Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

The bushes were suddenly parted, revealing a gaping maw with sharp fangs!

Bulbasaur took a slight step back, its Vine Whip already poised to strike.

Just as it became wary, the Pokémon revealed its full form!

Emerald green skin, a stable base, a high-arched back...

Bulbasaur was stunned for a moment; it was actually another Bulbasaur.

Before Bulbasaur could react, a second, a third, and a fourth of its kind immediately emerged from behind it, as if copied and pasted.

The Bulbasaur were of varying sizes and had flower buds on their backs of different shades, but they all had the same adorable appearance.

They were also taken aback when they saw Bulbasaur, and then all turned their gazes to it.

To be precise, it landed on its evolutionary light, which was flickering again due to tension.

"seed?"

The lead Bulbasaur exclaimed, its tone conveying a sense of "I see."

[I never expected to find a fellow frog in this world.]

[I presume... you've also come to pay your respects to Ancestor Frog?]

Bulbasaur: "...Seed?"

[Ancestor Frog?]

What is that?

Upon hearing this, the Bulbasaur were greatly alarmed.

What?! How dare you disrespect the Ancestor!

No way, I feel like it just genuinely doesn't know...

What?! There are still frogs that don't know about the Frog Ancestor?! Really?!

[Isn't this something every Bulbasaur should know?]

Bulbasaur: "..."

You should know that.

Is this some kind of legend circulating within the Bulbasaur clan?

It opened its mouth, as if to say something, but the other animals were already arguing loudly, giving it no chance to interrupt.

The leader, Bulbasaur, finally couldn't hold back any longer and lashed out with its Vine Whip—

"seed!"

The little frogs immediately shut their mouths.

The leader turned around and looked Bulbasaur up and down.

It seemed to have noticed something and asked tentatively.

"seed?"

Didn't your parents mention the legend of the Frog Ancestor to you?

"seed?"

You don't have parents, do you?

A little Bulbasaur asked tentatively, its tone devoid of malice, merely expressing pure curiosity.

Bulbasaur tilted its head.

There really isn't.

It hatches from the egg and is a frog.

After that... I was practically raised by Cui Zi.

For a moment, all the Bulbasaur fell silent.

The leader was silent for a moment, then gently patted Bulbasaur's shoulder with his vine whip.

"seed."

【brother.】

No parents? No problem! We frogs are the most united family ever!

If you're in trouble, turn to your fellow countrymen.

If you have any questions, consult the Ancestor.

As it spoke, its tone became warmer.

Come, come, let me tell you something. You've arrived at the perfect time, not just early. Deep within this forest lives an ancestor of our Bulbasaur clan.

Every three years, the Ancestor would hold a Dharma assembly here, expounding the Great Way of Grass to our Bulbasaur clan and imparting his insights on cultivation...

"Seeds! Seeds!"

The smaller Bulbasaur nodded and added.

I've heard that this ancestor has lived for an unknown amount of time. My great-great-great-grandmother received guidance from him, and the legend has continued for generations!

It is said that this ancestor's strength is comparable to that of legendary Pokémon!

【The starter family, you know that name, right?】

Bulbasaur nodded.

The starter three, who doesn't know that?

Seeing that Bulbasaur knew, the leader of the frogs asked.

Do you know why our Bulbasaur family is one of the starter Pokémon?

Bulbasaur was taken aback.

It hadn't really thought about that question.

But after being influenced by Xiaozhi for a long time, it can at least say a few things.

"seed?"

[Could it be because their race has a good temperament, good potential, and a smooth evolution?]

The Bulbasaur were taken aback upon hearing this.

Unexpectedly, this shining fellow member turned out to be a culture frog.

They can rattle off a whole string of words.

They huddled together and discussed it for a while, then sent their leader to answer.

What you said makes sense, but it's not complete.

Back then, the competition among Pokémon in the Kanto region for this position was incredibly fierce; the various groups fought tooth and nail, until the sun and moon seemed to dim!

The Charmander clan, relying on their fire and flight abilities, rampaged through the enemy lines with unstoppable force. The Squirtle clan, while relying on their shells for defense, achieved remarkable results, albeit in a less than dignified manner.

[While our Bulbasaur clan wasn't weak back then, to be honest, we were still a step behind those two clans.]

Originally, we weren't supposed to be the last of the starter Pokémon.

But at that moment...

[This ancestor has made his move!]

That battle raged across three prefectures and six cities, its cannons roared across both sides of the Guandong Plain, and they fought their way out from among thousands of troops, thus achieving instant fame!

After that great battle, no one dared to underestimate our Bulbasaur clan anymore.

[Our ancestor forcefully inserted our clan into the ranks of the three great families of Kanto, thus solidifying our clan's position in Kanto!]

Bulbasaur was dumbfounded.

What? There's such a history?

besides........

Such a vicious frog?!

[Is this ancestor... currently in this forest?]

"seed!"

The leader nodded emphatically and pointed his vine whip into the depths of the forest.

It's over there; just cross that mountain and reach that canyon.

Since you're already here, why don't you come with us?

The other Bulbasaur nodded and chirped in agreement, their voices filled with a simple, warm enthusiasm.

"Seeds! Seeds!"

Let's go! We can't always catch the ancestor's teachings!

"seed!"

[If you miss this opportunity, you'll have to wait another three years!]

Bulbasaur instinctively wanted to refuse.

It does sound interesting... but it still needs to go back to gather firewood and wait for Ash...

But before it could speak, several vines reached out and draped over its body, one on each side.

"seed!"

Let's go!

"seed!"

It's just ahead!

Several Bulbasaur surrounded it and, half-heartedly, led it deeper into the forest.

Bulbasaur wanted to rebel.