[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-comparing-two-ashes-serena-is-too-blessed":3,"chapter-comparing-two-ashes-serena-is-too-blessed-dual-ash-comparison-serena-is-too-blessed-chapter-40":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dual Ash Comparison: Serena Is Too Blessed!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2167392,3655,"Chapter 40","dual-ash-comparison-serena-is-too-blessed-chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>The scene appears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The third day since leaving Saffron City.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【At night, Ash, Misty, and Brock are chatting around a campfire.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“It’s strange. Ash’s Squirtle has evolved into Wartortle, and his Charmander evolved into Charmeleon two days ago. Why hasn’t Bulbasaur evolved yet?” Misty asks curiously.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【All three Pokémon received the same training, and Bulbasaur joined the team even earlier than Squirtle and Charmander. Theoretically, Bulbasaur should have been the first to evolve. Why is it that the other two have already evolved, while Bulbasaur remains unchanged?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“I’ll have a good talk with Bulbasaur tonight.” In truth, Ash had also noticed this.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Bulbasaur’s level is already high enough for evolution. The reason it hasn’t happened yet is that Bulbasaur is actively suppressing it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The night has grown deep. Pikachu, Misty, Brock, and the other Pokémon have all fallen asleep.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【By the campfire, only Ash, Bulbasaur, and Mew—acting as a translator—remain.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ash doesn’t question Bulbasaur with an accusatory tone; instead, he chats with it like a friend.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【During the conversation, Bulbasaur opens its heart, telling Ash that it doesn’t want to evolve because it would become ugly.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【It doesn’t want to go from a cute Bulbasaur to a bloated Venusaur; it wouldn’t be able to find a girlfriend that way.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Upon learning Bulbasaur’s true thoughts, Ash can’t help but sigh. His Bulbasaur is still just a child, completely ignorant of the real world.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【To help Bulbasaur understand the real world, Ash tells it the story of a Dracovish.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Once upon a time, there was a Dracovish that was incredibly ugly. Everyone who saw it would complain, asking how such an ugly Pokémon could exist in the world.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Because everyone called it ugly, the Dracovish was always very insecure.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【But everything changed after the Dracovish became the World Champion. Every Trainer who saw it changed their evaluation to: “How can there be such a handsome Pokémon in the world?!”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Do you understand now, Bulbasaur? What’s the use of being cute? Strength is what matters most. Once you become the World Champion, you will be the most handsome Grass-type Pokémon in the entire world.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【After a long night of talking, Bulbasaur finally understands. Bathed in the moonlight, it successfully evolves into Ivysaur.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erika: “Pfft, sorry, I didn’t want to laugh, but hahahaha, Dark Ash is way too good at guiding his Pokémon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misty: “Who would have thought Ash’s Bulbasaur didn’t want to evolve just because it wouldn’t be cute anymore? Are Pokémon these days so vain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash: “Bulbasaur, is that really true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bulbasaur: “Bulba!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not. Even if it were, it wouldn’t admit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorelei: “What I really want to know is what the Dracovish in Dark Ash’s story actually looks like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl’s request must be satisfied. Leon immediately sends a picture of a Dracovish from his computer to the chat room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance: “It doesn’t look like a dragon, nor does it look like a fish. How can such an ugly Pokémon exist in this world?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s even more bizarre-looking than his Galarian Zapdos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon: “Dracovish has the Strong Jaw ability and its signature move, Fishious Rend (Dracozolt also learns it). Dracovish’s destructive power is also quite astonishing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Leon lists Dracovish’s advantages one by one, Lance immediately changes his tune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance: “Sounds like this Pokémon called Dracovish is actually quite handsome. Leon, do you know where one can catch a Dracovish?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(The book goes live tomorrow at noon. I hope my readers will contribute a first-time subscription. The author is a full-time writer supporting a family, so the first subscription is really important. Please, everyone. I’m not sleeping tonight; I’m pulling an all-nighter to stockpile chapters!!!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Main Text\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>65: Dark Ash’s Emotional Intelligence is Too High! Gifts for Serena and Misty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【After successfully resolving Bulbasaur’s inner conflict, Ash can finally breathe a sigh of relief.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The next day, he doesn’t rush on his journey, but instead begins special training with Ivysaur, Wartortle, and Charmeleon.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【This time, he assigns different training tasks to the three Pokémon. Ivysaur’s task is to learn the Substitute move, which will be a core skill for Ivysaur’s future battles.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Wartortle’s training is more conventional; Ash has chosen Hydro Pump for it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【As for Charmeleon, it needs to practice Dragon Claw.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanto Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dark Ash’s Charmeleon is so obedient; it’s truly enviable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash still remembers the situation after his Charmander evolved into Charmeleon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It went from being well-behaved and sensible to irritable and temperamental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could choose, Ash would rather his Charmander never evolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brock: “There’s no helping it. Dark Ash raised his Charmander to Charmeleon step by step, and Dark Ash has the ability to suppress Charmeleon, so it doesn’t dare to act out again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation on Ash’s side is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash didn’t catch that Charmander himself, and both evolutions were very abrupt. Plus, Charizard is the strongest Pokémon in Ash’s possession, which led to Charizard’s surly personality and refusal to follow orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misty: “I told you long ago that Charmander had a terrible personality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They risked so much in that heavy rain to save Charmander back then. If they had hesitated for even a second on the road, death would have been the only outcome for Charmander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They—especially Ash—gave so much, only to get this result. Misty really feels for Ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay. I believe that one day Charizard will listen to my commands.” Ash doesn’t feel aggrieved; he remains as optimistic as ever. “Charizard likes me too. When I’m in danger, it will step in to protect me. The reason it doesn’t listen to my commands, I think, is that my own strength isn’t enough yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misty smiles. This is the Ash she likes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go for it, Ash! I believe you will definitely succeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! I just thought of something very important.” Brock suddenly speaks up. “Previously, Charizard was the strongest Pokémon in Ash’s possession, but is it still the strongest now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eh? That’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single sentence wakes the dreamer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His team has added two new Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting Meltan aside—it’s still a child and has no combat power—Latias is different. It is the Eon Pokémon; taking down a Charizard would be a piece of cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pika Pika Pika Pika Pika Pika Pika Pika.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Pikachu also puffs out its chest, telling Ash not to forget about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is no longer what it used to be. After learning Zippy Zap, it is confident it can take down Charizard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, once this viewing and quiz session is over, I’ll let Charizard know what a real Trainer is!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serf rises to sing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【On the way to Celadon City, Dark Ash doesn’t encounter that hot-tempered, mischievous Mankey. The reason is simple: just like the Caterpie, the Mankey hasn’t been born yet at this time.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ash’s group arrives smoothly in Celadon City.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Just after arriving in Celadon City, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, and even Mew are deeply attracted by the perfume scent wafting from the perfume shop on the street.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Ash, can we go take a look at the perfume shop?” Misty asks, acting spoiled.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Sure enough, no woman has any resistance to perfume, and that includes a 9-year-old girl.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“I really can’t do anything with you guys. Let’s go browse the perfume shop.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【After getting Ash’s consent, Misty and Brock, with Pikachu and Mew, dash into the perfume shop with a ‘whoosh’.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The perfumes in the shop are dazzling, and the sales clerks are all young and beautiful. Misty and Brock are instantly mesmerized.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【While Misty and Brock are being pulled around by the sales clerks, Ash wanders around the shop.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【He actually doesn’t have much interest in perfume, but he can’t help it if the girls like it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【It’s been a long time since he sent a gift to Serena. Since he’s already in the perfume shop, he’ll pick a bottle for her.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ash’s emotional intelligence is still very much online. Since he’s buying for Serena, he naturally can’t leave Misty out. Since he’s here, he might as well pick a bottle for his mom and Sabrina. By the way, he heard that Celadon City’s perfume also has the effect of relaxing Pokémon and restoring their spirit. In that case, he’ll buy some for his Pokémon too.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misty: “Ash, learn a thing or two!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delia: “That’s right, that’s right. If you had half the emotional intelligence of Dark Ash, Mom wouldn’t have to worry about you not finding a girlfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash: “But I really don’t think perfume is of any use.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erika: “Hey, Ash, if you keep saying that, I’m going to get angry again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash: “Ah, sorry, Erika.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Thank you, Ash. I really like the perfume you picked!” Misty says, blushing.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Although she bought perfume in the shop herself, how could perfume she bought herself compare to a gift from the person she likes? Clutching the gift from Ash tightly, Misty feels as if she has fallen in love.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peony: \"It's over, it's over. Misty has truly fallen for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azurill: \"So what if she's fallen? Black Ash is so great; if I weren't a few years older, I'd be chasing after him too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daisy: \"It's not time to be happy yet. Have you forgotten about Serena? She was the first to arrive, and Ash even bought perfume for her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peony: “Sabrina, and Sabrina too. The Misty of that world is facing a lot of competition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris: “Sigh, no way around it. Excellent people always have many suitors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【When challenging the Celadon Gym, Erika’s attitude is extremely good upon discovering that the challenger is a big customer who just bought a large amount of perfume.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Not only does she bring out her prized tea to entertain Ash and the others, but she also gives them extra specially-made perfume.】\u003C\u002Fp>",1618,"2026-06-16T23:42:33.712Z","2026-06-17T00:04:53.823Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","944ab7431a26c33836a9c0380c97a549f1d276b796d150018dc563d7ac3d6ded","dual-ash-comparison-serena-is-too-blessed-chapter-41","dual-ash-comparison-serena-is-too-blessed-chapter-39",367,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdual-ash-comparison-serena-is-too-blessed-cover.jpg"]