Zigzagoon, the Pokémon Ash caught in the Hoenn region, had a special trait… perhaps it was a bit silly? For reasons unknown, this Zigzagoon seemed to have suffered an injury to its head, resulting in a childlike IQ. Due to this injury, Zigzagoon couldn't learn other attack moves and could only perform Tackle.
However, even this seemingly weak Pokémon had its own unique strength: its Tackle.
For Zigzagoon, since it had only one attack move, it committed to honing that one technique, practicing tirelessly until it became instinctual and reached perfection.
"Zigzagoon… Tackle…"
With Ash's softly spoken command, his ready-to-go Zigzagoon leaped down and charged forward. While it couldn't learn more attacks, it could learn to inhale deeply, integrating everything into that single Tackle, condensing all its strength into this one move.
As Zigzagoon rushed forward, Guren felt an unprecedented sense of danger; it was a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
With Zigzagoon's straightforward assault, every ice puppet blocking its path was shattered by its charge, yet Zigzagoon itself took no damage. Even though Zigzagoon could only perform Tackle, that didn't mean it lacked supportive skills. To ensure Zigzagoon's safety, Ash had specifically taught it Protect, allowing it to advance while shielding itself.
As Zigzagoon drew closer, Guren felt that ominous sense of danger again, prompting him to command his Herdier, "Herdier, use Blizzard!"
"Pfft!"
Responding to Guren's order, Herdier unleashed a terrifying Blizzard towards Zigzagoon. The intensity of that Blizzard made Will's scalp tingle; as a Dragon-type master, he feared Ice-types above all else.
However, this potent move that even worried Will couldn't stop Zigzagoon, which was charging towards Herdier with a green protective shell surrounding it.
"Protect?! And it's running with Protect?!"
Guren was stunned by Zigzagoon's unusual maneuver, but before he could react, Zigzagoon was already in front of Herdier, and then… Tackle…
That was a Tackle that embodied countless years of training, the strongest attack Zigzagoon had mastered, and the only move it could use.
Boom!
With a tremendous sound, Herdier's thin ice shield shattered, and Zigzagoon collided with it full force.
In that instant, the thin ice protecting the Masked Man and the ice puppets were also shattered as Herdier was knocked away. At the same time, Ash called out to Sabrina, "Now's the time! Go, honey!"
"Time to turn into a doll!"
As Sabrina unleashed her psychic powers, a strong force surged toward the Masked Man. Seeing this, Guren knew he could no longer hide.
"Gastly!"
As Gastly appeared, it intercepted Sabrina's psychic attack, while Guren's Herdier got to its feet again, though it looked pained.
Just as Herdier was about to counter Zigzagoon, it noticed Zigzagoon had quickly dashed back to Ash. All of Ash's Pokémon surrounded Ash, Sabrina, and Blue tightly.
"Ha! That Masked Man is definitely trying to pull something; everyone, protect the boss!"
With Meowth's shout, Ash's Pokémon tightened their protective circle even more around Ash. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ash secretly tossed a Heavy Ball onto the ground.
Guren, watching Ash and the others being nearly face-to-face with a horde of Dark-type Pokémon protecting them, felt his face twitch under his mask.
"I know you all love your trainer, but isn't this a bit much?!"
Don't blame Guren for his frustration; Ash's Pokémon were so worried about Ash's safety that they were almost glued to him, making it impossible for Gastly to approach and control Ash.
Hearing Guren's complaints, Ash smiled and said, "Jealous, huh? Too bad it doesn't matter! Time to retreat!"
As Ash spoke those words, ripples began to form— a portal to return Ash and his friends to their own world.
Seeing Ash actually planning to escape, Guren hurriedly shouted to Herdier, "Use all your strength and Blizzard to stop them!"
"Dragonite! Get the Gold Badge back!"
It was surprising for Guren that Will was also rushing to stop Ash, unaware that Will had his own plan, but he needed the Gold Badge to execute it.
Ash snapped his fingers as he watched the two rush towards him.
"Showtime!"
"Tentacruel!!!!"
As the Heavy Ball opened, the gigantic Tentacruel suddenly appeared before everyone, its enormous body exuding an overwhelming presence.
This was why Ash had previously taken Blue and Sabrina to an open area after blowing up the building; after all, Tentacruel's size could only be utilized in spacious surroundings.
The massive Tentacruel immediately began swinging its gigantic tentacles at the Masked Man and Will, while two hidden Scythers struck like predators with Water Jet.
Fortunately for the Masked Man, Herdier could protect him, but Will's Dragonite had already been poisoned by Ash's Beedrill earlier, so Tentacruel's tentacles and Water Jet struck him hard, sending Dragonite and Will flying backward.
"Happy!"
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Although Tentacruel's tentacles managed to block Herdier, the Blizzard still surged towards Ash and the others. However, Blissey, who had long been prepared, truly showed its power now. As the strongest defensive Pokémon in Ash's team, Blissey displayed its best defensive skill, Light Screen!
As the diamond-shaped shield continuously absorbed the impacts of the Blizzard, multiple tentacles from Tentacruel once again attacked Guren.
Simultaneously, one tentacle sneakily extended towards a distance.
"Pikachu! Thunderbolt! We're making our exit!"
"Pika!" (Understood!)
With a buildup of energy, Pikachu threw an electric ball from its tail, while Blissey unleashed its signature move, Egg Bomb!
Boom!
As the two enormous explosions went off, Guren and Will had no choice but to evade completely. The combined might of Pikachu and Blissey's powerful moves instilled fear, allowing Ash and the others to step into the rippling portal.
"I had so much fun today. I'll take the Gold Badge with me. Goodbye, everyone! Honey, let's go home!"
"Idiot! Don't say such embarrassing things!"
"Next time, I'll definitely turn that guy into a doll."
As Ash and his friends entered the portal, the giant Tentacruel and two Scythers slowly left, but before departing, one of Tentacruel's tentacles held and shook Ho-Oh, seeming to say, "I'll take this local specialty with me."
Once Ash and his friends disappeared, Will and Guren stared blankly before reacting.
"Ho-Oh was taken?!"
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