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

Chapter 475 Lazy Man's Banana Paradise

After challenging the gym, Ash and his friends decided to stay in Lilycove City for a while longer.

Of course, I'll still stay at the free Pokémon Center. (Ash: Saving money~)

As for Kojiro and the others, they had to leave first after being cheered on by Satoshi in the Grand Contest, which Musashi had signed up for a long time ago.

This time, Ash called them over to help, and not only did they get the prize money, but James also got the Chime Bell he had always wanted since he was a child at the Wings Carnival, so it was a worthwhile trip.

"What a tragic fate! Ever since Kojiro got the wind chime, he's completely neglected everything else, meow."

"This is clearly a fateful encounter!" Kojiro now carries Fengling around even when walking, just like a young boy in love.

He truly loves this Pokémon.

However, the fact that Kojiro and Chime Ling could suddenly encounter a rare wild chime while shopping can indeed be said to be a destined meeting.

After telling Kojiro to watch his step, Ash returned to Lilycove City amidst Kojiro's scream of pain as he tripped over a roadside stone.

Next, Ash wants to accomplish the biggest reason he decided to stay: he wants to learn all of Naki's flying skills!

Anyway, the meteorite crisis has been resolved, so Ash isn't in a hurry to get going.

If he can successfully master the flying techniques that Naki's Shiny Swellow once used during this period.

In future battles, Swellow will definitely be able to unleash even greater power.

Ash's motto is that he will never let go of any opportunity to make his Pokémon stronger!

I also wanted to learn what it's like to be a professional pilot.

Although Ash's Flying ability is already maxed out, he usually uses a powerful, brick-like flying style.

If he's in a hurry, he moves through the air using his vast energy reserves.

That's why May and the others felt so uncomfortable when Ash carried them, to the point that it left them with a trauma.

Now is the perfect time for Ash to learn from Nachi in a comprehensive and systematic way, so that he can also become a professionally trained Flying Master in the future.

After all, in this world, connections and influence matter! I'm sure that in the future, a certain legendary figure who can't fly will have the perfect experience under Ash's command.

May wants to visit more restaurants in Lilycove City, while Max wants to visit the city's Flying Pokémon Museum.

So they all happily stayed with Xiaozhi.

As for Ash's request, Naki, who already felt indebted to him, naturally wouldn't refuse.

She even kindly set aside time to spend with Satoshi every day, helping his Swellow train in the unique gliding techniques of Greenwood City.

For the next few days, aside from accompanying May to her newly discovered treasure restaurant for dinner, feeding the aliens, playing with Little Star, and taking care of the Pokémon's health, Ash spent all his time with Naki.

They were inseparable, going back and forth like birds, which led many young people in Lilycove City who admired Naki to use Ash's large portrait as a target practice tool.

"Damn it, being able to sit in Miss Naki's lap and soar with her Skarmory is so enviable!"

"We really want to wear the same flight suits and fly with the museum master!"

……

The envious and jealous looks from these people were clearly visible when Ash was being carried by Naki through the skies above Lilycove City.

"The flight attendant is really charming in her own city."

Ash was wondering what would happen if they found out that the flight suit he was wearing, which looked like a matching outfit with Naki's, was actually hand-sewn by her.

"Hmm...maybe not."

Xiao Zhi is kind-hearted and can't stand seeing others vulnerable.

Add one more point to your merit~

During the teaching process, Naki grew to like Ash more and more.

"Xiao Zhi is a student with a serious attitude and exceptional talent. No matter what flying skills I teach him, he learns them very quickly."

"It's like he can fly on his own, it's really amazing."

This was the most fulfilling moment in Teacher Naqi's teaching career.

"However, I can indeed fly."

"real or fake?!"

During a lesson one day, Ash carried Naki directly to a high altitude she had never reached before, allowing her to experience true human flight.

As the sun set, gazing at the beautiful orange-yellow scenery in the distance and at Ash's handsome, angular face illuminated by the light, Naki blushed involuntarily.

[Ding! Naki: Affection +5]

The two people's understanding of each other gradually deepened during this period of training.

Naturally, Swellow's flying skills also became more and more impressive through continuous and rigorous training. After its two senses reached their maximum values, it became the strongest aerial weapon in Ash's main team.

Incidentally, for some unknown reason, Ash is returning to the Pokémon Center later and later.

As for the reason, it's really hard to guess.

"Hey Ash, why are you working so hard lately, even at night?"

"You said it yourself before: a balance between work and rest is more important than just working hard all the time."

One time when Ash came back, he ran into Max in the hallway, who was happily carrying a bunch of newly bought Pokémon blueprints, and Max stopped him.

"My sister once said that overwork and lack of sleep are the enemies of a woman's skin. She eats her fill and sleeps every day, and her skin is great."

"Sister Naki looks like a refined beauty, so she must care about her appearance just as much."

"But I just happened to run into Sister Naki, who was at the center treating her Pokémon, and I was surprised to find that she was flushed and her legs were trembling. She looked very tired..."

"Xiao Zhi, we can't keep bothering her just because she's beautiful and kind."

I never imagined I'd be lectured by this bespectacled brat.

Ash wanted to argue, but then he touched the things that Naki had just dropped in his pocket.

He could only cough a few times guiltily.

"Kids shouldn't ask so many adult questions. Go back to sleep!"

"Ugh, I hate you!"

————Giant Sword Assault————

A few days later, Ash finally finished his studies, and they were about to leave Lilycove City for their next destination.

After looking at the map and hesitating for a while, the group decided to go to the Green Moss Gym, which was the closest to Lilycove City, for their next gym.

"Sister, Ash, on our way to Mossdeep City, we'll pass through the port city of Lilycove City!"

"Really? That's fantastic! I heard that Water Lily City is going to host a grand competition soon, I definitely have to go!"

Moreover, this road is short and has little forest along it, so it's not easy to get lost...

"Alright, in that case, let's make Green Ridge City our next destination!"

Before leaving, Ash spent an hour going to say a heartfelt goodbye to Naki.

During this time, with Naki's help, Ash's Swellow's strength has greatly improved.

As a matter of reciprocity, Ash also has to help Natchet.

So in the end, Ash also helped Naki improve a lot.

[Ding! Naki: Affection +10]

This is truly a win-win situation for everyone!

After saying goodbye to Ash's Garchomp and Nash's Cloyster, Ash left Lilycove City with May and Shun.

The rest of the journey was relatively peaceful.

Xiao Zhi and his friends first rescued an uncle who specialized in showing movies to remote villages.

After listening to his story, Xiao Zhi and his group were immediately moved by his desire to help children in impoverished mountainous areas who had never had the opportunity to watch movies broaden their spiritual world.

Ash immediately carried the old man and his Slowpoke, which was used to transport the playback equipment, across the flooded river that blocked their way.

He successfully fulfilled his promise to the children in the village and brought back the latest movie for them to watch.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the side quest "Pokémon Living Lei Feng"!]

【获得奖励：联盟币+3000；体力+1；速度+1；地区声望+2；地区好感度+2】

Then, while passing through Valley Town, they helped a lost, poor moonstone find its way home.

The moonstone had fallen into the town injured, and because it had been chased by a strange poaching organization, it was wary of humans.

If Ash and his friends hadn't intervened in time, Luna Stone would have been forced to mind control everyone in the town in order to cover his own injury.

(Hey, this moonstone doesn't look pitiful at all!)

In the end, after Ash and the aliens punched the poachers away, everyone in the town and Moonstone had a happy ending.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the side quest "Mysterious Extraterrestrial Visitor": Please rescue the townspeople of Creek Valley who are being controlled by a mysterious creature!]

【获得奖励：联盟币+3000；攻击+1；防御+1；地区声望+5；地区好感度+5；月之石+1】

After this incident, Ash and his friends received directions from Nurse Joy in town and learned the shortest route to Lilycove City.

"As expected of the professional map provided by Miss Joey, we haven't gotten lost at all these past few days."

Xiao Zhi stared in disbelief at the distance marked on the map in his hand.

Now it only takes them a day to reach Water Lily City.

"Pikachu, this time it went more smoothly than ever before, didn't it?"

"Pikachu!" (That's right!)

Pikachu nodded its little head in agreement with satisfaction.

"Alright, in that case, let's hurry on our way!"

This time, Ash is determined to break his record for the fastest travel between the two cities!

Just then, Xiaosheng suddenly pointed to a roadside sign and tugged at Xiaozhi and Pikachu, who were about to rush out.

"Hey, Ash, we still have so much free time, let's head over to the nearby Lazybones Banana Paradise on the way!"