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

“You can go back whenever you want, and you don’t have to go to Farns to see Absol.”

"why?"

"Keep it a secret for now~"

...

On the way to Twinleaf Town, Jirachi was like a curious child. This was the first time it had had ample time to explore the world, and it found everything around it novel and fascinating.

Xiao Zhi patiently answered all the questions, except for the last one.

This is a nice little surprise, and the little one will definitely be happy.

They didn't linger on the road for long and soon arrived at Futaba Town.

This town doesn't have a Pokémon Center, but it does have a renowned clinic where Serena and her friends live.

When Ash arrived, Nanami was already waiting at the door.

"Ash, you're back!" Nanami greeted them with a smile. "How was the harvest at Steel Valley?"

"That place isn't suitable for Steelix, but I caught a great partner," Ash explained. "How are Serena and the others doing?"

"They're already practicing. I'll take you to them."

Nanami led Satoshi to the backyard of the clinic, where several girls were practicing in two groups.

One of the women, with green pigtails and wearing a white coat, was instructing Xiaoyao's cat, Xiaowei, on how to catch a ball with its tail. Under her guidance, the overly lively cat quickly became well-behaved.

Serena was practicing her sparring with Higana, unleashing a variety of powerful moves.

"Ash, let me introduce you. This is Ayako, the top Coordinator in Hoenn. We're old friends." Nanami took the initiative to introduce them.

"Hello, Ms. Ayako, I've heard so much about you." Xiaozhi greeted her politely.

Ash still remembers the storyline involving the legendary Coordinator, Ayako.

According to Nanami, the other person is very good at coordinating training and spectacular performances, and is also an expert in Pokémon massage. Even after retiring from the Contests, he is still active in various professional magazines and weekly publications.

“Mr. Ash's name is truly legendary,” Ayako replied politely, but then hesitated, “There’s something I need to tell you…”

"Let's not talk about this now, Ayako, you go and continue instructing Xiangwei Nyan." Nanami interrupted Ayako.

Ash also sensed something, but didn't say anything.

He gave Serena a wink, and she understood and threw out a Poké Ball.

"Absol, it's time to groom." "Swoosh!"

"Absol?" The little star, who was looking around, was suddenly stunned. It hurriedly flew over, cupped the other's face, and stared at it intently.

"Is it really you?!" It stared for a long time before confirming that this was indeed Absol, the guardian of its world!

"How about that? Surprised?" Ash explained with a smile, "Absol is now Serena's Pokémon, so you two won't have to be separated anymore."

"Great!" Jirachi spun around excitedly.

Upon seeing the being he was meant to protect again, even the aloof and cold beast revealed a slight smile.

This is a truly happy ending. As Jirachi's guardian, Absol will always want to be by Little Star's side, whether he's in Farns or not, so let's take him on his journey together.

It just so happens that it gets along well with Serena, so it has been decided to become the girl's partner for the time being, and they can also participate in some competitions together in the future.

Incidentally, Butler and Diane have also found their place; they are both now in Kanto.

Ash gave the other party two contracts: if they wanted to continue being a magician, they could sign with an entertainment company; if they wanted to be a scientist, they could work for a technology company.

Butler is a great talent, and this move will allow him to showcase his abilities.

After spending some more time with the others, and waiting for the girls to resume their training, Ash and Nanami left the clinic together.

"Sis, does Miss Ayako have a problem with Serena?" Ash, of course, didn't stand on ceremony with Nanami and directly asked the question that had been bothering him.

“It’s not that she has a problem with it, she just can’t get over it in her own heart.” Nanami sighed softly. “Serena is probably too influenced by you. Her fighting style as a Coordinator is completely contrary to Ayako’s pursuit.”

Ayako is a standard pure Coordinator, which can be seen from the Pokémon she used in the past.

The Skitty cat is all about cuteness, showcasing this characteristic in everything from daily training to performance battles.

This distinctive style was very popular in Hoenn's early Grand Contests, because Grand Contests at that time did not involve the 'powerful' attribute.

Everyone uses either the elegant or cute type, and the strength of their special moves is so weak that it's like two weaklings pecking at each other. Whoever has the most distinctive style will definitely have the advantage, and so Ayame rose to prominence like a comet.

However, this cultivation method can easily lead to the product being reverted to its original state.

She later embarked on another journey, only to be brutally defeated by a trainer using Flygon, causing Skitty to fall off a cliff and suffer serious injuries.

Even the seasoned Skitty, a veteran of many Grand Contests, couldn't withstand a single Flamethrower...

This matter is a knot in her heart.

She admires May, who is also a Skitty trainer, and is happy to teach her various training techniques... but she might not think that Serena, whose battle style is influenced by Ash and is strong and efficient, is a flashy battle at all.

"So don't be too upset. Besides, given Serena's fighting level, Ayako couldn't teach her much anyway," Nanami advised.

"No, I'm very grateful that they're willing to help." Ash shook his head and said, "It's just a bit of a pity. I wanted to find Serena some more reliable coaches... but now that I've gone to Sinnoh, I won't be able to practice with her anytime."

Ash recently received a call from Lance, who asked him to add a trip to Sinnoh at the last minute.

The giant bomb seized from Apollo during the crackdown on Team Rocket has been confirmed to be from Sinnoh. Ash needs to negotiate with the Sinnoh officials about this and cooperate with them in their fight against the local evil groups.

Considering the upcoming confrontation with Team Galactic and the mysterious villain behind Luca, Ash decided against a group action and instead planned to take Lillie, who was always by his side.

His original plan was to have Serena train with Ayako for a while, but it seems that won't work now.

"It's a pity I don't know anyone in Sinnoh, otherwise I could help Serena get in touch with them..." Nanami said helplessly.

"A top Coordinator in Sinnoh... wait!" Ash suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Nanami might not be familiar with Sinnoh, but he is!

There are many top-tier Coordinators in Sinnoh. Even if Ash doesn't know them, he can still take the initiative to contact them.

For example, he remembered a top expert who taught classes at home... and coincidentally, the other person was also in Twinleaf Town, but in Sinnoh's Twinleaf Town.

Why don't you try contacting them?

With a general plan in mind, Ash went back to his companions and explained that he needed to leave Hoenn immediately.

Xiaoyao was very disappointed; she had hoped they could travel together for a while longer…

"I was even thinking of participating in the Green Field Tournament with Serena."

"There will be other opportunities in the future. Good luck with your Grand Contest, and try to get your third ribbon," Serena said with a smile, trying to comfort her.

Unlike May, even though Serena has decided to make the Grand Contest her goal, she still prioritizes Ash during her travels.

If Ash didn't spend a long time here, Serena wouldn't come here to compete.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of her…and I won’t cause her any trouble,” Higana said after thinking for a moment.

After seeing her old friend, her mindset changed somewhat... At least during her trip with Xiaoyao, she didn't think about things like revenge.

"Also... if you have time to come to Hoenn again, could you please visit Meteor Falls? The elder of the Meteor Clan... who is also my grandmother, would be very happy to see you," Higanbana invited Ash.

"I will go," Xiaozhi nodded in agreement.

Now that he has succeeded Xi Jiana as the successor, it is time for him to meet the Meteor People.

In short, after explaining everything, Ash activated the Ring and left Hoenn.

After a short rest, he will embark on a new journey...

Chapter 710 Sinnoh Hijacking Incident... and the Most Evil Togepi in History!

After returning to Alola, Ash began making intensive preparations for his Sinnoh trip.

Kanto sent over the action plan, which was carefully prepared by Lady Rika, outlining the locations that needed to be investigated in Sinnoh.

Sinnoh has also confirmed its collaborators, with the local champion personally participating... which means Ash will see Lady Cabbage again.

In addition, Ash's personal matters have also been arranged.

He found the email address of the top coordination trainer online. The trainer offered open teaching and the relevant information was not hard to find.

Ash sent an email in Serena's name to apply for the course and quickly received a reply.

The senior teacher valued Serena, a student who had come from afar, and said that he would teach her carefully and hoped that they could meet soon.

As for her entourage, Nanami stated that she was going to expand her business in Alola—which actually meant getting involved in the operation of the Aether Foundation—so only Serena and Lillie were with her.

So, after everything was ready, Ash and the two girls boarded a plane to Sinnoh.

This is an official trip for him, so whether it's first class or economy, it's all reimbursable, so of course he should enjoy himself!

...

After a long flight, Ash and his friends successfully landed at the airport near Lilycove Town in Sinnoh.

Like other regions, Sinnoh's airports are not available in every city, and the one Ash chose is the closest to Twinleaf Town.

As soon as they got off the plane, the two women began to look around curiously.

"It feels so warm here. Isn't Sinnoh supposed to be a very cold place?" Serena asked, puzzled.

The temperature at the airport is definitely not as high as in Alola, but it's about the same as in Hoenn; it's not extremely low.