Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

From Lt. Surge's perspective, he could certainly see that Misty's attitude towards Satoshi was somewhat unusual.

However, he had no interest in such matters and could only sigh that this was youth.

"The most famous thing about Maiden Gorge is not the temple fair itself."

Ma Zhishi lowered his voice slightly and said mysteriously, "There is a two-thousand-year-old legend of a young girl that has been passed down there."

"It is said that during the temple fair, an ancient ghost girl waiting for her lover to return will appear near the port... Well, it's a very mysterious story."

Maszewski waved his hand, reverting to his carefree tone: "But actually, there's nothing to be afraid of."

"Everyone in our circle knows that there's an 'old guy' entrenched in that place, a Ghost-type Overlord Pokémon."

"I don't know if it's because of the long years, or maybe they're just bored, but they like to join in the fun during temple fairs, dressing up as ancient girls and playing with passersby."

"Can a Ghost-type Overlord transform into a human?" Ash immediately realized, his knowledge instantly matching his memories from the original story.

"Brilliant!" Lt. Surge snapped his fingers approvingly. "It's just a trick pulled by a Gastly that's become a little devil, leading a bunch of Haunters, Gengars, and the like."

"That guy has one of the best tempers among the overlords, but he has a bit of a mischievous hobby. He likes to use illusions to tease people, to test the courage or thoughts of passersby or something."

"If you're passing by, just go and play with it. Think of it as checking off a list and experiencing some local culture, haha!"

Lt. Surge patted Satoshi's back hard again: "Maybe it'll be good for a bold kid like you... to be valued by him."

"Pikachu!" Pikachu exclaimed excitedly twice.

You can meet a friendly elven overlord.

There is such a good thing!

"Thank you, Mr. Lt. Surge, we will definitely go and take a look," Xiao Zhi said earnestly.

Although this was part of the journey, the information provided by Maslow was very important.

"Alright, the ship's about to leave, hurry up and get on!" Ma Xueshi waved his hand.

"Bon Voyage!"

"Remember to have fun in Maiden Gorge!"

"If that old devil is messing with you, just say that he was introduced by M. Surge from Kuye City."

"Haha, I don't know if it will work!"

Ma Xueshi doesn't think his reputation will necessarily be of any use.

But something is better than nothing, right?

But it doesn't matter anyway.

That dominant Gastly would always appear in Maiden's Gorge during the summer festival, and would even wander around at other times.

In short, the relationship with the alliance is actually quite close, and generally there shouldn't be any problems.

"By the way, Mr. Lt. Surge." Ash suddenly stopped at the last moment before boarding the ship.

"What's wrong?" Ma Zhishi was also taken aback.

"You looked really cool that day. If you had a cape on, you would have looked even more like a powerful figure~" Ash thought of the powerful style of [vest + cape].

This really suits the tough-guy style of Lt. Surge.

"Huh?" Maslow thought to himself.

If I had a cape on my back while I was standing on Magneton, I would definitely have looked even cooler.

think carefully.

Maslow discovered that Ferry Dragon also liked to wave his cape and show off.

When the topic of capes came up, he thought of another person.

Dante of Galar also likes cloaks.

Just thinking about how Dan Di's capes were all adorned with sponsor logos and trademarks... Maslow suddenly shuddered.

Let's skip this one.

...It's not that bad...it really isn't that bad.

As a dojo owner, why would I need to make so much money?

"Should we call and ask Adu? Where did he buy his cloak?" Ma Xueshi pondered.

Compared to Dan Di, Du is definitely more handsome.

"These are interesting brats~" Lt. Surge chuckled softly, watching the three figures disappear into the distance.

Having bid farewell to the enthusiastic and generous Lt. Surge, Ash and his friends have boarded the "St. Anne".

Unlike the original story, this ship did not sink this time.

What a joy.

Oh, and the mechanical amusement park that Giovanni built here wasn't destroyed by Team Rocket's mischief like in the original story.

The ship's horn sounded again, and the huge ship slowly left the dock, sailing into the azure distance.

Standing by the deck railing, watching the silhouette of Kurenai City gradually recede into the distance, the three of them felt a sense of emotion.

"I never expected to experience so much in Kuye City," Xiao Gang said, gazing at the sea.

"Yes, giant Tentacruel, Zygarde... and battles like Lt. Surge's." Ash's tone was full of longing. "So that's how you use the strength of a Gym Leader."

"But at least it had a good ending." Misty hugged the Horsea, her mood bright. "That jellyfish-themed amusement park idea was really great, Ash!"

"Pikachu!" Pikachu agreed.

The sea breeze caresses the face, bringing a salty and refreshing scent.

The ship cut through the white waves, and seagulls circled and cried out at the stern.

"The temple fair at Maiden Gorge..." Xiaoxia was already looking forward to it. "It sounds so interesting! And there's that two-thousand-year-old legend of the maiden..."

"It's essentially a playful, dominant Gastly," Ash added with a laugh. "But it does sound like it's definitely worth checking out."

“Yes, a Ghost-type Pokémon that is a top-tier Pokémon can coexist peacefully with humans and even become part of local legends. This in itself is very valuable for research.” Brock also took out his notebook.

"I remember hearing my dad and the others talk about it before..."

"It will be very interesting there, and there will be basically no danger."

"Let's split up then."

"??? Hehehehehehehehehehe (^з^)" Xiao Gang remembered something interesting and started laughing like an idiot.

"What are you grinning about? Explain yourself!" Xiaoxia sensed something was wrong.

"I won't tell~" Xiao Gang became unusually mischievous.

"Then everyone have a great time!" Ash said. "My Vermilion City Pokémon Club membership gives me a 5% discount the whole time!"

"Speaking of which... I'm starting to suspect you might be Mr. Maszewicz's illegitimate son?" Xia's eyes suddenly turned strange. "He even gave you a 10% share of the hotel's profits?"

"Alright, alright, it's nothing, it's no big deal," Xiao Gang said.

It's normal for dojo owners to act according to their mood, after all, they're not short of money.

Chapter 77 Pikachu, the actor in the entertainment competition

The bright sunshine shone on the spacious deck of the "St. Anne," and the sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, fluttered the colorful flags.

Summer is almost over, and autumn is just around the corner.

Plus, it's at sea.

The temperature wasn't that hot; it was even a bit cool.

Thanks to their prestigious membership in the Vermilion City Pokémon Club, Ash and his friends were immediately led to the VIP lounge on the upper deck by smiling waiters as soon as they boarded the luxury cruise ship.

...There was absolutely no reason why Ma Xueshi specifically requested it.

funny.

The plush lounge chairs, complimentary drinks and snacks available at any time, and the exclusive viewing platform all highlight the special treatment afforded to VIPs.

Xiaoxia nestled comfortably into the recliner, sipping her juice.

Brock leisurely observed the passing passengers and their Pokémon.

Pikachu even jumped onto a high stool specially prepared for small Pokémon, and held a berry with its two little paws, munching on it and making a satisfied "Pika" sound.

Overall, everyone had a great time.

The atmosphere on board was lively, like a floating paradise.

The radio broadcast announcements of various events from time to time.

The most popular spot was naturally the Pokémon battle area temporarily marked out in the center of the deck.

"Any other trainers willing to take on the challenge?" The host's energetic voice echoed across the deck through the microphone.

"For fun, winning or losing is secondary; having fun is the most important thing!"

The host kept emphasizing entertainment.

The prizes for this entertainment competition are just things like free meal vouchers.

It was purely a recreational competition.

After all, most people in this world are not very strong Pokémon trainers.

Although they also brought Pokémon with them, the Pokémon were generally not very strong.

So the meaning of "entertainment match" is—you professional players shouldn't come here to wreck the fish pond.

funny.

However, this kind of thing obviously cannot be said directly, so it can only be expressed indirectly.

Soon, a young trainer excitedly pointed to the Pikachu on Ash's shoulder: "I! I want to battle that Pikachu!"

"It looks amazing!"

Bad news: He ran headfirst into the strongest Pokémon present.

Good news: This yellow-skinned mouse is an actor.

Ash smiled slightly and patted Pikachu's head: "Partner, did you hear that? Stop when you've got it covered."

"Pikachu!" Pikachu winked knowingly and nimbly jumped into the battlefield.

Neither Ash nor Pikachu have that kind of perverse pleasure in blowing up fish ponds.

This world may not be a perfect utopia.

However, most people and Pokémon are indeed very friendly.

Their moral standards are quite high.

"Go, Oddish!" The challenger sent out his partner.

"Pikachu, Quick Attack!" Ash shouted the command.

Pikachu's golden figure rushed out swiftly, but just as it was about to collide with Oddish, it seemed to trip over something, staggering exaggeratedly and slowing down, barely managing to "brush past" Oddish.

In short—act!

"Oddish, use Leaf Blade!"

A few soft, fluffy leaves drifted toward Pikachu.

Upon seeing this, Pikachu seemed to frantically dodge left and right, even deliberately letting one of the leaves "just happen" to brush against its cheek.

It immediately rolled backwards to regain its balance, then patted its chest with its little paws, looking quite shaken.

"Pikachu, stand up! Use... use Electric Shock!" Ash's voice sounded very "anxious".

A thin, almost invisible spark of electricity emerged from Pikachu's cheek, straying crookedly towards Oddish, before disappearing with a "poof" a considerable distance from its target.

"Great opportunity! Oddish, charge!"

Oddish grass crashed headfirst into him.

Pikachu seemed to have calculated the angle perfectly before jumping backward.

It completed a seemingly knocked-away, but actually quite elegant, 360-degree spin in the air, then landed lightly on the edge of the arena, shook its head, and "barely" managed to avoid falling off the field.