Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Most of the goods traveling to and from the Kanto region, as well as many trainers from other areas, enter and exit through the ports here."

"And! And, and!"

Xiaoxia picked up the conversation, her eyes sparkling.

"There's also a legendary ultra-luxury cruise ship here—the supposedly unsinkable St. Anne!"

She turned around, faced Xiaozhi and Xiaogang, and began to recount their stories in great detail.

"Let me tell you, that's no ordinary ship!"

"It is said to be nearly 500 meters long, like a mobile city on the sea."

"It not only has upscale restaurants and shopping streets, but also a central park, a large water park, and even an indoor ice rink... In short, it has everything!"

"Speaking of which, after Ash finishes challenging the Vermilion City Gym, shall we go check it out together?"

"Maybe we can even take it out to sea!"

Xiaoxia spoke with great enthusiasm.

But Ash and Brock's reactions were rather indifferent.

Xiao Zhi scratched his face.

"That sounds pretty big... But shouldn't we be focusing on preparing for the gym challenge right now? A cruise ship trip or something..."

Xiao Gang also crossed his arms and analyzed the situation rationally.

"Hmm, those luxury cruise ships must be incredibly expensive. Our current travel budget is probably..."

Seeing that the two seemed uninterested, Xiaoxia blinked, as if she had just remembered something.

He added this in a seemingly casual yet precise tone.

"Oh right, I almost forgot."

"According to the travel guide, that cruise ship often hosts various Pokémon battles to liven up the atmosphere."

"The most popular one seems to be... the swimsuit-clad older sister special battle by the deck pool?"

Before the words were finished—

"what?!"

Xiao Gang's body trembled, and his previously rational and analytical gaze instantly sharpened, as if it were shooting out light.

Swimsuit? Older sister?

Isn't this a heavenly combination!

Do not!

This is paradise! The St. Anne is paradise!

"what?!"

Ash was also startled, and he exchanged a glance with Pikachu.

Pokémon battle event?

Or frequently?!

This, this, this!

What a beautiful combination of words!

How wonderful language can be!

The two exchanged a quick glance, instantly completing a silent communication.

The next moment, they spoke in unison, their tone resolute.

"Dojo challenges and moderate leisure are not mutually exclusive!"

"That's right! Experiencing different battle environments is also an important part of a trainer's training!"

"Then let's..."

Xiaoxia hadn't finished speaking.

The two of them said in unison.

"After we finish challenging the Vermilion City Gym, let's go check out the St. Anne!"

Let's do it this way!

......

The itinerary has been finalized.

Without any delay, the three of them went straight to the Pokémon Center after entering the city.

Once the Pokémon's condition is adjusted, we'll head to the gym to challenge it.

"Hurry! Hurry! Time waits for no one!"

Xiao Zhi took the lead and rushed towards the glass door.

But when they reached the door, before they could even push it open, the door was smoothly pushed open from the inside with a whoosh.

Immediately afterwards, a slightly arrogant voice rang out.

"Hey? Who's making such a loud noise? Isn't that Ash Ketchum?"

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang looked in the direction of the sound.

Across from Ash, at the entrance, stood a boy of similar age.

He was wearing blue jeans and a purple long-sleeved shirt, with a uniquely designed pendant hanging around his neck.

Her brown hair stood on end.

The boy had his hands in his pockets, a habitual upturn at the corners of his mouth, exuding an obvious arrogance, and his eyes were glancing sideways at Ash.

At first glance, he gives off a feeling that he's incredibly arrogant and deserves a beating.

Xiaoxia blinked, her eyes darting back and forth between Xiaozhi and the unfamiliar boy.

He then quietly stepped forward, nudged Ash with his elbow, and asked in a low voice.

"Xiao Zhi, is this someone you know?"

"Oh, that's him..."

Xiao Zhi was about to answer.

Before she could finish speaking, the young man strode over.

"acquaintance?"

He savored those two words.

He then patted Ash on the shoulder with a forced smile.

"We...are really as close as can be!"

"You're right, aren't you, Ash?"

Unaware of the resentment in his tone, Xiao Zhi scratched his head and answered truthfully.

"Hmm...we're only moderately familiar, I guess?"

Then, he ignored the boy in front of him who had already started gritting his teeth.

He turned to his two companions and introduced them.

"...He is Shigeru, the one I told you about before, Professor Oak's grandson, and my fellow countryman."

"Are you...a fellow villager?"

Xiaoxia's expression was subtle.

When people from the same hometown meet, shouldn't their eyes be filled with tears?

She glanced at Shigeru's almost fiery gaze, then at Ash's perfectly normal expression.

This looks like it's spewing flames, not watery eyes, right?

Xiaoxia lowered her voice even further.

"Ash, he seems really hostile towards you?"

Full?

It's more than just full!

Xiao Mao gritted his back teeth.

It's practically overflowing!

You wouldn't believe how he's managed all these years!

It's all because of this guy with the innocent look on his face.

Back in Pallet Town, he couldn't resist the urge to travel, conquer the Alliance, and become famous.

Grandpa would point at him and say that.

Look at Ash, he hasn't even gone out yet, what's your rush?

Are you more theoretically knowledgeable than him, or are you better at fighting?

go with!

Go and do two more sets of the practice tests I gave you!

No food today unless you get a perfect score!

What's even more infuriating is that everything his grandfather said was right!

When I was a child, I could take advantage of my family's excellent traditions and be influenced by them.

But one day, it was as if Xiaozhi had suddenly been slapped and had an epiphany.

Not only has his mind become sharper, but he can also answer questions quickly and accurately, and he knows even obscure knowledge like the back of his hand.

Even their bodies have become more abnormal!