Chapter 51: Bond with Thirty Tauros

Black World—

Having obtained the pink badge, Ash and his party also came to this wild Poké Ball protection area.

Since they had the map in hand and had worked out the guide, Ash and his party had also prepared the guide, and as soon as they saw a Poké Ball, their eyes lit up and they wanted to capture it.

"Those Tauros really can run, the commotion is huge, it feels like an earthquake when they run!"

Xiaoxia looked toward the Tauros herd that came rushing over, making a huge commotion.

"Those Tauros are really fierce, full of vitality!"

Ash was also very interested in the Tauros.

"Look!"

Sharp-eyed Brock saw Fuzi riding a small fire horse, and again he was defenseless, his eyes lighting up.

【Xiba: No, Brock, why do your eyes light up every time you see a beautiful girl!】

【Ash: That's Brock's old habit!】

【Xiba: That won't do; if you want to have a strong physique like mine, don't indulge in beauty. You must believe that beauty only wears down your will—learn from me, don't indulge in beauty!】

【Brock: No way, Master Xiba, I can't do that.】

【Yulongdu: Don't listen to Xiba's nonsense; he's simple-minded and only knows how to strengthen the body.】

【Xiba: What's wrong with strengthening the body?】

【Kenan: Black Satoshi looks very interested in the Tauros; I don't know if he'll also capture thirty Tauros like White Ash.】

【Xiba: No, Black Satoshi isn't like White Ash; he's quite thoughtful about capturing Poké Ball, and definitely won't capture them randomly.】

【Damu Boshi: It's hard to say; Black Satoshi doesn't really think much when capturing Poké Ball—he seems to capture whichever Poké Ball catches his eye and makes his heart flutter.】

【Xiluona: Yeah, I saw him capture big pincer crab and monkey monster without considering their potential or strength; I guess Black Satoshi will also capture thirty Tauros like White Ash.】

【Jiadeliiya: Nana's got a point!】

After chatting with Fengzi, they learned that Ash and his group had come traveling, and Fengzi invited Ash and his group to watch this Poké Ball Grand Race.

Fengzi, thanks to his teamwork with his small fire horse, successfully won the championship of this Poké Ball Grand Race.

He also told Ash and his group they could check out the wild area, hearing that legends of the mini dragon circulate there.

Ash, who cared deeply about Poké Ball, headed toward the wild area.

Soon, arriving at the wild area, Ash and his group saw a photo of Park Manager Mr. Caesar when he was young with it, but when they asked Mr. Caesar, he said it was fake—there was no mini dragon at all.

Ash discovered the eavesdropping Team Rocket Trio.

"Holy crap, little brat, how did you find us?"

Xiaocilang felt something off, having been discovered by Ash twice in a row, seriously suspecting that the little brat had planted a tracker on them; otherwise, how could he have found them?

Team Rocket's stealth tech is top-notch—how could they be spotted twice in a row by the little brat?

So they all agreed the little brat must have some trick up his sleeve.

"It's all your fault for being so evil-minded!"

Ash wanted to see what Team Rocket was up to, why they kept following him.

Could it be they have designs on Pikachu?

"Tch!"

Wuzang fiddled with his hair and snorted: "We're bad guys—if our thoughts aren't bad, can we still be called bad guys?"

"That makes sense!"

Brock also agreed.

"..." Ash looked at Team Rocket: "Spit it out—what do you want? If you don't make it clear, I'll have Pikachu send you flying."

"We came to the wild area to challenge you—let's see who can capture thirty Poké Ball faster. If we win, Pikachu belongs to us; if you win, we'll leave."

"No interest—do whatever you want!"

Ash didn't trust Team Rocket at all: "What you three say is completely untrustworthy—you can't even trust the punctuation."

"Go-go~"

Xiaoxia smiled and said, "No problem."

【Xiaoxia: Black Satoshi's got it right—Team Rocket really did trick us, running off to the mini dragon's place, so nasty!】

【Wuzang: I already said—if you're not bad, can you still be called a bad guy?】

【Xiaocilang: Remember, we're bad guys—got it?】

【Xiba: Got it, got it—you say you're bad but do good deeds; I understand you!】

【Meow: Don't get it, you big lump, watch out for my crazy scratching, meow!】

Ignoring Team Rocket, Ash and his group entered the wild area to have a look.

Upon stepping onto this vast grassland, they were immediately drawn to the magnificent sight before them.

A herd of Tauros thundered past in the distance, their vigorous build and galloping momentum stirring the soul; these Tauros exuded a wild glow, each run brimming with power and freedom.

Ash's eyes sparkled with excitement; Tauros are very powerful Poké Ball, possessing astonishing speed and strength. Capturing one would undoubtedly greatly boost his combat power.

He cautiously approached the grazing Tauros herd, trying to find a suitable target to capture.

These Tauros seemed very alert; once they spotted someone approaching, they'd immediately heighten their vigilance. Ash, however, remained unusually calm, breathing softly and making no sound to avoid disturbing the Poké Ball.

Finally, he found a Tauros that looked relatively docile; its fur was a light brown, its eyes showing a hint of curiosity and friendliness. Ash decisively threw his Poké Ball.

The Poké Ball traced a beautiful arc in the air and struck the Tauros accurately.

The Poké Ball merely twitched a few times before stopping; a surge of indescribable joy welled up in Ash's heart—he had successfully captured his first Tauros!

Ash and his group didn't stop; they kept exploring the grassland for more Poké Ball. Soon after, he spotted another Tauros strolling leisurely—bigger, with shinier fur, clearly a superior specimen.

But Ash already had one Tauros and had no desire to capture a second.

He noticed other Poké Ball beside the Tauros, felt they were a good match, found the right angle, and threw the ball.

The Poké Ball rolled in the air, Tauros drove away that Poké Ball, walked over to that spot, finally landed steadily on Tauros's head, Tauros was hit by this blow and became somewhat dizzy, and was caught into the Poké Ball.

Ash just wanted to catch the Poké Ball next to him, and didn't intend to keep catching Tauros, but ended up hitting Tauros and successfully caught another Tauros.

The Poké Ball had stopped shaking and let out a clear 'ding' sound.

"Caught another Tauros!"

Brock felt that Tauros had deliberately gone to be hit by the Poké Ball.

Ash pondered lightly, catching one more Tauros is no issue; besides, we can still afford to raise it.

Continue!

The effect remains the same going forward!

Throw the ball!

Tauros +1!

Throw the ball!

Tauros +1!

Throw the ball!

Tauros +1!

Ash looked at the pile of Poké Balls and fell into thought.

What's wrong with this wild area?

How did I end up catching so many Tauros?

It feels like fate; no matter which Poké Ball I throw at, Tauros rushes in that direction.

Xiaoxia was watching from the side, and she also saw this coincidental scene.

Could it be that Ash is destined to catch thirty Tauros!