Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

However, no matter how secret techniques or secret teachings are, they are mainly based on "stealing, hiding, and deception," and there is basically no direct combat.

Ash, Misty, and Brock walked through the crowd, their eyes scanning the various dojos lining the streets with signs bearing words like "ninja," "secret," and "darkness."

"It truly lives up to its reputation; this place is practically a training camp for trainers' physical conditioning." Xiao Gang couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the trainers coming and going, most of them covered in dust or sweat.

"That's right! We must be fully prepared before challenging the Fuchsia Gym!" Ash felt the same way.

"At least we need to familiarize ourselves with the routines of the ninja organization, otherwise it would be too embarrassing to even see Mr. Aju."

He did not underestimate these things just because he had trained at the Soul Fighting Arena.

After all, there are specialties in the art industry.

The fighters at the Fighting Spirit Dojo emphasize direct combat, unlike these ninjas.

They ultimately chose "Shadow Strike Dojo," a medium-sized establishment with a supposedly excellent reputation, recommended by Miss Joey.

As Xiaoxia walked through the door, the course list hanging at the front desk immediately caught her eye.

"Identify 100 common poisonous plants and their antidotes, advanced skills in sound localization, rock climbing in the wild without tools, swimming in extreme environments, 72 hours of jungle survival..." As she recited, her voice grew softer and softer.

She finally couldn't help but complain, "Is this really a course prepared for trainers? It feels more like a special forces training camp to me?"

Even if Xiaoxia were to think for herself, she could tell how miserable this was.

Looking at the familiar course titles, Xiao Gang's face showed a mixture of nostalgia and a hint of pain:

"Ah... these courses really bring back memories."

“Back then, I went through a similar process of ‘refinement’ in order to inherit the Nibi Dojo.”

As the inheritor of the will of stone.

Xiao Gang certainly doesn't have any obvious defects.

Rock-type characters excel at wide-ranging, open battles but are not adept at fighting in confined spaces... so of course, this weakness needs to be addressed.

"Xiaogang, you've studied these things?" Xiaoxia turned to look at him in surprise.

“Although wild battles aren’t a required course for every trainer…” Brock explained, his expression becoming more serious.

"But if you want to go further and stand higher on this path, then your own qualities must never become a weakness that drags down your partners."

“A strong trainer should be the most reliable support in the team.”

Xiao Gang didn't say much, after all, it's really difficult to achieve that level.

Moreover, different people have different methods, and there is no unified standard in this regard.

In this regard, only the result is needed.

As long as you achieve the result, that's fine.

As for how you make up for it, that's not important.

There are trainers who specialize in competitive and performance-oriented training.

However, these trainers generally cannot climb to the top level.

If a Pokémon's weakness is itself, it is easily destroyed in high-level battles.

The trainers are all dead, what's the point of fighting?

Currently, only one person has made a name for himself in the competitive performance industry: the Water Artist, Mikoli.

Xiao Zhi deeply agreed.

When you actually fight against legendary Pokémon, you'll find that if the trainer isn't good enough, they simply can't hold their own.

If you can't even adapt to the basic environment, you'll be wiped out by the aftermath of the battle.

—Thinking of Giovanni's Beedrill...

—If it weren't for Ho-Oh, Ash wouldn't know how to deal with it.

Ash patted his chest, feeling the extraordinary vitality within him honed by the badge and blessed by Ho-Oh, and looked intently at the timetable: "You're right! Let's stay here!"

"Xiaoxia, do you want to try it too?"

You have to eat one bite at a time, and Xiao Zhi didn't expect to achieve everything in one step.

How can one travel a thousand miles without accumulating small steps?

Therefore, you need to cultivate yourself little by little!

Awesome!

Xiaoxia instinctively wanted to refuse; the kind of training that sounded exhausting was completely out of character for her, an elegant water master.

However, Xiao Gang conveniently fanned the flames from the sidelines: "Yeah, Xiaoxia, it wouldn't be bad to practice a little!"

"Maybe it will give you a more refined control over water flow?"

"Besides, look how motivated Ash is."

Xiao Gang chose to use Xiao Zhi to humiliate Xiao Xia.

As for why?

Of course, it's because Xiaogang thinks that you won't be able to escape the suffering I've endured!

funny.

Ok.

The real reason was that when they were in Black Cloud City, Xiao Gang discovered that Xiao Xia's physical strength was actually insufficient.

Insufficient physical strength is unacceptable.

When things really get critical, willpower will help you break through the encirclement.

If your body can't handle it, that would be ridiculous.

Xiao Gang doesn't expect everyone to train to the level of those martial arts experts.

But at least your physical fitness can't be too bad.

Provoked by Brock, and seeing Ash's eager expression, he...

Xiaoxia, for some reason, blurted out in a moment of impulsiveness, "Bring it on! Who's afraid of who!"

Unfortunately, what followed was a moment of impulsive pleasure that led to a death sentence.

Half an hour later.

Xiaoxia, after changing into simple sportswear, regretted her impulsive decision.

"Whoa-!"

"This is hardly 'a little practice'!!"

"This is hell!!"

The girl's wails echoed across the training field.

Although she screamed pitifully, the onlookers who heard it just laughed it off, because this kind of thing is too common.

Most people would grit their teeth and persevere.

Because this ridiculous dojo has two ridiculous rules.

①: Tuition fees are non-refundable after registration.

②: The deposit will be refunded based on the number of days you participate. The more days you participate, the more you will get back. If the company disappears after you register, they will not even refund your deposit.

Although this is a bit of an unfair contract, that's the rule in Asakusa City.

After all, it's about training the trainers' willpower.

It's definitely not to see them suffer.

Xiaozhi and Xiaoxia signed up for a comprehensive "Dojo Challenge Preparation Training Package".

The first task is to run back and forth in a course full of irregular obstacles while carrying a weight.

Not only do you have to be fast, but you also have to be constantly aware of soft stakes that might suddenly spring up under your feet or vines that might sweep from the side, simulating the unpredictability of mountain road traps.

The only saving grace is that these vine whips are specially made so as not to cause serious harm.

Xiaoxia had only run three sets when she already felt as heavy as if her legs were filled with lead.

Sweat soaked her forehead, and her breathing was rapid, like a fish out of water.

"I can't do it anymore... I really can't do it anymore..."

She held onto her knees, panting heavily, feeling like her lungs were about to explode.

However, when Xiaoxia looked up and saw Xiaozhi in the area with an even higher difficulty level, she swallowed back the words of giving up that were on the tip of her tongue.

The area where Ash was located had denser obstacles, stronger interference, and even simulated poisonous fog that required him to hold his breath to pass through.

...These simulated toxic fumes are harmless but pungent smoke, intended to enhance training effectiveness.

...It's definitely not about ruining the customer's life.

Ash's load was several times heavier than Misty's.

He was also covered in sweat, his sportswear clinging tightly to his body, outlining the muscle lines that were beginning to appear.

He exerted all his strength in every move and dodge, his face covered in dust, making him look somewhat disheveled.

But his eyes remained bright as he gritted his teeth and challenged his limits time and time again.

——MD.

— Xiao Zhi realized he had miscalculated.

—The difficulty of the weighted obstacle course increases exponentially.

Xiao Zhi was thinking...

If it's twice the weight and twice the training intensity, it should be about four times more difficult, right?

After all, he had never worked in this field before, and he felt that multiplication was already quite a lot.

But now it turns out... the difficulty may have increased 16 times.

Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes jumping, sometimes climbing, sometimes advancing, sometimes retreating... plus carrying a heavy load on his back.

The difficulty is skyrocketing.

"What, are you kidding me... Is this guy a monster...?" Xiaoxia muttered to herself, a surge of competitive spirit suddenly rising within her.

She vigorously wiped the sweat and... the dirt that had accidentally gotten on her face.

"Damn it! I won't lose to an idiot like you!"

Xiaoxia could obviously tell that Xiaozhi's task was much more difficult than hers.

Damn it, we're already so far ahead in terms of difficulty, I can't possibly fall before him!

Xiaoxia straightened up, took a deep breath, and rushed into the obstacle course again.

This time, although her steps were still heavy, her eyes became incredibly focused.

Xiaoxia began to try to use her observation skills to predict the triggering patterns of those traps.

Seeing how hard the two were working, Xiao Gang also threw himself into rehabilitation training.

The fees here are indeed high, but the training facilities, professional guidance, and simulated environment provided are definitely worth the money.

Just as the three were immersed in "hellish training".

A corner of the dojo.

Two pairs of keen eyes were quietly observing them.

"Is that the target that my brother is particularly focused on? He seems to be training very hard."

The speaker was a girl named A-Xing, dressed in a black ninja outfit and with short, neat purple hair.

She is A-Ju's daughter.

Ah Xing had a blade of grass in her mouth, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Well, the point isn't about hard work, A-Xing." The one who spoke was Aya, a beautiful woman wearing a figure-hugging red ninja outfit and with her long green hair tied back.

Aya is Aju's younger sister and Axing's aunt.