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

"Helping you is no problem, but we need to chat first," Xiao Zhi said with a smile.

Having experienced Yugira before, he already knows how to overcome this mental barrier; all he needs to do is open his heart to Celebi.

"Celebi, are you really unwilling to be captured?" Ash asked directly.

“I don’t want to. I don’t want to lose my freedom, and I don’t want to be bound or hurt by anyone… And you, do you really have to subdue me?”

It looked at Zhilan and the other person with a wronged expression, clearly still harboring some resentment about what had happened before.

“What I really want is your help,” Xiao Lan said apologetically. “For some reason, I lost my parents when I was young. I know they live somewhere in the world, but I can’t find them… That’s why I want to use your power to travel through time and go back to the beginning to change their fate of disappearing.”

"Does that mean we have to subdue them?" Celebi didn't quite agree with this explanation.

“Expectations are always accompanied by selfishness,” Xiao Zhi interjected. “You can certainly help as a friend, but how many times can you help? What if something goes wrong? Will you continue to lend a hand? Will you take responsibility for mitigating all the consequences? These are all uncertain risks for Xiao Lan.”

Honestly, if Xiao Lan's wish were so easy to fulfill and wouldn't cause any problems after it was fulfilled, there wouldn't have been so many people trying to stop Uncle Liu in the special episode.

What mistake did the masked man make this time? He only wanted to resurrect Lapras's parents...

As for subjugating them, it's perfectly normal to think that way.

"To be honest, Celebi... most humans would want to catch a legendary Pokémon like you... in that respect, we're no different from those poachers and other bad guys."

"Karuru!" Upon hearing Ash's words, Pocket immediately tried to defend itself.

Ash could never be like a poacher. He just wanted to catch Celebi and never intended to hurt it.

Besides, it's good to be captured by him. Aren't I, Pikachu, and many of my friends doing well?

There are legends stronger than you, Ash has caught them before, and they didn't object...

"Little bag, that's enough!" Ash quickly stopped his partner's rambling. "Self-interest is selfishness, there's no need to hide it... Whether Celebi wants to be caught or whether it can live well after being caught are two different things."

Many people, good or bad, have the desire to catch legendary Pokémon.

Honestly, in the Pokémon world, if there's one person who doesn't want to actively capture legendary Pokémon, it's probably Ash Ketchum.

This is also one of the areas where Xiaozhi feels he is absolutely inferior to his opponent.

Ash's heart is noble enough; his love for Pokémon is genuine, and even after encountering a legendary Pokémon, he doesn't entertain the thought of trying to catch it.

Perhaps that's why he was able to become friends with so many legends.

Ash might not be able to do that, since he always has selfish motives.

Even with guidance from the management sprite, all he can do now is tell the truth.

"I knew it..." Celebi's voice sounded tired; it had actually come to believe Ash's words.

I am indeed constantly being targeted by people, and many of them are scoundrels who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

The hunter who chased it forty years ago, the current opponent Bishas... even Ho-Oh is eyeing it!

Celebi even saw through the time ripples that in the near future, someone else would want to seize his power!

Hard to guard against…

Even if it could travel through time and space, it would inevitably be covered in wounds.

“I want to know… what needs to be done to open this barrier?” After a long silence, Celebi seemed to have made a decision.

“Just open your heart.” Ash said seriously, pressing his hand against the barrier in front of him. “For example, I really want you to be caught by Blue… but right now we hope to ask for your forgiveness and continue to be your friends.”

“Yes, it felt really bad before.” Xiao Lan also reached out her hand with self-reproach. “The feeling of being betrayed must have been terrible… I don’t want to win you over anymore. I just want you to continue living a peaceful life.”

The light screen in front of me began to ripple, as if fine lines were spreading, gradually turning into cracks...

“I… if I can guarantee my freedom, I don’t really care about being subdued.” Celebi hesitated for a moment, then finally stopped hiding her thoughts. “Besides, I really don’t want to be targeted by bad guys anymore. I also want to ask the entity that set up this light barrier why it did this! Will you… help me?”

"Of course!"

Zhi Lan and the other person smiled at each other, and Celebi, showing its current situation, also reached out its little hand from the light screen.

Three hands were clasped together across a light barrier, and dazzling light burst forth from their palms until it transformed into a towering pillar of light that destroyed everything!

Boom!

The obelisk above their heads shattered with a deafening crash, and amidst a burst of light, Celebi happily flew towards the two of them…

(Ash, well done!) The approving voice of the Pokémon manager rang in his ears. (You should understand now, this is the strongest power you should master!)

(Yes, that's right~) Ash nodded with a smile.

The power of overcoming obstacles is just a name, a metaphor for a kind of power.

The power that Ash should pursue, the most powerful weapon in this world, is sincerity!

Only by exchanging hearts can we break down the barriers between people's minds!

Chapter 520 An Encounter in Time and Space: The Out-of-Control Modern Celebi!

With the barriers in their hearts completely broken down, Zhilan and Xiaodai, along with Celebi, left Celebi's inner world.

"Ash, Blue, are you alright?" As soon as she returned to reality, Misty came over to check on her with concern.

She was relieved to find that everything was normal with them, and her companions also relaxed.

"It's alright now, Celebi has decided to forgive us," Ash explained as he began helping Celebi recover from its injuries.

Having previously been in the spiritual world, Celebi is now back in reality and is in a very weak state.

"By the way... Snow City, we can only send you back to your original era." Little Blue said with a smile, "Celebi has decided to travel with us and not go back with you."

"Is that so? That's good too. At least we don't have to worry about it being targeted by bad guys again." Xuecheng was taken aback for a moment, but quickly came to terms with it.

If Celebi himself agrees to be subdued, he certainly won't stop him.

He also thought this would be a good idea. Ash and his friends' strength was obvious to all. With them protecting them, Celebi would no longer have to live in fear of being chased by bad guys.

...

"Little guy, I have to thank you this time too."

While everyone was gathered around Celebi, Ash patted Pouch's pouch gratefully.

Unown was definitely the hero of this mission. Fortunately, it allowed Ash and Blue to directly enter Celebi's inner world and even brought the Heart Seal to life.

Otherwise, even if Ash talks himself hoarse, he still won't be able to solve Celebi's problem by just shouting outside.

"An~" The Unknown Totem squinted its eyes and wriggled comfortably in the pouch.

It was a casual thing to do, but the key was Ash's sincere attitude, which broke down Celebi's mental barrier.

It was happy to help Ash, since Ash and Pocket had been taking care of it ever since it fell from the sky.

Ash also promised that he would definitely send it back to its homeland.

The Unknown Totem is best at sensing the hearts of others and knows that the promise is definitely not a perfunctory one.

(Ash, that Unown is very important to you!) The Pokémon manager solemnly reminded him. (They are the oldest creatures in the world, existing since the beginning of creation. Besides being able to connect with each other's minds, each Unown has its own unique abilities. This Unown G stands for Giving, and it will be the key for you to obtain the power of the Psychic!)

(I understand, but there's no need to force it.) Ash shook his head inwardly. (That kind of power would be great to acquire, but it's okay if I can't... Anyway, I already have the most powerful weapon.)

(That's true.)

Perhaps this is the answer that would satisfy the management wizard more.

...

"Celebi, may I?" Xiao Lan asked, pulling out a Poké Ball.

The most basic red and white balls are set up without any restrictions, serving only the most basic loading function.

"The GS ball has been destroyed, but I don't think we'll ever need it again," Xiao Lan said hopefully. "From now on, you can come and go as you please, and I promise I won't interfere, okay?"

“Bi~” Celebi nodded happily. This time, it no longer had that deep-seated disgust and let Blue gently press the switch of the Poké Ball on its head.

A flash of light followed, and the Poké Ball emitted a pleasant echo, signifying that Celebi had been officially captured by Blue.

"Great!" Little Blue exclaimed excitedly, releasing her newly captured Celebi. "From now on, we'll be together..."

Boom! !

All joy froze on her face, and Xiao Lan's voice was drowned out by the violent roar.

The forest... no, the entire surrounding space was shaking horribly!

Countless time ripples appeared densely from all around, quickly isolating the area where everyone was located into a strange and distorted space.

Along with the distortion, another Celebi appeared, glaring at everyone present with eyes full of extreme rage!

"Bee!" A sharp roar swept through the forest, and under the influence of invisible ripples, trees and land instantly crumbled apart!

"Another Celebi? This is..." Little Blue was immediately puzzled.

“It’s a modern Celebi.” Ash confirmed the Celebi’s aura and stepped in front of the others. “Celebi, I know Ho-Oh deceived you before, and I will apologize on its behalf… But now it’s all over, and you don’t need to worry about being caught by us, so…”

"Bi!!" Celebi gave Ash no chance to explain, only roaring hysterically and releasing its energy without restraint.

"It's that serious?" Xiao Zhi frowned.

Although he had broken through that mental barrier, Ash still underestimated its stubbornness.

As a result of its influence, Celebi will not only hate being captured, but will also resist other members of its kind being captured!

That's how modern Celebi is; it keeps questioning and cursing, demanding why Ash and the others caught it!