Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"So he's already collapsed."

Xiao Zhi sighed, somewhat unsatisfied.

He thought the Gengar could last at least two more rounds.

I never expected it to be so brittle.

But remembering the important matter at hand, Xiao Zhi no longer hesitated.

He took out a Poké Ball and threw it, instantly capturing Gengar.

There was not the slightest resistance.

The Poké Ball shook twice, and then "ding" as it lit up with a light indicating a successful capture.

Ash weighed the Poké Ball he had captured Gengar in his hand and nodded in satisfaction.

very good!

Including Pikachu, who doesn't score.

In this way, he now has as many as seven Pokémon with him!

Although trainers are traditionally allowed to bring a maximum of six Pokémon.

But as long as you have the ability to take good care of them, it's not impossible to bring more than one.

Seeing their leader subdued, Gastly and Haunter, who had been watching the battle for a long time, exchanged a glance.

Instead of resisting, they did not fight back.

Instead, it changed direction and floated up to Ash, putting on an extremely attentive appearance.

"Haaah—!"

"Silicon hiss—!"

They made sounds one after another, as if they were urgently trying to express something.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi was taken aback.

"You want to follow me? But your boss isn't..."

He looked at the Poké Ball in his hand.

"Haaah!" "Silicone hiss!"

Boss?

What boss?

They are born free to follow whomever they want!

The two Ghost-type Pokémon quickly shook their heads, striking a pose as if to distance themselves from Gengar.

Then, they moved closer again, looking at Ash with eager eyes, their body language full of loyalty.

"I see..."

Ash scratched his cheek; he wasn't really familiar with the thought process of Ghost-type Pokémon.

Perhaps that's just their easygoing nature?

Seeing that Ash didn't seem to fully understand, Gastly became anxious and shook itself up and down, making "ha-ha-ha" noises incessantly.

Gastly chimed in from the side.

The claws were used in conjunction with the gestures.

It pointed at Xiaozhi, then pointed to the sky.

Finally, he exhaled a cloud of mist from his mouth.

The mist slowly condensed, simulating the outline of a soul ascending to heaven.

Then a small, Haunter-shaped cloud of mist approached, making a gesture of flanking and pledging allegiance.

Gastly: "!"

You little Gastly, you never learn skills this fast usually, but you're quick to show loyalty and seize opportunities!

It immediately followed suit, exhaling mist and forming a small Gastly, which followed Ash's "soul" closely, even more obsequiously.

"Oh, I see."

Xiao Zhi nodded.

"What...what is this trying to say?"

Xiaoxia was completely bewildered and couldn't keep up with the abstract performance of the two Ghost-type Pokémon.

"Oh."

Having understood, Xiao Zhi turned to Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia and translated.

"They asked me where I wanted to be buried after I died."

"Haaah!" "Silicone hiss!"

The two Pokémon nodded repeatedly.

"I was saying that when I die of old age, the Ghost-type Pokémon I become will definitely be incredibly powerful, so I'm planning to invest in it in advance."

"Haaah!" "Silicone hiss!"

"Once I get there, you'll follow me and help me... uh, expand my territory over there."

Xiao Gang: "..."

Xiaoxia: "..."

Pikachu: "..."

The reasons given for such loyalty are truly difficult to evaluate.

"Silicon hiss!"

Gastly's eyes gleamed with longing—

A character like Ash Ketchum will surely become extraordinary after death; he will be a legendary figure in the afterlife!

Surrender now, and you'll definitely make a profit in the long run!

Xiao Zhi thought for a moment and then said.

"Well... I haven't decided yet..."

"Silicon hiss!"

Gastly immediately patted its chest, as if to say, "I've got this covered."

It's okay if you haven't thought it through!

It's been a long-time resident of this tower.

With familiar terrain and ample energy, we can start building a magnificent future home for Xiaozhi starting today!

It is guaranteed to have excellent feng shui and an open layout, befitting his future status!

"Haaah! Haaah!"

Gastly quickly squeezed forward to express its opinion.

Me too!

"Thank you for thinking so highly of me."

"However, I am still a living trainer, and I have a long way to go."

"As for things that are a long, long time from now, why don't we leave them for later?"

Haunter didn't care at all.

long?

What's wrong with your appearance?

Ghost-type Pokémon, aside from everything else, live a long time!

It's only a few decades, they can afford to wait!

"Since you're asking..."

Xiao Zhi thought for a moment and said.

"That's okay too."

"Haaah!" "Silicone hiss!"

The two Pokémon excitedly circled around Ash.

Xiao Zhi suddenly seemed to remember something, turned his head, and said to Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia with a natural expression.

"By the way, would you like to reserve a table here as well?"

"We'll need them eventually anyway, so let's plan for Gastly and the others together. They can even be neighbors in the future."

Gastly and Haunter nodded repeatedly, indicating that they were very willing to do it.

Of course, considering the future leader's rank, scale, and prestige, there may be some differences.

Xiaoxia: "..."

Xiao Gang: "......."

They felt they could definitely salvage the situation.

There's no need to rush.

......

Ultimately, with Gastly and Haunter's enthusiastic planning, the location of the three's future resting place was roughly decided.

Saying goodbye to the two reluctant ghost Pokémon, who had already started discussing how to decorate their graves.

Ash and his friends returned to Lavender Town.

That night, Xiao Zhi slept exceptionally well.