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

After a period of seclusion and deep thought, Mewtwo decided to hold a banquet for the strongest trainers on the new island, which surprised Ash somewhat.

However, this is not entirely impossible.

Ultimately, what Mega Dream is all about is a trial, just like the trial between Ho-Oh and Lugia to choose a hero.

Ho-Oh can identify a hero based on just one feather, and after the hero goes through all sorts of hardships to reach Mount Tianqing, he only gets the chance to be humiliated by a legendary deity at the summit... Mewtwo is also a legendary deity, and has also saved the world, so why can't it do something similar?

Anyway, there won't be any danger, it's based on the principle of voluntariness, and the test itself is meaningful.

However, the overall process needs to be planned carefully, otherwise it will end up like in the original story, with Dragonite delivering messages and controlling the waves, but in the end only a few people show up, making the scale really shabby.

"We can use the internet to send out invitations in the early stages; my company can handle that," Xiao Zhi said after thinking for a moment.

His company's mobile phones are currently selling very well and are quite common in Kanto, especially among trainers, almost every one of them owns one.

With a little behind-the-scenes manipulation, trainers can receive mysterious messages, such as "understanding the meaning of life"...

"In addition, you can send out a questionnaire before sending out invitations, which will make it easier to screen applicants," Xiao Zhi continued, offering his opinion. "You can use the questionnaire results to select the people you really want to invite, and then set some challenges for them."

“That’s a good idea. We can match the test content with the questionnaire later.” Mewtwo nodded approvingly. “Let’s see if those humans who make all those promises on the questionnaire can actually keep their word when they encounter real danger!”

Will you always stay by your Pokémon's side?

If this question were written down, there would be plenty of noble people who would answer "yes".

But in reality, if a major disaster such as an earthquake or tsunami strikes, you don't have your Poké Ball with you, and your partner is big, seriously injured, and unable to move easily, would you still stay by its side?

This is roughly what Super Dream is trying to verify...

Why only test humans?

"Huh?" Ash's sudden question startled Mewtwo.

"I only sent the survey to the trainers because only they can read," Ash said calmly. "But if you want my support to hold this event, those trainers' Pokémon will also have to be tested! Don't you want to see... whether they will abandon their trainers when they encounter problems they can't solve?!"

“This…” Mewtwo hesitated; it really hadn’t thought about this issue.

It's not just Pokémon; basically, no Pokémon, or even its trainers, ever thinks about this kind of issue.

Humans and Pokémon are originally the same species, but due to their high intelligence and social attributes, some of their actions towards Pokémon have gradually been subject to moral constraints.

For example, it is unethical for a trainer to abandon a Pokémon.

Take Shinji as an example. His disagreement with Ash was precisely because he was too harsh on his own Pokémon and would release weak Pokémon at the drop of a hat.

In the eyes of Ash Ketchum in the original work, Shinji's behavior was wrong and showed a lack of compassion!

But conversely, aren't there situations where Pokémon have caused trainers a lot of trouble or even abandoned them?

Didn't Old Spray disobey instructions during a match, causing Zhiye to lose the round of 16? Is its behavior right?

Ash certainly acknowledges that human moral standards do not apply to all Pokémon, but the situation is ultimately different for trainers and their partners.

True bonds require mutual effort and a two-way commitment to build a genuine emotional connection!

"Anyway, I'll help you with this. I'll prepare the questionnaires and such. You just need to organize the actual gathering," Ash said finally. "As for the test you want to give, why not do it in the computer world? Let's have some earthquakes, volcanoes, and trials of the heart, and see which pair can make it to the end."

"There shouldn't be any problems." Mewtwo raised both hands in agreement, but still had a question, "Then... what kind of reward is there for the partner who clears the game last?"

"A reward?" Seeing Mewtwo's expectant face, Ash's expression fell. "So, after all the hard work I put into helping you with this, I have to pay for your reward out of my own pocket?"

"Uh...is that not allowed?"

"Okay~" Ash rolled his eyes speechlessly and agreed half-dead.

He never dreamed that he would experience the difficulties of raising children before even having a wife.

And his hardships probably don't stop there.

Human nature is the most difficult thing to test. If this trial really makes Mewtwo's thoughts clear, then many partners might turn against each other on the spot!

These issues, including their subsequent consequences, all need to be resolved by Ash to help Mewtwo.

But it doesn't matter. Kids always have whimsical ideas as they grow up; we can't dampen their enthusiasm!

...

"No... is there anything else?" The general plan had been discussed, but Ash noticed that Mewtwo was still hesitant to speak.

“I… I’ve been feeling a bit off lately,” Mewtwo said hesitantly. “I haven’t felt this way in a long time. There’s always another voice talking in my head… especially when I’m falling asleep. I always dream about those unbearable things. I even suspect that I’ve lost consciousness in my sleep!”

Forget everything, forget who you are, just remember to destroy... These curses that once echoed in its mind were undoubtedly Mewtwo's nightmares!

"Why?!" Xiao Zhi frowned deeply.

Mewtwo has been constantly instilled with destructive ideas by Giovanni, but that can only be achieved through the M Restraint Armor. Now that Team Rocket has withdrawn from Kanto and Giovanni has disappeared for a long time, no one is even trying to take down Mewtwo. So why is this problem still occurring?

“I’m wondering if it’s related to my previous awakening…” Mewtwo glanced at Ash tentatively. “I started showing abnormalities after that, and… there’s a part of Team Rocket’s genetic technology research equipment kept here on New Island. I’ve had tests done… the human genes in my body have become more active than before.”

"You think it's because of me?!"

Ash was actually suspected by his own son... He wondered if he should put on a sad expression.

But he didn't blame Mewtwo. After all... if he were in Mewtwo's shoes, he might have the same doubts.

It can only be said that the information was incomplete. Even Professor Fuji himself couldn't say for sure whose genes had been added to Mewtwo's body besides Ash's, so it was naturally difficult for Ash and Mewtwo to react immediately.

"I don't know." Mewtwo shook its head silently.

It really couldn't figure it out. After all, no matter how you looked at it, Ash should be the kind of righteous and noble character. There was no reason to attach those evil thoughts to it.

Mewtwo really wants to verify the source of those evil thoughts... and find a way to completely eliminate them!

Chapter 326 Returning to Pallet Town

After leaving the new island, Ash kept thinking about what had just happened.

To be honest, he also had some self-doubt...

(Don't overthink it, it couldn't be because of you!) Fortunately, the management sprite dispelled his doubts in time.

(How do you know it wasn't because of me?)

(Because you are someone recognized by... by the will of the planet, and since you have become the inheritor of the power of the planet, you would never harbor such thoughts!)

After hearing so many instructions from the management Pokémon, Ash felt much more relaxed.

Perhaps there's something wrong with Mewtwo's genes.

Ash recalled the description in the Pokédex from the original series, which stated that Mewtwo's extremely ferocious personality was due to continuous genetic recombination.

Awakening may represent the release of one's true nature... Of course, other possibilities cannot be ruled out.

Ultimately, it's the Rockets' fault... wait!

The Rockets?!

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Xiao Zhi's mind, and he remembered something he had overlooked!

Even if he was driven out of Kanto by himself, Giovanni will definitely still have a grudge against Mewtwo!

In the original spin-off, Mewtwo went to live in seclusion in the Johto region, but Team Rocket still managed to find him. Giovanni even went to Clear Cliff to capture him!

From this perspective, Mewtwo should indeed stage another 'comeback,' but it shouldn't show itself. It would be best to do something that everyone knows about to trip it up.

Why not take this opportunity to set a trap? If Giovanni really tries to take Mewtwo, it will give us another chance to strike at him and Team Rocket.

If he doesn't come, then the trial will proceed as normal; there's no loss in the end.

...

With these thoughts in mind, Ash and his friends returned to Pallet Town.

Because he had been notified in advance, when he returned home, he was greeted by his mother's greetings and a sumptuous meal that had been prepared in advance.

"You're finally back! Come wash your hands and come eat," Hanako said with a smile at the table.

"Mom!" *2

"Hello, Aunt Hanako." "Hello, Auntie!"

Ash and Lyra immediately went over, and Misty and Jian also hurriedly greeted them politely.

Especially for Misty, the previous meeting on Asia Island was too rushed, and now that she is seeing Ash's mother again, she can't help but feel a bit awkward like she's meeting the parents.

"Haha, hello there too! Come and sit down, Xiaoxia and Lila can sit next to me." Hanako pulled Xiaoxia to her side with a smile.

She had actually already heard about the little incident that happened during Ash's trip from Lyra.

Knowing that Xiaoxia, like Xiaolan and Serena, had also become a 'daughter' who had been abducted and brought home, she couldn't be happier.

After all, it's more lively with more people, and Hanako loves a lively atmosphere... It would be great to bring back all the girls who cheered her on at the League Conference, and the girls she ate with on Asia Island.

It's not like we can't afford to raise them~

"Sigh...it's a pity Ms. Cynthia didn't come back with us." Hanako sighed regretfully at the dinner table. "Back on Asia Island, I was thinking of hosting her, but I don't know if I'll ever have the chance. Ash, next time you see her, remember to invite her home for dinner!"

"I...I'll try my best." Ash reluctantly agreed to his mother's instructions.

If nothing else goes wrong, he'll definitely see Cynthia again in Sinnoh.

To invite the other party back to Pallet Town, this dinner invitation is quite far away.

After enjoying a delicious lunch, Ash and his friends rested for a while, washing away the dust of their journey.

Later that afternoon, they went to Professor Oak's lab together and formally introduced Tekken to Professor Oak.