Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master.

Chapter 524 Spring, the season for animals to XX again.

"Mumpfish, burst the water!"

"That's enough!"

At this moment, on the vast sea, the Mudkip, waving its fists the size of a clay pot, sped across the water and instantly overturned a ferocious blue shark.

Ash was standing on the edge of the rear deck of the speedboat, happily commanding his Mudkip to keep attacking the wild Megalodon.

It is now the second day since Ash and his friends left Sootopolis City.

After everyone arrived at a small island by ship, they suddenly learned that due to the route, they would have to transfer to an even smaller ship to reach Mushui Island.

Xiao Zhi had already resigned himself to his fate and rented a speedboat, but unexpectedly, he was lucky enough to rescue an old man who had fallen into the water on the way.

And this uncle happened to be on his way to Mushui Island.

Upon learning that Ash and his friends were going to participate in a grand tournament that would be held there in two days, the uncle immediately agreed to give them a free ride.

Doing good deeds helps you build positive relationships.

Save money, and fight thieves for your boss!

And perhaps because even the heavens felt they owed the kind-hearted muscle man too much, they gave him some more rewards.

On their journey, Ash and his friends encountered the legendary Mirage Island.

This is a small island with lush forests that is easily affected by magnetic fields, and there is usually no reliable way to get to the island.

It can be said to be a phantom island that only exists in the stories of seafarers, and finding it depends entirely on luck.

Ash and his friends simply ended up on this island because they got lost.

Aside from the fear of getting lost, the uncle also enjoyed life with Xiao Zhi.

Not only did they manage to reach the legendary island, they also obtained many valuable Kira fruits there.

The fruit called Qila fruit tastes both sweet and spicy.

To humans, that would be incredibly fresh and delicious! (Not smelly at all!)

Having a Pokémon carry this item can increase its attack power when it is in danger.

Making them into Power Cubes can also greatly enhance a Pokémon's splendor, making its fur more beautiful and allowing it to perform better in Pokémon Contests.

It is a very rare and valuable fruit, which is the main reason why the Phantom Island has become a legend.

After all, Killer Fruit can only be found on the Isle of Fantasy in Hoenn, so its price is naturally extremely high.

Ash's eyes widened when he saw it.

Unfortunately, if it weren't for the fact that the berries living on the island of Mirage needed Killer Berries for food, Ash would have picked all the berries on the island.

Even so, after obtaining the consent of the little berries, Ash still managed to get a lot of Killua Berries in exchange for premium Pokémon food.

That's a huge profit! It makes Ash even more enthusiastic about wild Pokémon now.

A tribute to our legendary wild Pokémon master, Ash Ketchum.

Let's mourn for those megalodon sharks that were just passing by; after all, they have a penchant for attacking ships on the surface of the sea.

However, just as Ash was having a great time playing, a discordant sound suddenly came from beside him.

"Hey, we're almost at Twilight Island. Mighty Chicken, hurry up and eat all these energy cubes made from Kira Fruits to get stronger. It'll be your turn to shine next!"

It turned out that May was also next to Ash at that moment, grooming her Brilliant as usual.

However, she seemed quite nervous at the moment.

"I hope Mom and Dad will bless us so that no really strong enemies appear in the upcoming Grand Tournament!"

Actually, Xiaoyao originally had a very good mindset; she was a bit of a silly girl who never suffered internally.

But the problem arose on Ash and his friends' way out of the Mirage Island. They happened to run into Shun, who was also undergoing special training on an island.

Then, Haruka learned the unfortunate truth that her rivals Harry and Shun had already successfully obtained five ribbon medals, securing their spots in the grand celebration ahead of time.

Adding to Musashi, who was the first to qualify, it seems that among Haruka's acknowledged rivals, she is the only one who has not yet obtained the fifth Ribbon Medal.

Now, the big-breasted girl's mindset underwent some subtle changes.

Xiao Zhi couldn't bear to see her sighing and complaining, so he came to her side.

"Don't worry, Xiaoyao, you already have four ribbon medals."

"Having worked so hard with Pokémon to get to where you are now, you should have more confidence in your abilities."

"But people just can't put their minds at ease."

The words from the person she liked calmed Xiaoyao down a little, but at the same time, they also made her relax and pour out all her worries.

"Ash, you say I already have four Ribbon Badges, but when I first started out, I also defeated some veteran Trainers who had already earned Ribbon Badges."

"What if a super rookie, or a formidable rival who also has four ribbon medals, is waiting for me in Twilightwater Town, and I lose?"

As Xiaoyao got lost in her thoughts, she became frightened. Seeing this, Xiaozhi immediately gave her a powerful dunk.

"There are so many 'what ifs'. Alright, you silly goose, don't let your imagination run wild. I think you just need my special training in love."

All the fear stemmed from insufficient firepower. Ultimately, Xiaoyao's constant anxiety and insecurity arose from a lack of confidence in her own abilities.

Xiao Zhi immediately showed off his hard-earned muscles in the sunlight.

"Seeing that I'm always training, I never worry about things like that, right Pikachu, Mudkip!"

"Pikachu!"

"Enough, enough—"

"Hmm, the Mudkip's call sounds a bit off."

At this moment, Ash and May quickly turned their heads to look at the sea.

The Mudkip had just punched the Megalodon, which was tucked under its armpit, into a daze, then nimbly jumped back onto the boat, its body bursting with dazzling light.

"This is the light of evolution!"

Xiao Sheng, who had been fiddling with the navigator in his seat, immediately came over.

At this moment, the Mudkip in the light became even more slender, its bipedal stance changed to quadrupedalism, and its giant fin on its head split into two—

Ash's shiny Mudkip has finally evolved into a shiny Swampert.

"Great, Swampert!" Ash happily ran over, picked up Swampert, and spun it around.

Now all three of his Hoenn starter Pokémon have reached their final evolutions, greatly increasing the strength of his team.

"Yo gee!"

[Ding! Swampert: Affection +5]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have achieved the achievement "The First Bond (Hoenn)": You have successfully collected all three starter Pokémon in their final forms in the Hoenn region!]

【获得奖励：联盟币+30000；攻击+3；特攻+3；自由属性点+3；银色王冠+3

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However, just when everyone was having a good time, the small boat's engine suddenly made a strange noise, and the speed became slower and slower.

Ash quickly recalled Swampert into its Poké Ball and, along with May and Max, went to the cockpit to check on the situation.

Meanwhile, the middle-aged man was sitting on the deck, frowning as he looked at the complex wiring under the engine hood below the rudder.

"What's wrong, uncle?"

"Ash, you're here. Bad news! The boat's engine suddenly started emitting black smoke for some reason. It looks like it'll need a major overhaul."

"Oh, how long will it take for you to fix it, sir?"

Upon hearing the bad news from the uncle, Xiaoyao immediately asked worriedly, "Will we still be able to reach Mushui Island?"

"I'm afraid it's unlikely. At most, we can only reach Dongdong Island, which is in front of Mushui Island, in the current situation."

"Dongdong Island?"

"Yes, that's it."

Ash and his friends looked in the direction the uncle pointed, and there they saw a small island with lush vegetation in front of the small boat.

Then the uncle added.

"It will probably take a day to repair the boat, but that's the registration period for the Twilight Water Festival —"

"Xiaoyao, if I can't fix the boat, there's a dock on the other side of Dongdong Island that should take me to Mushui Island."

This uncle is an incredibly skilled captain. Aside from the time he went to the Mirage Island, he never got lost while carrying Ash and his friends.

He had memorized the entire sea map of the surrounding area, and it was thanks to him that Xiaozhi and the others were able to arrive here several days earlier than expected.

Even so, the uncle still felt a little guilty.

"I'm so sorry everyone. I promised to take you to the Grand Contest, but I didn't expect this to happen on the way. I'm really ashamed."

"It's alright, uncle. It's not your fault. We're very close to Mushui Town now, so there won't be any problems."

Xiaoyao immediately comforted the uncle, and Xiaozhi nodded in agreement.

With him around, there's absolutely no way Xiaoyao would miss the opening of the Twilight Water Grand Festival.

At worst, they can just fly over there, it's no big deal, it'll just be a bit of a hassle for Haruka and Masaru.

It's just a hairstyle.

At this moment, Ash carefully examined the island in front of him, which covered a considerable area, and released his waveguide to scan it.

"Hmm—Dondon Island looks nice, there are lots of wild Pokémon there!"

In Ash's vision, the waveguide coming from afar was quite abundant and powerful.

"This island is definitely inhabited by a bunch of incredibly resilient creatures; it's practically the perfect training ground!"

"Alright, I've decided, Haruka. Let's go to the island for special training before the Twilight Water Tournament begins."

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Ash's grueling training was so terrifying that both siblings were terrified. Upon hearing this, May's face showed obvious resistance.

"Ash, I'm suddenly feeling confident. I'll definitely be able to handle the Contests. Let's skip the special training."

May tried to be cute and came over, but Ash immediately rejected her.

"No, this is a great opportunity to alleviate your anxiety and prepare for my league tournament. Sell..."

"Being cute is useless!"

The one here now is Sigmar.

Before May could whine, Ash immediately asked the old man to dock at the edge of Totoro Island, then grabbed May and Max and headed into the island.

"Seriously—"

There was no other way; Xiaoyao really wanted to obtain the Twilight Ribbon Medal.

I want to meet those I once admired or longed to defeat at a grand, magnificent celebration.

Haruka understood Satoshi's good intentions, and since she couldn't resist anyway, she quickly adjusted her mindset.

Without Xiao Zhi pulling him, he took the initiative to walk to the front of the group.

"Alright then, Ash, let's have some serious training! I'm determined to win the Grand Contest!"

"Great, Haruka, that's exactly the kind of spirit I wanted!"

The hesitant look on the girl's face disappeared, and Xiaozhi was very happy.

Just as Xiaoyao had gathered her strength, a large, round object suddenly appeared in front of her, rolling toward her with astonishing force.

"What is this?" Xiaoyao screamed in fright.

Fortunately, she had trained her strength to a high level, and in a moment of desperation, she threw a powerful punch that sent the rolling black ball flying to the side.

At this moment, Xiao Zhi stepped forward and pulled the unconscious behemoth up.

"What the heck? Isn't that Donphan?" Xiaosheng took a step forward and instantly recognized the Pokémon in front of him.

At this moment, Donpha's head had a small bump from May's earlier punch, and its nose seemed to be slightly injured. He immediately took out a large Pokémon-specific bandage and put it on Donpha.

But then the bespectacled kid immediately became confused again.

"That's strange, Sis, Ash, why would such a gentle Pokémon suddenly attack humans?"

"How was I supposed to know? I was almost scared to death just now."

Xiaoyao patted her plump bottom and helped Xiaozhi stand up, still a little dissatisfied with that Donphan.

Ash shook his head. "I didn't sense any malice from it. It seems like this Donphan didn't come to ram us on purpose."

Just as everyone was wondering, Pikachu suddenly shouted.

Everyone quickly looked ahead and were surprised to find a huge group of armored soldiers not far from them.

Each of them was quite strong and seemed to have an excess of energy; they were all rolling around on the grass over there.

They also occasionally clash violently with each other.

"This is the territory of the Donjia, and judging from their appearance, they seem to be performing a courtship dance!"

"This is so rare! Take a picture of it, take a picture of it—" Xiao Sheng said excitedly as he adjusted his glasses.

By this time, Xiaoyao had finally calmed down, her curiosity was rekindled, and she watched the busy Donkamen with great interest.

"A courtship dance... Could it be that we've arrived at the perfect time—the annual time when the Donkas woo their mates and form partnerships? How lucky!"

"I've only heard my dad say that because it's courtship season, male deer become extremely aggressive and dangerous."

"Ash, are we really going to have to do special training here?" May looked at the group of huge creatures rolling around and was still a little scared.

But at this moment, Ash became excited.

"High aggression? That's great! I was worried they weren't aggressive enough. This is the perfect training ground!"

Ash immediately took out paper and pen and wrote down a dense list of training exercises for May.

When Xiaoyao took it and looked at it, she was immediately dumbfounded.

"Ah, Ash! Even the easiest first task requires me and Combusken to defeat five Donphans in their mating season one-on-one—that's too difficult!"

"Haruka, I believe you can do it. By the way, you have to finish it with Mighty Chicken today, or you won't get to eat."

"what?"

For a foodie, not being able to eat is the most terrifying punishment.

With no other option, Xiaoyao quickly grabbed a powerful chicken and went to find a lone Donphan to challenge.

Xiao Sheng, on the other hand, was holding up the navigator's hand to personally record the precious video of Donpyore pairing.

Seeing the two of them leave in a hurry, Ash put down Pikachu from his shoulder and started doing his own thing.

"This is perfect! Here, use it! A random Ice-type Pokémon battle ticket!"