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Chapter 394
Chapter 390: Gary, Blocked at Every Turn
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
At the banquet.
In less than an hour, Delia had already prepared a magnificent feast. The colors, aromas, and tastes were all perfect. Everyone's mouths watered, and they quickly took their seats and began to eat, laughing and chatting all the while.
The Top 16 battles weren't for another three days, so for now, even Ash and Gary had shed their nervousness and were completely relaxed.
"Auntie Delia, your cooking is as amazing as ever. It's so much better than the instant noodles my grandpa makes every day."
Gary praised her as he ate. Although his personality was rather flighty, he was still very respectful toward the elders from his hometown.
The fragrant aroma of the food attracted many passersby, but being strangers, they were too embarrassed to approach and could only watch the group eat with intense gazes.
This was where the benefits of everyone being from the same town became clear.
Ash and Pikachu were still wolfing down their food; it wasn't often they got a chance to eat a home-cooked meal. Just then, a voice came from behind them. The boy and the mouse subconsciously turned their heads, a few grains of rice still stuck to the corners of their mouths.
"Hello, may I join you?"
It was a person with a forgettable face. Ash couldn't make out his features, but he recognized the hat on the man's head.
Although the hat was gray, its style was classic retro, with two circular dots protruding from the top, like a pair of dead fish eyes.
Quite the hat fiend!
Seeing this, Ash nodded. Rounding up, he was practically one of them.
The trainer's face lit up with joy. He walked to a corner and began to enjoy the meal. As he passed Ash, the hat on his head seemed to grow legs, suddenly leaping up and landing on Pikachu's head.
"Pika?"
Pikachu was both confused and impressed, and simply continued eating while wearing the hat.
Feeling the familiar sense of fullness in his Soul Space, Ash couldn't help but ask curiously in his mind:
"Brother Red, who is that guy? Don't tell me he's some top player?"
A moment later, a familiar voice indeed echoed in his mind.
"His name is **. A fodder trainer."
This was fodder Red had specifically chosen. His skill was absolute trash, and it was doubtful if his eight badges were even legitimately won. He was a slacker who should have been eliminated in the first round.
So Red, in his demon god form, had temporarily signed a short-term contract with him.
"I'll control your body and guarantee you a champion title."
"No, no, Lord Demon God, making it to the Top Four would be a blessing from my ancestors. Winning the championship might shorten my life..."
Thus, Red could freely take over the other's body during a battle, and the latter was happy to get a free ride. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.
As for the others who were eliminated, it didn't matter. The Indigo League Conference was a tournament where, aside from the champion, any other placement was a matter of pure luck anyway. It was just their bad luck to run into him. Red hadn't even used his veteran Pokémon, only sending out the Dratini he had just caught.
If they couldn't even beat that, they deserved to be eliminated.
"**? What an imposing name this fellow has!"
A pleasant and melodious voice suddenly rang out in Ash's mind.
*Ding~ Blue has joined the group chat.*
When the three of them were close to each other, their Soul Spaces would also connect. At this moment, the three masters were in the same space, staring at one another.
Red was still lying on his grand armchair, rocking it gently as if in retirement.
The other two had learned their lesson this time. In their own Soul Spaces, they had each copied him and summoned a chair of their own.
Green sat in an ergonomic chair. This was the most scientific kind of chair, capable of preventing geriatric spinal and shoulder problems.
Meanwhile, Blue was half-reclined on a huge, soft sofa, ready to fall asleep at any moment.
"Hmph, participating in the juniors' competition. How boring!"
From his ergonomic chair, Green maintained a proper sitting posture, letting out a cold snort, quite disdainful of Red's ploy of possessing a random person's body to amuse himself.
"None of your business~"
Having fought through four preliminary matches, each one an extreme, come-from-behind victory, Red was in a good mood, his tone carrying a hint of cheerfulness.
Blue, on the other hand, watched the two bicker with a knowing smile on her face.
After the meal.
Professor Oak, Delia, and a few members of the Pallet Town Village Committee went to stay at the hotel next door. They planned to stay and cheer for the whole event.
"Ash, keep up the good work. Don't you dare lose before you face me. The only one who can eliminate you is me, the great Gary!"
"That's my line!"
Gary and Ash bumped fists, fiery, unyielding smiles on their faces. The former quickly left the hall as well, heading toward the training ground.
The two hadn't had a formal battle since leaving Pallet Town. The last time, in Pallet Town, their fight was just getting heated up when it was interrupted by a sudden deity.
They both longed to defeat the other!!
"The Indigo League Conference is full of experts this time. I have to use these three days to train hard..."
This was the only thought in both Gary's and Ash's minds.
Viridian City, in a certain Team Rocket secret base.
"How is it? That Jimu fellow should have successfully made it into the Top 16, right?"
An elderly Team Rocket executive was smiling smugly, an expression on his face that said he had everything under control.
As long as Jimu won two more rounds, the plan to slap the Pokémon League in the face in front of the whole world would proceed smoothly!
Team Rocket would surely flourish under his command!!
"Hahaha!!" He couldn't help but laugh triumphantly.
The Team Rocket Grunt beside him took a deep breath and, bracing himself, interrupted the executive's laughter.
"Uh... Jimu has been eliminated..."
"What!?"
The executive's laughter stopped abruptly, his face twisting as he shot to his feet.
"Didn't they say he had the skill of a Top 8 or even Top 4 contender? Eliminated in the preliminary match?! How is that possible!?"
"Uh... he ran into a tough opponent... You know how ridiculous the Indigo League Conference's format is..."
The executive sat back down, quite deflated. He slammed his hand on the armrest in front of him and let out a long sigh.
"Alas, it is fate. It seems the Pokémon League will have us beat again tomorrow... By the way, who eliminated Jimu?"
"It was Gary from Pallet Town."
Hearing this, a vicious glint flashed in the executive's eyes. He ordered in a low voice:
"Send out the notice. If this Gary is ever seen in Team Rocket territory, break both his legs and throw him in the sea to feed the sharks."
Hmph, this guy who ruined my grand plan... in the future, the League's territory is the only place that can protect you. You're already unable to take a single step in the Kanto Region!
"Yes, sir!"
The grunt then cautiously sent the message to all his colleagues.
Meanwhile, in a high-level VIP room at the Indigo League.
"How is it? That Kikuzuke fellow should have successfully made it into the Top 16, right?"
A Pokémon League executive was smiling smugly, an expression on his face that said he had everything under control.
As long as Kikuzuke won two more rounds, the plan to praise the League in front of the whole world as being far better than Team Rocket would proceed smoothly!
The League would surely flourish under his command!!
"Hahaha!!" He couldn't help but laugh triumphantly.
The League member beside him took a deep breath and, bracing himself, interrupted the executive's laughter.
"Uh... Young Master Kikuzuke has been eliminated..."
"What!?"
The executive's laughter stopped abruptly, his face twisting as he shot to his feet.
"Didn't they say he had the skill of a Top 8 or even Top 4 contender? Eliminated in the preliminary match?! How is that possible!?"
"Uh... he ran into a tough opponent... You know how ridiculous the Indigo League Conference's format is..."
The executive sat back down, quite deflated. He slammed his hand on the armrest in front of him and let out a long sigh.
"Alas, it is fate. It seems Team Rocket will have us beat again tomorrow... By the way, who eliminated Kikuzuke?"
"It was Gary from Pallet Town."
Hearing this, a glint flashed in the executive's eyes. He ordered in a low voice:
"Send out the notice. If this Gary is ever seen in the League's territory, directly break..."
He stopped mid-sentence.
Because of a salary dispute, he had jumped ship from a high-level position in Team Rocket to work for the League ten years ago. He couldn't use such ruthless methods anymore...
But this guy who ruined his grand plan, he had his eye on him now. He decided he wouldn't let him get away with it!
Unlike the native League members, he still retained the wild, cruel, despicable, and lawless nature of Team Rocket!
"Gary? Heh heh," the executive sneered.
In the future, Team Rocket's territory is the only place that can protect you. You're already unable to take a single step in the Kanto Region!
Meanwhile, Gary, who had just started his special training, shivered for no reason.
"Which young lady is thinking about the great me now...?"
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
At the banquet.
In less than an hour, Delia had already prepared a magnificent feast. The colors, aromas, and tastes were all perfect. Everyone's mouths watered, and they quickly took their seats and began to eat, laughing and chatting all the while.
The Top 16 battles weren't for another three days, so for now, even Ash and Gary had shed their nervousness and were completely relaxed.
"Auntie Delia, your cooking is as amazing as ever. It's so much better than the instant noodles my grandpa makes every day."
Gary praised her as he ate. Although his personality was rather flighty, he was still very respectful toward the elders from his hometown.
The fragrant aroma of the food attracted many passersby, but being strangers, they were too embarrassed to approach and could only watch the group eat with intense gazes.
This was where the benefits of everyone being from the same town became clear.
Ash and Pikachu were still wolfing down their food; it wasn't often they got a chance to eat a home-cooked meal. Just then, a voice came from behind them. The boy and the mouse subconsciously turned their heads, a few grains of rice still stuck to the corners of their mouths.
"Hello, may I join you?"
It was a person with a forgettable face. Ash couldn't make out his features, but he recognized the hat on the man's head.
Although the hat was gray, its style was classic retro, with two circular dots protruding from the top, like a pair of dead fish eyes.
Quite the hat fiend!
Seeing this, Ash nodded. Rounding up, he was practically one of them.
The trainer's face lit up with joy. He walked to a corner and began to enjoy the meal. As he passed Ash, the hat on his head seemed to grow legs, suddenly leaping up and landing on Pikachu's head.
"Pika?"
Pikachu was both confused and impressed, and simply continued eating while wearing the hat.
Feeling the familiar sense of fullness in his Soul Space, Ash couldn't help but ask curiously in his mind:
"Brother Red, who is that guy? Don't tell me he's some top player?"
A moment later, a familiar voice indeed echoed in his mind.
"His name is **. A fodder trainer."
This was fodder Red had specifically chosen. His skill was absolute trash, and it was doubtful if his eight badges were even legitimately won. He was a slacker who should have been eliminated in the first round.
So Red, in his demon god form, had temporarily signed a short-term contract with him.
"I'll control your body and guarantee you a champion title."
"No, no, Lord Demon God, making it to the Top Four would be a blessing from my ancestors. Winning the championship might shorten my life..."
Thus, Red could freely take over the other's body during a battle, and the latter was happy to get a free ride. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.
As for the others who were eliminated, it didn't matter. The Indigo League Conference was a tournament where, aside from the champion, any other placement was a matter of pure luck anyway. It was just their bad luck to run into him. Red hadn't even used his veteran Pokémon, only sending out the Dratini he had just caught.
If they couldn't even beat that, they deserved to be eliminated.
"**? What an imposing name this fellow has!"
A pleasant and melodious voice suddenly rang out in Ash's mind.
*Ding~ Blue has joined the group chat.*
When the three of them were close to each other, their Soul Spaces would also connect. At this moment, the three masters were in the same space, staring at one another.
Red was still lying on his grand armchair, rocking it gently as if in retirement.
The other two had learned their lesson this time. In their own Soul Spaces, they had each copied him and summoned a chair of their own.
Green sat in an ergonomic chair. This was the most scientific kind of chair, capable of preventing geriatric spinal and shoulder problems.
Meanwhile, Blue was half-reclined on a huge, soft sofa, ready to fall asleep at any moment.
"Hmph, participating in the juniors' competition. How boring!"
From his ergonomic chair, Green maintained a proper sitting posture, letting out a cold snort, quite disdainful of Red's ploy of possessing a random person's body to amuse himself.
"None of your business~"
Having fought through four preliminary matches, each one an extreme, come-from-behind victory, Red was in a good mood, his tone carrying a hint of cheerfulness.
Blue, on the other hand, watched the two bicker with a knowing smile on her face.
After the meal.
Professor Oak, Delia, and a few members of the Pallet Town Village Committee went to stay at the hotel next door. They planned to stay and cheer for the whole event.
"Ash, keep up the good work. Don't you dare lose before you face me. The only one who can eliminate you is me, the great Gary!"
"That's my line!"
Gary and Ash bumped fists, fiery, unyielding smiles on their faces. The former quickly left the hall as well, heading toward the training ground.
The two hadn't had a formal battle since leaving Pallet Town. The last time, in Pallet Town, their fight was just getting heated up when it was interrupted by a sudden deity.
They both longed to defeat the other!!
"The Indigo League Conference is full of experts this time. I have to use these three days to train hard..."
This was the only thought in both Gary's and Ash's minds.
Viridian City, in a certain Team Rocket secret base.
"How is it? That Jimu fellow should have successfully made it into the Top 16, right?"
An elderly Team Rocket executive was smiling smugly, an expression on his face that said he had everything under control.
As long as Jimu won two more rounds, the plan to slap the Pokémon League in the face in front of the whole world would proceed smoothly!
Team Rocket would surely flourish under his command!!
"Hahaha!!" He couldn't help but laugh triumphantly.
The Team Rocket Grunt beside him took a deep breath and, bracing himself, interrupted the executive's laughter.
"Uh... Jimu has been eliminated..."
"What!?"
The executive's laughter stopped abruptly, his face twisting as he shot to his feet.
"Didn't they say he had the skill of a Top 8 or even Top 4 contender? Eliminated in the preliminary match?! How is that possible!?"
"Uh... he ran into a tough opponent... You know how ridiculous the Indigo League Conference's format is..."
The executive sat back down, quite deflated. He slammed his hand on the armrest in front of him and let out a long sigh.
"Alas, it is fate. It seems the Pokémon League will have us beat again tomorrow... By the way, who eliminated Jimu?"
"It was Gary from Pallet Town."
Hearing this, a vicious glint flashed in the executive's eyes. He ordered in a low voice:
"Send out the notice. If this Gary is ever seen in Team Rocket territory, break both his legs and throw him in the sea to feed the sharks."
Hmph, this guy who ruined my grand plan... in the future, the League's territory is the only place that can protect you. You're already unable to take a single step in the Kanto Region!
"Yes, sir!"
The grunt then cautiously sent the message to all his colleagues.
Meanwhile, in a high-level VIP room at the Indigo League.
"How is it? That Kikuzuke fellow should have successfully made it into the Top 16, right?"
A Pokémon League executive was smiling smugly, an expression on his face that said he had everything under control.
As long as Kikuzuke won two more rounds, the plan to praise the League in front of the whole world as being far better than Team Rocket would proceed smoothly!
The League would surely flourish under his command!!
"Hahaha!!" He couldn't help but laugh triumphantly.
The League member beside him took a deep breath and, bracing himself, interrupted the executive's laughter.
"Uh... Young Master Kikuzuke has been eliminated..."
"What!?"
The executive's laughter stopped abruptly, his face twisting as he shot to his feet.
"Didn't they say he had the skill of a Top 8 or even Top 4 contender? Eliminated in the preliminary match?! How is that possible!?"
"Uh... he ran into a tough opponent... You know how ridiculous the Indigo League Conference's format is..."
The executive sat back down, quite deflated. He slammed his hand on the armrest in front of him and let out a long sigh.
"Alas, it is fate. It seems Team Rocket will have us beat again tomorrow... By the way, who eliminated Kikuzuke?"
"It was Gary from Pallet Town."
Hearing this, a glint flashed in the executive's eyes. He ordered in a low voice:
"Send out the notice. If this Gary is ever seen in the League's territory, directly break..."
He stopped mid-sentence.
Because of a salary dispute, he had jumped ship from a high-level position in Team Rocket to work for the League ten years ago. He couldn't use such ruthless methods anymore...
But this guy who ruined his grand plan, he had his eye on him now. He decided he wouldn't let him get away with it!
Unlike the native League members, he still retained the wild, cruel, despicable, and lawless nature of Team Rocket!
"Gary? Heh heh," the executive sneered.
In the future, Team Rocket's territory is the only place that can protect you. You're already unable to take a single step in the Kanto Region!
Meanwhile, Gary, who had just started his special training, shivered for no reason.
"Which young lady is thinking about the great me now...?"
(end of chapter)
