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

At this moment, Ash's own power has not been reduced at all, but has instead been increasing!

Pikachu, being the closest, was the first to sense it, firmly sticking close to Ash, and even feeling its body change again;

Immediately afterwards, the Dragonite beneath him let out a long roar, causing all the Poké Balls on Ash's body to tremble!

At the same time, an even more breathtaking sight appeared.

Pokémon from the sea began to surface one after another, and even Pokémon passing by in the air stopped and all circled around Ash!

"Roar!" "Ho!"

In the distance behind them, the two colossal beasts simultaneously let out a long, triumphant roar, causing the entire Dragonite Island sea area to roar like a tsunami!

...

Meanwhile, on the distant island of Kanto, the mysterious creature that had been immersed in suppressants began to stir again!

"Hmm...who is this force?!"

...

The facts have undoubtedly proven that kindness is not excessive saintliness... Such a beautiful world should not be tainted by a bunch of damned scum!

"Incredible..." Ash's words were deafening, and the scene before her eyes shocked Lorelei even more!

What kind of child is this?

He could utter the word 'death penalty' so casually... Kona had no doubt that if things really went that way, a huge number of criminals around the world would die because of him!

But now Lorelei completely understands Ash's logic.

He promotes killing in order to reduce killing; he wants to take the lives of evil people, but in essence, he is protecting more innocent lives!

Admittedly, even if the death penalty is implemented, it will be difficult to deter heinous criminals, but the cost of crime will certainly be increased.

At least in the future, tragedies like the one where a forest ranger is brutally killed by poachers, while the perpetrators only serve a few years in prison and pay a fine to escape justice, will certainly be greatly reduced...

Lorelei stared blankly at Ash. The boy, now surrounded by all the Pokémon, was no longer sharp and aggressive; his expression was gentle.

He seemed to be the most benevolent being in the world, warming everything around him like the sun, and trusted by all Pokémon.

This also included Lorelei's Lapras, which was sidling up to Ash, gently nuzzling his arm with its horn, and even squinting its eyes comfortably.

A sense of absurdity rose in Lorelei's mind: his Lapras might have completely submitted to Ash, and might even obey his commands and turn against him, its trainer!

But that kind of thing will absolutely never happen!

She admitted her mistake... This kind of Xiaozhi doesn't make people feel dangerous; instead, it gives them a great sense of security, making even an adult like herself unable to help but start to trust him!

Trust in this boy, who, though only ten years old, is incredibly strong and passionate!

"Ash, strive to become stronger."

Lorelei approached and gently placed her hand on Ash's shoulder, as if entrusting him with her trust and responsibility.

"Miss Lorelei?" The sudden touch startled Ash, who was releasing his power. He was somewhat taken aback as he looked at Lorelei, whose attitude had completely changed.

To be honest, Ash didn't expect that a mere tremor of his imposing figure would convince a powerful figure like Lorelei to agree with his point of view.

At worst, you should call the police, and then it will escalate to the point of accusing the son of an official of throwing a tantrum.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with this way of doing things, because that was the kind of education he received from childhood.

If you encounter a problem, don't panic. Call the police first and wait for Officer Jenny to come and resolve it.

If Officer Jenny can't solve it, then Professor Oak should.

If even the Doctor can't solve it, then it's a major event that could escalate to the level of the league's top brass.

Unfortunately, Ash's first time reaching such a height in Vermilion City was mistaken for a troublemaker by some people...

Helplessly, in order to let a certain high-ranking person know just how disgusting Xiao Zhi was back then, he could only start a father-son game of remote verbal sparring~

Looking back now, the core of their argument was actually the lack of alliance laws.

Many people find such behavior disgusting, but those who are capable of dealing with it either rely on their status or can't find a suitable way to handle that jerk...

Then let Xiao Zhi handle it. Anyway, he's the same age as that bastard and doesn't care about his status. He just knows how to make good use of his status.

Rather than guiding this guy back to the right path or praying for some natural disaster to take him away, Ash believes that things can be accomplished by human effort, and he must let him experience what man-made disaster is like!

...

"Ash, I have to apologize to you." After composing herself, Lorelei said sincerely, "I misunderstood before... Your idea wasn't extreme; on the contrary, it was the key to solving the problem!"

It's fair to say that Lorelei's level of wariness towards Ash just moments ago has increased dramatically with her trust in him now.

She was absolutely certain that once this child grew up, he would inevitably lead the alliance to a completely new transformation!

Moreover, that day is probably not too far away!

"In that case..."

"Ash, I can't help you with this." Ash's hopeful gaze was immediately dampened by Lorelei's cold water.

"Why?" He really couldn't understand Kona's attitude. She clearly agreed with his point of view, but disagreed with helping to push things forward.

Does this mean the league is going to let scoundrels like the Rockets continue to get away with it?!

"The difficulty of undertaking such an unprecedented transformation is unimaginable... Let alone the fact that the four of us cannot do it, even if we could, we wouldn't do it now."

At this point, Kona sighed helplessly.

"The Kanto Alliance is truly on its last legs..."

Chapter 71 I, Ash, the second-generation official of the League and the Light of Hope

From Lorelei, Ash heard about the Kanto League in dire straits.

Logically speaking, the Kanto and Johto regions, with their Elite Four and over a dozen top-tier gym leaders, including veterans like Blaine and Liu Bo, as well as former champions like Professor Oak, should be considered formidable forces.

But that is precisely the problem.

Without suitable successors, veteran powerhouses can only remain in their positions, leading to huge disparities in strength among the various dojos.

Especially in Kanto, if you only challenge the eight gyms of the first league, nine out of ten trainers won't be able to get all the badges!

However, the League needs to hold tournaments, so they can only open two Gyms in places like Goldenrod City and Dark City, and let those who neglect their duties, like the Cerulean Sisters, run rampant.

This provides more opportunities for the training set, allowing some people to successfully collect all eight badges.

But people are inherently lazy, and it's instinctive to give up when faced with difficulties.

With the league doing this, most trainers will avoid those powerful gyms, which leads to a mixed bag of quality in the selection of gyms.

When the tournament is held, most of the participants are people who bought badges from the Cerulean Sisters. How will the Alliance select good talents from these people to supplement its fighting strength?

Over time, there will naturally be a shortage of qualified personnel at the middle and upper levels.

To be honest, after listening to Lorelei's account, Ash even suspected that this was Team Rocket's long-term conspiracy!

By infiltrating the First Army Dojo, they aim to control major cities while simultaneously targeting talented young trainers.

They either crush their fighting spirit or secretly recruit them into the Rockets; in short, they are undermining the foundation of the league!

Moreover, this is very likely not a plan from recent years, but a conspiracy that has been in the works since the time of Giovanni's mother!

The evidence is... According to what Kona knows, the Rockets' top management, from Giovanni down, is strong enough to rival the entire Kanto and Johto League!

Sakaki has subordinates capable of fighting against Elite Four members like Lorelei. These are not strong individuals that can be gathered through simple recruitment; they must be trusted confidants who have been trained over a long period of time!

Furthermore, his own strength has consistently been superior to that of Yu Longdu!

"So, that's why we can't have a full-blown conflict with the Rockets for the time being..." Kona sighed helplessly. "We really don't dare to make any rash moves until Adu goes a step further and is officially crowned champion."

Ash really wanted to say, "Isn't the reason Lance can't become the champion because of your Ice-type mastery?"... But it's obviously not the right time to make that kind of joke~

“You can tell from their operation this time. Even when attacking the island where pseudo-legendary beings gathered, Team Rocket only sent a squadron leader to command, and all the personnel involved in the operation were low-level combatants.” Lorelei’s expression became extremely solemn as she said this.

"The Rockets' top management has been keeping a low profile; they might just emerge at any moment and launch a devastating attack on us!"

This is the core reason why Kobe dared not implement the death penalty. Before any major change, there will inevitably be a lot of chaos. Once the Rockets take advantage of the situation, the entire league may be overturned!

"So... this can't be done now, and the only one who can do it in the future is you!" Lorelei suddenly looked at Ash with extreme seriousness. "None of us can do it, not even if Lance becomes the champion, because we don't even dare to think about it!"

"Ash, you must keep getting stronger. Only in this way can you gain enough influence to carry out your own will!"

"And you'll be dealing with more than just Team Rocket; you'll also face pressure from other regions! You know... the world is vast, not just Kanto and Johto!!"

"Miss Lorelei..." Ash stared intently at the Ice King, whose face was filled with excitement and anticipation, seemingly moved by the other's genuine emotions...

"Could it be that that guy really did praise me on the Quartz Plateau?"

"Ah, this..." The sudden turn of events almost made Cona drop her glasses.

What happened to this child?

At a time like this, shouldn't he be expressing his lofty ideals and visions? Why did he veer off to other things?

However, his guess was quite accurate…

"It's quite unexpected. After last time, I thought he would complain to everyone that I was a troublesome brat..." Xiao Zhi suddenly pouted helplessly.

Okay, I guessed right again... Kona's inner monologue.

Actually, Ash never knew the person's specific position, only that their status in the League was definitely not low, belonging to the category of a high-ranking member.