Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

Xiao Zhi suppressed the urge to immediately examine the reward and gripped the badge tightly in his hand.

The system interface refreshed again as soon as I got the badge.

A new sub-interface, [Badges], quietly appears, featuring eight grooves.

Now, a gray badge pattern symbolizing a rock has appeared in one of the grooves above.

Hmm... the system interface and reality are still separate; you can't take them out or put them back in.

[Pewter City Gym - Grey Badge]

[Effect: Slightly increases the trainer's Rock-type affinity (energy perception/resistance) and slightly enhances base stamina.]

A faint yet clearly perceptible warm current seemed to seep into the palm of the hand tightly gripping the badge, instantly flowing through the entire body.

My body felt lighter, and I had a strange sense of familiarity with the rocky ground beneath my feet.

This badge... can actually directly enhance the trainer themselves?

Huh? !

Am I really destined to become a super rookie?!

Ash suppressed the turmoil in his heart and calmly pinned the badge to the inside of his jacket, closest to his chest.

The cold rock clung to my skin; I wondered if losing the badge would affect the system.

Probably not, after all, this is an achievement.

"Pikachu?" Pikachu keenly sensed the subtle change in the Trainer's aura and tilted its head in confusion.

"Congratulations." Brock's steady voice interrupted Ash's thoughts.

He had retrieved the rumbler and approached it.

With an unprecedented solemnity on his rock-hard face, Brock extended his hand: "Ash, your strength and will are worthy of this badge, and even more so, worthy of the recognition of the rock."

"Thank you." Ash shook his hand firmly, feeling the roughness and strength of the other's palm. "It was a very enjoyable battle."

As for the injuries sustained by both Pokémon, that's not a problem.

No battle is without injuries.

Xiaoxia ran over from the passageway, her orange ponytail swaying, her face flushed with excitement: "Hey! That move Pikachu just made... that was so over-the-top! How did you do that?!"

Xia was very curious, extremely curious!

"Pikachu!" Pikachu proudly raised its little head.

This has nothing to do with Ash; Pikachu did it on its own.

"Luck, it's all luck," Xiao Zhi said with practiced ease.

How did Pikachu do that?

Xiao Zhi didn't know either.

I'll have to wait a while and talk to Pikachu to figure out this move.

Then improve it as much as possible.

Brock's gaze swept over the inconspicuous badge on Ash's chest, then fell on Pikachu, and finally settled on Ash's face.

His usually squinting eyes opened slightly at that moment.

"Ash."

Xiao Gang's voice was deep and clear: "From now on, please allow me to accompany you."

The air became silent for a moment.

"Huh?" Xiaoxia opened her mouth wide in surprise.

Ash was also stunned: "A fellow professional? You're the gym leader of Pewter City..."

“Father and Mother will manage the affairs of the dojo.” Xiao Gang’s tone was unwavering. “Rocks need to be polished to become stronger. If you stay in one place, you will only ever see the rock under your feet.”

He paused, his gaze intense: "And you, Ash, and your Pikachu... you've shown me a view from a higher perspective."

"I want to see with my own eyes how far you can go."

Xiao Gang is only 15 years old, and he really wants to go out and play.

Now that there is a very good reason to get rid of the burden, why not run away?

There's so much going on at the dojo, let's leave it to that good-for-nothing old man.

Anyway, Mom will keep an eye on him.

This is what Xiaogang thought—such a simple and unpretentious reason.

"This..." Xiao Zhi was about to speak.

"Hahaha! Well said!" Wu Neng's hearty laughter came from the entrance of the passage.

He patted Xiaogang hard on the shoulder, making Xiaogang sway: "You brat, you finally said something decent! Go on! A real man's ambition lies in all directions! What kind of skill is it to just guard the dojo!"

Wu Neng did something similar back in the day.

Unfortunately, I just couldn't get past the Four Heavenly Kings.

Forget about becoming a league champion, he can't even become one of the Elite Four. He can only make a living as a gym leader.

Xiaomi smiled gently, her gaze sweeping softly over Xiaozhi and Xiaoxia before finally settling on her son: "Xiaogang, you've grown up."

"Since you've made up your mind, then go for it."

"Your father and I are here at the dojo, so don't worry." She paused, then added meaningfully, "On the way... be careful and study hard."

Xiaoxia glanced at Xiaogang, then at Wu Neng and Xiao Mi, and finally her gaze settled on Xiaozhi with a complicated expression. She muttered softly, "Hey... isn't this guy's team getting more and more outrageous..."

Xiaoxia is well aware that she is also one of the gym trainers.

And Xiao Gang went along with them.

Two gym leaders accompany a newbie on his journey?

Isn't the lineup a bit too impressive?

Xiao Zhi looked at the family in front of him.

The unwavering determination in Xiaogang's eyes, the support beneath Wu Neng's hearty smile, the profound meaning in Xiao Mi's gentle words...

It turned out to be the case.

Is this the PhD's "arrangement"?

So, did Xiaogang's parents just go with the flow?

Is it time to take action against the Rockets?

Xiao Zhi took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent thoughts in his heart.

"Welcome to the team, Xiao Gang!"

"Please take care of me on the journey ahead!"

Finally, a pure smile, befitting a fifteen-year-old boy, appeared on Xiao Gang's face.

He reached out and firmly grasped Ash's hand.

Perhaps the adults behind this have all sorts of plans.

But this doesn't really concern these teenagers.

Let the adults worry about their own business.

As children, all they need to do right now is strive to grow stronger.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu jumped onto Ash's shoulder, a few sparks of electricity crackling across its cheeks in a gesture of welcome.

The heavy doors of Pewter Gym slowly opened, letting in the light from outside.

Although the decision has been made, there is no rush to set off.

Spending a day or two here is fine, since there's no rush.

Besides, Gyarados is injured, so it's best for it to rest and recuperate.

Ash will also give Gyarados some rehabilitation training to help it gain better control over its body.

a few days later.

Ash, Misty, and Brock, bathed in sunlight, embarked on their journey to the next city.

“Honey, I think their journey will be quite troublesome,” Xiaomi said.

"That golden Gyarados did leak the news after all... It might attract the attention of Pokémon hunters and Team Rocket." Wu Neng stroked his chin.

"But Xiaoxia and Xiaogang both have the protection of Gym Leader-level main force... Xiaozhi is not weak either... there shouldn't be any major problems."

after all……

We can't possibly offend a top-tier player, a champion, or a legendary beast, can we?

Chapter 29 Zhi the King of Understanding: Nobody knows Pokémon better than me

Sunlight cleaved through the thick canopy of the Viridian Forest, casting dappled patterns of light like scattered gold on the winding dirt road.

The air was filled with the scent of grass and damp earth, occasionally punctuated by the soft cooing of pufferfish.

Ash walked at the front, a gray badge pinned to the inside of his chest, its warmth barely perceptible through the fabric.

He walked lightly, as if he were walking on clouds, and even the Pikachu on his shoulder swayed with him, his eyes squinting contentedly.

The gray badge directly enhanced Ash's physical abilities, and he felt incredibly good.

So cool!

The three chatted as they walked.

They can better understand each other's situations, which will help them integrate into the team.

"So, Brock," Ash suddenly said, opening his hand and spreading his palm.

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"You said before that you wanted to become a Pokémon breeder?"

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"Let me tell you, no one in the whole world knows more about raising Pokémon than me!"

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Ash turned to the side and gestured to the calm and composed boy beside him.

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"No one knows better than me!"

It's time for Ash to brag again, as is his habit.

In a sense, this can also be considered a way of looking to the future.

It can boost your self-confidence and the confidence of those around you.

Commonly known as "drawing a pie in the sky" (or "promising something for nothing").

Xiaoxia rode her bicycle, her orange ponytail swinging as she rolled her eyes.

Seemingly unable to bear Ash's boasting, Pikachu jumped from Ash onto Misty's bicycle, its little ears twitching, its bright black eyes blinking helplessly, and it uttered a weak "Pika..."

Pikachu: I've eaten too much pancake, I really can't eat anymore.

After spending so much time together, Pikachu has come to understand Ash's personality.

how to say?

It's really frustrating... but it's also very trustworthy.

Being bold, daring, and outspoken... that's what's called leadership qualities.

Xiao Gang appeared to be walking steadily, and his rock-like face tried his best to maintain a polite listening expression, but a fine layer of sweat had already quietly seeped out from his forehead.

He originally thought Ash would be a very serious person.

I never expected him to be so unreliable!