Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

She looked at Xiaogang: "Xiaogang, patience is the virtue of rocks."

Just as the intense waiting was about to turn into tangible pressure, the communicator in Xiao Gang's pocket suddenly vibrated rapidly and slightly.

A special frequency.

Xiao Gang paused for a moment, then pulled it out almost instantly.

On the screen was a short, encrypted message from Nurse Joy of the Pewter City Pokémon Center:

……

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(The gym settings need to be slightly modified... it can't be both weak and poor.)

Regarding the name Pidgeot in Chapter 22, I think Pidgeot sounds better.

[Target confirmed check-in: Ash Ketchum, Pallet Town]

[Companion: Xiaoxia from Hualan Martial Arts Academy.]

[Status: Registered.]

However, Nurse Joy was very professional and did not reveal which Pokémon Ash was carrying or their condition.

The Joey family remains completely neutral and will not get involved in the league's mess unless absolutely necessary.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

As the local power in Pewter City, the Pewter City Gym must have a special connection with the Pokémon Center.

It's quite normal that Nurse Joy at the Pokémon Center would recognize Misty.

Xiaoxia's three older sisters are quite famous, which also gives Xiaoxia, as the younger sister, some recognition.

Those who don't pay attention might not notice, but anyone who does will know who Xiaoxia is.

After all, the Kanto League only has 8 main gyms.

Even if Cerulean Dojo declines, Misty is still the fourth young lady of the dojo.

"Finally here!" Xiao Gang's fingers tightened slightly around the communicator, and a barely perceptible upward twitch appeared at the corner of his mouth on his rock-like face.

Deep within his eyes, the fighting spirit that had been dormant for several days was suddenly ignited like magma surging beneath the earth's crust.

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over his parents, his voice low and clear:

"Father, mother."

"he came."

"Pass down the notice... prepare to activate the 'core' site."

"Prepare for a 'special assessment'."

Because the worldview has become more realistic.

This has led to a significant increase in the number of Pokémon Trainers.

With more Pokémon trainers, the number of people challenging gyms naturally increases.

It's impossible for every challenger to be received by a gym leader; otherwise, they'd be exhausted.

Therefore, gym leaders also have other trainers under them who are responsible for lower-level assessments.

Each dojo can conduct tests for the first to eighth badges.

Gym Leaders, on the other hand, only take the tests for the 7th and 8th Badges.

Different levels of badge assessments also require different levels of venues.

These venues vary in size and security standards.

[Core Site]

It is the testing ground for the seventh and eighth badges of Pewter City.

Xiao Gang is going to give Xiao Zhi plenty of room to unleash his talents—let me see your talent and potential!

Wu Neng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he clenched his fist tightly: "Good! This is the time I've been waiting for! I want to see just how tough this kid is, the one who can get Professor Oak to personally greet him!"

Wu Neng did not feel humiliated by being ordered around by Professor Oak.

The fact that the big shot took the initiative to greet me is already a great honor.

Professor Oak was the first champion of the League.

Xiaomi slowly stood up, her gentle smile fading.

"I'm going to inspect the site and the final protective measures."

"Xiao Gang, don't hold back."

"The 'suitable' person a PhD candidate wants is someone whose 'capacity' can withstand your full scrutiny."

The alliance needs change.

Xiao Gang's mother, Xiaomi, was also well aware of this; she was also an excellent advanced trainer.

Let her see if this time a wave of change is truly about to sweep through.

Xiao Gang didn't respond. He simply turned around and strode towards the core area deep inside the dojo, which was deliberately sealed off and surrounded by huge gray-white rocks—"Rock Core".

The heavy stone gate slowly closed behind him with a dull thud, isolating him from the outside world.

He will meditate here and wait patiently.

Deep within the dojo, only the low echo of rocks grinding against each other and the silent, heavy fighting spirit that permeated the air.

The rocks belonging to Pewter City Gym have prepared the hardest and most brutal training ground for challengers who have come from afar.

At the Pokémon Center.

Ash, of course, had no idea what had happened at the Pewter Gym.

After healing Gyarados in the special medical room, Ash returned Gyarados to its Poké Ball.

He had just finished showering and was resting.

"Gyarados, Pidgeotto, Pikachu... I'm counting on you guys tomorrow."

As if it had heard Ash's words, the Poké Ball containing Gyarados and Pidgeotto shook twice.

As for Pikachu?

Pikachu doesn't like sleeping inside a Poké Ball, so of course it sleeps in a bed.

"Pika~ Pika~" Pikachu rubbed its cheek against Ash's face.

"Haha, it's a little numb~" Ash casually stroked Pikachu's fur.

Looking up at the system interface, there's an achievement—First Gym Challenge (Incomplete).

Ash took a look at his teammate's stats.

①——

Partner Pikachu

Nickname: Partner

Rating: 17

Personality: Shy

Features: Lightning rod

技能：伏特攻击LV1、电电加速LV1、电击LV3、叫声LV1、摇尾巴LV1、电磁波LV2、电光一闪LV2、影子分身LV2、二连踢LV1、电球LV1、佯攻LV1

Equipment item: Electric Bead LV30 (for levels below 30, Special Attack and Physical Attack are doubled)

②——

比比鸟

Nickname: Eye of the Sky

Rating: 21

Personality: Cheerful

Features: Keen eyes

技能：撞击LV2、泼沙LV2，烈暴风LV2、电光一闪LV2、顺风LV1

③——

Tyrannosaurus

Nickname: Sea Rogue

Personality: Impetuous

Rating: 23

Ability: Intimidate

技能：水溅跃LV10、猛撞LV1、咬住LV1、破坏光线LV1、龙之怒LV1、水枪LV1

how to say?

Ash discovered that Pikachu's move list was exceptionally impressive.

Compared to Pikachu, Pidgeotto and Gyarados have very simple move sets.

Compared to Pidgey, Gyarados has already learned Normal-type moves at this level.

The gap between them has begun to widen.

"It seems there's no level cap at the moment?" Ash held the Pidgeotto's Poké Ball in his hand.

If the system can remove the growth limits of Pokémon, then Pidgeotto can continue to appear in future tournaments.

"Partner... let's continue our performance at the Quartz Conference~"

"At that time, you must have already evolved into Pidgeot's form."

Although Pidgey's official name is Pidgey.

But Ash thought the name was lame; he still thought it sounded better than Deviljho.

What kind of big bird?

We don't know each other.

Am I right?

Pidge~~

"Pika~ Pika~" Pikachu called out, seemingly sensing Ash's thoughts.

It's like saying, "Leave everything to me, I'll take care of everything."

"Hahaha~ Partner~"

"King Pikachu is invincible!"

Seeing Pikachu's confident look, Ash laughed, and then suddenly started tickling Pikachu.

"Pikachu—!!" Seeing Ash laughing at his Pikachu, he immediately felt embarrassed, caught off guard by Ash's sudden attack.

Pikachu's true nature is still shy; its confidence is just an attitude it displays in front of Ash, a side it only shows to its own people.

"Haha, tomorrow will be all about you, buddy."

Pikachu!

Everything is ready, and I'm just waiting to receive the gym badge tomorrow.

Just like Xiaogang, Xiaozhi is also conserving his energy.

This is my first official battle as a Pokémon Trainer!

You have to play beautifully!

In preparation for challenging the Pewter City Gym, Ash prepared Water-type Pokémon.

It's difficult to defeat Rock-type Pokémon using only Pikachu.