Pokémon, who made him the gym leader?

Chapter 29: A Legend of the Future!

"Yes! I'm Ash, and we're trainers too. We definitely have to try out the Trainer's Feast."

Ash's eyes lit up. Were these two people in front of him also trainers?

"My name is Xiao Gang. May I ask... Ah! It hurts! It hurts!"

"You better tone it down, you jerk! Don't you know how to talk to people in public?!"

Just as Xiao Gang started to get going, Xiao Xia quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly pinched his ear, pulling him to the side while angrily scolding him with a tone of disappointment.

Xiao Gang is usually a good guy, but he seems to be too eager to find a girlfriend. Every time he sees a pretty girl, he acts like he's under stress and tries to strike up a conversation.

Normally it wouldn't be a problem, but the relationship between these two is unclear. What if they're a couple? Xiao Gang's next words would be extremely rude and could even be seen as provocation.

"Emmm..."

Eileen looked at the two people in front of her with a strange expression. They really get along well.

"Your companion is very interesting."

Guxin couldn't help but smile and said to Xiaozhi.

Sure enough, Xiaoxia and Xiaogang in the anime are very different from those in the game.

"Haha..."

Even the usually carefree Ash was quite embarrassed at this moment and could only laugh it off.

"I am Guxin, and this is my friend Eileen."

Hello.

Guxin introduced himself to the three of them, and Eileen nodded with a polite and elegant smile.

"I'm Ash from Pallet Town, and this is my partner Pikachu."

"Pikachu~"

Ash gave a big smile, and the electric mouse on his shoulder waved its little paws at Guxin and Ash.

"Pikachu is so cute."

Guxin couldn't resist reaching out and touching Pikachu's little head; it felt really nice.

"Pikachu~!" Pikachu blinked its big eyes and gave a human-like smile, looking incredibly cute.

"I'm Xiaoxia."

"My name is Xiaogang, nice to meet you all."

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang, who had returned to normal, also introduced themselves.

The first meeting with Ash and his friends was a pleasant surprise; I had originally thought we would run into them again on the ship.

After a brief exchange, the group boarded the Saint-Tiannu together.

The Saint-Antoine is a world-class luxury cruiser with extremely luxurious and grand interior decorations; its opulent and magnificent décor is like that of a noble ball.

In reality, they were indeed quite similar, Gu Xin glanced around briefly.

Although the theme was a trainer's feast, many of the people present were successful people dressed in suits and ties, as well as aristocratic ladies in evening gowns.

Of course, it's also possible that they dressed up like that on purpose.

"Ash, Eileen and I will take our leave now. Have fun!"

Guxin smiled and spoke to Xiaozhi and the other two. The main reason he boarded the ship was because Erin was interested in the banquet.

Moreover, regardless of the version, the Santo Anu is always occupied by Team Rocket, so you can basically participate in the event.

After saying goodbye to Ash and his friends, Guxin and Irene strolled around the banquet area.

Although the event was mostly attended by socialites and aristocratic ladies, it was still a trainer's banquet, and there were quite a few trainers on the ship as well.

The Saint-Tiannu has started its journey, and the atmosphere of the banquet is getting more and more lively. Some trainers have even started sparring and battling.

"How are you feeling?"

Watching the battle between Rattata and Butterfree ahead, Irene, holding Gushin's hand, asked with a smile.

"His skill level is average, not even as good as the previous challengers." Gu Xin shook his head; he and Eileen had already watched several matches.

However, the trainers who came to the banquet were of average skill level. Even Ash at this stage could beat these two guys on the field, right?

"Wow, that's impressive!"

"This guy has won seven straight games, right? Every single one is a one-shot kill."

"This fire-breathing dragon is incredible!"

"Shall we make a bet? Let's see how many games this kid can win in a row?"

Scattered gasps of amazement reached Guxin and Eileen's ears.

"A Charizard?" Guxin became interested and walked over there with Eileen.

Charizard is the final evolution of Charmander, one of the starter Pokémon in Kanto. Since it has evolved to its final form, its strength is indeed quite formidable.

Gu Xin and his companion arrived at this location and, after passing through, finally saw the situation on the field.

A strong, powerful Charizard stood on the ground, while opposite it was a Dodrio.

Unfortunately, even though Charizard didn't take advantage of its flight, Dodrio was powerless against Charizard's powerful flames and quickly lost its ability to fight.

"Beep~ Charizard, Fire/Flying type, Fire Pokémon"

Feature: Fire

Special moves: Flame Vortex, Terrifying Face, Flame Jet, Slash, Flame Fang, Dragon Dive (inherited), Heat Wave, Air Blade...

Description: Capable of spewing forth fierce flames, seemingly capable of scorching even rocks, sometimes causing forest fires.

What a powerful Charizard!

Eileen was astonished as she looked at the information in the Pokédex; this Charizard was definitely very strong!

"Why?"

However, Erin was taken aback when she saw the Charizard trainer.

Guxin's eyes kept flashing.

The trainer was not very old. He wore a hat with a pair of clear red eyes under the brim, a red jacket, and navy blue jeans. He had a clean and pure demeanor.

What surprised Eileen the most was that this person's facial features were extremely similar to those of Xiaozhi, whom she had just met not long ago.

However, compared to Xiao Zhi, this person's temperament is not as outgoing and sunny, and his calm and expressionless expression seems to indicate that this boy is a bit aloof.

Perhaps it's not that they're aloof, but rather that they're not good at socializing.

"Crimson...?"

Gu Xin stared at the boy, unsure of his own thoughts at that moment.

Red, the legendary trainer of the future!

The world is truly full of coincidences. Guxin never expected that he would see Crimson for the first time here.

At this moment, Crimson shook his head and declined the challenge from yet another challenger. After several matches, he had a general idea that the level of these trainers was really limited.

Just as I was recalling my Charizard and preparing to leave, that's when...

"Brother Chi!"

A surprised sound reached Chi Hong's ears.

Chi Hong turned her head and saw a boy with Pikachu.

"Wisdom~"

A smile appeared on her rosy, delicate face as she walked towards her beloved younger brother.

"Brother Chi, what are you doing here? You didn't even tell me."

"I heard the Saint-Tiannu was hosting a trainer banquet, so I came to check it out, but I never expected..."

Crimson didn't continue, but the disappointment in her voice was so clear.

He came here hoping to encounter a powerful trainer. Red loves battles, loves strong and powerful battles, and longs to fight with all his might.

This is his belief, and this is his pursuit.

However... after a few matches, he felt that the trainers here weren't really that different from the wild shorts-wearing boys on the roadside.

"How are you feeling?"

Her younger brother's face was reflected in her clear, bright red eyes, and her usually calm voice softened.

As the twin brother, Ash is his younger brother, and Red really dotes on his younger brother.

"This is so much fun! There are so many trainers here, and I just won three battles!" Ash excitedly boasted to his brother about his victory.

"Ash is awesome."

Her bright red lips curled up as she praised her younger brother.

Every time he saw Ash's enthusiastic and joyful expression, he couldn't help but feel better too.

Red understood that his younger brother Ash might not be as talented as him, but Ash's love for Pokémon and his passion for battle were no less than his own.

Red also believes that Ash will definitely become his formidable rival in the future!

He firmly believed this from the very beginning because... it was a promise he made to Ash!

Ash may be trailing behind him now, but he will definitely catch up with him!

Captain's cabin of the Saint-Tianu.

An elderly man lay in a corner with his hands and feet bound and his mouth gagged with a white cloth.

This is the captain of the Saint-Téné, but now he is just a pitiful old man.

The seat that originally belonged to him was now occupied by a slender young man with short blue hair wearing a white uniform.

Beside the young man, a ferocious Houndoom lay prostrate on the ground, its eyes closed as if taking a nap.

On the left chest of the youth's uniform was a large "R"!

"What a beautiful and harmonious scene!"

The young man tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table, a faint smile playing on his lips as he calmly watched the monitor showing the hall scene, exuding elegance and composure.

His name is Apollo, one of the four generals who are senior officers of Team Rocket!

The three Beastmasters helped Team Rocket expand their territory in the Johto region, while the three executives remained hidden in the shadows. It could be said that Team Rocket's four generals in the Kanto region were second only to the leader.

Apollo was highly regarded by Sakaki, and was outstanding in both ability and strength.

"Lord Apollo, the ship has reached the designated location! The target has boarded the ship. Lord Lance has sent me to inquire whether you wish to commence the operation."

A Rockets subordinate in a black uniform walked in and reported to Apollo.

"Very good, then it's time to prepare a surprise for our guests."

A malice surfaced on Apollo's face, and his pale complexion darkened completely, making him look terrifying.

"Hope these lovely guests enjoy it~"

(End of this chapter)