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

This is also an important reason why Xiao Zhi planned this big show... There are too many people making moves, both openly and secretly, and his friends alone are no longer enough to control these villains!

If he doesn't make a strong comeback in Las Noz City, even if Steven can hold down the boulder, Hoenn will inevitably descend into chaos!

Now that's settled, since everyone's been eyeing the boulder, Ash just cut it down, thwarting everyone's plans.

Having the experience of dismantling the Nightfall Meteorite before, there is absolutely no risk in having Tyranitar perform the operation... Moreover, Hoenn has incredibly advanced technology, so even if the boulder is cut into pieces, it can still be used to its fullest potential.

Thinking about all this, Ash's gaze towards Steven unconsciously burned with passion...

"Um... Champion, just say what you want to say, don't look at me like that..." Daigo subconsciously tightened his shirt collar.

While he shouldn't have made up stories about his own league's champion, Ash's perspective was truly chilling...

Just like Michael at times~

"Mr. Daigo, I need Devon Corporation to provide the detailed design blueprints for the super weapon 'Flower'!"

"Thank goodness... wait a minute!!" Daigo was initially relieved that Ash hadn't made any strange requests... but after hearing what Ash said, he was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

"Did I hear that right... Champion, why do you want something like that?!" Steven frowned, completely baffled as to what Ash was up to!

The super weapon 'Flower' is essentially the same as Kalos's ultimate weapon; both are evil things that should not exist in the world and are powered by the living energy of Pokémon!

Ash used to despise this thing, so why is he now...?

“Mr. Daigo, you’ve misunderstood.” Seeing the other’s pained expression, Ash immediately explained, “What I’m really denying is that super weapons need to absorb living energy, not the weapon itself.”

Weapons are merely human creations; they do not inherently possess any attributes of good or evil, but rather depend entirely on how the user wields them.

Just like those intercontinental ballistic missiles in Xiaozhi's previous life, if they were truly evil things that only brought destruction, why would the whole world rush to research them?

The same applies to superweapons. As long as their unreasonable charging method is changed and their uses are strictly limited, it is not unreasonable to keep one in the name of the Alliance.

Furthermore, the enemy that Ash is going to face has even come up with something as over-the-top as an aerial fortress. If he doesn't set up human cannons in several leagues, he won't even have a place to cry when he gets attacked by air!

"Mr. Daigo, let me be frank. After the boulder is cut down, it will be mainly used to power the various alliances' superweapons... Holding onto our guns is the only way to maintain peace at this stage!!"

Nuclear weapons may not be used, but they must be possessed!

With the dramatic changes in the worldview, Ash's opponents are becoming increasingly formidable... Not to mention conventional methods, even Ash's previous forte, large-scale god battles, are no longer able to ensure the safety of various regions!

Fortunately, Xiao Zhi never advocated for a lame approach, believing that problems should be solved by a single group.

Pokémon should work together with humans to protect the areas where everyone lives. This should not be just empty words, nor should it be limited to the relationship of 'trainer & partner'.

This time, in addition to Pokémon, Ash decided to utilize the power of technology.

Chapter 1198 The Cause and Effect... and the Ambiguous 'Cynthia'!

Holding guns and cannons firmly in hand to maintain peace...

Although still hesitant, Daigo ultimately chose to trust.

As for the blueprints for the superweapons, Devon certainly had backups; it's just that Daigo didn't know that before.

Besides, even if Devon really destroyed the blueprints, wouldn't Larus still exist?

In short, none of these are problems. Ash's next urgent task is to figure out how to set up super weapons in at least three leagues—Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn—in the shortest possible time, or rather, within a year!

"This time we're building a cannon, I doubt even the dramatic Blue can handle it... and the timeframe is really too tight." Xiao Mao was clearly not optimistic about the prospects of this project.

Superweapons are different from submarines; they can't be developed by simply bringing together people from shipyards and oceanographic research institutes.

The task of modifying the absorption plate alone would probably stump all of Ash's scientists.

"Time should be enough if we're tight on it. Referring to the experience with that 'flower' in Larus, the Mosswood Space Center will provide the rockets, the main body of the weapon will be manufactured in Hoenn, and the three leagues only need to set up the launch pads." Ash seemed quite confident. "As for the chief designer of the super weapon, I just got it for free from Mr. Lydradari!"

"You mean that Kutherlosch? He actually has such abilities?" Now, even Little Blue became interested.

Including herself, as well as Akihabara, Butler, and Gordon, Satoshi has gathered many talented scientists, and he knows this group very well.

Given his discerning eye, the fact that he could give such a high evaluation shows that Kutherloschi's abilities are indeed extraordinary.

"Kuseloschi is a very talented researcher, and he's even had access to the ultimate weapon... Besides, he's been somewhat underappreciated under Xladari, so I'm confident I can get him to work for me," Ash said confidently.

Based on his impressions from the original works and the information he has recently gathered, Ash knows Team Flare very well, if not completely.

Lionhead's core members are all scientists, and the unassuming Kutheroschi is the only male among them, and also the most talented.

However, although Vladali gained the other party's loyalty through deception, he could not allow him to fully utilize his talents.

In the game, after being defeated by the protagonist, Vladari gave up early on, and the final weapon was actually activated by Kutheroschi.

In the comics, Vladari also froze Kutheroschi's lifelong pursuit—the E-suit project—due to the 'too many uncertainties'.

To be fair, Lionhead isn't a perfectly competent boss for Kuseroschi... but Ash could be.

By the way, if Ash could really recruit this person, there probably wouldn't be any more storylines like 'Eternal Hitler'.

In addition, Kuseroschi is only one part of Ash's plan. Even if he can't take the lead, Ash has other candidates who can serve as the chief designer of the super weapon.

That person is currently being secretly imprisoned by Team Flare; he is a figure of the very ancestor of the Vladari!

Ash has secretly contacted Korrina, who is in Kalos, and has also persuaded the ninjas of the village to help. In addition, Serena has already returned to Kalos with Crobat and Kommo-o. The rescue operation should not be difficult.

As for the 'bargaining chips' that would be enough to persuade that person, Xiao Zhi had of course prepared them as well.

In the city of Liuli, there is a Temple of Awakening. In front of the temple stands a giant tree, said to have been a gift from a giant from the Carlos region…

But the person who gave the giant tree was clearly unaware that after he left, a flower drifted to the foot of the tree and has lived there ever since.

That flower is named 'Eternity'!

...

After some discussion, Ash and his friends are about to part ways again.

Higanbana will sit with Rayquaza and escort the boulder to Sky Pillar. Ash will also send Tyranitar, Pinsir, and Togekiss to help them divide the boulder there.

Gary, on the other hand, had to end his nominal Sinnoh mission and immediately return to Kanto to coordinate the construction of the super weapon launcher with Lance.

Before leaving, he also specifically reminded Xiaozhi to pay close attention to the Dream Project group.

"I have to head to the Green Moss Space Center too, to do some preliminary preparations with the people there." Blue said goodbye to Ash with a grin, "Next time you have the chance, introduce me to that little sister properly~"

"Sister?" Xiao Zhi didn't respond.

After all, the mind of that ten-year-old girl is that of a super-experienced adult, bigger than both him and Xiao Lan!

After saying their goodbyes, only Daigo, still somewhat bewildered, remained on the island…

"Mr. Daigo, the enemies we're dealing with this time are a bunch of complete lunatics!" Seeing this, Ash could only try to persuade him earnestly. "If a war really breaks out, they will definitely destroy the world without hesitation! So please understand, I have to take some extreme measures to deal with these guys."

"It's that serious?!" Daigo was somewhat incredulous. He had never heard anything about what Ash was talking about before.

“Absolutely true, I have definite intelligence,” Xiao Zhi said confidently. “Even the aerial ruins where you first discovered the giant rock have been taken away and used as a fortress! Just imagine what kind of disaster would occur if those ruins were equipped with weapons like large laser cannons!!”

"I...I understand!" Daigo finally realized the gravity of the situation and hurriedly patted his chest to assure everyone, "I will coordinate all the work in Hoenn and will definitely complete the weapon production as quickly as possible!"

"Then I'm completely relieved," Xiao Zhi replied with a satisfied smile.

In Ash's plan to defend against enemies, Hoenn is a crucial part. With Steven taking the lead, Ash doesn't need to be distracted by too much energy.

He could have started his operation in a high-profile manner, openly restraining the enemy!

After leaving the island, Ash met up with Brock and Dawn in Rustboro City. After briefly explaining the situation to them, the three people, who carried the memories of the 'original story', couldn't help but sigh at the same time.

"How did the world, which was perfectly fine, become like this..." Uncle Gang sighed helplessly.

"There's nothing I can do, it's been drastically modified." Ash's face was full of conflict. "You have no idea, when Porygon-Z told me the 'truth,' I wanted to go deaf myself."

"Yeah, right. The beautiful mature woman you wanted to have a fling with suddenly turned into a man. Nobody can accept that~" Xiao Guang, who was the last to speak, had a completely dumbfounded expression.

Gender-swapping is a truly explosive concept, no matter the context.

That charlatan actually went to such lengths, even harming his own descendants; he was truly devoted to alpacas.

So let's uncover the shocking secret that Porygon-Z discovered while monitoring Cynthia!

It all started when Porygon-Z, while monitoring Poké Ball usage, discovered that Cynthia's Garchomp was carrying a Mega Stone.

Cynthia's Garchomp does not have the ability to Mega Evolve; at least until Ash went missing, she did not have the corresponding Mega Evolution kit.

In the following months, she was so busy that she had no time to spare, so there was even less chance for her to obtain it.

Cynthia became suspicious and, following the clues, was shocked to discover that the Garchomp was not Cynthia's main Pokémon at all!

That Garchomp that can Mega Evolve had even been Ash's enemy before... Its true owner is actually Wangluo!

After further investigation, Porygon-Z and Ash finally learned the outrageous truth... The current champion of Sinnoh, the one who has the same appearance, voice, figure, and even the same Aura as Cynthia, is actually Ash's nemesis who took her place!

'Cynthia' is not Cynthia, and Wangluo doesn't need to be resurrected in the Washing Green... because they are essentially the same person!

The riddle I pondered has now been finally solved.

Ash finally understood the cause and effect; it all came down to that final Gear of Time.

That must have been secretly given to Wang Luo by the alpaca. The power of the gear reversed the fact of Wang Luo's death and also granted him some power over time.

As the god of time, Ash could easily guess Wanglu's actions... He used the Gears of Time to steal Cynthia's current time and added it to himself, thus replacing her identity in terms of time!

Of the six main Pokémon he currently wields, only Garchomp is his own; the other five, including Lucario, are Cynthia's original partners... but they won't notice the difference because, in the timeline, Wangluo is the current 'Cynthia'.

Ash could do the same thing, so he could roughly foresee Cynthia's current situation.

After being robbed of her 'adult' time, she will probably regress to her early childhood and lose all her memories of growing up!