《Pokémon: Perfect Start》


 Chapter 1: Rebirth, I am Ash

    I am a person who can be considered ordinary for now, and my former name is no longer important as it has died with me. After all, for someone who has already died, those are things of the past.


    Let me tell you something quite unexpected: I have been reborn, and not just that, I''ve been reborn into the world of Pok¨¦mon. This makes me very happy, although my memories have only just returned.


    In my previous world, the pressure of adulthood was immense, so overwhelming that it was hard to breathe. But for me, it wasn''t too bad. After working hard and building my own career, I finally got a bit of rest. However, just when I thought life could continue somewhat peacefully, my girlfriend developed anorexia.


    To help her, I visited many renowned doctors and even studied a lot of medical and nutritional knowledge. But in the end, none of it worked. So, I tried everything I could to improve my cooking skills to suit her tastes.


    However, reality was cruel. For unknown reasons, her anorexia worsened to the point where she could only survive on glucose. Watching her body wither away, I was powerless. In the end, I could only watch her pass away. Perhaps because I was too exhausted, I also fell into a deep sleep and never woke up.


    Though I may have let down my friends and family, I believe the wealth I left behind is enough to ensure that my family and my girlfriend''s parents can live without worry.


    Now that I''ve been reborn, I should start a new life in this world that I both love and deeply regret. I love it because Pok¨¦mon is an eternal classic from my childhood, but I regret it because Fujita, you can go eat shit! It''s a shame you weren''t killed, you bastard! (Healing Shuriken!)A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation.


    Now that I''ve been reborn, honestly, I don''t have much fighting spirit left. What I want to do now is make up for my regrets, like trying to train that idiot to become the legendary Red. That''s how it should have been...


    "Ash, stop daydreaming! Pichu is here to see you again!"


    With a gentle female voice, Ash turned around and showed a soft smile.


    "I know, Mom. I''ll go get some ketchup first. That kid really loves ketchup."


    Now it''s that idiot! Who would have thought I''d be reborn as the legendary idiot! Now I''m really in a pickle!!! Well, I''d better prepare some food for that kid first...


    Skillfully taking out a bottle of ketchup and opening the lid, I handed it to the eagerly waiting Pichu in Delia''s arms. The little guy''s eyes lit up as he started licking it immediately. Watching Pichu happily licking the ketchup, Ash smiled, then put on an apron and started preparing lunch under Delia''s approving gaze.


    "Ash, I''ve signed you up for a summer camp. Go meet some other friends there."


    At the dining table, while having lunch, Delia told Ash something that surprised him.


    "Uh, Mom, you''re really jumping the gun here. I''m already too busy..."


    "Oh, your friends should be fine with Professor Samuel Oak looking after them, right?"


    Hearing this, Ash sighed slightly, then patted the window.


    Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!


    Instantly, multiple heads popped up, their eyes glowing green as they looked at Ash, who said helplessly, "Come in..."


    Then, a group of Pok¨¦mon entered Ash''s house in an orderly manner, but each of them was carrying delicacies, clearly rare and high-end items.


    Looking at the Pok¨¦mon bringing delicacies to curry favor, Ash said helplessly, "If it weren''t for the valuable things you bring, our family would have been eaten out of house and home by now..."


    "Wow!"


    "Roar!"


    "Ribbit!"


    Responding to Ash were the calls of a bunch of freeloaders who didn''t mind being shameless.

 Chapter 2: Medical Genius

    Professor Samuel Oak, I have discovered a new prescription here, which should have a better effect on Pok¨¦mon.


    When Professor Samuel Oak heard Ash''s voice, he turned around with a smile and said, "You have another new discovery? What did you eat this time to find it?"


    Looking at Professor Samuel Oak, the young Ash said with a helpless expression, "Professor Samuel Oak, I''ve told you it''s not me randomly eating things, but the Pok¨¦mon gave them to me. Their survival skills in the wild are much stronger than ours."


    "Understood, understood, but humans and Pok¨¦mon are different. Let me take a look at your formula. If it succeeds, your family will have a considerable amount of money again."


    Professor Samuel Oak did not underestimate Ash, after all, Ash had come up with many good prescriptions through the things provided by Pok¨¦mon, making it much easier for trainers and Pok¨¦mon. Although Professor Samuel Oak found it hard to imagine how this child Ash suddenly came up with these ideas, the only thing he could be sure of was that Ash was definitely a genius.


    If Ash knew Professor Samuel Oak''s evaluation, he would probably laugh out loud. What genius? It was just using the medical knowledge from his previous life to make combinations. Many things in the Pok¨¦mon world were similar to the Earth he once knew, only more effective. So with his excellent medical knowledge, Ash naturally found it easy to create prescriptions, just like cooking, these were skills deeply ingrained in his memory.


    The reason Ash gave the formula to Professor Samuel Oak was also because, with Professor Samuel Oak''s connections, Ash and Delia could smoothly obtain patents. Although Pok¨¦Star was indeed a wonderful place, there were also some annoying scum.


    After observing for a while, Ash could confirm that Professor Samuel Oak was a good person, just like in the anime. So Ash found an opportunity to let Professor Samuel Oak discover his ability to create prescriptions, and then used Professor Samuel Oak''s influence to achieve patent acquisition and promotion.The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement.


    Of course, Ash did not let Professor Samuel Oak help for free. After obtaining the patents, Ash would always tell Professor Samuel Oak about the materials provided by Pok¨¦mon and why. This gave Professor Samuel Oak more research topics.


    If one were to ask why Ash was doing so much, there was only one answer: money!


    Yes, it was very mundane, but everything Ash did was for money.


    In his previous life, as a Chinese person, Ash loved hoarding supplies the most. After being reborn in Pok¨¦Star, Ash set his sights on money to make his future travels much easier.


    However, it must be said that Ash''s plan was very successful. Since Ash''s prescriptions were not only effective for Pok¨¦mon but also for humans, Ash gained the favor of the Joy family. They even planned to send a Joy as Ash''s marriage partner to tie him down.


    Here it must be mentioned that in Pok¨¦Star, polygamy is allowed, and now with the continuous release of Ash''s prescription patents, Ash could afford to support many wives.


    This was no joke, the pharmaceutical industry in Pok¨¦Star was almost monopolized, as Pok¨¦mon doctors were always managed by the Joy family, so drug development could only rely on the Joy family.


    Ash''s appearance was a pleasant surprise for the Joy family, after all, it was the doctors who used Ash''s prescriptions, and Ash''s prescriptions also made these doctors a lot of money. Another point was that Ash was still young, and the Joy family knew that the earlier they made contact with such a genius, the better. Even if Ash couldn''t come up with new prescriptions in the future, what he had now was enough. Therefore, they became the second family to support Ash, and the first family? Of course, it was Professor Samuel Oak''s Oak family.


    Ash was a person who knew how to be grateful, so Ash did not take all the patent fees, but shared some with his friend Gary.


    Although this seemed like an incomprehensible move, it won the appreciation of the Oak family. Knowing how to be grateful and having strong abilities, Professor Samuel Oak liked Ash more and more, even treating him like another grandson. After all, Professor Samuel Oak really liked the sensible Ash.

 Chapter 3: Giovann and Ash

    Oh? So this time the medicinal material was provided by Beedrill? It seems like we can source the materials from Beedrill breeders, you''re really something, Ash!


    After reviewing Ash''s new honey water recipe, Professor Samuel Oak was quite satisfied. Not only did it taste good and benefit the human body, but kids also love sweet things, so it would surely bring in a considerable income.


    Hmm, though I wonder if honey from other regions could be a substitute. After all, we haven''t actually tested it, so for now, we''ll have to use Beedrill''s honey.


    I understand. In matters like this, both I and the Joy family would be cautious. However, I feel like those old folks would prefer if only Beedrill''s honey were used, since they''re counting on it to make money.


    I don''t get these adult things. Anyway, Professor Samuel Oak, I''m going out to play. You can drink that bottle with some hot water, it''ll be more comfortable. With that, Ash ran off, and Professor Samuel Oak chuckled, "That kid."


    Professor Samuel Oak wasn''t worried about Ash''s safety. Why? Because Ash, through his cooking, had become the most popular person among all the Pok¨¦mon in the area. They would line up to welcome him!


    As for Ash, he wasn''t just going out to play¡ªhe was meeting a certain man.


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    "Mr. Giovanni, over here! Over here!"


    When Ash found the man, Mr. Giovanni smiled and asked, "What brings you here, Ash?"


    "Here, this is my new honey water. Beedrill will love it."


    Seeing the bottle Ash handed over, Giovanni smiled and released his Beedrill. Upon seeing Ash, Giovanni''s Beedrill affectionately rubbed against him, and its eyes lit up when it saw the honey water. However, it didn''t snatch it away but waited for Ash''s gesture.


    Ash poured out half a cup, giving one to Giovanni and another to Beedrill. Beedrill eagerly drank it up, while Giovanni sipped leisurely and asked, "Looks like there''s going to be a new product soon, huh?"Stolen novel; please report.


    "Yep, but Mr. Giovanni, if you want an enhanced version, just let me know, and I''ll make it for you."


    Seeing Ash''s demeanor, Giovanni smiled and said, "Thank you, then."


    To talk about how Ash and Giovanni met, it''s actually quite simple. Giovanni is the leader of an organization in Kanto called Team Rocket. However, due to the actions of a traitor, Giovanni''s whereabouts were discovered by another external organization. Although Giovanni dealt with them, he himself was also seriously injured.


    At that moment, Ash appeared. With the medicinal herbs found by his Pok¨¦mon, Ash successfully helped Giovanni stop the bleeding, and with the help of Pok¨¦mon, he took Giovanni to the hospital.


    Giovanni then remembered this small yet angelic figure who had saved him at his most dangerous moment.


    After Giovanni recovered, with the combined efforts of both Team Rocket and the Pok¨¦mon League, the external organization was destroyed. After everything ended, Giovanni had Ash''s information searched and found out that Ash came from a single-parent family. Surprisingly, Ash had managed to connect with the Oak family and the Joy family through his own abilities to reduce his mother''s burden. Because of this, Giovanni grew even fonder of Ash. As a result, under the guise of thanking Ash for saving his life, Giovanni often kept in touch with Ash.


    Gradually, the emotional bond between Giovanni and Ash was no longer just about the so-called¾ÈÃüÖ®¶÷. Instead, their relationship became more like that of a father and son. However, neither of them said it out loud, and things just continued as they were.


    "Ash, I heard you''re going to a summer camp?"


    "Yeah, my mom signed me up before telling me¡­ Honestly, I''d rather do something else with that time."


    "Hahaha, it''s good to spend time with kids your age."


    "Nah, no common topics."


    Giovanni understood Ash quite well. Geniuses are lonely, that much is true, but Giovanni didn''t want Ash to stay that way. So, he came up with an idea.


    "Ash, how about going to Hollywood?"


    "Huh? Hollywood? What''s so great about Hollywood?"


    "Go and relax a bit. Trust me, and don''t you think it''s also a good chance for your mom to relax?"


    "!!!" Talking about other things might not have convinced Ash, but when it came to Delia, Ash immediately got motivated. After all, Ash is a filial child, and he thought that the money at home could indeed let his mom have a good time. So, Ash nodded and said, "Right! Giovanni, you''re absolutely right! Before going to summer camp, I''ll take my mom to Hollywood for fun!"


    Giovanni couldn''t help but smile at Ash, and then he said, "In that case, I''ll take care of the boat."


    "Is that okay?"


    "Don''t underestimate your old man, kid."


    And so, the man and the kid chatted while sipping honey water.

 Chapter 4: The Strongest Cheat Code: Meow Meow

    "Wow! This is Hollywood! Mom, let''s go check out those theaters!"


    When Ash arrived in Hollywood, he was also very excited. After all, it was a new place where he could see different sights.


    With that, Ash happily began his Hollywood adventure, holding Pichu and Delia, unaware that a group of Team Rocket members was tailing them for protection.


    "Boss, young Master Ash and Miss Delia have safely arrived and are currently shopping."


    "Good. Make sure to protect their safety. If any punks try to cause trouble, remember to drag them into an alley, give them a beating, and then send them to the police."


    "Understood!"


    Ash had no idea he was being protected by a group of villains. If he knew, he would surely be surprised. He felt as if he had forgotten many so-called plot points, but he still remembered some small details.


    It felt as if someone had tampered with his memories, but so what? What Ash wanted more was to explore and buy some souvenirs, especially since it was rare for him to be out with his mom.


    However, it wasn''t long before Ash encountered the most powerful cheat in his life, a unique Pok¨¦mon.


    The next day, while Ash was wandering around with Pichu and Hana, he saw a battered Meowth being beaten up. Despite its injuries, the Meowth was still clinging to a fish. Ash sighed and walked up to the shopkeeper, saying, "Uncle, I''ll pay for that fish."


    The shopkeeper looked at Ash and said, "Kid, you don''t understand. These wild Meowths just know how to steal food, just like those wild animals. There''s no need to feel sorry for them."This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.


    "I understand, Uncle, but sometimes they''re just trying to survive. This Meowth is still holding onto its food. Here, I''ll give you the money for the fish."


    "Ah, I hope your kindness is justified, kid."


    The shopkeeper said no more and walked away. Ash shook his head as he looked at Meowth and said, "That''s really sad, but Meowth should be able to outrun humans, right?"


    Then Ash extended his hand toward Meowth.


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    I am a Meowth, and I can speak human language because I have learned it. I want to survive better, so I tried to learn from humans, but I didn''t expect that learning to walk on two legs would make me slower. I was quickly caught and then beaten up.


    Just when I thought I was going to die, I heard a heavenly voice.


    "Uncle, I''ll pay for that fish."


    Then I was let go, but my eyelids grew heavier and heavier. I didn''t know what would happen, but I wanted to see that person. I really wanted to meet the owner of that voice...


    When Meowth woke up, it found itself lying inside a human building, and then a voice came.


    "You''re awake?"


    This voice was unforgettable for Meowth; it was that heavenly voice. Then Meowth saw Ash sitting by its bed.


    "Did you save me, Meow?"


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    Ash was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Meowth and asked, "Are you the one speaking?"


    Meowth nodded and said, "Yeah, meow."


    "Just wait a moment; let me calm down..."


    After stabilizing his emotions, Ash looked at Meowth and finally recalled some memories about the Pok¨¦mon world.


    A talking Meowth? Isn''t that the Meowth from Team Rocket''s trio? That''s like a cheat!


    In Ash''s view, aside from his Pikachu being a bug in the Pok¨¦mon world, the other bug is the Meowth in front of him.


    You see, what is the biggest problem between Pok¨¦mon and trainers? Communication! And this Meowth can perfectly solve that issue;


    any question can be understood with just one ask! Moreover, this Meowth has incredible skills! It can handle any machinery, and being with Team Rocket is truly a waste of its talents!


    Looking at Meowth, Ash firmly resolved that he had to recruit it! It was the best cheat!


    Thus, Ash looked at Meowth and couldn''t help but say, "Meowth, do you want to be my Pok¨¦mon?"


    Happiness came too suddenly. Meowth didn''t expect its savior to suddenly want it to become his Pok¨¦mon. What did that mean? It wouldn''t have to sleep on the streets anymore, and it wouldn''t have to risk stealing food to survive.


    Thinking of this, Meowth couldn''t help but leap into Ash''s arms and cry.


    "I''m willing, meow! I''m willing to be your Pok¨¦mon, meow!"


    Holding Meowth, Ash showed a gentle smile, rubbing its back and saying, "Then, Meowth, I''ve captured you."

 Chapter 5: Elesa and Diantha

    Ash''s trip to Hollywood was quite fruitful. Not only did he see many different sights, but he also managed to catch Meowth, the ultimate cheat code. Ash''s mother, Hanako, was delighted to welcome the talking Meowth as a new member of the family.


    Later, under the covert protection of Team Rocket, Ash and his family boarded a cruise ship home. As Ash was leaving, two girls bid him farewell on the shore.


    "Goodbye, Ash! I''ll become the best actress!"


    "Keep in touch! When I become a famous model, I''ll definitely call you!"


    Ash also said goodbye to these two girls who were slightly older than him.


    "Big Sister Diantha, stop crying! Big Sister Elesa, make sure to eat properly!"


    After saying goodbye, Ash turned to Meowth beside him and said, "For some reason, I feel like I have some impression of them."


    "Really, meow? Boss, you just met them, meow. One is a crybaby, and the other fainted from excessive dieting. If you knew them, you''d definitely remember such obvious traits, meow?"


    Hearing Meowth''s analysis, Ash nodded and said, "You''re right."


    As for how Ash met Elesa and Diantha, it was quite simple. Diantha wanted to become an actress, so she came to take an audition.


    However, the examiner rejected her, claiming she was too immature, which left her crying in a corner. Ash and Meowth, seeing Diantha crying like a mess, decided to be good Samaritans and comforted her.


    Diantha took the opportunity to pour her heart out to Ash, her younger brother figure.


    After hearing the reason for Diantha''s rejection, Ash couldn''t help but laugh inwardly. Too immature?


    That''s a load of nonsense! Ash then seriously asked about the requirements to become an actress. Diantha listed a bunch of criteria, none of which had anything to do with maturity.


    Realizing this, Diantha understood that while she wanted to succeed through her own efforts, she didn''t have to be naive. Using her family''s influence, she quickly found out that the examiner wanted to push someone he knew into the role, which was why Diantha was rejected.Stolen story; please report.


    However, the examiner didn''t expect that Diantha, who seemed like an innocent girl, actually had a powerful background. The examiner was anonymously reported, and the audition was held again. This time, Diantha easily passed, even though the examiner still claimed she was too immature.


    As for Elesa, it was even simpler. She wanted to become a model, so she controlled her diet, which led to malnutrition and fainting.


    Fortunately, Ash''s family and Diantha found her in time, preventing any serious consequences.


    After confirming that Elesa was suffering from malnutrition, Ash specially prepared a few nutritious meals using ingredients from Nurse Joy, which eventually helped Elesa recover. Nurse Joy, with Ash''s permission, reported the nutritional meal plan.


    As for the recipe, Ash didn''t ask for a patent fee this time, only requesting a Chansey egg in return.


    The Joy family readily agreed to Ash''s condition. Although Chansey was almost monopolized by the Joy family, Ash was considered one of their own in a way, so it wasn''t a problem.


    After learning that Ash and his family had saved her, Elesa wanted to cover their travel expenses as a token of gratitude, but Ash refused, as his original intention was simply to help.


    Later, Ash, wanting to go the extra mile, wrote down some nutritional meal plans for Elesa to prevent her from suffering from malnutrition again.


    In short, Ash''s medical and nutritional knowledge from his past life didn''t go to waste!


    After spending a few days together, Ash''s family, Diantha, and Elesa finally had to part ways, but they had already exchanged contact information, so they would stay in touch.


    Watching the cruise ship carrying Ash sail further away, Elesa lowered her hand.


    "It''s so strange. Even though I''m older than Ash, I always feel like he''s the one taking care of me."


    Hearing this, Diantha couldn''t help but say, "That''s not a feeling; it''s the truth. You were so malnourished that Ash had to feed you."


    Blushing at Diantha''s remark, Elesa retorted, "Well, that''s still better than being a crybaby who needed Ash''s comfort to realize there was a problem!"


    "You! How did you know that?!"


    "Meowth told me."


    "Ugh! Next time, I''m definitely going to give Meowth a beating!"


    Just as Diantha decided to give Meowth a beating, Meowth, who was eating snacks with Pikachu on the cruise ship, suddenly shivered.


    "What''s wrong, Meowth?"


    "I don''t know, meow. I just have a bad feeling, meow..."


    Seeing Meowth''s reaction, Ash thought for a moment and said, "That might actually be true. Professor Samuel Oak will probably be very excited to see you."


    Thinking about how the research-obsessed Professor Samuel Oak would react upon seeing Meowth, Ash silently mourned for Meowth.


    He then handed Meowth some more dried fish and said, "Here, Meowth, eat up. Once we get back, Professor Samuel Oak will probably keep you busy for a long time."


    "..."

 Chapter 6: Summer Camp

    Just as Ash had expected, Professor Samuel Oak was extremely enthusiastic about Meowth, as this was the first time he had encountered a Pok¨¦mon capable of learning human language!


    Moreover, coinciding with Ash''s thoughts, Professor Samuel Oak also considered using Meowth as a translator to communicate with Pok¨¦mon.


    As a result, Meowth became Professor Samuel Oak''s special assistant. Professor Samuel Oak even introduced Meowth to other professors, allowing them to seek Meowth''s help in translating and solving any issues they had.


    Of course, Meowth was still Ash''s Pok¨¦mon, so Meowth had to return home on time, just like a regular job.


    "Professor Samuel Oak, I''ve come to pick up Meowth. Please don''t overwork him if possible."


    Whenever Ash''s voice rang out, Professor Samuel Oak''s communication device would be filled with lamentations, as their translator Meowth was about to clock out.


    Seeing Ash arrive, Meowth waved at the communication device and said, "My boss is here to pick me up, so let''s talk about anything else tomorrow!"


    "No! Meowth! Help me with one more thing! Just one!"


    Looking at Giovanni Rowan''s lamentations on the communication device, Ash tapped it and said, "Giovanni Rowan, it''s time for Meowth to clock out. Let him rest. Come on, Meowth, let''s go home for dinner."


    "Okay, boss."


    With his boss''s command, Meowth was happy to leave and went home with Ash. Meanwhile, Professor Samuel Oak''s lab was filled with mournful cries.


    "Boss, what are we having for dinner today?"


    "Today, I steamed a fish for you. For Pikachu, I made lasagna, and for Happiny, I specially ordered some Miltank milk."


    Meowth''s mouth watered at the mention, but he still asked, "Um, can I try some Miltank milk? I heard it''s much better than regular milk."


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    "Pika!"


    Pikachu also tugged at Ash''s clothes, indicating that he wanted some too. Looking at his two gluttonous Pok¨¦mon, Ash smiled and wiped their drool, saying, "Alright, you two greedy little things. I bought plenty, so it''s fine, but make sure to leave some for Happiny."


    "Awesome!"


    "Pika!"


    Seeing Meowth and Pikachu cheer, Ash''s smile grew even wider.


    When they got home, Delia had already set the table. Meowth and Pikachu immediately took their seats, while Ash took Happiny, who was waving at him from Delia''s arms, and sat down.


    Delia, watching Ash hold Happiny, couldn''t help but smile and say, "Happiny really seems to adore you, Ash."


    "Yeah, since I was the first person she saw after she was born, it''s natural for her to be close to me. I just need to take good care of this little one. Here, Happiny, this is fresh Miltank milk."


    As Ash fed Happiny, he noticed she had already habitually placed her round stone in her pouch. He patted her head and said, "Don''t put too much in there, or I won''t be able to carry you."


    And so, Ash''s family dinner began. Watching his mother Delia chat happily with Meowth and Pikachu, and holding Happiny, who had fallen asleep after eating, Ash couldn''t help but think, ''This is truly happiness.''


    Amidst these warm and happy days, Ash attended a summer camp.


    Originally, Delia thought Ash would have a great time playing with kids his age, but who would have thought that Ash would end up playing with a bunch of Pok¨¦mon he was already very familiar with, leaving him with hardly any friends his age.


    However, there was one exception¡ªa girl named Serena. She had gotten lost and injured, and with the help of Ash''s Pok¨¦mon, who were always eager to tag along for meals, Ash found her.


    Seeing Serena still crying, Ash felt a bit helpless. But just as he was at a loss, Happiny stepped forward and began comforting Serena.


    Serena was drawn to the pink little cutie and gradually stopped crying.


    It was then that she realized she was surrounded by Pok¨¦mon, with Ash standing in front of her with Meowth and Pikachu.


    "Feeling better? If you''re okay, let''s head back."


    "Okay, um, you''re Ash, right? I''m Serena..."


    "I know. Can you walk now?"


    Serena tried to move, but her foot hurt too much. Seeing this, Ash knew she couldn''t walk on her own, so he crouched down and said, "Hop on, I''ll carry you back.


    Don''t mind my friends; they''re just cautious around strangers."


    Blushing slightly, Serena climbed onto Ash''s back.


    "Thank you..."


    "No problem, but be more careful next time. You can''t always be this lucky."


    Afterward, with the Pok¨¦mon leading the way, Ash brought Serena back, and the summer camp concluded successfully.


    However, when it was time to leave, Serena seemed reluctant to part with Ash, which led to plenty of teasing from Delia and Professor Samuel Oak.


    And so, time passed until Ash turned 15, finally reaching the age when he could set off on his journey.

 Chapter 7: A Cheat Master Prepares to Set Out

    "Well, I''m about to set off on my journey soon, Sister Elesa, don''t worry about me. But have you been skipping breakfast again because you''re too busy? I watched the latest episode of your performance show, and although you''re still as beautiful as ever, your steps seemed a bit off."


    With his handsome black hair, red eyes, and a black vest that outlined his well-defined muscles, the 15-year-old Ash was chatting with Elesa while putting on his red jacket.


    Elesa, this was the stage name she used after her debut, but of course, Ash didn''t see any difference. The connection between Elesa, Cynthia, and Ash had never been broken, and the three of them often chatted about their lives, though it was hard to meet up because they lived in different regions.


    Elesa lay on her bed, swinging her legs and smiling as she listened to Ash''s nagging, then said, "Alright, alright, I know I need to take care of my health. It''s just that my schedule has been quite packed recently, which is why it''s been a bit troublesome. But I have the medicine you sent me."


    "That''s not enough, relying on medicine isn''t as good as taking care of yourself. Just make sure you pay attention, and don''t overwork yourself."


    "I know, I know. You can start your journey with peace of mind. When you come to the Unova region, remember to visit me. I''ll be waiting for you, little brother."


    "Got it. Just don''t go easy on me during the gym battle."


    "I won''t go easy on you. If you lose, I''ll let you cry in my arms, Ash."


    "Understood. Well, it''s time for me to set off. Bye!"


    "Bye!"


    After ending the call with Elesa, Ash began his final checks, as he was about to start his journey and needed to make sure he had everything he needed.


    "Alright, cash is good, bank card is good, the premium black card is good, clothes are good, cooking tools and backup ingredients are good, and the candy I need to deliver is good. Great! This backpack is awesome!"


    Patting the pocket-star-tech backpack, Ash nodded in satisfaction. Just then, there was a knock at the door, and a Chansey poked its head in.


    "Lucky!"


    "I know, I''m coming down. Did you pack everything you need?"


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    "Lucky!" Chansey nodded with a smile.


    "Good, let''s go."


    When Ash went downstairs, Meowth, Pikachu, a Miltank, a Ralts, and a Growlithe were waiting for him.


    That''s right, Pichu had evolved into Pikachu, and Ash had long known that his Pikachu was the legendary Pikachu. But whatever, he had almost forgotten the so-called plot. Maybe he''d remember something if he encountered it, but in Ash''s view, he just needed to remember which Pok¨¦mon were which, after all, he wasn''t some clueless kid.


    Speaking of which, let''s introduce Miltank, Growlithe, and Ralts. Miltank was purchased by Ash at the ranch, so that his lucky egg could drink fresh milk.


    And now, although the Chansey has evolved into a Blissey, the milk at home is still supplied by the Miltank. After all, the feed ingredients Ash prepared based on nutritional knowledge have satisfied the Miltank, and along with a special massage technique developed with a girl who aspires to be a breeder, the milk produced by the Miltank is exceptionally delicious. Of course, Ash''s Miltank is not responsible for battles but for preparing fresh milk for everyone every day. The only thing she needs to do is eat, move around a bit, and then rest.


    As for Ash''s Ralts, her origin is quite interesting. She is the child of Diantha''s Gardevoir. As for why Diantha gave her to Ash, it''s because Ash gave Diantha''s family a discount when Joy sold them some medicines. Not just Diantha, but Elesa''s family and Professor Samuel Oak''s family also received discounts. Even the breeder girl mentioned earlier benefited, as Ash can help with such small matters. For the Joy family, these so-called discounts are just a drop in the bucket compared to their earnings. However, I heard from Sister Diantha that she has now become a champion, which is quite impressive.


    Lastly, the Growlithe was given to Ash by the Jenny family, and the reason is simple. Over the years, Ash used the money he earned from patents to help the Joy family and Professor Samuel Oak open Chinese cuisine restaurants in many regions. These restaurants have a rule: police officers can come here at any time to eat hot meals for free, and the chefs must always be ready to serve the police officers without slacking off!


    Ash''s rule directly won the favor of the Jenny family. After all, operating in this way means that even though they earn a lot, they also spend a lot. But for Ash now, money is just a string of numbers. He is not short of money at all. It can be said that if Ash were to have a bunch of children, his money would be enough for them to live a lavish lifestyle for their entire lives. This is the horror of monopoly.


    Moreover, because of Meowth, Ash has good relationships with professors from various regions. Starting his journey now is like having cheats enabled: unlimited money plus Meowth, the human translator cheat. Of course, Ash has an even more powerful cheat, one he made himself, which is the most disgusting and heartbreaking cheat.


    "Come in, Growlithe, Miltank."


    After recalling Growlithe and Miltank into their Luxury Balls, Ash held Ralts''s hand, with Meowth and Blissey walking on either side, and Pikachu and his mother standing on his shoulders. He said, "Mom, I''m going to get the Pok¨¦dex from Professor Samuel Oak."


    "Alright, come back soon. Your friends are waiting for you."


    As she spoke, Ash''s mother pointed to the Pok¨¦mon outside their house.


    Ash looked at them and smiled, saying, "I''ll be back soon, and then we can say our proper goodbyes."

 Chapter 8: Charmander

    Inside Dr. Professor Samuel Oak''s research institute, Ash, Meowth, Pikachu, Chansey, and Ralts had all arrived.


    Seeing Ash''s lineup, Gary couldn''t help but say, "Hey Ash, are you showing off?! You''re definitely showing off, aren''t you?!"


    Glancing at Gary, Ash flicked his hat and replied, "What do you mean, showing off? Pikachu and the others don''t like staying inside their Pok¨¦ Balls, so I don''t put them in."


    "What about Ralts?"


    "Ralts is really clingy, so I''m not putting her in a ball for now," Ash said, pointing to his hand, which Ralts was holding with her tiny hand.


    "How do you even have such a strong affinity for Pok¨¦mon¡­"


    "I''m not like someone who only knows how to get girlfriends."


    "What did you say?!"


    Seeing Gary''s flustered expression, Ash continued to taunt him.


    "Also, I''m not like someone who relies on their family for money. I''ve got my own! Don''t tell me you''re planning to travel in a sports car."


    Thinking about the sports car he saw outside, Ash felt a bit speechless, while Gary glared at him and said, "Don''t tell me you didn''t prepare anything."


    "I did prepare, but I had Meowth hold onto it for emergencies. I''m not like you."


    "That''s right, Meowth! We''re going to travel while enjoying the scenery, something a kid like you wouldn''t understand, Meowth!" Meowth didn''t hold back when it came to Gary.


    "You''re so annoying! Just wait, I''ll show you my strength at the Indigo League!" Knowing he couldn''t win the argument, Gary resorted to threats, but Ash''s next words left him speechless.


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    "Oh? So you think you can beat Meowth?"


    "Kid, you wanna fight, Meowth?" Meowth bared its sharp claws.


    "Or do you think you can beat my Pikachu?"


    "Pika!"


    Pikachu''s round face began to spark with electricity.


    "Or maybe you think you can take on my Chansey?"


    "Lucky!"


    Chansey cheerfully raised its hand.


    Gary''s face turned pale. Ash''s three Pok¨¦mon were like his personal nightmares, and he knew their true strength was terrifying. Especially Chansey¡ªit was the most annoying of Ash''s team.


    He''d heard from his grandfather that Ash''s Chansey had somehow been trained to have nearly limitless defense and stamina. On top of that, Ash had the audacity to teach it Toxic! And to make matters worse, Chansey''s hand was ridiculously strong! It was like an indestructible mountain of terror! But even Chansey wasn''t the scariest. According to his grandfather, Ash''s Pikachu was the most terrifying, and its true strength had remained a mystery over the years.


    For now, Gary wasn''t foolish enough to challenge Ash to a battle¡ªat least not until he understood the full extent of Ash''s Pok¨¦mon''s power.


    "Hmph, I''ll prove my abilities. You''d better hurry up and choose your Pok¨¦mon," Gary said, eager to change the subject and urging Ash to make his selection.


    "Alright, alright. Let''s see¡­ Huh? Squirtle''s already been taken?"


    "Yep, I chose Squirtle."


    Gary held up his Pok¨¦ Ball and asked, "Did you want Squirtle?"


    "Not really, I was just curious. Since you''ve already taken it, I''ll take a look at Charmander and Bulbasaur instead."


    After some consideration, Ash ultimately chose Charmander. It wasn''t that Bulbasaur was a bad choice, but Ash remembered Professor Samuel Oak. Sakaki had mentioned¡ªa boy named Daiyu had some business outside and couldn''t make it. If Ash''s memory served him right, this Charmander would end up being abandoned even if it was chosen. So, Ash decided to take this Charmander, which seemed to have a special connection with him.


    Looking at Charmander, Ash patted its head and said, "From now on, I''ll be your trainer, Charmander."


    "Char!"


    Charmander happily hugged Ash, who gently stroked the little Pok¨¦mon''s head.


    "You''re a good one."


    Later, Bulbasaur was chosen by a girl who clearly adored it. After receiving their Pok¨¦dexes, the three of them were finally ready to begin their journeys. The girl left first, while Gary bid farewell to Ash and drove off with his girlfriends.


    Ash, now with Charmander, returned home. Waiting for him were not only his mother, Hanako, but also a group of Pok¨¦mon who had come to see him off.


    "Make sure to take good care of yourself, Ash!"


    "Don''t worry! I''ll take care of myself!"


    Finally, under the watchful eyes of the Pok¨¦mon and Hanako, Ash set off on his journey.

 Chapter 9: Elesas Phone Call

    When Ash set out on his journey, he released his Pok¨¦mon, with the simple goal of letting them accompany him. Growlithe, lively and energetic, played well with Charmander.


    Miltank was busy milking herself, while Chansey prepared eggs for everyone.


    Meowth tinkered with a machine, Ralts held Ash''s hand, and Pikachu stood on Ash''s shoulder, opening a bottle of ketchup for itself.


    Some might wonder why there were more than six Pok¨¦mon, but of course, Professor Oak had helped out.


    Besides, Meowth, Pikachu, and Chansey rarely stayed in their Pok¨¦ Balls, and Miltank was only tagging along to provide milk. In reality, Ash only carried three Pok¨¦mon with him.


    "Growlithe, Charmander, stop randomly spitting flames."


    "Woof!"


    "Char!"


    Seeing that the two little ones were behaving, Ash didn''t stop them. Instead, he turned to Pikachu and said, "Pikachu, we''re about to eat. Are you really going to have ketchup now?"


    "Pika pika!"


    "I know you can handle it, but aren''t you worried about gaining weight?"


    "Pika!"


    Watching Pikachu strike a bodybuilder pose, Ash chuckled and patted it.


    "Alright, I get it. Meowth, how much longer until we get out of here?"


    "Unless the weather changes, we should make it out today, Meow. But the sky looks a bit off, so we might arrive soon, Meow."


    "Alright, let''s keep moving. Everyone, follow me! Let''s pick up the pace!"


    Although Ash wanted to leave quickly, the weather changed abruptly, and heavy rain began to pour. Ash and his Pok¨¦mon took shelter in a tent.


    "See, Meowth? I told you bringing a large tent was a good idea."


    "Indeed, Meow. Everyone fits inside, Meow. But this rain might last a while, Meow."


    "Then we''ll just wait it out. Let''s start cooking in the meantime."


    "Alright!" *N


    Just as Ash began cooking, a figure ran toward his tent.


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    "Ugh! Why am I so unlucky? Oh! Excuse me, can I take shelter here from the rain¡­ Ah!!! Why aren''t you wearing a shirt?"


    With a scream, Ash, who wasn''t wearing a shirt, turned to look at the newcomer.


    "That''s rude. I can do whatever I want in my own tent, right?"


    The girl realized she was the intruder and quickly apologized, "Sorry, I was just startled. My name''s Misty. Can I stay here to avoid the rain?"


    Seeing Misty drenched, Ash handed her a blanket and said, "Change out of your wet clothes first, or you''ll catch a cold. I''ll put up a curtain in the middle."


    Taking the blanket, Misty quickly wrapped herself up and said, "Thank you. And you are?"


    "Me? I''m Ash. But let''s save the introductions for later. Hurry and change out of your wet clothes."


    "Oh, thank you."


    After Ash set up a curtain for privacy, Misty quickly changed into dry clothes and wrapped herself in the blanket. Once that was done, Ash and Misty properly introduced themselves. Misty was surprised to learn that Ash had a Chansey and a talking Meowth.


    "Food''s ready. Pikachu, here''s your omelet rice¡ªadd your own ketchup. Meowth, your fish. Growlithe and Charmander, your chicken breast. Ralts, your mixed berries. Miltank, your hay. Chansey, your cake. Misty, I hope you don''t mind having fried rice like me?"


    When Ash asked, Misty, who had been staring in confusion, snapped out of it and said, "No, not at all! Thank you!"


    Misty was growing more and more curious about Ash, as he had just shown her what it meant to cook at an astonishing speed.


    "Here, this is fresh milk from Miltank. It''s really good." After handing Misty a glass of milk, Ash noticed Charmander had spilled milk all over its face and sighed, pulling out a tissue to clean it up.


    "Hold still."


    "Char!"


    Watching Ash gently wipe Charmander''s face, Misty smiled.


    "Ash, you''re really kind."


    Misty then released her own Pok¨¦mon and began feeding them.


    After everyone had eaten, Ash first called his mother, Delia, to let her know he was safe, and then he received a call from Elesa.


    "Hey, Ash, have you reached Pewter City yet?"


    "Ran into some bad weather, so not yet."


    "Really? Be careful not to get sick. And hey, even though you''re an adult now, you better not go to those kinds of places, okay~?"


    Ash could easily understand what Elesa was implying and replied with a dark expression, "I''m not that bored¡­"


    "You never know. At your age, some families already have kids. I''m just reminding you not to get distracted by the temptations of the world."


    Ash was almost speechless. While it was true that in the Pok¨¦mon world, fifteen was considered adulthood, he wasn''t that shameless.


    "Come on, do you really think I''m that kind of person¡­"


    "Of course I know you''re not, but I''m just worried someone might get charmed by an older woman. Be careful, or Nana and the Nurse Joys and Officer Jennys might come after you. Or maybe there''s already a girl by your side?" Elesa''s tone was light, but the dark aura emanating from her was enough to scare her manager.


    "Sis, you''re being a bit scary¡­" Glancing at Misty beside him, Ash wondered if Elesa had installed a camera on him and couldn''t help but ask, "Meowth, there''s no surveillance around us, right?"


    Meowth gave Ash a strange look and shook its head. "No, Meow."


    But then Elesa''s voice came through the call.


    "Oh, looks like I hit the mark. I know you''re charming, Ash, but isn''t this a bit fast?"


    "Sis, stop joking. I''m more about developing feelings over time."


    "Oh? Then why haven''t I developed any feelings for you?" Hearing Elesa''s increasingly dangerous tone, Ash wondered why the package hadn''t arrived yet.


    "Miss Elesa, your package is here!"


    Hearing the announcement, Ash breathed a sigh of relief. So it had just arrived now. But then again, it was a cross-region delivery. A scream from Elesa followed through the call.

 Chapter 10: The Engagement Ring Prepared Long Ago

    "Ash! What is this!"


    Elesa''s scream made Ash''s ears hurt, but thinking about what he was about to say, Ash still walked out of the tent, while Meowth thoughtfully held up an umbrella for him with a machine.


    "Thank you, Meowth. Elesa, what are you talking about?"


    "What does this Continental Hotel stock certificate mean?! Do you know how much just one percent of the shares is worth? And you gave me five percent?!"


    Elesa''s female agent beside her couldn''t help but twitch her eyelids. The Continental Hotel was a hotel that was popular in all regions, and it had even more affiliated hotels. Most importantly, the shares of the Continental Hotel were all mixed up with big families. It was said that the Oak family, which was connected to Legendary Pok¨¦mon in the Kanto region, had shares, the Pok¨¦mon League also had shares, and there were two mysterious batches of shares whose owners were unknown. Now it seemed that the owner should be Ash, the one her young lady was calling.


    That''s right, Elesa was also from a family, and she was from the Striaton family of Striaton City. And Elesa''s agent was actually someone the Striaton family specifically sent to take care of her.


    "Ash, explain clearly, what do you mean? If you''ve gone crazy, I''ll help you get a doctor, and the electrotherapy here is really good." Now Elesa really didn''t dare to joke anymore. Although this wealth was indeed tempting, Elesa was more worried about whether Ash''s mental state was unstable.


    Ash, looking at the rainy forest, said, "Nothing''s wrong, I''m perfectly normal. But sis, we''ve known each other for so long, you should know I''m not exactly a good person, so I''m going to start pressuring you now."


    "Hey, what do you mean by that?" Elesa was a bit confused by Ash''s words, but the manager beside her seemed to have guessed something. So she secretly started contacting the Striaton family.


    "There''s a small box in the package, right? The one that looks very simple and inconspicuous."


    When Elesa heard Ash say this, she really did notice an inconspicuous small box.


    "I see it, is this a new toy Meowth made?"


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    If you say that, Meowth will cry. Forget it, you''ll understand when you open it.


    "Mysterious¡­ Hah!"


    Elesa was still puzzled, but when she saw what was inside the small box, she was speechless. It was a diamond ring.


    "You¡­"


    "I told you I''m the type who falls in love over time, right? So, can you put it on?"


    Elesa looked at the diamond ring and suddenly smiled, but as she smiled, tears began to fall.


    "So you knew all along, you were just pretending to be clueless!"


    Hearing Elesa say this, Ash helplessly explained, "I had no choice. Before, I wasn''t an adult, so I couldn''t say much or make any promises. Now that I''m an adult, of course, I had to make a move. After all, I''m really afraid of someone else stealing you away."


    Hearing this, Elesa rubbed her slightly reddened eyes and said, "Smooth talker. Tell me, does Diantha have one too?"


    "Exactly."


    "Won''t you even try to deceive me?"


    "I don''t want to. Lying about something like that would make me a real scoundrel."


    After putting the diamond ring on her finger and calming herself, Elesa said, "What about Daisy Oak? And the Jenny and Joy families?"


    "I''ve already sent it to Daisy Oak, and I''ve also informed the Joy and Jenny families. We''ll wait until they choose the right people."


    Looking at the diamond ring on her left middle finger, Elesa couldn''t help but ask, "Where did you get such a large diamond?"


    "Don''t mention it. I spent nearly a year observing Steven''s Pok¨¦mon just to get him to help me create a suitable meal plan for his Pok¨¦mon. Can you imagine how difficult it was for me and Meowth to communicate with those Rock and Steel types? I even had to consult scientists to identify substances beneficial to them!"


    "That explains why I kept hearing knocking sounds from your place that year."


    "So, Elesa, you better take good care of it. I had it custom-made. Of course, if you lose it, I''ll just order another one."


    "I won''t lose it! I really don''t know if you''re smart or foolish. I''ll let my family know." Glancing at her manager, who was holding a communicator towards her, Elesa added, "Well, they already know. Once everything is settled, I''ll announce the news." At this point, Elesa was still a bit nervous, as she wasn''t sure if the announcement would affect Ash.


    Ash''s response reassured her.


    "Sure, it''s nothing that needs to be hidden."


    "I get it, it''s all your fault, now I can''t sleep at all!"


    "I apologize, then get some rest early, good night."


    "Good night."


    Seeing Ash end the call, Meowth couldn''t help but ask, "Boss, does that count as a proposal?"


    "Yeah, what else could it be?"


    "I still want to learn how to confess, Meow, so I can go find my Madonna Meow."


    "Why don''t you just bring a specially made delicious grilled fish from me?"


    "Boss, your method is so rough, Meow."


    "I''m not a Pok¨¦mon, how would I know your proposal methods?!"


    "Pika pika!"


    At that moment, Pikachu walked out with three cups of hot milk. Ash took one and said, "Thanks, let''s watch together. Honestly, I really like this kind of scenery, it''s beautiful."


    Then Ash, Meowth, and Pikachu, three guys, watched the rainy scenery while drinking hot milk, unexpectedly feeling a sense of satisfaction.

 Chapter 11: Ho-Oh? Lets Take a Photo!

    When Ash returned to the tent, Misty had already cleaned up the dishes.


    "Oh? You''ve already cleaned up? Thanks."


    "It''s the least I could do. By the way, did you finish what you needed to do?"


    "Yeah, the proposal was a success."


    "Come on, don''t joke like that."


    Misty didn''t believe Ash''s claim about proposing, as she wasn''t very familiar with him and didn''t know his background. After tidying up, Ash and Misty each went to sleep. Since Charmander''s tail was always on fire, Ash had to return it to its Luxury Ball. Ralts, being clingy, needed Ash to hold it while sleeping, while the other Pok¨¦mon found their spots to rest. Meowth had prepared a small sleeping bag for itself, and Pikachu slept beside Ash.


    Being a girl, Misty found it a bit hard to fall asleep next to a handsome guy like Ash. However, after seeing Ash holding Ralts and Pikachu in his sleep, she smiled and soon drifted off.


    The next morning, when Misty woke up, Ash was already training his Pok¨¦mon. Meowth was sharpening its claws, Chansey was practicing its arm strength by throwing rocks, and the egg in its pouch was being watched by Ash. Growlithe and Charmander were spitting flames while dodging rocks, with Pikachu as their target. Ralts was practicing its psychic abilities.


    "Oh? You''re awake? Just wait a bit, I''ll prepare breakfast."


    "Alright." Seeing that Ash had already prepared breakfast, Misty helped set the table.


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    After finishing their training, Ash and Misty had breakfast and set off again. As Ash looked at the rainbow in the sky after the rain, he spotted a colorful Pok¨¦mon flying by, and his expression changed.


    "Huh? Wait! Meowth! Everyone! Quick! Let''s take a photo with it! Hurry! Misty, you too! Come on!"


    In Misty''s confusion, Ash released all his Pok¨¦mon and had Meowth remotely control the camera to take a group photo.


    "Hurry! Meowth, start taking continuous shots! Make sure they''re clear!"


    "Got it, Meowth!"


    Ash, Misty, and their Pok¨¦mon took several photos with the Pok¨¦mon flying toward the rainbow.


    As the Pok¨¦mon began to fly away, Misty asked, "Uh, Ash, what Pok¨¦mon is that?"


    "That''s Ho-Oh, a legendary Pok¨¦mon from the Johto region. Some people never get to see it in their lifetime! Quick, strike a pose!"


    Hearing it was Ho-Oh, Misty was shocked. Seeing that it indeed matched the legendary descriptions, she panicked, "Ho-Oh? Oh no, I''m not wearing any makeup!"


    "No time for makeup! Hurry up, or it''ll fly away!"


    "I know!"


    Finally, with Meowth''s remote control, Ash, Misty, and all their Pok¨¦mon took a big group photo.


    Looking at the pile of photos, Ash said with satisfaction, "Great! Seeing a legendary Pok¨¦mon right at the start of the journey couldn''t be better! I wonder if Professor Oak will be jealous. This is a photo with a legendary Pok¨¦mon!"


    "Meowth, I look great in the photo, Meowth!"


    "Pika Pika!"


    "Lucky!"


    Misty looked at Ash and asked, "I thought you''d say something like surpassing Ho-Oh with your Pok¨¦mon."


    Hearing this, Ash replied with a bit of exasperation, "That''s so childish. No thanks, this is fine. I''m not some hot-headed fool. Instead of saying things like that, it''s better to have a group photo. These are the truly precious things, these wonderful memories."


    As he spoke, Ash sent Misty her copy of the photo and said, "Keep it safe. I''m planning to print these out. My journey has started perfectly!"


    Seeing Ash like this, Misty suddenly had an idea. Maybe traveling with Ash would be a great experience? So she asked him, "Uh, Ash, can I travel with you?"


    Ash looked at Misty, seeing her nervous expression, and smiled, "Of course, no problem."

 Chapter 12: Officer Jenny Blue

    "Charmander, Growlithe, finish them off with Flamethrower."


    Following Ash''s command, Charmander and Growlithe used Flamethrower to take down the two Raticate. Ash waited until Chansey had fed the two fainted Rattata with Oran Berries before leaving.


    Misty looked at the two scorched Rattata and couldn''t help but say, "That''s so brutal..."


    "It''s a sign of respect, and Chansey has already fed them Oran Berries."


    Misty glanced at Chansey and asked, "Actually, I''ve always wanted to ask, Ash, are you connected to the Joy family? You have a Chansey, and it seems like you''ve even learned some medical knowledge?"


    Ash didn''t hide anything and replied directly, "Yeah, there''s a bit of a connection. And my Chansey did attend nursing school, but she prefers battling more."


    "Lucky!"


    As Chansey hugged Ash tightly, he chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, I know you really like me, and I like you too!"


    "Lucky!"


    Seeing Chansey cling to Ash like that, Meowth grumbled, "Tch, as if the rest of us don''t like the boss."


    Whack!


    Chansey slapped Meowth on the head, leaving a big bump. Meowth growled, "Meow! That''s a challenge! Don''t think just because the boss raised you that I won''t fight back! You should be calling me your godfather!"


    "Lucky!" Chansey pointed at Miltank.


    "What? You''re saying Miltank is your wet nurse?"


    Watching Meowth and Chansey bicker, Misty found it quite amusing.


    "By the way, Ash, I need to contact my family first. Can we coordinate when it''s time to head out?"


    "Sure, we''ll use the communicator to decide on a meeting spot."


    After confirming their plans, the two continued on their way and soon arrived in Pewter City. However, as soon as they arrived, an Officer Jenny rode up on her motorcycle.


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    "Please show your identification. Huh? Ash?"


    "Hey, Officer Jenny."


    Seeing Ash, Officer Jenny''s demeanor softened immediately.


    "Ash, have you started your journey?"


    "Yeah, I''m officially an adult now. Here''s my Pok¨¦dex."


    Ash handed over his Pok¨¦dex as proof of identity, and Officer Jenny carefully inspected it.


    Even though Ash had connections with the Officer Jenny family, he never used that to seek special privileges. He always handled official matters properly.


    After verifying Ash''s identity, Officer Jenny returned the Pok¨¦dex and also checked Misty''s identification.


    Once her identity was confirmed, Misty left first to contact her family, while Ash was stopped by Officer Jenny.


    As Misty walked away, Officer Jenny pinched Ash''s cheek and said, "Spill it! Did you forget something?"


    Seeing Officer Jenny treat Ash like this, his Pok¨¦mon didn''t intervene. Pikachu and Meowth were busy playing a clapping game, Ralts looked a bit flustered, and Chansey just smiled while holding her egg.


    "Wait, sis, what could I have forgotten? Ouch, ouch!"


    "What could you have forgotten? I heard from Professor Samuel Oak that you already gave the ring to Nanami."


    "Sis, Nanami is my fianc¨¦e, so isn''t that normal?"


    "Hmph, you little rascal. Then what about our Officer Jenny family? Don''t tell me you didn''t prepare anything."


    Finally releasing Ash''s face, Officer Jenny relaxed as Ash explained, "But sis, your Officer Jenny family hasn''t finalized my so-called arranged marriage partner yet. I can''t just go around handing out rings, can I?"


    "Fair enough. Anyway, did you propose the peace treaty for the Continental Hotel?"


    The peace treaty was a rule at the Continental Hotel that prohibited all unofficial battles. If anyone caused trouble, even police officers or Elite Four members who were there for free meals were obligated to deal with the troublemakers. Of course, some Pok¨¦mon poaching groups also helped the hotel deal with troublemakers for extra cash. Ash''s attitude was simple: I''ve got money!


    "Yeah, I proposed it. How about it? Hasn''t it made things easier for you guys lately?"


    "It has, but doesn''t it feel weird collaborating with people we''ve arrested before?"


    Officer Jenny couldn''t help but feel this way. After all, many organizations would try to bail out their members after they were arrested, leading to some awkward situations.


    Ash understood this well and could only say helplessly, "Well, there''s nothing I can do about that.


    Those organizations contribute a lot of money when they hold meetings at the Continental Hotel. Otherwise, why do you think the Joy family and your Officer Jenny family get so many dividends without holding any shares..."


    "I know, I just feel uncomfortable about it." Officer Jenny was well aware of the dual nature of the world. As a law enforcement officer, she saw it even more clearly. She was just venting her frustrations.


    "So, sis, do you have any other questions?"


    "Nope."


    "Then I''ll take off now."


    As Ash was about to leave, Officer Jenny grabbed him and said, "Wait, I''ve taken up so much of your time. Let me give you a ride."


    Ash didn''t refuse and hopped on the back of Officer Jenny''s motorcycle with Meowth and the others. The only one who had to squeeze a bit was Chansey, given her size. "Alright, thanks. Let''s head to the Pok¨¦mon Center first."


    As Ash wrapped his arms around Officer Jenny from behind, she blushed slightly before starting the motorcycle.

 Chapter 13: Kamizures Press Conference

    "Remember to call me if something happens, Ash. I''m going to continue my patrol now. Recently, there have been quite a few Pok¨¦mon theft cases, so be careful yourself!"


    Seeing Jenny leave on her motorcycle, Ash smiled and then entered the Pok¨¦mon Center. Joy, upon seeing Ash, smiled and said, "Ash, are you starting your journey?"


    "Yeah, it''s about that age for me. Please check my little Pok¨¦mon and prepare a set meal."


    "Sure."


    Meowth and Pikachu obediently went to have Joy check their health, but Ralts was unwilling to leave Ash. Ash could only helplessly smile at Joy and say, "This kid is a bit clingy. I''ll take her with me for the check-up later."


    Seeing how Ralts was sticking to Ash, Joy smiled knowingly. "No problem, it''s great to see this child so attached to you."


    Then, Ash communicated with Ralts and Delia to report his safety, and just as Ash was about to video call Professor Samuel Oak, a news bulletin interrupted the television in the Pok¨¦mon Center.


    "It is reported that the gym leader of Veilstone City in the Sinnoh region and famous model Miss Kamizure seems to have gotten engaged, and a diamond ring has appeared on her left-hand ring finger..."


    Then the figure of Elesae appeared on the television.


    "Miss Kamizure, is it true that you are engaged?!"


    "Who is the fianc¨¦?!"


    "Will you continue your modeling career?"


    On television, Elesae calmly answered the barrage of questions: "To be precise, I have accepted the proposal, but the specifics of the engagement need to be discussed with the family. As for the fianc¨¦, I''m sorry, but I can''t disclose that as it may cause inconvenience to him. Regarding modeling, I will discuss it with my partner depending on the situation, but my main job is being the gym leader, isn''t it?"


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    Just as this news ended, Delia managed to contact Ash, but her smile was slightly frightening.


    "Ash, can I talk to you, dear?"


    Under the pressure of his mother''s authority, Ash found a quiet place and admitted it was his doing, including the matter with Diantha. Delia was both angry and amused upon learning this and finally said, "Honestly, you suddenly tell me that future daughters-in-law are increasing; I wasn''t prepared for that. But I know you''re clever enough to take care of yourself, just don''t bully them, okay? When the time comes, let''s arrange a meeting between both families."


    "Got it~" After all, she''s his mother, so Delia wouldn''t scold Ash too much, and Ash was behaving like a good child.


    After finishing the communication with Delia, Ash connected with Professor Samuel Oak via video call. Upon seeing Ash, Professor Oak took a breath and said, "Ash, I saw the news! That person must be you, right? Daisy Oak said she wants to give you a good beating~"


    Seeing Professor Oak acting in such an exaggerated manner, Ash had no way to respond. After all, Professor Oak treated him very well, practically as if he were another grandson. Ash could only let Professor Oak joke around, but thinking of Professor Oak, Ash remembered something and sent a photo he took with Ho-Oh and his Pok¨¦mon to Professor Oak.


    "Professor Oak, I''m quite lucky here; I encountered something great right as I set off. Look at our photo with it!"


    Professor Oak opened the photo Ash sent, sipping tea as he said, "Let me see, oh, looking very lively, the girl next to you is a new friend, right? Very nice, oh wait! That in the back is! Ash!!!!!"


    With Professor Oak''s shout, everyone in the Pok¨¦mon Center looked over. Ash awkwardly apologized and looked at Professor Oak, saying, "Professor, can you not be so dramatic?"


    "I''m dramatic! Do you know how important this is? Is that photo real?!"


    "Uh? It must be real! Otherwise, do you think we would all be in it together? This is a rare opportunity."


    "You! Ash, you are simply my lucky star! These photos are amazing! By the way! What did you use to take them?!"


    "It was Meowth''s machine, Meowth is really great."


    Hearing it was Meowth''s machine, Professor Oak''s eyes lit up and he said, "Does that mean you have..."


    "Yes, a larger version, and it''s very clear. So Professor, do you want it?"


    At this point, Ash was like a devil tempting Professor Oak, and Professor Oak fell for it, after all, it was Ho-Oh! The legendary Pok¨¦mon! It had not appeared since the Bell Tower was burned down!


    "Yes! Of course I want it!"