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

Back in Hoenn, after saying goodbye to Ash and Nami, Haruka nervously embarked on her journey once again.

She seemed to have reverted to her original state, without purpose, without plans, and unable to get used to traveling alone…

As she stumbled along, a storm that began with the vines swept through Hoenn, growing ever stronger.

Almost all the major coastal cities received warnings from Tengshu, and the city leaders dared not disbelieve them, because Tengshu held the core high-ranking positions of the Water and Fire Organization!

Thanks to the reluctant testimonies of Himura and Izumi, Fujiki quickly gained a group of supporters, and major coastal cities began to stockpile flood control supplies in preparation for possible natural disasters.

Meanwhile, various countermeasures against Team Magma and Team Aqua were spontaneously launched in various locations.

By the time the Hoenn officials reacted, several small-scale skirmishes had already broken out.

It's understandable, though. Although Hoenn has two champions, one is obsessed with digging for rocks and the other is focused on promoting the Grand Contest. It's normal that they were slow to realize it.

In short, seemingly overnight, the situation of the Water and Fire Organization and the ancient Pokémon was made public throughout Hoenn.

The Hoenn authorities had no choice but to comply with the situation and issue a statement to crack down on the two organizations.

This statement will undoubtedly break many people's hearts, after all, Hoenn has always been a place where connections matter, and the fact that the two major organizations can operate to such a scale means that the league itself cannot be clean.

As a result, the upper echelons of Hoenn began to experience turmoil.

Fujiki also became a target, as his actions touched upon the interests of many people, and various conspiracies naturally followed.

However, with his current peak strength as a near-Heavenly King, there are not many people who can do anything to him.

In addition, Yulongdu also issued a statement immediately, assigning Fighting King Shiba to take a batch of supplies to Martial Arts Island and personally protecting his junior brother, determined to save Tengshu no matter what!

The Dragon Messenger also issued a strong statement to the Hoenn authorities, demanding that they properly resolve the incident. If a natural disaster were to occur and affect the Seven Islands of Kanto and Azur Lane in Johto, Hoenn would be responsible for all the losses.

Under this series of combined attacks, Team Magma and Team Aqua were forced to disappear, and Hoenn went from a brief period of chaos to a period of undercurrents.

Xiaoyao was unaware of these things; she was still readjusting to traveling alone.

But then another person appeared before her.

"Young lady, are you traveling alone?"

"Yes...yes." Xiaoyao responded doubtfully, unsure of where the person in front of her came from.

"My name is Higanbana, and I'm currently challenging the Hoenn League." After introducing herself, the wild girl made a straightforward invitation, "Traveling alone is too boring, how about we team up?"

"Shall we travel together? But..." Xiaoyao hesitated, as she didn't know the other person at all.

"If you come with me, I can cover all your food and lodging. Plus, I have very reliable companions; if we encounter any difficult roads, we can just fly over them!"

"Roar!"

The roar of the Salamence reminded May of a time when she rode a Dragonite with someone.

"Then... nice to meet you. I'm Haruka from Orange Blossom City."

...

After they set off, a figure completely covered in a cloak suddenly appeared, silently staring in the direction they had gone.

It had a long tail trailing behind it, which was swaying unconsciously...

Chapter 674 Carlos Sets Off Again, The Ownership of the Blue Sky Slate

After rushing back to the Sala Gym via the alternate dimension, Ash was inevitably scolded by Cocoy.

Ash's trip was delayed for too long. He suddenly said he had something to do and had to rush to Hoenn, and as a result, he was gone for more than a month.

If it weren't for a few phone calls during this period, the old man would have even thought that he and Serena had disappeared together.

Sigh, they're young after all; they only think about the beginning and not the end.

His marriage to Korne, as expected, was still...

Ahem, sorry, I went too far with the performance~

"Sorry, sorry, I've been busy with things in Hoenn, so I've been working on it." Ash quickly apologized to the old man with a smile.

He is now considered one of the inheritors of the Refinement Tower, and he must maintain respect for Cocoble, his master of super evolution.

Furthermore, the old man's displeasure stemmed primarily from his concern for Korni.

"Korrina has been waiting for you to come back, you should go find her." Cocoble waved his hand impatiently, letting Ash go.

Ash and Serena found Korrina at the training ground of the Sara City Gym.

Two Lucarios were practicing together, but the athletic girl didn't participate, sitting idly on the sidelines.

After a month apart, she looked fairly well, though there was a slight worry between her brows.

"Ash, Serena...you're back?" The girl was overjoyed to see the two of them arrive together.

"How have you been this past month?" Xiao Zhi greeted him as he stepped forward.

"It's alright..." Korrina replied casually. "I was going to help you take care of your Pokémon, but most of them are still on the Mega Island, so it seems like you don't need me."

"Your Lucario has been a great help. I can now barely Mega Evolve, but Lucario is still not very stable. It can only stay conscious for a few rounds before it goes berserk again."

"It's good that you've made progress. Once we get to Kanto, we'll be able to solve the problem completely," Ash comforted him.

"So...should I set off?" Korni asked hesitantly.

Ash and Serena have just returned, and she doesn't really want to set off immediately.

But since it concerns Lucario's training, it shouldn't be delayed...

"Of course we're going, but we'll all go together," Ash said with a smile. "You come with us to Gibuna Highlands first, and after I've met a certain big star, we can set off for Kanto later."

"A big star?" Korni was completely confused.

“It’s Miss Karuno,” Serena explained. “She must have also inherited the Evolution Keystone from the Refinement Tower.”

"It seems so, but I don't know much about it," Korni asked, puzzled. "Why do we need to go find her?"

"Because I'm going to have a battle with her!" Ash's expression gradually turned serious. "At that time, I might use all my strength as a trainer!"

Aside from Pikachu and other main combatants who rely on special powers to build up their strength, the Kanto Seven's combined efforts with Ash's full command represent Ash's true power as a trainer.

Currently, they are below the champion, but if Karuno performs well enough, she might not be in that position in the future!

"Let's set off together anyway. Watching such a battle would be a great experience."

"Okay!" Korrina couldn't help but show a happy expression when she heard Ash's invitation.

Being able to travel a little longer would make her incredibly happy.

...

"Nanami-neechan, what do you want to see Karuno-san about?" Serena asked curiously after setting off.

She only knew that Ash had been in contact with Nanami and learned about Diantha's schedule from her, but she didn't know the specifics.

“Nanami-neechan is planning to become Diantha-san’s boss,” Ash explained. “She went on a business trip to investigate the entertainment industry in Kalos and is planning to start an entertainment agency.”

"And then you set your sights on Miss Karuno?" Serena was greatly surprised.

How audacious must someone be to target Carlos's most sought-after actress?

"There's nothing we can do about it, that's just how the Oki family is."

If given the chance, Ash really wants to let those Hoenn guys who claim to have received elite education see what a real elite family is like.

Without a doubt, the Ooki clan is the elite of the elite.

This family seems to be a bit obsessive; once they choose a field, they must do it to the extreme.

The key is that it actually works!

Professor Oak is an authority in the academic world, and Gary, who has awakened his Blue-Green template, is also striving to become a Battle Legend.

Even the gentle-natured Nanami once swept through Hoenn and won the title of top Coordinator.

She has now switched careers to business, managing Kalos's business for Ash. In the open and covert struggle with Lionhead, she seems to have awakened her elite genes once again, and she wants to turn Ash's businesses into a business empire.

To this, Xiao Zhi could only sigh... Nanami-neechan is truly capable!

...

The group was heading to the Gibuna Highlands, located in the foothills northeast of Kalos. They set off from the Sala Gym in flying mounts, taking a short break in Winged City.

It's a shame they missed the celebration, and Ash didn't become the millionth lucky visitor.

(Stop muttering to yourself. There's a treasure not far from here, in the mountains near the Kibuna Highlands. Can't I just point you in the right direction to get it?)

Perhaps fed up with Ash's half-dead wailing in his heart, the Pokémon manager decisively chose to bribe him.

(What treasure?)

Look at him, he's perked up all of a sudden!

(Blue sky and stone slabs.)

Ash was determined to get the Flying-type stone.

Without explaining in detail to the two women, Xiao Zhi led his people through towering mountains and arrived at the edge of a cliff that could be described as a sheer drop.

There was a rock protruding outwards, which looked like a pair of wings, and that was exactly what Ash was looking for.

With the help of the Pokémon, Ash successfully restored it to its original shape as a stone slab and also discovered a line of ancient writing on its back.