Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

"But then what..." The original author felt something was amiss.

"Then we have to go back, bye-bye~" Ash grinned mischievously, and Alakazam's psychic powers spread rapidly, teleporting everyone away.

“I knew it…” Yuan Zhu Gang couldn’t help but put his hand to his forehead.

In the end, he might have to mediate this matter... but only between Zhiyao and Zhiyao.

As for that tantrum-throwing guy, we probably won't be able to be friends anymore...

"Has he left...?" At this moment, Ash was staring blankly at the spot where Ash had left.

He always felt that the other person had said something to him.

Don't take too big a step, etc...

Chapter 1020 Some things can be handled by sending a representative.

A flash of light, and Ash led everyone back to their original world.

He looked around; it was just getting dark.

It seems that when I was fighting Ash in the All-Out Battle, that space was indeed completely frozen in time.

"You came back a bit hastily... I was hoping to see what happened next." Xiaoyao seemed a little disappointed.

She's getting a little gossipy now and wants to know what will happen next.

That green-haired guy's defenses were definitely broken by Ash, and he himself on the other side must be angry at what Ash did.

What will happen in the future? She and Xiao Zhi over there…

"Why think so much? It has nothing to do with us anyway." Rukia suddenly leaned over and hugged Haruka's arm, generously advising, "Besides, if I were you in that world, I would never look at that loser again."

Rukia's words were absolutely spot on. After Ash beat that green-haired guy up, the character he had painstakingly built up before had completely collapsed.

Even if he tries to show off in front of the original Haruka again, the other party will only repeatedly recall what happened today and constantly reinforce the fact that 'he is a weakling'.

"As for other things, you don't need to worry about them at all..." Rukia was really acting like a good sister, whispering in Haruka's ear, "She is her, and you are you. You know what choice you should make, right?"

"Is it my own choice...?" Xiaoyao couldn't help but feel uneasy.

In the other world, she did make some bold statements under the guise of joking... but after returning here, she started to feel uneasy again.

She was unsure whether she should take the initiative or not, and she wasn't sure if she would get a response.

And what about himself over there? Will his drastically different attitudes towards the two boys cause Ash's displeasure...?

"I didn't pay much attention to Ash over there. He is him, and I am me... The reason I did those things was simply because I didn't like that green-haired guy, that's all."

"Huh?" May was taken aback when she suddenly heard Ash's explanation.

But when she looked up, she realized that Xiao Zhi wasn't looking at her; he had seemed to be talking to himself...

However, she did begin to feel at ease and was able to make a preliminary decision, no longer as anxious as before.

With his sharp hearing and keen eyesight, Xiao Zhi could clearly hear the girl's whispers.

That's why he hoped Xiaoyao could relax and not worry about those things.

Ash himself didn't pay much attention to Ash over there... If he really wanted to create a romantic pairing for Ash, he would definitely use more sophisticated methods.

He never even worried about how Ash could become stronger.

The most reliable partners are always in the backyard. If you want to win the game, just train them well and bring them out.

There are also various enhancement items. The Super Evolution Kit is available in the Refinement Tower; you can ask for it and it will be given to you for free. The rest can also be easily bought or found.

Finally, there are legendary Pokémon, like Articuno from Dalado, Latias from Nurse Joy, and Darkrod from Sinnoh... These are just examples. Ash knows so many legendary Pokémon; if he wants to catch one, he can just do it himself.

If others can use legends to bully you, can't you also use legends to fight back?

To put it bluntly, Ash, who always seems pitiful and lacking in everything, actually has everything he needs. It's just that the timeline restricts him, preventing him from having the desire to actively acquire things.

Ash has now given Green a good beating, which has also opened up a new timeline to some extent. If Ash can truly break free from his constraints, he can certainly forge a path different from the original story.

However, there are still uncertainties.

According to the TV series' plan, Ash Ketchum will inevitably defeat Leon and become the world's number one, but if the timeline changes, this inevitability will no longer exist...

Xiao Zhi didn't care. He believed that growing through his own efforts and constantly exploring his potential was better than living out a predetermined script.

So, going back to the original reason, he simply wanted to crush the green-haired guy!

If I had to give a reason... when Haruka appeared, the rose around Glaceon's neck, and the pairing evidence in the Pokémon encyclopedia, which says it's the green-haired one...

Ash didn't bother to verify whether it was true or not. In any case, in that fleeting shot, there was a rose next to May—an element that could be directly associated with the green-haired boy. The production team of the Journey series did a really disgusting job.

What's even more disgusting is that Serena couldn't find that blue ribbon on her clothes, whether it was her performance outfit or her everyday clothes, during the trip!

...

"Let's get some rest early tonight. Tomorrow we'll challenge the Battle Pipe." After having dinner at the Pokémon Center in Fuchsia City, Ash settled everyone in and left the room alone.

Having just finished a high-level match, Ash needs to have a debriefing meeting with his Pokémon and review the day's training results... Having traveled together for so long, his companions are well aware of his style and are not surprised.

After a while, Xiaoyao also got up awkwardly, clutching her stomach and pretending to be in a hurry...

"I…"

"You're just going to find a man, you're not going to use the excuse of needing to pee as an excuse, are you?" Before she could even speak, Ryukia teased Haruka, exposing her little scheme.

"I...this..." Xiaoyao blushed instantly, stammering and not knowing what to say.

Normally, I could have a little showdown with Rukia, but Serena, the official pairing, is still around, so my stance feels really unsettled!

"Go ahead, it's alright." Serena smiled nonchalantly, exuding the air of a mature, independent woman.

This is pretty much the limit of what she can do. Serena can't do things like tying May directly to the bed and then pushing Ash from behind.

Besides Little Blue, probably no one else could do that...

"Oh..." Xiaoyao responded worriedly and tiptoed out the door.

"What, aren't you coming along?" Serena asked curiously, looking at Ryukia.

She always thought these two would always be in sync... and eventually, they'd even spend evenings together.

"It's not my turn yet... I'm aware of my limitations in this regard." Rukia shrugged, seemingly unconcerned, but her tone held a hint of bitterness...

But she was actually faking it, and quickly started grinning: "Anyway, it doesn't matter whether we go or not. She's so enthusiastic, so I'll give her the opportunity!"

Rukia was certain that the bird that was already in her mouth wouldn't fly away.

Haruka is a bit blinded by her own involvement after witnessing the entanglements of the main characters in the original work, an area where Rukia undoubtedly has an advantage.

Having traveled this far, she has come to understand some of Ash's style.

Although it was a joke before, the fact that they publicly claimed to be Xiaozhi's girlfriends, and he didn't clarify, means there's definitely something going on.

So, Rukia, this scheming girl, deliberately let Haruka go out tonight to go through the motions... They're practically family, why not just send a representative for the confession?

All I have to do is stay comfortably in my room and happily imagine my future perfumes, rings, and so on~

"Sigh..." Looking at the girl with the face of a little fox, Serena couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

She used to be such a naive girl, but after traveling with Xiaozhi for a while, she's become so cunning...

Meanwhile, outside the Pokémon Center, Ash was reviewing everything that had happened during the day with several of his important friends.

Behind him, the door to the Pokémon Center was quietly pushed open.

The girl, filled with trepidation and anticipation, is cautiously approaching...

Chapter 1021 Half Confidence, Half Anxiety... But No Defeat

"Very good, this trip has been very fruitful."

After roughly confirming the condition of his companions, Ash couldn't help but beam with joy.

The arduous and extraordinary battles have indeed catalyzed the development of exceptional strength.

The three Pokémon, Sceptile, Infernape, and Greninja, have all improved their strength to varying degrees.

The first two, in particular, have already established themselves as champions and stand out among their peers.

Greninja gained even more; it not only completed its bond evolution with Ash, but also completely resolved its long-standing inner conflict.

Next step, we'll aim straight for the championship!

In addition, since the TV alpaca couldn't defeat Ash despite the various external factors, he also brought back some special benefits from that world.

From now on, as long as Ash trains Pokémon, they can learn various moves simply by training, just like in the TV world.

From then on, he became a versatile instructor of techniques, benefiting not only his own partners but also his family and friends.

"That's about it for now. Thank you all for your hard work." Ash bid farewell to the Pokémon one by one, sending them off to different places.

Even Pikachu was 'kindly' persuaded by him to go back and rest first.

"Pika~" Pikachu rolled its eyes at someone in dissatisfaction.

They always say they don't want to watch this kind of thing, but actually they just don't want to watch it themselves.

Besides, I won't bother you by staying here. At worst, I'll just cover my ears with air and my eyes with my fingers...