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Chapter 228
Chapter 1107: Joining the Team
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"What?!"
The ninja boy staggered back a step, his face filled with disbelief.
His Ninjask was a Pokémon at the top of the speed rankings, yet all of its moves were effortlessly dodged by his opponent as if it were a walk in the park?!
"This is Grovyle's way of battling, calmly observing the opponent's movements."
While commanding the battle, Ash still had the presence of mind to provide commentary.
Grovyle's Detect isn't just for dodging a single attack. It's for evading a whole series of them over a period of time.
Ninjask's Fury Cutter was tricky and fierce, yet Grovyle dodged it all with ease.
The green-haired youth and his Treecko nearby were stunned for a moment before realizing Ash was talking to them.
The former's eyes gleamed as he gripped a notebook and began to rapidly jot something down.
"The moment you spot an opening is the best chance to attack—now, use Leaf Blade!"
Ash suddenly ordered an attack.
A sharp glint flashed in Grovyle's eyes, and it shot forward during a gap in Ninjask's assault.
The long, slender leaves on its arms instantly transformed into emerald-green blades.
Swoosh!!
The Leaf Blade struck with a fierce slash, sending Ninjask flying several meters away!
In terms of speed, this Ninjask was indeed a notch faster.
But when you added in perception and burst power, Grovyle could completely pin it to the ground.
However, the Grass-type Leaf Blade only had 1/4 effectiveness against the Flying/Bug-type Ninjask, so the damage wasn't very high.
"In that case, let's try out your new move!"
Ash pointed, his face filled with supreme confidence.
"Chaaa!"
Grovyle understood perfectly. The moment Ash uttered the first word, it was already dashing forward.
It even caught up to the retreating Ninjask and then leaped high into the air.
Its green blades retracted as it crossed its two sharp claws in front of its body.
The next moment, a faint green energy enveloped its claws, gradually condensing into the phantom image of savage talons...
Although it was also a green light, this one pulsed with an intense and domineering power.
"Now, use Dragon Claw!!"
As he finished speaking, Grovyle swung its Dragon Claw, slashing down violently on Ninjask's head!
BOOM!!
An explosion erupted in the sky, and Ninjask's body was thrown back like a sandbag, landing heavily on the ground.
"Cha..."
Meanwhile, Grovyle simply did a light backflip out of the explosion, landed steadily, and casually plucked a twig to hold in its mouth.
The outcome was decided!
The opposing Ninjask had already fallen to the ground, unconscious.
"Damn you..."
Seeing himself defeated in an instant, the ninja boy ground his teeth in frustration.
But Ninjask was already his ace...
"Hmph, if my mom wasn't calling me home for dinner, I'd definitely teach you a lesson today!"
With one last stubborn retort, the ninja boy hastily ran off in the direction of Fortree City.
"So strong!! You guys are so strong!!"
"Chaa-baa!!"
After the battle ended, the green-haired youth and his Treecko came over, exclaiming in amazement.
The way they looked at Ash and Grovyle was filled with immense admiration.
This Treecko even tried to imitate Grovyle, immediately picking up a twig and holding it in the corner of its mouth.
"Haha, it was just a normal battle~!"
Rarely receiving such praise, Ash touched his nose with a smug look, while the cool Grovyle stood beside him with its arms crossed.
It glanced sideways at Treecko, looking at it completely like a little brother.
Seeing Blue, Brock, and the others approaching, the green-haired youth's expression became reserved. He bowed to them and introduced himself:
"Oh, hello! My name is Sawyer, and this is my partner, Treecko!!"
This youth was about half a head shorter than Ash. He wore a shirt and a small vest, giving him a rather meticulous appearance.
"So, are you a newcomer who just received your starter Pokémon?" Blue asked with curiosity.
"Yes, I just met Treecko last month!"
Sawyer picked up his Treecko.
"I want to become a strong trainer, so I'm planning to head to Fortree City now to challenge the Fortree Gym!"
"Cko!"
The Treecko chirped as well.
Its personality wasn't cool like Ash's Grovyle; it was more of a hot-blooded Pokémon, similar to a Combusken.
Noticing them looking curiously at the notebook in his hand, Sawyer quickly explained:
"Oh, this is the notebook I use to record all the knowledge I gain along the way!"
He was the type of trainer who relied on solid theory and steady progress.
Ash and the others quickly introduced themselves as well.
"Uh, but I'd suggest you start with the gyms in the west. From what I know, the gyms in the eastern part of the Hoenn Region are quite a bit tougher than those in the west."
Brock said tactfully, not wanting to directly say the other boy was weak.
After all, the Fortree Gym is a Flying-type gym. With just this Treecko, it would be an easy win for the gym.
"True, the Rustboro Gym is a good place to start," Ash suggested as well.
"Treecko has a type advantage, and the Gym Leader, Roxanne, is known for looking after newcomers and will go easy on them."
"Mm, I was originally planning to start challenging gyms right away..."
Sawyer looked towards Ash and took a deep breath.
"But for now, I don't plan on doing any gym challenges."
He seemed to have made a momentous decision, and he once again bowed deeply to Ash and his group.
"Please, would you let me journey with you for a while?"
After witnessing the strength of Ash and Grovyle, Sawyer understood the gap between them...
This made him even more eager to see Ash's gym battles!
Besides, there wasn't much time left before the Ever Grande Conference began.
Even Wally, who already had four badges, had to rush without stopping, let alone Sawyer, who currently had zero.
He could just skip this session.
At worst, he could just go to another region and start challenging gyms there.
He was a person with a strong desire to learn. If he could follow Ash during this time, he could probably avoid many detours when he officially started challenging the League Conference.
"Huh? You want to travel with us...?"
This was a request Ash hadn't expected.
He scratched his head, looking at his other two companions, unsure of what to do.
However, after seeing them both nod, Ash magnanimously agreed.
"In that case, let's journey together!"
After all, he wasn't a little kid like Max. Since he was already a trainer, there was no need to worry about him being a burden.
Most importantly, Ash quite liked the unconcealed look of admiration in Sawyer's eyes.
"Welcome to the team~"
"Looking forward to having you with us~!"
Brock and Blue also nodded repeatedly, quite pleased.
It was rare to have a newcomer join the team, and it finally satisfied their vanity as 'great seniors'.
"I'll be in your care, Senior Ash, Senior Brock, and Senior Blue!"
Sawyer bowed solemnly to them again, showing great politeness.
"Haha, just call me Ash," Ash said quickly. Being called 'Senior' this and 'Senior' that was a little embarrassing.
"Hehe, I think it's quite nice."
"Indeed."
Brock and Blue, on the other hand, didn't object to the title.
"Then I'll be in your care, Senior Brock, Senior Blue, and Ash!"
Sawyer greeted them politely once more.
Ash: "..."
He couldn't help but feel like he had somehow been demoted a rank...
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"What?!"
The ninja boy staggered back a step, his face filled with disbelief.
His Ninjask was a Pokémon at the top of the speed rankings, yet all of its moves were effortlessly dodged by his opponent as if it were a walk in the park?!
"This is Grovyle's way of battling, calmly observing the opponent's movements."
While commanding the battle, Ash still had the presence of mind to provide commentary.
Grovyle's Detect isn't just for dodging a single attack. It's for evading a whole series of them over a period of time.
Ninjask's Fury Cutter was tricky and fierce, yet Grovyle dodged it all with ease.
The green-haired youth and his Treecko nearby were stunned for a moment before realizing Ash was talking to them.
The former's eyes gleamed as he gripped a notebook and began to rapidly jot something down.
"The moment you spot an opening is the best chance to attack—now, use Leaf Blade!"
Ash suddenly ordered an attack.
A sharp glint flashed in Grovyle's eyes, and it shot forward during a gap in Ninjask's assault.
The long, slender leaves on its arms instantly transformed into emerald-green blades.
Swoosh!!
The Leaf Blade struck with a fierce slash, sending Ninjask flying several meters away!
In terms of speed, this Ninjask was indeed a notch faster.
But when you added in perception and burst power, Grovyle could completely pin it to the ground.
However, the Grass-type Leaf Blade only had 1/4 effectiveness against the Flying/Bug-type Ninjask, so the damage wasn't very high.
"In that case, let's try out your new move!"
Ash pointed, his face filled with supreme confidence.
"Chaaa!"
Grovyle understood perfectly. The moment Ash uttered the first word, it was already dashing forward.
It even caught up to the retreating Ninjask and then leaped high into the air.
Its green blades retracted as it crossed its two sharp claws in front of its body.
The next moment, a faint green energy enveloped its claws, gradually condensing into the phantom image of savage talons...
Although it was also a green light, this one pulsed with an intense and domineering power.
"Now, use Dragon Claw!!"
As he finished speaking, Grovyle swung its Dragon Claw, slashing down violently on Ninjask's head!
BOOM!!
An explosion erupted in the sky, and Ninjask's body was thrown back like a sandbag, landing heavily on the ground.
"Cha..."
Meanwhile, Grovyle simply did a light backflip out of the explosion, landed steadily, and casually plucked a twig to hold in its mouth.
The outcome was decided!
The opposing Ninjask had already fallen to the ground, unconscious.
"Damn you..."
Seeing himself defeated in an instant, the ninja boy ground his teeth in frustration.
But Ninjask was already his ace...
"Hmph, if my mom wasn't calling me home for dinner, I'd definitely teach you a lesson today!"
With one last stubborn retort, the ninja boy hastily ran off in the direction of Fortree City.
"So strong!! You guys are so strong!!"
"Chaa-baa!!"
After the battle ended, the green-haired youth and his Treecko came over, exclaiming in amazement.
The way they looked at Ash and Grovyle was filled with immense admiration.
This Treecko even tried to imitate Grovyle, immediately picking up a twig and holding it in the corner of its mouth.
"Haha, it was just a normal battle~!"
Rarely receiving such praise, Ash touched his nose with a smug look, while the cool Grovyle stood beside him with its arms crossed.
It glanced sideways at Treecko, looking at it completely like a little brother.
Seeing Blue, Brock, and the others approaching, the green-haired youth's expression became reserved. He bowed to them and introduced himself:
"Oh, hello! My name is Sawyer, and this is my partner, Treecko!!"
This youth was about half a head shorter than Ash. He wore a shirt and a small vest, giving him a rather meticulous appearance.
"So, are you a newcomer who just received your starter Pokémon?" Blue asked with curiosity.
"Yes, I just met Treecko last month!"
Sawyer picked up his Treecko.
"I want to become a strong trainer, so I'm planning to head to Fortree City now to challenge the Fortree Gym!"
"Cko!"
The Treecko chirped as well.
Its personality wasn't cool like Ash's Grovyle; it was more of a hot-blooded Pokémon, similar to a Combusken.
Noticing them looking curiously at the notebook in his hand, Sawyer quickly explained:
"Oh, this is the notebook I use to record all the knowledge I gain along the way!"
He was the type of trainer who relied on solid theory and steady progress.
Ash and the others quickly introduced themselves as well.
"Uh, but I'd suggest you start with the gyms in the west. From what I know, the gyms in the eastern part of the Hoenn Region are quite a bit tougher than those in the west."
Brock said tactfully, not wanting to directly say the other boy was weak.
After all, the Fortree Gym is a Flying-type gym. With just this Treecko, it would be an easy win for the gym.
"True, the Rustboro Gym is a good place to start," Ash suggested as well.
"Treecko has a type advantage, and the Gym Leader, Roxanne, is known for looking after newcomers and will go easy on them."
"Mm, I was originally planning to start challenging gyms right away..."
Sawyer looked towards Ash and took a deep breath.
"But for now, I don't plan on doing any gym challenges."
He seemed to have made a momentous decision, and he once again bowed deeply to Ash and his group.
"Please, would you let me journey with you for a while?"
After witnessing the strength of Ash and Grovyle, Sawyer understood the gap between them...
This made him even more eager to see Ash's gym battles!
Besides, there wasn't much time left before the Ever Grande Conference began.
Even Wally, who already had four badges, had to rush without stopping, let alone Sawyer, who currently had zero.
He could just skip this session.
At worst, he could just go to another region and start challenging gyms there.
He was a person with a strong desire to learn. If he could follow Ash during this time, he could probably avoid many detours when he officially started challenging the League Conference.
"Huh? You want to travel with us...?"
This was a request Ash hadn't expected.
He scratched his head, looking at his other two companions, unsure of what to do.
However, after seeing them both nod, Ash magnanimously agreed.
"In that case, let's journey together!"
After all, he wasn't a little kid like Max. Since he was already a trainer, there was no need to worry about him being a burden.
Most importantly, Ash quite liked the unconcealed look of admiration in Sawyer's eyes.
"Welcome to the team~"
"Looking forward to having you with us~!"
Brock and Blue also nodded repeatedly, quite pleased.
It was rare to have a newcomer join the team, and it finally satisfied their vanity as 'great seniors'.
"I'll be in your care, Senior Ash, Senior Brock, and Senior Blue!"
Sawyer bowed solemnly to them again, showing great politeness.
"Haha, just call me Ash," Ash said quickly. Being called 'Senior' this and 'Senior' that was a little embarrassing.
"Hehe, I think it's quite nice."
"Indeed."
Brock and Blue, on the other hand, didn't object to the title.
"Then I'll be in your care, Senior Brock, Senior Blue, and Ash!"
Sawyer greeted them politely once more.
Ash: "..."
He couldn't help but feel like he had somehow been demoted a rank...
(end of chapter)
