Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

It is essential to help Pokémon overcome feelings of fear, panic, and timidity.

“Yes…that’s it…” Ash’s voice softened slightly, carrying a hint of barely perceptible approval, “Take your time…”

And so, Pikachu gradually mastered the ability to generate electricity within its body.

Even the tense body relaxed.

Pikachu looked at Ash: Human?! Is this our power?

"Partner! This is the symbol of our friendship!" Ash didn't back down at all, looking earnestly into Pikachu's dark little eyes.

Now, Ash feels he needs to take it a step further.

How can our friendship end here?

Our friendship will be etched in our hearts!

So Ash hugged Pikachu, who looked on in alarm.

"!!!" Pikachu froze completely.

people!

Don't come any closer.

Unfortunately, Pikachu's reactions slowed down due to fatigue.

Ash hugged Pikachu.

"..." Xiao Zhi held back from making a sound.

This power supply is still within a tolerable level.

After all, Pikachu is only level 5.

Pikachu has great potential, but that potential has not yet been fully realized.

"trust me."

"Trust me as much as I trust you."

Ash reached out and stroked Pikachu's fur.

Sharing joys and sorrows is one of the best ways to build trust.

For a creature like Pikachu, being electrocuted together is a way of sharing joys and sorrows.

Due to its physiological structure, Pikachu often shocks itself when it can't control its electricity.

"Pikachu??" Pikachu felt Ash's hand stroking its head.

What exactly does this feeling like?

Is this what a companion is?

"Pikachu!" Pikachu responded happily.

people!

That's awesome!

Stick it on~

"Pikachu, it's a little numb." Ash felt his cheek being rubbed.

The red spots on Pikachu's face are its electric sacs.

"Pikachu!!" Pikachu's eyes narrowed as he smiled.

Bond level increased, JPG.

Favorability increased.

Chapter 4 Shinji's behavior is too difficult to control, JPG.

Ash unfolded the slightly rough paper map in his hand, pointed to the gray dot of "Viridian City," and began to talk to Pikachu.

Tokiwa City is very close to Shinshin Town.

"Partner~"

"The first gym is the Viridian Gym, and the second gym will be the Pewter Gym."

"The Viridian Gym Leader, known as Giovanni the Earth, is one of the strongest trainers in the world."

"The Gym Leader of Pewter City is Brock, and he's quite skilled... Well, of course, we'll have to rely on you to beat the Rock-type Gym."

As the gym leader, Brock is very strong.

However, as gym leaders, they don't use their main force when dealing with rookie trainers.

If we say:

The challenge level for the first badge gym battle is between level 10 and 20.

Therefore, the Gym Challenge level for obtaining the 8th Badge is between level 30 and 40.

This is a selection mechanism for trainers, cultivating elite trainers.

Otherwise... how can a gym leader who can be defeated by a rookie trainer protect the city?

Especially since there are actually villainous organizations in this world.

"Pika!" Pikachu responded cheerfully, and a few tiny, affectionate sparks of electricity crackled from the electric pouch on its cheek, unsurprisingly shooting up onto Ash's neck.

How do you beat Rock-type opponents with Electric-type attacks?

Who knows!

But Pikachu won't back down.

With its hands on its hips, it's super confident now!

"Hiss..." Ash exaggeratedly shrank his neck and helplessly poked Pikachu's chubby cheeks. "I know you like me, but can you control yourself a little?"

"I got shocked fifteen times yesterday!" Xiao Zhi complained.

"Pikachu..." Pikachu lowered its head a little shyly and scratched its ear with its little paw, but its bright black eyes were still full of affection.

For it, discharging electricity, especially these little electric sparks that are a bit coquettish and excited, is the most direct way to express "I really like you".

This is how many Electric-type Pokémon interact.

A mild electric shock can be pleasurable.

"Never mind, never mind," Xiao Zhi's heart softened when he saw its appearance. "I don't blame you."

"After all... it was the thirteenth time I was electrocuted."

Ash paused, a strange smile appearing on his face, as if he had truly sensed something.

"I think I can really feel your 'pika pika' emotions, even if it's vague, but this is probably... the prelude to a meeting of minds?"

Ash raised his head and glanced at the clearing in the woods ahead.

Several grayish-brown Bobo were pecking at grass seeds, while a few others hovered low in the air, making cooing sounds.

The air was filled with the moist scent of grass and earth.

Ash's eyes narrowed: "There are quite a few Pidgeys here. Defeat a few more so I can pick one that's suitable."

He bent down, gently placed Pikachu on the ground, and pointed to the nearest lone Pidgey.

"Fight, Pikachu!"

"This is the first step we must take to become stronger!"

"Let's set off on the road to the championship!"

In the Kanto region, Pidgeot, the evolved form of Pidgey, is considered one of the most suitable flying mounts.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu instantly entered battle mode, its small body slightly lowered, its tail straightened, and the electric sacs on its cheeks lit up with golden light once more.

After adapting to the electric bead, this energy is no longer a burden, but a source of increased confidence.

"Pikachu! Thunder!"

Ash didn't choose the more powerful Volt or the more difficult-to-control Electric Boost.

A golden electric snake, much brighter and thicker than a normal electric shock, suddenly shot out from Pikachu's cheek, crackling loudly, and accurately struck the Pidgey that hadn't even reacted yet.

"Goo?!" Bobo only had time to let out a cry of surprise before it was struck hard by a violent electric current. Its feathers stood on end, and it twitched a few times in the grass, emitting black smoke, before going still.

Xiao Zhi flipped his wrist.

An empty red and white Poké Ball flew out of my hand, tracing a beautiful arc.

With a sharp "thud," the impact landed precisely on the unconscious Bobo.

The red light enveloped it and drew it into the sphere.

The Poké Ball began to shake on the ground, and the red light on the button in the middle flashed rapidly.

Xiao Zhi held his breath and concentrated.

Poké Balls can theoretically be reused countless times unless they are violently destroyed (such as by a Pokémon's resistance). However, the timing of each throw, the Pokémon's condition, and even the quality of the ball itself all affect the success rate.

"Ding dong!"

A crisp locking sound rang out, the Poké Ball stopped shaking, and the red light went out completely.

Become!

Ash quickly stepped forward and picked up the Poké Ball.

The moment his finger touched the sphere, a simplified attribute box popped up:

[BoBo]

[Level: 3]

[Personality: Diligent]

[Characteristic: Strong chest muscles]

[Individual Value: Average]

[Skills: Impact, Wind]

"...It's bad enough that the level is low, but the skills are only two basic ones..."

"Sorry, but I'm giving you your freedom."

Ash pressed the release button in the center of the Poké Ball.

With a flash of red light, the still somewhat dazed Bobo, who had just woken up, reappeared on the grass, flapping its wings and quickly flying away with a hint of fear.

Although in the later stages, everyone pays great attention to the spiritual bond and the stimulation of potential beyond the limit.

However, in the early stages, the Pokémon's abilities are what determine the outcome of the battle.

It's like a strong martial arts master telling you that you value intention over strength; that's because he already has strength, so he's pursuing willpower.

A complete beginner who tries to play the game the way they do will only ruin their own game.

The key is to focus on building a strong physical foundation first.

To unleash overwhelming power through sheer willpower, one must first possess the foundation to do so.

It's not that anyone can do it.

"Good news~"

Ash discovers that he has completed the achievement of catching his first fish.

[Achievement: First capture]

[Reward: Beautiful Scales]

[Effect: Scales that emit an iridescent glow and can evolve certain Pokémon]

But where am I supposed to find a Feebas to evolve into Milotic?

"Never mind, let's talk about it later."

"Next!"

Ash continued forward with Pikachu, scaring away the other animals that had been around them.