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

Celebi, the forest god who can travel through time!

Its performance in the animation may be so-so, but in the comics, it actually saved the world through prophecy!

Even more coincidentally, the GS ball I'm going to get on this trip to the Orange Islands is also related to Celebi...

Ash stared intently at the giant Alakazam, convinced that the latter must have foreseen something to arrange this training for him.

"Next, it's your turn to connect with your own Alakazam and try to make a prediction." The giant Alakazam continued to instruct, "Don't try to predict too much the first time, just take a simple look at your journey."

"Yes." Ash did as instructed, connecting his power with his Alakazam and, with Alakazam's help, shooting a burst of psychic energy into the air.

He closed his eyes, awkwardly trying to communicate with that power, but he couldn't quite grasp it.

Fortunately, there's Alakazam. Although it doesn't have the immense power of the ancient masters, its high intelligence is undeniable, and it learns these things much faster than Ash.

With its help, Ash gradually felt his consciousness leaving his body, and he was flying south to the islands with Alakazam.

In a hazy mist, he seemed to see a little dragon being bullied, encountering the three of them, and Jian should also be appearing at the same time...

Wait, there are only three of us?

Ash was taken aback; the number of people on this journey seemed a bit off... But before he could take a closer look, the scene before him quietly changed.

He appeared in the eye of a storm, where the sea seemed to be enraged, constantly churning up terrifying tsunamis, while countless bolts of lightning struck down from the sky.

The silver-white sea god leaped out of the sea and met Ash's eyes with a pleading gaze.

then…

"Hmm." The energy that foresaw the future dissipated at this moment, and the last thing he saw in his vision was a strangely shaped tombstone located on the seabed!

Ash didn't know why he saw that thing, nor did he realize that the gold and silver wings hidden deep in his backpack were simultaneously emitting a faint light...

"Teacher, I think I should take my leave now." After hastily finishing his initial training, Ash did not intend to stay on Mount Hatora for long.

His recent premonition of the future allowed him to see some things he cared about, such as a tombstone that had never appeared in the original story.

Of course, there are other things as well…

On his way away, Ash silently watched Lyla and Blue beside him, as if he had noticed something.

...

"Um... Teacher, will he encounter any dangers on this journey?" Sabrina, who was stranded on Mount Portora after Ash left, couldn't help but ask with concern.

As a fellow psychic, Sabrina's intelligence is beyond question. She could certainly guess the purpose of Ash's training with the giant Alakazam.

“It’s not that serious, just a potential risk,” the giant goose reassured him. “I sensed that a force is stirring against him, which is why I told him to take precautions.”

"That's good..." Hearing Hudi say that, Natsumi was temporarily relieved.

"You should train with me from now on. Your power should be fully restored, and you might even reach a higher level," the giant goblin suggested with a smile. "That way, he'll definitely look at you with new eyes when he returns... and your mate-hunting will be much smoother~"

"This last one is unnecessary." Having become familiar with Alakazam's style, Sabrina was no longer shy and politely declined.

She wasn't planning on fighting for anything; things were fine as they were.

Ash has always cared about her and hasn't avoided their relationship. She even received the approval of a giant Alakazam as a mentor, which is enough.

As for the future, Naz has no need to predict it anymore.

She will stay by his side and follow him forever; that's the only outcome!

...

"Damn it...aren't you supposed to be able to foresee the future? Why can't you see what's happening?!"

"Please be patient, a force has just interfered with the prediction."

In the CEO's office of a large corporation in Sinnoh Crown City, an entrepreneur with a hairstyle strikingly similar to Capulet is patiently explaining something to the young man before him.

He actually hated this uninvited guest to the core. Not only did the person force their way into his office, but they also exposed his ability to foresee the future…

If this guy hadn't been carrying Darkrai with him, he would have already attacked!

"The unknown power, what is it... Waaah!"

The young man was about to continue questioning when, unexpectedly, the entrepreneur opposite him suddenly pulled out a pair of mechanical arms from his sleeves. While restraining his body, the entrepreneur also used a powerful electric current to shock him unconscious!

'Warning! Investigating the cause of the world line shift has failed; Perfection Points deducted!'

The hidden management sprite sent a cold notification, but the young man had already lost consciousness and had no time to read it.

He never imagined that, with the help of the management sprite, he would discover the secret of this famous entrepreneur and exchange for Darkrai by completing the tasks step by step, only to fall at the last step of the mission!

Not only have my points been depleted, but unlocking the unlimited Pokémon exchange seems a distant dream…

Meanwhile, the Poké Ball on his waist had been obtained by the dog-eat-dog entrepreneurs and was immediately aimed at the Nightmare that was about to retaliate!

"Hmm... Can't it be taken back?!" Realizing something was wrong, the entrepreneur immediately used his robotic arm to shatter the glass behind him. As he leaped out of the building, he summoned a flying vehicle to carry him away quickly!

"Attention residents of Crown City! The evil Pokémon Darkrai has invaded the city!!" Soon, alarms blared throughout the city.

"Hmph, you're still too green to mess with me." A strange glint flashed in the entrepreneur's eyes. "I already knew you had ill intentions before you even arrived."

However, he was also very concerned, wondering what kind of force was blocking his premonition.

You have to understand, that's a special ability he gained after absorbing time waves!

Could it be that my strength has really declined too much?

Celebi...where are you right now?!

Chapter 248 Joining, Leaving... and the 'Seal'

After leaving Mt. Podoro, Ash continued his journey by visiting Pewter City Gym and sincerely invited Brock to join him on his trip again.

Even though Brock might leave the team once he gets to the Cinnamon Labs, Ash is still willing to give him this perk...

As it turned out, Uncle Gang said he couldn't go.

"I really want to go too, but the league is about to conduct assessments for the dojos, and I don't feel comfortable leaving the dojos in the care of my parents."

After Kanto got back on track, the League decided to reorganize the gym leaders. Gyms without leaders had to select new leaders, and the remaining gyms also had to be rated.

Before Lance took over, he specifically consulted the various inspectors, asking them to provide a list to determine the gym leaders for Viridian and Vermilion City.

Ash gave Jim's name. Although they had only met once, Jim was a trainer who was good at Ground-type moves and was more than qualified to be a second-tier gym leader.

It's not just Jimu; Ash thinks that other promising young trainers like Lily, Xiaoming, and even Ahong deserve to be given special attention by the League.

Most of them are idealistic and hardworking. As long as they are given a channel, they will definitely become backbone members who can stand on their own in the future.

Not just the gym leader, but any of the three positions in the alliance can be filled.

When recruiting players, the Rockets still list out all the benefits and perks. If the league only relies on trainers' self-motivation and love for their hometown to attract talent, it would be a miracle if it didn't decline.

Lance took this advice to heart and did start recruiting talent... and then the gyms with gym leaders were affected.

Xiao Gang is currently busy preparing for the dojo's assessment. With his skill level, he can basically secure a spot in the first division.

But if it were his father, the dojo might be downgraded to the second tier, and the subsidies and bonuses would be reduced by a lot!

If his mother were to handle the assessment, then they could simply close down the business quickly.

In short, Brock is unable to go out right now. The only thing he can do is fight a gym battle with Lyra and give her a gray badge.

This is actually a win-win situation; Lila gained experience, and Xiaogang accumulated the number of matches required for his performance evaluation...

Fortunately, when they arrived in Cerulean City, Misty successfully joined the team.

"Hmph, I'm definitely siding with outsiders! Anyway, I failed to make it into the top eight of the tournament, so I can't participate in the gym leader assessment, and I'm not qualified to inherit the gym! Let the three of you make a scene here, I'm not going to interfere anymore!!"

After unleashing a savage roar at the dojo, the mermaid girl slammed the door and left... but as she turned around, she saw the three people standing there and immediately forced a smile.

"You're here~"

"What's going on? Why are you arguing so fiercely with your sister?" Xiao Lan asked with curiosity and concern.

"It's nothing, I just hate it when they keep nagging." Xiaoxia rolled her eyes in disgust. "They're clearly not ambitious themselves, but they still blame the alliance for the assessment... They even wanted me to wear a wig and impersonate the three of them, which is obviously impossible!"

"So what happened?" Xiao Lan asked worriedly. "Your dojo isn't going to be gone..., is it...?"

"No, not really, we've just been demoted to the second tier," Xiaoxia said nonchalantly. "That's what we were arguing about earlier. The dojo won't get as many subsidies anymore, and badges will have to be awarded through battles. They feel targeted and are complaining that I have to hang out with you 'enemies'!"

"I'm sorry I made things difficult for you in front of your sisters," Xiaozhi said apologetically.

Xiaoxia is now caught in the middle between him and her three older sisters, which is indeed a difficult situation for her.

But this is also because the three Hua Lan sisters are really quite bizarre; they can receive salaries without working and still be so brazen about it.

The alliance sets up official dojos, and the dojo owners will certainly not be responsible for their own profits and losses. They will receive a substantial subsidy every month to reimburse the dojos for wear and tear during daily maintenance and use.

Furthermore, the amount of the subsidy varies greatly depending on the dojo's level, reputation, and the number of challengers.

The subsidies for the second-tier teams can't compare to those for the first-tier teams, and the dojos that are deserted can't compare to those that are bustling... So now you know why the Cerulean sisters send out badges in various ways, right?

Sending out more badges means more battles, which means the gym is popular, and naturally, you'll receive more subsidies.

With this arrangement, trainers can now buy badges with money, and the three sisters who sold tickets and received subsidies are happy... The only problem is that the league has a huge hole in its coffers!

"It's nothing to be ashamed of... I know the Alliance has already given you a lenient sentence because of you." Xiaoxia waved her hand, trying to appear relaxed.

Just a relegation?

If it were Ash, who had no connection with her before, who had done such a mess with her three older sisters, he would have investigated it thoroughly, not only shutting down the gym but also possibly stripping them of their gym leader status!