Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

Is it too early for Xiao Zhi to be worrying about things like this? — That's what Xiao Gang was thinking.

After a while, he slowly spoke, his voice low and carrying a sense of vicissitude:

"Conflict and struggle... are simply part of how this world works, Satoshi."

Xiao Gang raised his eyes and glanced at Xiao Zhi and Xiao Xia.

"This kind of silent or vocal struggle is not only between humans and Pokémon, but also between Pokémon themselves, and even in the changes of the natural environment itself."

Xiao Gang picked up a piece of bread and gently broke it open, as if he were demonstrating something.

"Just like rocks, which seem solid and eternal, they will slowly change shape and even crumble under the constant erosion of water and wind."

"New mountains will rise, and old rock layers will sink."

"The Pokémon living in it compete, fight, and are eliminated from each other for food, territory, and the chance to survive... This is a rule engraved in the underlying code of life."

"Cruel, but true."

Xiao Gang paused for a moment and looked out at the gray sky.

"The problem in Black Cloud City is simply a manifestation of how this rule becomes particularly acute and complex at a specific time and place due to the intervention of human activities."

If the Kanto Alliance hadn't felt that they couldn't let the sludge and sludge that saved Black Cloud City starve to death, and hadn't dumped a lot of garbage on them... then the sludge and sludge wouldn't have multiplied so much, and so many broken bags and dust mountains wouldn't have been created.

In a sense, this is the situation of the day, a backlash against the Alliance's human interference with natural selection.

"What we, as trainers, can do is, based on understanding these rules, try our best to find that balance point... that allows the most lives to continue and reproduce."

"Although this balance point is often accompanied by the sacrifice of some lives."

Having been a dojo owner for many years, Xiao Gang is clearly more knowledgeable and experienced.

As a dojo owner, you also have to maintain the surrounding ecosystem.

Sometimes, minor anomalies will occur.

The problem isn't huge, but it needs to be addressed.

Xiao Gang's words reflected a profound understanding of the earth and rocks.

It also conveyed a sense of helpless heaviness.

This is the responsibility of the dojo.

Ordinary people can live peaceful lives because the strong are bearing the burden.

...Anyway, most problems in this world are beyond the capabilities of ordinary people to handle.

...So if something really goes wrong, the strong must step up immediately to prevent the situation from escalating.

Xiaoxia put down the tree fruit in her hand and sighed softly.

A hint of empathy and melancholy flickered in her eyes... She had started working at such a young age.

Fortunately, he was working for his own family's dojo, so it wasn't considered child labor.

"What Xiaogang said...it sounds a bit unpleasant, but it's really true."

"At our Cerulean Gym, we focus more on the ecology of Water-type Pokémon."

“In the ocean, this situation is even more common and more direct.”

There are just too many Pokémon in the ocean.

Xiaoxia thinks this is also why the giant Dragonite didn't care much during the last incident in Vermilion City.

The density of marine life is much higher than that on land.

"On the surface, the sea appears vast and beautiful, a picture of harmony and joy, but beneath the surface, a drama of survival is constantly unfolding."

“The small school of goldfish needs to be constantly on guard against the hunting of megalodon.”

"For Magikarp to evolve, it needs to accumulate enough energy and go through countless dangers."

"Even the seemingly gentle agate jellyfish will engage in fierce conflicts with other species in order to compete for rich sea areas."

"The limited living space determines that the temporary peace achieved in the struggle is the main theme of the ocean and even the whole world."

This world is indeed rich in resources.

However, their living space is also limited.

Who would want to live in a small studio apartment when they can afford a large, single-level apartment?

Who would want to live in a pigeon coop when they can live in a detached villa?

“Dynamic balance…” Xiao Zhi murmured, repeating the word, his eyes somewhat vacant.

This reminded him of a certain series, "Digimon".

In that world there exists a being that is neither good nor evil, neither light nor darkness... though people like to jokingly call it a troublemaker.

That is the Digimon Homeostasis mentioned in "Digimon".

"Dynamic equilibrium is the dominant theme of the world..."

Ash looked up at his two companions, trying to use this cross-world concept to support and organize his thoughts.

"...not to maintain an absolutely static, perfect state, but to ensure that the entire world system can restore a 'dynamic equilibrium' through self-regulation when it encounters internal chaos or external shocks."

"Allow conflict, death, and even destruction to start over... as long as it doesn't lead to the collapse of the entire ecosystem."

"This is called: [Eternal Movement, Balance Everything]."

"This is called: [constancy]."

Simply put, it's the fault tolerance of a system.

As Ash thought of this, the Ho-Oh feather he had been holding in his arms began to glow again.

This is the trial of the Rainbow Warrior.

It's not about finding absolute right or wrong.

The key is the transformation of the trainees' minds.

After all, how can something with a clear right or wrong answer be considered Ho-Oh's trial?

That's way too easy.

Xiao Gang nodded thoughtfully: "A very interesting analogy... constancy, maintaining a dynamic balance, rather than stagnant water."

"This is indeed more in line with the essence of life and the evolution of the world than simply pursuing one side to overpower the other, or maintaining a fragile static illusion."

"The dilemma we are facing is the growing pains and internal adjustments that the local area of ​​Heiyun City must go through in the transition from [industrial pollution balance] to [environmental cleanliness balance]."

Xiao Gang thought these words made a lot of sense and sounded very accurate and elegant.

This knowledge will definitely be useful when writing papers in the future.

We can even give Ash a sequel then~~

Xiao Gang is not just a brute who only knows how to use force.

He learned a lot on the path of being a breeder.

Xiaoxia nodded slightly:

"The same is true of the sea; there is no eternal peace, only an order that is constantly being broken and rebuilt."

"But... knowing it is one thing, seeing those stinky muds struggling because they've lost their means of survival still makes me feel bad."

Her words represent the softer side of most trainers—they understand the rules, but cannot be completely numb to individual suffering.

Xiao Gang and Xiao Zhi shared the same attitude.

Know it and know it.

But I still feel unhappy.

Just as Ash and his friends were in a corner of the Pokémon Center, immersed in a profound discussion about the laws governing the world, trying to find a foothold for their inner conflicts.

In another forgotten shadow of Black Cloud City.

Another force is quietly gathering and fermenting.

After all, the current situation in Black Cloud City is not that simple.

Humans don't all share the same opinion.

same.

Regarding Xiaozhi's mindset.

Both Suijun and Yandi were very satisfied.

It is not entirely from a human perspective.

It's not entirely from Pokémon's perspective.

They have their own stance.

They have their own thoughts.

They have their own conclusions.

Suijun: "This time I should be able to pass."

Emperor Yan: "He has a good mindset, so there shouldn't be any major problems this time."

Emperor Yan: "I like this saying: constant movement, balance of all things, constancy..."

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(The author says the following)

(Many animals in reality are actually quite intelligent, they just can't talk.)

(A common example is... if you find your dog mimicking your actions when you hurt your foot.)

(Actually, this is a group in the wild, and it's an instinct to protect injured individuals... It's difficult for hunters to determine which one is truly injured.)

(Your dog isn't trying to mock you; it just wants to protect you.)

(So ​​if you see him behaving and acting strangely, please don't hit him!)

Malicious humans????

Chapter 162 has completely taken on the shape of Marshadow.

Located on the edge of the city.

The underground space of a sewage treatment plant that has been abandoned for many years.

It was damp and dark, with a stronger, more pungent smell of mold and chemicals in the air than outside.

Even in the whole city, this is a place with an extremely strong smell.

This is a secret gathering place for the Friends of the Mud.

Dozens of members are gathered here at this moment.

Most of them wore old, stained work clothes or casual clothes, their faces bearing the rough marks left by long-term living in harsh environments, as well as the burning anger that was burning at this moment.

It is precisely because of their ordinary lives that they feel such a strong sense of belonging to this city.

They gradually came into contact with the city at the closest possible distance, and also with the Pokémon that lived in the city.

A sense of fervor and indignation at being betrayed permeated the crowd.

"Li Yong has been arrested! Just yesterday!"

A loud-voiced, burly man stood on a dilapidated metal box, waving his arms and spitting as he spoke.

"why?"

"Just because he wanted those benefactors who saved this city to have a full meal!"

"what is this?"

“Burn bridges across rivers!”

"ungrateful!"

"That's right!"