The blue port of Kuye City is blown by the sea breeze.
Quoting Dr. Oki's work: "Dead leaves are the orange color of sunset."
The afterglow of sunset spreads over the sea, casting an orange halo over the entire city.
The "orange badge" of the dead leaves is hence the name.
When docked at Dry Leaf Port, you can see a luxury liner named "Flower".
The captain of the "Flower" is none other than Ma Zhishi, known as the "Lightning Tough Guy".
Lu Ye looked at the big signboard of the Dead Leaf Gym with mixed emotions.
Is the salary of a gym leader really low?
Not only Xiao Gang is going to be a security guard, but Ma Zhishi is going to be a sailor...
"Kou Jie!" Gengar was floating in the air, looking at the signboard, and nodded with a smile.
This new guy is very smart!
No need for me to remind you, I just came to the gym on my own!
"Whether the badge is a badge or not is another matter. The baby you are bringing cannot get lost..."
Lu Ye shook his head and followed Xiaozhi's footsteps.
…
Inside the Dead Leaf Gym.
A strong man with yellow hair, wearing a camouflage vest and overalls, his legs resting on the table, wearing headphones and shaking his head.
As a former major of He Zhong, Ma Zhishi is also a loyal fan of trap.
It is said that he also recorded and released a hip-hop album by himself...but the sales were quite dismal.
"Master!"
The noise broke Ma Zhishi's leisure time.
He took off his headphones and looked dissatisfied: "What's wrong?"
"A challenger is coming."
A member of Ma Zhishi’s team, Sausage Mouth Tony said dryly:
"Vice Captain Biscuit has already started fighting with the challenger!"
"Oh." Ma Zhishi said lazily, "Why don't we just let Biscuit solve it directly?"
"But the problem is..." Tony whispered, "That challenger seems to be the trainer who defeated you before!"
Ma Zhishi was slightly startled, and a fierce smile appeared on his face.
When dealing with trainers who challenge for the second time, gym leaders will naturally show their true level.
"Have you defeated me before?"
Ma Zhishi stood up, turned his neck, and made a soft sound.
"Let's see who the challenger is!"
…
"Pikachu, Iron Tail!"
When Lu Ye walked into the Dead Leaf Gym, Xiaozhi had already started the second round of challenges.
The womanly Biscuit commanded Raichu and constantly counterattacked.
In the end, Ash's Pikachu was knocked out by Raichu's "Volt Attack" and fell into a circle.
Is this already the second round? Lu Ye said blankly:
"Your efficiency is too fast..."
Xiaozhi hugged Pikachu with one hand, scratched his head and said with a smile: "Because, you can't let go of any opportunity to become stronger..."
"Didn't you already get the orange badge?"
Xiaozhi nodded and said seriously: "But I still want to ask Mr. Ma Zhishi about the fighting skills of the electric type!"
If there is any difference between DP Xiaozhi and Muji Xiaozhi, it is the change in mentality.
Muji Xiaozhi is extremely paranoid and even a little arrogant...
But under the guidance of Qinglu, Teacher Lu and others, Xiaozhi has obviously embarked on the path of continuous learning.
Lu Ye touched his chin.
Logically speaking, with Ma Zhishi's strength, it is impossible to lose to Xiaozhi, a stupid young man.
The only possibility is to release the entire Pacific Ocean.
But even so, Ma Zhishi is also the first gym leader that Ash has defeated...
Ma Zhishi, shame on you!
"Hey, kid, what do you think Mr. Ma Zhishi is!"
Biskuis frowned and said: "He is not free enough to spend time with you two!"
two?
Lu Ye looked left and right, pointing at himself.
"What are you looking at?" Biscuit said coldly, "If you want to challenge the gym leader, you must pass my level first!"
Lu Zhi was overjoyed for the first time.
Is there such a good thing?
"No need, you go on with your business."
Lu Ye smiled heartily and was about to drag Xiaozhi away.
Pikachu in Xiaozhi's arms suddenly woke up.
"Pika..." Pikachu said that he could still fight.
"Pikachu, let's go heal first." Xiaozhi comforted Pikachu, "I'll challenge you again next time!"
"Pickup...(︿)"
At this moment.
With a 'clatter', the back door opened from both sides.
"Boy, don't leave in a hurry yet!"
Ma Zhishi wore punk glasses and camouflage uniforms and crossed his arms in a very chic manner.
Behind him was Tony with a sausage mouth, holding a radio from which rhythmic BGM flowed.
Lu Ye couldn't help but be stunned.
This guy... even brought his own stereo when he appeared?!
Ma Zhishi glanced at Xiaozhi and nodded slightly.
Tony immediately put down the stereo, took out a spray, and handed it to Xiaozhi.
"This is a special wound medicine from the Dead Leaf Gym. It is especially effective for electric shock injuries."
Tony put his mouth on the sausage and whispered: "Don't look at the boss's appearance... he is also friendly to challengers!"
Xiaozhi took the medicine and showed a sincere smile: "Thank you, Mr. Ma Zhishi!"
Ma Zhishi crossed his arms, snorted coldly, and bent down to turn off the BGM on the stereo.
Who I thought it was... turned out to be the baby Xiaozhi.
That’s all, I won’t bully the kids anymore, let’s go back and play video games——
Suddenly, Ma Zhishi glanced at Lu Ye from the corner of his eye and frowned slightly.
This guy seems a little more handsome than me...
Wait.
Ma Zhishi rubbed his chin with his gloved right hand and fell into deep thought.
Why do I feel that this little brother looks familiar...
"Let's go, it's not too late to challenge again next time." Lu Yezheng said to Xiaozhi.
"Yes!" Xiaozhi nodded, smiled and waved: "Mr. Ma Zhishi, see you next time!"
"Wait a minute!" Ma Zhishi shouted.
Walking to Lu Ye's side, Ma Zhishi circled around two or three times and marveled.
This look made Lu Ye's eyelids twitch.
You guy...
You’re not going to give me the badge like Sakaki!?
Ma Zhishi stopped and a smile slowly appeared on his tough face.
"This little brother... let's fight!"
Lu Ye:???
Vice-captain Biskuisi’s expression changed and she stepped forward and said:
"But Captain, he hasn't even..."
"Don't move."
Ma Zhishi stretched out his hand to stop Biskuisi who was about to approach, looked at Xiang Luye, and raised the corners of his mouth.
"This little brother...is not something you can handle..."
This was the first time Biscuit saw her captain looking like he was facing a formidable enemy, and she felt confused.
But that pretty boy looks so thin...
Xiaozhi raised his head curiously and looked around at Ma Zhishi, who was nearly two meters tall, and Teacher Lu, who was about 1.83 meters tall.
"Teacher Lu, Mr. Ma Zhishi... do you two know each other?"
Ma Zhishi laughed and put his arm around Lu Ye's shoulders:
"I encountered it before while playing video games!"
"Right, mentor..." Ma Zhishi whispered.
Lu Ye was not surprised that Ma Zhishi recognized him.
Like Nazi, Ma Zhishi was also one of the three leaders of the Rockets.
After the disintegration of Team Rocket, Ma Zhishi continued to serve as the leader of Kuye City and provided help to Chihong and others in various major events.
It can be said that this is the image of a soldier who is informal, has the ability to make calm judgments, and even has a bit of cold humor.
Although he seems to be a reckless man, and his strength on paper does not look strong.
But what Ma Zhishi is really good at is life-and-death wild fights, and he once put Chi Hong in a desperate situation.
After becoming the owner of the gym, Ma Zhishi lost interest in this type of performance competition, so he just dealt with it.
"No wonder he lost to something stupid..."
Lu Ye thought and smiled slightly.
I’m not going to fight you anyway, so it’s useless for you to look at me like this!
"I have admired you for a long time, Mr. Ma Zhishi."
Ma Zhishi narrowed his eyes, and a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.
When your identity is mentioned...how can you remain so indifferent?
Seeing that Teacher Lu didn't seem to have any intention of fighting, Xiaozhi blinked: "Then, Teacher Lu and I will leave first?"
Ma Zhishi crossed his arms and pondered for a long time.
Rumors about the mentor kept flashing through my mind.
Maybe...he really changed Team Rocket and got recognition from Nazi and even Lord Sakaki.
But, if you want me to admit this guy, unless...
"I still proposed it just now."
Ma Zhishi moved the corners of his mouth, revealing a big smile, with sharp eyes:
"How about it, Teacher Lu... let's have a non-differentiated competition!"
[Ding! New mission found!]
[Mission goal: Defeat Ma Zhishi in an indiscriminate manner]
[Task reward: Candlewood fruit (anti-electricity fruit)*1, insulating gloves (enhanced version)*1!]