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

boom!

The remaining energy relentlessly bombarded Incineroar, while Charizard nonchalantly pierced through the scattered flames and unleashed a powerful claw strike at its opponent!

"Dragon Claw!"

"Use bodybuilding to block it!"

Bang!

Amidst the lingering smoke, the Charizard's claws slammed into the Incineroar, but the Incineroar stood tall and took the blow head-on!

"Keep using Dragon Claw!"

"DD golden hook arm!"

Seeing its opponent's other claw coming at it, Kukui immediately commanded Incineroar to spin its body violently, blocking the attack and using the powerful momentum to fling Charizard into the air!

"Bodybuilding!" "Dragon Dance!"

Two powerful Fire-type Pokémon, one on the ground and one in the sky, simultaneously unleashed their power-ups, then regrouped and charged forward!

"Hell Thrust!" "Dragon Claw!"

Bang! !

The leaping Fire Tiger collided violently with the rapidly falling Flame Dragon. The clash between the two Pokémon produced a loud explosion, and both Pokémon were shaken violently at the same time. However, after landing, they got up at the same time and locked each other's arms to begin a struggle!

As the force increased, their expressions gradually became ferocious, and the ground beneath their feet was riddled with countless cracks!

Chapter 175 Let's see how our dear girl starts.

From dazzling exchanges to the current fierce struggle, the audience was so tense they barely dared to breathe.

At this moment, Charizard and Incineroar stared fiercely at each other, their muscles bulging, desperately trying to overpower each other!

"Roar!!"*2

When both sides reached their limits, the two Pokémon roared in unison, retreated from each other, and then simultaneously unleashed two bursts of defiant flames!

"Big characters explode!" "Completely burned!"

boom!

In this clash, Incineroar's flames were stronger, but Charizard still easily shattered them.

The two Pokémon faced off menacingly amidst the thick smoke. Kukui and Incineroar simultaneously clenched their fists unconsciously, while Ash's Key Stone quietly emitted a rainbow light...

"Hoo... That's enough, Blazing Roaring Tiger."

"I guess you could say you had your fill, Charizard."

To everyone's surprise, the two who were in a standoff simultaneously chose to call a halt.

Ash and Kukui seemed to have guessed each other's choice, and they exchanged knowing smiles as they looked at each other.

If they continued playing, they would have to use their trump cards; the two, who were meeting for the first time, were clearly holding back.

"Impressive! No wonder he's the trainer who defeated Team Rocket's leader!"

“Where… Dr. Kukui and Incineroar are the truly powerful ones.”

The two shook hands with smiles, both clearly enjoying the fight they had just fought.

However, Ash knew that in terms of true strength, Incineroar was probably stronger.

After battling with Gary's Marowak, it immediately faced Charizard, but the battle ended in a draw.

Furthermore, if Professor Kukui were to use a Z-Move, Ash and Charizard would have a hard time resisting at this stage... unless they also choose to take it a step further.

"Charizard... it really is a powerful Pokémon. No wonder it was chosen as one of the starter Pokémon in Kanto." Kukui sighed enviously. "I would like to replicate this model, but I don't know which three to choose."

"Professor Barnett just mentioned this to me, and I think Incineroar would be a good fit as one of the starter Pokémon," Ash suggested.

"Incineroar...that does seem to be it." Kukui scratched his head and thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up. "It's about the same strength as Charizard, and it also has two evolutions, so it's really suitable to be one of the Fire-type starter Pokémon! Ash, thank you!"

Sometimes, it's just that those involved are blinded by their own perspective. Although Kukui knew that the starter Pokémon should be of the Water, Fire, and Grass types, he rarely saw many standard starter Pokémon for reference because he had been living in Alola for many years, so he could never choose a suitable Pokémon.

Now, thanks to Ash's guidance, he has confirmed the Fire-type Incineroar, and can then choose the other two based on its strength.

"Shigeru, and Mr. Caesar, it's been a long time since we last met." Only then did Ash have a chance to greet the others.

Especially Shigeru, how come his Cubone has already evolved into a regional form after only being separated for a short time?

"What's going on with that Marowak... Did you go to Alola before?"

“I didn’t go, but Cubone did go to Alola,” Gary shook his head. “I felt it was about to evolve, so I sent it back to the lab and asked my uncle to take it to Alola. If it evolves into this form, it should be able to better control the power left by its mother.”

"Heh, I shouldn't have asked." Ash rolled his eyes speechlessly.

So, it's true what they say, a father is always the best father; he cares more about all his children than his own son.

Objectively speaking, this is indeed a smart approach.

Xiao Shi and his friends grew up with Xiao Zhi, so if they are treated better on the surface, these kids won't feel like they are being treated differently.

The close bond among the children in Pallet Town is undoubtedly due to the excellent parenting strategies of Ash's parents...

Ash isn't just trying to comfort himself... really~

"By the way, has Lila gotten her starter Pokémon yet?" Gary asked, noticing the Charmander at Lila's feet. "Has she decided where she's going to travel next?"

"I want to follow Ash first, and I don't plan to travel too far from home. I just want to travel around the neighborhood," Lila said after thinking for a moment. "I might challenge some gyms, but I don't plan to participate in the League Conference for the time being. I want to accumulate more experience."

"What kind of travel scheme is this?" Xiao Mao was completely baffled by Lila's plan.

“It’s a training for developing the mind… but you don’t have to listen to him.” Ash advised with a hint of helplessness, “You should be able to make your own decisions about your journey.”

Just wandering around the neighborhood and challenging gyms without participating in the tournament is clearly preparation for becoming the Outer Mind.

Ash had also heard his father say that after Ashida's Battle Frontier was established in Kanto, the League would send its own people there.

While Lila is indeed a pioneering brain in the original work, there's no need to put it on the agenda now...

“It’s what I wanted,” Lila said with a smile. “This way, the family can have another business, and if I become the Pioneer Brain, I can choose a place closer to home for the battle facilities, so I can go home every day like going to get off work.”

"Well... just don't make yourself suffer." Xiao Zhi didn't know what to say, so he could only comfortingly pat the other person's hair.

Lila made this choice so that he would have no worries.

All of these children are traveling or busy with their own lives now, so Hanako inevitably feels lonely at home alone. Lila wants to spend more time with her mother...

"Meow!" The group was chatting when a cool mist suddenly drifted from the depths of the backyard, accompanied by the urgent call of a young dragon.

"Are that Dragonair and Dratini...wait a minute!" Ash froze in shock. "Dratini...what's going on with it?!"

The dragon that flew over from not far away was indeed a mother and baby dragon, but the previously normal dwarf dragon had now mysteriously turned pink!

"It's just... eating the wrong thing." Lila's expression became a little conflicted, and the Mini Dragon was already coming towards her, acting cute and cuddly in front of her.

"Okay, okay, here's another one." Forced into a corner, Lila had no choice but to pull a pink energy cube from her box...

"Are you feeding it mandarin oranges?" Ash was taken aback.

"Yes..." Lila nodded weakly, "Butterfly was kept at the lab for a while, and Dratini somehow got to eat its special food, and then it just wouldn't stop. Even when I brought Butterfly home, Dratini would even come and block our door..."

"Huh..." Xiao Zhi was completely dumbfounded.

Is this dwarf dragon really that ambitious? It actually ate itself into a shiny form!

Sigh, I wonder if it will evolve into a pink, chubby one, or a green, chubby one...

But given the current situation, it seems it has no choice but to stay with Lila.

Hmm... Neither Grandpa Caesar nor Hakron objected, so it seems they acquiesced.

Then everyone's happy!

One starter Pokémon, one Shiny Pokémon, one Shiny pseudo-legendary Pokémon… Lila's start is even more luxurious than mine!

No, you underestimated it!

Xiao Zhi suddenly remembered that his dad still had a gift to reveal!

So this girl actually started with two pseudo-god-level characters?!

I'm not envious, I'm not envious, I'm not envious...

After silently repeating the mantra three times in his mind, Ash quickly calmed down.

He's honed his skills over the years; to maintain a resilient mindset, he just needs to think of himself as someone who was picked up off the street.

Chapter 176: Setting Off Again, A Major Event at Mount Portolo!

“My dear daughter, you’re going on a trip today. This little weight is a gift that your father specially prepared for you… Of course, if you don’t like it, I can give you something else.”

"You're a girl, so you must be careful when you're out and about. You can't let yourself get tired or suffer. Leave all the chores like laundry and cooking to your brother... Also, if anyone dares to bully you, have your brother fight back immediately. Don't let it get to you!"

"Anyway, just keep working hard, and you'll definitely become a trainer who surpasses your brother in the future!"

...

"Then there's Xiaozhi... You know our family's situation; we've never been very wealthy. As a mature child, you should understand the difficulties we parents face."

"You must take good care of Lila this time you go out. You must not let her suffer any grievances. And you yourself must not bully her, understand?"