Chapter 92

"An acquaintance?"

Xiaojian blinked curiously, his face full of doubt.

"Who is it? Could it be Professor Oak?"

His eyes lit up as if he had discovered some treasure, excitedly grabbing his notebook and asking nonstop.

Just now he told Xiaojian that he was indeed a Trainer recommended by Professor Oak. This news made Xiaojian even more excited; he had always admired Professor Oak, never expecting to have a chance to meet the Trainer recommended by the professor.

At the same time, Xiaojian learned that Ash was the Champion of the Kanto Region Indigo League, which made him look at Ash in a new light. He thought maybe Professor Oak was also here, so he began looking around, hoping to find the professor's figure.

However, things didn't develop as he imagined. What appeared wasn't Professor Oak, but two figures plus a standing Meowth.

"Holy crap, you actually found this!"

Jessie couldn't help but mutter. She didn't understand why they were always discovered by these brats.

They were clearly being careful, their concealment skills were top‑notch, yet why were they always seen through?

Moreover, they hadn't exposed anything at all; even such excellent concealment was seen through by these brats—could the brats have some superpower? But that's too far‑fetched!

Team Rocket didn't trigger their lines; it was just that Xiaojian triggered the keyword.

"Who are you?"

Xiaojian didn't know them, wondering if these three were the acquaintances Ash knew.

"Since you asked sincerely."

"We'll graciously tell you."

"It's like this……Meowth!!!"

Meowth jumped out.

Dead silence!

"Wow, how precious, a talking Meowth!!!"

Xiaojian's voice was full of surprise; he immediately took out his notebook and began earnestly recording information about Meowth.

He carefully observed Meowth, then said somewhat heartbroken: "Meowth's fur color is a bit off, its body is a bit thin, not properly raised—it must be starving."

Hearing this, Meowth couldn't help but glance at Xiaojian with new respect, thinking, "You little brat actually know I've been hungry for a long time."

"'How do you know, Meowth?' Meowth asked curiously."

Xiaocilang also showed a surprised expression; he didn't expect this little brat to be able to see Meowth's condition, and he didn't know if he could see theirs.

"Are you abusing Meowth?" Xiaojian asked sternly while recording, his tone carrying a hint of blame.

Hearing this, Wuzang frowned slightly, displeased: "Stop nagging you, you big‑headed ghost, get out of my way!"

She thought, they themselves often go hungry—how could they possibly abuse Meowth?

That's just daily life!!!

Meowth also waved his hand, cutting off Xiaojian's words: "Yes, yes, yes, don't get in the way of our big plans, meow!".

Meowth currently has no time to discuss with this new brat whether it's being abused; they still have more important tasks to finish.

"Wow, impressive, Meowth—you can actually speak; how did you learn?"

Xiaojian continued observing Meowth.

"Heh, maybe it's just talent!"

Meowth put on an act, found Xiaojian much more pleasing to the eye, and didn't resent seeing Xiaojian and Ash together—no hatred spilled over.

Still pretending...... Ash was quite speechless; the Team Rocket's brains occasionally aren't up to the task.

The audience watching knew why Meowth could speak human language; the reason had appeared in the White Light Curtain, and they still felt sorry for Meowth.

Meowth's love story began when it met a female Meowth named Madonna; it was deeply attracted. But Madonna's attitude toward Meowth was extremely cold, even looking down on it.

Madonna told Meowth, if it could become human, speak human language, and defeat it splendidly, then perhaps she would look upon it more favorably.

Hearing this, Meowth didn't give up but instead resolved to become human and learn to speak human language.

Meowth hid in the attic of a drama school, through a small crack secretly observing humans, learning their gait and pronunciation.

At first, Meowth wasn't used to walking on two legs, and when stealing food it often got beaten for not being used to running on two legs. However, Meowth didn't retreat; it persisted every day in going to the drama institute to study vocalization, despite encountering various difficulties and setbacks.

Finally, Meowth fully mastered human walking and pronunciation. It went excitedly to confess to Madonna, hoping for her approval. However, Meowth's sincerity got no response from Madonna—instead, she spurned it.

Heartbroken, Meowth decided to leave that city and resolved to become a villain.

As it turned out, Madonna was later abandoned as well; Meowth fought the top cat, victorious in battle but defeated in love, and still wounded by Madonna's heart—saying that a Meowth that can speak human language is still too disgusting!

【Brock: Meowth is still a cat at heart; it's all because of that female Meowth—otherwise the Team Rocket's Meowth wouldn't have become a villain.】

【Xiaomao: Meowth hurt by love...... feels weird.】

Actually Meowth misunderstood from the start—Madonna meant being wealthy like a human, not that you had to speak human speech!】

【Ash: Hey, Xiaomao, top‑tier understanding!】

【Xiaomao: You'd better study more; don't be so blunt as before!!!】

【Meowth: Oh, that's how it is—I've wasted my efforts, meow!】

【Tie Xuan: Meowth's love life is richer than this old man's.】

【Team Rocket Trio: Don't trust you, you ghost—you old bastard, you're terrible!】

Black World—

Although Meowth had been praised by Xiaojian, it hadn't forgotten their goal: to Capture Dragonair.

However, the operation failed again.

Ash had always been on guard against them, so whenever they made a move, he would drive them off directly, giving them no chance.

Dragonair also saw Ash's Battle with Team Rocket; although the exchange lasted less than a second, Dragonair could clearly sense Ash's feelings toward Pokémon, completely trusted him, and wanted to stay by his side.

After capturing Dragonair, Ash sent Pidgeot back, letting Dragonair stay on the team.

In the Orange Islands, everything here is small islands; the main transportation is by boat, or by Water‑type Pokémon.

This is a good chance to let the Water Cannon Turtle teach the Riding Dragon; if you become stronger, you won't fear being bullied by those ill-intentioned people.

Ash and his companions' goal is to challenge the Gym of the Orange Islands and participate in the tournament held by the Orange League.

Importantly, he also heard that several legends are circulating in the Orange Islands.

After challenging the Gym, you can go take a look!