Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

The path is one's own to walk; he can only offer some suggestions.

"It's alright!" He changed the subject, rubbing his hands together and a warm smile on his face. "You summoned Caterpie, and since we've met, it's fate. Since you also have a Bug-type Pokémon, I'll teach you some tips on raising Bug-type Pokémon!"

"Slurp~"

In teaching, some physical contact is inevitable, which is perfectly normal and necessary.

Hehe ~

"Don't worry, when it comes to training Bug-type Pokémon, we Bug-type trainers have a very complete system!"

He confidently assured them, thumping his chest loudly.

Bug-type Pokémon are known for their extremely fast development speed and relatively low training costs.

In the recommended selection of starter Pokémon, besides the three starter Pokémon.

Bug-type Pokémon, along with Ground and Rock-type Pokémon that can grow by eating soil, are ranked as the second most popular choices for new trainers.

As more people play, there will inevitably be more strategies and a more mature character development system.

Moreover, these professional bug-catching teenagers are mostly from wealthy families who are willing to invest money and are even more willing to teach others about the beauty of Bug-type Pokémon free of charge.

Under the guise of inspection, they groped and tampered with the green caterpillars that had emerged.

From antennae to tail, from abdominal feet to silk glands, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

His eyes were so adoring they were almost dripping with tears.

In the end, Caterpie couldn't stand the man's gaze and ran back into its Poké Ball, refusing to come out no matter how much the Bug Catcher called it.

Hey~

The insect-catching boy clicked his tongue with some regret, savoring the feeling in his hands just now.

Then, he earnestly explained to Ash some key points about training Bug-type Pokémon.

......

"...Well, that's about it."

He concluded.

"Our Sinnoh region only introduced Caterpie in the last few years after various regions started exchanging resources. Although I don't have particularly extensive experience with Caterpie, the basic principles of breeding Pokémon that need to pupate and spin a cocoon are pretty much the same. If you follow this direction, you can't go wrong."

what!

As expected, he's either a Hoenn player or a Sinnoh player!

Xiaoxia glanced at the insect-catching boy and gave him an "I knew it" look.

"Sinnoh? That's not close to Kanto. What are you doing here all this way?"

Xiao Zhi blinked.

Upon hearing this, the insect-catching boy once again wore that mysterious expression.

"I'm telling you, but you better not tell anyone."

He first looked around to make sure no one else was eavesdropping, then lowered his voice and spoke in an almost whispered tone.

"I came here for the evergreen forest!"

He paused, a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"I went there yesterday, but I was stopped at the door by Officer Jenny. They said it was temporarily closed and I could only move around the area and try my luck."

"Evergreen forest?"

What else could be so special about this?

Ash was even more confused. He remembered that there were many dense forests in the Sinnoh region.

Was it really necessary to come all the way here?

Do you know Giovanni?

Seeing Ash's puzzled expression, the bug-catching boy didn't answer directly, but instead asked a question.

"Uh, the gym leader of Evergreen City, I heard he's a very strong man."

After yesterday's science popularization, Xiaozhi also gained a lot of information.

"Do you know why he's so powerful?"

Xiao Zhi thought about it seriously and recalled the photos and reports that Xiao Xia had shown him. The owner of the museum was only in his thirties, but his hairline was already quite receding.

"Because he practices a lot."

Xiao Zhi answered confidently.

His hair is almost bald, which goes without saying that he must be a very hardworking person!

The insect-catching boy paused, caught off guard by this unusual angle.

"Uh, maybe, perhaps, maybe that's the reason?"

But that's not the key point!

He waved his hand, trying to steer the conversation back on track.

Xiaozhi, standing behind Xiaozhi, seemed to recall some rumors. She tapped her chin with her right index finger and thoughtfully interjected.

"You mean... [The Power of Evergreen]?"

“That’s right!” The insect-catching boy nodded vigorously, a hint of longing in his eyes. “It’s the power of evergreen!”

Xiao Zhi still looked completely bewildered.

His brain did not respond.

That doesn't sound like anything scientific, does it?

"I've only heard about it." Xiaoxia had no choice but to take on the role of the narrator, clearing her throat. "Rumor has it that Evergreen Forest is not just a simple forest."

"This forest was already established before the name Kanto appeared. At that time, the relationship between humans and Pokémon was one of conflict or even war, and humans were even at a disadvantage."

"This forest, which has nurtured countless ancestors, was naturally worshipped and revered by people for a long time. Over the years, through worship and dependence, a vague collective consciousness gradually emerged in this ancient forest."

"Those who are recognized by the consciousness of this forest may obtain the so-called [Power of Evergreen], but of course, I'm not very good at it..."

"That's right!"

Before Xiaoxia could express her opinion, the insect-catching boy took over and continued.

"It is said that those who obtain the power of evergreen can not only understand the thoughts of Pokémon more deeply, but can even communicate with them on a spiritual level!"

His tone carried a hint of pilgrimage-like devotion.

That's why he came here—to obtain the power of Evergreen.

Of course, he doesn't know how he will get it yet, but he'll try his luck. What if he wins?

This... is it communicating with Pokémon?

Ash scratched his head and exchanged a glance with Pikachu.

"Communicate with Pokémon? What's so special about that? I can do that too."

"Pikachu!"

Pikachu nodded affirmatively.

The bug-catching boy was taken aback by Ash's matter-of-fact answer.

"What are you talking about? How could a human possibly do something like that...?"

Even among people of the same species, understanding between each other is difficult, let alone with Pokémon.

"He really can do it."

Xiaoxia affirmed as well.

"I don't believe it!" The insect-catching boy looked doubtful. "Unless, you..."

He glanced around and felt that having Ash translate his own Pokémon was unconvincing, and that it might even lead to a match-fixing incident.

His gaze fell on Ariados beside him, and he pointed at it.

"...Translate this for me, what is it saying right now!"

"Hiss~ Hiss~!"

Ariados glanced at its trainer, then cooperatively hissed a few times at Ash, who was crouching down.

"I see..." Ash listened intently, then nodded and turned to the bug-catching boy to relay, "It said it wants you to give it more of the same energy-boosting stuff as today, so it can suck on it."

Alidos immediately nodded vigorously to his trainer, his compound eyes revealing an expectant look.

Insect-catching boy: "?!"

hold head high?

No way, you actually understand that!

He glanced at Xiaoxia, who had already hidden far away, but Xiaoxia seemed completely unfazed.

After all, Ash can even translate Beedrill's vibrations. It made several calls, so how could he not translate it?

Alidos tugged at the sleeve of the insect-catching boy.

I continued to watch him expectantly.

"Still using?! Your addiction is already so strong, and you're still using! My entire fortune will be gone sooner or later because of your drug use!"

"Hiss! Hiss~!"

Alethos retorted indignantly, raising his voice by eight octaves.

"What?" Ash continued to translate. "Oh, it said that this is not an addiction, it's just that I feel uncomfortable if I don't take a little bit every day."

"Is it still addictive?!"

The insect-catching boy laughed in exasperation.

"Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!"

Alethos's tone became agitated, and he waved his forelimbs as if he were arguing fiercely.