Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Ah~"

Sighing, Xiao Zhi scratched the back of his head.

"Alright, what's done is done. Let's go to training first."

.......

I spent an ordinary day quietly.

There were no attacks, no accidents, and even the feeling of being spied on was much less; everything seemed exceptionally peaceful.

The next day.

The morning sunlight slanted in through the gaps in the curtains.

Ash woke up ten minutes late for the first time ever—as a reward for qualifying for the main competition yesterday—and then got up as usual to start training.

After all, we've entered the more intense and exciting main competition, so there's nothing more to say, we can't afford to relax!

As the saying goes, there's always someone secretly training extra while you're resting! If you don't push others, they'll push you!

Strike first to gain the upper hand – that's Ash's consistent style!

After washing up and changing clothes, I casually stuffed the few desserts that the teacher had just replicated last night into my pocket.

Ash then dragged the dazed Pikachu to the training ground to begin a day of training.

With Teacher Gang's supervision these past few days, Xiao Zhi has been studying the secret manual written by the King himself every night without fail.

Effort always pays off.

In the past few days, he has further optimized his training methods based on this theory.

They even provided specific tips and tricks for each Pokémon, tailored to its unique characteristics.

To be fair, Kona's theory not only requires a certain level of scientific knowledge, but it is also something that truly relies on talent.

Xiao Zhi believed he had explained things in a very simple and easy-to-understand way.

He explained those complex scientific principles in the simplest terms, even going so far as to draw diagrams on the ground with tree branches.

Of these Pokémon, only Gengar and Pikachu, who already had a foundation, managed to gain some progress.

The eyes of the other Pokémon were filled with "What are you saying?", "I don't understand but I dare not say it", "Can we finish class now? I want to eat dessert", and "Do you want to eat the pincers?".

Charizard deserves special criticism.

Not only did he not listen to the lesson, but he also brazenly harassed Gengar, who was sitting next to him studying diligently.

As a result, he was directly hit by Ash's surprise attack.

Ash easily subdued the rampaging Charizard amidst Gengar's "Giggle giggle" laughter. Just as he was about to continue explaining, footsteps came from the direction of the training ground entrance.

"I knew it! I told you so! Ash was definitely here!"

"Wow, you're really working hard... You started exercising so early today."

Looking up, I saw Xiaogang, Xiaoxia, and Lillie walking briskly towards me.

Ash asked, somewhat puzzled, as he released Charizard from suppressing and harassing Gengar's training.

"Why are you here?"

"Of course it's because your encyclopedia ran out of battery and shut down, so Auntie can't contact you."

Xiaoxia waved the picture book in her hand.

"Aunt Hanako tried calling several times but couldn't get through, so she called Lillie. Hurry up, Auntie said she's almost at the convention center!"

"Huh? Is the power out?"

Ash scratched his head, took out his Pokédex from his waist, and pressed it twice. Sure enough, the screen went completely black.

"But I remember my phone still had power before I went to bed last night..."

“Pikachu…”

Pikachu, who was secretly studying the Pokédex while staying up all night and trying to outdo Ash's other Pokémon, seemed a little guilty.

It shrank its neck, drooped its ears, and looked around at the sky.

The little paws unconsciously went behind her back, looking like she knew nothing.

After all, unlike Gengar, which is a naturally gifted fighter, it is a hard-earned talent that is further enhanced by Ash's Exp. Learn. Machine.

If you don't secretly study every night.

How could he possibly retain his title as the number one Pokémon trainer under the wrath of those two treacherous Pokémon, Charizard and Gengar?

"oops!"

Under Pikachu's grateful gaze, Misty grabbed Ash's arm and urged him on.

"Let's not think about that now! Let's go pick up Auntie first!"

After all, those three aren't Ash Ketchum.

That would absolutely not withstand Aunt Hanako's iron fists, which are always on a whim!

.......

The group walked quickly across the square.

Ash walked very fast, and Pikachu, perched on his shoulder, was bounced around so much that it had to reach out its little paws to grab Ash's collar to keep its balance.

Xiao Gang, Xiao Xia, and Lillie followed behind, almost having to jog to keep up with his pace.

Just as the group was about to reach the entrance, Ash suddenly stopped in his tracks.

This feeling...

Powerful and strong! So powerful!

Like a silent ripple spreading from a certain direction, it brushed across the skin, penetrated into the bone marrow, and made every hair on the body stand on end.

Ash and Lillie turned their heads almost simultaneously, their gazes precisely locking onto the Pokémon Center on the right.

Through the wide glass door, you can clearly see a woman with medium-length hair sitting in the lobby's rest area.

Her eyebrows curved, and a gentle smile played on her lips.

That strength is beyond doubt!

It's Hanako!

"Mom!"

Ash took the lead and rushed into the Pokémon Center, with the three behind him quickly following.

He ran to Hanako in a few quick steps, but Pikachu had already jumped off his shoulder and dashed into Hanako's arms.

"Pikachu, Pikachu—!"

"Oh my, it's Pikachu!"

Hanako skillfully grabbed the fluffy electric mouse, patted its head, and then looked up at her eldest son, her smile deepening.

He naturally straightened Xiaozhi's crooked collar.

"I was just thinking of sending you guys another message~"

With this movement, Ash immediately noticed his mother's presence next to him.

He was a young boy, thin and slender, with a straight back, but his eyes were empty, as if he had lost his soul.

His entire face was filled with a series of philosophical questions such as "Who am I?", "Where am I?", "Why am I sitting here?", and "What is the meaning of life?"

"Huh? What a coincidence, Ah Hong, you're here too."

Xiao Zhi greeted the dejected boy next to him.

"Mom, let me introduce you. This is the new friend I made at the conference, Ah Hong. He's amazing!"

Hanako nodded gently.

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Ah Hong finally came to his senses.

He suddenly turned his head, stared at Xiaozhi for two seconds, then turned back to stare at Hanako for two seconds, his lips moved a few times, and his voice trembled slightly.

"this……"

"...This is your mother!?"

Xiao Zhi tilted his head.

"Yeah, what's up?"

Ah Hong's expression was absolutely priceless.

To be honest, his life this morning was truly spectacular, full of ups and downs, and nothing short of legendary.

Something was wrong from the very beginning of the morning.

After finishing my meal, I was doing my morning training with my Pokémon in the open space of the tournament grounds.

Suddenly, a woman panting heavily blocked my way.

I just accidentally made eye contact with her, and without saying a word, she started fighting!

Then he was pinned to the ground and crushed to pieces.

The Pokémon on the other side were ridiculously strong, and with that brand-new system, he had absolutely no chance to fight back!

Even after the fight, the other person tilted their head and stared at him for a few seconds.

He said, "The strength is not right... I'm sorry, I think I mistook you for someone else," and then turned and left, leaving behind a mess and a face full of existential doubt.

After finally managing to compose himself, he decided to go to the Pokémon Center to get his Pokémon treated.

As a result, before I could even step out of the center after the treatment, I was grabbed by this terrifying being with a gentle smile!

He originally wanted to rebel, but his sixth sense, honed by years of travel experience, was frantically telling him "NO!"

terror.

That's absolutely terrifying.