Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

"I know that everyone has been working very hard lately. You've all been adjusting to the new training added to prepare for the league conference. But even so, you've persevered and haven't stopped honing your skills."

"So I should praise you all, because each of you has indeed improved your strength... At least in my opinion, you are no longer unknown among Pokémon of the same type!"

The strength of the twelve hands will certainly vary, but the overall level is definitely far above the gym level, and each one is at least an elite.

Even powerful creatures like Pikachu and Charizard have crossed the threshold of near-Elite Four and can now compete with truly strong opponents.

If it were an ordinary trainer, they would be so happy to be able to assemble such a lineup after traveling for a year that they would probably wake up laughing in their dreams.

But Ash has always had very high expectations for them, and some of them are clearly still lacking in awareness.

“You have indeed become stronger, but your minds have also become more active… Lately, I’ve heard that some people have started showing off after evolving, some have even stopped honing their special moves and tactics in order to evolve, and there are those who are single-mindedly trying to outdo their companions!”

"Oh, and there are those who love to watch the drama unfold~"

Hearing Ash's reprimand, Blastoise and Venusaur, who were the first to be reprimanded, immediately looked ashamed, while Steelix, Pinsir, Gengar, and Crobat, who followed closely behind, were equally embarrassed.

The two canines that were caught sneaking away were now even more ashamed, as if they had splashed hot water on their faces.

"I don't object to you doing this. It's good to maintain a certain wildness, and healthy competition is also beneficial for improving your strength... But you need to remember this: the people you are comparing yourselves to are not those wild Pokémon of the same kind that you used to be, but your companions that I have also caught!"

“Take Dragonite for example!” Ash approached the shy-looking Regice. “It’s usually low-key and has a good temper. I know many of you feel that it’s only natural for it to take care of you and help you… because Pokémon that are not strong enough should do these things.”

"But don't forget, if I were to command Dragonite, it could easily defeat everyone here... even Pikachu and Charizard!"

All the hands remained silent, because what Xiaozhi said was the truth.

All their moves and attack patterns come from Ash, who naturally knows how to counter them.

Let alone Dragonite, any one of the twelve hands, as long as Ash is in command, it can become the strongest among them!

"Competitive among your companions, each wanting to shine in battle, with the weakest one playing a support role... How are you any different from wild Pokémon with this kind of mentality?!"

Xiao Zhi's last words were noticeably harsh, shocking everyone who shook their heads in various ways, insisting they had never thought of that...

But from beginning to end, not a single Pokémon raised any objections, and no one felt that Ash's attitude was inappropriate.

This is the authority that Xiao Zhi established. The reason why he was able to become the absolute core of this group of proud and fierce warriors was not because he naively shouted that he wanted to be friends with them!

He is relied upon because he is always dedicated to providing the best training and protection for his Pokémon. Ash doesn't need to emphasize how good he is to his Pokémon... but whenever danger arises, he will always stand firmly in front of his Pokémon!

He gained recognition because he trained with Pokémon over the past year, putting in even more effort than they did.

Under his command, the Twelve Hands have never lost a single foreign battle since they were subdued!

At the same time, in terms of personal combat strength, he has always surpassed all the handheld Pokémon!

Therefore, in the hearts of the twelve Pokémon, Ash is the most powerful trainer and also the most powerful Pokémon!

Chapter 161 The Most Important Thing: Comrades! Comrades! Comrades!

As a trainer, how exactly should you raise Pokémon?

Opinions on this matter vary, but the mainstream view is to train Pokémon's speed and strength, while also helping them master more powerful moves, allowing them to shine in battle and defeat one enemy after another...

Sorry, but in Ash's opinion, this doesn't fully reflect the value of a Trainer.

Due to differences in species and talents, every Pokémon has its limits. In addition, trainers also have limited energy. If they only train the strength of their Pokémon, their future achievements will inevitably be limited.

If you're lucky, you might encounter a pet with good talent and eventually become the champion.

For example, Cynthia and Garchomp, Steven and Shiny Metagross, Diantha and Gardevoir...

These three players certainly have more than one weapon, but only this one can represent the champion.

Therefore, they can only be single-core champions. The other Pokémon may be praised as 'very strong', but compared to the single core, they don't have many impressive achievements.

Of course, we shouldn't think that Ash is being overly ambitious or making unfounded statements that look down on veteran powerhouses... He can master champion-level power at any time.

If Ash were to use the power of Viridian to his advantage, more than half of his current twelve-piece set would instantly become Champions, and the rest would at least be Elite Four members!

Furthermore, Ash boasts that his reaction speed, theoretical knowledge, and ability to read the game are second to none. He believes that as long as he obtains a champion-level Pokémon, he will immediately become a champion-level trainer!

If he were to use his cheat codes even more aggressively, he could easily become a Champion or even a King of Pokémon with any Pokémon he picks!

It was precisely because of this kind of experience that Ash came to realize that being a single champion is definitely not the limit for a trainer!

However, if trainers limit their focus to 'catching powerful Pokémon or training powerful Pokémon,' they are undoubtedly limiting themselves, and their future path will inevitably become narrower and narrower!

Even worse, many trainers can't even raise Pokémon to be stronger; they have to rely on the Pokémon to train on their own.

The most typical example of this is the old man who spewed insults in the original work.

Ash couldn't give Charizard a stronger future, so he left it in Charizard Valley to train. Then, when they met again, everyone exclaimed, "Wow, Charizard, you're so strong now!"

But thinking about it carefully, what does the power of the old troll have to do with Ash back then?

Was its strength developed through training by a trainer, or did it hone its skills by fighting in the Charizard Valley?

What is the significance of a trainer for Charizard, which grows up following the path of a wild Pokémon, and what is the difference between it and a wild Pokémon?

Is it something to think about during its leisure time in the wilderness, or is it someone to shove up behind it when they reunite, telling it to use Seismic Toss against Ghost-type monsters when facing Age of Gods' Dusk Giant?

The biggest difference between wild Pokémon and captured Pokémon is definitely the trainer, but this difference is not simply reflected in the training of Pokémon to become stronger.

Instead, it should be based on individual training, while simultaneously implementing tactics and the ability to coordinate operations!

Everyone wants to be that breakout star, that celebrity who unleashes double the venomous impact and knocks out their opponent in one blow.

But who released the deadly poison before that?

The problem with Ash's team is that they level up too quickly and engage in too many random battles.

Their understanding of teamwork is that everyone works together as a group, as long as they can wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop.

However, as Pokémon captured by trainers, what they need to be familiar with is the rotating formula battle that controls all the details such as weather, terrain, type, special moves, and order of appearance!

Blastoise can increase its output by taking advantage of rainy weather, but after it hatches, does it have to use Rain Dance on its own again?

The same applies to Venusaur; it needs growth enhancement, so who should bring sunshine?

"After saying all this, I hope you can remember..." Ash looked around again, and every Pokémon had an extremely serious expression.

"Your physical bodies, special moves, items, and even external forces like Mega Evolution and Dynamax all have limits... If you rely solely on one-on-one combat, your potential will be capped at that level!"

"On the contrary, the support of your companions is limitless! When you feel you can't go any further, your companions will become your strongest support, helping you reach new heights!!"

No matter how strong the enemy, they can defeat them by changing tactics and dividing roles, leveraging the power of the team. This is what Ash sees... the path to becoming stronger together with all his companions!!

"I won't just have twelve of you as my partners. We will welcome more partners in the future. Many of them may only take on specific tasks, such as weather hand, space hand, relay hand... Naturally, their training methods will be different from yours."

"So you're going to continue like this, taking their support for granted just because they're weak and don't stand out? When we have more and more partners, are you, as the seniors, going to set such an example for the other Pokémon?!"

"Kame...Kame-kame!" Blastoise exclaimed first, hurriedly making assurances to Ash while apologizing to everyone.

Actually, this whole thing started because of it. It had hoped that this rare evolution would allow it to show off to the Bulbasaur it had caught at the same time, but it ended up like this…

“Bana…” Venusaur was now filled with shame.

It had already been taught a lesson by Ash for being impatient, and now it has learned its lesson and realized that its past competitiveness was meaningless.

It wasn't just those two; all the Pokémon present were now starting to ask themselves these questions.

Is it meaningful to compare yourself with your peers? Instead of wasting time comparing yourself with them, you should reflect on whether your foundation is solid and whether you have mastered the new skills and tactics you have learned.

Surpassing others is not a skill; true progress is always being stronger than you were yesterday!

And, can they, like Dragonite, give up the limelight when necessary and support their companions in a quiet way?

"You can definitely do it!" Ash suddenly shouted confidently, "Because you are Pokémon that I caught! I will help you grow stronger together, gradually approach your limits, and then explore the possibilities beyond those limits together!"

Trainers and Pokémon, as well as Pokémon with each other, work together to unleash endless possibilities…

This may be the most fundamental bond between humans and Pokémon!

"I've always believed that as long as we're together, we can accomplish anything!!" Xiao Zhi raised his fist towards everyone, his emotions running high at that moment!

"Pika~" Pikachu bumped fists with Ash first.

"Crunch~", "Roar!"

The adorable little bag swung its fist at me, and the old man, in his excitement, spewed out a burst of flame.

"Luca!" "Hu!"

Lucario and Alakazam, with their combined power and passion, merge and connect with Ash.

Then came all the Pokémon, including the giant Steelix. The spirit and belief of everyone present were united at this moment, transforming into a soaring roar that filled the sky!

"Roar!!!" *N

Five supreme powerhouses, seven champions…

Ash and his Kanto Twelve will be invincible from now on!

Chapter 162 Next Target: Tokiwa!

"Heh...you're shouting so energetically, looks like there's no problem."

On the other side of the open space, Xiao Lan listened to the commotion coming from not far away and couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"His bond with Pokémon is truly extraordinary and enviable," Sabrina nodded in agreement.

She had talked about topics like the bond with Pokémon before, but she admitted that she couldn't do what Ash did.