Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

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[This child possesses a magical power that allows Pokémon to grow better.]

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi was taken aback.

—The one who nurtures them?

This is truly a mixed bag of worlds.

I don't know what the future holds.

Chapter 177 Phoenix King: ...Wow, that's huge...

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm golden hue over the outline of the pale red city at its entrance.

Xiaozhi, Xiaoxia, and Xiaogang stopped and watched the luxury car carrying Xiaoshi slowly drive away.

Well, the main reason is that Xiao Mao was too upset before, and he didn't get on the bus the whole way.

The cheerleaders could only follow behind Xiao Mao in their car.

Ash and his two friends didn't rush to leave; they just walked slowly behind.

The three of them were relieved when Xiao Mao suddenly decided to drive.

At least the crackdown wasn't excessive.

But this is only natural.

Xiao Mao isn't that useless.

"He just left like that? Isn't he going to the Pokémon Center for treatment?" Xiaoxia blinked in confusion, staring in the direction the car had disappeared.

In the previous battle, although Gary's Pokémon did not suffer any serious injuries, the mental shock and physical exhaustion were real.

Ash put his hands behind his head and said, "Gary's style, he'll definitely go to the most luxurious hotel in the city."

“He has top-notch private recovery equipment and nutritionists, which is more in line with his ‘status’ than a Pokémon Center.”

The medical staff in those luxury hotels are certainly not as skilled as Miss Joey, but they are generally sufficient.

Xiao Gang nodded, unconcerned: "Everyone has their own ambitions, and choosing what kind of rest to take is simply part of a trainer's journey."

He paused, looked at his two companions, and gave them a gentle smile.

"Besides, the Pokémon Center is the only place that truly puts us at ease, isn't it?"

"It's lively, welcoming, and you can meet trainers from all over the world."

Most advanced trainers are not short of money.

However, while they are not short of money, they are not overly fond of luxury.

Their cultivation is usually very arduous.

Xiao Gang also had the experience of meditating and practicing on a mountaintop, enduring wind and rain.

Train yourself to have an unwavering and steadfast mind.

Xiao Gang is just letting loose a bit right now, it's not that he's really bad at the game.

“That’s right!” Xiaoxia immediately agreed.

"Besides, it's not that we can't afford a hotel, we just don't think it's necessary!"

She patted her fanny pack.

It contained the bonuses awarded by the League after resolving the crisis in Black Cloud City and part of Team Rocket's bounty.

To be honest, for Brock and Misty, who are both gym trainers, this amount of money isn't much.

Even Ash isn't actually short of money right now.

But why not take advantage of it?

“But there are many temples along the way,” Xiaoxia said, looking at the various buildings along the road.

“Strictly speaking, these are all imitation ninja dojos, and there are still many people who follow A-Ju in their training,” Xiao Gang added.

Just as Natsume teaches superpowered individuals and Rika sells perfumes, A-Ju also has his own businesses.

A-Ju's business consists of these schools that imitate ninja dojos.

After all, wilderness travel is inherently dangerous, and these are the places where trainers are taught to enhance their personal abilities and cope with danger.

Depending on the unique characteristics and strengths of the local gym leaders, different economic systems will develop in different regions and cities.

The two are not entirely determined by one, but rather influence each other.

Just like the developed economy of Golden City, it is possible to support the cultivation of superpowered individuals.

Just like Nibi City relies on the mountains for its livelihood, Cerulean City relies on the sea for its livelihood.

The defining characteristic of Asakusa City is—ninjas.

"...Everyone is so serious, but all my three older sisters can do is perform some kind of water ballet..." Xiaoxia felt that she might as well just open an aquarium.

"Don't say that, Misty~" Ash interjected at this moment, "Sakura, Ayame, and Peony, they all tried their best too."

"Okay, okay, don't lecture me!" Xiaoxia sighed.

She complained about her three older sisters, not because she thought they were really bad, but just because it was a casual family rant.

Amidst laughter and conversation, the three entered the Pokémon Center in Fuchsia City.

After entering the door.

A slightly peculiar scent, a mixture of various herbs and a faint disinfectant aroma, wafted towards us.

Unlike the cities I've visited before, there are noticeably more trainers here with Poison-type Pokémon.

Purple fur balls can be seen following trainers everywhere.

A supersonic bat vibrating its wings.

You can even see Arbok perched at the trainer's feet, looking lazy but with sharp eyes.

"Wow, no wonder it's a city with a professional ninja dojo, the atmosphere is definitely different." Ash looked around and couldn't help but exclaim.

The air seemed to be filled with a cautious and secretive atmosphere—which fits the stereotype of ninjas.

Xiao Gang crossed his arms and explained from his professional perspective as the head of his dojo:

"Mr. Akiko, the head of the Asakusa Gym, is said to be the leader of a long-standing ninja clan."

"His fighting style does not pursue overwhelming force in a direct confrontation, but focuses more on tactics, timing, and the use of various abnormal statuses."

"Although it may not seem 'glamorous' to those who don't know him, his true strength is at least at the level of a Heavenly King."

Of course, Brock is referring to official Pokémon battles.

If it's an unconventional confrontation, such as a sneak attack or poisoning.

That is one of the most powerful forces in the entire world.

Even champion-level Pokémon trainers cannot [not eat, not drink, not sleep].

Offending A-Ju meant living on tenterhooks every day.

But in this world, you can only be a thief for a thousand days, not a thief for a thousand days.

Fortunately, Ah Ju has a solid foundation, so everyone doesn't need to worry about him doing anything reckless.

After all, you can run away from the monk, but you can't run away from the temple.

"Champion level?!" Xiaoxia clicked her tongue slightly. "But he's only a gym leader right now..."

"This is the current situation in the Kanto region." Brock's tone carried a hint of emotion, as well as a complex sense of pride as a Kanto trainer.

"The Four Heavenly Kings of Kanto are all top-tier experts."

"Like Granny Kiku, who is skilled in Ghost-type attacks, her experience and strength are unfathomable."

"Lorelei, the master of ice-type tactics, is ruthless and unpredictable."

"Mr. Shiba, a Fighting-type Pokémon, possesses a physique capable of wrestling with Pokémon."

"And then there's the dragon... the dragon-type Heavenly King Lance, who is said to be able to destroy all enemies with absolute violence."

"In short, there is a huge gap between Heavenly King level strengths."

"Mr. A-Ju is very strong, but it is extremely difficult for him to become one of the Four Heavenly Kings in Kanto."

Xiao Gang thinks that in a cross-domain, unrestricted warfare scenario, it's all about who kills whom first.

So there's still hope that A-Ju can take down the third of the Four Heavenly Kings.

I definitely can't beat Kikuko.

But in a head-on confrontation... they couldn't beat a single one.

Who sends Lanling King to engage in direct combat?

Lanling King is not invisible, so even Xiao Qiao might not be able to kill him.

funny.

The three of them went to the front desk to register.

I happened to overhear Nurse Joy explaining the challenge rules of the Fuchsia Gym to another new trainer.

The trainer listened with a serious expression and nodded repeatedly.

Seeing Ash and the others looking over curiously, the gentle Nurse Joy took the opportunity to explain in detail to them:

"The Scarlet Gym is indeed very special."

"Its location is not in the city, but on that misty, light red mountain outside the city."

"Challengers need to register at the foot of the mountain first, and then rely on their own abilities to overcome the many traps and obstacles on the way up the mountain without relying on Pokémon."

She pointed to a display case next to her, which showed various models of medical kits and signal transmitters.

"Based on the number of badges the challenger has earned, different difficulty levels of the uphill route will be selected."

"The more badges you have, the higher the difficulty, and the more tricky and bizarre the traps become."

"Before going up the mountain, everyone will receive a medical kit containing antidotes, burn medicine, and numbing medicine for various common toxins."

"at the same time……"

Miss Joey picked up a small device that resembled a watch.

"Make sure you wear this signal transmitter properly."

"The entire mountain is filled with Pokémon trained by Gym Leader Ajumper, such as Pokémon like Pokémon and Zubat, which are skilled at reconnaissance and will observe from the shadows."

"If you encounter a danger that you cannot handle, or are completely trapped by a trap, press the distress button and someone will come to your rescue very soon."

"But this also means that the qualification for this gym challenge is automatically lost."

Theoretically speaking, this is not something Miss Joey should be responsible for.

However, considering that the Fuchsia Gym is indeed too dangerous, Nurse Joy will voluntarily educate the trainers who come here.

Without him.

Purely kind-hearted.

The machines and medicines here are all sold on behalf of the Crimson Dojo.

In fact, there are many such vending points throughout the city.

As for whether anyone would dare to speculate or act recklessly?

There shouldn't be anyone this fearless in Asakusa City, right?

A-Ju's reputation in Fuchsia City is no less than that of Na-Zi in Golden City.

However, Sabrina is the "omniscient" one who covers the entire city.

Ah-Ju, on the other hand, lurks in the shadows, remaining completely unaware.