Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Starfish: "???"

Before the starfish could even start making a fuss.

Ash and Brock, masters of balancing, each filled Staryu's bowl with a spoon.

After taking a satisfying sip, Fatty raised his round head.

The little finger pointed in a direction not far away.

“Buli”.

If it's a powerful Pokémon.

I heard there's a powerful Pokémon in that pond.

However, it had never seen it before.

Gyarados and the others used to live there, but they were driven out.

......

Meanwhile, in another part of the hunting area.

The three Rockets players were sitting together, their "dinner" in front of them pitifully meager.

Seeing how pitiful they were, a few Pokémon gave them some fruit, which they scattered on the ground.

"How much longer do we have to live like this, meow!"

Meow Meow looked up and sighed, finding the fruit in its paws utterly displeasing.

Aside from Musashi, the combination of one person and one cat is really too much for them.

Kojiro threw the fruit pit in his hand on the ground, looking utterly dejected.

"Tomorrow, tomorrow... just finish installing the last bit of equipment over at the pond..."

153. Drive away the wolves to devour the tiger!

The next morning, Xiaoxia was awakened by a series of different noises.

She rolled over in her sleeping bag, burying her head in her arms to try and block out the sounds outside.

Useless.

I covered my ears with a pillow, but it still didn't work.

Normally, she would just tolerate the noise that Ash and Pikachu made during their early morning training.

After spending so many days together, she had long since gotten used to the training rhythm of the two of them exercising together.

Ash swinging the tree around with great force, Pikachu calling out "Pika Pika!" while holding the branch, and perhaps a few more whooshing sounds from Charizard breathing fire.

But today is different.

Besides Ash and Pikachu, there was also a tireless bear cub there, chirping and lunging at another big tree, its cries growing louder with each leap.

What's worse, at some point, a group of Pokémon gathered around to watch the spectacle.

Every time they watched Xiao Zhi dance, they all exclaimed in amazement.

Wow, that's amazing!

Bigger! Bigger!

Can humans be this beautiful?

Xiaoxia: "..."

Why are you even sleeping?!

She sat up abruptly, her hair disheveled, and her face bearing red marks from the sleeping bag.

She glanced at the group of Pokémon without any expression.

He glanced at Xiaozhi, who was demonstrating how to make a wooden bowl with one hand, and took a deep breath.

Forget it.

I won't be angry, considering I'm going to catch a Pokémon today.

She got up, grabbed her toiletries, and walked towards the river.

The cool river water splashed on my face, finally washing away the last bit of drowsiness.

She tied her hair up in front of the water, patted her cheeks, and looked at her reflection to cheer herself up.

"Alright—! I must catch a Pokémon today!"

When we returned to the camp, Xiao Gang had already prepared breakfast.

A few slices of slightly charred toast, served with some refreshing cold wild vegetables, and a pot of hot herbal tea.

Simple, but warm enough.

"morning."

Xiao Gang handed her the bowl that had been filled.

Did you sleep well last night?

"The first half was pretty good."

Xiaoxia took the bowl and glanced at the group of people still training not far away.

"The second half... what do you think?"

Xiao Gang smiled but didn't reply.

Xiao Zhi walked over at this moment, plopped down next to her, picked up a piece of toast and stuffed it into his mouth, mumbling something.

"Didn't you say last night that you were going to catch Pokémon today? Have you decided where to go?"

"Of course I've thought it through!"

Xiaoxia put down the bowl and put her hands on her hips.

"Let's do as Fatty Ding said yesterday and go check out that pond!"

"Since it was able to drive Gyarados out, that Pokémon must be something special. If I catch it... Hmph!"

They will surely turn the tables and become the masters!

Of course, it was about turning the tables and becoming the master in front of her three older sisters.

"Not simple? I guess so."

Ash scratched his head, feeling that the combat strength in the hunting area seemed generally low.

Then he quickly finished his breakfast.

"I'm a little curious too."

Xiao Gang calmly and slowly cleared away the dishes.

"A Pokémon that can drive away Gyarados must be no ordinary creature. Let's go check it out."

“Buli”.

Just as Xiaoxia was about to say something, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a small pink figure out of the corner of her eye.

Fatty Ding had somehow appeared at her feet and nodded solemnly.

Uh-huh.

Let's go take a look together.

Of course, it wasn't because it was worried about what it would eat today after the three of them left.

In just one day, it felt that it had already established an extremely deep friendship with the three of them.

Yes! That's right!

It's a deep friendship!

As for whether the other side is really strong, it's not worried.

After all, with Ash able to wield the tree with such power, the other side probably won't be able to cause any trouble.

“Buri buri”.

After saying that, Fatty puffed out his chest, looking like he was saying, "I'm reliable now."

Upon hearing this, the Pokémon seemed to awaken from a dream.

The leader truly lives up to his title! He always thinks further ahead than they do.

They then began to pledge their loyalty.

That's right, that's right!

We can lend a hand then.

Although their combat strength is lacking, they can certainly boost morale with a little fuel!

......

The direction has been decided.

Everyone got right to it.

"Buri buri buri!"

Jigglypuff stood in the middle, waving its short arms like a commander, and began to give orders.

You guys are in charge of scouting, you guys are in charge of keeping watch, and you guys... are in charge of cheering from behind!

Xiaoxia's lips twitched as she watched this scene.

"...Why does this feel like a picnic?"

"This is great." Ash had already slung his bag over his shoulder, and Pikachu, as usual, perched on his shoulder. "It's lively."

Feeling immense pressure, Xiao Gang didn't say much and ultimately shouldered the burden.

He simply packed up the remaining ingredients and took them with him.