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

"Come on, show me how!"

Mewtwo examined its three fleshy fingers, then wrinkled its obviously disproportionately large nostrils, its expression unconsciously becoming more ferocious…

"Still not good enough? Then I'll try something simpler." Little Blue grinned mischievously, then suddenly grabbed Lila's face with both hands and pushed her to kiss Ash's cheek.

"Hey... Sister Xiaolan, what are you doing?!" Caught off guard and suddenly forced to ambush someone, Lila's face immediately turned red.

"They're just a younger sister and her older brother, what's there to be shy about?" Xiao Lan laughed nonchalantly. "Hey you, why don't you try it? Just think of it as being affectionate~"

"Isn't playing like this a bit too much...?" Ash, who was still enjoying the soft and chewy texture, suddenly froze.

He didn't care about treating Mewtwo as his son, but he definitely didn't want to have his face covered in the other person's spittle.

He was also worried that Mewtwo would become even more agitated than before, rampaging and trying to kill all living things in its path.

In response, Xiao Lan simply gave her a reassuring look.

Through her prior research and the observation she had just witnessed, Xiao Lan had basically grasped Mewtwo's temperament.

When dealing with this kind of rebellious, immature behavior, whether you go along with it or go against it, you may end up making it explode. So it's better to just despise it and crush its proud, arrogant, yet fragile heart to the greatest extent possible!

Moreover, Mewtwo had already thrown a tantrum once before, but it didn't achieve the desired effect. Now, if it wants to get angry again, it should think twice before doing so.

After all, what if a full-force attack gets blocked...?

People with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) are usually too embarrassed to admit it.

"I can't do it!" Mewtwo lowered its head reluctantly. "I'm not as shameless as you humans..."

"If you can't do it, you can't do it. What nonsense are you spouting?" Xiao Lan rolled her eyes dismissively, then her expression suddenly turned sharp. "So... why don't you hurry up and reopen your brain, which is filled with muscles?"

"In this world, not everything can be solved with fighting! Even if you're strong enough to destroy everything, in the end you're nothing more than... a walking corpse who doesn't even know who they are!!"

"You...what did you say?!"

At this moment, Mewtwo's mind was shaken!

Chapter 188 The Benevolent Person, Protecting the Ordinary

Are the female protagonists in the Pokémon series just decorative figures who only hold the male protagonist back?

If anyone says that again, Xiao Zhi is sure to get angry!

With Xiao Lan's firepower, if she were a bottle, she would definitely be at the Jade Purification Bottle level, able to subdue any demons and monsters.

After her correction, Mewtwo's thoughts finally began to get back on track.

Before that, it was clearly trapped in a vicious cycle of power-centric thinking.

If I say that humanity is dirty and evil, then all of humanity must be labeled as such, because I am the strongest;

Even if I'm cynical, prone to chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), and easily led astray by Team Rocket and Giovanni, I'm still right because I'm the strongest.

In this world, there is no problem that power cannot solve; if there is, then I will kill anyone who dares to oppose me…

And I'm still the strongest~

Mewtwo is definitely not the only one with this idea; Ash has just encountered it so far.

Fortunately, Mewtwo has gradually broken free from that vicious cycle, and the problem has finally returned to its original starting point...

"Who am I?" Mewtwo's agitated power gradually subsided, and it looked at Ash with confusion, as if hoping that the latter could give it an answer.

"You are Mewtwo, a Pokémon created through my and Mew's genes, a real life form."

“I like you very much, and of course, like most people, I covet your power… I hope to gain your approval and am willing to take on the responsibility of caring for and guiding you.”

Xiao Zhi's expression was extremely serious. He never played games when it came to moments that required heart-to-heart talks.

Wanting to be friends with Mewtwo and selflessly help it... these are sentiments that only Ash in the original work possessed; Ash couldn't do something so noble.

He wouldn't make any excuses for himself; if he couldn't compare, he simply couldn't. Ash in the original story was able to gain the favor of various legendary Pokémon because of his genuine efforts, and Ash could only admire him for that.

Even if Ash can't do what Ash did, at least he won't deceive Mewtwo. He's willing to show sincerity and tell Mewtwo his true thoughts.

"He's a bit extreme, but not hopeless. He's actually quite thoughtful." Xiao Lan also smiled and gave her opinion. "I just consider you Xiao Zhi's child. If he wants to take care of you, of course I'll be there for him."

“I don’t know you very well, but you’re a Pokémon too, right…” Lila thought for a moment and said, “If you’d like, I can help my brother take care of you.”

"Pikachu~" (A chuunibyou kangaroo~)

"Damn rat..." Mewtwo unconsciously began to grind its teeth. Although it was the one who asked the question, hearing this evaluation still made it want to slap that yellow-skinned rat to death.

“Alright, these are just our evaluations, good or bad, and they only represent one perspective.” Ash then smoothed things over. “What we want to tell you is that the image others have of you won’t change because of your thoughts… For example, Giovanni, to him, you will always just be a tool for battle.”

"Who you are has nothing to do with how you were born... Whether you are cloned or reproduced naturally, these are not things we can decide. The only things we can decide are what we do and what kind of person we become!"

"Is that so..." Mewtwo asked hesitantly, "Then what about you? What do you want to do? What kind of person do you want to become in the future?"

"As for what I've always wanted to do... compared to your vision, it might seem a bit mundane..."

"Teacher." Ash turned around and looked at the giant Alakazam, who nodded knowingly and used its powerful psychic abilities to project its vision to a place beyond the new island.

"What do you call it?" Mewtwo asked in surprise.

It already has a considerable understanding of humans, so it naturally knows what a 'teacher' is.

“Alakazam is my teacher, and the spoon in your hand was also made by it,” Ash explained softly. “Pokémon and humans can have many kinds of relationships, and trainers and partners are just one of them.”

"Is that so..." Mewtwo seemed to be deep in thought.

The giant Alakazam smiled kindly. It didn't explain much, but simply waved its hand to create several smooth, mirror-like rings around Mewtwo, within which various images quickly appeared.

Joey, who was still working overtime late at night; Officer Jenny, who was patrolling diligently; and the rangers who were exposed to the elements in the reserve.

Children playing with their family pets, parents taking good care of their children, and office workers who have worked hard all day;

And all those Pokémon that live peacefully in the mountains, forests, rivers, and even cities…

"Mewtwo, have you ever paid attention to them before?"

Mewtwo silently shook its head. Its heart was almost filled with twisted emotions and resentment, which was why it had no time to pay attention to these ordinary daily routines.

"Are their lives harmonious...? Do they necessarily have to have everything they have completely destroyed by your so-called new order?"

Ash's question left Mewtwo speechless. How could these Pokémon look like they were being enslaved?

But do those people who are just struggling to live ordinary lives really need to be overthrown?

Or rather, they never actually reached a high position; it was all just their own arbitrary conjecture…

"They are the people I want to protect!" Ash's expression gradually deepened. "They are the largest group in the world, ordinary and unsung... but also the most innocent!"

"They are not Team Rocket, nor are they any kind of villains. Although they are all different, they have never made any fundamental mistakes... Yet every time, they are forced to be labeled as representing all of humanity by bastards like Giovanni! And in all the disasters and so-called changes, they are transformed from vibrant lives into a string of cold numbers!"

"Nobody cares about them, and nobody's willing to speak up for them...including you!" Ash pointed at Mewtwo's nose. "When you were clamoring to establish a new order, did you ever think about the fate and destiny of these people and Pokémon? And what gives you the right to wantonly destroy their existing peace for your own selfish reasons?!"

"These innocent people, their only desire is this ordinary and unchanging life... If we don't even let them keep this, what new order or lofty ideals are we talking about?!"

“Mewtwo, the most ordinary things in the world are the most worthy of protection… This is something I discovered through the reminders of Viridian Heart during my many adventures.” Ash placed his hand in front of Mewtwo. “You, like me, also have the power of compassion flowing within you… I thought we would be like-minded, and I have always tried my best to avoid fighting you.”

"But if you continue to be stubborn and insist on following Giovanni's old path, hurting those I want to protect... you will become an enemy I cannot forgive, just like Team Rocket!!"

"I...am not Team Rocket, and I had no intention of harming innocent people." Mewtwo shook its head slightly, but at the same time grasped Ash's hand. "I can't completely agree with what you said, nor can I draw a conclusion immediately. But I think I should go and see those ordinary people you speak of, those things worth protecting..."

hum~

As their hands clasped together, a long-dormant power suddenly began to surge within Mewtwo's body.

"This is..." It felt that it had a clearer perception of everything around it, and there seemed to be many more friendly responses from the environment.

"This is the power of Everlasting. Congratulations, you can now use it freely."

Chapter 189 Mewtwo, Experiencing Compassion!

To be honest, Xiao Zhi really wants to burst out laughing three times right now.

Giovanni's actions were a complete self-inflicted wound. He was burdened by the empty title of "strongest" and single-mindedly focused on creating the most awesome legendary Pokémon. Not content with cloning Mew's genes, he also coveted Ash's Viridian Power.

But he overlooked the fact that everything in this world comes at a price, and becoming stronger is no exception!

The power of Viridian—at least the power of Viridian inherited from Ash—has strict limitations on its use.

How can one wield this power of 'I am for everyone' without a compassionate heart?

Mewtwo had been brainwashed by Team Rocket, and not only was it unable to recognize itself, it even became cynical. Although it possessed the potential to use the power of the Eternal, it was unable to do so.

That's why Ash wanted to guide it.

The Viridian Power that it is now activating is a manifestation of its benevolent heart... Such a Mewtwo cannot be seduced and fall into darkness again!

As they clasped hands, Ash could clearly sense Mewtwo's current state and guided it through the initial release of its power.

"Calm down and feel the rhythm of the environment... You should be able to connect with the Pokémon around you. You can use their vision and heal their injuries with your own power."

"Like this..." Mewtwo tried to spread the power of Viridian and began to sense the feelings of the Pokémon around him.

Mewtwo could hear the three giant beasts that Ash brought, as well as Alakazam beside him, congratulating him.

As for that certain yellow-skinned mouse… let's skip it~

It also sensed that the three little ones it had created were no longer as afraid as before, under the protection of the power of the Eternal.

It turns out that this power can heal not only physical wounds, but also the soul…