finally completely vanished!
However, the crystal tower did not disappear because of this.
Instead, amidst its gradual dissipation, even more terrifying crystal spikes suddenly appeared without warning, bursting out from beneath everyone's feet.
Ash reacted the fastest. Blue light flashed in his eyes, and he placed Hanako and Little Mei on Entei's back!
"Ash, what's going on?" Hanako, holding Little Mei, looked at Ash, who was covered in blue light, greatly alarmed!
Ash leaped onto Charizard's back. "The Unown must have gone out of control and rampaged!"
"Entei, I entrust Little Mei and Mom to you!" Ash entrusted, then controlled Charizard and flew upwards again!
Even if the Unown went wild, Entei still had some control over this crystal tower. Its powerful strength would definitely be able to protect Little Mei and Hanako!
"Entei, please, help Ash!" Hanako could only seek help from Entei beneath her.
Sensing that Little Mei also shared this sentiment, Entei nodded. "Little Mei, my birth was for your happiness. Since this is what you wish!"
Entei, taking Little Mei and Hanako, also headed towards the top of the tower!
"Houndoom!" Ash summoned Houndoom again. He had made Charizard return to its original form, and he was already near his limit!
"Houndoom, Dark Pulse!"
"Charizard, Flamethrower!"
"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"
Fusion!
The special attacks of Electric, Dark, and Fire types actually merged in the void. This was the miracle of their bond reaching its peak, omnipresent!
This attack was definitely at the Legendary Pokémon level!
However, the Unown formation, which even Houndoom's Sucker Punch could easily shake, now seemed unbreakable.
Although the ultimate defense was breached, these Unown didn't fall. Instead, after a moment of disarray, they quickly reformed their formation!
Continuing to rotate and jump...
Not only that, but they also formed a powerful energy wave that surged towards the three Pokémon!
"Use Crunch!"
The Dark-type Houndoom directly took the front, blocking this Psychic-type impact. Its evil maw fiercely crunched it!
"Ring, ring, ring!" Professor Oak called. "Ash, the crystal tower is spreading wildly! Even the Pokémon Center is almost being swallowed!"
"The Unown are out of control and rampaging. I'll solve it immediately!"
However, before Ash finished speaking, the Unown's shockwave sent Pikachu and Charizard flying!
Ash gritted his teeth, about to make Houndoom undergo bond evolution again!
Requesting a wave.