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

To prevent the world from being destroyed, to protect world peace... ever since Ash stole the Alpaca's Life Source, he has taken the true protagonist's line as his motto.

"As I just said, this is just my own standard of consideration, and it's okay if there are different opinions." After exchanging ideas with Ash, Xiao Zhi felt there was no need to continue dwelling on this topic.

Because he discovered a very serious new problem!

"Ash, do you know who you are?" Ash asked abruptly.

"I...I am Ash, so what?" Ash was a little confused; the 'himself' opposite him was really a bit mystical...

"No, you are N."

"What?!"*2

Ash and the original author just screamed at the same time, how did this get dragged into that Unova guy again?

"You are N, because what you hold now is the ideal that N has always had!"

Chapter 1018 So-called dreams are buds that grow from seeds.

I want to become friends with all the Pokémon in the world...

Among all the people Xiaozhi knows, the only one who can say these words without wavering is the King of Natural Numbers of the Plasma Cluster.

So Ash was very confused. Did the alpacas of this world... or rather, the writers of the journey, have carefully read the works of previous generations?

It's unlikely, otherwise they wouldn't have turned a perfectly good final chapter into such a terrible mess.

Ash clearly remembers that during the BW era, Ash mentioned to N that he wanted to become a Pokémon Master... and then N left with a sour face.

Therefore, at least from the perspective of N—a life form born from both humans and Pokémon—there is no connection between being a Pokémon Master and being friends with all Pokémon; in fact, there might even be some conflict.

As a result, Ash's ideal at the end of his journey inexplicably turned into the shape of an "N".

And there's another crucial point: can this ideal really be realized?

It certainly wouldn't work in Ash's original world, and it would be just as difficult in a children's TV world.

"Ash, do you remember Guzzlord that invaded Alola?" Ash suddenly asked. "The Aether Foundation has confirmed that Ultra Beasts are considered a type of Pokémon... Can you become friends with them?"

"This..." Master Zhi was speechless.

Those guys were clearly trying to take over the Manaro Arena, so the priority was to drive them away. Who had time to worry about being friends?

"And then there's Kalos's King Squid, the one that controlled Officer Jenny, and its minions," Ash continued. "If you became friends with them, could you persuade them to reform, or would you join them in turning the world upside down?"

This is yet another unsolvable problem, but there are many more like it.

"How about trying to befriend those three Candle Spirits in that haunted mansion in Unova... If you fail, you'll have a chance to travel to the spirit world."

"The most evil Togepi in Sinnoh history, I've already captured it. Why don't you go ask my Black-hearted Flying Machine... What would have happened to you if Rayquaza hadn't forced Rocket to lose power?"

"Over in Hoenn, Musashi's Viper is a born bastard. How are you supposed to be friends with it before it's been captured... Are you going to just rely on crazy scratching and million-ton flying kicks like Musashi?"

"Do you remember that bear cub in Chengdu? I tamed it too. Do you want to reminisce about that experience with it? Can you and Xiaogang still laugh?"

"And... how do you get that group of giant stinging jellyfish and agate jellyfish that caused horrific damage at the Yucho Wharf to completely reconcile with humanity and truly become your friends?"

Ash recounted the characteristics of each generation, starting from Sun and Moon and working backwards to the original series.

The Journey is not included because there are no similar examples... and this is also the point that Xiaozhi most wants to call the Journey's writers idiots!

Even in Alola, a show with a unique art style that has almost completely become a children's school slice-of-life anime, there are pure villainous Pokémon like Guzzlord. But on the journey, all the Pokémon are kind-hearted and genuinely friendly.

Even Eternatus, an alien creature, was able to clear his name in the finals and even made a grand vow to protect the Galar region.

This is outrageous!

Ash's final definition of a Pokémon Master was derived from this environment, which is even younger than that of a typical children's book, and then it became exactly the same as N...

But Zhiye doesn't have the same advantages as them.

N is capable of telepathic communication and forceful manipulation; as long as he's crouching to one side, both the Mongoose Slash and the Rice Sparrow Snake can lay eggs together.

Would it be okay to replace him with Ash Ketchum?

Some might say these are exceptions, but the total number of Pokémon is so vast that even if these exceptions are one in a billion, the sheer number is terrifying.

Admittedly, Ash has always admired his father, but this ideal, his so-called Pokémon Master, is destined to be nothing more than a castle in the air.

If Ash insists on pursuing this ideal, then I really have to persuade him to go to Unova... maybe he can get a black dragon for free!

"Let me say something else that concerns you..." Ash sighed softly, then said seriously, "You left Pidgeot in Viridian Forest. Do you know why you couldn't bring it back?"

“Because it wants to protect its own kind, to protect those Pidgeys and Pidgeys…” Ash answered tentatively.

"That's just the surface. The deeper reason is that you can't befriend that big-billed finches and the flock of finches, nor can you control their aggressive behavior. That's why you need to leave the Pied Eagle to protect them."

Ash will definitely be able to bring Pidgeot back in the future... uh, that's not quite accurate. It should be said that Pidgeot will definitely come back to Ash on its own initiative.

When the tribe grows and no longer needs its protection, it can naturally return to Ahri's side.

The problem is, this doesn't seem to have anything to do with whether Ash Ketchum works hard or not; he's just passively waiting.

"Maybe..." Ash nodded dejectedly, clearly missing his former comrades.

“But that’s impossible,” Xiao Sheng retorted, frowning. “These two flocks of birds are competitors, even natural enemies. They can’t possibly coexist peacefully.”

"So why try to solve the problem by making friends? Let's be simple and direct: just find someone to catch the Finch, won't that solve it?" Ash casually retorted.

“I did think about it before, but I failed…” Zhiye sighed.

"You can't think like that now, or you'll be going against your ideals." Ash shook his head and said, "If you can't reason with someone, you just hit them and throw Poké Balls to catch them, forcibly increasing their affection level with Poké Balls. You call that making friends?"

"But if we don't subdue the Great Sparrow, how can we solve the problem?" Haruka asked, puzzled.

"It's simple, just relocate one of the ethnic groups."

"I can't even do that..."

“I can do it.” Ash interrupted Gon’s rebuttal, “The Pidgey family is relatively mild-mannered, and with Pidgeot’s help, it’s possible to persuade them to move as a group… as long as the benefits are sufficient.”

"I will find new homes for them in advance, ensuring they are no less desirable than their original locations. I will also consult with the local Pokémon to ensure the original balance is not disrupted. As for the Bug and Grass-type Pokémon that may be affected, I will continue to seek their opinions and try to relocate them in batches to gradually dilute the impact."

"As for the remaining big-billed finches and finches, I will find an opportunity to formally apologize for what happened back then. I can bring them some gifts. It's okay if they don't accept them at first. If I go a few more times and show them my strength and sincerity, the situation will definitely improve."

"And to prevent them from becoming too powerful and affecting the surrounding environment, I can also station a ranger there to specifically manage the large-billed finches and the shrike... Don't doubt it, I'm a senior investigator of the Kanto Alliance, all the rangers are my subordinates, so arranging them is just a matter of minutes~"

...

"Uh..." Ash's multi-pronged approach left the original main characters completely bewildered.

Of course, Ash couldn't possibly understand it immediately; all he probably understood was... that Ash could really solve it.

“Ash, what I’m trying to tell you is that sometimes passion and sincerity alone aren’t enough. You need a certain level of authority and a lot of people to help you.” Ash patted Ash’s shoulder lightly. “Besides, why do you have to take such big steps? There are so many things worth working hard for in Kanto alone.”

Has the threat posed by the Tentacles been resolved? Has Pidgeot returned to the team? Has Team Rocket disbanded?

He keeps saying he wants to become a Pokémon Master, but all he does is run around outside all the time, ignoring the problems in his hometown.

Xiao Zhi's attitude remains the same: if you want to remain aloof, don't boast about being a master.

If you want to become a Pokémon Master, then you should first make some practical contributions.

Don't bring up the fact that he's only ten years old and still a child... He's a world champion, what ten-year-old is as amazing as him?

Back in the day, Red didn't become champion until he was eleven...

“Kanto…” Ash murmured to himself, seemingly understanding Ash’s words but not quite.

"Venusaur." Ash called to his companion, who understood and planted a seed in the ground.

Grandpa Zhi watched intently as the seed took root, sprouted, grew, and eventually blossomed into a vibrant flower.

"This is my dream. No matter how important the process of pursuing a dream is, it only has meaning when it blossoms." Before the space was about to collapse, Xiao Zhi looked at Zhi Ye sincerely one last time, "So, let's be a little short-sighted for now. You've already traveled to so many places, why can't you stop for now?"

"If you work diligently and achieve something, even if you only stay in one place, you are worthy of the glory of a Pokémon Master!!"

boom!

The stagnant spacetime began to move again, and the original protagonist group in front of Ash was also rapidly changing... He never got an answer from Ash, and the other party turned back into the Advanced Generation version.

"I'm so unwilling to accept this. I wanted to have another match, but you insisted on special training..." At this moment, Ash was scratching his head, his memory seemingly rewinding to the time when Pikachu was defeated and Ash underwent special training on his special moves.

In the original work, the other characters, including Gang, also remained calm and showed no signs of distress.

"Fine." Xiao Zhi shook his head helplessly, and could only convince himself to accept the result.

He already had the answer he wanted, but unfortunately, it seemed unable to change Ah-Ye's unrealistic dream that had been imposed upon him by others...

"Strange, what are you all doing here... and what's with all these people?"

However, just as Ash was about to say goodbye and leave, a sudden voice made him frown instantly.

"Shun, what are you doing here?" Haruka asked, her tone slightly surprised.

The uninvited guest is the green-haired creature of this world.

But logically speaking, under the strict constraints of the timeline, he should absolutely not be here!

Unless, the timeline has truly changed...

Chapter 1019 Farewell to the Noob-Slaying Game: Staring Sparks, Easy Kill~

The massive dungeon was almost over when suddenly an NPC with a built-in taunt appeared…