Chapter 31

Everyone watched the extinguished White Light Curtain, full of anticipation, watching the gradually brightening Black Light Screen.

Want to see how a battle would go between Black Satoshi, who possesses Wave Guiding Power, and Nazi; it's certain Black Satoshi won't be beaten as badly as Ash from Bai Shijie, and maybe some tactic will appear.

【Nazi: Here I am, I'm really looking forward to battling Black Satoshi from Black World; I want to see whether Wave Guiding Power or Superpower is stronger.】

【Xiba: I think your Superpower, Nazi, is stronger—instant teleportation, shrinking people, and boosting Pokémon strength; I think Black Satoshi's Wave Guiding Power can't match your abnormal Superpower.】

【Wusong: I also think Nazi's Superpower is stronger; Black Satoshi hasn't shown much Wave Guiding Power, only seen him using it to communicate with Pokémon and scout surroundings, seemingly not used in battle much—maybe he's not very familiar with Wave Guiding Power.】

【Ailin: Could it be that Black Satoshi just hasn't met an opponent who can make him use Wave Guiding Power in battle?】

【Jadeliya: Hard to say; I haven't seen a battle between Wave Guiding Power and Superpower yet, but the key is the user.】

【Nazi's Superpower is strong, but I think Black Satoshi's Wave Guiding Power isn't weak either; I expect a splendid showdown soon.】

【Nazi: Hmm, I also want to see my Black World self and Black Satoshi go all out in battle.】

【Doctor Damu: Everyone's so excited; although Black Satoshi is amazing in every way, he's still at the Novice Trainer stage—full-power Nazi, he probably can't withstand it!】

After Doctor Damu's reminder, everyone came to their senses; they had unknowingly placed the recently traveling Black Satoshi into the Elite Trainer ranks, after all his performance on the Light Screen didn't look like a Novice Trainer's, deeply impressing them.

Black World—

Ash and his group arrived in Goldenrod City; the first thing was to call Doctor Damu from the Poké Center and send back Big Butterfly.

When they caught the Pink Big Butterfly, they already had six Pokémon, so the caught Pink Big Butterfly was naturally sent to Doctor Damu's Research Institute.

"Hello, Ash,, Pikachu, long time no see!"

On the communication device appeared Doctor Damu's figure, still the same, boiling instant noodles with an alcohol lamp.

Professor Oak, long time no see!

Pika pika!

Pikachu stood on Ash's shoulder greeting him; it also hadn't seen Professor Oak in a long time.

After exchanging greetings, Ash asked about the pink Butterfree: "Is my pink Butterfree okay?"

It's fine, just missing Butterfree a bit!

The camera pans to the Butterfree sent over and the pink Butterfree; the two are snuggled together.

Then could you please take care of them, Professor Oak?

Seeing the Butterfrees lovey-dovey, Ash felt relieved, and also asked Professor Oak to send over the Kingler.

Ash, your eye is pretty good; the Kingler you caught may be a bit stunted in growth, but it works hard to become stronger, and under the tutelage of those Water-type Poké Ball in the backyard, it's already become strong—when you see it later you might be shocked!

By the way, Ash, you're now in Goldenrod City; are you going to challenge Sabrina?

Professor Oak shifted the topic to Sabrina.

Yes, Xiaomao should have finished his challenge by now.

Ash asked about his childhood friend... Xiaomao.

Xiaomao's travel speed must be much faster than his.

Professor Oak told him that Xiaomao didn't challenge Sabrina, but challenged a different Gym.

Sabrina is a very powerful psychic; anyone who has battled her, whether they win or lose, feels her terrifying power, though very few can actually defeat her.

Ash, if you're going to challenge this Sabrina, be careful of her psychic power; during battle she can communicate with Poké Ball's hearts and even boost their strength; she's a very strong Gym Leader.

Okay, I know, thank you, Professor Oak!

After chatting with Professor Oak about things on the journey, he hung up the phone.

Ash then called his mother, Hanako!

Ash, Pikachu, have you been doing well lately!

Mother Hanako's face appeared on the screen, greeting him concernedly.

Great!

Ash then introduced Xiaoxia and Brock to his mother.

Hmm, Ash, going out on a trip and making such good friends.

Hanako greeted them, then turned her gaze to Xiaoxia; this girl is very pretty, and the way she looks at her son seems to carry a hint of something unusual, and her son is the same.

It's more than just friends.

Could she be a girlfriend?

Hanako muttered to herself, then immediately smiled and talked to Xiaoxia.

Xiaoxia, being looked at by Hanako, seemed a bit unnatural, her whole body became tense.

She spoke about traveling together with Ash.

Out of the corner of her eye she glanced at Ash, and Ash was also looking at her.

Her cheeks reddened a bit.

What's with this Nervousness!

Brock beside them narrowed his eyes; he already knew Ash's mother was so warm to Xiaoxia because he sensed that Ash and Xiaoxia had a rather intimate relationship, and he wanted to help.

Then I also have a chance to play matchmaker for them!

Hanako heard Xiaoxia speak with animated spirit about traveling with her son; it seemed they had experienced many things together on their trip, and her smile grew wider.

Xiaoxia, it's good you're by Ash's side; he's very devoted to Poké Ball matters, so bring him into contact with other things, don't let all his attention stay on the Poké Ball, pay attention to the Friendship around him!!!

Ah?

Contact other things?

Xiaoxia originally didn't really understand, but seeing Aunt Hanako's smile she understood what it meant; her cheeks reddened further, her fair, tender earlobe had already turned into a tempting red agate.

It's about me and Ash...

Hmm...

Xiaoxia lowered her head in response, bit her lip, cheeks flushed with shame.