Xiaoxia: Get out of here, you slut, don't you dare ruin my Jiangchuan!

"A baby is a baby!"

Jiang Chuan used the same words that Ma Zhishi had used to mock him and Pikachu, and returned them verbatim.

Every word felt like it was thorny.

[Gym Challenge - Vermilion Gym: Defeat Vermilion Gym Leader Lt. Surge using only Pikachu and retaliate against his taunts. Completed!]

[Mission Reward: Aura of Thunder Power - Increases Speed ​​by 20% when using Pokémon in battle. Loaded!]

[Intermediate Rare Candy *3 - Instantly levels up Pokémon below level 50. Already placed in system space.]

The system notification sounded clearly in Jiang Chuan's mind.

A barely perceptible yet undeniably real sense of power flowed into his body, as if resonating with the rhythm of some kind of lightning.

This is the aura effect of Thunder Force.

Those three intermediate-level magical candies are even better; they can directly increase your level, saving you a lot of time spent practicing.

Jiang Chuan was in a good mood.

But Mascherano's mood plummeted.

"You...!" Ma Zhishi's face turned a deep purplish-red, veins bulged on his neck, and his teeth clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound. He wished he could pounce on Jiang Chuan and tear him apart alive.

What a shame!

When has Ma Zhishi, who has been bullying others in Koba City for so many years, ever suffered such humiliation?

He was still instantly defeated by a "baby trainer" in his eyes with a "baby Pikachu"!

If word gets out, will he still be able to work?

But just as he was about to lash out, his gaze fell upon Pikachu in the center of the arena, its tail still smoking and its eyes sharp as lightning, and it felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.

This Pikachu... is weird!

The power of that 100,000 volt attack just now was definitely beyond the range of a normal Pikachu, and even more terrifying than Raichu's full-force attack!

Just who is this kid?

Ma Zhishi was filled with suspicion and uncertainty, his face contorted with anger and fear, making him look even more ferocious.

"Master... Master..." The female subordinate next to her was also stunned by this turn of events, but she reacted faster. Remembering the rules of the dojo, she had no choice but to grit her teeth, sway her waist, and walk towards Jiang Chuan in her high heels.

She deliberately pulled her already tight dojo uniform top down even further, revealing a deep, snow-white cleavage that was almost completely squeezed out.

Approaching Jiang Chuan, she smiled charmingly, holding an orange badge with a lightning bolt symbol in the center in both hands, her voice soft and coquettish:

"Handsome boy~ This is proof of defeating the Vermilion City Gym, the Orange Badge~"

"You're so amazing! My heart was pounding just watching you!"

As she spoke, she deliberately used the hand holding the badge, her fingertips seemingly trying to touch Jiang Chuan's hand.

"Thanks."

Before Jiang Chuan could make a move, Xiao Xia, who couldn't wait any longer, stepped forward and snatched the badge first.

She stood with her hands on her hips, chest puffed out, like a protective lioness, between Jiang Chuan and the female subordinate. Her pretty face was frosty, and her voice, though clear, carried an undeniable declaration:

"Whether my boyfriend is fierce or not, I know it myself!"

"Don't trouble yourself with that!"

Xiaoxia knew exactly what was going on.

Jiang Chuan is so outstanding, he'll definitely have no shortage of sisters in the future.

She welcomed Hanako-nee, a gentle, virtuous, and kind-hearted woman, with open arms and feet.

But this kind of slutty, promiscuous woman, who looks so seductive and has some kind of filthy relationship with that bastard Mascherano, is absolutely unacceptable!

With Hanako-nee away, she's the second oldest in the family, so she has to keep a close eye on things!

Who knows if this woman is clean or has any diseases? What if she hooks up with Jiang Chuan and makes a mess of the house?

We must guard against it at all costs!

The female subordinate's smile froze on her face after being rebuked by Xiaoxia, and her outstretched hand awkwardly stopped in mid-air.

She glanced at Xia's wary yet pretty face, then at Jiang Chuan's expressionless, even slightly approving, gaze at Xia. She cursed him inwardly, calling him a "little hussy," and could only awkwardly withdraw her hand, slinking back to Ma Zhishi's side with her hips swaying.

Jiang Chuan felt a warm glow in his heart as he looked at Xiaoxia, who was standing protectively in front of him like a fluttering kitten.

He reached out and affectionately ruffled Xiaoxia's soft hair, smiling as he said, "Well done."

When he rubbed her, Xiaoxia's fierce aura dissipated considerably. Her ears turned slightly red, but she still proudly raised her chin and carefully put away the orange badge.

Jiang Chuan won this!

Just then, a rapid and loud siren sounded from afar, quickly rang out outside the dojo, followed by orderly footsteps and stern shouts.

"Listen up, everyone inside! We are from the Vermilion City Police Department! We are conducting a lawful search of the Vermilion Gym! Please cooperate!"

The dojo's main door was suddenly pushed open.

The dazzling light shone in, dispelling the gloom in the room.

Led by Officer Jenny, several fully armed police officers filed in and quickly took control of the entrances and exits.

Miss Officer Jenny, dressed in a crisp police uniform, looked dashing and her pretty face was frosty. Her gaze swept across the room like lightning, finally settling on Mascherano, whose expression had changed drastically.

"Lt. Surge! You are suspected of multiple counts of indecent assault and threatening female trainers, as well as abusing your gym authority and harming other people's Pokémon! Please come with us to the police station for questioning!"

Miss Officer Jenny's voice was clear, cold, and left no room for argument.

Ma Zhishi panicked at first, but quickly forced himself to calm down and roared, his voice trembling with fear:

"Officer Jenny! What right do you have to arrest me? I'm the official Gym Leader of Vermilion City! I'm the city's representative! Your police department has no right to arrest me directly! I want to see the mayor! I want to contact the League!"

He tried to exert pressure using his identity and network of connections.

Miss Officer Jenny had anticipated this, and with a cold snort, she took a document stamped with a red seal from the officer beside her and presented it directly to Mascherano.

"Look carefully! This is a special arrest warrant jointly issued by the Kanto Alliance Headquarters and the Konoha City Government! It authorizes the police to take coercive measures against city officials suspected of serious crimes!"

"Your connections can't protect you anymore, Maslow!"

The bright red seal and striking words were like the last straw, breaking down Ma Zhishi's psychological defenses.

His face turned deathly pale instantly, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

"No...it's impossible...you..."

He instinctively took a step back, his hand reaching for his waist, as if he still wanted to resist.

"Raichu! Here... Ah!" He instinctively wanted to call out Raichu, but suddenly remembered that his strongest Raichu had just been electrocuted by that terrifying Pikachu and was still lying unconscious in its Poké Ball!

Ma Xueshi was utterly desperate.

"Take him down!" Officer Jenny commanded.

Two tall policemen immediately stepped forward and swiftly handcuffed Ma Zhishi.

The two henchmen, a man and a woman, were also terrified, their faces pale and trembling, and were taken into custody by the other police officers.

"You...you wait! I won't let you get away with this!" As Ma Zhishi was being led past Jiang Chuan, his eyes were bloodshot as he glared fiercely at him and Xiaoxia, hissing in a low voice.

Jiang Chuan merely glanced at him indifferently, not even bothering to reply.

It's just the lament of a defeated dog.