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Chapter 79
Chapter 79: You Want to Dye This Thing Pink?
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
A southeastern wind began to blow, and the trio could already see a few scattered Butterfree rising on the wind along their path.
Bug Pokémon and bird-like Pokémon have fixed migration habits. However, the former aren't warm-blooded like bird Pokémon, and their stamina can't support long-distance flights. Therefore, they must rely on the strong winds of specific seasons.
After all, who doesn't love a free ride?
"Come on out, Metapod!"
Seeing this, Ash released his Metapod. He bent down, braced himself, and with a show of strength, hoisted it onto his shoulder.
He wanted to use the fluttering swarm of Butterfree above as a constant reminder for his Metapod. Only by enduring the bitterest of hardships could it become the best of the best.
"Pod! Pod!"
Metapod also looked at the passing Butterfree with disdain, the heavy and powerful aura within its body continuously building.
After walking for several hours, the trio followed the main road and could faintly see a city glowing with a golden light in the distance.
It was the most developed city in the Kanto Region, Saffron City.
It was said that if you picked up any random stone in this city and wiped its surface, you might reveal gold underneath.
"From this distance, it looks like we still have over an hour of walking left. Let's rest for a bit," Brock said gently to the two of them.
The wind was picking up anyway, so the trio could rest right where they were and admire the spectacular sight of the Butterfree swarm collectively freeloading on the wind.
"Whoosh~~"
Ash and the others hurried to a rocky promontory with an open view, gazing out over the forest. Looking from afar, they could see that a Metapod on the verge of evolution hung from nearly every tree trunk.
They would evolve the moment the wind reached its peak, seizing the opportunity to rise on the currents.
"Tsk, they're all malnourished."
Ash glanced over them and saw that not a single one was larger than his own Metapod. A wave of pride washed over him.
Perhaps this was why the Kanto Region was often called a backwater by people from other regions.
In places like the Hoenn Region, they accumulate power over a long time before evolving into Rayquaza. That's why powerful Rayquaza are running rampant in swarms over there.
And here, in their Kanto Region, this was somehow still a big secret?
So complacent!
Brock and Misty: "..."
Looking at the disdainfully proud expressions on both the boy and his pupa, the two of them really wanted to tell him the truth.
However, suppressing evolution by not leveling up was a way to break through one's limits and push a Pokémon's potential to its ultimate state.
Although their reasons might be different, a Butterfree that evolved this way would be far stronger than a normally evolved one. There was no doubt about that.
Better not to say anything...
"WHOOSH!!"
The great wind blew.
Ash took the opportunity to set down the two heavyweight Pokémon from his shoulders.
Although Pikachu's body was much smaller than Metapod's, its density was certainly not low. A quick mental weigh-in revealed their weights were almost identical, perfectly balanced.
"WHOOSH!!"
The southeastern wind seemed to have brought some other power with it. The next second, the Metapod that had been motionless on countless tree trunks all burst forth with a brilliant light. Their bodies slowly began to change within the white light.
"Is this... the light of evolution?"
The three of them were utterly shocked.
They had seen one Pokémon evolve.
But a hundred Pokémon evolving simultaneously? That was something they had never seen, or even heard of!
Even Ash and Metapod, who had been so disdainful moments before, now stared wide-eyed, blankly watching the white light of evolution flaring up one after another in front of them.
"Free~~"
A Butterfree broke free from its cocoon. Its brand-new wings quickly unfurled from their shriveled state, becoming transparent and powerful. It rode the great wind, soaring high.
"Free~~"
"Free~~"
Soon, a second, then a third...
Countless Butterfree evolved and broke free, stretching their wings and spiraling into the sky. They danced through the air, graceful and beautiful. Their large, charming red eyes observed their companions with a mix of curiosity and joy.
The swarm of Butterfree flapped their wings, scattering specks of sparkling powder. The trio subconsciously raised their hands to catch it. The powder wasn't unpleasant; instead, it had a cool and refreshing feeling.
"WHOOSH!!"
Another gust of strong wind swept over them.
"Free~~"
"Free~~"
The newborn swarm of Butterfree took flight on this gust of wind. Hundreds of silhouettes danced densely in the sky, a magnificent and beautiful scene blending together seamlessly.
The three below couldn't help but be stunned by the sight of the sky filled with butterflies.
"It's so damn beautiful..." Ash muttered.
His face immediately flushed, and his eyes sparkled like stars.
"Being able to travel is the best!"
Holed up in Pallet Town, when would he ever have seen such a moving sight!
Traveling to every corner of this world with his friends and Pokémon was absolutely the best decision he had ever made!
Even Red, deep within his soul, was staring blankly at this magnificent sight, one unique to the Pokémon world.
"So beautiful..."
He was very satisfied with such a realistic world.
Just as Ash was lost in his emotional moment, a loud sound suddenly came from near his feet.
"Pod! Pod!"
Metapod's entire body was shaking violently, making noise with an excited expression that left the trio completely confused.
Ash scratched his head and asked, "What's wrong? Are you moved too?"
"Pod! Pod!"
The three of them followed Metapod's gaze, which was pointed at the swarm of butterflies filling the sky.
And from Metapod's perspective, the trio indeed noticed something unusual.
Amidst the countless Butterfree, a single pink one was mixed in. Its entire body was pink, even its wings were a pale pink, making it exceptionally conspicuous.
"Is that a color-deviant Pokémon?" Misty blurted out.
A color-deviant Pokémon, one with an unconventional color, is extremely rare. They often possess special abilities and can fetch a fortune on the black market. Some trainers with peculiar tastes are particularly fond of them.
This type of Pokémon also has another name, according to some country bumpkins: a Shiny Pokémon.
Brock blinked his big eyes and mused, "It's probably not a color-deviant... more like a special form?"
Pewter City is right next to Viridian Forest. Growing up, he had seen a Shiny Butterfree before, and its color was different from this one.
It's more like that Cubone Ash abandoned in the Pokémon Tower—a product of mutation.
In any case, they are all exceptionally precious Pokémon.
"Pod! Pod!!"
Looking at Metapod's excited expression, Ash sized it up for a moment before a look of complete understanding dawned on his face.
"Don't panic! Metapod and I share a fated bond, so I know exactly what it's thinking!"
Ash suddenly pointed at the pink Butterfree in the sky and said with a proud grin, "I bet you want to dye your body pink too, right? Haha, no problem! Saffron City is a big city, so there's bound to be a Pokémon grooming salon. I'll take you to get yourself dyed pink when we get there!"
True, green isn't a great color. It would be better to change it.
Evolving into a pink Rayquaza in the future would also be excellent.
Flashy and garish things have always been his favorite.
"Pod! Pod!!"
Unexpectedly, Metapod's shaking became even more violent. If it could move, it would have definitely given Ash a Megahorn.
Misty: "..."
What kind of ridiculous fated bond do you need for this? Any random person could tell that this Metapod had fallen in love.
Even she, a human, was captivated by the sight of a pink Butterfree.
Just as Misty was about to say something to Brock, she realized the tall, dark-skinned guy was no longer beside her. Instead, he had walked over to Metapod's side.
She saw him suddenly reach out one hand and slowly cover Metapod's eyes, while his other hand gently stroked its body, as if to comfort it.
Sage Brock blinked his large, bright, and wise eyes and began to recite the supreme knowledge he had learned from the mysterious East.
"Form is emptiness, and emptiness is form. Beauty is but a skeleton, and women are the root of all trouble..."
"Women are demons, women are devils..."
As a senior who had lost his way and then found the path again, he felt it was his duty to guide his junior toward the correct values...
Ash: "?"
Misty: "..."
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
A southeastern wind began to blow, and the trio could already see a few scattered Butterfree rising on the wind along their path.
Bug Pokémon and bird-like Pokémon have fixed migration habits. However, the former aren't warm-blooded like bird Pokémon, and their stamina can't support long-distance flights. Therefore, they must rely on the strong winds of specific seasons.
After all, who doesn't love a free ride?
"Come on out, Metapod!"
Seeing this, Ash released his Metapod. He bent down, braced himself, and with a show of strength, hoisted it onto his shoulder.
He wanted to use the fluttering swarm of Butterfree above as a constant reminder for his Metapod. Only by enduring the bitterest of hardships could it become the best of the best.
"Pod! Pod!"
Metapod also looked at the passing Butterfree with disdain, the heavy and powerful aura within its body continuously building.
After walking for several hours, the trio followed the main road and could faintly see a city glowing with a golden light in the distance.
It was the most developed city in the Kanto Region, Saffron City.
It was said that if you picked up any random stone in this city and wiped its surface, you might reveal gold underneath.
"From this distance, it looks like we still have over an hour of walking left. Let's rest for a bit," Brock said gently to the two of them.
The wind was picking up anyway, so the trio could rest right where they were and admire the spectacular sight of the Butterfree swarm collectively freeloading on the wind.
"Whoosh~~"
Ash and the others hurried to a rocky promontory with an open view, gazing out over the forest. Looking from afar, they could see that a Metapod on the verge of evolution hung from nearly every tree trunk.
They would evolve the moment the wind reached its peak, seizing the opportunity to rise on the currents.
"Tsk, they're all malnourished."
Ash glanced over them and saw that not a single one was larger than his own Metapod. A wave of pride washed over him.
Perhaps this was why the Kanto Region was often called a backwater by people from other regions.
In places like the Hoenn Region, they accumulate power over a long time before evolving into Rayquaza. That's why powerful Rayquaza are running rampant in swarms over there.
And here, in their Kanto Region, this was somehow still a big secret?
So complacent!
Brock and Misty: "..."
Looking at the disdainfully proud expressions on both the boy and his pupa, the two of them really wanted to tell him the truth.
However, suppressing evolution by not leveling up was a way to break through one's limits and push a Pokémon's potential to its ultimate state.
Although their reasons might be different, a Butterfree that evolved this way would be far stronger than a normally evolved one. There was no doubt about that.
Better not to say anything...
"WHOOSH!!"
The great wind blew.
Ash took the opportunity to set down the two heavyweight Pokémon from his shoulders.
Although Pikachu's body was much smaller than Metapod's, its density was certainly not low. A quick mental weigh-in revealed their weights were almost identical, perfectly balanced.
"WHOOSH!!"
The southeastern wind seemed to have brought some other power with it. The next second, the Metapod that had been motionless on countless tree trunks all burst forth with a brilliant light. Their bodies slowly began to change within the white light.
"Is this... the light of evolution?"
The three of them were utterly shocked.
They had seen one Pokémon evolve.
But a hundred Pokémon evolving simultaneously? That was something they had never seen, or even heard of!
Even Ash and Metapod, who had been so disdainful moments before, now stared wide-eyed, blankly watching the white light of evolution flaring up one after another in front of them.
"Free~~"
A Butterfree broke free from its cocoon. Its brand-new wings quickly unfurled from their shriveled state, becoming transparent and powerful. It rode the great wind, soaring high.
"Free~~"
"Free~~"
Soon, a second, then a third...
Countless Butterfree evolved and broke free, stretching their wings and spiraling into the sky. They danced through the air, graceful and beautiful. Their large, charming red eyes observed their companions with a mix of curiosity and joy.
The swarm of Butterfree flapped their wings, scattering specks of sparkling powder. The trio subconsciously raised their hands to catch it. The powder wasn't unpleasant; instead, it had a cool and refreshing feeling.
"WHOOSH!!"
Another gust of strong wind swept over them.
"Free~~"
"Free~~"
The newborn swarm of Butterfree took flight on this gust of wind. Hundreds of silhouettes danced densely in the sky, a magnificent and beautiful scene blending together seamlessly.
The three below couldn't help but be stunned by the sight of the sky filled with butterflies.
"It's so damn beautiful..." Ash muttered.
His face immediately flushed, and his eyes sparkled like stars.
"Being able to travel is the best!"
Holed up in Pallet Town, when would he ever have seen such a moving sight!
Traveling to every corner of this world with his friends and Pokémon was absolutely the best decision he had ever made!
Even Red, deep within his soul, was staring blankly at this magnificent sight, one unique to the Pokémon world.
"So beautiful..."
He was very satisfied with such a realistic world.
Just as Ash was lost in his emotional moment, a loud sound suddenly came from near his feet.
"Pod! Pod!"
Metapod's entire body was shaking violently, making noise with an excited expression that left the trio completely confused.
Ash scratched his head and asked, "What's wrong? Are you moved too?"
"Pod! Pod!"
The three of them followed Metapod's gaze, which was pointed at the swarm of butterflies filling the sky.
And from Metapod's perspective, the trio indeed noticed something unusual.
Amidst the countless Butterfree, a single pink one was mixed in. Its entire body was pink, even its wings were a pale pink, making it exceptionally conspicuous.
"Is that a color-deviant Pokémon?" Misty blurted out.
A color-deviant Pokémon, one with an unconventional color, is extremely rare. They often possess special abilities and can fetch a fortune on the black market. Some trainers with peculiar tastes are particularly fond of them.
This type of Pokémon also has another name, according to some country bumpkins: a Shiny Pokémon.
Brock blinked his big eyes and mused, "It's probably not a color-deviant... more like a special form?"
Pewter City is right next to Viridian Forest. Growing up, he had seen a Shiny Butterfree before, and its color was different from this one.
It's more like that Cubone Ash abandoned in the Pokémon Tower—a product of mutation.
In any case, they are all exceptionally precious Pokémon.
"Pod! Pod!!"
Looking at Metapod's excited expression, Ash sized it up for a moment before a look of complete understanding dawned on his face.
"Don't panic! Metapod and I share a fated bond, so I know exactly what it's thinking!"
Ash suddenly pointed at the pink Butterfree in the sky and said with a proud grin, "I bet you want to dye your body pink too, right? Haha, no problem! Saffron City is a big city, so there's bound to be a Pokémon grooming salon. I'll take you to get yourself dyed pink when we get there!"
True, green isn't a great color. It would be better to change it.
Evolving into a pink Rayquaza in the future would also be excellent.
Flashy and garish things have always been his favorite.
"Pod! Pod!!"
Unexpectedly, Metapod's shaking became even more violent. If it could move, it would have definitely given Ash a Megahorn.
Misty: "..."
What kind of ridiculous fated bond do you need for this? Any random person could tell that this Metapod had fallen in love.
Even she, a human, was captivated by the sight of a pink Butterfree.
Just as Misty was about to say something to Brock, she realized the tall, dark-skinned guy was no longer beside her. Instead, he had walked over to Metapod's side.
She saw him suddenly reach out one hand and slowly cover Metapod's eyes, while his other hand gently stroked its body, as if to comfort it.
Sage Brock blinked his large, bright, and wise eyes and began to recite the supreme knowledge he had learned from the mysterious East.
"Form is emptiness, and emptiness is form. Beauty is but a skeleton, and women are the root of all trouble..."
"Women are demons, women are devils..."
As a senior who had lost his way and then found the path again, he felt it was his duty to guide his junior toward the correct values...
Ash: "?"
Misty: "..."
(end of chapter)
