Even Sinnoh champions have to work hard.

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“Pikachu…” Damaranchi fell into an eerie silence. As the president of the Pokémon League, he certainly couldn’t possibly not know what Pikachu was.

"Did that person offend Professor Oak back then? And why is Professor Oak so vengeful, waiting until now to take revenge on his child?" Damaranchi asked tentatively, finding it surprisingly possible that Professor Oak's kind smile might conceal a dark side. Damaranchi was unusually interested in exploring the mind of a scholar.

"Stop joking, President." Kazama Shiramo was a little amused and exasperated. Damaranchi's lame jokes were very famous within the League, the kind that would immediately cause an awkward silence. "You can't blame Professor Oak. It's just that the kid messed up at the crucial moment. You can only say it's fate."

"If it's fate, why don't you follow it?" Damaranchi's voice carried a strange meaning, sounding like a reassurance, but more like a provocation.

"Follow fate?" A hint of displeasure flashed across Kazama Shiramo's face. "Follow whom? Arceus? When I commanded the twelve gods to beat Asuna to the ground, I never considered anything like fate."

On the other end of the communicator, Damaranchi revealed a strange smile. A person's outward appearance may change over time, but their core personality is hard to erase, especially for those who are inherently proud and have a strong sense of justice. Even if they appear gentle on the outside, their pride may fade, but their integrity will always remain.

“Please show some respect to Arceus. After all, he is a Pokémon that belongs to this world community. Moreover, what happened back then was not intentional. The mistakes she made when she lost her mind and went mad were not her true intentions.”

“President Damaranch, if you’re here as a lobbyist, then there’s no need for that.” Kazama Shiramo’s voice became a little stiff: “From your perspective, choosing to forgive her for the sake of the bigger picture is absolutely correct. After all, you made this decision for the stability of the entire world, which is understandable, because you are not just representing yourself.”

“But I’m different!” Kazama Shiromo’s tone was very firm: “I’m just a retired champion. I don’t represent any group now, I only represent my own will.”

"I still love this beautiful world, and I'm still willing to risk my life for its stability and peace. This is all based on my own will. Likewise, my own will can decide that I will not forgive her, even knowing she lost her mind at the time, and clearly understanding that she didn't intend to kill my senior!"

"But is unintentional killing not killing?"

"Can something be easily forgiven just because it wasn't intentional?"

"I know she is the creator goddess, so she must be forgiven by this world!"

"That's why I retired from the Sinnoh Championship immediately after that incident!"

"Because I cannot hate her as the Sinnoh Champion!"

"I cannot represent the will of the Sinnoh region to hate her!"

"So I hate her only in the name of my own will, only in the name of myself!"

"I, Kazama Shiramo, cannot forgive him!"

……

"I'm sorry, President, I lost my composure a bit." Kazama Shiromo rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

“It’s nothing. There is indeed one Charmander left in the League, with Champion-level potential. Someone will send him directly to Professor Oak’s lab, but…” Damaranchi paused, “When you send him there yourself, be careful with your method. Don’t let the child realize that he is special.”

"Understood, Chairman. I won't make such a basic mistake." Kazama Shiromo's lips curled into a slight smile. Being a director was a fantastic experience, and with that thought, he hung up the communicator.

On the other end of the communicator, Damaranchi turned to look at the 'girl' sitting in the chair and said calmly, "You heard it too, didn't you? He still hasn't been able to resolve this inner conflict..."

The silver-eyed girl stood up and slowly walked outside, her waist-length black hair swaying gently, not only because of her walking, but also because her body was trembling...

I never needed the whole world's forgiveness; all I wanted was your forgiveness...

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P.S. Jolteon is so cute, aren't you going to give it a thumbs up?

P.S. There are so few more recommendations today. It seems Professor Oak, that old geezer, doesn't have the same popularity as Ho-Oh.

Chapter 29 The new movie has been decided.

The Poké Balls sent from the League were all red and white without exception.

This is also the Poké Ball produced by the league the most.

In public, in order to create a good image for the red and white ball, the champion Elite Four and even gym leaders usually use the red and white ball in public.

But if the red and white balls are really that good, why are there also special balls like the Fireball, Deluxe Ball, Healing Ball, Intermediate Ball, and Advanced Ball?

Of course, it's because the red and white balls are really useless.

Admittedly, the quality of the red and white balls produced by the league is very high. Perhaps the red and white balls are not very attractive and do not have any cool functions, but the quality is absolutely top-notch. No one would dare to joke about such an item that is closely related to every trainer and is even entrusted with their life partner. If something goes wrong, no one would dare to take the responsibility.

However, this does not mean that the red and white ball is the best choice!

The better the product, the less likely it is to be produced; this is almost an ironclad rule with very few exceptions.

The reason why special Poké Balls are so precious is naturally because they have unique value.

The comfort and adaptability of the Intermediate Ball and Ultra Ball are far superior to those of the Red and White Ball. In addition to these advantages, the Luxury Ball can also provide a good living environment for Pokémon, making it almost the best Poké Ball for Pokémon to experience.

The Heal Ball, as its name suggests, is very beneficial for Pokémon. It provides excellent recovery and healing effects for Pokémon that have suffered significant health depletion or injuries after battle. Especially for Pokémon with hidden injuries, the Heal Ball's slow and continuous repair and healing abilities are superior to those of a Pokémon Center.

There are many other types of Poké Balls, such as Nest Balls, Dive Balls, and Weight Balls, each with its own unique function. Equipping different types and categories of Pokémon with different Poké Balls is an excellent practice.

Although most trainers find it difficult to obtain these precious Poké Balls, those who do manage to acquire them will absolutely prioritize using them.

"The league is still as poor as ever. A little dragon with the potential of a king-level being is contained in a red and white ball."

"Hasn't the standard setup for the league always been red and white balls? When has there ever been any discrimination?" Professor Oak glanced at Kazama Shiro, who was clearly letting out a sigh of relief, and realized that he had barely managed to salvage his reputation in his later years.

"How do you plan to give it to Ash?" Professor Oak frowned. "You should know very well that you can't just give it to him like this. The only gift a person can receive in their lifetime is their starter Pokémon. Other Pokémon only have meaning if you catch them yourself. Even Lance caught Dratini with Dratini's approval."

"Of course I know it's impossible for Ash to get this Charmander so easily. It's not a good thing from any perspective. Pokémon only have meaning if you get them yourself."

"What are you planning to do?" Professor Oak slipped aside to tidy up his desk, but he was still very curious about what Kazama Shiramo was going to do.

Kazama Shiramo's lips curled into a strange smile: "Go find an acquaintance and borrow their rich kid for me. Give this little fire dragon to that kid first, and then let this little fire dragon fight against a few opponents that it has no chance of winning."

"What's the point of this?" Professor Oak asked, puzzled. "Isn't this the Charmander you prepared for Ash? What's the point of giving it to other children?"

"Hehehe," Kazama Shiro couldn't hold back any longer and let out a lewd laugh like a pervert, looking as if he had fallen into the evil camp: "That way, that brat can throw this little Charmander on Ash's path under the pretext that it's weak, and then there will be a good show to watch."

"You mean..." Professor Oak looked at him as if he were a monster: "Indeed, given Ash's personality, no matter what a Pokémon is like, he will wholeheartedly help it."

"But how can you guarantee that Ash will definitely encounter this Charmander? What if someone sees it beforehand and takes it away?" Professor Oak clearly has some brains beyond just research; at least he considers things quite thoroughly. "And how can you guarantee that Ash will definitely catch this Charmander?"

"And the most important thing is..." Professor Oak said with some concern, "Pokémon that have been abandoned usually become more unruly than wild Pokémon. They are very wary of humans, and even if they are caught again, they are very likely to be disobedient. They also have difficulty getting along and cooperating with their trainers. Have you considered these issues?"

"of course I know."

"I'll arrange for people to stop passersby from helping this little Charmander. Just tell them it's a movie shoot. As for Ash..."

Kazama Shiromo sighed, feeling a bit disappointed in Satoshi, who even overslept and was late on the first day of the competition: "I've already given him the opportunity. Because he's the child of a senior, he can naturally have a higher starting point than other children, but that's all."

"To become a truly excellent trainer, the help of others can only be auxiliary. The path of a trainer can only be walked step by step by oneself!" Kazama Shiramo looked at the simple red and white ball in front of him: "He missed one opportunity, and now I can make it up to him once. I can give him the opportunity, but whether he can get this Charmander depends on his own fate."

"If he didn't go to save the little Charmander, or failed to catch the Charizard, then that's his own problem! I won't help him with that. A person who can't walk this path on his own can't become a truly top-tier trainer." Kazama Shiromo looked at the Luxe Ball at the very center of his belt. It represented the proudest thing in his life, the starting point of everything, and the beginning of his journey to the peak!

"What if that little Charmander doesn't behave? Many Pokémon experience this, and it happens to them?" Hiroki asked tentatively.

A cold glint flashed in Kazama Shiro's eyes: "If he can't even do this, he might never become a top trainer in his life. Even if he is the child of a senior, he can only stop here."

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P.S. I'm so sorry, because the order of the drafts was messed up, Chapter 28 was posted a day later than Chapter 29. Damn it, when I checked today, the plot didn't seem to connect well. Turns out, Arceus's appearance was missing! Oh my god!!!

P.S. For those who missed Chapter 28, please refresh the table of contents and go back to check the previous chapter for any deletions and revisions! I sincerely apologize; I was a bit groggy last night because I had to attend classes during the day and stayed up late!

P.S. I'm begging for votes in a deep bow! I'll add an extra chapter after the book is released to apologize!

Chapter 28 (Supplement to Chapter 28)

Actually, there's nothing wrong with the Pewter City Gym itself; in fact, it's quite friendly to new trainers.

After all, the starter Pokémon, whether it's Squirtle or Bulbasaur, can provide a good challenge experience when challenging Pewter City Gym. Even if they fail, their stat advantages make it seem like a fair fight. Even if it's a battle of weaklings, it can at least provide children with a relatively good gaming experience.

Yes, it's like watching VG play against TOP, they're evenly matched opponents!

Even Charmander, which is weak to Rock-type Gym Leaders, can learn a move called Steel Claw at lower levels that allows them to easily challenge Rock-type Gym Leaders!

It's manageable to deal with.

However, Ash's starter Pokémon is Pikachu, an electric mouse, which is inherently weak to Electric-type Pokémon like Onix and Geodude! Kazama Shiramo was already having a headache thinking about this. What way could Pikachu possibly fight Onix? Unless it's an absolute level advantage, there's basically no way. And very few Pokémon like Pikachu can learn Steel Tail.

Judging by the time, several days have passed since the start date. Ash should have arrived in Pewter City by now. It seems too late to stop Ash. We can only hope that the kid won't be discouraged by the failure.

Discarding Professor Oak, that useless piece of trash, Kazama Shiramo impatiently took out his communicator and quickly searched through his contacts, finding a long-forgotten name—Damaranchi.

The chairman of the Pokémon League, the most respected elder in the entire league.

"President."

"It's amazing, Bai Mo, that you would actually contact me on your own initiative." An aged voice came from the communicator, carrying a kind smile, yet also an air of solemn authority that made people unconsciously respect it.

"President Damaranchi, I have a favor to ask of you." Without beating around the bush, Kazama Shiramo knew very well that it would be pointless to try to outsmart this old man.

"Tell me what it is, Qing. It's rare for you to ask me for a favor."

"The Alliance should still have some of the three starter Pokémon they sent this year left, right? You know what I mean, those with potential at the Champion level or above!"

……

"Why would he want this? If it were for his child, Sephiroth would have already made arrangements. The starter Pokémon sent there should all have top-tier potential."

"Something unexpected happened." Kazama Shiromo sighed. Why should he have to clean up the mess that Professor Oak made? "Ash didn't get the starter Pokémon. Instead, his first Pokémon was a Pikachu."