Ditto doesn't move

Quartz Tournament, Top 16; Silver Tournament, Top 8; Sakura Tournament, Top 8; Suzuran Tournament, Top 4; Hinoki Tournament, Top 8; Miarei Tournament, Runner-up.

Is there anything truly remarkable about this series of victories?

People tend to only remember the name of the first-place winner; they don't care who the second-place winner is.

Therefore, even though he had seen the announcement, Ash wasn't indifferent; rather, he disagreed with it from the bottom of his heart.

I have no right to be arrogant.

I have many friends: Xiaoxia, Xiaomao, Xiaogang, Serena, and many other companions I met on my journey.

While it's true that talking about battles can get exciting and intense, this isn't a joke; I'm seriously pursuing my dream!

I had originally planned to visit the Ruins of the Strong again to express my feelings to the companions I had met during my travels through the six regions, and then work together towards our goal.

but……

If you're talking about challenges, you can check it out.

He glanced at the Poké Ball on his waist. This little idiot now had absolute confidence, the confidence to defeat and humiliate anyone.

I have everything I need.

I have seriously considered whether the dazzling stage that Mr. Xia Ming promised me is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

I am aware that my beliefs and will have completely surpassed my past self at every moment.

With the bonds and help of companions from six regions, to use a quote from the recently popular Sky Expedition...

With power like that, what the hell can stop it? What the hell can stop it?!

Naturally, I carried Pikachu and strode confidently to the school playground.

Since it was during class time and there were no other students taking physical education classes, the playground was completely deserted and silent.

But this only added to the boy's anticipation.

The wind is quite noisy today.

It inevitably evokes images of dashing cowboys about to engage in a final battle in Western films.

What kind of expert will come to challenge us?

Just then, a sweet floral fragrance drifted in from afar.

Because the scent was so familiar, Ash didn't pay much attention to it.

After all, I smell this fragrance every day in class. It's the delightful scent that Sweet Bamboo emits whenever it unconsciously moves around after evolving into Sweet Wuni.

then……

The boy who could withstand even Pikachu's Thunderbolt, lift a Nebula weighing nearly a ton with one hand, and had defeated a Fighting Pokémon with his bare hands, suddenly drooped his eyelids.

The perfect physique of a super rookie has one thing that cannot be exempted from: abnormal status!

Ash and Pikachu, who had fallen asleep countless times because of Jigglypuff's singing, gradually became heavy-footed, their eyelids opening and closing, and they drifted off to sleep amidst the sweet fragrance of flowers.

It's a sleep powder!

Sleep powder added to the floral scent!

Then some people might ask, how could you, Sweet Wuni, use sleeping powder? Is this legal?

the answer is……

"Thank you, Sleepy Mushroom."

The little cook, who had somehow caught her second Pokémon, thanked her new companion.

Normally, the astonished boy would have already succumbed to sleep. He forced his eyelids open, trying to see who it was. Only when his eyelids were about to close completely did he finally see a familiar figure.

They didn't wait for a challenger, or subconsciously didn't consider the other person a challenger.

Ash, who had been struggling to stay awake, finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, even though Pikachu had already fallen asleep.

The people in front of me aren't from Team Rocket, nor are they Challengers. That's great!

"I didn't expect you to smile at me, Ash. Don't pretend anymore."

"Huh? Is that strange, Mao..."

"Don't get me wrong, Ash, I'm the one who issued the challenge."

"This……"

The boy was filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Why, why?

Aren’t we friends?

It was then that he noticed that besides Slimie, there was another Pokémon that he had never seen before that was following Mallow.

Immediately drawn to the Sleepy Mushroom, the boy was about to say something when he saw the Pokémon shake its head, causing even more sleep powder to scatter out.

"Go to sleep, Ash, don't waste any more time."

"Huh? You caught... a new Pokémon...?"

An overwhelming drowsiness surged up, nearly causing the astonished boy to faint.

"Just as he said, you really are arrogant. Is there no one else besides Pokémon that you care about?"

"Ash, your eyes can't see anyone but Pokémon, but there are many people who want to talk to you about the feelings and sentiments from back then."

With a thud, the extraordinary boy finally fell into a deep sleep.

Next time:

In a basement that no one could find...

Volume 2, Grand Alliance Chapter: Chapter 179 "Quack! It's Ji Tou Si! Everyone, retreat!"

On Melemele Island, in a basement that no satellite can detect, lies Ash's home.

Startled awake from his deep sleep, Ash was momentarily confused, then alertly shouted to the person opposite him:

"Gurgle! Stop fooling around, Mao! Put me down right now, I have important things to do!"

The young cook sitting opposite him still wore her familiar, energetic smile, making a phone call while smiling at Xiaozhi, whose hands were tied up with a rattan whip:

"Hehehe, Ash, you really didn't take what was said in the letter to heart. But it's okay, that way everyone will be even happier when you're questioned later!"

"Xiao Zhi, this place was generously donated by Mamane. It was specially designed and modified, and we've already spoken to your aunt and uncle beforehand, so no one will disturb us."

"Therefore, we have a very, very long time to resolve your problems, and we will absolutely not allow you to interfere with Mr. Xia Ming's battle!"

"Alright, Ash, haven't you noticed yet? Neither Pikachu nor your other partners are by your side right now."

The astonished boy froze for a moment, then struggled excitedly, saying:

"Where did you take Pikachu? Give me back my Poké Ball and my friends!"

The young cook sighed:

"Even though we know we won't hurt Pokémon, we still have Pokémon on our minds at a time like this."

"It's really hopeless."

"Alright, let's begin the program we've specially prepared for you!"

Music~ (snap fingers)

The logistics staff in the shadows immediately pressed the play button, and at that moment a powerful melody began to play, sounding like a very old song.

At that moment, four figures slowly emerged from the passage behind Mao.

"Xiao Zhi, do you like this song? They carefully selected it to commemorate a song with special meaning from the past, hehehe."

How could a fool who has completely forgotten his past memories possibly understand the meaning of a song?

But a strange feeling suddenly appeared, causing goosebumps to cover the silly thing's entire body, and cold sweat to pour down!

Who exactly are these four skilled fighters who have arrived?

Shh! YOUNG MAN!

Wow! It turns out to be four very pretty girls!!!

With their gorgeous clothes, exquisite makeup, and adorable faces, they were already known to be the epitome of beautiful girls.

Wow wow wow wow wow…

Looking at the four beautiful girls in front of him, to that idiot, they were more terrifying and horrifying than a billion villainous organizations!

The young chef, Mao, smiled happily and put down her phone, saying:

"Hehe, Mr. Xia Ming and I had a lot of trouble with this before."

"We then realized that someone like you, Ash, could never be touched by someone who hadn't truly traveled with you."

"I call them 'Hime-headed Four,' because I believe that once they've made up their minds about love, they'll definitely bring you endless感动 (moving moments)!"

"Don't ignore them, after experiencing Xia's escape, encountering girls with similar experiences, and being filled with resentment at being left unattended..."

"Right now, they're as powerful as the kings and champions among trainers if they want to correct your twisted beliefs!"

"Each one has their own unique strengths and memories. They know your experiences and past inside and out, and their secret weapon will give you an extra surprise!"

Just as Mao had described, the four beautiful girls revealed their true faces at the same time:

Serena's Stand ability is to reminisce about the hero who saved her when she was a child. Her abilities are to relentlessly pursue her husband after hearing the news and to give him a courageous farewell kiss when they part.

Latias' Stand ability is the wonderful encounter during a holiday in the Water City, and its power is an innocent heart and happy memories of swinging together.

Haruka's Stand ability is the feeling of being moved by a senior who supports her dreams, and her other abilities are the half of the ribbon medal they each possess and the reluctant look in their eyes when they parted ways at the underwater temple.

Hikaru's Stand ability is a trusted partner with whom she has developed feelings for someone, and her ability is never giving up after a high-five and the courage to wear a cheerleader uniform to support only one person.

The four beautiful girls took a step forward in unison, and their determination and domineering spirit soared into the sky, making even the most hardened straight man blush with embarrassment!

Faced with this true terror, even the most stoic and wooden-headed Ash Ketchum, who seemed like an ancient tree king, could only mumble incoherently:

"No...everyone...you...you can't...you can't...you can't do this, you can't!"

"Why not? We should take a picture of him, make countless copies, and send them to everyone who has formed a bond with you but has been forgotten and abandoned by you!"

Mao, whose rebelliousness level was already at its maximum, seemed to have finally witnessed the scene he had been waiting for, and said with a wicked laugh:

"Xiao Zhi, this is the Deng Duang Lang that Mr. Xia Ming and I prepared for you. Just enjoy it. Hahaha..."

"Didn't you want to confess your feelings to the Pokémon at the Ruins of the Strong and then tell Pikachu that you don't want to be a child anymore?"

"If you want to become an adult, then first take on the responsibilities that adults should bear, fulfill the duties that adults should have, and pay off what you owe, how about that?"

"So, now... now, are you still interested in being an adult?"

Already unable to speak clearly, the stuttering little mentally challenged child could only reluctantly say:

"I...I didn't...I didn't forget!"

Before he could finish speaking, the innocent Latias couldn't contain itself any longer and pounced on Ash, grabbing him by the side:

"Oh, Ash, why don't you come back to see me? I've been waiting for you, I miss you so much."

"Wow!!! Latias, you're...you're way too close!"

The other girls swarmed forward:

"Hehe, you watch Pokémon every day, why can't you look at me? Am I really not pretty at all?"

Serena chased after him, cupping Ash's face in her hands and saying:

"Can't you feel my feelings? Even after we've been apart for years, you won't even call me once?"

Xiao Guang, not to be outdone, stepped forward as well:

"Seeing you cry during the match, I even skipped an important game to come here. Aren't you moved at all?"

The idiot finally couldn't hold back any longer and screamed:

"No, I didn't! I've always remembered everyone, and I miss you all very much!"

Ji Tou Si just chuckled. You said you still remember us, that you still think about us, do we know that?

Those who only talk big but never take any real action are the worst.