Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

important?

joke.

What do you know?

That's a limited edition.

Do you know what limited editions mean?

This means that if you miss this opportunity, you'll never have another one!

This means that from now on, only 49 other people and one turtle will own these sunglasses!

"Jenny!"

Captain! Loyalty! Where is your loyalty?!

“Jenny.”

Sigh, this is the last lesson I'll teach you.

loyalty?

Loyalty is certainly important.

But the object of loyalty—

That's incredibly flexible.

The group of Squirtles offered their advice in a cacophony of voices.

But the former battalion commander was determined.

Four short legs clung tightly to Ash's pants leg, the entire turtle body stuck to it in a "T" shape, like a turtle-shaped magnet with eyes.

No matter how much his teammates, who had once worked and gone hungry together, pulled, tugged, and pried at him, he remained unmoved.

Even amidst all the attempts to dissuade them, Squirtle subtly expressed his reluctance to see everyone part ways.

I'm willing to go to Ash's place in place of the former captain to enjoy... oh no, to suffer.

"OK OK."

Just as the turtles were locked in a fierce struggle, a giant hand descended from the sky and stood between them.

Ash reached out his hand, glanced at the former captain, and then at the Squirtle that had "volunteered."

He glanced around at the group of turtles still struggling nearby and sighed helplessly.

What a wonderful friendship!

The Squirtle turtles were all taken aback.

Is it...is that so?

But seeing Ash's sincere expression, they immediately straightened their chests and patted each other on the shoulder.

That's right!

That's it! It's definitely not because I don't want to see the captain, a mere turtle, enjoying himself!

It's definitely not because of jealousy!

“Squirtle.” Ash looked earnestly at the former captain, his gaze unwavering. “While I admire your personality and would love to travel with you…”

He paused here, his tone becoming serious.

"But I would never do something as cruel as stealing what the turtle loves!"

"Jenny?!"

what? !

They're not even doing it!

"After all, you've fought side by side for so many years, and you're their captain and their backbone."

Ash pointed to the group of Squirtle still struggling behind him, his face full of righteous indignation.

"If I take you away like this, what will happen to them!"

The former battalion commander opened his mouth, about to speak.

The Squirtle that volunteered slowly raised its claws.

"Jenny!"

indeed!

Since Ash doesn't want the captain to leave... and since the captain must stay to take charge...

Okay then—

It straightened its chest, patted its little chest, and took a big step forward with a righteous air.

"JeniJeni!"

Then I'll have to sacrifice myself.

I'll go with Ash in place of the captain!

Captain, stay! I'll go!

See, isn't this the best of both worlds?

As it spoke, it took two steps forward, trying to make itself look more reliable.

"..."

Squirtle, the former captain, finally couldn't take it anymore.

It darted to the turtle and slapped it across the face with its paw.

"Jenny! Jenny, Jenny!"

It could hear you secretly stirring things up from there!

will!

How incredibly weak-willed they are!

The Squirtle that had been slapped in the face covered its face and muttered pitifully.

“Jenny…”

That's to share your burden, Captain...

At that moment, Ash's voice rang out again.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

He reached out, patted the former captain's tortoise shell, and extended one index finger.

"I have a plan!"

"A win-win solution!"

The former battalion commander raised his head.

"Jenny?"

Xiao Zhi said seriously.

"I will recruit you, but you will remain in the fire brigade and continue to be your captain, how about that?"

"Jenny?"

……What's the meaning?

"That means, nominally you're my Pokémon, but you don't have to come with me."

"I still train with them and fight fires together regularly."

"I'll buy you a Pokédex. When I need it, I'll send you a message, and you can transfer it to me through the Pokémon Center."

After all, technology has advanced now.

Pokémon can be instantly teleported between Pokémon Centers.

It's very convenient.

The air was silent for three seconds.

The former battalion commander's sunglasses slowly slid down, revealing his eyes, which were as wide as copper bells.

“Jenny…”

Is this even possible...?

Its mouth opened and closed, then opened and closed again, finally asking softly, tentatively, and with a hint of hesitation:

"Jenny?"

Those...those sunglasses...?

"A gift is still necessary when we first meet."

Xiao Zhi nodded.

"Jenny!"

It's done!

The former battalion commander made the decision in almost a fraction of a second.

It took a deep breath and turned around with lightning speed to face its team members.

Then, it reached out its hand—

He snatched the armband that he had just given to the new captain.

The speed, precision, and fluidity of their movements were as if they had practiced a thousand times.

The bewildered Squirtle didn't even realize that the armband had left its arm.

When it looked down, its short arms were completely empty.

The former captain fastened the armband back onto his upper arm, straightened it, patted it, and then turned around to pat the petrified turtle.