Chapter 136

This battle, besides making the Koga Ninja Frog more aware of its original intention and determined to double its efforts to become stronger, also let Ash see the shortcomings of the Battle Bird.

Not in terms of ability,

He has already learned Sword Dance, and now what truly affects the Battle Bird is his personality; he is too fond of flamboyant battle styles.

For this reason, even if placed in danger, he insists on finishing with a Flying Press.

In Ash's view, this must be optimized,

The optimization here does not mean changing the Battle Bird's battle style,

going against the Pokémon's wishes,

Especially given how stubborn Ash's Battle Bird is, persisting in going against its wishes is destined to be a counterproductive double loss.

It may even cause the Pokémon to disobey in battle,

or cause it to lose trust and confidence in its Trainer, ultimately abandoning the Trainer.

Often only novices or Trainers with average talent would do that.

And Ash's solution is……

Raise specific problems, then provide specific solutions based on those problems.

Take the current Battle Bird as an example,

The flaw of liking to finish with Flying Press mostly shows up as giving the opponent a certain amount of free movement time.

After Sword Dance boosts its power and speed above the opponent's, the Battle Bird need not fear the opponent's attacks,

The main thing to guard against should be status-type moves,

Such as obscuring moves like Smog, abnormal moves like Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Strange Light, etc……

With this analysis,

Has the solution to the problem become instantly clear?

Exactly, after reasoning, one arrives at a solution that has almost nothing to do with the current situation, something an ordinary Trainer would find rather puzzling.

Taunt: a Dark-Type status move; after use it makes the opponent's anger surge, completely losing reason, unable to use any moves except attack moves.

This is precisely after the Ability Unburden is strengthened,

the final piece of the puzzle to fix the Battle Bird's personality flaw.

With it, there's no need to fear the opponent exploiting the Battle Bird's carelessness to pull out a status move and eventually turn the tables.

"Next, your primary goal, Battle Bird, is to learn Taunt!"

"Kuchakucha!"

After assigning the Battle Bird its special training task, Ash then looked at the other few Pokémon.

"Your movesets are already quite comprehensive; you just need to keep raising your strength. Clemont, I'm counting on you."

"Heh heh heh, leave it to me; when science creates the future……"

After Clemont laughed triumphantly,

He once again took out the horn-shaped monster gatherer, beginning to screen suitable training targets for Ash's Pokémon.

Time flew by,

Soon it was dusk.

Returning to the villa, Ash and Clemont happened to get to taste the nutritious broth that Serena had prepared for the two girls.

Seeing Ash return,

Xiao Guang and Tierno almost simultaneously shuddered slightly.

After paying the price of pain and joy, Xiao Guang and Tierno finally understood why Serena was so willing to share Ash.

Simply put, Ash's physique is too strong!

Although he had just defeated Serena yesterday, after switching dungeons, he could take on two opponents without missing a beat.

No one else could possibly manage that.

His physical specs are just outrageous!

Unfortunately, although Ash was fortunate enough to look after both Xiao Guang and Tierno, Serena refused to be looked after together.

This dashed Ash's dream of a quadruple,

He straight out called it a shame!

……

Another day passed, and Ash and Clemont returned from the forest once again,

Because it was the last day, Xiao Guang would fly straight to Unova tomorrow,

Tierno, being very perceptive, actively ran to Serena's room to share a foot-to-foot sleep and exchange sisterly feelings.

This harmonious scene made Ash quite moved,

The several girls he has met all have wonderful personalities.

Naturally,

Ash, having nowhere else to go, gave Xiao Guang all his love, but perhaps that love was too heavy for Xiao Guang.

From sharing one‑third each with Serena and Tierno, then to one‑half each, becoming a whole,

While feelings of happiness and fulfillment exploded, the pressure directly multiplied several times over.

The next day, when Xiao Guang boarded the plane, he showed up with dark circles under his eyes, his legs so weak that his scallion‑white fingers clung tightly to the handrail.

As he stepped onto the stairs, he nearly fell.

Finally, after being steadied by a flight attendant, Xiao Guang forced a calm composure and waved goodbye to everyone.

"Then see you after a while, Ash, Serena, Tierno, Clemont, and Yurie!"

"Goodbye, Xiao Guang; we'll miss you."

Remember to give my regards to Xiao Yao and Ming yi!

Goodbye, Sister Xiao Guang.

Facing everyone's reluctance, Xiao Guang excitedly waved.

No problem, no problem!

He said that,

As Serena mentioned Xiao Yao and Ming yi, she thought of the lie she had told when she arrived.

She imagined if Ash were to tell the two girls what happened here.

If the lie were exposed, her fate would be…

He said it was no problem, but it turned out to be very problematic!

Xiao Guang's mood soured instantly, but thinking that the mission was accomplished, Xiao Guang began to grin foolishly again.

Compared to being pressed and tormented by the two girls,

still, devouring Ash was far more exciting and satisfying for her.

When the flight attendant closed the cabin door, Xiao Guang, with the flight attendant's assistance, went to the first‑class cabin to rest.

Tierno saw Xiao Guang board, Mind felt more gratitude,

If Xiao Guang had not arrived,

she alone would never have been able to pull off such a one‑step operation.

Thinking that, Tierno couldn't help but wrap her arm around Ash's arm, resting her head on his shoulder.

Serena, who was already like that, let out a sigh of relief.

This time Xiao Guang's arrival gave her a lot of information about Xiao Xia, Xiao Yao, and Ming yi,

and after learning that the others were easy to get along with,

Serena, who had previously worried about possible conflicts, could say she was greatly relieved.

……

Seeing Xiao Guang's flight take off,

the group didn't linger long,

since they had already been to the forest, and also had been delayed two days because of Tierno and Xiao Guang.

This time Ash directly released Mewtwo,

using Instant Teleportation, he teleported the whole group to Soro City.

By a railing on a cliff by the sea in Soro City, the group leaned on the railing and looked down,

gazing at the endless ocean below and the massive castle‑like structure standing in the water, they were filled with awe.

Let me see… I read online that the one in the sea is the Soro Dojo!

Clemont, comparing it with the content on his phone, explained to the group.

But Pigeon~, there's literally no path down there!

Having received Ash's arrival notice this morning, Keerni had been hidden in the shadows, waiting for a long time.

Isn't this the chance to make an entrance?

Just as Keerni, with roller skates on her feet, accelerated, ready to burst from the shadows with a dazzling front flip entrance,

Ash, we still have to Instant Teleport inside!

Alright, Mewtwo!

Ash had already detected Keerni with the waveguide, pretended to be oblivious, and called out to Mewtwo.

The next moment,

When Keerni rushed out of the corner, chanting, exuding a strong chuunibyou vibe as she burst from the shadows,

'Those who seek great power! The path will naturally appear before your resolve!'

and made a crisp forward roll, flashing onto the scene!!!

The group vanished together.

Keerni, coincidentally at that moment, straightened up, turned around, saw the empty railing, and was instantly bewildered.

'Huh? Where are the people?!'