Chapter 344: Lavaridge Gym

Chapter 344: Chapter 344: Lavaridge Gym

Chapter 344: Lavaridge Gym

After dealing with the members of Team Aqua and Team Magma, Ash’s group finally arrived at Lavaridge Town.

Because it is backed by the dormant volcano, Yantotsu Mountain, Lavaridge Town has many hot springs of various sizes.

Relying on these hot spring resources, Lavaridge Town has also become a tourist city in the Hoenn region.

After Ash’s group arrived in Lavaridge Town, they were in no hurry to conduct a Gym Challenge, but instead went to enjoy the unique hot springs and sand baths of Lavaridge Town first.

Of course, as a top-tier foodie, May did not miss out on the local delicacies of Lavaridge Town.

She held a bag of local specialty hot spring buns and exclaimed: "So delicious!"

"Is it really that good?" Ash asked skeptically.

It wasn’t that he didn’t believe May; it was just that every time May ate a local specialty in a city, she would make the same exclamation.

"Of course it’s delicious! Come on, Eevee, Pikachu, Jirachi, you guys try some too."

May generously fed Pikachu and the others.

After Pikachu and the others finished eating, they all made sounds of appreciation.

Jirachi even shouted to Ash: "So delicious~ Ash, you should try some too!"

Just as Ash’s group was planning to go to the Lavaridge Gym, the Team Rocket Trio was currently relaxing in the hot springs.

Although they hadn’t figured out what Team Magma’s goal was on Yantotsu Mountain, they had made a big profit after flipping the machine they had swiped.

So, after seeing Ash’s group enjoying life, they also started to follow suit and relax.

Lavaridge Gym.

Ash and the others stood at the entrance of the Gym and shouted inside: "Good afternoon, we are here for a Gym Challenge!"

After waiting for a long time without a response, Brock called out: "Is anyone there?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a girl whose clothes were on fire ran around in a panic.

"So hot! So hot..."

"Mudkip, use Water Gun."

Although he didn’t know what was happening, Brock still extended a helping hand immediately.

Mudkip’s Water Gun sprayed the girl all over.

"I’m saved~"

The girl showed an expression of relief at surviving the ordeal.

She then took off her burnt jacket, revealing her sexy figure.

"Thank you!"

Seeing this, Brock was immediately "interested!"

"You’re too beautiful, your flames have burned into my heart, let us..." Brock clung to her like a simp.

His actions made Ash and May shake their heads secretly. Jirachi, seemingly understanding Ash and May’s awkwardness, used Teleport to send Brock to the fountain nearby to cool off.

Jirachi’s move made Ash quite satisfied.

"But why were your clothes on fire?" May asked curiously.

"Because I was doing special training for Mag and Meg! Oh right, my name is Azusa."

As soon as Azusa finished speaking, two Slugma appeared on her left and right sides.

Ash glanced at them and said: "These two Slugma... are about to evolve, right?"

"That’s right. It’s because they are about to evolve that I was helping them with special training, and I accidentally got burned by the flames they spat out. By the way, why are you here?"

Azusa looked at Ash’s group in confusion.

"I am Ash from Pallet Town, and I am here for a Gym Challenge," Ash said.

"My name is May, and I am also here for a Gym Challenge," May also stated her purpose.

"You want to battle? And two people at that? That’s great, finally, challengers have arrived!"

When Azusa heard that Ash and May were challengers, she immediately became excited.

She took a big step forward, came in front of the two, and said excitedly: "I have been waiting for challengers like you to come. Finally, there is a match to play, I’m burning up!"

"But isn’t the Gym Leader of Lavaridge Gym an old man named Grandpa Mura?"

Brock looked at Azusa in confusion.

"Torkoal, puff it out!"

Azusa didn’t answer Brock’s question directly, but released her other Pokémon.

"Torkoal has coal, oh!"

She threw a piece of coal for Torkoal to eat. After Torkoal ate it, black smoke sprayed from its nose and shell at the same time.

"Yay, Torkoal is in great condition!"

May took out her Pokédex, "Torkoal? It looks like a pretty strong opponent!"

"Alright, which one of you is challenging first?"

Azusa struck a battle pose, "Torkoal, for Grandpa’s sake, you have to fight a heated battle!"

Torkoal sprayed thick smoke in response.

"Wait a minute, is the Gym Challenge really going to be held at the entrance?"

May looked at Azusa in confusion.

Azusa seemed to recall something and scratched her head awkwardly: "Oh yeah, a normal Gym Challenge has to be held on the battlefield!"

Her reaction left Ash’s group feeling speechless; she was practically a newbie Trainer who didn’t know anything.

Under Azusa’s lead, Ash’s group witnessed an even more outrageous situation.

The Lavaridge Gym’s battlefield looked like it had been illegally mined, full of pits and mounds of dirt.

"This is the battlefield?"

Ash and May looked at Azusa speechlessly.

"Ah~ I’m doomed, I forgot to clean it up!"

Azusa explained embarrassedly: "I remember now, this was caused by the challenger’s Pokémon constantly using the move Dig during the last Gym Challenge. I’m sorry, I was too keen on special training for Slugma and forgot to repair the battlefield."

To express her apology, Azusa invited Ash and the others to the Gym lounge to rest.

Seeing the state of the battlefield, Ash and the others knew clearly that it was impossible to conduct the Gym Challenge today.

"Anyway, you guys should rest for a while!" Azusa brought a few drinks and placed them in front of Ash and the others.

Ash said: "Thank you, Azusa!"

"By the way, Ms. Azusa, what are the rules for the Fuyan Gym Challenge?" May asked curiously.

Azusa recalled and said: "Hmm... My grandfather adjusted it based on the situation of how many badges the opponent has obtained; 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 are all possible."

Hearing this, May immediately had a feeling that she was unreliable, "Uh, Ms. Azusa, are you really a Gym Leader?"

"The Gym Leader of Lavaridge Gym is of course me, but I only took office three days ago," Azusa said with great pride.

Ash also looked at her in surprise: "Took office three days ago?"

"Yes, before that, it was my grandfather who served."

"Is it Ms. Azusa’s own grandfather?"

"Yes, everyone calls him Grandpa Mura. My grandfather’s Typhlosion is very powerful, so strong that it can almost be said to be invincible. But one day..."

Azusa told Ash’s group the whole process of her taking office.

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