What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

Damn it! Hell is empty, all the devils are here on earth!

What day is it today?

My childhood sweetheart kissed my husband right in front of me, and I watched like a victim. Are you kidding me?!

"Xiao Zhi, hug me."

"Huh? Is that so?"

"Ah."

Noticing Xiangzi's gaze from afar, Mu couldn't help but look up and offer his opinion to Xiaozhi.

Nestled in Xiaozhi's warm embrace, Ruoye Mu was speechless for a moment, unsure how to express the myriad emotions in her heart. She was simply captivated by the boy's profound charm.

Mu: Childhood sweethearts? I'd rather have my husband with me; Xiangzi's boyfriend is also my husband.

"Mumu!!!" Incidentally, Xiangzi was completely enraged by Mumu's betrayal.

He almost pulled out his fastest Pokémon, Regigigas, to beat up Mutsu while Ash wasn't looking.

“ano?” ×N

"Hmm?" Ash lowered his head, his gaze falling on the Regigigas beside him. He noticed that Regigigas had begun to decompose, its body, which had originally emitted a faint glow, gradually dissipated and turned into a group of tiny Unknown Totems.

These unknown totems shimmered softly in the sunlight, looking somewhat bewildered, as if they were unaware of what had just happened.

"ano..." "ano..." "ano..."

They floated in the air one by one and began to slowly move towards the ruins of Aluf.

The crystallization of Kikyo City, whose originally solid and stable structure gradually became fragile, like grains of sand in an hourglass, was lost little by little, and eventually turned into countless tiny rays of light, which were scattered by the wind.

1276 The Changed Sakaki and Makoto, Their Goals

As the crystals dissipated, the entire city and the surrounding Pokémon were freed from their frozen state.

"What is this?" "An unknown totem?" "What happened?"

People and Pokémon suddenly regained their mobility, and everyone looked at the unknown totem floating in mid-air with doubt and confusion in their eyes.

Seeing everyone safe and sound, Ash breathed a sigh of relief and didn't dwell on the matter too much. Instead, he returned to Team Rocket's base with Xiangzi, Mutsu, and the Pokémon.

Inside the Rockets' makeshift base, the tension was palpable.

"Long time no see. I didn't get rid of you last time, but this time it won't be like last time."

Ash and Giovanni stood there face to face, their eyes locked in a tense standoff.

"Pika pika!"

Ash's eyes revealed undisguised hostility, and the Pikachu on his shoulder had its little ears perked up alertly, its body leaning slightly forward, releasing a small amount of electricity, showing that it was ready to launch an attack at any time to protect Ash.

"Seriously, I already admitted defeat last time, and you still want to fight me?"

Sakaki shook his head, denying his earlier hostility.

"Let it go this time. I've said before that the Rockets have disbanded, and I haven't done anything special in the past two years. Besides, I still owe you the favor of saving me. Here, take this."

His attitude changed noticeably, softening from his previous sharpness and coldness. He took a somewhat worn notebook from a pocket, then slowly walked up to Ash and handed it to him.

"What is this?" Xiao Zhi looked at the research data with a puzzled expression.

"The research data on Team Rocket up to date—that's why I've been here all this time—is to collect the data on Team Rocket up to date." Giovanni's voice became calm, conveying only a sense of peace and deep thought.

"With this research data, we should be able to improve the quality of life for humans and Pokémon to some extent."

"I will turn myself in."

"Confess?" Xiao Zhi's eyes widened at these words.

"After we get out, we'll go and try to become the Gym Leader, so let's meet next time as Gym Leader and Challenger."

There wasn't a single lie in it; Giovanni was stating the facts as if he were telling them, leaving Ash in a state of utter disbelief.

Giovanni, you actually want to become a gym leader?! Are you even thinking straight?!

Where did you go, you ruthless and heartless person who was determined to make a fortune with Pokémon?

More importantly, Xiaozhi couldn't see through the lies at all; he only saw the sincerity.

"Why?" Even Ash couldn't help but wonder about this change.

"Because there's a troublesome guy who's always saving the world. Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola—no matter where I go, I see him showing off his skills and saving the world."

"Fighting this guy would be truly foolish. More importantly, I've also grown to like this troublesome fellow and want to see the world he creates."

Sakaki's lips gradually curled up into a smile.

In the past few months, Ash's figure and heroic posture have spread all over the world. People and Pokémon in remote areas have probably heard of Ash's existence. He is a true hero, a hero who changes the world.

This attracted Giovanni to Ash's figure, making him want to see the future that Ash would create.

It's not that he doesn't want Pokémon to make a lot of money, but rather that he'd rather see what kind of path Ash will take.

Those who have interacted with Xiaozhi... will probably be unconsciously drawn to his spirit.

I seem to have changed too; I actually want to help others and stuff... I guess I've lost my mind.

"Just follow your own path, Ash Ketchum, the hero of the world. Let me see your future."

Looking sincerely at the boy in front of him, Sakaki's smile deepened.

"I understand, I'll show you!" Ash raised his hand, responding just as sincerely.

Although they were enemies before, Giovanni intends to go to prison to truly atone for his sins. In addition, the contents of this notebook can indeed improve the lives of people and Pokémon. Ash doesn't need to vent his anger; he clearly understands what he should do.

"I'm also planning to turn myself in." Just then, the bird raised its hand, attracting Ash's attention.

"When I get out, I'm going to beat you to a pulp, you stinking man! Just you wait!"

Arriving in front of Ash, Mako glared fiercely at him, pressing her finger against Ash's chest.

"No problem! I'll wait for you to come and beat you to a pulp!"

Ash's gaze was as fiery as fire, as if it could completely melt the body of a real bird.

Pokémon battles?! That would be so awesome!

As long as it doesn't affect other people!

"...Uh, sigh." Seeing this scene, even the real bird couldn't help but sigh.

What can you say to this battle-brain?!

"Ugh!! This is so annoying! It's really weird being around you! You've completely messed up my brain!"

It was as if Ash had tainted his mind and body; the bird could sense that it had become completely different from before.

Fallen into evil...? No, fallen into good! The longer I spend with Ash, the more I feel the changes within myself!

Damn it! It's a shame I didn't get revenge myself, but it's not bad to be able to see Ash's cool moves on TV from prison!

Ugh! What am I thinking?! No, I'm totally in love!!

"In short, thank you, Ash, for saving Giovanni. Giovanni has done me a great favor, so I am very grateful to you. I am very sorry for what happened at Mount Rainbow. I am so sorry."

Suddenly, Makoto stood up, her movements appearing very solemn.

She bowed deeply, a bow that was both large and long, expressing her sincerity and remorse.

Makoto's shoulders trembled slightly, showing that she was quite agitated at the moment.

"Thank you for being there for me at the right time."

When she looked up again, a smile appeared on Masato's face.

That smile conveyed a sense of relief and determination.

Even if I don't go out to catch Pokémon, I've been able to feel a special sense of security over the past two years.

The world is slowly returning to order, and both humans and Pokémon are moving in a positive direction.

It seems... that even without doing anything related to the Rockets, one could live a happy life.

The real bird was completely different from before, leaving Ash speechless.

"I see. Then take care of yourself."

He knew that what the Rockets had done was unforgivable.

Ash will never forgive, but he can accept Giovanni and the real bird as they are now.

It is true atonement, not just empty words.

Currently, both of them are determined to achieve this.

Both humans and Pokémon change.

1277 Xiao Zhi, who is called "Husband"

But... True Bird's gaze suddenly shifted to Xiangzi behind Xiaozhi.

"Huh? Why are you looking at me?" Xiangzi blinked in confusion, completely unaware of his ill-fated relationship with the real bird.

Why am I looking at you?!

You wretched woman, I used to top up your phone credit when it was overdue!

I was so angry at the time that I just deposited 10,000 yuan into your account!

You're not going to pay me back, are you?!

Shinonome clenched her fists, feeling that she wanted to punch that woman more than Ash did.

Wait... I suddenly remembered something good!

"Hehe!" Suddenly, Makoto's smile changed dramatically. A mischievous and cunning glint flashed in her eyes, and her smile turned wicked.

"Chirp—!!!" Her movements were swift and decisive. She suddenly stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Ash's neck, and pressed her lips tightly against Ash's lips, kissing him forcefully.

Xiangzi: I'll kill you!

This sudden act of intimacy shocked and bewildered everyone present, especially Xiangzi.

"Are you courting death?" Xiangzi's eyes sharpened instantly, and the murderous aura within her burst forth like a ignited flame. Her body trembled with tension, ready to launch an attack at any moment.

You think you can fool me twice more today?

"Ugh! How scary (meow)!" The three idiots from Team Rocket were so frightened that they huddled together.

"This is my first kiss! Ash, let's meet again in a few years, maybe a decade or more. I will express my gratitude and protect you then."

The real bird was not intimidated by Xiangzi's murderous aura at all.

"I'm not like some woman who can't even afford to top up her phone credit, someone who wouldn't be able to protect you."

Instead, she revealed a devilish, provocative expression, a smug smile playing on her lips.

Ash: "No problem!"

...

Giovanni and Makoto were arrested by the Johto police for their actions, and the notebooks they possessed were handed over to the Pokémon League as important evidence.

This notebook documents their research and findings, and may contain information that has significant implications for Pokémon training and the Pokémon ecosystem.

Therefore, the Johto League decided to send the notes to various regions so that more researchers and trainers could learn and study their contents in order to improve everyone's quality of life.

As for Team Rocket's bumbling trio—James, Meowth, and Jessie—after their adventure in the Johto region, they chose to leave to find a new life and adventure.

Although they often do foolish things, their potential and strength are undeniable.

As long as they stop doing bad things, they are fully capable of finding their place in the Pokémon world.

Ash didn't seem to care too much about Team Rocket's departure.

He knew that everyone needed to find their own path, and the Rockets members were also constantly searching for their own direction.

"Sargas?~~" Meanwhile, Pokémon also have their own lives here.

"Kouga?" The shiny Gardevoir looked at Greninja with a strange gaze, making Greninja uncomfortable.

“Kougaga~ (It’s safest here.)” Greninja came to Ash’s side, feeling a warmth in its body and mind, enjoying the company.