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

"Huh?" Chenglong couldn't help but feel nervous.

“Large-scale migrations in the sea are Lapras’s nature, but they also come with great risks. Although your species has grown stronger and I have basically eradicated poachers from the sea, the risks still exist.” Ash looked at Lapras seriously. “Lapras, do you know what you should be doing?”

"Wow!" Chenglong suddenly realized and immediately nodded firmly!

Actually, what Ash wanted it to do was the same thing he asked the pink Nidoking to do.

Through Ash's careful nurturing, it not only became strong and healthy, but also mastered many powerful moves and a variety of fighting styles.

During the migration that follows, Chenglong will try his best to pass on all his knowledge to his parents and clansmen!

"Come back to me when you feel it's about time," Ash said, patting Lapras's head. "I'll temporarily leave your Poké Ball with Ms. Chengmei, and she'll send you back to me as soon as possible."

"Woo...woo!" Lapras immediately cried out in delight, turning its back to Ash to indicate that the other should sit on its lap.

“Okay, let’s go for a swim.” Ash readily agreed, climbing onto Lapras’s back and being carried on a leisurely journey through the sea.

Soon, the other dragons also gathered around, following behind them and forming a magnificent spectacle in the sea.

With the sea breeze blowing in his face, Xiao Zhi felt completely relaxed.

The relationship between trainers and Pokémon is never limited to just commanding and battling.

We coexist...

As Ash reflected on these things, he felt as if he had suddenly heard Lapras's inner voice.

I like Ash the most.

I love swimming in the sea with him like this!

"I like you a lot too." Ash smiled and hugged Lapras's neck. "The most comfortable way to travel the ocean is to sit on your back."

If he had to choose, his aerial vehicle would naturally be Dragonite.

Riding a dragon is the best choice in the sea.

The wide backrest provides a stable and comfortable seat, and you can also hear melodious travel songs, which makes you feel relaxed as well.

"Huh?" Lapras was taken aback. How did Ash know these words that it was too ashamed to say?

Moreover, it seems that I can perceive Xiaozhi's thoughts more clearly?

Lapras was confused, but Ash knew that some little guy was helping him.

He opened his backpack, and sure enough, the Unknown Totem G hidden inside was grinning from ear to ear.

"Woo~" Lapras seemed to realize that Ash really enjoyed listening to it sing, so it also let out a loud cry, leading its pack behind it to sing a melodious song.

As the sun set and the dragons had to leave, Ash saw Lapras off on the shore.

"We have to part ways for now... Lapras, stay with your parents and lead your clan forward!" Ash waved to the departing dragons.

"Woo!" The only response he received was a long, distant cry from the sea.

"Let's go...to Wakaba Town!"

Chapter 578 A gift given to a female fan... not a trainer

"Eight badges have been confirmed. Mr. Ash from Pallet Town has completed his registration to participate in the Silver Conference!"

At the Pokémon Center in New Leaf Town, Nurse Joy helped Ash register for the tournament and also gave him a package.

"Your order has arrived. Please check it."

"Thank you very much." Ash put away the package and badge and left.

"What's in there?" Misty asked curiously as they left the Pokémon Center.

"The Emberstone I ordered for Lyra's Dragonair, and also some items suitable for Ursaring and Corviknight," Ash explained.

"Circle Bear, it's the Flame Orb, right?" Little Blue counted on her fingers. "What's Steel-Armored Raven?"

"The convex helmet, when worn, can reduce the opponent's stamina if they are hit by a contact attack, making it very suitable for Corviknight."

Ash's Corviknight is positioned as a Sky Knight that can both attack and defend. While confirming the basic strategy of Iron Defense and Pounce, it is also necessary to maximize its defensive advantages.

Moreover, in his daily training, Ash never requires all Pokémon to be agile in dodging attacks, and he has always regarded taking hits as a compulsory course.

Improving defense, honing physical strength, and finding ways to stay on the battlefield longer... this kind of training may be harsh, but it is crucial!

...

After completing their registration in New Leaf Town, Ash and his friends took a short break before finally setting off for Silver Town, the venue for the tournament.

While passing through a nice forest, they decided to have lunch there.

"You guys set the table, I'll cook."

To be honest, at times like these, Xiao Zhi misses Xiao Gang a lot.

He's currently traveling alone with three girls, which seems pretty awesome, but he has no one to share the burden of all the little things along the way.

Xiao Lan and Xiao Xia are his girlfriends, and Lila is his baby's younger sister. He couldn't bear to see any of the three girls suffer, so in the end, they could only do jobs like laying tablecloths and setting the table.

As for Ash, he naturally fetched water, chopped wood, started a fire, and cooked... Luckily, he had Pokémon to help him.

"Don't just stand there, Circle Bear, let's go!"

"Roar…"

The exploitation of free labor is something that everyone enjoys, yet the cuddly bear dares not resist, nor does it dare to slack off.

There are so many eyes watching it. I still vividly remember being kicked in the pen when I was a cub because I messed up lunch.

They managed to finish a lunch, though Xiao Zhi's cooking skills were certainly no match for Uncle Gang's; it was barely edible. Nevertheless, everyone enjoyed the meal.

Just as they were having their meal, a rustling sound came from the bushes, and suddenly a yellow striped Pokémon with a pin on its head jumped out.

"It's an electric monster!" Little Blue recognized the 'uninvited guest'.

"Maga!" Before they could react, another giant geranium jumped out, accompanied by a lively girl dressed in a baseball cheerleader uniform.

"Go, big geranium, don't let it escape!"

“This person… isn’t that Nana?” Xiaoxia was stunned. “I didn’t expect to run into her here. It seems her Chikorita has evolved.”

As they were talking, Nana had already started directing the giant geranium to fight the electric monster.

Compared to last time, her strength has indeed improved. Her Giant Geranium's Leaf Blade and Impact attacks are quite impressive, and the Solar Beam she finally captured is also quite powerful.

"Awesome! We caught Electabuzz! Wait...aren't you Ash?"

As Nana jumped three feet high while holding the Poké Ball, she noticed a group of people not far away.

Then... *glug*

"Sorry, I was so engrossed in chasing the electric monster that I missed lunch," Nana said casually, patting her stomach.

"Let's eat together," Ash invited. "We have extra bowls and chopsticks."

"Thank you so much!" Nana didn't stand on ceremony and joined the meal directly.

During the meal, everyone introduced Xiao Lan to Nana and chatted with her for a bit.

"I'm still challenging the Johto League and I already have four badges; as for Pokémon... including the Electabuzz I just caught, I have five in total."

Nana casually remarked, then simply threw out her Poké Ball and summoned all her Pokémon.

Giant geranium, Rattata, Pidgey – these are all familiar faces. Aside from Electabuzz, the only animal Nana caught on her journey was a Mareep.

"You haven't collected all six yet?" Little Blue asked, puzzled.

"It's so hard to collect them all," Nana said helplessly. "I'm a huge fan of Team Electabuzz, so naturally I want to catch those Pokémon with yellow and black stripes—especially my favorite, Electabuzz, so it's really difficult to find the right ones. I did try to catch Beedrill at the Bug-Catching Contest at the Nature Park, but I failed..."

Nana supposedly has a Beedrill, which was a Pokémon that Ash gave to her after winning a Bug Catching Contest in the anime.

But now that this part of the storyline is missing, Nana can't get a ranking on her own, so she's missing a hand.

And this girl is indeed a fan of Team Electabuzz; the reason she captured Mareep was probably because she saw the stripes on its horns…

"By the way, Ash, how about another battle?" During the chat, Nana suddenly got interested and wanted to battle Ash again.

"Well..." To be honest, Xiaozhi really wanted to refuse.

It's not that I'm worried about rashly engaging in battle and affecting my companions' ability to adjust their state; it's just that they've all been acting like they're on steroids lately, and they might just blow up their opponents if we're not careful.

But before he could even speak, Nana continued to urge him on, even leaving the table herself: "Come on, come on, send out that big-looking teddy bear of yours! I'll show you my current strength!"

"Burstard won't work, it's having muscle cramps right now," Ash casually offered an excuse, while tossing out another ball. "Can I send in Torchic instead?"

"Chamo!" The little guy burst into life as soon as he appeared.

Ash had already witnessed Nana's skill level. Of all the creatures he currently wields, the only one that wouldn't be able to knock out an opponent in one hit if he couldn't control his power is the still-evolved Accelerator.

"Torchic...looks really eager to fight! I'm going to send out Rattata!" Nana called out to her partner, "Use Quick Attack!"

"Charge Flame Attack!"

The two gave orders one after the other. Rattata used its priority move properly, but Torchic also used its agility to counterattack!

Bang!

The two little ones clashed head-on. Rattata's body swayed violently, while Torchic seemed to be completely unharmed.

"Rada, don't give up! Use your Angry Fangs!" Nana panicked for a moment and immediately told Rada to bar its big front teeth and launch an attack.