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Primeape, as a Fighting-type Pokémon, instinctively sensed shifts in battle aura. When Squirtle first emerged, it seemed unremarkable—but as Ash ordered it to take deep breaths, its energy surged. Water currents swirled around its shell, forming a protective barrier. Primeape's instincts screamed: Danger.
Ash smirked when Primeape hesitated to strike first.
"Squirtle, keep boosting your defense."
"Jel-lle!"
Squirtle's muscles tensed as it focused. The swirling water around it thickened. Primeape, realizing waiting was futile, lunged with Fury Swipes.
"Retreat into your shell and keep charging!"
Squirtle ducked inside its rock-hard shell. Primeape's claws scraped uselessly against it. Undeterred, Primeape hoisted the shell overhead for a Seismic Toss.
"Now—Bubble attack to the eyes!"
Tiny bubbles shot from the shell's openings, bursting against Primeape's face. Blinded, it dropped Squirtle.
"Create distance, then hit it with a full-power Skull Bash!"
"JELLE!"
A blue aura enveloped Squirtle as it rocket-headbutted Primeape, slamming it into a boulder. Primeape crumpled, dazed.
"Squirtle, return." Instead of capturing Primeape immediately, Ash beckoned Squirtle over. He pulled out a fluffy towel and began polishing its shell. "You're doing great. Since you don't want to evolve, we'll focus on mastering what you can do. Keep practicing Iron Defense—it'll be your trump card."
"Jel!" Squirtle hugged Ash, its freshly polished shell gleaming. Pikachu curiously tapped the glossy surface.
"Pika-pi?" (Is it as tough as my Iron Tail now?)
"Jel-jel!" (The boss says my head's gonna be legendary! Maybe even take down a Legendary someday!)
"Lucky!" Chansey cheered. (Keep it up! Dad's training never fails!)
Misty watched their chatter curiously but didn't pry. Ash, meanwhile, approached Primeape. Despite its defeat, rage simmered in its eyes—though it refused to lash out at him.
Ash pulled out acupuncture needles. "Trust me."
Primeape stayed still as Ash inserted the needles into its pressure points. Moments later, its fury melted into calm astonishment.
"This technique helps hot-tempered Pokémon manage their anger," Ash explained, massaging Primeape's scalp. "It's been shared widely, but mine's the original method. So… wanna join us?"
Primeape stared at Ash, then grinned and nodded.
"Prrr…"
"Welcome to the team, partner." Ash continued the massage until Primeape dozed off peacefully. He gently recalled it into a Luxury Ball.
Brock shook his head in awe. "Unreal…"
"Let's move. Celadon City's ahead. I need to restock herbs, and we've got a hotel reservation."
As the group trekked onward, Team Rocket crash-landed in Primeape Valley—surrounded by a horde of glaring Primeape.
"Worst. Timing. Ever…" they groaned in unison.
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