Pokémon: Start with a Mewtwo Invitation.

Chapter 110 Shallow Red City, the Future Poison King

Oddish, Caterpillar, Weedle...

Paras, trumpet bud, tail...

……

In the dark forest, wild Pokémon appeared one after another as Xia Mu led Sonia on her way.

From the main road at the beginning, it became a country lane, and finally a forest path.

Two more days passed after leaving Golden City and heading to Red City.

Since that day when he practiced the power of waveguide, Xia Mu has undergone a complete transformation, as if he had been reborn.

While its strength boost is still not comparable to that of Pokémon at levels 30 or 40, its overall strength is still far superior to that of ordinary Pokémon at levels 10 or 20.

"How much longer until we reach Fuchsia City? What if we get lost? The fog is getting thicker and thicker, Natsuki, Rotom Dex." Sonia was already getting a little uneasy.

Traveling for a long time deep in the dense forest, where sunlight cannot reach and even a white mist appears in the forest, makes it difficult to determine whether the direction is accurate.

This uncertainty about the future can easily breed fear.

"That's right, Rotom. Go about three kilometers ahead and you'll reach Fuchsia City, Rotom," the Rotom Dex said.

As soon as it finished speaking, Xia Mu added, "It's alright. Although the view is obstructed, the map function is working fine. If you're feeling unwell, I can have Arcanine come out and take us there."

Upon hearing Xia Mu's words, Sonia's strong-willed nature kicked in again.

It was her request from the beginning; she wanted to explore the dense forest and see more wild Pokémon in the Kanto region.

Even she herself didn't expect things to turn out this way.

He hadn't seen any rare Pokémon yet, and the pressure of not being able to see the outside world for so long was mounting.

Although the Galer region also has deep forests, they are far less eerie and terrifying than the forests of the Kanto region.

Most importantly, they had been traveling for almost two days without encountering a single village, let alone a town. It felt like they had truly traveled back to ancient times, and the journey became increasingly damp and uncomfortable.

Seeing Sonia's strong will, Xia Mu mentally scoffed, but to appease her, he simply took her hand.

This made Sonia blush slightly, but she did not resist.

"Perfect timing, I'll share my waveguide power with you, so you can share your senses with me," Xia Mu said.

This is the best way to resolve psychological trauma, and it's also a new ability that Xia Mu learned through training.

Originally, there was no intention to expose it, but given Sonia's current situation, this was the only way to help her divert attention.

Actually, this tactic was learned from Mewtwo.

When Mewtwo was at Lantern Mountain, he shared his senses with Natsuki using his psychic powers.

It's the same now, but the effect is definitely not as powerful as Mewtwo sharing psychic abilities.

"This, is this the power of waveguide? It's so amazing, so clear, it's like I can sense everything within a radius of several hundred meters." Sonia exclaimed in surprise.

This was the first time she had ever felt or experienced this.

At the same time, she also used this waveguide power to reach Xia Mu's heart and felt a very warm feeling.

The feelings between them seemed to be magnified a hundredfold at this moment, and she could perceive them, making her realize that Xia Mu's affection for her was not fake.

"Let's go, are you not scared now?" Xia Mu said with a smile.

Sonia's cheeks flushed even more. At this moment, she didn't say anything more, but obediently let Xia Mu lead her forward by the hand.

Pikachu, Vaporeon, and Yamper, who were following the two, barked incessantly, seemingly happy that their relationship had become closer.

We continued walking for about an hour.

Although walking through this dense forest was difficult, the two finally made it out and what they saw was the light red city nestled among the mountains and forests.

Without the smog obstructing vision and that eerie feeling, the sunlight felt exceptionally comfortable on my skin.

Natsuki finally understood why the vast majority of Pokémon Trainers were unwilling to come to Fuchsia City.

It's not that you have to traverse such a large, deep forest to get to Fuchsia City, nor is it because Fuchsia City's Gym Leader, Aki, is too strong, because there are other main roads that lead directly to Fuchsia City.

The reason I don't come here is that it's very easy to get lost in the mountains and forests around Asakusa City without accurate navigation.

Although there are countless wild Pokémon, and you might even encounter very rare species if you're lucky, most trainers are aware of their limitations and, even if someone ventures in, they won't go too deep.

In contrast, the reason why so many trainers like to explore Viridian Forest is because it is much safer; even if you are alone, you don't have to worry about getting lost.

……

"How about it? Do you want to walk this road again in the future?" Xia Mu couldn't help but tease.

Upon hearing this, Sonia immediately became angry and pinched Xia Mu's waist with one hand, causing Xia Mu to wince in pain.

"I told you not to laugh at me," Sonia said angrily.

"I won't do it again, I won't do it again," Xia Mu begged for mercy repeatedly.

Having finally escaped Sonia's clutches, Xia Mu reached out and rubbed his groin, on the verge of tears.

Sonia snorted and took the lead, striding along the wide road towards Pale Red City.

This place is on a hill. Although Asakusa City is close at hand, it is still a bit far away.

Xia Mu followed, naturally followed by Pikachu, Yamper, and Vaporeon.

After walking for about half an hour, Xia Mu and Sonia finally arrived in Asakusa City.

Although it is far less prosperous and larger than Vermilion City and Golden City, the development of Crimson City is somewhat different from what Natsuki had imagined.

Games can't compare to the real world, and the anime only depicts a partial view of Asakusa City.

In short, the city is full of ancient charm, probably because it is surrounded by forests.

Despite not being far from the sea, to be honest, Xia Mu couldn't imagine why the people here would build such a large city in such a place.

Having finally arrived in the human city, Sonia and Rotom's Dex recorded their lives in their own way and learned about the local customs and culture of Fuchsia City.

Unexpectedly, the first thing Natsuki saw upon arriving in Fuchsia City was the enormous building constructed on the very edge of the city. This was the Fuchsia Gym, exactly like the scene depicted in the anime.

"Should we challenge the Fuchsia Gym directly, Natsuki?" Sonia asked curiously.

Is it too hasty to start a challenge right after arriving in Fuchsia City?

Moreover, before and on the way here, Natsuki mentioned that the strength of the Asaka Gym Leader should not be underestimated, otherwise she would not have become a candidate for Elite Four.

Xia Mu shook his head and said to Sonia, "There's no rush. Let's find a place to fill our stomachs first."

After saying that, Xia Mu led Sonia and the three little ones towards the bustling downtown area without any hesitation.

They had been traveling for two days, and although they had rested along the way, they were both very tired.

Unlike Vermilion City and Goldenrod City, Fuchsia City doesn't have many tall buildings or bustling shopping malls.

After walking for a while, Xia Mu and Sonia came to a snack street. There were many shops here, all kinds of shops, just like the ancient town in their previous life.

They randomly picked a decent-looking restaurant and had a big meal.

It has to be said that when traveling, the thing I look forward to most when I arrive in a new place is the local food.

After finishing their feast, Xia Mu and Sonia first went to the Pokémon Center to give the Pokémon a quick check-up before feeding them in the yard behind the center.

Natsuki is about to challenge Akari at the Fuchsia City Gym, so he plans to switch out his Pokémon.

As a candidate for Elite Four member and the future Poison-type Elite Four member, Xia Mu guessed that his Pokémon level might be over fifty or sixty.

At the very least, they are all above level 50.

Otherwise, the Heavenly King would be too cheap.

Although the Elite Four Pokémon in the game are only around level 40, in the second playthrough, the Elite Four Pokémon do reach level 60 or higher.

After feeding the Pokémon, Xia Mu arrived at the Poké Ball transfer machine.

When feeding the Pokémon, Natsuki had already communicated with them psychologically, so they all accepted the exchange, except for feeling a little reluctant.

They've been traveling with Xia Mu for several days now, so there's no reason for the other companions to stay home all the time.

I replaced Pikachu, which was level 45, with Lucario, which was level 100.

The Pidgeotto, which had been leveled up to 53, was replaced with a Beedrill that had reached level 100.

I replaced the level 50 Vaporeon with a level 57 Charizard.

As for Arcanine, Gardevoir, and Venusaur, they were kept.

The reason for his cautious approach was naturally out of concern for unexpected events, since he didn't know the true extent of A-Ju's strength.

If the level difference is not significant, then Gardevoir, Venusaur, and Charizard can be used as the main force, since the League officially restricts gym battles to three-on-three.

Xia Mu's goal is to completely defeat A-Ju, showing absolutely no mercy.

Unlike dealing with other gym leaders, this is because A-Ju's identity is too special.

In the future, Natsuki will become the regional champion of the Kanto region, and he must absolutely crush the Elite Four.

If it's difficult to even deal with one Heavenly King, how can one possibly fight all four Heavenly Kings in succession and achieve a complete victory?

In the true regional championship challenge, challengers must defeat the Four Heavenly Kings consecutively to claim the regional championship throne.

If there is already a champion in this region, then as a challenger, you must not only defeat the Four Heavenly Kings, but also defeat the regional champion in order to become the new champion.

This is the same as the setting in the game, but in the real world, very few people can actually do this.

After exchanging Pokémon, Xia Mu released Lucario, Spike, and Charizard, which he hadn't seen in a long time, and fed them some food.

Lucario, Spike, and Charizard were all extremely excited to be able to stay by Natsuki's side again.

The three guys were even more excited when they learned that they would be challenging a gym leader whose strength was comparable to that of a top-tier player.

Of course, Natsuki also made it clear that if the opponent's strength did not reach a certain level, then there was no need for Lucario and Beedrill to take action.

As for Arcanine, it's also for safety, at least enough to completely crush Aju in a 3-on-3 match.

……

Not long after.

Outside the Crimson City Crimson Dojo.

Xia Mu, accompanied by Sonia, knocked on the tightly closed door of the Crimson Lotus Gym.

It's different from the gyms in Vermilion City and Goldenrod City.

The architecture of the Crimson Lotus Dojo is ancient, giving people the feeling of stepping into ancient times.

The wooden door was quickly opened, and the person who appeared had dark green hair.

Xia Mu knew her; she even had a role in the original story, and she was A-Ju's younger sister.

"Hello, how can I help you?" Aya looked very gentle and spoke in a very soft tone.

Xia Mu smiled slightly and spoke first: "Hello, I'm a trainer here to challenge the gym. I wonder if Gym Leader A-Ju is here?"

After Xia Mu finished speaking, Sonia also introduced herself.

"Are you here to challenge the gym? It's been a while since any trainers have come. The gym leader is inside, so please come in first," Aya said with a smile, gesturing to Xia Mu and Sonia.

Just as Xia Mu and Sonia stepped into the courtyard, two shuriken suddenly flew from a distance and landed at their feet, stopping them from moving forward.

Sonia was startled by the sudden attack, but Xia Mu was unharmed; he simply grabbed Sonia's hand and comforted her.

Seeing this, Aya immediately looked towards the building next to her and scolded, "Ah Xing, you can't do that! They're here to challenge the gym leaders."

"It's precisely because they're here to challenge the gym that we need to test their courage." As the words fell, a figure dressed in ninja attire shot out from the shadows.

With her lithe figure and purple hair, who else could she be but Ah-Ju's daughter, Ah-Xing?

Aya shook her head helplessly and apologized to Xia Mu and Sonia beside her, "I'm so sorry, this is the gym leader's daughter, named A-Xing."

Xia Mu shook his head to indicate that it was alright. Sonia, having also learned of the situation, calmed down.

"So you're the one challenging my father? If you want to get past here, you'll have to defeat me first." Ah Xing's demeanor was extremely arrogant.

You can tell how free-spirited she is just by looking at her and dressing.

Xia Mu didn't actually have much of an impression of her, after all, the memory of Xiao Zhi challenging the Fuchsia Gym was too long ago and had become very vague.

"Don't take it seriously, Ah Xing was just joking." Aya awkwardly tried to smooth things over, then grabbed Ah Xing's arm and gave her a hard tap on the head. She then said in a low voice, "Just shut up already. Don't you know that because of you, many trainers are no longer traveling to Fuchsia City? If this continues, the gym will have to close down."

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