Chapter 10

A tear slid down the corner of Pichu's eye.

"Pichu~"

Under the moonlight, Pichu's body shone with the brilliant light of evolution.

Pichu~ evolved!

The light gradually extinguished, and a Pikachu appeared in the light screen.

Pichu, no!

Now it's Pikachu!

Pikachu ran wantonly in the forest, the surrounding scenery constantly changing.

The image shifted.

Ash was lying in his room fast asleep.

The next moment, he woke up with a start.

Looking at the rising sun by the window, Ash didn't even have time to change his clothes before rushing out the door.

Ten-year-old Ash ushered in the most important day of his life, which was to receive his starter Pokémon and travel together.

Arriving at Professor Oak's laboratory.

Ash successfully received a Poké Ball from Professor Oak.

The Poké Ball with the lightning symbol opened.

Pikachu was embraced by Ash.

The warm and harmonious scene did not appear; as soon as Pikachu left the Poké Ball, it electrocuted Ash until he was charred black.

This scene was exactly the same as Goh being punished by the light screen.

However!

A scene that exceeded everyone's expectations appeared.

Ash, who was hit by the Thunderbolt, did not faint like Goh.

Instead, he greeted the Pikachu in his arms as if nothing had happened.

"Pikachu, right? I'm Ash, nice to meet you."

The image returned to the scene of Pikachu running just now.

A blurry figure appeared beside Pikachu.

As time passed, the blurry figure gradually became clear.

The boy from Pallet Town and his Pokémon ran on the streets of Pallet Town.

The lonely Pokémon welcomed its own Trainer!

……

Silver Town, Jessie, hidden in the crowd, was extremely excited!

"Pikachu! It's the brat's Pikachu!"

"Could it be that the legendary Trainer is the brat!"

James was the same!

"If we catch Pikachu and present it to Boss Giovanni, Meowth~"

Meowth also felt how correct his intuition was!

"Promoted to executive!"

"Appointed as a branch manager~"

"What a great feeling, Meowth~"

"Wobbuffet!"

Not far from the Team Rocket members.

Ash held the Pikachu on his shoulder in his arms.

"Pikachu, I didn't expect you to have such an experience; that's truly amazing."

Stars shone in Ash's eyes; compared to himself who appeared at the end.

Pikachu's experience was what made Ash feel interesting!

If he hadn't slept in, maybe he could have met Pikachu earlier!

That would have been great!

"Pikachu! I will always be your family; with me here, I will never let you be lonely!"

Saying this, Ash directly pulled Pikachu into his arms!

Ash's embrace made Pikachu feel at ease; his promise would definitely be kept.

He is Ash!

……

【Gary: Grandpa, I remember that Pichu needs friendship to evolve. How can a Pichu without a Trainer evolve?】

【Professor Oak: The evolution condition required by Pichu is indeed friendship, but that doesn't mean only the friendship of a Trainer can make it evolve.

The time spent with the Kangaskhan mother and daughter had already allowed Pichu to gain enough friendship to evolve. This evolution method is not uncommon among wild Pokémon.】

【Bruno: As expected of Professor Oak, he can answer such professional questions.】

【Cynthia: However, is it really okay to hand such a dangerous Pokémon to a new Trainer? This Pikachu doesn't look like it's easy to get along with.】

【Professor Birch: Professor Oak, you didn't forget there was another person, did you, only preparing three Poké Balls.】

【Professor Oak: Haha, no such thing. I just saw the bond between Ash and Pikachu.】

Professor Oak's Laboratory.

At this time, Professor Oak was full of guilt, and he even put down the instant noodles in his hand unconsciously.

Ash's thick-headedness made Professor Oak instinctively forget that he was also going on a journey today.

However!

Pikachu was indeed the most suitable Pokémon for Ash!

……. ===== CHAPTER 11 =====