Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

He had no choice.

Gyarados is prone to going berserk, so it's necessary to increase its controllability.

Keeping Gyarados locked up won't increase its controllability; you can only let it out and constantly get used to its berserk state.

However, Gyarados did indeed grow stronger through training.

Furthermore, Pikachu's level has been greatly increased.

Given Pikachu's leveling speed, it's already level 15.

These are all results achieved by confidently and boldly attacking the massive Gyarados.

Pikachu can attack without worry, since it can't be killed anyway.

Unlike when you're using bee or rattata, you don't have to worry about accidentally getting electrocuted.

The result wasn't too bad.

Xiao Zhi pulled down the brim of his hat to conceal the fleeting sharp glint in his eyes, but his voice remained unusually calm:

"Eye of the Sky, ascend! Outside the warning range!"

"Partner, same old routine! Quick Attack to disrupt, Electric Shock to suppress!"

"Watch out! Its target this time might be that group of Poppies. Don't let it harm the Poppy swarm!"

Ash's instructions were very clear.

"Pikachu!!!"

Pikachu suddenly vanished!

All that remained was a swirling mass of distorted air and a faint smell of burning.

Through continuous training, Pikachu is also getting used to strengthening its body with lightning.

At least when it unleashes the power of lightning, it moves faster.

The power of Pokémon is not so rigid and cannot be completely measured by numerical values.

The more powerful a Pokémon is, the more unpredictable it becomes in this regard.

For example, some Pokémon are not good at defense, but they can use their abilities to block or dodge other attacks.

next moment.

Pikachu has appeared out of nowhere in Gyarados's blind spot—above its neck, which is covered with thick golden scales.

Its movement speed exceeded Gyarados's perception; in Gyarados's eyes, it appeared as if it had performed a spatial jump.

Zila——! ! !

Several thick, golden electric snakes, each with a terrifying, tearing sensation, lashed out like lightning shackles that appeared out of nowhere, striking the relatively thin joints of Gyarados's neck scales!

"Roar-!!!"

Gyarados was in pain, its furious roar mixed with anger and a hint of indescribable grievance.

Even if it's constantly attacked while in a berserk state, it will learn its lesson.

But it can't control itself.

Gyarados is also having a hard time.

Its enormous head thrashed wildly, trying to fling the annoying electric rat away, while its thick tail instinctively swept out with the force to split mountains and shatter rocks!

"Boom!!!"

A rock about half a person's height by the roadside was pulverized like tofu, and the fragments scattered like cannonballs.

"Spark!" Ash's command came as if he had anticipated it.

Just as the tail was about to strike, Pikachu's golden form blurred again, narrowly missing the devastating golden tail hammer, the force of the wind making its fur stand on end.

Without stopping, it lightly touched the flying dust and gravel with its four legs to gain momentum, and in an instant it circled around to the other side of Gyarados's neck that was exposed when it shook its head!

"Electric shock! Maximum power!"

"Pica-!!!"

The thicker, more ferocious electric snake bit down again.

It precisely struck the charred scars caused by the previous electric shock.

Attacking the same location increases damage.

This is also different from games... In games, you might be able to compare it to hitting a vital point?

"Roar!!!" Gyarados's massive body convulsed violently, and wisps of blue smoke rose from the gaps in its golden scales.

The ferocity in the scarlet dragon's eyes was washed away by the excruciating pain, replaced by immense bewilderment and... grievance?

—Looking at those little boobs, I'm so hungry!

Why do I have to get hit again?!

The enormous body lost its balance due to the numbness and excruciating pain from the electric shock, crashing onto the scorching mud like a golden mountain with its spine ripped out, causing the ground to tremble.

The dust it stirred up instantly engulfed half of its body.

“Pikachu…” Pikachu landed back at Ash’s feet, slightly out of breath, the tiny golden sparks on its body not yet completely gone, and it stared warily at the huge silhouette in the smoke and dust.

Ash stepped forward, walking through the gradually dissipating smoke and dust.

The golden Gyarados lay sprawled in the shallow crater it had been smashed into, with two large, newly formed charred burn marks on its neck. Its scales were rolled up, and blood mixed with dirt slowly seeped out.

Its massive head lay limply on the ground, its scarlet eyes half-open, devoid of any desire for destruction.

All that remained was an overwhelming sense of exhaustion and pain, and a profound sense of injustice stemming from being misunderstood by the entire world.

My baby is in so much pain.

“Roar…” it let out a low, almost whimpering sound.

Gyarados carefully, even with a hint of ingratiation, gently rubbed Ash's dusty trouser leg with its whiskers.

The movement was so clumsy it was heartbreaking, as if it were saying: Boss, I really didn't mean to... I don't know how it happened...

Xiao Zhi looked at its huge dragon eyes, which were filled with the feeling of "baby is wronged but baby won't say it", and his mouth twitched.

He sighed resignedly and took out the only two special energy cubes he had left from his backpack.

Feeding this thing to Gyarados is like throwing a pebble into the ocean, but at least it's a gesture.

"Open your mouth." The voice was flat.

Gyarados immediately opened its huge mouth, and the two energy cubes, which were like sesame seeds to it, were accurately thrown in.

It chewed symbolically, making a satisfied, low gurgling sound in its throat, and even swayed its huge tail tip in a fawning manner, kicking up a small cloud of dust.

Gyarados just wanted Ash's attention.

As for being injured or something...

Don't underestimate his size.

Xiaoxia stood a few steps away and witnessed the entire lightning-fast "suppression" and subsequent "appeasement."

She looked at the giant golden beast lying paralyzed in the pit, looking as aggrieved as a dog wronged by its owner.

Then look at Ash, who skillfully pulls out an Energy Cube and has a "life is tough" expression on his face.

Finally, my gaze fell upon Pikachu, who was slightly panting but whose eyes remained as sharp as ever.

Xiaoxia raised her hand, wearily rubbed her throbbing temples, and let out a long, deep sigh, her voice filled with a resigned helplessness:

"I said...you guys..."

"Will we be able to walk to Nibi City for dinner today?"

Chapter 19 Because we're friends! Xia!

The gray outline of Nibi City finally became clear in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The Pokémon Center's red-roofed, white-walled sign was bathed in soft light.

Xiaoxia felt like a dehydrated carp, dragging a heavy shadow with every step.

...Traveling with Ash...the process was more difficult than she had imagined.

Especially when the two of them stayed in the forest for a long time, they could only eat the spare dry rations.

As for doing it yourself?

On the one hand, it takes a long time, and on the other hand, the taste is not as good as dry food.

It was quite painful.

It was extremely painful.

pain.

bitter.

"Pokémon Center...finally..." Xiaoxia lowered her head and pushed open the bright glass door with almost her last bit of strength.

Nurse Joy's gentle smile appeared behind the counter: "Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Please register here."

"Okay." Ash took out his Pokédex.

Then… Professor Oak's voice came out—[This is a Pokédex for Ash, in the hope that he will become a Pokémon Trainer. Please note that if the Pokédex is lost or stolen, it will not be reissued. Please keep it safe. Professor Oak, Pallet Town.]

"Beep—Satoshi from Pallet Town, welcome." The electronic voice announced.

Inside the hall, several trainers sitting in the rest area perked up their ears.

Trainers in Pallet Town, huh?

The trainers in Professor Oak's area!

Rare.

This is how most trainers felt after hearing Ash's identity.

It's not about respect or rejection, but about rarity.

After all, Professor Oak is just too famous.

Seeing Professor Oak... is easy on TV, but very difficult in person.

If Professor Oak is so easy to see, does he even need to do research?

This must be the problem of having too many fans.

"Uh..." Xiao Zhi scratched his head, feeling all those gazes fixed on him.

He walked to the counter: "Um... Miss Joey, could you please register our room?"

"Pikachu..." Pikachu lay listlessly on his shoulder. After several "suppression battles," it was exhausted and its battery was almost depleted.

Gyarados is truly tough and resilient.

But Pikachu can't bring itself to kill.

"The room is on the second floor, room 207. Here's your key." Miss Joey handed over the key, her tone tinged with concern.

"Thank you, Miss Joy!" Ash breathed a sigh of relief and grabbed the keys.

"Miss Joey, I also need to register here~" Xiaoxia handed over her identification.

She wasn't using a Pokédex; everyone proves their identity in a different way.

Currently, the Pokédex is very rare.

Perhaps it will be a while before it is fully rolled out.

"Your room is on the second floor, number 208. Here's your key," Miss Joey said with a smile.

"Let's go eat, Ash~" Misty looked at the architectural structure of the Pokémon Center and confirmed that all Pokémon Centers were roughly the same.

So the cafeteria is located on the west side.

"Alright~ Let's go, Pikachu~"

Come to the cafeteria.

The lighting was soft, and the aroma of food filled the air.