Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

It can turn any captured Pokémon into a ferocious creature, increasing its power. Captured Pokémon will lose their freedom and obey all commands of their trainer.

However, if a Pokémon has a strong will, the control ability of the Dark Ball may be reduced or even lost, and the Dark Ball that captures it will be destroyed.

"...The dark spheres created by our power may not necessarily be useful to Marshall." The strange voice, which was actually the Squid King, was somewhat speechless.

As one of the few Pokémon that can be described as a natural-born scourge, Malamar actually gets along quite well with most scourge organizations.

However, there are very few of these evil organizations that they would even consider.

The one who first caught their attention was actually Sakaki.

They watched as Giovanni led Team Rocket to great success and even considered contacting him.

After learning the likelihood of future observations, they decisively gave up.

The probability of gaining control of Giovanni is extremely low, and it's also easy to lose your life.

Ultimately, they selected Bishance from the Rockets.

That's right, Squid King and Bishas are partners.

Bishas's Dark Sphere was created using the power of the Squid Kings.

"Isn't that what you're here for?" Bishas didn't pay much attention to the Squid King's modesty.

If one giant squid isn't enough, then bring two, three...

While they are allies, they also scheme against and exploit each other.

If possible, Bishas would certainly like to squeeze more power out of the Squid Kings.

"...Hehehe..." The Squid King didn't reply, but just laughed and left.

It is going to contact Marcia.

……

……

(Octopus King... besides Chandelure, it's one of the few Pokémon that explicitly mentions "misfortune"... and its appearance is also worse.)

Chapter 139 This is the first level of my Eight Gates Formation!

at dusk.

Golden City.

As the sun sets, the most bustling city in the Kanto region gradually lights up with dazzling lights.

The glass curtain walls of the skyscrapers reflected golden light, and the streets were bustling with traffic.

Perhaps this golden color is where the city's name comes from?

It's not simply because there's money here.

Ash, Misty, and Brock walked side by side on their way back to the Pokémon Center.

They had just come out from a meal together.

After a week of intense training, I finally had the chance to leisurely stroll around this renowned metropolis.

Xiao Zhi has been leaving early and returning late almost every day lately.

I didn't have much interaction with Xiaogang and Xiaoxia.

After all, the trio can't stay here for too long, so they need to make the most of their time to study.

The results, however, are rather embarrassing.

“Speaking of which, Xiaozhi,” Xiaoxia turned her head curiously, her short orange hair swaying gently in the evening breeze.

"How's your week of training your psychic powers at the Saffron Dojo going?"

"Could it really be possible to teleport like Miss Sabrina?"

Superpowers are still a rare thing.

It's a pity that Xiaoxia doesn't know how.

To be honest, she was genuinely curious.

Upon hearing this, a complex expression immediately appeared on Xiao Zhi's face.

He pulled down his hat brim and sighed somewhat awkwardly, "Don't even mention it, it's a complete mess."

I'm a little embarrassed to talk about being kicked out in the end.

"Oh?" Xiao Gang, holding Liuwei, raised an eyebrow with interest.

"I've heard that Alakazam is one of Sabrina's trump cards. With Alakazam personally guiding her, she should be making rapid progress."

This kind of opportunity is priceless.

Many people spend a lot of money but can only become apprentices or ordinary members at the Goldenrod Gym.

Want to receive top-tier training from Sabrina or her Pokémon?

Go to sleep, there is everything in your dreams.

The Goldenrod Gym is not short of money.

It could even be said that it is the richest of all the gyms, even richer than the Celadon Gym.

“That’s theoretically correct…” Xiao Zhi scratched his cheek.

"But my talent in superpowers can only be described as 'having' some..."

"I simply cannot learn the method of controlling telekinesis that Alakazam teaches, which requires precise calculations."

He shuddered as he recalled those daunting formulas and algorithms:

"For seven whole days, I couldn't even bend the spoon a little bit... In the end, I made Alakazam collapse from anger."

Xiao Zhi found it very funny.

How come the development of superpowers in your Pokémon World is exactly the same as the development of superpowers in Academy City from A Certain Magical Index?

If it weren't for the fact that Ash himself is so important...

Alakazam even considered giving him medication and electroacupuncture... There are actually quite a few methods to assist in the development of superpowers, but they all carry certain risks.

"Pikachu, Pikachu!" Pikachu, perched on Ash's shoulder, nodded repeatedly, gesturing with its little paws as if describing Alakazam's furious outburst.

Pikachu: That fox head is really funny.

"Mahmah!" The dream demon floating to the side nodded vigorously, its little face full of dissatisfaction with the old fox.

Dream Fairy: You're driving that big fox crazy!

Xiaoxia couldn't help but laugh out loud: "So you wasted your whole week?"

"Well, it's not like we gained nothing at all." A hint of smugness suddenly flashed in Xiaozhi's eyes.

"Although I can't learn telekinesis, I have mastered the first level of high-speed movement!"

"Xiaoxia, let me give you a performance~~"

As he spoke, he took a deep breath, a barely perceptible glint flashing in his eyes.

The next moment, Ash's figure suddenly accelerated, appearing a few meters away in an instant.

Then a super step back brings him back to his original position.

...With the enhancements from the five badges, his physical abilities are now fully utilized as superpowers.

The entire movement was fluid and incredibly fast.

"This is..." Xiaoxia's eyes widened in surprise.

She had a feeling of seeing a Fighting-type Pokémon.

Especially this super backward step that's over 5 meters long.

"This is the first level of my Eight Gates Formation!" Xiao Zhi started talking nonsense, "Relaxing the body through meditation and releasing true physical strength."

There are indeed some similarities.

Naruto: Eight Gates - Opening Gate: Removes the limitations of the brain, allowing the body to exert 100% of its power, overloading the body's energy to enhance attack and speed.

"Nonsense, the human brain subconsciously limits the body's exertion to avoid harming itself."

"In the early stages of high-speed movement, mental power is used to temporarily remove these limitations, allowing the body to exert greater speed and power."

In fact, there are no sophisticated operating skills in this part; it's basically all about brute force.

...Don't be fooled by the fact that this is an improvement in physical strength; it is essentially a mental skill.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Gang nodded knowingly: "This is indeed a way of applying mental power, but it is more inclined to strengthen oneself rather than influence the outside world."

"But Ash, your psychic talent isn't that great~"

"Your approach leans more towards the use of pure spiritual power."

"The mental strength of superpowered individuals is somewhat different from that of ordinary people."

"The mental power of superpowered individuals can also be called special alpha waves, which are not simply mental power."

"This is why, even though many Pokémon and many people possess strong mental abilities, the Psychic type is classified as a separate type."

"A typical example is Alakazam, its pre-evolution form."

"Strong mental strength does not equate to superpowers."

Even if they are both brainwaves, they are not the same thing.

Strictly speaking, the efficiency of [superpower alpha wave] is much higher than that of [mental power] alone.

If we were to describe it using the game's extra space...

Superpower Alpha Wave - Extra 3

Mental Strength - Additional x1

The gap widens as the game progresses.

Especially when performing high-precision operations.

"According to Silph's research, each Psychic-type Pokémon's Alpha Wave is slightly different, which can be used to identify the identity of a Psychic-type Pokémon."

"However, in the initial stages, there is not much difference."

Xiao Gang paused for a moment, then suddenly gave a mysterious smile. "Actually, I also know a little bit of a similar technique."

Under Ash and Misty's surprised gazes, Brock gently placed the Vulpix in his arms on the ground and then took a deep breath.

"I'll give you a performance~"

He bent his knees slightly, and the next moment he shot out like an arrow.

That's right!

It's moving at high speed!

"Wait for me!" Ash's competitive spirit was immediately aroused, and with a flash of blue light in his eyes, he chased after it.

Two boys chased each other through the streets of Golden City, their long shadows stretching out in the setting sun, attracting the attention of passersby.

"These two idiots..." Xiaoxia sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

She was about to follow when she suddenly sensed something was amiss.

From the shadows at the street corner, a familiar figure slowly emerged.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, casting a long, distorted shadow.

It's Kroos.

But the Kroos before us is a completely different person from the one a week ago.

His face was horribly pale, and his eyes were sunken.

His entire demeanor was so gloomy that he resembled a demon crawling out of hell, emanating an unsettling chill.

“Long time no see…” Cross’s voice was hoarse and distorted, a strange smile spreading across his lips. “Looks like you guys are having a good time in Golden City?”

Xia instinctively took a half step back, staring at him warily: "Cross? What are you doing here?"

At this moment, Ash and Brock also realized that something was wrong and quickly returned to Misty's side.