Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

"Want to come in, Pikachu?" Ash took the Poké Ball from Professor Oak's hand.

Anyway, give it a try first.

After all, Pikachu really hates being put into a Poké Ball.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu suddenly exclaimed excitedly.

"Pikachu, Pikachu!" It really didn't want to be locked in the Poké Ball.

"Let's make a promise then, Pikachu!" Ash decided to change his approach.

"Please give me a chance to believe in me."

"I will prove to you that I will never lock you in a Poké Ball again."

"So I want to put you in the Poké Ball and then release you immediately."

"This will be our ritual as companions!"

Xiao Zhi tried to negotiate.

“…Pikachu?” Pikachu felt it was appropriate to give Ash some trust.

As a Pokémon from Professor Oak's lab, and as a Pokémon for a new trainer, it knows the basic facts.

And... if you don't keep your word, don't blame me for giving you a shock!

That's what Pikachu thinks.

With a flash of red light, Pikachu was captured by Ash and put into a Poké Ball.

At the same time, Pikachu's attribute chart also appeared in front of Ash.

[Partner Pikachu]

[Level: 5]

[Personality: Shy]

[Feature: Lightning rod]

［技能：伏特攻击LV1、电电加速LV1、电击LV1、叫声LV1、摇尾巴LV1］

...Partner Pikachu?

This isn't your average Pikachu, is it?!

You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, Da Mu Xuecheng, are waiting for me here!

"Partner~ From now on we're partners~" Ash released Pikachu again.

"Pikachu!" Seeing that Ash kept his promise and released him, Pikachu felt it was appropriate to trust him.

"Very good!" Professor Oak nodded with satisfaction, then turned to get the Pokédex and Poké Balls. "Remember, Pokémon are our partners, so treat them with sincerity. Here's your Pokédex and an empty Poké Ball..."

"Then I'm ready to go, Professor!" Ash said, holding his Pokédex and Poké Balls.

There is an exclamation mark in the upper left corner of the view.

[Achievement: First Trip Departure - Completed]

[Reward: Electric Bead LV30]

[Effect: When a Pikachu below level 30 holds this buff, its Attack and Special Attack stats will be doubled. Once above level 30, the bonus will only apply to Pikachus at level 30.]

Chapter 3 Please Trust Me! Partner!

We left Zhenxin Town and headed north.

This is Highway 1.

Viridian City can be reached via Route 1.

It takes about 1 to 2 days to travel between the two places, which are actually quite close.

There are winding paths in the dense forest.

Because of Pokémon, the wilderness roads in this world are difficult to maintain as highways for long periods of time.

Unless people pass through frequently, the road will soon be covered by grass, dust, and trees.

One of the unique aspects of the Pokémon world is that the forces of nature have suppressed the forces of human civilization.

"Pika~ Pika~" Pikachu followed Ash's feet, its tiny paws pattering softly on the humus layer.

Being placed outside the Poké Ball made Pikachu quite happy.

"...That's about enough." Ash felt unsure what would happen if he equipped Pikachu with the Electric Ball in Pallet Town.

If anything unusual happens, it will be difficult to explain it to Professor Oak.

As for fooling Professor Oak... Ash doesn't have that kind of confidence.

Professor Oak is truly a master!

How could they be so easily fooled?

"Partner, do you want to get stronger?" Ash asked Pikachu as he crouched down.

"?_? Pikachu?" Pikachu stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered by its trainer's thoughts.

"I mean it!" Ash emphasized again, "My companions! I can feel the power of our bond!"

"Pikachu!" Pikachu certainly wouldn't refuse power, but it didn't know what Ash was going to do.

"Feel the power of our bond~~" Ash pointed one finger to the sky and one finger to the ground.

This is the absolute supreme authority in heaven and earth, the mouth and teeth!

Then, place the Electric Bead on Pikachu in the system interface.

then.

"Pika!" Pikachu suddenly felt its internal electricity surge.

"Pikachu?!"

Pikachu felt a surge of electricity suddenly appear in its body.

The electricity has even started to leak.

Tiny electric arcs coursed across its surface, and the air began to fill with the fishy smell of ozone.

"Pika! Pika!" Pikachu jumped up in a panic, its bright black eyes full of confusion.

"Calm down, partner!" Ash's voice rang out just in time; he didn't choose to run away.

"Take a deep breath! Hold on! Just like when you're grooming your fur, pull the power back! You can do it!"

Ash looked into Pikachu's eyes.

"Pika...Pika...!" Pikachu gritted its teeth, letting out a low whimper.

"Great! That's it! Concentrate!" Ash could clearly feel the electric current.

Because they are too close, there is a static electricity reaction.

He felt his hair stand on end in a physical sense.

"partner!"

"Don't panic, and don't be confused."

“Because I’m here.”

"I'm here with you, partner."

Ash sat cross-legged in front of Pikachu.

Humans in the Pokémon world can essentially be considered a type of Pokémon, and a type of Pokémon where there are significant differences between individuals.

Because God truly exists in this world.

The humans in this world are not carbon-based monkeys.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu thought Ash was talking nonsense.

This amount of electricity was not beyond Pikachu's physical capacity.

But... people!

Aren't you worried that you might accidentally get electrocuted?

Pikachu felt that this human was not as reliable as itself.

Ugh--

Ash and Pikachu's way of getting along makes Pikachu feel very comfortable.

Pikachu really can't bring itself to hurt Ash.

He's always having a partner on the left and a partner on the right.

Pikachu is too shy; it's not thick-skinned enough.

So it is... Master of Social Interactions, Wisdom, JPG.

And just as Pikachu was getting distracted...

An electrical leak occurred accidentally.

"Hiss—" Xiao Zhi gasped.

I feel like half of my body is numb.

It feels a bit like a physiotherapy device.

"Pikachu?" Pikachu was a little worried about Ash's health.

"I'm fine, partner," Ash said with a smile.

"If you can't stand it, you can tell me. It's not your fault."

"I can take back this power first, and we can try it slowly later."

Ash wasn't in a hurry to get Pikachu used to it all at once.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu's voice rose.

people!

You trust me so much!

How could I possibly let you down?

Pikachu thinks it can try one more time!

Electricity!

I command you to obey me!

"Pikachu! Pikachu! Pikachu! Pikachu!...Pikachu!"

Pikachu kept making noises, panting heavily, its chest heaving violently.

And its efforts were effective.

The electric currents coiling around the body began to recede, although they still occasionally produced sparks, but they were already showing signs of being under control.

"You did a great job, partner!"

"That's really amazing, partner!"

"You're amazing, partner!"

Ash showered Pikachu with compliments.

Building confidence in Pokémon is also an essential lesson for trainers.

The name "Trainer" already clearly describes the professional characteristics.

The key is regular training.

Rather than battlefield command.