Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

"It's a pity it's in the city center. If my Onix were to unleash its full power, it would probably cause an earthquake and affect innocent people."

"Many powerful moves are unusable."

Just like back in Koba City, if Lt. Surge goes all out, it will cause serious damage to the natural environment.

Therefore, the battlefield was confined to the coast.

Lijia covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes filled with admiration: "Always consider the surrounding environment, restrain your own power, and avoid unnecessary destruction."

"As expected of Xiao Gang, [a man as strong as a rock], this composure and sense of responsibility is the best interpretation of this nickname."

Unlike Xiaoxia.

Xiao Gang is a legitimate dojo master.

He is still a guard at the Nibi City Science Museum.

Xiao Gang, when he's working, is deeply respected and admired by the people of Nibi City.

He's just been letting himself go a bit lately, he's not a broken man.

Xiao Gang showed a rare hint of shyness, then waved his hand modestly: "You flatter me."

"I mainly saw that Ash was able to handle it, so I didn't go all out. I just provided support from the sidelines to ensure everyone could evacuate safely."

Xiao Gang did indeed only bring one main dog at the level of a dojo master.

But he also has other second and third teams of Pokémon, which he brought along for his travels and training.

No sooner had he finished speaking than two merciless criticisms came from the side.

"Huh?! Brock, you were holding back back then?" Ash's eyes widened as he recalled the scene where he was forced to retreat by Dark Tyranitar.

Indeed... under those circumstances, Xiao Gang seemed a bit too relaxed.

Xiaoxia, hands on her hips, said irritably, "That's right! Do you think we can handle this?"

"We were beaten pretty badly back then! If we'd known you were so reliable, we would have just stayed behind you!"

Xiaoxia remembered this at that moment.

Although we are all dojo owners, theoretically we are on equal footing.

But actually, compared to Xiaoxia, who is just an apprentice dojo master... Xiaogang has been a dojo master for several years.

As a result, because we are now together all the time and there is no longer a sense of distance between us, we have forgotten about Xiaogang's life experiences.

Xiao Gang felt a little embarrassed by what the two said, and coughed twice: "This... tactics, it's all for tactical needs. And I believe in Xiao Zhi and Pikachu's potential."

As Lijia watched the three interact, her smile deepened.

She then steered the conversation back to Bishas, ​​her tone clearly contemptuous: "Bishas is nothing but a pathetic wretch obsessed with material things and empty inside."

"Using Dark Balls to forcibly control Pokémon and steal their power is a despicable act."

She gently stroked the dream demon in her arms, her eyes sharpening:

"Trainers and Pokémon share a common understanding and work together; this is just the first step."

"And the next step to the true pinnacle is something that trash like Xia Si can never understand, much less achieve."

The world of Pokémon truly possesses supernatural powers.

It is truly possible to let the mind prevail over material things.

Those who do not believe in the power of the mind can never become truly strong.

"What's next?" Ash's attention was immediately drawn.

He held Pikachu in his arms and asked curiously, "Miss Rika, after we understand each other's feelings, what's the next step?"

Instead of answering directly, Rika asked in return, "Do you know what's so special about the Arbok of Kikuko, one of the Four Heavenly Kings?"

Xiaoxia tried hard to recall: "Kikuko Tenno's Arbok... it seems to have a scary ghost face pattern on its abdomen?"

“That’s right.” Lijia nodded, her expression becoming serious.

"But it's not a fixed pattern."

"Elite Four member Kikuko can use special commands to change the pattern on Arbok's belly."

"Each specific pattern represents a temporarily enhanced ability."

"According to the known information, there is the 'Face of Instantaneous Speed' which represents extreme speed, the 'Face of Armor Piercing' which represents ferocious attacks, and the 'Face of Poison Resistance' which can greatly enhance poison resistance, and so on."

Lijia began to explain the science to everyone.

Okay, this is to give Xiaoxia and Xiaozhi some basic information.

Xiao Gang knew.

"Changing the pattern...can grant different abilities?" Ash's curiosity was piqued.

Pikachu also perked up its ears, and the electric sacs on its cheeks crackled, as if it were imagining that scene.

“Exactly,” Rika affirmed. “This is a power that transcends common sense. It is a miracle born from the bond between trainers and Pokémon reaching its deepest point, where they jointly imitate and even touch upon the authority of the gods.”

"The terms 'secret technique,' 'magic trick,' and so on all describe the same thing—the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon."

"Because Kikuko-sensei has been famous for so long, and this ability is so obvious, many people know about it."

"Moreover, this ability is legitimate and relies on one's own cultivation, so there is no need to hide it."

She glanced around at the three young trainers before her and slowly said:

"Top experts in other regions possess similar abilities to varying degrees."

"Some are well-known, such as Sinnoh Champion Cynthia's Garchomp, which is said to be able to increase its speed to the point of tearing space for a short period of time."

"Or perhaps it's Galarian Champion Leon's Charizard, whose Gigantamax Inferno Burns that incinerates everything transcends the scope of ordinary moves."

"And the abilities of some strong individuals are kept secret as trump cards."

As Lijia spoke, she recalled an incident from several years ago.

Xiaoxia listened, but a look of confusion appeared on her face.

She lowered her head, her voice somewhat dejected: "Together we understand each other... the next step... I don't even seem to have fully accomplished the first step yet."

She looked at her Poké Ball. "My Gyarados, it's less of a partner and more of a bodyguard left to me by my parents... to protect me."

“I didn’t subdue it or nurture it from the beginning like you did.”

"Sometimes, I can't even feel how deep the bond is between us... I don't know when I'll be able to truly conquer it."

Sensing the trainer's emotions, another Poké Ball on her waist swayed slightly; it was her newly captured Psyduck.

Compared to the overly independent Gyarados, Psyduck and Misty are much more compatible.

Lijia walked to Xiaoxia's side, gently patted her shoulder with her free hand, her voice gentle yet firm:

"Xiaoxia, bonds don't only take one form."

"The inherited bond is also a precious connection."

"Your Gyarados is willing to protect you, which in itself is a powerful connection of minds."

"As for deeper bonds, they require time and going through thick and thin together."

"Don't be impatient. When you stop seeing it merely as a bodyguard and truly open your heart to it, treating it as a partner you can rely on, that day will naturally come."

Lika paused, her gaze sweeping over Ash and Brock.

Finally, she returned to the dream demon in her arms, where the dream demon was rubbing its head against her palm.

“As for the likes of Bishas,” Lijia’s tone turned cold again, “they will never understand this power.”

"Pokémon controlled by Dark Balls have no self and no possibility of resonating with their trainers. They are just mindless puppets, and even the strongest ones have their limits."

"Bichasse himself is only considered to be at the bottom of the Rockets' senior management."

"True power is never just about Pokémon."

"If you want to become stronger, the power of your heart is essential."

Lijia emphasized this to everyone again.

Why does the Pokémon League maintain the tradition of traveling?

Only after trainers and their Pokémon have gone through countless difficulties can their understanding of each other truly reach its peak.

This is based on the league's long-standing experience.

"Let's rest at the dojo for the next couple of days."

“Start from Rainbow City, head west on Route 16, then south through Black Cloud City, and finally east on Route 18 to reach Fuchsia City.”

“When I saw you coming, I knew you would choose this path.”

"Hehehe... Enjoy these last two days, after all, the rest of the journey is quite tough."

Lijia covered her mouth and laughed as she spoke.

The journey of these children is truly fascinating.

"Thanks, Ms. Rika!" ×3

"Pickup!"

"Mwah~~"

(The author says below... if I don't finish writing it... I'll post it later...)

(Emm, I also have the problem of my head getting foggy from writing too much...)

(Mainly because I'm used to updating at noon... Everyone says I should update more consistently.)

(Bishas's strength level isn't that high... I'll go and polish the first few chapters a bit and make it clearer... Although he's ambitious and wants to replace Giovanni, he'll never be able to do it in this lifetime... The squid kings who chose him don't even dare to get close to Giovanni.)

(Although I modified Lt. Surge, Giovanni, and Sabrina... there are no aspects of Bishas that I can modify.)

(Bishaus cannot communicate with Pokémon and does not possess the power of [heart].)

(He wants to become stronger, so he has to catch stronger Pokémon... but without powerful Pokémon, he can't catch stronger Pokémon.)

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Chapter 145 Humans, Pokémon, and Bonds: The Power of the Heart

The moonlight, like water, flowed quietly through the tranquil garden of the Rainbow Dojo.

There are no challengers at the Rainbow Gym at night, and most of the staff have gone home to rest.

So it was very quiet.

The lights in Xiaozhi's room were already off... When the moonlight is good, it doesn't really matter whether the lights are on or off.

The cool moonlight has a unique charm.

Ash wasn't asleep; instead, he sat back-to-back with Pikachu on the tatami mat in the center of the room.

A deck of Pokémon cards lay scattered among them; these were their tools for training tonight.

"Hoo..." Ash closed his eyes, trying to clear his mind of distractions.

No words were needed, not even eye contact; they were simply feeling... feeling the rhythm of each other's breath, feeling the subtle life force transmitted through their backs, and the unspoken trust and tacit understanding.

Although we shout about friendship and courage during battles, we should also prepare for them during regular training.

I want to unleash my ultimate fighting power.

There also needs to be a foundation that can explode, right?

“Pikachu…” Pikachu also had its eyes closed, and occasionally a very faint, breathing-like electric light would flash from the electric sac on its cheek.

Its tail is gently curled, and the tip occasionally twitches unconsciously.

They have many different cards in their hands.

The rules are simple: without using superpowers or electromagnetic induction, play one card at a time based on intuition and see if you can play the same card.

This is not a test of luck, but a honing of that spiritual connection that transcends the five senses.

In actual combat, various methods can be used to amplify the effect.