Azure Star is also a Pokémon Master!

Chapter 139 An Encounter in the Evergreen Forest: Whose Pidgeot?! (3K)

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Golden City, the largest city in Kanto, boasts towering buildings and bustling crowds, making it just as prosperous as Miyamon City.

As soon as Su Yi and Lu Cao exited the airport, they could see the towering Silver Company building in the city center in the distance.

This is a company that specializes in producing all kinds of Pokémon-related items, such as Poké Balls, healing items, held items, and TMs.

However, it won't be long before Devon Corporation in the Hoenn region catches up, developing new types of Poké Balls and researching fossil restoration technology.

Su Yi plans to visit Hoenn to see the fossil restoration technology.

"Arrived in the most bustling city in Kanto, Goldenrod City." Su Yi used his Rotom phone to shoot a short video and then uploaded it to his social media feed.

"Su Yi, which way do we go, meow?" Lu Cao looked at the bustling street and was momentarily confused.

"There's no airport or train station in Zhenxin Town, you can only get there by flying," Su Yi said after checking the details on his phone.

"Corviknight, I'm counting on you." After determining the direction, Su Yi mounted Corviknight and flew southwest towards Goldenrod City.

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The feeling of flying with a Pokémon is completely different from flying in an airplane; the strong wind on your face is very pleasant.

The Steelraven flew over a vast forest, overlooking the green earth, giving one a full sense of the immensity of the world.

As Corviknight flew by, a flock of bird-like Pokémon took flight from the forest.

“It’s Bobo.” Su Yi recognized the group of the first generation of house birds.

"Wow!"

Then, another group of Pokémon flew up from the forest and chased after the Pidgey.

"It's a Spearow!"

Su Yi watched in surprise as these two bird-like Pokémon met, and then the two seemed to be at each other's throats.

These two bird-like Pokémon, which are widely distributed in forests, seem to be fighting for territory and resources.

"Gah!"

Just as the two groups of Pokémon were facing off, three Finch arrived.

"The evolved form of Spearow?"

The balance of power began to tip in favor of the Fierce Sparrows.

"Caw!" To everyone's surprise, the big-billed sparrow seemed to regard Su Yi and his group as intruders and let out a threatening cry.

"Oh ho? Don't be ungrateful." Su Yi raised an eyebrow.

"Goooo!"

At that moment, three more Pokémon flew out of the forest.

"There are two Pidgeys and one Pidgeotto..."

Um.

Su Yi still prefers to call it the Eagle.

The name "Big Bird" is said to be the official translation, but just hearing it makes it sound like some kind of unorthodox translation from the early days when translations were all over the place.

The lead Pidgeot flew over and blocked the Great Peacock, which was showing hostility towards Su Yi.

"This is a fight between us, don't involve others, meow," Luca translated as she listened to the leader, Pidgeot.

"Caw!" The big-billed finches clearly wouldn't listen to the Pidgeot's advice; this was their territory, and any intruder would be expelled.

"Steel Armored Raven, Air Blade!" Su Yi didn't waste any words and directly ordered the use of the move.

"Maga!" Corviknight flapped its wings, and several air blades flew out, slicing towards Pidgeot.

The big-mouthed sparrow hurriedly dodged, but was still hit by the continuous air blades.

"Steel Wings!"

The Armored Raven spread its steel wings and charged between the three Big-billed Sparrows, fiercely ramming them with its steel wings.

With the steel wings flapping, the three big-billed sparrows were instantly defeated.

When the Fiery Sparrows saw that their leader was being attacked, they did not run away, but instead attacked it as a group.

"Storm!" Su Yi gave the order again.

The Steel-armored Raven flapped its wings, unleashing a violent hurricane that sent the flock of fiery sparrows tumbling about in an instant.

"Coo-hoo!" Pidgeot looked on in surprise at the fleeing finches and their flock.

Su Yi curled his lip and said, "Now you know who's the boss, huh?"

After being amazed by the strength of this bird Pokémon that it had never seen before, Pidgeot flew over to express its gratitude.

"You're welcome." Su Yi waved his hand dismissively.

This is a resource competition between two groups of Pokémon, which is also a common occurrence between wild Pokémon populations.

Therefore, the Pokémon roaming in Miyako City are not necessarily in a worse situation than wild Pokémon.

"This Pidgeot is quite reasonable and polite; it doesn't seem like a wild Pokémon at all."

Su Yi was somewhat surprised to see Pidgeot showing such a friendly attitude.

While Pidgey is a relatively gentle Pokémon suitable for beginners, its final evolution, Pidgeot, is a true raptor.

Moreover, a creature that has survived in the wild and evolved into a Pidgeot through battles should be much more wary.

Moreover, Su Yi is human, and Corviknight is a Pokémon they've never seen before.

Logically speaking, even if it doesn't show hostility like the temperamental big-billed finches, it should still be wary and cautious.

Even Pokémon that roam the city and have seen humans often will be wary when they see humans entering their territory.

"Like a Pokémon that has seen the outside world..."

As Su Yi spoke, a sudden idea struck him, and he asked, "Rotom, what's the name of this forest?"

Rotom the phone flew out and said, "According to the updated map... this is Rotom in Evergreen Forest."

"An evergreen forest?!"

Su Yi glanced at Pidgeot, who was concerned about whether its companion was injured, and immediately had a guess in his mind.

"You wouldn't happen to be Ash's Pidgeot, would you?!"

"Goo-hoo!?" Pidgeot looked over in surprise upon hearing the familiar name.

"It really is! What a coincidence!?" Seeing this reaction, Su Yi was basically certain.

The Pidgey flew over excitedly, chirping away.

"Do you know my trainer? How is Ash doing? That's what it asked, meow," Dewgrass translated.

Su Yi smiled and said, "We know each other to some extent."

"As for how Ash is doing now, I don't know where he is traveling to. But I think there's nothing that could bother him for a long time."

"Oh, right! I'm going to Professor Oak's lab later. I can record a video for you and try to contact Ash to tell him how you're doing."

"Goo-hoo!!" Pidgeot nodded happily.

The Rotom phone started recording a video of Pidgeot, who happily talked to the camera.

Although it couldn't understand Pokémon's language, Pidgeot's sincere expression showed that it missed Ash.

There's a meme in the Pokémon anime community about releasing Pidgeot.

As one of Ash's first Pokémon, Pidgeot was loyal to Ash even when it was still a Pidgeotto, and made great contributions to Ash.

Unlike the troublesome Charizards, it never had any disagreements with Ash and was a down-to-earth and hardworking Pokémon.

After Ash participated in his first major tournament, the Indigo League, Pidgeot evolved into Pidgeot to protect the Pidgey group that was being harassed by Finch, and Ash left it in Viridian Forest.

Before leaving, Xiao Zhi said that he would come back to pick it up after he finished what he was doing.

But even after traveling to so many regions, Pidgeot only appeared once or twice in my memories.

Although the Pidgeot was not officially released, the actual situation was almost the same as being released, which is why this meme came about.

But if you think about it carefully, you'll realize that this is all the screenwriter's fault. With Ash's love for Pokémon, how could he forget every Pokémon he caught?

Moreover, Ash's somber expression after leaving Pidgeot suggested that he had already made up his mind.

Pidgeot's situation is remarkably similar to Corviknight's; both are fighting to protect their kind.

Ash couldn't selfishly ask Pidgeot to abandon its pack and leave with him.

So he was already prepared; at that time, he was mature beyond his years.

Ash learned early on to prioritize the well-being of his Pokémon, letting Butterfree travel with his beloved, and letting Pidgeot stay behind to protect its kind...

From this moment on, Ash had already taken his first step towards becoming a Pokémon Master.

Perhaps after Ash wins the Grand Slam, he will return to see his old friend and share his joy.

"I'm doing well here. The tribe is starting to grow stronger. Don't worry about me. Go on your travels and make sure you become even stronger..."

As Lucao translated, her words were full of reassurance and blessings for Xiaozhi.

"I will definitely bring it to Xiaozhi," Su Yi said solemnly.

Although it's not exactly something to make up for regrets, it's still something I've done to fulfill my own wishes.

"Goo-hoo~" Pidgeot sincerely expressed its gratitude to Su Yi.

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"That Pokémon has a trainer? Did it choose to stay to protect its kind?"

On the way, Su Yi briefly told Lu Cao about the Pidgeot.

“Maga.” A look of agreement with the eagle flashed in the Corviknight’s eyes. They had both sacrificed something for their clan.

"Will its trainer come back for it? Won't it be lonely?" Luca asked.

"Although it misses its trainer, it also has its own pack to keep it company."