Chapter 1271: The Wind of Departure

Loud applause came from all around.

Clatter—

"What a pity! I think that Golden Water Shuriken move just now was very powerful!"

"Me too!"

"Very cool, Ash!"

Ash's neighbors loudly encouraged the boy they had watched grow up, drawing a chorus of agreement.

Although at first, everyone admired All Baimu, who had just arrived, once the match ended, it wasn't hard to see that the one they truly supported was still the familiar Ash.

Including the Trainers of Pallet Town, they all praised Ash-Greninja's performance.

Essentially, they all felt that the Golden Water Shuriken just now had a chance to take down Mega Mawile.

After all, in the general perception of Champion battles, the outcome often depended on a single move.

No matter how back-and-forth the beginning was, the critical moment was one move!

It had a sense of glass cannon bombardment.

In addition, Trainers in the anime often pursued personal preferences more than the natural strength of Pokémon.

Otherwise, why would there be so many Bug Catchers?

Wild starters were relatively rare, and it was a different situation from novice Trainers finding it difficult to obtain starters.

Major leagues generally had vast cultivation bases for these Pokémon that were easy to cultivate, close to humans, and had excellent potential; as long as any Pokémon Center submitted an application, they could be arranged quickly.

Therefore, even though Mawile won, and even though its combat power was shocking, those who supported Greninja still chose to support Greninja.

And vice versa.

"Rest well."

All Baimu recalled the dissatisfied Mawile and stepped onto the messy lawn.

Just then, Greninja was carried by Ash, and Oshawott, who had woken up earlier, barked and rushed forward, attempting a second battle.

"Oshawott! Oshawott!"

"Pika..."

Pikachu was ashamed and dragged it away without hesitation.

Don't embarrass yourself!

All Baimu couldn't help but smile, saying, "Thanks, Ash. This battle can be considered fulfilling a wish of mine."

Ash was confused, "Wish?"

He nodded, "Yeah, I've wanted to battle Greninja for a long time, especially when I saw it could undergo Bond Phenomenon."

Ash realized suddenly, "Oh oh!"

Their first meeting was in Kalos, and at that time he had already initially mastered the power of Bond Phenomenon.

But Ash probably couldn't imagine that All Baimu's "obsession" with Greninja was extremely long-standing, even dating back ten years.

The battle ended, and the onlookers who were watching the fun didn't stay, each returning home.

Professor Oak and the others who came to watch also left early.

Leaving All Baimu and Ash to clean up the mess—

There were no people specifically maintaining battle fields in rural areas, and the large-scale damage had to be handled by themselves.

Fortunately, there was the giant Steelix, whose 【Bulldoze】 could easily level the ground smashed by Mega Mawile.

It was a pity Calyrex didn't come, otherwise it could have made the grass grow back.

Of course, ordinary Grass-type Pokémon could also promote the growth of grass and trees.

It was just a matter of speed.

In front of the laboratory gate, Agatha leaned on her cane and said, "Time is almost up. Oak, I'll leave the Orre Champion to you; don't let people think we don't know etiquette."

Looking at the whole world, the only person who dared to order Professor Oak around was probably this Ghost-type Elite Four.

Professor Oak laughed, "Don't worry. Gary! Help me send Agatha off."

"Alright."

Gary nodded and hurriedly called for a car.

Not long after, Agatha left by car, and Professor Oak continued to study Regieleki and Regidrago.

He had already thought about what kind of paper to publish in the next issue of *Pokémon Weekly*.

"This is really, owing All Baimu a big favor."

That night.

All Baimu stayed at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Taking this opportunity, he got close to Ash's Pokémon.

And because he had greeted them beforehand, plus All Baimu's good attitude and generosity, Pokémon like Charizard didn't show too much rejection.

Only a small number, similar to Snivy, Bulbasaur, Buizel, etc., who were relatively cold; pure-love types like Bayleef, Sceptile; and Gible, who had a big opinion of All Baimu, would deliberately distance themselves.

Of course, there were a small number who were exceptionally close—

Typical Pokémon like Totodile, Gliscor, Heracross, and...

Oshawott.

That's right, it's it again!

This guy turned its face faster than turning a book, mainly flexible, comparable to Du Long in the movie *Royal Tramp*.

Such amazing talent appearing on a Pokémon made All Baimu sigh.

"Born at the wrong time!"

"Oshawott?"

Oshawott was eating a rare Poffin, not understanding what he was saying, showing confusion.

All Baimu: "Complimenting you!"

Oshawott's eyes shone, "Oshawott? Oshawott!"

"That won't do."

He refused decisively.

Oshawott was struck by lightning, kneeling on the ground in despair.

Poryphone: "Do you know what it said?"

"Don't know."

All Baimu was righteous.

Although he didn't know the other party's purpose, refusing first was the right thing to do.

Poryphone: "..."

Just now Oshawott shouted "Father-in-law," clearly still harboring thoughts about the shiny Milotic or Mawile.

Unfortunately, All Baimu prevented it before it happened.

"Give up, if you don't have thoughts about my Pokémon, we can still be good friends."

He said so.

Oshawott sobbed, as if a bone-deep love had been completely shattered, and All Baimu had become the executioner who broke up the couple.

Clearly Milotic and Mawile had no interest in it at all, and it had only known them for half a day.

The surrounding Pokémon like Charizard sighed in unison.

"Roar~"

Sometimes thinking about being partners with Oshawott, it was hard not to feel embarrassed.

The next day.

At All Baimu's strong request, Ash went to Viridian Forest.

Although he found it hard to understand why All Baimu was obsessed with seeing all his Pokémon, they were good friends.

Ash usually found it hard to refuse a friend's request.

"Pidgeot!!"

In the open forest, he shouted loudly, and at the same time turned his head to say, "When I left Pidgeot here, it was because a group of wild Spearow here always bullied wild Pidgey and Pidgeotto, and their boss, Fearow..."

Simply put, Ash left Pidgeot here to confront the wild Fearow to maintain the ecological balance of the bird Pokémon.

"So that's it."

All Baimu nodded slightly, then asked a question he had wanted to ask for a long time, "Then why didn't you catch that Fearow, but chose to leave your own Pokémon?"

Ash was stunned.

Clearly, he had been asked into his blind spot.

"Chirp! Chirp!"

At the same time, noisy bird calls came from deep in the forest, and Ash's attention was instantly diverted, "Is it Pidgeot and the others?"

"Pika..."

Pikachu's ears shook, its expression gradually becoming vigilant.

All Baimu's gaze passed through the dense woods, saying, "Looks like not, hair messy and calls hoarse, the 'enemy' arrived first."

What Ash shouted out was the Spearow flock led by Fearow.

Speaking of which, Spearow and Ash could be considered eternal enemies.

At the beginning, the arrogant Pikachu didn't want to bother with Ash, until they were attacked by the Spearow flock and almost "lost their lives," only then did the two sides successfully break the ice and become the closest and most trusted objects.

In the blink of an eye.

The dense Spearow flock had arrived.

Ash was panicked, "Let's run! Spearow are famous for holding grudges, better not mess with them!"

Pikachu agreed, "Pika pika!"

"Holding grudges? That's just not painful enough."

All Baimu grinned, and Hydreigon beside him also showed a ferocious expression.

Immediately, Hydreigon inhaled sharply, its chest and abdomen bulging high, releasing a roar that was enough to make ears temporarily deaf toward the Spearow flock!

"Hydre—igon!!!"

Rumble!

The entire Viridian Forest seemed to explode, visible sound waves impacting the bushes ahead, causing countless leaves to detach from the branches!

They splashed onto the swaying Spearow flock, and one or two fell from mid-air from time to time.

Ash covered his ears, seeing stars, and said, "D-directly taking action?"

"Definitely strike first."

All Baimu said calmly.

This reflected the different concepts of the two.

Ash, unless forced, usually wouldn't send his Pokémon to battle wild Pokémon, first thinking of turning around and running away, avoiding trouble.

Only when he wanted to catch a certain Pokémon would he do that.

After one roar.

The Spearow came aggressively and left aggressively.

"Chirp! Chirp!"

It could be seen that they were not brainless brutes, and would look at the person before acting; All Baimu's strength was enough to make them retreat.

Resulting in when Pidgeot led its younger brothers to rescue, the Spearow flock was long gone.

It retracted its wings and landed beside Ash, vigilantly and curiously looking at All Baimu and Hydreigon, "Pidgeot?"

"Pidgeot! You're here!"

Ash happily stroked its feathers.

Pidgeot lowered its head to rub back, and looked up at Pikachu, who jumped onto its head, greeting each other friendly.

"Pika!"

"Pidgeot~"

Although Pidgeot's height was less than 1.6 meters, it just happened to be level with Ash.

The two looked exceptionally well-matched.

From Ash and Pidgeot's attitude, it wasn't hard to see that he actually visited the latter often, otherwise how could the reunion after many years be so "plain"?

It could only be said that the production team didn't draw it, doesn't mean Ash never visited Pidgeot.

All Baimu couldn't help but take out his camera and take a picture.

Click~

The person and the bird turned to look at him instantly.

"Couldn't help it."

He put the camera away calmly, "By the way, you haven't answered my question, why didn't you catch that Fearow, but chose to leave your own Pokémon?"

Ash was stunned, laughing lazily, "Probably because I didn't want to just catch a Pokémon like that."

"Oh?"

"Since I caught it, I have to treat it as a partner and cultivate it with heart, isn't that so?"

Ash rubbed his nose, "If it was just to maintain ecological balance and forcibly take it away, then Fearow would be too pitiful!"

——Very much in line with Ash's thoughts after growing up.

Once upon a time, he was also an ordinary Trainer who caught as many as he could.

Kingler, Muk, and thirty-some Tauros were all results.

But as the journey deepened, encountering event after event, witnessing the deep emotions of countless people and Pokémon.

Ash's heart underwent earth-shaking changes.

What didn't change was that he was still passionate and still loved every Pokémon.

"You're right."

All Baimu offered applause for his answer.

Ash felt a bit embarrassed, scratching his head with a silly laugh.

The two stayed in Viridian Forest for half a day, and All Baimu's childhood regrets were completely made up for.

——

Staying in Pallet Town for a few days.

Ash finally received a message from Professor Cerise and rushed to Vermilion City for a new mission.

Once he left, All Baimu naturally prepared to leave as well.

But unexpectedly, before leaving, Delia made him a basket of sandwiches.

Unlike the submarine sandwiches of Paldea, Delia's sandwiches were very ordinary triangles, with the hard bread edges cut off.

"Take them to eat on the road, I didn't entertain you well during this time, really sorry."

Delia said gently and apologetically.

All Baimu waved his hand, "Not at all, you've taken enough care of me."

These two days he stayed at Professor Oak's Laboratory, but the meals were all delivered by Delia personally.

Simply flattering.

And from Professor Oak's habitual action of freeloading, it wasn't hard to see that Delia often did this.

By the way, Gary didn't stay long either; he participated in 【Project Mew】, currently collecting badges to break through the final audition and become a candidate to search for Mew together.

All Baimu, as a fellow traveler, hadn't informed him.

He felt that it would be very interesting to greet Gary in person when the time came.

"Goodbye!"

Before Route 1, All Baimu waved goodbye to the residents of Pallet Town.

Although he had only been a guest for a few days, because he was always running around with Ash, they got familiar with each other.

For All Baimu, this polite and unconstrained Orre Champion, the residents' favorability was not low.

"Come often if you have time!"

"All Baimu-bro! We will miss you!"

The crowd shouted, and there was no lack of lost girls among them.

Undoubtedly, the girls of Pallet Town were all attracted by this handsome guy who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

But what was strange was that from Ash, All Baimu learned that many of them were Gary's ex-girlfriends.

This made All Baimu instantly recall the cheerleaders who often hovered around Gary during the Kanto adventure in the original series.

It's a pity that Gary disbanded the cheerleading squad after his crushing defeat at the Indigo Conference; the journey in the Johto region was him alone, no longer riding a convertible, relying purely on his legs to walk.

Helplessly, he still lost to Ash, stopping at the top sixteen.

Afterward, Gary completely gave up the path of League challenge, changed his thinking, and decided to become a Pokémon Professor.

Until now.

"Everyone, take care!"

All Baimu rode Hydreigon and waved goodbye to Pallet Town.

On the way, he couldn't help humming the anime's opening theme; once he thought about setting off from Pallet Town, he felt especially inspired.

*'Goodbye to Pallet Town~ I'm going on a journey with it'*

*'Win with the moves trained~ add companions and head to the next town'*

The gentle breeze blew on his face, making him feel refreshed.

All Baimu laughed loudly, "What a wind of departure! Indigo Plateau! Here I come!"

"Hydreigon!"

Hydreigon roared, flying toward the Indigo Plateau at a faster speed.

They would take a step closer to the throne of the strongest at that place symbolizing the height of Kanto!

At the same time. 【12

Inside a certain valley on the Quartz Plateau, a muscular man with small eyes suddenly looked up at the sky.

"What is... approaching?"

Boom!

The ground trembled, and a giant Onix, so massive it looked like a bridge, burst from the earth, coiled above the valley, and let out a muffled, thunderous roar.

"Roar—!!"