Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Wait, that force...

Shigeru's expression changed, and he stared blankly at Ditto.

"Who are you?!"

He had already determined whether it was true or false.

When Xiao Zhi patted his shoulder on the left, the familiar brute force made half of his body go numb, and his whole body swayed.

The one on the right, although performing the exact same movements and exerting some force, did not move his shoulder at all.

There's no doubt about it, this person must be an imposter!

Ditto: "!"

It froze, its eyes filled with confusion.

It really didn't understand where it had gone wrong.

Even though I've perfectly replicated the facial expressions, movements, and even breathing frequency, how come I was still seen through at a glance?

The imitation that used to be invincible is now riddled with flaws.

"Excuse me." Imetti quickly stepped forward and pulled Ditto away, explaining to this group she considered special, "This is my Ditto, I just don't know why I like to transform into Ash's appearance..."

"A Ditto, huh...?"

Xiaomao was stunned.

He knows about this Pokémon and usually likes to imitate various Pokémon.

Its combat strength fluctuates wildly, depending entirely on the strength of the person it imitates.

This thing actually chose to transform into Ash's appearance...

It really is...

That's really classy!

Xiao Mao nodded slightly.

He hadn't even considered this idea.

Should I try to catch a Ditto myself? It seems like there's a lot of potential in that.

"Oi!"

"Xiao Mao? Xiao Mao!?"

Xiao Zhi waved in front of him, finally drawing his attention back.

"So what fossil Pokémon did you catch?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mao's smile widened even further.

"Naturally, every kind exists."

"It's your luck that you're here to see me."

"These fossil Pokémon, I begged and pleaded with them to give them to me!"

"After all, only someone as powerful as me is worthy of the most precious Pokémon!"

Upon hearing this, a young employee wearing amusement park uniform standing nearby showed a strange expression.

This guy has been working here for quite a few days now, and his strength is undeniable; all the staff members have seen it for themselves.

But crying and begging?

He witnessed the whole thing these past few days. You were the one crying and begging to call home, weren't you?

After all, it's an indisputable fact that the Pokémon birth rate at their Fossil Park has always been low.

The reason I was able to bring out a few this time was partly to do someone a favor, and partly because Oak's lab had promised to help research the low birth rate and provide solutions.

He noticed that the staff member next to him looked strange.

After showing off, Xiao Mao coughed twice and decisively changed the subject.

"I won't say anything else, just know that I'm very powerful!"

"Alright, now I'm going to call Grandpa to report on the results and see where I should keep these Pokémon."

He took out his Pokédex and skillfully dialed Professor Oak's number.

"Beep, beep, beep."

But the busy signal on the phone made Xiao Mao frown.

Xiao Zhi said.

"I guess the professor is busy. Let me send him a message."

Xiao Mao nodded.

He quickly typed a message, briefly explaining that he had acquired the fossil Pokémon and asking his grandfather what to do with it.

After clicking send, he put away his Pokédex and said he was going to mail the Pokémon away.

Just as I was about to leave.

Ash's Pokédex suddenly started beeping.

"Pikachu!"

Pikachu patted Ash and pointed to the Pokédex.

Ash looked down and saw it was a video call from Professor Oak.

"Huh? It's the professor!"

Xiao Zhi was somewhat surprised.

Xiaomao: "?"

He had just finished making a phone call and no one answered, and he hadn't received a reply to his message yet, so why did he turn around and call Xiaozhi?

Xiao Zhi pressed the answer button.

Professor Oak's kind face appeared on the screen, with a desk piled high with documents in the background.

"Oh! Ash, good morning!"

Professor Oak said with a smile.

Good morning, Doctor!

"I have some things to attend to, so I'll keep it short," Professor Oak said. "Well, recently the research institute and Fossil Park have had some business dealings, and they gave me a few decent Pokémon."

"Xiao Zhi, do you need anything?"

Ash paused for a moment, glanced at Gary instinctively, and then scratched his head.

"No, I don't think I should... I feel like I can barely keep up with all the Pokémon I have now."

"But I'm still here!" Professor Oak slammed his hand on the table. "Here's what we'll do: I'll keep you here for now, since you're all being kept at the lab anyway. Just let me know if you change your mind! That's all for now, I have a few experiments to do, gotta hang up!"

With a "beep", the screen went dark.

Xiaogang and Xiaoxia turned their heads at the same time and looked at Xiaomao together.

Xiaomao: "..."

No.

He pleaded for a whole week, made countless phone calls, and talked himself hoarse before finally getting these fossil Pokémon.

Now tell him – these Pokémon can be given away directly?

What about all his hard work this week?!

......

Shameful Xiao Mao slunk away, leaving behind this place that had caused him so much sorrow.

Looking at that stubborn figure, Xiao Gang couldn't help but sigh.

"Oh, he's a pitiful person too."

Imetti clapped her hands, a professional tour guide smile on her face.

"In that case, I'll take you to see that fossil pterosaur; it's the park's star attraction!"

Xiao Gang's eyes lit up, and he quickly forgot about Xiao Mao.

"That feeling is good!"

The three followed Imetti through an artificial jungle, gradually hearing the cacophony of voices around them.

A wide open space appeared before us, at least half the size of a football field.

The open space was cordoned off with ropes, and there were many tourists outside the ropes, some holding cameras, some looking up at the sky with anticipation on their faces.

In the very center of the open space was a huge sunken cave.

No, it's less of a cave and more of a crater created by something falling from the sky.

The rocks on the pit walls were fractured layer by layer. Although they had obviously been repaired and reinforced, the horrific marks were still shocking.

"This is where the fossil pterosaur and Mr. Daigo fought back then."

Imetti pointed to the pit and said.

"Of course, what you see now is the rebuilt version. The original pit... was at least three times bigger than this one, and about ten meters deep."

Xiao Gang gasped.

"Ten meters? What level of combat would that require..."

"That's why it's a legend of the amusement park."

"Imeti said."

Ash looked around.

"By the way, where's the fossil pterosaur? I haven't seen it."

Imettie raised her hand to look at her watch, a slight smile playing on her lips.