Pokémon: Ash the New Generation, Starting from Sinnoh

"Perhaps it's after the blessing from the sword dance wears off!" Xiao Gang's lips twitched.

I understand Xiaoguang's troubles, because such a tug-of-war consumes a lot of time and is very boring.

But there's nothing that can be done. Unless Lucario also finds an opportunity to use Sword Dance, Ari will definitely choose to just wait it out.

Or perhaps things will turn around for Ash.

And Ash did not disappoint Brock and Dawn.

After several rounds of back-and-forth battle, Ash finally seized the opportunity and had Scizor use Ghostface on Lucario.

"Luca~"

Lucario was indeed startled by the sudden appearance of the terrifying ghost face.

However, this scare caused Lucario to slow down.

This is the effect of the Ghostface move, which can significantly reduce the speed of Pokémon.

In this way, Scizor was able to catch up with the slowed-down Lucario thanks to its high-speed mobility.

"Lucario, unleash Aura Sphere first, then follow up with a full-force close-range attack!" Ali's expression changed, and after a moment of calm thought, he gave the final command.

Because she really didn't expect that Lucario would be frightened by Scizor's mask just because he was watching.

When speed decreases, going all out is the only way to have a glimmer of hope.

That's why Ah Li gave such an order, in order to make a final, desperate duel.

"Scizor, Brick Break, then melee attack!"

Facing the final showdown, Ash and Scizor showed no fear and were equally prepared for a desperate battle.

Scizor first used its pincers to shatter the Aura Sphere again, then charged forward aggressively and began fighting Lucario.

This also involves close-quarters combat, resulting in a hard-hitting, brutal showdown.

Hands, arms, legs, elbows, and other body parts are all weapons of attack, so intense that they constantly make banging sounds, making people feel excited.

Finally, thanks to the advantage gained from Swords Dance, Scizor landed a final punch on Lucario's face, securing a decisive victory in the match.

"Lucario is unable to fight..."

"Yay! Ash won!" Dawn jumped up excitedly, unable to contain his admiration.

Amidst the referee's calls and the cheers of the girls, Ash successfully won the gym battle.

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Chapter 145 The Return of Bulbasaur and Bay Leaf

After receiving the Gym Badge, Ash and his friends did not rush to leave Veilwall City.

Ash had important things to do – hatching the Pokémon eggs.

During Nurse Joy's check-up a few days ago, she learned that the Pokémon egg given to her by Cynthia was about to hatch.

So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will need to stay in Veil City for a while longer.

However, Ash didn't sit idle during this time; he made a phone call to Professor Oak to communicate.

After exchanging friendly greetings, I prepared to teleport the Scizor and the Forest Turtle back to exchange them for the Bay Leaf, which is known as the King of Vinegar.

Bulbasaur, being a Grass-type, naturally came along as well, allowing Torterra to take over Bulbasaur's duties and give it a good rest.

“Perfect, let Bulbasaur enjoy the journey. After all, this guy has helped me a lot!” Professor Oak agreed.

Bulbasaur, as the manager, has been a great help to him over the years.

Ash agreed to take Bulbasaur on a trip this time, which would be perfect as Bulbasaur's vacation.

As for managing the Pokémon in the backyard, it's just a matter of putting in a little more effort.

"Baby Leaf, Ash is looking for you. Bulbasaur, bring it over too!"

Oki put the telephone aside for the time being, went to the outside of the research institute, and called out to Laurel Leaf, who had been training nearby.

"Belli~"

Upon hearing this, Bayleef, lying on its back, immediately beamed with joy and excitedly ran towards where Bulbasaur was.

A short while later, Bulbasaur was found and put into the Poké Ball that Oak hadn't put in for a long time.

Then, back in the lab, he placed the two Poké Balls on the Pokémon Transfer Machine, and they were in Ash's hands in the blink of an eye.

"Professor, I've received it!" Ash picked up the Poké Ball containing the bay leaf and Bulbasaur and gestured to Professor Oak.

"Okay, I've also gotten the Poké Balls for Scizor and Torterra!" Oak nodded with a smile.

After finishing, the three of them chatted with Professor Oak for a few more minutes before hanging up the phone with a somewhat regretful expression on Hikari's face.

"Sigh, why didn't Professor Oak compose a senryu to say goodbye?"

As a devoted fan of Professor Oak, Hikari felt it was a pity that Professor Oak didn't write a senryu as a closing remark.

The two people and their pet standing nearby were speechless.

"Alright, let's go see our new friends. You've never seen them before!" Ash pulled Dawn towards the backyard of the Pokémon Center.

In a fairly spacious open space, Ash threw out a Poké Ball, and with a flash of red light, two familiar figures appeared on the grass.

"Belli~"

As soon as Bayleaf appeared, it pounced on Ash and rubbed its big head against Ash's face repeatedly, looking extremely happy.

"Alright, alright, Bayleaf, it's been a long time!" Ash patted Bayleaf's head, clearly feeling Bayleaf's enthusiasm.

"Pica~"

Pikachu, who had jumped to the ground, kindly greeted him.

"Is this a bay leaf? It really has a special fondness for Ash."

Looking at Ash lying on the ground under the weight of the bay leaf, Dawn commented with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

Although the bay leaf in front of us is quite cute, the fact that it keeps Ash pinned down makes it seem a bit too enthusiastic.

"Of course! This guy is the most clingy one in Ash's team!" Brock gave a rather affirmative answer, recalling Bayleaf's past behavior.

Moreover, judging from Bayleef's appearance, it probably wants to monopolize Ash for a while to catch up.

Most importantly, Bayleaf remained the same as always, ignoring Pikachu.

"Wow, is that Bulbasaur? It looks so cute!"

Hikari's gaze then shifted to the Bulbasaur standing on the ground nearby, its adorable appearance prompting Hikari to exclaim how cute it was.

"Dana~"

Bulbasaur, carrying a seed on its back, saw Dawn looking over and knew she was Ash's companion. It blinked its big, wine-red eyes and gave a brief reply.

"This is actually a plant!"

Sensing the kindness emanating from Bulbasaur, Dawn boldly walked up to it, squatted down, and gently stroked the plant on Bulbasaur's back.

"Dana~"

Sensing Dawn's curiosity, Bulbasaur kindly turned around, allowing her to examine it closely and fully satisfying her curiosity.

In the Pokémon world, the plant behind Bulbasaur has always been a subject of controversy.

In addition to the debate over whether it is a plant or an animal, it also considers whether it is a parasitic species similar to Paraster.

"Bulbasaur, long time no see~"

Ash arrived at Bulbasaur with a happy bay leaf, gazing at this first batch of companions.

Bulbasaur is a four-legged Pokémon that resembles a toad and has a magical seed growing on its back that grows along with its body.

"Dana~"

Upon seeing Ash approach, Bulbasaur leaped into Ash's arms, greeting its long-unseen trainer.

"You two will be traveling with me from now on, and you'll also be doing various training exercises. Don't complain about being tired!"

Ash bent down and placed Bulbasaur on the ground, making a prior announcement to the two returning veterans.

"Dana~ Dana~"

"Beili~Beili~"

Bulbasaur and Bayleaf exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly to Ash.

They had made thorough preparations with Professor Oak, waiting for this day to arrive, and were not worried about it at all.

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Ooki Nursing Home

In the past, this was a place for Ash and his Pokémon to relax and have fun.

Although the Pokémon at Oak's retirement home are gradually changing, with more training and battles, the fundamental nature of the facility remains the same.

After all, even if Pokémon try their best, there will always be times when they get tired.