Chapter 723

【Genji: Charizard's strength stems not only from its innate talent but also from Ash's training and its own relentless effort—everything aligned perfectly to forge this flawless Charizard.】

【Dan Di: Speaking of which, I'm even more eager to battle Ash! A showdown between Charizard and Charizard!】

【Ash: Mr. Dan Di, you'll definitely get your chance!! My Charizard's goal is to become the world's strongest Charizard! Your Charizard is a hurdle I absolutely must overcome!】

【Dan Di: What spirited energy! I truly believe you'll succeed!】

Such a vibrant young man.

This is exactly how a trainer should be today!

Holding reverence for all things while possessing an unceasing drive to advance upward!

Ash is truly a role model for his generation!

……

On-screen—

After the Battle Factory battle.

Ash's journey continues.

And during his challenge against Lord Shintaro.

Ash once again gathered his earliest partners.

This time, Bulbasaur and Squirtle were both summoned as well.

Naturally, Charizard was included too.

However.

In this battle.

Due to a misstep in Ash's command.

Charizard ultimately lost to Lord Shintaro's Dusknoir.

This segment of footage ends here.

Yet viewers clearly saw Regice standing behind Lord Shintaro.

This battle feels like it would've been incredibly exciting too!

As Ash gradually travels onward.

He has already arrived in the Unova region.

In one world, Ash accidentally rescued a Charmander.

Because of this, he recounted his past with that Charmander to his current companions—N, Cilan, and Iris.

And, with Professor Oak's help, successfully traded for Charizard.

Upon seeing Ash's Charizard.

Iris immediately sent out her Dragonite for battle.

But after so many trials.

And after such prolonged training in Charizard Valley, Ash's Charizard was far beyond Iris's socially trained Dragonite.

After one swift tail whip.

Charizard secured victory in this battle.

From then on.

Charizard continued traveling alongside Ash.

The final image lingers on the backyard where Ash and Charizard first met.

The footage halts at this moment.

【Memories Special Chapter

—END】

【This film primarily introduces one of Ash's ace Pokémon—Charizard—and chronicles its key experiences. The system hereby urges all viewers to cherish and care for their Pokémon—never abandon them. Pokémon are family, partners—not tools!】

【Accordingly, Charizard is awarded a special reward.】

【Special Reward: Flame Heart】

【Flame Heart: A Pokémon holding the Flame Heart gains an unconditional 50% boost to Fire-type power—as long as it retains its indomitable spirit and luck, it can fight until the very last moment!】

Seeing these lines flash by.

The light screen falls into utter silence.

【Da Ye: Ah! That's unfair! Why?! Charizard didn't even answer any questions—yet it gets a reward! I refuse to accept it!】

To Da Ye, the other rewards were merely for show.

But this Flame Heart is absolutely perfect for his Infernape.

If his Infernape possessed the Flame Heart, combined with its Blaze ability.

Da Ye could confidently declare his Pokémon would become the world's strongest Fire-type Pokémon!

(In his own estimation!)

The livestream won't indulge Da Ye.

【This round's special question begins】

【Question theme: "Survival"】

【Pokémon and humans are living beings coexisting in this world; their positions were equal from the outset—but human actions have continually harmed Pokémon. What must be done to achieve peaceful coexistence and survive together in this world?】

The livestream's final question is about survival—not mere living!

These two concepts carry fundamentally different meanings.

Survival implies facing all manner of dangers!

Clearly, those dangers naturally include humans!

【A: Eradicate humanity】

【B: Eradicate Pokémon】

【C: Mutual assistance and co-creating the future】

【D: Plan a dedicated world, separating humanity from Pokémon】

One question, four answers.

Yet only one is truly correct.

【Two lucky viewers have been successfully drawn: Viewer Mewtwo and Viewer Denji—please answer.】

When everyone saw that Mewtwo had been drawn as a viewer,

everyone was stunned!

How could a Legendary Pokémon even be drawn!

And not just any Legendary—Mewtwo, a Psychic-type Legendary!

Though Mewtwo had seemingly been helping Ash all along, it was easy to infer from its earlier fragmented remarks that it harbored hostility toward humans.

Are you sure you want Mewtwo to choose?

As for Denji, no one really cared.

After all, he was no different from before—just an ordinary person.

【Mewtwo: In the past, I would absolutely have chosen option A—to eradicate humanity and create a world for Pokémon alone. But in Ash, I've seen hope. I hope my choice is right.】

【Mewtwo: I choose C.】

【Denji: Me too! I also choose C.】

The moment Denji's livestream comment appeared, it was instantly mocked by Daiba.

【Daiba: Are you dumb? Don't you remember each person can only pick a different option? You've just wasted yours—might as well have given it to me.】

【Denji: Who's the idiot here? Can't you see this is a special question—and the livestream deliberately selected one human and one Pokémon? This is clearly a test.】

【Daiya: Exactly right. The livestream clearly wants to see whether humans and Pokémon can actually achieve the "mutual assistance and co-creating the future" described in option C.】

【Professor Oak: That's correct. This time, the reward is likely highly unusual.】

【Nazo: Unusual? How unusual could it possibly be—more unusual than my last free-wish reward?】

Wait—why are you even comparing rewards!

【Cynthia: Hold on—when you see the reward, proceed with caution. I have a strong feeling this reward will be extraordinary.】

It was at this very moment.

The livestream also announced the correct answer to the question.

【Congratulations to both contestants for jointly selecting the correct answer—each will receive a special reward.】

【This reward is exceptionally unique; the livestream will not disclose it publicly—please check your notifications carefully.】