Pokémon, Inkaros, my starter Pokémon

"Keep your voice down, Ash! You idiot, this is so embarrassing!"

A girl with short orange hair next to her immediately complained, her face showing helplessness.

"Haha, it's okay, Misty. This also represents Ash's pure and innocent expectation."

A neatly dressed, bronze-haired boy with squinting eyes smiled gently, but his seemingly closed eyes always managed to subtly and accurately scan every beautiful woman passing by.

It was Ash from Pallet Town, Misty from Cerulean City, and Brock from Pewter City!

Just then, a slightly salty sea breeze swept by, carrying with it the delicate and sophisticated scent of perfume emanating from the young woman in front of them.

Xiao Gang's nose twitched slightly, as if he had discovered a rare mineral vein, and he sniffed twice. He opened his eyes instantly, and although he quickly closed them again, he had already accurately locked onto Shengdai and Shidou, who were preparing to board the ship ahead.

"This fragrance...this noble aura...it's Miss Sundae!"

Xiao Gang's voice carried a hint of surprise.

"Sundae?"

Upon hearing this, Ash and Misty followed Brock's gaze and indeed saw the outstanding student from the Pokémon Research Academy.

"It really is Miss Yuto Seida!"

Ash immediately waved and ran over quickly with Misty. "Miss Sundae, what a coincidence! Are you here for the St. Anne's party too?"

Sundae and Tokito turned around at the sound and saw Ash and Misty running towards them, as well as Brock following behind them with a gentlemanly smile on his face.

"It's Xiaozhi, Xiaoxia, and Xiaogang. What a coincidence!"

Sundae gave a friendly smile.

These three were arguably the initial impetus for her decision to leave the academy and travel, and seeing them made Sundae very happy.

"Sundae, who is this...?"

After exchanging greetings, Xiaoxia noticed the distinguished-looking Shidou beside Shengdai. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she asked softly:

"Yes, Sundae, who is this? Is he your new friend?"

Ash was even more direct, curiously sizing up Toki.

Sundae stepped aside and solemnly introduced them to the three:

"This is Mr. Tokito, from Golden City."

"Saffron City? Sundae, you're already in Saffron City? You're so fast!" Ash exclaimed, his eyes wide with surprise.

"It's all because some guy with no sense of direction keeps leading us on long detours, otherwise we might have arrived much sooner."

Xiaoxia sighed helplessly and rubbed her forehead.

"Xiaoxia!" Xiaozhi blushed instantly, scratching his head awkwardly. Pikachu on his shoulder chimed in with a helpless "Pika..."

Xiao Gang remained gentle, though most of his attention was still on the smiles of the sundae and the other beautiful ladies around him.

After the laughter subsided, Ash's fighting spirit was rekindled, and he introduced himself to Tokito: "Hello, Mr. Tokito, I am Ash from Pallet Town, and my goal is to become a Pokémon Master. This is my partner Pikachu!"

"Pikachu~"

"My name is Xiaoxia, and I'm the Gym Leader of Cerulean City. Mr. Tokito, nice to meet you~"

"My name is Xiaogang, and my dream is to become a breeder."

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang then introduced themselves in turn.

Shi Dou shook hands with each of them, his attitude humble, and introduced himself: "Hello, I am Shi Dou, the owner of the Golden City Fighting Dojo."

"A gym leader!?"

Ash's eyes lit up when he heard those words, but Sundae's next words shocked him so much that he opened his mouth wide.

"Mr. Tokito is incredibly powerful! Just this morning, he defeated Mr. Lt. Surge's three Pokémon at Vermilion City Gym with only one Pokémon."

Sundae's tone carried a hint of pride.

"what?!"

Ash, Misty, and Brock exclaimed in unison, startling even Pikachu.

"That...that powerful Lt. Surge? And that terrifying Raichu? They were defeated by Tokito, and with only one Pokémon?!" Ash confirmed incredulously.

Ash has personally experienced the power of Lt. Surge and Raichu. His Pikachu fought with all its might and barely won after a fierce battle.

And this gym owner, who doesn't look very old, actually managed to crush everyone with just one Pokémon?

The difference in strength is simply too great!

"Of course, I was there!"

Sundae said, head held high and chest puffed out.

Ash's passion was instantly ignited. He took a step forward, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit, and shouted:

"Mr. Tokito! Please have a Pokémon battle with me!"

"Ash! That's so rude!"

Xiaoxia quickly grabbed him, saying, "How can you treat a handsome guy like that?"

"It doesn't matter."

Tokito didn't mind at all; on the contrary, he appreciated Ash's straightforward personality. He smiled simply, then took out a card he had prepared beforehand, which had the gym's address and contact information printed on it, and handed it to Ash, saying:

"If you'd like to battle, you're welcome to challenge my gym anytime you come to Saffron City. Here's my gym's address."

"Yes! I definitely will! Please take care of me then!"

Ash took the card as if it were a priceless treasure, clutched it tightly in his hand, and nodded vigorously.

After exchanging a few more words, the group walked together toward the boarding gate and, under the respectful guidance of the attendants, stepped onto the gangway leading to the Saint Anne.

As soon as they entered the cabin, even the well-traveled Sundae and Xiaogang couldn't help but let out a soft gasp of amazement at the sight before them.

The interior space is extremely spacious, with a high ceiling from which a dazzling crystal chandelier hangs, casting soft light into every corner. The gleaming marble floor reflects people's images, and an expensive carpeted staircase winds its way upwards.

Well-dressed trainers and gentlemen gathered in small groups, chatting and laughing quietly, while the air was filled with the faint aroma of delicious food and the melodious sound of a live band.

Waiters in smart uniforms carried trays of exquisite drinks and snacks, moving among the guests.

This is no ship; it's a floating luxury palace!

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Chapter 52 Julian's Advanced Evolution, Balus! (1 words)

Stepping into the magnificent main hall of the St. Anne, Ash felt like a country bumpkin visiting a grand garden, excitedly looking around. The long table laden with delicious food, the elegantly strolling rare Pokémon, and the intense battle atmosphere in the air all made his blood boil.

"Wow, this is awesome!!!"

"Don't always look like you've never seen anything like this before, Ash!!!"

Xiaoxia nagged Xiaozhi like a mother hen.

Soon, accompanied by a slight tremor and a long whistle, the huge cruise ship slowly sailed away from Kuye Port and began its voyage.

Just then, a sprightly elderly man in a crisp captain's uniform stepped onto the small stage in the center, picked up the microphone, and said in a loud voice:

"Distinguished guests, fellow trainers, welcome to the St. Anne. I am the captain of this ship. I hereby declare that this grand maritime exchange event has now officially begun and will continue until we return to port!"

"During this period, everyone is free to engage in Pokémon battles and exchange skills! At the same time, we will be paying close attention to every exciting match, and trainers who demonstrate outstanding skills during the battle will receive a mysterious gift prepared by our Saint Anne! So, I now declare—Free Battles, Begin!"

"Oh!!!"

The entire arena erupted in enthusiastic cheers and applause, instantly igniting the trainers' fighting spirit.

Ash rubbed his hands together excitedly and said, "Great! Let's find a few trainers to warm up first, and then challenge Mr. Tokito when we get to Saffron City. Pikachu, let's go!"

"Pickup!"

Ash, with Pikachu by his side, plunged into the crowd to find a rival.

Seida nodded slightly to Tokito and said, "Mr. Tokito, I also want to train myself. See you later."

"come on."

Shi Dou nodded in response.

Shi Dou had the same idea. The bracelet sensed that Julian's energy had reached a critical point, just one step away from evolving to LV36. It was the time to accumulate experience and solidify the foundation through actual combat.

Strolling through the bustling crowd, Shidou observed the battles taking place in various locations. Suddenly, Shidou noticed that a battleground not far away was completely surrounded, with gasps of surprise erupting from the crowd from time to time.

"Wow, that was amazing! You won again!"

"That's a nine-game winning streak, right? It'll be ten soon!"

"Who exactly is this guy? His Arbok is too strong."

As Shi Dou approached, he saw a muscular man standing in the center of the field, wearing a sleeveless vest that revealed his bronze muscles. He had his arms crossed and his face showed undisguised arrogance.

On the field, his Arbok, with its fierce eyes and hideous patterns, had just used a clean and swift Thunder Fang to knock down its opponent's Zubat.

"Hmph, are there any decent guys left? They're all weak and pathetic opponents, utterly boring!"

The burly man looked around, his tone full of sarcasm.

Upon seeing this, Shi Dou's heart stirred.

The experience package has been delivered to my doorstep; might as well take advantage of it.

"Let me be your opponent."

Parting the crowd, Shi Dou calmly walked into the battlefield and spoke serenely.

Upon hearing this, the burly man glanced down at Shi Dou. Seeing how young he was, his disdain deepened. He said, "Where did this little brat come from? He's not even fully grown yet and he's already trying to challenge others? Go play somewhere else and don't disturb my fun."

Shi Dou wasn't angry. He simply replied calmly, "What, are you afraid of losing to a 'little kid' like me, making your nine-game winning streak an old story, and losing face?"

"What did you say?!" The man was struck on a sore spot and flew into a rage. "Fine, since you've brought this upon yourself, I'll grant your wish. Now remember my name, Chen Ji. Don't cry later if you lose!"

Tatsumi?

Shi Dou felt that the name sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where. However, he was too lazy to investigate further and simply gave the name.

"Time Fighting".

"Hmph, I don't care what you're called, you're just a defeated opponent of mine." Chen Ji waved his hand impatiently.

At that moment, a referee dressed in a St. Anne's uniform strode into the arena and loudly announced the rules:

"Both sides, prepare yourselves. This battle will be a 1v1 singles match. The battle ends when one Pokémon is unable to battle. Now, let the battle begin!"

Tatsumi grinned maliciously, "Arbak, let's teach this kid a lesson!"

“Sarb!”

Arbok crouched down in the arena, its scarlet tongue hissing menacingly.

Tokito also dispatched his pre-prepared partners without hesitation:

"Julian, prepare for battle!"

"Youli!"

The fairy capsule opened, and a small, azure figure leaped into the arena, its eyes resolute, and a moist mist began to swirl around it.

When Julian, sent by Dou, appeared, a murmur of surprise and uncertainty arose from the crowd.

"What Pokémon is that?"

"I've never seen this before. The color and shape are so strange."

"Is it a new discovery in the Carlos region? Or... is it in the Parthian region?"

"I'm not sure."

Among the crowd were many trainers with Pokédex entries, who immediately took out their devices to scan Julian, but without exception, the results were: