"Welcome both of you! I believe you will be happy with today's decision!" Ash smiled as he addressed Scyther and Bulbasaur near a small wooden house far from the Pokémon School.
Earlier that morning, Ash had found Scyther fully recovered from its injuries and decided to battle it. As a champion, Ash easily defeated Scyther, and Bulbasaur, watching nearby, became intrigued by the challenge. Deep down, Bulbasaur longed for the thrill of battle, but with few trainers visiting the area, it struggled to find opportunities to prove itself. In the original series, Ash had managed to win over Bulbasaur through sheer determination.
After their battle, Bulbasaur succumbed to Ash's strength and joined his team, eventually becoming one of his most valued Pokémon.
Ash's Poké Balls were specially crafted by the Oak family, allowing him to carry an unlimited number of Pokémon. He stored all his extra captures in Poké Balls, keeping them safe in his space ring.
After bidding farewell to Melanie, Ash and Brock continued their journey toward Vermilion City. At the time of separation, Brock had confessed something to Melanie, but the outcome of that moment remained a mystery.
"Ash, Uncle Matthew sent a message saying that Sinnoh's champion, Cynthia, is heading to Kanto to find you. It's probably because we disrupted Sinnoh's supply source at the Pokémon School a few days ago!" Brock shared as he checked his phone.
"Sigh... Huh!"
"Don't worry about her; let's focus on our journey!" Ash replied. Pikachu on his shoulder chirped happily, thrilled by Ash's mood. Having reached championship level, Pikachu was feeling particularly content.
"Your Pokémon's strength is increasing rapidly!" Brock remarked, glancing at Pikachu and recalling the status of Ash's other Pokémon during their last meal.
"Of course! With these secret manuals I've created, as long as you're willing to put in the effort for training, I guarantee that an ordinary Pokémon can reach champion status in six months to a year—definitely a quasi Champion, or at least a High Elite!" Ash explained proudly, pulling out a thick book filled with his research from the Oak Research Institute.
"Wow, that's impressive!" Brock exclaimed, admiring the handwritten notes. He could tell how much work Ash had put into compiling such a comprehensive guide.
"These techniques are powerful, but Pokémon with the same attributes can't learn them directly. They need to understand their body structure and meridian flow first," Ash elaborated. "Fortunately, I awakened my Sharingan, which helps me analyze other Pokémon's bodies. Otherwise, training Suicune would be a tedious task!"
"Pi~ Pikachu~!" At that moment, Pikachu pointed excitedly at a rock nearby, prompting Ash to turn around.
"That's a Charmander!" Brock instantly identified the Pokémon perched on the rock.
The Charmander had fiery red skin and a flickering flame on its tail but appeared weak, likely due to a lack of food for several days. Concerned, Ash opened his backpack and offered some Pokémon food.
"Eat quickly; it'll help you regain some strength!" he encouraged.
"Char~!" Charmander responded eagerly, feeling the warmth from Ash's aura. It quickly devoured the food, and Ash noticed that the flame on its tail had brightened slightly.
"Charmander, why are you out here alone?" Ash asked, noting that captured Pokémon usually weren't left alone in the wilderness. He suspected that Charmander had once belonged to a trainer, given its lack of curiosity towards Ash and Brock.
"Char~!" Charmander replied, now brimming with energy after eating.
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"How's it going with Charmander?" Brock asked, observing Ash's interaction with the little Pokémon. Knowing about Ash's connection to the Aura, he wasn't surprised by the bond they seemed to share.
In Kanto, there was a 50% chance for members of the Wright family to awaken the Aura. This phenomenon allowed them to tap into their latent dragon energy, which was further enhanced by a pilgrimage to Dragon Cave within six months. Those who possessed the power of dragon taming could significantly amplify the abilities of their dragon Pokémon, making them formidable partners in battle.
However, Ash's expression turned serious as he replied, "The situation isn't good. This Charmander seems to have been abandoned. It's been waiting here for three days, but its trainer never returned!" His frustration was palpable; he had always held a deep disdain for irresponsible trainers who neglected their Pokémon.