Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile

Chapter 458 The Return, the Excited Professor Oak, and Giratina's Promise.

As Ash appeared at Oak's lab, the entire lab fell silent instantly.

Xiaoxia was the first to react. Her eyes immediately reddened, and she opened her mouth as if to call his name, but her throat felt like it was blocked by something.

The next second she rushed straight over and buried herself in Xiaozhi's arms.

Ash was knocked back half a step by her. Although he had regained some of his strength, it was still a world of difference compared to his original strength. Having been used to having great power, this situation was really unpleasant for Ash.

He now struggles to even stand, which is why Xiaoxia's pounce made him stumble.

Xiao Zhi paused for a moment, then reached out and gently placed his hand on the back of her head. He could feel her head trembling slightly in his palm, which showed just how much pressure and worry Xiao Xia was under.

He lowered his head, resting his chin on the top of her head, a smile playing on his lips. He took a deep breath and said in a strong voice, "I'm back."

Xiaoxia buried her face in his chest, managed a muffled "Mmm," and tightened her arms around him.

Togepi cried out as it was squeezed in her arms, its little arms flapping in the air. Misty then realized that Togepi was still there and quickly released it from her grasp.

Pikachu jumped off Ash's shoulder, quickly grabbed Togepi, and passed it a ward.

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This made Xiaoxia a little embarrassed; she stopped hugging Xiaozhi, but held Xiaozhi's hand tightly, as if afraid that Xiaozhi would suddenly disappear from her sight.

Serena also stood up, her pure blue eyes fixed on Ash, and finally a relieved smile appeared on her lips—it's good that you're back—it's good that you're back.

Amidst the cheerful atmosphere, Professor Oak spoke first: "Ash, how's the situation?"

"Solved." Ash looked up and grinned at Hanako and Professor Oak.

Then he turned his head and glanced at Mewtwo.

Mewtwo understood immediately. She used her psychic powers to lift Mei and place her on the sofa at Professor Oak's lab.

Seeing this, the suction cup puppet quickly ran to get the first-aid kit.

Everyone's attention was on Ash until Mei was put down, and then people noticed that Mewtwo was carrying someone on its back.

"It's Xiaomei!" Hanako exclaimed softly and quickly stepped forward.

She bent down and carefully examined the little girl lying on the sofa.

Xiao Mei's breathing was steady, and although there were still tear stains on her face, her expression was not painful; she looked as if she were asleep.

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Hanako gently placed the back of her hand on Xiaomei's forehead, then withdrew her hand after a moment, her shoulders relaxing slightly.

"He just fell into a deep sleep; he has no fever and no external injuries."

She straightened up, straightened Xiaomei's clothes, and then turned to Xiaozhi: "What exactly happened?"

Xiao Zhi scratched his head and recited the explanation he had prepared long ago.

"That crystal tower was created by an unknown totem attached to Xiaomei, granting her wish. She desperately wanted Dr. Xiuli to return, and with a few other coincidences, she caused such a commotion."

This is not much different from what Professor Oak predicted, but this explanation is obviously not convincing enough, because after the Crystal Tower exploded, a new guy joined the battlefield.

An elderly woman immediately asked, "What were those lights? I saw them all just now. A green beam of light came crashing down from the sky, and there were also rainbow lights. The Crystal Tower was shattered. That kind of noise doesn't seem like something a normal Pokémon could make."

Although she didn't have a deep understanding of Pokémon, this situation was clearly not something a normal Pokémon could create!

Even among the champion-level Pokémon on TV, she had never seen such a wondrous sight.

That green light was like a living shooting star falling from the sky!

Ash waved his hand, trying to evade the question by saying that the commotion was caused by Unown.

Since the general public was unfamiliar with the unknown totem, they started discussing it animatedly upon hearing this, as if debating what kind of mythical beast the unknown totem was and how it could possess such power.

Brock and Serena watched quietly as Ash explained to the neighbors.

They could tell that Ash was deliberately hiding something.

Ash has Mewtwo inside him, but he's been gone for so long, and Ash's current appearance—despite his efforts to tidy himself up, he still looks a bit disheveled.

Including Ash, there were two God-level beings in charge, yet it still took so long to deal with, and such a terrifying shockwave erupted. This battle was definitely not as simple as just a few Unknown Totems going out of control.

But with so many people around, they knew it wasn't the right time to ask questions.

Once the neighbors' questions had subsided, Xiao Zhi straightened up and raised his voice slightly.

"Neighbors, the crisis at Crystal Tower has been resolved. Pallet Town is no longer under any threat. You can all go home now."

There was a moment of silence in the hall, then a flood of thanks poured in.

Some people wanted to treat Xiaozhi to a meal, some wanted to give him gifts, and one older woman even grabbed Xiaozhi's other arm and wouldn't let go.

He said he wanted to introduce his daughter to him.

The moment those words left his mouth, a cold gaze shot over from the side.

Xiaoxia held Xiaozhi with one hand, while her other hand was clenched into a fist. Her emerald green eyes were narrowed into slits as she stared intently at the older woman.

The woman's hand seemed to have been burned; she immediately jerked it away from Xiao Zhi's arm, chuckled dryly, turned around, and squeezed out of the crowd.

As the last neighbor's figure disappeared from the entrance of the research institute, the gate gently closed, and the footsteps faded into the distance.

The research institute suddenly fell silent, a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere just moments before.

Xiao Zhi was still standing in the center of the hall, with the same relaxed smile on his face as when he said goodbye to his neighbors.

But Xia knew that it was all just a forced effort.

His breathing became heavier, and the rise and fall of his shoulders was much more pronounced than before; clearly, Xiao Zhi was about to give up.

Professor Oak waited a moment, then the gentle expression on his face slowly faded. He looked at Ash, his expression becoming serious.

"There are no outsiders here, so tell me, what's the real situation?" He paused, then pointed out the window.

"Others might not be able to see that green beam of light, but I'm not so old and blind as to be. That's genuine divine-level power."

"The shockwave from the Crystal Tower's explosion was already comparable to that of a battle at the God Realm level. Then, God Realm-level spirits joined the fray. This is a far cry from the commotion I encountered with the Flame Emperor and the Unknown Totem!"

Professor Oak astutely pointed out that although he hadn't been a champion for many years, his research skills had actually improved compared to before, and he couldn't possibly be wrong about the power of a god-level being.

What kind of battle did Ash experience at the Crystal Tower?

Xiao Zhi opened his mouth, about to say something, but Xiao Gang had already taken a step forward.

"And your current condition." Xiao Gang's expression was unusually serious, and his tone was filled with disbelief. "I've been traveling with you for more than half a year, but I've never seen you this weak. Even after fighting Mr. Kamishiro, you weren't this exhausted, were you? How much of your internal energy have you overdrawn?"

Ash's bravado might fool others, but his acting skills are still a bit lacking when it comes to fooling his long-time travel companions.

Xiao Zhi paused for a moment, then slumped his shoulders and leaned back against Xiao Xia. He closed his eyes and let out a long breath.

"You guys figured it out."

Xiaoxia reached out and supported his arm, feeling his weight completely pressing down on her—that weight that belonged to Xiaozhi.

Her breath hit her face. Normally, she might have blushed at being leaned on by Ash in public, but now, she felt only heartache.

What exactly happened to Xiao Zhi that he couldn't even stand up straight?

She pursed her lips, said nothing, but moved her shoulder forward slightly to make him lean more steadily against her.

Xiao Zhi reopened his eyes, a weak smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Then I'll start from the beginning."

"The Crystal Tower incident was indeed caused by Unown and Mei. But Team Galactic was also involved."

"Team Galactic!!" everyone exclaimed in surprise. They never expected that Team Galactic was involved. Could this have been a conspiracy by Team Galactic all along?

The other party has actually extended their reach here?

Ash nodded and then recounted the whole story: the appearance of Pluton and Saturn, their brainwashing of Mei, and the forced infusion of the Unown into Yveltal's essence.

Ash didn't mention the near-death experience he had just faced, only saying that Rayquaza descended from the sky and averted the crisis at the critical moment.

At this point, Professor Oak was completely baffled, as he had no idea why Rayquaza had come to help.

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Xiaoxia and the others knew that Ash possessed the Green Orb, and Rayquaza's arrival was undoubtedly due to Ash using the Green Orb to summon it.

Don't let Xiao Zhi's carefree attitude fool you; when it really matters, he's more meticulous and cautious than anyone else!

It's thanks to Ash's caution that he was able to escape with his life this time.

At the very end, when Ash said that Giratina had broken free from the control of the Platinum Orb, and then asked where Giratina was going, Ash paused, then took the Weight Ball from his waist and placed it on the table in front of him.

"And then I won him over."

The research institute was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Xiaoxia's eyelashes trembled as she looked down at the heavy ball on the table, her emerald green eyes unblinking.

Xiao Gang stood there expressionless, his mouth slightly open.

Serena opened her mouth, wanting to utter something in surprise, but she couldn't say anything.

Is this something a normal person can experience and do?

Yes, Ash is indeed not a normal person, but the sheer wonder of this experience is absolutely unique among all of Ash's travel experiences!

He returned because of the problems in Pallet Town, and that's how he captured the first-level god, Plutonium.

That's Giratina! Along with Palkia and Dialga, it's known as one of the three Sinnoh dragons, and its strength surpasses those two dragons by a whole head!

And now she's been captured by Ash just like that?!

Moreover, Ash's way of expressing it is as simple as saying, "I want sweet and sour pork today." You just pull out a Weight Ball and tell them that inside is Giratina, one of the Sinnoh Trinity, the ruler of the Reverse World. Who the hell would believe that?!

If they didn't know Xiao Zhi's character, they would all think that Xiao Zhi made this up!

The next second, Professor Oak rushed forward, grabbed Ash's shoulders with both hands, and a fanatical, almost childlike excitement bloomed on his wrinkled old face.

"Quick! Bring this Giratina out so I can examine it! It's the legendary ruler of the Distortion World, the leader of the Sinnoh Dragons, a top-tier legendary being with divine authority!!"

Professor Oak's demeanor completely changed when he thought about being able to come into contact with one of the most powerful beings in the Pokémon world.

This level of spirit is something that many researchers might never see even after a lifetime of studying the gates.

Although Ash has many rare Pokémon, including a legendary Pokémon like Lugia that hasn't fully matured.

However, lacking maturity and without a divine position, she is indeed somewhat inferior to Giratina, even though she has already...

It's rare enough.

Giratina, a being with divine authority, is a Pokémon that Professor Oak has long dreamed of studying.

Seeing Professor Oak's excited expression, the weighted ball on the table wobbled, and then a telepathic connection was transmitted to everyone's minds.

Since you are people that Ash trusts, I trust you too. However, I must stay by Ash's side now. If Ash leaves but I stay here, the consequences will be unimaginable.

This is the voice of Giratina.

Professor Oak paused for a moment, then realized that Giratina was indirectly rejecting him.

However, this reason is indeed valid. Giratina follows Ash because of the Sun. If it were left at Professor Oak's lab, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?

If the Sun were to attack, and Ash weren't there, the possibility of Giratina being controlled would be a devastating blow to the entire Professor Oak's lab!

Upon hearing this, Professor Oak calmed down and looked apologetic: "I'm sorry, Ash, I didn't think it through."

"It's alright, it's only natural, Professor Oak. Once we take down the Red Sun, I believe Giratina will be willing to stay at Professor Oak's lab for a while, don't you think, Giratina?"

Yes, as long as I can get the Platinum Orb back, I'm willing to stay by Ash's side and wait for him for a hundred years.

If we can defeat the Red Sun and retrieve the Platinum Jewel, this debt of gratitude cannot be repaid in a few words. What's wrong with leaving it at Oak's lab to be studied?

Giratina even made a promise to protect Ash for a hundred years!

Such a promise made by a top-tier first-level god is naturally impossible to return.

In other words, when Ash retrieves the Platinum Orb, that's when Giratina truly belongs to Ash.

"Speaking of Red Sun—I know who that person is." After calming down, Professor Oak dropped a bombshell on Ash.

He actually knew who Chi Ri was!