Chapter 135

The day after the summer camp ended,

Everyone was about to continue on their own journeys.

The professor first returned to the research institute,

planning to organize the existing data and announce the discovery of the Purified Jade Stone to the world.

At the time of parting, Gladion and Nemo proactively sought out Ash to exchange contact information.

Nemo and Gladion also made an appointment with Ash to meet at the peak of the Lumiose Conference.

Ailan thought for a moment, also found Ash and exchanged contact information, and expressed some interest in Miare Tournament

Ash suggested that Serena, before Shana leaves, take the initiative to launch a 3v3 challenge,

Ash watched the entire match from the sidelines!

Personally witnessed Fire Fox defeat Bulbasaur, successfully completing Ability 1 enhancement!

Then also defeated Cotton Cream Puff, ultimately being defeated by Gardevoir,

Finally Serena sent out Ralts to finish off, simultaneously defeating Gardevoir and evolving into Gardevoir

The two agreed to meet again at the Triple Crown Satellite Tournament

Seeing everyone off,

Ash and his party, however, were not in a hurry to leave,

Mainly because Dawn and Tierno were injured and needed rest

As for Dawn, if she flew directly to Unova, she would still have time to rest en route, and with the time difference adjustment, she could pretty much fully recover

But Ash and Tierno still need to hurry along the road,

You can't possibly carry Tierno while rushing, can you?

Thus Ash decided to stay and rest for two days

Found the resort manager, Ms. Catherine, paid the rent for two days; although the rent was steep, it directly consumed all the championship prize money just won

But Ash himself wasn't short of money, so naturally he didn't mind

Compared to that little prize money, the biggest gain from this summer camp was obtaining the Sun Stone, as well as securing Dawn and Tierno

As everyone left, the resort immediately seamlessly took in new guests

Wealthy people looking to relax and their close friends moved in

The resort regained its former bustle once again

Just as Clemont had imagined, from the villa's second-floor balcony overlooking the beach,

Enough to see a big bunch of fair-skinned, beautiful people in cool attire, to the point they'd almost wear just a string plus two band-aids—passionate, unrestrained, generous older sisters

Ash also knew it was because he was disturbed, he accidentally caught a glimpse of two eyes,

After that he didn't look any further

Because of where everyone was, they were already quite close to Sora City, with just a forest in between

Roughly half a day's time to reach Sora Gym

It's time to put special training on the schedule

Leave Serena and Latias to look after the two girls and Yurie,

Ash had Mewtwo teleport him and Clemont to the forest

"Come out, everyone!"

As the Poké Balls were opened one after another,

In the depths of the forest, Diancie, Greninja, Talonflame, Gardevoir, and Battle Flying Bird all appeared

The gaze swept over the attribute panel of a lone Pokémon,

Finally the focus settled on Battle Flying Bird

【Skill】: …, Sword Dance,

Seeing that Battle Flying Bird had already mastered Sword Dance, Ash nodded in satisfaction

He patted Battle Flying Bird's shoulder

"Great, Battle Flying Bird! Mastering Sword Dance, combined with your current speed, your strength limit will be greatly increased"

"Kucha kucha!"

Now Battle Flying Bird is no longer the country bumpkin from the mountains,

Having followed Ash on his travels for so long, having witnessed Ash defeat so many strong opponents, they had long realized Ash is an extraordinarily strong Trainer

Similar to his position as the Forest Boxing King in the forest

Thus being praised by such a strong Ash, Battle Flying Bird's inner excitement can be imagined

Immediately he proudly showed off his muscles

He also didn't forget to provoke the Greninja beside him

The belligerent Greninja's goal has always been to become the strongest under Ash's command!

With such ambition,

Moreover, Battle Flying Bird was originally captured by Ash after being defeated by him; naturally, Greninja cannot tolerate Battle Flying Bird's provocation and assumes a battle stance

"Kuga kuga!"

"Kucha!"

Battle Flying Bird shows no fear; the two Pokémon are swords drawn, about to engage in a big battle

"Pika pika!"

Pikachu enjoys the liveliness, not minding the fuss, expressing optimism for Battle Flying Bird, saying speed is what makes one truly strong!

"Diancie roots for Greninja!"

The Princess, being more familiar with Greninja and also having a form similar to Mega Evolution, leans her stance toward Greninja.

Ash originally thought Talonflame, being a Bird‑type Pokemon, would support Combat Bird.

Perhaps it is precisely because they are all birds, naturally creating a special competitive relationship, that Talonflame ended up supporting Greninja.

On the contrary, the Shiny Gardevoir threw her support behind Combat Bird.

Ash curiously asked for the reason, and was told that because Bond Greninja was handsome and had stolen her spotlight, she therefore wanted to support Combat Bird.

This answer undoubtedly made Ash and Clemont somewhat unable to hold back their laughter.

He marveled at how the Pokemon's thoughts were truly myriad and strange.

However,

This answer, however, was quite in character for the Shiny Gardevoir.

Having evolved to the Gardevoir stage, the Shiny Gardevoir had shown herself to be intellectual and gentle, which Ash was not quite used to.

He had thought that her personality had changed due to evolution,

but now it seems that, deep down, she is still that little creature with a lot of personality.

With the Pokemon's fighting spirit so high, Ash naturally would not dampen it.

He helped Greninja voluntarily activate Bond Evolution, letting the two Pokemon battle on their own.

At this moment,

Greninja's level had already reached 40, only four levels behind Combat Bird,

and with Bond Evolution, its power actually surpassed that of the higher‑level Combat Bird.

After Sword Dance, the gap became even larger, leaving Combat Bird repeatedly getting the worse of it in head‑on clashes,

after confirming that its strength truly could not match Greninja's,

Combat Bird had no choice but to abandon the idea of competing with Greninja on strength and switch to a speed‑based tactic.

Even though Bond Greninja's base Speed stat reaches 132, it ultimately could not withstand Combat Bird's double speed.

With its frail build, it was easily taken out by a strengthened Flying Knee from Combat Bird,

leaving Combat Bird, which had been planning to finish with a plunging body slam, stunned.

When the battle ended,

Ash, as a Trainer, immediately pulled a secret‑made wound medicine from his backpack and sprayed it on both Pokemon,

the victorious Combat Bird, naturally, was extremely excited, flaunting its muscles despite its wounds and pain.

What relieved Ash was that

Pikachu and the Shiny Gardevoir did not join the celebration, but continued to provoke Greninja.

Having recovered from faint, Greninja, though unwilling, also acknowledged this defeat.

At the same time, deep within Greninja's heart, the fire of revenge was already blazing fiercely,

Defeat does not mean losing the frog!

He, who was once just a Tadpole, has certainly experienced failure before; if he fails, he only needs to double his efforts to raise his strength, and then win next time.

This is the original intention of the Tadpole,

a pure heart that seeks only to become stronger!