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

"Okay!" Ash's timely reminder came, and the girl immediately responded with delight.

This feeling of being constantly cared for and appreciated is truly addictive.

...

"I never imagined that daily life on a trip would be like this." During the picnic at noon, Serena recalled the morning's practice and still felt a little unsatisfied.

"Won't it be boring?" Xiao Zhi asked with concern.

"No, on the contrary, I've always thought Ash is amazing," Serena said sincerely.

"I'm used to it... If I'm really in a hurry, I'll just fly there in a Dragonite." Ash said meaningfully, "It's okay to slow down now, and I can wait for others."

"Waiting for someone?"

"A ninja who comes to freeload... uh, I mean, a ninja who comes to accept a request."

Gollum~

As the young boy and girl were chatting, a rumbling sound suddenly came from the nearby bushes...

Chapter 641 The Appearances of the Free-Meal Ninja and the Roller-Skating Girl

Meanwhile, a certain young ninja hiding in the shadows was in a really awkward situation.

Why is this wretched stomach growling at this time?

It must be because the employer's food smelled so good...

“Friend, you can show yourself now.” Ash said to the nearby bushes. “After all, I am an Aura User. Even if you have no flaws, I can still see through your concealment.”

"Hmm... Aura users are indeed quite powerful, they were able to see through my movements." A boy dressed as a ninja jumped out of the bushes, accompanied by a Froakie just like Ash's.

"It's clearly your belly that gave you away," Serena complained helplessly, but her attention was quickly drawn back to the boy.

He's actually a ninja?

"You must be Mr. Ash. My name is Sanpei. I have come here on orders from the Ninja Village to accept a request from you."

The young ninja named Sanpei solemnly knelt down before Ash, a gesture of respect traditionally shown by ninjas to their employers.

However, after that, this guy, who could only be serious for three seconds, immediately started scratching his head in embarrassment.

"Um... I have been traveling day and night, I wonder if you could provide me with some food?"

"Let's eat together. We've prepared enough for several people, so it'll definitely be enough." Since she had already put it that way, Serena had no choice but to extend the invitation.

However, she soon realized that she had underestimated her opponent's strength.

This guy named Sanping is a glutton just like Xiaozhi. They prepared enough food for five people for lunch, but these two guys ate it all!

Ash isn't surprising at all. Whether he's a ninja or a fighter, he's a practitioner who expends a lot of energy, so his appetite is naturally larger than that of an average person.

Without a strong physique, how could you possibly punch Mewtwo into activating its shield?

"Phew... I'm saved." After a hearty meal, Sanping patted his belly, looking completely satisfied.

"You've eaten and drunk your fill, are you ready to accept the mission?" Ash summoned his Crobat and handed its Ultra Ball to Sanpei.

"So this is the Cross Bat that I was supposed to take to the Ninja Village... It is indeed exceptionally powerful!" Upon observing the Cross Bat up close, Sanpei's eyes practically lit up.

He may not be the strongest, but he has good eyesight. Besides, Ash's Crobat once defeated his brother I-Pin's Greninja!

"Let me correct you, Mr. Ninja, all you're taking is the Ultra Ball," Ash suddenly corrected.

"why?"

"Because I also accepted a request," Ash explained. "Your brother, Ippei, asked me to give you some training on this trip. For the next while, Crobat will be tracking your movements from the shadows. Your task is to successfully shake them off before you reach the ninja village!"

After a pause, Ash warned seriously, "If it finds the ninja village before you, your mission will be considered a failure!"

"Such a challenging task is one I will absolutely not back down from! Farewell, Lord Satoshi! Ninja Art: Leaf Concealment Technique!"

After a series of ninjutsu names that could easily distract from the story, Sanpei was surrounded by swirling fallen leaves and quickly disappeared from the spot with his croaking frog.

His move solidified Ash's decision.

After arriving in Kalos, I contacted Ippei through the management of the spirits and sent the Crobat to the Ninja Village for training. Just as I expected!

"Crobat, go!" Ash solemnly instructed. "Find the location of the ninja village, and then hone yourself into a true powerhouse!"

"Ho!" Crobat said goodbye to Ash firmly.

Ash came to Kalos hoping to find a strong opponent to fight, but now Crobat knows that he won't be able to participate in this battle feast.

But it must leave!

In order to achieve its ambition of becoming the world's number one Crobat and Ash's strongest Poison-type ...

call out!

A flash of purple light, and the Crossbat had vanished from its spot.

The somewhat careless young ninja might not know that, long before he appeared, the Crossbat had already marked him with venom.

Ash is confident that Crobat will win this stealth and pursuit that spans half of Kalos!

"Let's set off too, and try to get to the Pokémon Center before dark." After saying goodbye to Crobat, Ash and Serena embarked on their journey once again.

Xiao Zhi's daily travel routine is always regular: he usually does full-body training in the morning and rushes to catch up on his journey in the afternoon.

She neither neglected her spiritual practice nor missed the scenery along the way; Serena liked this pace very much.

On their journey thereafter, they passed the Baalfam Palace, and Serena took some photos from afar... Although she really wanted to go inside, she decided to give up after hearing that the palace's owner was a spoiled and willful princess.

By the way, the Frog is indeed exceptionally talented; it completed the first stage of tree-climbing practice in a very short time.

After that, naturally, came the much-anticipated activity of wading in the water.

Both demonstrations featured Lucario and the same incredible speed, with the Jackal speeding across the river, making Froakie yearn for it.

What's more, Ash kept encouraging it: "Keep it going! This is your second phase of training. If you succeed, the real challenge is getting stronger quickly! Froakie, run even faster!!"

Amidst constant encouragement, the croaking frog resumed its daily routine of carrying stones, choking on water, and blowing bubbles.

Compared to it, the little finches felt much better.

As their journey continued, Zhi Na and her companion finally arrived at their midway destination: the Battle Castle.

...

"Welcome back to the Battle Castle, sirs."

As soon as Zhi Na and her companion entered the castle through the ancient archway, a maid in full dress immediately bowed respectfully.

The Battle Castle treats Trainers with great respect, and even though both are strangers, the maids act as if they are welcoming their master home.

"Oh, are you two distinguished guests?" At this moment, a dashing old gentleman walked over from the end of the corridor. "I am Yi Kong, the butler of Battle Castle, and Ash from Kanto. Welcome to our esteemed home with your companions."

The other party clearly knew Xiaozhi, and their manners were impeccable.

"Hello, my girlfriend Serena and I are here to take on a challenge," Ash explained.

“It’s our honor. Please leave the arrangements entirely to me,” Yi Kong immediately assured him. “I will ensure you two have the best possible battle experience.”

He personally led Zhi Na and the other person into the castle, and also gave a brief explanation of the situation of the battle castle.

"This is the Battle Salon, a place where all Knights rest and exchange information. Outside the salon is an open-air area where all the adults can come and watch whenever a battle takes place."

As he spoke, Yi Kong opened the salon door for Zhi Na and the other person.

A lively atmosphere suddenly rushed over, but at the same time, a rollerblading girl, as if she couldn't stop, stumbled and rushed towards Xiaozhi!

"Oh no! We're going to crash!!"

A girl in sportswear staggered to the door, her golden hair flowing behind her head like a large, upright exclamation mark.

"Stay calm, it's okay." Seeing this, Ash immediately released his psychic powers to help the girl brake repeatedly, finally bringing her to a stop right in front of him.

Due to inertia, the girl still managed to touch Ash's shoulder, but she didn't seem to care at all, and even put her elbow on it.

"Hehe, thank you! I almost bumped into it."

"It's nothing, just a small favor," Ash said casually, while secretly taking a step back to Serena's side.

In his heart, he couldn't help but marvel at how small the world is.

Who else could be Carlos's most famous rollerblading girl?

"Lady Korne, please do not use roller skates in the salon," the butler, Yi Kong, advised helplessly.

“But it’s faster this way.” The girl named Korni said dismissively. “Also, Mr. Yi Kong, when are you going to introduce me to a suitable opponent? I really can’t stand watching others fight.”

“Lady Corne, you are a Marquis, and your opponents are not so easy to deal with.”

“A...Marquis?” Serena was taken aback.

She had also heard about the promotion system in the battle castle from baron to marquis, and marquis was already a very prestigious title.

Is this somewhat impulsive girl really that strong?

Chapter 642 VS Korini, Blaze Warrior!

Serena is starting to panic.