He knows Pokémon better than me.

"The other two starter Pokémon from the Kanto region can also Gigantamax."

Kawu added with a smile.

This gave Ash some ideas. His Bulbasaur and Wartortle weren't interested in evolving into their bulky final forms, so they remained in their second stage.

If you really want to evolve, you can basically evolve on the spot with just a thought.

However, Charizard could be invited over for a taste of Dynamax soup?

"Then I'll be going now, Mr. Kawu."

Ash said goodbye and prepared to go back and ask Professor Oak if Charizard was available to visit the Galar region recently.

Flame Ace stayed at the Motostoke Arena to practice, while Ninetales, Arcanine, and Centiskorps immediately surrounded him, continuing their one-against-three training session.

After all, it's very close to the castle; Flame Ace can run home in ten minutes.

After leaving the stadium, halfway there, Ash casually dialed Professor Oak's number:
"Charizard? It's a big star now, it's not at the research institute~"

On the other side of the screen, Professor Oak also had a sigh.

Unlike other Pokémon, which mostly stay in Pallet Town's backyard, or at most wander around the back mountains or the Distortion World.
Charizard is quite busy.

After all, it still has a Fire-Breathing Dragon Valley, and it spends most of its time training in the Johto region.

After all, his wife and children are there too.

Walking down the street, Xiao Zhi suddenly snapped out of his daze, stared at the screen, and exclaimed in surprise:

"Wait a minute, when did Charizard have babies? How come I didn't know?!"

All he knew was that a few green caterpillars had hatched on a butterfly in the backyard.

When did Charizard become a father?!

"That's normal. Miss Ji Ke's female Charizard is very healthy, and the two of them have been together for several years now."

Professor Oak wore a knowing, experienced expression.

In addition, the Fire Dragon Valley is a place where fierce battles rage every day. The heat is too intense during the day, so at night, it's natural to find a place to put out the fire.

"Uh okay."

Ash chuckled dryly and replied, "So the mother of the child is that Charizard with the pink bow on its head?"

It seems that it wasn't really that surprising.

He couldn't tell anything from the human girl wearing the bow. But the fire-breathing dragon with the bow was indeed very cute!

The Charizard matter had to be put on hold for the time being, and the problem with Uncle Pierre's general store was also temporarily resolved. Ash, with his head in his hands, leisurely walked back to the watchtower.

As he passed by Ya Ya Lake, he subconsciously looked towards the center of the lake, and there he saw two unexpected figures on the surface.

Da da da--!
Lucario was walking on water at an extremely fast speed, while Gengar floated above its head following behind, its ears drooping the whole time, looking listless.

The two were approaching the small island in the lake.

"Did something happen?"

Ash was intrigued and quickly went to the shore. Just then, Crab was dozing off at the bottom of the lake nearby.

Waveguide power, activate!
Soon the giant crab surfaced and greeted him by blowing bubbles.

Ash jumped onto Kingler's head, and the latter, holding its large pincers, swam sideways toward the island in the lake.

Upon landing on the island, the fog thickened considerably.

In the sparse grove, the person the two were meeting could be seen to be the mother, Dorombalut.

"Gengar" Gengar was bowing its head, honestly apologizing to Draco.

Dorambaruto floated in mid-air, swaying its translucent tail, its face still bearing a disgruntled expression.

Lucario stood in the middle with his arms crossed, looking serious, acting as the middleman/middle dog.

Would a Gengar apologize so honestly?

Xiao Zhi immediately rubbed his eyes, realizing that the scene before him was not an illusion.

Wow——!
Suddenly, he felt something moving in his pocket. Looking down, he saw a Doron Messiah had crawled into his pocket, its flat, triangular head peeking out and staring at him curiously with its big, pale yellow eyes.

Ash rubbed its head. This seemed to be the boldest Draco Messia, always floating at the front.

Although I don't know what happened,
"It must be Gengar's problem."

Xiao Zhi didn't even hesitate for a moment.

A quick deduction confirms it: Gengar has its eye on this female Ghost Dragon!
Fortunately, it seems I don't need to get involved myself anymore.

Lucario pried open Gengar's mouth and pulled out all sorts of strange, thin, pipe-like devices.

These can be used like slides, allowing Dorgonmesia to run and play inside.

Finally, Lucario pulled a large, silvery-white object from Gengar's four-dimensional mouth, and Dragapult's expression immediately softened.

This is a silver-white roly-poly punching bag with a metallic finish. The pattern on its surface outlines a flat-headed head and short, stubby limbs extending from either side.

This is the same sandbag as the one from Aluminum Steel Dragon!

Both being Dragon-type Pokémon from the Galar region, Duraludon even competed with them for the title of "pseudo-legendary" in the past.

Furthermore, the neighboring Padia region has recently discovered the evolutionary path of Duraludon, with the evolved individual possessing base stats that are in no way inferior to pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Some have even suggested creating a "dual pseudo-legendary" system in the Galar region, similar to the Hoenn region.

Therefore, these two native Galar dragons do not have a very good relationship.

Using aluminum steel wire as a punching bag for exercise is undoubtedly the best apology gift!

"Xiah~!" "Xiah~!" "Xiah~!"

Even a few of the little dragons, Mesia, couldn't wait to try it out, flying over and headbutting the sandbag.

However, the force was insufficient, and the aluminum-steel dragon tumbler quickly countered, causing several dragons to flee in panic.

But soon, it flew back again and tried to headbutt it.

— Repeating this process over and over again is a classic example of someone who's both bad at the game and loves to play.

"Ruto!"

Even Dorambaruto's eyes sharpened, and he licked his lips, inexplicably wanting to fire two dragon arrows at this aluminum steel dragon sandbag!
After accepting the gift, Draco shook its paw, signifying that it had completely forgiven Gengar.

Gengar also regained its spirits.

But the next second, Gengar blushed, poked its chubby little hands at its fingers, and turned to look at Dragapult, asking ambiguously:
"Gengga Gengga"

I wonder if you're free, madam? Let's go hiking together tonight.
Before he could finish speaking, Lucario covered Gengar's mouth with his other hand, and shook his head helplessly while holding his forehead.

Gengar, could you please use your upper body to think before you speak?

"Luca."

Thinking about how he had to generate GDP for Watchtower Castle and deal with his troublesome predecessors, Lucario couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

This is really giving me a headache! (End of Chapter)