Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile

Chapter 460 Cynthia's Decision: Traveling with Ash!

Cynthia's speed was remarkable. Upon learning the news, she did not doubt Ash nor hesitated at all, directly vouching for him as the champion and leading the team into battle.

Even with such swift speed, they barely managed to catch Akari, who had just destroyed all the intelligence.

This shows that Chi Ri was prepared long ago, but they were still a step too late.

Cynthia continued, "I fought him. He's quite strong; his Pokémon are all Champion-level or higher, but he didn't seem inclined to linger."

"Just as I gained the upper hand, he tore open a spatial rift behind me. It was a technology I had never seen before, completely unlike anything that current human technology could do."

Champion-level trainers are among the top trainers even among humans. It's not surprising that Red Sun, as the leader of Team Galactic, possesses Pokémon of this level.

Cynthia displayed her champion prowess, proving that even a team of champion-level Pokémon was no match for her, demonstrating the difference in skill between champions.

But even though they couldn't defeat their opponent, they still managed to escape. Team Galactic has a lot of tricks up their sleeve!

"I had a Psychic-type Pokémon seal off the entire villa's space beforehand, creating a Champion-level energy barrier that even a Champion-level Pokémon couldn't break through with teleportation."

Cynthia's voice slowly echoed through the research institute. Ash had already guessed what was going on the moment he heard her utter the word "rift."

That must be related to Giratina's power.

During the time Giratina was under Red Sun's control, Red Sun used Team Galactic's technology to extract a significant amount of Giratina's power, thereby creating various bizarre gadgets for traversing space.

Like the two Team Galactic members I met in the Crystal Tower today, they used Giratina's power to tear open space when they left, so that Mewtwo and Rayquaza couldn't stop them.

Although this was due to the time constraints, it also reveals what kind of monster items Team Galactic created using Giratina's power.

"As expected, he's a cunning rabbit with three burrows. Someone like Red Sun probably planned his retreat route from the very day Team Galactic was formed," Professor Oak remarked, but he wasn't too surprised.

The leader of Team Galactic is not so easy to capture. Just like now, Team Rocket is in ruins, but they still haven't found Giovanni's whereabouts.

As the leader of an organization, you're not so easy to catch.

"That's right." Cynthia's voice carried a hint of resentment, but it was quickly suppressed. "However, I've at least removed one of the thorns in Sinnoh's side. We've completely taken control of the network of relationships he's built up over the years."

"All his business partners, political connections, and gray industries operating under the guise of charity were wiped out in this operation."

"The reason he was able to keep a low profile before was because he had this protective umbrella shielding him from the wind and rain. Now that the umbrella is gone, it will be much more difficult for him to do anything underhanded than before."

She paused, her voice filled with an indescribable gratitude.

"Ash, this information is invaluable to our Sinnoh League. If we let him continue to lie low, the consequences will be unimaginable. If he advances further, he will reach the upper echelons of Sinnoh, and the consequences will be unpredictable. I, and the Sinnoh League, owe you a favor."

Ash scratched his head and smiled a little embarrassedly: "No need to exaggerate. We just happened to come across this information. Even if it wasn't me, but someone else, if they knew about this, they would definitely try to tell Cynthia and the Sinnoh League."

"It's just a coincidence—Ash, can you tell me how you knew that Sun was the leader of Team Galactic? He hid it so well that if you hadn't provided the information today, even in ten years we might not have been able to catch him red-handed."

"But he had already prepared to evacuate before you even gave us the information, which shows he foresaw this situation—so, what exactly did you go through?"

Cynthia's curious voice came from the other end of the phone. She really wanted to know how Ash managed to uncover someone who was hiding so deeply.

If it weren't for Ash's information, Red Sun would still be a thriving and wealthy Sinnoh man.

Ash hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, amidst the swaying of the gravity ball, he chose to tell the whole story: "Miss Cynthia, is there anyone else with you?"

"No. Don't worry, I assure you, after you tell me this, I won't tell anyone else, including the Alliance." Cynthia made her assurance.

"Okay, here's what happened—" Ash told Cynthia everything that had happened inside and outside the Crystal Tower that day.

The sudden appearance of Pluto and Saturn, their brainwashing of Mei, the forced infusion of the Unknown Totem into Yveltal's essence, Rayquaza descending from the sky, Pluto being knocked out of control by Rayquaza's "Dragon's Eye" move, and finally the two members of Team Galactic fleeing in a sorry state.

When Ash mentioned that Giratina had offered to stay by his side, there was a noticeable pause in breathing on the other end.

When Giratina explained to him that the Platinum Orb in Cynthia's hand could locate Giratina's position, Cynthia uttered the words "Platinum Orb" softly, her tone carrying an indescribable complexity.

"So Giratina is with you now because it has nowhere else to go."

"The Sun can always find its location with the Platinum Orb. It can't return to the Reverse World, nor can it go to Palkia and Dialga, for fear of attracting the Sun's attention. So it can only stay by your side, right?"

Ash nodded and added, "I will protect Him."

The silence on the other end of the phone lasted for several seconds.

Then a helpless sigh and lament came from the phone.

"A fifteen-year-old boy defeated the ruler of the Reverse World and even subdued Him, and then made a future challenge pact with Rayquaza, the ruler of the skies." Cynthia's voice was so soft it was almost a murmur, "Ash, do you know that everything you've done is enough for people to brag about for a lifetime?"

A lifetime? Ten lifetimes!!

Cynthia was already downplaying it; in reality, everything Ash did was something countless people would never encounter or be able to do in ten lifetimes.

She had tried to think of the most outrageous possibilities, but no matter how she thought about it, she couldn't believe that Ash had actually defeated and captured Giratina!

Even though Ash said Giratina was only temporarily attached to him, just tell me whether it went into the Poké Ball or not!

Furthermore, given Ash's charm and Giratina's promise, it's only a matter of time before Giratina truly belongs to Ash in the future.

Although Sun is strong, in Cynthia's eyes, Ash is an even more incredible being. In the battle between the two, Ash will surely win. Since ancient times, evil has never triumphed over good.

That being said, after saying the above, Cynthia immediately followed up with, "What are your travel plans for the next leg of your trip?"

"Next?" Ash paused for a moment. He had almost forgotten that he was still traveling in Johto. He had already collected four Gym Badges, plus a Pyramid Proof.

That makes a total of six badges. With just two more badges, I can participate in the Silver Tournament.

However, Serena only has two badges, and her team is not yet complete, so it's uncertain whether she will have a chance to participate in this year's Silver Tournament.

We can only take it one step at a time.

As for where they originally planned to go next, that should be—

"In Blackrock City, there are two very powerful Dragon-type Gym Leaders. I plan to take down both badges there in one go, and then I'll have enough badges."

Smoky City is home to the strongest gym in the Johto region.

Originally, the strongest gym in the Johto region was Ryuu in Kaji Town. However, Ryuu seems to have stopped battling for some reason. Although the Kaji Gym still exists, it is mostly his students who act as gym leaders to fight.

Therefore, the strongest gym in the Johto region at present is the Smoky Gym in Smoky City.

Not to mention, there's also a Dragon Gym from the Galar region stationed near the Inkstone Gym.

The Dragon Gym in the Galar region is called the Hammerlocke Gym, and its leader is named Raihana, who considers himself Leon's rival.

In reality, he was indeed able to go toe-to-toe with Dan, and even among champion trainers, he was a level above.

In the Galar region, he is hailed as the number one person below Leon, meaning he is the second strongest being in the entire Galar region.

Therefore, when Ash learned that there were two gyms in Blacksmith City, he had already set his sights on Blacksmith City as his next destination. If it weren't for the Crystal Tower incident, he would have already set off for there by now.

"Inkstone City? Are you planning to teleport there instantly, or go back to your original starting point and walk there?" Cynthia asked again.

Ash was starting to get a little confused. Why did Cynthia need to know so much detail? But he still honestly told Cynthia, "Go back to where you left off, and then walk there."

Although he could easily have Mewtwo teleport him to his destination, as mentioned before, that would defeat the purpose of the journey.

Moreover, there is still a long time before the Silver Tournament begins. Even if he walks to Blacksmith City and eventually defeats the two gyms there, it will still take several months.

The rest of the time can be spent improving oneself while preparing for Serena's gym challenge.

"Okay, I'll start from Sinnoh and wait for you in Smoky City. I'll go with you before Red Net arrives." Cynthia's cool voice came from the other end of the phone, but her words made Ash and the others gape.

Judging from what Cynthia is saying—she plans to stay with them for the rest of the journey?!

"Miss Cynthia, this is—"

"I know, Ash, you are very strong, but the Red Sun incident is not just a personal matter. It involves the Sinnoh League, or even the entire Pokémon League. For both moral and legal reasons, I must take full responsibility for this."

Cynthia's voice was very calm, as if she were saying something perfectly normal: "After all, I promised you, Ash, that I wouldn't publicize this, so this is something only I, the Sinnoh Champion, can handle~"

"I'm also planning to take a vacation, and traveling with you guys is the same thing. I'm also planning to take my little apprentice to see the world."

"A little apprentice?" Ash's eyes widened. Hearing Cynthia's words, she actually took on an apprentice? When did this happen?

The news of the Sinnoh champion taking on an apprentice should have spread all over the world by now.

"That's right. A friend asked me to take her under my wing for a while, saying it would broaden her horizons. I felt the little one had potential, so I took her on as my apprentice." Cynthia's clear voice came from the other end of the phone; obviously, the apprentice she was referring to wasn't Kai.

It wasn't a joke; he had actually taken on an apprentice.

"Anyway, it's settled then. I'll be waiting for you guys in Blackrock City." With that, Cynthia hung up the phone, leaving Ash and the others looking at each other in bewilderment.

The Sinnoh champions are going to join their travel group? Even though it's supposed to be following behind, it still feels like a dream.

However, Cynthia's concerns were not unfounded. It's easy to catch a thief in a thousand days, but difficult to guard against one in a thousand days!

Ash is currently carrying a Giratina tracking device, which means he could be ambushed by Sun at any time. On the other hand, they can't find Sun's location at all, putting them in a completely passive position.

Cynthia's offer to secretly protect them was simply to add an extra layer of security.

Adding another champion to the peak means more than just a small amount of power. Even though Ash now has three God-level powers including himself, the help of a champion cannot be underestimated.

Moreover, Cynthia also said that although she would follow Ash, she would not join Ash's team, but would keep a distance from him so that she could catch him off guard when he attacked.

Now that the matter has been settled, Xiaozhi decided not to think about it anymore. If she wanted to go, then she could go.

Right now, we need to sort things out in Pallet Town before starting afresh.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye. In those two days, the impact on Pallet Town began to fade slowly, and even disappeared altogether.

Xiao Mei also woke up from her coma. She didn't remember anything about Team Galactic, but she did remember that she had created a magical elf and regarded it as her father.

When she regained consciousness, she found it very strange that she had mistaken an elf for her father, but that didn't stop her from knowing that her father was gone forever.

As Mei awakens, Unown also regains some of its power. Ash is about to use Aura to see if he can communicate with Unown and find Professor Shuri's whereabouts.

As a result, the unknown totems all flew away at once.

Ash and Mewtwo followed, and finally saw Unown enter a mysterious space in a ruin. At the same time, a figure was also spat out by that mysterious space. That figure was none other than the long-lost Professor Hideki!

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