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

Arcs of electricity scattered, and the attack that the Firestorm Beast relied on to turn the tide was once again blocked by the defense!

But Kenta didn't give up. Typhlosion quickly enveloped its entire body in flames, curling up like a whirlwind, and charged at the nearby Feebas!

"Use the Flame Wheel!!"

"Gurgle...Gurgle!!" Before Ash could give the command, Feebas let out an uncontrollable cry.

"Do it your way, you'll definitely succeed!" Ash's choice was to trust his partner!

Bang! !

Endless flames swept across the area, and the Firestorm Beast finally crashed into the body of the Feebas... But just as the flames were scorching it, the Feebas's body suddenly emitted light!

The radiance of evolution, illuminated by the flames, seemed more dazzling than ever before!

...

"That's... Ash's Feebas?" This scene on the battlefield also caught the attention of someone who happened to be passing by.

He had intended to pick up his niece, but he involuntarily stopped in his tracks…

When the light faded, the ugly fish had completed its most complete comeback!

It is no longer pockmarked; instead, it has a slender, streamlined body and a body of smooth, shimmering scales... When the sun shines on it casually, it can project a rainbow-like glow!

It has an incredibly exquisite face, as if its very existence is to define the boundaries of 'beauty'; its sparkling eyes can captivate you with just a glance.

A pair of silky, water-like fins, swaying gracefully with its long, wave-like tail—their seemingly casual movements are captivating, drawing the eye far away…

Milotic is hailed as the most beautiful Pokémon!

"Ku..." The Firestorm Beast, having landed a successful blow, stared blankly at the graceful water snake that was many heads taller than it, and actually blushed as it revealed a silly grin...

With just a glance, without using any seductive techniques, the fiery beast of the opposite sex was completely captivated.

"Miya!" Seeing Typhlosion's appearance, Milotic widened its eyes and summoned a surging wave that powerfully swept over the monster!

Boom! !

After the rapids subsided, the Firestorm Beast, its face flushed, collapsed onto the muddy ground.

"Typhomon!" Kenta rushed over and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that his partner was unharmed.

He glanced at Milotic, who was silently following Ash, and couldn't help but feel that the Pokémon was both powerful and beautiful...

"I've completely lost." Composing himself, Kenta approached Ash. "Ash-sensei is really strong. I'm no match for him at all."

"Not at all, your Pokémon are very well trained, and they all trust you very much." Ash continued to maintain a humble and polite attitude.

These words were purely polite; Ash didn't have any particular expectations for Kenta's future.

He initially expected Kenta to be like Hibiki, but after the battle, he realized that Kenta was just Kenta.

The opponent has decent battle knowledge, has trained Pokémon quite well, and is also familiar with the use of Rejuvenation Roars like "Quickly" and "Don't Give Up"...

However, throughout the entire battle, he didn't manage to make Ash remember anything immediately.

Actually, it wasn't just him; Marina was the same.

So, Xiao Zhi really doesn't understand right now.

He's seen gold, silver, and crystal, but why is Gin Gin, and Kenta not Hibiki, and similarly, Marina not Chris?

Moreover, Ash said that this difference was not caused by him, and that it was not because he had influenced Silver that Silver was superior to the other two overall.

Silver's uniqueness was already evident from the first time Ash saw him!

It was precisely because of that difference that Xiaozhi was willing to approach him and even exert influence on him!

Why are the gold and crystal missing...?

"Well, I'll stop thinking about it for now." Ash shook his head, banishing the worries from his mind.

He looked at Milotic beside him and gently stroked its long fins.

"Congratulations! You've finally become very beautiful."

"Miyo~" Milotic murmured happily, gently nuzzling Ash's cheek with its head...

slap~

This interaction was interrupted by a sudden burst of applause.

"Mr. Michael?"

The interlude, Michael, is just asking for trouble.

After battling Kenta, Wallace appeared, so Ash's plan to train Pokémon is definitely doomed.

"Mr. Wallace, your timing is impeccable." Ash glanced at the big screen; Amiya and Rukia were just about to start their final match.

"Knowing you brought that girl back, I certainly couldn't neglect her." Mikuri's smile seemed somewhat forced, tinged with barely concealed embarrassment. "Sorry, Ash, Rukia has caused you trouble..."

"No," Xiaozhi waved his hand dismissively. "I just picked her up on the way, it's no trouble at all."

"Ah... really?" Mikuri was taken aback, clearly not expecting Ash to react this way.

When a certain girl sent him a private message, she didn't use such a calm tone.

Your niece has been eating and using our things all this time. We not only played and traveled with her, but also took her to see mythical creatures. And yet she still managed to offend my sister.

So what if she's the champion's relative? Take her back right now, or don't blame me for giving her a good beating!

Honestly, when Mikoli received this message, she was completely stunned.

"Mr. Wallace, you were called here by Blue, right... otherwise you wouldn't have shown up just as the Contest was about to end." Ash quickly figured out the cause and effect.

"Hey, hehe~" Mikuri chuckled awkwardly. He realized that Ash really didn't want to talk about these things, so he quickly changed the subject. "Ash, your Milotic is really beautiful. You must have put a lot of effort into it."

"I'm just doing my duty as a trainer. Feebas wants to make a comeback, and since I promised, I have to give it my all."

“Doing your duty…it’s easier said than done,” Mikoli remarked. “If I’m not mistaken, you’ve been feeding it energy cubes, massaging it regularly…and you’re also carrying beautiful scales?”

"As expected of Mr. Wallace." Ash nodded in approval. "And that's not all, I also took the initiative to help Feebas change its scales."

"Change...change scales?!" Mikoli was immediately shocked.

He was familiar with this idea; Milotic's scales, if carefully maintained, can gradually change over time, becoming more vibrant and lustrous.

Trainers who are skilled at breeding Milotic usually have their own set of maintenance methods, which are commonly known as scale replacement.

But judging from Ash's words, he actually started doing these things back when he was a Feebas?!

"I taught Feebas the move Scale Shot. The principle behind this move is to attack and increase speed at the cost of lowering its defense... During the use of this move, Feebas's scales will also soften and fall off to some extent," Ash explained.

"Based on this principle, as long as the Scale Shot move is used repeatedly, and supplemented with Energy Cubes, Beautiful Scales, etc., Feebas's scales can be constantly replaced, reaching a near-perfect state before evolution."

During the battle just now, what Ugly Fish was silently counting down was actually the number of moves left.

It is aware of this; the more it uses Scale Shot, the tougher and shinier the scales that regenerate become.

Only after the final release of its scales did it feel its entire body filled with new energy, and thus it ceased suppressing its own evolution.

"That's really amazing!" Mikuri exclaimed in amazement, giving Ash a thumbs up.

He circled around Ash's Milotic, observing it, until the latter glared at him impatiently, at which point he reluctantly stopped.

"It's absolutely gorgeous... I estimate that more than half of its scales are of the 'Beautiful Scales' standard. If it were to participate in a grandeur contest, with just a Mystic Amulet, it would definitely get a perfect score!"

“But I don’t plan to have it participate in the Grand Contest.” Ash refused quite decisively.

“That’s such a pity…” Mikuri spread his hands regretfully. “If it had participated in the competition, it would have caused a sensation. And your training method, with its multi-pronged approach, the use of tools, and that… special Scale Shot move, would have been sought after by countless trainers.”

“That’s a move from the Galar region, and it hasn’t spread widely yet.” Ash said with a hint of impatience. “Mr. Wallace, the principle behind this move isn’t difficult. I can write it down and give it to you. Please don’t bring up the Contest again.”

"Leave it to me?" Mikuri was taken aback again, clearly not realizing that Ash intended to end the conversation.

He was just trying to make conversation with Ash, but after hearing what Ash said, he felt a little embarrassed.

Of course, he was also tempted, since this would also be a way to improve his Milotic.

So he was really nervous and couldn't help but tentatively ask, "Um... Ash, are you really not angry? Rukia said those things, calling you a jerk and stuff..."

Ha~ Hoo~

Xiao Zhi took a deep breath, trying very hard to control his emotions.

"Mr. Wallace, who am I?" Ash asked seriously.

“Ash…” Mikuri asked, confused.

"Standing before you now is the champion of the last Indigo League, the King of Alola Bonney Island, and a senior investigator for both the Kanto and Johto Leagues," Ash solemnly recounted his situation.

"Although I am only eleven years old, I am now second only to the champion Mr. Wataru in the two major leagues. The Four Heavenly Kings must obey my orders!"

"So, Mr. Mikkuri, as a trainer, the Pokémon I've bred are all unique; as a high-ranking member of the League, I have power, money, and influence, and the underworld is willing to pay at least 50 million for my head!"

"But why are you just like your niece, completely blind to these things, and only focused on whether I'm a scumbag or not, and whether I have a harem?!"

Ash bombarded Wallace with a barrage of questions, leaving him utterly speechless.

To be honest, Ash is indeed very outstanding, and there are basically no trainers of his generation who can compare with him.

But he was too young, so much so that Mikuri would subconsciously assume that he was the same age as Rukia, still a child, someone younger than him…

"Do you understand now? I never wanted to bring this up in the first place. It's you guys who kept nagging me!" Ash said coldly. "Since we've brought up Ryukia, I'll say one more thing... She's telling the truth, but sometimes those words can be really annoying."