Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master

"If you do a good job of taking care of Mom this time, I will give you pocket money."

"Really? Mommy loves you so much!"

Upon hearing that she wouldn't have to train and would even get pocket money, Serena immediately jumped into her mother's arms, knowing she could go to the new city to buy all the cute things she liked.

Saki helplessly held her daughter.

"The main reason I'm taking you on this trip is to broaden your horizons by visiting different regions." Sachi glanced at the childhood photo of Serena on the table and sighed at how quickly time flies.

"In a few years, according to Carlos's laws, you will reach adulthood, and at that time you will have to choose your future goals."

"Have you thought about whether to go on a trip to become a trainer or pursue other dreams...?"

"Okay, Mom, I'll think about it carefully."

Realizing her mother was about to start nagging again, Serena quickly ran back to her room to pack her luggage.

"The capital..."

Serena was really looking forward to it, wondering if she would encounter anything interesting in such a faraway place.

Chapter 261 So You're a Strongman Too (Part 2)

"That's right, it's this kind of boss, we've successfully reached an agreement!"

"Now that the Kuoxing Company on the other side has agreed to sell its airship business, this mission was a great success, meow!"

Looking at the trio on the phone screen who were boasting about their achievements, Xiao Zhi nodded and praised them a few times, which was rare for him.

It is now the third day since Ash and Misty left Snow Mountain, and they continue their journey along the mountain range toward their next destination.

Fortunately, the rest of the journey was on the leeward side of the mountain, which was barren and without any forest due to the lack of rainfall.

The roadside was quite desolate, but that's why Ash and his friends didn't get lost and successfully followed the planned route to the Pokémon Center to rest.

Upon arriving at the center, Ash received a call from Kojiro and the other two.

"This acquisition will definitely give our Groudon Aerial Logistics Company a strong boost in market dominance!" Kojiro was very proud of the deal he had personally negotiated.

However, the amount they were asking for in the acquisition seemed a bit too much, which made Sundae a little angry.

“These are all important funds for Ash Ketchum to rule Kanto and even the world in the future. How can we waste them like this!” Sundae said.

This young lady with her amazing little brain seems to have been thinking about Ash's power strategy ever since she saw it.

It's becoming increasingly clear that Ash really intends to make breakfast based on the Crimson Group someday in the future.

It made her incredibly excited.

"I'm the kind of person who wants to participate in fun things like this!"

They even ingeniously added a pledge of allegiance to the company's training manual...

Sundae was particularly looking forward to seeing her father's true colors after Ash achieved his ultimate ambition with her help.

Ash: I really didn't!

He just wanted to be a Pokémon Master.

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Ash had criticized Sundae for this before, but she didn't expect that Ash thought she was annoyed that she had done something too conspicuous.

They immediately understood and went underground, beginning a low-key and patient strategy of gradual encroachment.

Furthermore, with the deliberate indulgence of Rika, the ruler of Rainbow City, the largest city in the vicinity, a large area around Dark City has almost been turned into a country within a country in the Kanto region by her.

Although Rika appears to be just a pretty girl with the demeanor of a Yamato Nadeshiko, she is actually a woman bursting with ambition inside.

Regardless of whether Ash thinks that way or not, his most "loyal" maid, Sundae, is already very seriously working towards this goal.

This put a lot of pressure on Xiaozhi.

"It's alright, I've looked at this plan. Just getting access to their transit centers throughout the Johto region is a pretty good deal."

"Not to mention, we can also take over several well-developed routes. I will personally talk to Sundae about it later."

Ash believes that spending any amount of money is worthwhile, all for those bird-like Pokémon.

After calming Kojiro and the others down, Satoshi was about to hang up the phone when, unexpectedly, Kojiro and the others suddenly leaned their heads closer.

"Boss, there's actually something else I need you to do."

"what's up."

"After this acquisition, the famous luxury spaceship Mandebreu will end its journey around the world."

"We will fly back to the airship headquarters in the Johto region for a temporary rest, after which a lavish banquet will be held to celebrate."

"Meow, they also extended a grand invitation to the chairman of the Crimson Group to attend a banquet and meet with the person in charge of Kuoxing Company for the final signing ceremony."

"The dinner itinerary involves flying from the airship headquarters to Asagi City. What do you think, Boss?"

The three rubbed their hands together, waiting for Ash's reply.

The Mandebreu, touted as the world's most luxurious airship, seems to be the only profitable project in the opposing airship division.

This one spaceship cost Xiaozhi an extra 100 million, it's impossible for him not to feel bad about it.

"We also need to check the condition of the spaceship, and the destination is Asagi City..." Ash thought to himself, "That's perfect."

"No problem, I'll participate!"

"Okay, boss. The spaceship is expected to arrive in three days. We'll be waiting for you at the flight headquarters."

After hanging up the phone, Ash quickly returned to his room at the Pokémon Center and asked Misty for a map.

What did you just say?

"It's Kojiro and the others. Their proposed acquisition plan for the 'Hot Dreams to the Sky No. 1' spaceship has been completed."

I'm speechless at Kojiro and the others' naming taste, since he himself isn't much better at naming things. Ash just took out a pen and drew a route on the map.

"They still can't forget about the spaceship."

"But there's good news, Xiaoxia. We don't have to walk to our destination anymore."

"After passing through one more town, we can head to the spaceship headquarters to board a luxury spaceship and fly directly to Asagi City, the location of the nearest gym."

That's right, Geyser City is the closest city to Ecruteak City to have a Gym.

After Ash and his friends challenged the Ecruteak Gym, the reason they planned to go to Celadon City first was...

Ash only learned from Matsu that the Gym Leader of Asahi City, Amy, was on vacation due to some matters.

The gym has been closed, which is why I chose to go to Cyan City first when planning my route.

Ash usually chooses to travel in a down-to-earth manner mainly so that he can meet more Pokémon along the way.

And to train for their partners.

However, the next long stretch is all mountain road, and there are basically no wild Pokémon living there.

Walking would be pure torture, and since Ash isn't a masochist, he chose to take the airship directly.

"And it's the Mandebreu, the ship that flies around the world, and is known as a five-star restaurant in the sky, Xia!"

Xiaoxia was overjoyed when she heard that she wouldn't have to walk anymore.

"That's great! Little Ash's blockhead has finally seen the light and he doesn't have to suffer anymore!"

Having endured wind and rain in desolate areas along the way, Xiaoxia was almost nauseous and didn't want to continue.

Therefore, Xiaozhi's suggestion was exactly what Xiaoxia wanted.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get going!"

Not wanting to stay a moment longer, Xiaoxia was even more eager than Xiaozhi this time.

After quickly packing their luggage, they took Ash's hand and left the Pokémon Center, heading towards the next town.

"Sigh, won't you rest a little longer?"

Xiaoxia only came to the Pokémon Center because she said she was tired.

Meanwhile, in the city of Miare in Carlos, Saki was also boarding a plane with Serena.

"Wow, is this the famous Mandelbrot?"

Serena, who was visiting such a scene for the first time, was very curious about everything.

"I never expected Mom to be so generous this time, taking a luxury spaceship to the capital."

"These plane tickets were also a gift from the event organizers."

Seeing her daughter so happy, Sachi also smiled with joy.

"So, Serena, if you become a famous armored rhinoceros rider like your mother, you can also be invited to ride in a luxury spaceship."

"Hey, then I don't want it."

"You silly girl."

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After walking for a long time, Ash and his friends finally arrived at the next town.

The latter half of the mountain range is indeed quite desolate, with only the Pokémon Center where Ash and his friends stayed and the town ahead.

However, it is a rare place with a good environment in this area, and it is also the only town, so it is quite prosperous.

"But why is this town called Warrior Town?" Ash's mind was filled with thoughts of "Oh darling~, so you're a warrior too!" as soon as he arrived.

As they walked, Xiao Zhi was surprised to find someone actually wrestling.

The crackling and popping sounds startled Ash, who quickly and quietly approached the courtyard from which the sounds were coming.

It turned out to be a blue Garchomp, locked in a passionate struggle with a Nidoking.

"Oh Flower Q~, New Nippori ↑ Patchouli!"

"Red↑yourAce, ah↑van game!"

Of course, Pokémon wouldn't actually say those things, but those sound effects were already playing in Ash's mind.

With a powerful swing, the crocodile easily flung Nidoking out of the circle drawn on the ground, rendering it unable to fight.

Then, as soon as Nidoking was thrown to the ground, his next opponent immediately took his place at the command of an old man in the courtyard.

Heracross, Bluehorn, Machamp... these are all Pokémon known for their strength.

Commanding the Mighty Crocodile was a muscular man wearing an orange t-shirt, and all the opponents were easily defeated by the Mighty Crocodile's fierce offensive.

"This crocodile is amazing! It's fought so many battles in a row without even breaking a sweat."

Misty really wants one of these powerful Water-type Pokémon!

Although her Squirtle recently evolved into Wartortle in a battle against Ash's apprentice, it still lost in the end.

Xiaoxia now wants her Wartortle to evolve further and become a powerful Pokémon like this Feraligatr.

"This Feraligatr has pretty impressive muscles," Ash thought, quite impressed.

At this moment, the burly man who was exercising in the field also noticed Xiao Zhi and his friends at the door.

"Um, you two are..."

The muscular man was a warm and hospitable person, and invited Xiaozhi and his friends into his house for tea.

"I see. You are trainers who just happened to be passing by and are challenging the Chengdu League."

After Xiaozhi and his friends finished introducing themselves, the burly man immediately introduced himself to them.

"Hello, I am Raiden, the trainer of Feraligatr and the owner of this Pokémon Sumo Gym."

"And the old man next to him is Mr. Shonosuke, the chairman of the Pokémon Sumo Association."

"Chairman!" Xia was surprised.

Chairpersons of Pokémon associations are usually respected elders in society.

I never expected to run into him in such an inconspicuous place.

"It's just a title." The old man's smile was very kind, telling Xiaoxia not to worry about it.

"I'm so sorry to have interrupted your training."