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

This afternoon I saw Chigusa and Kasumi wearing maid outfits; they were getting their glue done today.

Day 3: Applying glue.

Day 4: Apply glue.

Day 5: Applying glue.

Day 6: Ash, Ash, how could you be so degenerate! Have you forgotten your dream of becoming a Pokémon Master?!

Look at Pikachu's pitiful little eyes! How long has it been since you took it out for exercise? You can't keep going like this!

Day 7: Apply glue.

Day 8: Applying glue.

Ash was worried that if he set off on his own, he might easily get lost in the forest because the gym leader of Ecruteak Gym had not yet returned.

So he stayed at Genzoru for an extra week, during which time Ash fought day and night.

It is constantly being infused with thousands of herbs without stopping.

Ash only closed the diary he used to keep himself in check when news came that the Gym Leader of Orb City, Matsushita, had returned to Orb City.

He patted the little peach beneath him, said a proper goodbye, and, rousing himself, took Xiaoxia and left the Genzory Dojo.

"Pikachu, this week feels like a lifetime. Don't you feel empty, like you haven't accomplished anything?"

“Pikachu…”

Pikachu thought carefully about how it had spent the week, and it seemed that it had spent every day playing with its other friends in the forest behind the mountain.

They usually eat tree fruits and play hide-and-seek.

Suddenly, the little yellow mouse was surprised to find that all the memories were happy ones, and Pikachu was even a little smitten.

However, it knew that this couldn't go on, as it had made a promise with Ash to become the strongest Pokémon and trainer together.

Immediately nod his little head in a fake manner to agree with Ash.

Seeing that Pikachu truly understood him, Ash quickly hugged it tightly.

"Great, Pikachu! I knew you'd be my best friend!"

"Starting today, our training intensity for the next week will be increased sevenfold! Let's make up for all the training we missed, Pikachu!"

"Pikachu?!" (What?!)

Is it too late to regret it now? Pikachu suddenly wanted to run away.

Unfortunately, this place is a typical black market shop for Ash; you can only enter, but you can't leave.

It's like he hit the jackpot for the Pikachu to fall into his hands!

"Alright, let's start with a three-ton weighted ultramarathon!"

They were going to run from Genzoryu Dojo to Enchok City.

With the help of an apprentice from the Genzo Gym who was familiar with the surrounding roads, Ash and Misty crossed the forest and arrived at the outskirts of Orb City in just one day.

"Pikachu~"

The Pikachu beside them was exhausted and collapsed on the ground, its little belly bulging as it panted heavily, which was quite adorable.

However, Ash was as energetic as ever, as if the crazy week had no effect on him at all.

This is what they mean by unwavering strength; future generations of girls are truly blessed.

After thanking the little girl who had shown him the way, Ash stood on the edge of the cliff, full of pride, looking at the city of Orb, whose buildings were already faintly visible in the distance.

"I've finally arrived! Enju Dojo, here I come!"

"Don't be too happy yet, Xiao Zhi. We still have another day to travel before we get there."

Xiaoxia picked up Pikachu and placed it on Ash's shoulder, then went to the edge of the cliff at the top of the mountain to look at the scenery below.

"That'll be quick. The rest of the road is a straight stretch, so even we won't get lost."

Although he really wanted to set off immediately, Xiaozhi looked at the sky and saw that the sun was shining brightly at this moment.

"It's time for lunch."

As the saying goes, "Food is the foundation of life," and Ash and Misty released their Pokémon to prepare them before their meal.

Especially the two new companions.

During his week at the Genzo Gym, Ash wasn't completely obsessed with that kind of thing... well, he was a little bit obsessed.

But at least Ash remembered to take some time to go to the back of the gym with Misty and use the two new battle tickets they had acquired.

These are random battle tickets obtained from the Chigusa quest, which turn into Water-type Pokémon battle tickets after being taken out.

And the Fighting-type Pokémon Battle Ticket obtained from Bea.

After being used consecutively in the open space behind the mountain, the Water-type Battle Ticket summoned an adorable, round, blue water rat.

It has very small feet, no arms, and a large round object at the end of its tail.

"Oh my, it's Lulili! It's so cute!" Xiaoxia exclaimed excitedly as soon as she saw it.

The little guy's timid expression was so adorable that it instantly triggered Xia's maternal instincts.

However, although Lulili was timid, she was surprisingly strong. Her small feet were able to easily kick over the blue crocodiles that were surrounding her in the attack.

"It's actually the Hercules trait."

Perhaps because they were too timid, they were frightened by the overwhelming presence of Ash's entire group of villainous Pokémon as soon as they came out.

Luli ran like crazy the whole time, finally stopping only when she crashed into Xiaoxia's arms.

Seeing how much it liked Misty, Ash decided to entrust Azur Lane to Misty for training.

After all, Ash isn't really interested in cute Pokémon; he prefers more masculine ones to fit his aesthetic.

The next Fighting-type battle summoned the very same tough Pokémon that Ash had been hoping for.

Although it is a juvenile form.

Perhaps because of the reward from the quest triggered by Bea, a Galar, Ash managed to summon another Kushner with the Battle Ticket.

"Think about it carefully, how many bears do I have on me right now?"

With Moon Bear, the martial arts bear master, and this bear apprentice, Bald Qiang, the bear brothers, and the bear duo are now complete.

Just like the previous Xiong Da, the new little bear performed a set of signature punches that belonged to the bear apprentice as soon as he appeared.

However, unlike Xiong Da, this bear apprentice was clearly more gluttonous and did not show any fear when it first appeared.

He kept staring at the maple syrup in the little black boy's hand, drooling non-stop.

The process of taming Xiong Er was much easier than when Xiong Da was here. As soon as Xiao Zhi took out the honey, the newly arrived Xiong Er immediately knelt down.

It immediately ran over and hugged Ash's leg, and successfully caught it with a single throw of a Poké Ball.

"What a little glutton."

It's quite fitting that it succumbed to food so easily; it certainly lives up to its name, Xiong Er (meaning "Two Bears"). Xiong Da (meaning "Big Bear") seems much more reliable.

Originally, Xiong Da was quite happy to see a little brother of his own species arrive.

He planned to take good care of Xiong Er, just like Bald Qiang and Yueyue Xiong had taken care of him. However, Xiong Er's silly and greedy appearance made Xiong Da shake his head in disapproval.

Similarly, after Xiong Er arrived, its own special mission also began.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a new epic side quest, "The Profound Meaning of Martial Arts!": Please guide your bear apprentice to experience the true essence of martial arts!]

[Mission Requirements: Raise your Kumamon's friendship level to the maximum and defeat 100 Dark or Water-type Pokémon.]

[Rewards: Alliance Coins +5000; Attack +4; Defense +4; Rare Evolution Item: Evil Scroll/Water Scroll +1]

After lunch, Xiao Zhi combed Xiong Er's fur thoughtfully.

Previously, with the help of Team Rocket, Xiong Da was the first to max out his Dark-type Pokémon, so now Xiong Er should focus on training Water-type Pokémon.

With Xiaoxia here, I believe this mission should be easy to complete. It's so great to have you by my side, Xiaoxia!

Moreover, unlike Rinka, who is unwilling to hold back in battles, Ash has complete confidence in Misty's strength.

"I have a feeling you're thinking about something really rude!"

When Xiaoxia noticed that Xiaozhi was staring at her, she instinctively felt that something was wrong.

"I was thinking, Misty, it's great that your Water-type Pokémon is so weak."

"Hey!"

"Damn it, Ash is such a big idiot!" Misty thought to herself.

She must secretly work hard and amaze everyone, and then she must make Ash respect her as the most beautiful girl in the universe again.

The Queen of Water will be on top then!

"Hmph, I'll show you how powerful Misty is, you brat!"

"Let's cheer each other on, Pokémon Ruli."

"Pok, Bi~"

"Luli~"

Then Ash dragged her to battle with Xiong Er.

"This is all so that you can become stronger, Xia!"

"It's clearly for his own sake!"

Back when Ash was at the Genzo Gym, he accidentally lost his mind one night and, during a sprint, told Misty about his plan to have the Cerulean sisters.

"My unreliable sisters have gone too far. I won't let them get away with this easily!"

Of course, she was just saying it; when the time came, if Sakura-nee made Xiaoxia feel wronged, she would definitely soften her heart and agree.

In battles against Ash, Misty can only get beaten up now.

Even against Azur Lane with the Huge Power ability, Ash's Kumamon won in a row.

Although both of them are currently at the level of stray dogs on the roadside, there are still differences between them.

Ash's roadside is stronger than Misty's roadside!