The group continued through the forest.
“Since we’re in no hurry, let’s use this opportunity to train our Pokémon,” Ash suggested.
Everyone agreed.
Ash first began training Pikachu.
“Pikachu, focus the Electric-type energy in your body into a sphere and launch it!”
“Pika!”
Pikachu gathered the electricity in its body and tried to form it into a ball, but the sphere scattered before it could stabilize.
“Pika…” (｡•́︿•̀｡)
“Don’t worry.
Take your time.
The first step is learning to control the shape of your energy.”
Ash patiently guided Pikachu through the process.
After several attempts, Pikachu finally succeeded in forming a small sphere of electricity.
“Great!
Now launch it!”
“Pika!”
The sphere flew forward and exploded against a tree.
“Excellent!
That was Electro Ball!”
“Pika~!” (≧▽≦)
With the help of Aura, Ash could sense the flow of energy inside his Pokémon.
That was why he could guide them through the process of learning new moves.
Pikachu has finally learned Electro Ball.
Ash then turned to the other Pokémon.
“Eevee, it’s your turn.
Focus on learning Tera Blast!”
“Vee!”
Eevee nodded seriously.
Compared with Pikachu, learning Tera Blast was much more difficult.
Ash could only explain what he knew while allowing Eevee to experiment for itself.
After many failed attempts, Eevee finally succeeded.
“Vee~!”
A beam of energy shot forward and struck a boulder.
“Excellent!”
Ash nodded in satisfaction.
Just as Eevee was about to celebrate, a familiar white light surrounded its body.
“Vee?”
Eevee’s Aura grew stronger.
[Eevee]
[Strength: Early Elite Tier]
Eevee had broken through!
“Congratulations, Eevee!”
“Vee~!” ヾ(≧▽≦)ノ
Meanwhile, Taillow and Tyranitar were also practicing their moves.
May was training Torchic with Max’s help.
“Torchic, use Quick Attack!”
“Torchic!”
Torchic rushed forward and crashed into a tree.
“Are you all right?!”
May hurried over.
“Torchic…” (╥﹏╥)
Torchic shook its head.
“Then let’s try again!”
“Torchic!”
As everyone continued training, the forest gradually grew quiet.
After the special training, Ash and the others continued deeper into the forest.
Suddenly, the Pokémon around them began fleeing.
“What’s going on?”
A huge snake Pokémon emerged from the bushes.
“Seviper!”
[Seviper]
[Strength: Mid-Elite Tier]
“Be careful!
It looks like it’s attacking us!”
“Go, Treecko!”
“Treecko!”
Treecko stepped forward to battle Seviper.
“Treecko, use Quick Attack!”
“Treecko!”
Treecko disappeared in a flash and struck Seviper.
But the attack barely affected it.
“Seviper!”
Seviper swung its tail and sent Treecko flying.
“Treecko!”
Treecko landed heavily.
“Darn it.
The difference in strength is too great.”
Ash frowned.
“Treecko, are you okay?”
“Treecko!”
Treecko got back to its feet and stared at Seviper.
“Treecko…”
It doesn’t want to lose.
Ash understood Treecko’s determination.
Seviper attacked again.
“Treecko, dodge!”
Treecko narrowly avoided the attack.
“Use Pound!”
“Treecko!”
Treecko charged forward and struck Seviper.
The attack landed, but Seviper barely moved.
“Sevi…”
Seviper sneered.
“Treecko, let’s gamble on it.
Use Absorb!”
“Treecko!”
Treecko clearly did not want to lose.
Drawing upon the experience gained during its recent training, it finally used Absorb!
After learning Absorb, Treecko steadily drained Seviper’s strength until it collapsed.
“Treecko!”
Treecko advanced to the Mid-Elite Tier!
Whoosh!
As soon as Seviper regained consciousness, it slithered away into the forest.
“Don’t run!” May and Max shouted.
“No need to chase it.
We’ll meet Seviper again someday.”
Ash watched the departing Seviper with a knowing look.
I hope you manage to survive.
(・_・?) May and Max were completely confused.
After the special training, Pikachu had learned Electro Ball, Eevee had broken through to the Early Elite Tier and learned Tera Blast, while Taillow and Tyranitar had become more proficient with their moves.
Even May’s Torchic had reached the Late Normal Tier and learned Quick Attack.
After packing up, the group continued onward.
Meanwhile, the fleeing Seviper had stolen Team Rocket’s lunch.
In the process, it accidentally bit off some of Jessie’s hair, awakening Jessie’s hidden potential.
Jessie’s Aura suddenly surged, instantly surpassing Seviper’s.
The snake began trembling.
“Seviper!”
First came Fury Swipes, followed by a Mega Kick.
Bang!
Seviper was knocked unconscious.
Even after being knocked out, Seviper still could not understand why humans were so terrifying.
The outside world is too dangerous.
And so, Jessie caught Seviper.
Afterward, Team Rocket took their newly caught Seviper to challenge Ash.
“Prepare for—”
“Team Rocket again?
You really never learn, do you?” Ash said impatiently.
“Exactly!” Brock and the others agreed.
“Wahaha!
Times have changed!
Behold our new Pokémon!
Go, Seviper!”
Jessie released it.
“Sevi—per…”
Seviper looked at Ash and the others.
Everyone fell silent.
“No way… it really is the same Seviper!” May pointed at it in shock.
Seviper looked utterly exhausted.
Why did I run into these humans again?
I escaped one dangerous place only to enter another!
As expected, Team Rocket was blasted off again.
“What a terrible feeling!”
“Wobbuffet!
(〒﹏〒)~”
To be honest, Team Rocket provided Ash with points and Pokémon battle experience almost every day.
Ash was beginning to feel guilty about blasting them away.
So, with tears in his eyes, he spent his remaining points on a Key Stone and Tyranitar’s Mega Stone.
Fortunately, the system thoughtfully gave him a Dynamax Band as well, then fused everything into a universal Pokémon battle bracelet capable of switching between different power systems.
Ash excitedly put the bracelet on his left wrist.
After walking through the forest for who knew how long, the group finally emerged and reached a town.
“Ah!
It smells so good!” May exclaimed.
Ash, Brock, and Max all stopped and sniffed carefully.
(・.・?)
“Sis, what food do you smell?”
“It’s not food.
I can smell the scent of a city!”
May was delighted.
After spending so many days in the forest, she had grown tired of it.
Reaching a city again made her extremely happy.
Everyone: (￣▽￣;)
“Come on.
It’s May’s first time spending so long in a forest.
It’s understandable,” Ash said.
Ash, however, was very satisfied with their journey through the forest.
He had not only caught Treecko, but had also watched his Pokémon grow much stronger.
To be continued…
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