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Chapter 431
Chapter 426: Red's Arrival
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
After an unknown period of slumber, Ash slowly awoke.
He had a dream. He dreamed that he had relied on Metapod to sweep through all opposition and seize the tournament championship.
Gary was kowtowing before him, while Blue stood beside him, laughing haughtily like a fox borrowing a tiger's might, one foot planted on Gary's head.
Brock and Misty were marveling at his battle, while Delia, Professor Oak, and the others were proud of his maturity.
Even Brother Red had revealed his full form, smiling as he ruffled Ash's hair, telling him that the current Ash had already surpassed him.
"Ugh..."
The dream was over.
He was in a hospital room, stark and deathly white, the air filled with the smell of strong disinfectant.
"Ah! Ash, you're awake!"
His mother, Delia, was sitting by the bed. Seeing Ash awaken, she immediately hugged him, her face full of excitement, tears welling in the corners of her eyes.
Beside them, Pikachu's ears twitched, and it leaped onto his shoulder.
"Mom, Pikachu..."
Before the bewildered Ash could speak, the commotion inside was heard from outside the room, and several people rushed in.
Blue, Brock, Misty, Professor Oak...
The group began to check Ash over from head to toe. Nurse Joy also came in, and only after a physical examination confirmed that he was fine did everyone finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"He's fine. The patient's mental energy was greatly depleted. Resting in bed for three months should be enough for a full recovery~ It's a minor illness~"
Nurse Joy said with a smile, leading her pink Chansey as she slowly exited the room.
As his head gradually cleared, Ash finally processed everything and anxiously asked everyone about the condition of his Pokémon.
"Your other Pokémon have all recovered. Only that Metapod was too exhausted and needs to stay in the nutrient solution for another two days. But Nurse Joy said there are no lasting issues, so it's not a big problem," Professor Oak said in a deep voice.
Speaking of Metapod, even he, an authority, was completely baffled. That power had already surpassed the Ultimate State, hadn't it?
Wasn't the Ultimate State already the pinnacle of this world? Could one go even higher?
So what exactly was that power?
And how did Ash obtain it?
His mind was in a fog. Compared to these questions, Ash's other Pokémon had also fought brilliantly—he had even considered dissecting that mutated Ivysaur before—but now, Professor Oak had subconsciously forgotten all about it.
"I want to go see it..."
Ash tried to push himself up, but his body was weak, and he stumbled for no reason.
"Ash, don't move! Nurse Joy said you need to lie down for three months!"
Blue's expression immediately turned grim as she pushed Ash back down onto the hospital bed, her little face serious.
Ash had now achieved a Top 5 finish. By rounding up, that made him a mini-champion. Since the two of them were allies, rounding up again made her a mini-champion too. Together, the two of them made one standard Champion. Therefore, in Pallet Town, only Gary was at the level of the Top 16.
Ash hadn't experienced this kind of weakness in a long time. He could only lie back on the bed, chatting idly with his companions and friends, his mind racing with a thousand thoughts.
"That's right, my Indigo League Conference is over..."
The realization finally hit him, and Ash sighed.
Soon, everyone left the hospital room. The patient needed proper rest. Only Pikachu remained, still sitting at the head of the bed.
According to Nurse Joy, Pikachu had also expended a great deal of stamina this time, which made Ash raise a mental question mark.
Did even breathing the air cost stamina now?
"I'm sorry. I couldn't hold on until the end, otherwise, you would have been able to get in there and battle."
Ash reached out and stroked Pikachu's head. The Electric Mouse Pokémon's fur was soft and smooth, a pleasant sensation to the touch.
If the Masked Man was truly just an Incineroar specialty player, and his other two Pokémon were of average strength, then with Pikachu at the end, a comeback might have genuinely been possible...
In the end, it was he, the Trainer, whose strength was insufficient.
"You're overthinking it. You could never have defeated that Masked Man. Even Pikachu couldn't have defeated his remaining two..."
A calm voice came from the doorway of the hospital room, interrupting his thoughts.
Ash subconsciously lifted his head and looked toward the sound.
His eyes fell upon a person whose face was impossible to see clearly. His facial features, his nose, they were all there, but the moment he blinked, there was nothing.
"Brother Red?"
The gray hat on his head allowed Ash to recognize the newcomer's identity, but what Red said made him even more confused.
Brother Red knew about the Masked Man's other two Pokémon?
"I don't know about one of them, but the other... I smelled a familiar scent. It should be a Pokémon I've beaten up before."
Red walked over slowly, reached out a hand, and began to pet the Electric Mouse Pokémon as well while he spoke.
Although that had been in the Digital World, he knew that Pokémon's strength was not much less than Incineroar's.
Then, thinking about how the Masked Man's target this time was Champion Lance, he couldn't help but reveal a smile of amusement.
It seemed he had come prepared.
Although Pikachu also possessed extraordinary ability, no matter how extraordinary, it was still just a matter of future potential, not yet ready for the main stage. With Metapod's defeat, Ash had lost any chance of victory.
"By the way, Ash, don't you think there's a problem with your mentality right now?"
Ash: "?"
Red's words stunned Ash once again.
Although he was defeated, he was only regretful. He hadn't completely broken down like Gary, had he?
He could reluctantly accept a Top 5 finish in the Indigo League Conference. If he hadn't run into the Masked Man, with his invincible Metapod, he likely would have had a good chance at even becoming the runner-up.
As if seeing through Ash's thoughts, Red's eyes looked at him, and he said slowly:
"Metapod's power is not your own."
Unlike Gary's breakdown, Ash had gone the opposite way—he had become a little arrogant.
Power that cannot be controlled cannot be considered power. For Ash to truly master this power beyond the Ultimate State would require years of training; anything less was just nonsense.
Thinking of this, Red felt a little regretful for letting Ash use Metapod prematurely.
One had to understand that the Ultimate State was a realm that only top-tier Champions could enter, something already beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
And a realm above the Ultimate State was a power that even Champions could hardly hope to match. Even he himself had to be careful when using it; for deities, it would be an ultimate skill.
If not for the power of the "Ultra Instinct" Secret Manual, its perfect compatibility with Metapod, and Metapod's unique understanding of the color green—a convergence of numerous factors—how could this miracle of miracles have been born?
But such terrifying power was now within Ash's easy reach, as if he could use it at will.
Whether coming into contact with the world's most supreme power so early was good or bad, not even Red knew. He could only choose to intervene and knock some sense into Ash before he fell too deep.
"Perhaps, like Green, a completely hands-off approach—only imparting experience to Gary—is the best 'wise old mentor' approach?"
Red shook his head.
With a glance from the corner of his eye, he saw Ash on the hospital bed, his brow furrowed in thought. He slowly stood up and left the hospital room.
Your path has only just begun, youth.
The hospital room fell silent once again.
An unknown amount of time passed.
"Creeak..."
The sound of the room door opening broke Ash from his life-pondering reverie. He subconsciously looked up.
His eyes fell upon a young man in his twenties. He had a handsome appearance, his facial features exuding a heroic air. His fiery red spiky hair was dazzling, and he wore a cool black cloak.
Just by standing there, it was as if all the Lights in the World were focused on him. He was naturally awe-inspiring, born with a sharp and domineering aura.
This was a man Ash had only ever seen on television, a supreme grand master who stood high above all others, even considered by many to be the strongest man in the world today.
Pokémon League Champion, Lance!
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
After an unknown period of slumber, Ash slowly awoke.
He had a dream. He dreamed that he had relied on Metapod to sweep through all opposition and seize the tournament championship.
Gary was kowtowing before him, while Blue stood beside him, laughing haughtily like a fox borrowing a tiger's might, one foot planted on Gary's head.
Brock and Misty were marveling at his battle, while Delia, Professor Oak, and the others were proud of his maturity.
Even Brother Red had revealed his full form, smiling as he ruffled Ash's hair, telling him that the current Ash had already surpassed him.
"Ugh..."
The dream was over.
He was in a hospital room, stark and deathly white, the air filled with the smell of strong disinfectant.
"Ah! Ash, you're awake!"
His mother, Delia, was sitting by the bed. Seeing Ash awaken, she immediately hugged him, her face full of excitement, tears welling in the corners of her eyes.
Beside them, Pikachu's ears twitched, and it leaped onto his shoulder.
"Mom, Pikachu..."
Before the bewildered Ash could speak, the commotion inside was heard from outside the room, and several people rushed in.
Blue, Brock, Misty, Professor Oak...
The group began to check Ash over from head to toe. Nurse Joy also came in, and only after a physical examination confirmed that he was fine did everyone finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"He's fine. The patient's mental energy was greatly depleted. Resting in bed for three months should be enough for a full recovery~ It's a minor illness~"
Nurse Joy said with a smile, leading her pink Chansey as she slowly exited the room.
As his head gradually cleared, Ash finally processed everything and anxiously asked everyone about the condition of his Pokémon.
"Your other Pokémon have all recovered. Only that Metapod was too exhausted and needs to stay in the nutrient solution for another two days. But Nurse Joy said there are no lasting issues, so it's not a big problem," Professor Oak said in a deep voice.
Speaking of Metapod, even he, an authority, was completely baffled. That power had already surpassed the Ultimate State, hadn't it?
Wasn't the Ultimate State already the pinnacle of this world? Could one go even higher?
So what exactly was that power?
And how did Ash obtain it?
His mind was in a fog. Compared to these questions, Ash's other Pokémon had also fought brilliantly—he had even considered dissecting that mutated Ivysaur before—but now, Professor Oak had subconsciously forgotten all about it.
"I want to go see it..."
Ash tried to push himself up, but his body was weak, and he stumbled for no reason.
"Ash, don't move! Nurse Joy said you need to lie down for three months!"
Blue's expression immediately turned grim as she pushed Ash back down onto the hospital bed, her little face serious.
Ash had now achieved a Top 5 finish. By rounding up, that made him a mini-champion. Since the two of them were allies, rounding up again made her a mini-champion too. Together, the two of them made one standard Champion. Therefore, in Pallet Town, only Gary was at the level of the Top 16.
Ash hadn't experienced this kind of weakness in a long time. He could only lie back on the bed, chatting idly with his companions and friends, his mind racing with a thousand thoughts.
"That's right, my Indigo League Conference is over..."
The realization finally hit him, and Ash sighed.
Soon, everyone left the hospital room. The patient needed proper rest. Only Pikachu remained, still sitting at the head of the bed.
According to Nurse Joy, Pikachu had also expended a great deal of stamina this time, which made Ash raise a mental question mark.
Did even breathing the air cost stamina now?
"I'm sorry. I couldn't hold on until the end, otherwise, you would have been able to get in there and battle."
Ash reached out and stroked Pikachu's head. The Electric Mouse Pokémon's fur was soft and smooth, a pleasant sensation to the touch.
If the Masked Man was truly just an Incineroar specialty player, and his other two Pokémon were of average strength, then with Pikachu at the end, a comeback might have genuinely been possible...
In the end, it was he, the Trainer, whose strength was insufficient.
"You're overthinking it. You could never have defeated that Masked Man. Even Pikachu couldn't have defeated his remaining two..."
A calm voice came from the doorway of the hospital room, interrupting his thoughts.
Ash subconsciously lifted his head and looked toward the sound.
His eyes fell upon a person whose face was impossible to see clearly. His facial features, his nose, they were all there, but the moment he blinked, there was nothing.
"Brother Red?"
The gray hat on his head allowed Ash to recognize the newcomer's identity, but what Red said made him even more confused.
Brother Red knew about the Masked Man's other two Pokémon?
"I don't know about one of them, but the other... I smelled a familiar scent. It should be a Pokémon I've beaten up before."
Red walked over slowly, reached out a hand, and began to pet the Electric Mouse Pokémon as well while he spoke.
Although that had been in the Digital World, he knew that Pokémon's strength was not much less than Incineroar's.
Then, thinking about how the Masked Man's target this time was Champion Lance, he couldn't help but reveal a smile of amusement.
It seemed he had come prepared.
Although Pikachu also possessed extraordinary ability, no matter how extraordinary, it was still just a matter of future potential, not yet ready for the main stage. With Metapod's defeat, Ash had lost any chance of victory.
"By the way, Ash, don't you think there's a problem with your mentality right now?"
Ash: "?"
Red's words stunned Ash once again.
Although he was defeated, he was only regretful. He hadn't completely broken down like Gary, had he?
He could reluctantly accept a Top 5 finish in the Indigo League Conference. If he hadn't run into the Masked Man, with his invincible Metapod, he likely would have had a good chance at even becoming the runner-up.
As if seeing through Ash's thoughts, Red's eyes looked at him, and he said slowly:
"Metapod's power is not your own."
Unlike Gary's breakdown, Ash had gone the opposite way—he had become a little arrogant.
Power that cannot be controlled cannot be considered power. For Ash to truly master this power beyond the Ultimate State would require years of training; anything less was just nonsense.
Thinking of this, Red felt a little regretful for letting Ash use Metapod prematurely.
One had to understand that the Ultimate State was a realm that only top-tier Champions could enter, something already beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
And a realm above the Ultimate State was a power that even Champions could hardly hope to match. Even he himself had to be careful when using it; for deities, it would be an ultimate skill.
If not for the power of the "Ultra Instinct" Secret Manual, its perfect compatibility with Metapod, and Metapod's unique understanding of the color green—a convergence of numerous factors—how could this miracle of miracles have been born?
But such terrifying power was now within Ash's easy reach, as if he could use it at will.
Whether coming into contact with the world's most supreme power so early was good or bad, not even Red knew. He could only choose to intervene and knock some sense into Ash before he fell too deep.
"Perhaps, like Green, a completely hands-off approach—only imparting experience to Gary—is the best 'wise old mentor' approach?"
Red shook his head.
With a glance from the corner of his eye, he saw Ash on the hospital bed, his brow furrowed in thought. He slowly stood up and left the hospital room.
Your path has only just begun, youth.
The hospital room fell silent once again.
An unknown amount of time passed.
"Creeak..."
The sound of the room door opening broke Ash from his life-pondering reverie. He subconsciously looked up.
His eyes fell upon a young man in his twenties. He had a handsome appearance, his facial features exuding a heroic air. His fiery red spiky hair was dazzling, and he wore a cool black cloak.
Just by standing there, it was as if all the Lights in the World were focused on him. He was naturally awe-inspiring, born with a sharp and domineering aura.
This was a man Ash had only ever seen on television, a supreme grand master who stood high above all others, even considered by many to be the strongest man in the world today.
Pokémon League Champion, Lance!
(end of chapter)
