In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

Campfire chuckled softly and continued to give orders to Suicune.

A white light flashed behind Suicune, and its entire body almost turned into a faint blue shadow in the blink of an eye.

Suicune crashed heavily into Charizard's belly. Charizard's eyes widened, and a tremendous force surged from its belly, making a "five-two-three" sound.

The excruciating pain made it feel as if its entire body was about to fall apart.

"Water cannon!"

Using the momentum, Suicune retreated, unleashing its most vibrant blue glow, and a jet of water shot out, striking the helpless Charizard hard.

Charizard was heavily knocked back by the water cannon and slammed onto the ground. Even so, the water cannon continued to relentlessly pound on Charizard's body.

boom!

Finally, the water cannon exploded, and amidst the scattered water droplets, the Charizard, now incapacitated, came into everyone's view.

"Charizard is unable to battle; challenger's challenge has failed."

After observing the Charizard, Lillie raised her small flag and announced.

Ash was slightly lost in thought and disappointed upon hearing this, but he still quickly ran to Charizard's side to check on its injuries.

"As expected, we lost. It was no surprise at all."

Seeing that Ash had failed in his challenge, Brock sighed, "Yes, it was not unexpected at all."

From the moment Suicune was sent out from the campfire, the battle was almost inevitable.

"He's still too inexperienced. The strength of the campfire is too great for Ash. He should proceed step by step instead of aiming too high."

Qinglv shook her head. Ash's defeat was not surprising at all. To be precise, Ash's strength is not that great right now.

Challenging the Elite Badge at the campfire directly is far too difficult for Ash.

No, perhaps it's not so much a difficulty as it is a complete lack of hope.

"After all, it's Ash." Gary shrugged casually.

"Mao, don't gloat. How are you any better than Xiao Zhineng? If you can't bring back four elite badges this year, don't even think about going back to Kanto."

Upon hearing this, Qinglu glanced at Xiaomao and said indifferently.

This brat has the nerve to laugh at Ash? He's no different from Ash when he's on the field.

"Huh? Brother!" Xiao Mao was stunned when he heard this, then his face turned pale and he wailed to his own brother.

Four elite badges? That's for Elite Rank trainers!

"Even Ash knows how to take on challenges, you dare to embarrass me and try it!"

However, Qinglv showed no intention of compromising. What a joke! If Chi's younger brother dared to challenge the Elite Badge, how could his younger brother not?

It doesn't exist!

"Pfft~"

Hearing Xiao Mao's heart-wrenching cries, Mei laughed out loud, which was quite unkind of her.

This pretentious young master has finally met his match.

"Ash, although your performance in battle wasn't great, I look forward to your next challenge."

At that moment, Campfire walked up to Ash and smiled.

She had anticipated this outcome from the beginning, so she had even prepared her lines in advance.

"However, what you need now is a suitable environment for your growth. I suggest you travel around Alola for a while and start with the regular badges."

"Facing yourself honestly is the most important thing a trainer should do. Your courage and fearlessness are your greatest strengths, but strength cannot be improved overnight."

“We’ve known each other for a while now, and I know you deserve this Ether Badge.”

With a smile on her delicate, fair face, she looked directly at Xiaozhi and slowly began to speak.

At the same time, the campfire stretched out its right hand, revealing a beautiful, fiery red badge to Ash.

Although Ash was almost instantly defeated by her Suicune, he is qualified for a regular badge.

Because Campfire also knows Ash quite well. In some ways, Ash is idealistic, but he is indeed an excellent trainer.

“I have lost. I am not worthy of this badge now.”

Ash stared at the badge in the campfire's hand, hesitated for a long time, then shook his head and did not take the badge.

Yes, he can't get over his own conscience.

He clearly lost, and lost badly; even his trump card was easily defeated by the campfire.

How could someone like him possibly pick up this badge?

"Then I'll keep it for you for now. Ash, the Aether Gym welcomes your next challenge."

"You and your Pokémon both worked very hard. I hope that next time we battle, you can impress me instead of repeating today's mistakes."

As expected, Campfire put away the badge and smiled at Ash.

She suddenly understood why the powerful Bakura had such a special attitude towards the mediocre Satoshi.

The reason they are green and crimson is because, like Bakura, they possess a unique and terrifying talent; they are the same kind of people.

Ash may not have the unique talent that destined him to be a prodigy, but he possesses the purest and most genuine nature.

Yes, it is pure.

With the innocence and purity of a child, his dream is to become a Pokémon Master, and he has no doubts whatsoever.

His attitude towards everyone was so clean and pure, his thoughts were simple to the point of being unadorned, and his care and love for the elves were equally exquisite.

This kind of purity is something everyone possesses! Every child who dreams of becoming a trainer from a young age shares Ash's purity.

However, as they grew up, many people changed, including the campfire and Bakura.

But Xiao Zhi is different; he still retains the dream and purity he held dear since childhood.

Although he can be silly at times, that's what makes him so special.

"Yes! I definitely will! Next time, I will definitely succeed in the challenge."

Ash's expression hardened as he spoke to the Gym Leader before him.

So what if he lost so badly this time? It's okay. Ash has realized that he is indeed no match for the Elite Badge at the campfire.

But next time, I'm sure I can!

"That expression is truly poignant."

Bakura looked at Ash's expression, chuckled softly, and felt an increasing urge to battle Ash.

What a pity, Ash, how long will you make me wait?

Bakura looked at Satoshi and sighed with some regret. Even the current crimson and blue-green colors did not meet his ideal standard.

And what about Satoshi? That kid might make Bakura wait at least five years.

He is now truly the only one at the top in this world, but he also hopes for some surprises.

Ash's gym challenge started quickly, but ended just as quickly.

Unlike Ash, Touko, Mei, and the others clearly have no intention of directly challenging the gym.

Not everyone is like Ash, who can't wait to challenge a gym as soon as it appears.

When old friends arrived, the campfire immediately suspended its dojo operations, and everyone went to a restaurant together.

"Ash, if you're looking for a starting gym, I'd actually recommend that you challenge the Dancing Girl Gym in Hauil City first."

After ordering, Bakura smiled and suggested to Ash that Hauor City was the largest port city on Melemele Island.

Xiao Zhi was taken aback when he heard this.

"Hau'l City, is that the city with the Pokémon School?"

Xiaoxia thought for a moment; she had done her homework before coming to Alora.

They actually came to the artificial island of Etherland by boat from Haole City.

"And the Dancing Girls' Gym looks familiar too; I think I just heard someone mention it..."

Xiao Gang was also pondering, resting his chin on his hand. "That's right, isn't that the same group of young people who mentioned it when they first arrived at the campfire dojo?"

Moreover, the name "Maiden's Dojo" is too strange. Usually, dojos are named after the city or town where they are located, right?

"It's called the Dancer's Gym because the gym itself also runs a dance hall business. It's not only a gym, but also the most famous dance hall in Alola today."

Lillie explained with a smile that the May Sisters' gym was originally supposed to be called the Good Orle Gym.

However, it is also a dance hall, and the owners, the May sisters, are the most outstanding dancers in the hall.

Therefore, it is now more commonly referred to as the Maiko Dojo.

"Um...isn't that neglecting one's duties?"

Xiaoxia was taken aback when she heard this, and then hesitated for a moment before speaking.

The dojo itself is also a dance hall, which is so similar to how her three older sisters transformed the Cerulean Dojo into the Cerulean Underwater Ballet Hall...

It was precisely because the older sisters were angry that they had ruined the dojo left by their elders and completely abandoned its business.

Xiaoxia ran away from home in a fit of anger.

"As long as you fulfill your responsibilities, how can you be considered neglecting your duties?"

Bakura chuckled and shook his head. Although the May Five Sisters did indeed work part-time as dancers.

But unlike the three Hua Lan sisters, May and her friends didn't neglect their real profession.

Besides, the May Sisters are strictly speaking dance club owners; they can dance whenever they want, entirely according to their mood.

To put it more vividly, dancing is just a hobby for them.

"In May, the five of them served as trainers, and all five sisters have very gentle personalities, so they won't put too much pressure on challengers."

"It's the perfect starting point for Alola."

Bakura continued to explain that, strictly speaking, the May Sisters are the easiest Alola Gym to challenge.

Of course, that's what they say, but in reality, the Dancing Girl Gym is still extremely difficult for most trainers.