Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master.

Chapter 76 Training the Charizard

The day after challenging the Cinnabar Gym, Ash and Misty were still staying at Blaine's inn.

After all, another important purpose of Ash's visit to the Cinnabar Gym was to learn powerful Fire-type moves from Blaine.

In particular, they focused on training the Charizard.

Although Charizard defeated Magmar in yesterday's match, it was actually because Seppie held back in the gym battle.

If we're really talking about raw talent, Blaine is actually at the level of one of the Elite Four or even a champion.

The Kanto region is truly a place where hidden talents abound. Not only are there Champion-level Elite Four members, but the various Gym Leaders also possess formidable strength.

All I can say is that the Kanto region is just too complicated.

"You're up so early, young man."

As soon as Xia Bo, still half asleep, came out of his room, he saw Xiao Zhi returning from his morning exercise.

"Yes, of course. How can I waste such a beautiful morning? Sticking to exercise is a habit I've always maintained."

[Edward: Affection +1]

"What an outstanding young man."

"It's rare that you think so highly of an old man like me. Tell me, what do you want me to train for you?"

"Saboteur, I hope you can help my Charizard learn Flamethrower and Flare Blitz."

Unlike games, in the Pokémon world, you don't need to reach a certain level to learn specific skills.

Instead, you need to actively train in a targeted manner, such as Ash's Treecko learning Seed Bomb and Swellow learning Aerial Awakening.

In the hands of a teacher with extensive experience in Pokémon skill training, various Pokémon can learn powerful skills at a younger age.

So now Ash wants Blaine to strengthen Charizard's power.

"Alright, young man, come with me to the training ground behind the hotel."

"Back then, I conducted a lot of research at the Pokémon Research Institute to explore ways to increase the power of Pokémon moves."

"Although the Pokémon Research Institute is still open, it has been abandoned for quite some time and is usually used as a temporary accommodation for tourists who have not been able to book a hotel."

"So I moved all of the training facilities back to my dojo."

Ash knew that Misty had said that it was because of the research institute and Blaine that Cinnabar Island became the dream destination for Fire-type Pokémon trainers.

"Speaking of which, when your Pikachu used Quick Attack yesterday, I saw its amazing speed and impact. I can help it learn Volt Attack too."

"Really? Mr. Chapel, then I'll leave everything to you. Thank you so much."

Blaine is truly knowledgeable to be able to teach Pikachu Volt Attack.

It seems that in this world, scholar-type characters like Professor Oak can drop a lot of gold coins.

It seems I'll have to work harder on Professor Oak from now on.

Upon arriving at the hotel's backyard, we found various kinds of equipment displayed there.

"This is the place. Release your Charizard."

"Come forth, Charizard!"

The newly released Charizard was a little confused and curiously observed its surroundings with its big head.

"Charizard, now we'll be learning new skills with Blaine. I'll train with you, so do your best!"

"Aww, aww!"

Holding Ash's hand, Charizard immediately raised its arm to indicate that there was no problem.

"It's good that you're motivated. Charizard hasn't had breakfast yet, has he?"

"No, I haven't eaten yet."

"That's good. I have unlimited servings of my special curry rice. Please have a taste."

Three large plates of red curry were brought out from the kitchen and placed in front of Ash and his friends, with one plate each for Charizard and Pikachu.

"We'll learn how to do the big character explosion first."

Ash, who was already very hungry, immediately began to devour the curry rice as soon as it was served, responding to Blaine as he ate.

"Okay, how should we practice, and when do we start?"

"We're already practicing now."

Perhaps because he was too hungry, Xiao Zhi didn't even notice the sizzling sound when the spoon touched the curry.

Something's wrong with this curry.

"what……"

Soon, a strong spicy sensation spread from Ash's stomach to his head, and this magical attack that turned his whole body red was quickly too much for Ash to bear.

It opened its huge mouth and fired a "flame jet".

"Ugh, it's so spicy!"

"Pikachu, Pikachu!"

Pikachu and Charizard are also firing their jets of fire together.

"Ice water, if ice water won't do, milk will do!"

Unfortunately, Blaine's words immediately filled Ash with despair.

"There's no ice water, and no milk, so you'd better finish this whole pot of curry rice."

"Feel the temperature and shape of the flames inside your mouth."

"This is cultivation. When you can shoot flames from your mouth and make them circle, you've passed this stage."

What kind of test is this? And what exactly is added to it that can actually make someone shoot out flames?

[Ding! Side quest triggered: Complete Blaine's first test.]

[Reward: Alliance Coins +800; Attack +1; Gain Skill: Flamethrower]

If learning to use a seed machine gun requires eating watermelon and spitting out seeds, then learning to use a big-character explosion requires eating curry that can breathe fire and spitting it out.

"Hmm, that makes sense!" Ash could only accept it.

Xiao Zhi didn't expect that he would be like a fish when it comes to eating spicy food, taking half an hour to eat just a plate of ordinary curry rice.

Charizard finished eating in 15 minutes, while Pikachu took the longest, 45 minutes.

"This curry rice has a special secret recipe, which is very good for the body. It can enhance physical fitness and allow you to feel the power of fire. It's very precious."

"I wouldn't normally be willing to take it out."

Bob then took a few more plates of curry rice from the kitchen.

"Okay, finish one plate and have another. Remember to really feel the temperature and power of the flames."

Under this amazing training, Ash, Charizard, and Pikachu's mouths turned into red sausages from the spiciness.

But to their surprise, they actually felt the temperature and power of the flames.

Later on, they gradually got used to the spiciness of the curry rice, and were able to control the trajectory of the flames well when they breathed them out.

The flames were successfully made to spin in the air.

[Ding! Side quest completed: Complete Blaine's first test.]

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +800; Attack +1; Skill: Flamethrower]

"Alright, Charizard, remember this feeling of controlling the flames. Now, write out a large character and use Flamethrower."

When the fire-breathing dragon opens its mouth, flames shaped like the Chinese character "Chinese" shoot out from its mouth.

"We did it!" Ash shouted excitedly.

"Not yet, the power is still lacking, and the shape of the large characters is also a bit crooked. We need to train more."

Shaking his head, Xia Bo gave a general assessment of the large, explosive attack.

"However, this Charizard is indeed talented; it has already learned about 6% of it on the first day."

While Charizard continued training here, Blaine took Pikachu to the shooting range next door.

After putting on the weights on its legs, Pikachu was ordered by Blaine to keep using Quick Attack on a target and to wrap its whole body in lightning.

"Will this really work?" Ash asked, full of doubt. But when Ash went to get a glass of water and came back, Pikachu had already learned Volt Attack.

"What! Did Blaine secretly use the TM while I was away?"

The amazing world of Pokémon.

"What did you say?"

"Please guide me further, Professor Chapel!"