Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Doorway.

The three dojo masters—Sakura, Iris, and Peony—came to the dojo entrance to bid farewell to the three.

"Xiao Zhi, Xiao Gang."

Sakura, being the eldest sister, spoke gently, her words carrying a hint of concern.

"You must be very careful on your journey and make sure you don't eat anything you shouldn't."

She gave Xiaoxia a meaningful look.

After saying that, he stepped forward and, without further ado, stuffed a heavy-looking package into Xiaozhi's hands.

"These are supplies that we don't need, and it would be a waste to leave them here. We'll give them to you for your journey, and we hope they will be of some help."

Xiao Zhi subconsciously weighed it in his hand; it was quite heavy.

He opened the package with a puzzled look and saw several rows of high-grade antidotes neatly arranged inside.

And at the very top, there was a black card that shimmered with a low-key yet luxurious luster.

"this......"

Xiao Zhi was a little stunned.

"Stop talking! We understand!"

Peony, quick-witted and outspoken, stood with her hands on her hips.

"This is a small token of our appreciation, and also... well, a form of compensation for you!"

"That's right~"

As she crouched down, Iris, pointing a finger at Pikachu's chubby cheeks, casually added a comment.

"Compensation~"

"Have a heart."

With a serious expression, Xiao Zhi placed the items on the top shelf of his backpack.

A place that can be reached by simply stretching out one's hand.

Misty, completely blocked by Ash and unable to see what was inside, was utterly bewildered.

"?"

compensate?

What kind of compensation?

Also, why give Ash something?

Before she could even ask a question, it was at her feet.

"Pickup!"

Dissatisfied with the iris's harassment, Pikachu turned its head away and slapped the restless finger away with its little paw.

"Oh dear, don't be so stingy!"

The calamus, which had been slapped open, didn't seem to care.

Then, under Xiao Gang's stunned gaze, she took out a beautifully packaged small box from her chest.

It waved in front of Pikachu.

"Come here and let me poke it~ I'll give you this good stuff~ okay~"

"Yeah!"

Before Pikachu could answer, Brock moved first.

Unfortunately, Xia, who had been trained by starfish for a long time, was a step ahead and immediately subdued Xiaogang to the ground.

"Pikachu?"

Pikachu's ears twitched as it looked at the box.

It sensed a pure and powerful electrical fluctuation from that box!

There's definitely a treasure inside!

After hesitating for half a second, the desire for power instantly overwhelmed his dissatisfaction with the harassment.

Pikachu immediately took off on its short legs and ran to the iris, striking a pose as if ready to be picked.

"Hehe~"

Changpu smiled triumphantly and handed over the small box.

Here you go!

Pikachu, having endured hardship and become a mere plaything, hugged the box tightly.

With a slap of its little paw, it opened the box with great anticipation.

Inside the box.

A stone shimmering with a dazzling golden light lay quietly on the velvet.

It felt like lightning was surging inside!

It is the Thunder Stone!

"So, do you like it?"

Pikachu: "!!!"

Pikachu, its fur standing on end, twitched its paw.

He slapped the entire box, along with the Thunder Stone, directly onto Ayame's smiling face!

I love you, Magikarp!

Bah!

Troublemakers!

Are you trying to harm me, you little rat?!

Still shaken, Pikachu didn't dare stop and quickly climbed onto Ash's shoulder.

It hugged Xiaozhi's face tightly.

"what?"

Sakura tilted her head in confusion as she pried the Thunder Stone off Ayame's face.

"Doesn't Pikachu like this?"

They had discussed this for a long time and specially rushed to purchase it from Kureha City.

Logically speaking, no Pokémon can resist the temptation of evolution.

"Ah, this..."

Misty explained as she looked at Ash pulling the puffed-up fur off Pikachu's face.

"Pikachu is quite special..."

"I see..."

The three of them nodded in understanding.

indeed.

I can accept Xiaoxia joining the team.

It's understandable that Pokémon can be a bit unconventional.

He gave the Thunder Stone to Ash.

Before Ash could thank them, the three sisters turned to Brock, who had just broken free from his suppression.

"As for breeders, we really don't have much to offer you."

As she spoke, Sakura clapped her hands.

"Yes~"

Ayame, whose face bore the mark of a Thunder Stone, immediately stepped forward.

He handed Sakura a beautifully packaged hardcover picture book.

Sakura was immediately given to Xiaogang.

"However, I think you should like this."

Xiao Gang raised an eyebrow.

Clearly, they don't believe it.

After all, a complex man like him is not like Xiao Zhi, who is difficult to see through.

I took the catalog; it felt quite heavy in my hand.

Upon randomly opening the hard cover, a well-made index comes into view.

Karuni, Little Chrysanthemum...

Cynthia...

Lurina, Olive, Sonia...

Rosamina, Kiju, Shinri...

Naz (currently unavailable, high-value reward offered)...

hiss--!

Xiao Gang gasped sharply, his breathing becoming heavy, and his hands holding the picture book began to tremble uncontrollably.

"This, this, this could be... the legendary... book..."

His voice trembled.

I carefully turned the pages and glanced at them.