Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

A strange, bittersweet warmth welled up inside me, dispelling some of my irritability.

"Sigh..." Xiaoxia sighed, her tone carrying an intimacy and teasing that she herself was unaware of.

"You silly duck, when are you going to evolve and become a little more reliable?"

Golduck is not only cooler than Psyduck, but also much stronger physically.

"Gah???" Psyduck seemed even more confused as she patted its head.

Its head was tilted to one side.

Psyduck clearly didn't understand the complex emotions in Misty's words; it just instinctively felt that the trainer's touch made it feel comfortable.

Seeing Psyduck's perpetually clueless expression, Misty suddenly couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The heaviness and confusion in my heart seemed to be dispelled a lot by this silly duck at this moment.

Perhaps bonds don't always need to be grand and dramatic; this kind of ordinary, even somewhat comical, companionship can also be a source of comfort and strength for the soul.

Life isn't just about grand gestures.

simple is the best.

Xiaoxia hugged Psyduck to her chest, feeling its gentle, or rather, sluggish, response.

Her gaze returned to the bright moon outside the window, and her mood gradually calmed down.

The moonlight silently and evenly bathed every corner of the dojo.

This reflects Ash and Pikachu's increasingly harmonious practice.

Listen to Rika's comforting words to the dream demon.

Witnessing the possibility of a new bond quietly emerging amidst the confusion when Xiaoxia held Psyduck.

On this night, the theme of "heart" is quietly unfolding in the hearts of everyone and their Pokémon.

As for Xiao Gang?

He does not need it.

He had already taken this kind of class a long time ago.

Xiao Gang's parents are still alive and can be contacted most of the time.

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(I'm having a brain fart and don't know what chapter title to come up with. Anyone have any suggestions?)

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Chapter 146 (150+ words): The Young Suicune and Entei

In a forest on the edge of the road leading from Rainbow City to Dark Cloud City.

The branches and leaves of the towering ancient trees intertwine to form an impenetrable dome, with only the starlight and moonlight filtering through the gaps like silver coins, casting dappled light patterns on the humus-covered ground.

tonight.

An unusual ripple spread through the depths of the forest.

A biting, cold wind suddenly blew up without warning.

It is not naturally formed, but rather a product of the convergence of countless ice crystals and pure water vapor.

The cold wind swirls and gathers, ultimately outlining a slender and elegant figure.

The embodiment of the North Wind, Water Lord—has quietly descended.

Its azure fur was like the purest glacier, its jewel-like headdress shimmered with a cold light, its mane was like clouds and mist, and its four feet trotted silently on the ground.

Two white, ribbon-like tails floated from behind to the sides of the body.

A pure aura filled the air, instantly transforming the surrounding stagnant pools into something new.

This is its special ability as a legendary Pokémon.

Legendary Pokémon are not categorized by their battle power.

Some legends claim that Pokémon's battle prowess is actually quite weak.

But their abilities are generally rare and special.

Of course, there are also legendary Pokémon that are purely for battle.

However, in the legends of Pokémon, the difference between battle-type and non-battle-type Pokémon is... somewhat ridiculously large.

Suijun's gaze fell upon the entrance of a dark cave not far away.

Deep within the cave, two points of intense heat ignited.

Then heavy footsteps sounded.

Each step caused the surrounding ground to tremble slightly.

The King of Volcanoes, Emperor Yan, steps out.

It has iron rings on its strong limbs, red six-pointed star-shaped structures on its cheeks, golden hair shells like clover embedded on its forehead, and wisps of white smoke behind it.

The breath that Emperor Yan exhaled from his mouth and nose carried the scent of sulfur and sparks, instantly dispelling the chill brought by Shui Jun.

Although the two have been friends for many years.

However, their attributes don't really match.

It's nice to chat together occasionally.

But if you spend too much time together... you'll get tired of each other.

Water and fire are not completely incompatible.

However, it is generally difficult for water and fire to coexist.

"You've come." Emperor Yan stopped in front of the Water Lord, his burning eyes meeting the other's gaze.

—Emperor Yan (???)

—Suiki▼_▼

Sui-kun felt that his companion was hiding something today.

But it still nodded slightly, its posture remaining elegant, its clear, cool voice like a mountain stream:

"Having received your call, I have come."

"For that...new Rainbow Hero?"

To be honest, Suicune doesn't really agree with this.

But who can blame them for this long-standing tradition?

As a Pokémon revived by Ho-Oh, it really has no right to oppose Ho-Oh.

"Not bad." Emperor Yan's gaze seemed to pierce through the dense forest, looking towards Rainbow City. "The Phoenix King's feathers have shone once more."

"But this time..."

“Marshado, still so crude in his actions.”

Mentioning this name, even the usually composed Emperor Yan's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

Generally speaking, Masado would stay by Yan Di's side and hide in Yan Di's shadow.

It can be said that they have been together for many years.

Theoretically speaking... Marcia is timid, cowardly, and cowardly... but the things it does and the behavior it exhibits... are too stubborn.

Although this seems a bit far-fetched.

However, this was the case in Emperor Yan's understanding.

Hearing Emperor Yan say this, Suijun quite agreed:

"That guy who lurks in the shadows acts in a style as ruthless and direct as his nature."

"It uses negative emotions as a touchstone, tempting people to their dark side, and its methods are too hasty."

"The last time it interfered in human affairs, it almost caused a qualified candidate to completely fall from grace."

"If this continues, its overly aggressive approach will eventually backfire and cause it to suffer a major setback."

In Shuijun's view, humanity has developed a different kind of civilization.

Therefore, human affairs should be left to human beings to handle themselves.

Suicune itself didn't really want to get involved.

However, since they were all colleagues at the same level, Suigun couldn't control Marshadow.

"It firmly believes that only a heart that can maintain its light even in the deepest darkness deserves the title of Rainbow Warrior." Emperor Yan exhaled a breath carrying sparks... feeling like he was out of his mind.

"Result...process..."

Is the process important?

Is the result more important?

Emperor Yan felt that both were important.

We should move forward together, and not abandon one for the sake of the other.

It's better to do a slightly worse job together now, so there's room for improvement later, than to let the scales lose their balance.

Emperor Yan felt that... some things cannot be chosen, and should not be judged as superior or inferior.

Once the scales are out of balance, it's very difficult to get them back on track.

—This is something that Emperor Yan learned in modern human society.

"However, this is Marshall's duty, and we have no right to interfere too much."

"Right now, we need to determine the trial area we are responsible for."

Emperor Yan then turned the conversation to what really needed to be done.

Everyone has their own responsibilities.

You can't just interfere with Marshall because you think his interference in human affairs is wrong...

What's the difference between him and Marshall?

If everyone thinks and acts this way... wouldn't things fall into complete chaos!

We can't just start fighting Marshall, can we?

Whether they can win or not is another matter, but if a fight breaks out, the damage to the surrounding area is hard to say.

"Where will we be this time?" Shui Jun still didn't know the specifics of the trial.

"The border area near Black Cloud City," Emperor Yan replied, "where the filth of human industry and the vitality of nature are locked in a brutal tug-of-war."

Say so.

But the polluted nature is also nature.

There are actually quite a few Poison-type Pokémon around Blackcloud City, which can be considered a habitat for Poison-type Pokémon.

For example, there is a large amount of stinky mud or stinky sludge.

“Black Cloud City…” Water Lord repeated the name, his elegant head tilting almost imperceptibly to one side, revealing obvious disgust.

"I don't like it there."

"The air was thick with the stench of rust and chemicals, the rivers flowed with poison, and even the wind smelled of decay."

As the embodiment of the North Wind and the being that wields the power of purification, it has an instinctive aversion to such places.

Every time I step into a similar industrial area, it feels as if some invisible filth is trying to taint its pure fur and power.

Fortunately, it generally only needs to limit the spread of industrial pollution, and does not need to penetrate into it.

Emperor Yan understood the feelings of his companions.

Its heavy claws pressed down on the ground, leaving a slightly charred mark:

"That's precisely why we need to go."