Miss Walnut also praised Ash highly, and her eyes were full of appreciation and affection.
It even has some other meanings.
After a brief exchange, she also invited Ash to dinner.
And Ash naturally declined without hesitation...politely.
Well, mainly because behind him, there are Misty and Whitney, two beauties with burning eyes.
With his emotional intelligence, he wouldn't be able to give up the entire forest for a big tree, and leave these two beauties alone.
Just after Hu Tao left, the other three people immediately came forward.
"You said it so well, Ash!!"
Xiao Gang praises and admires him everyday: "I want to send these words back to my home at Nibi Gym.
"Let Forrest and the others watch carefully, listen carefully, and learn well, and strive to become an excellent Trainer in the future!!"
"As expected of Ash~!!"
Misty also looked very proud and happy for Ash: "After today, these two pieces of content of Ash may become popular in all regions!!"
"Yeah, even I seem to be very touched by what I heard~~~"
Whitney also felt a little emotional. As she listened to the [Trainer Code] and the [Five Pledges of Pokémon], she began to have her own understanding.
Perhaps the cooperation between her and Miltank can find a new suitable direction.
"I never thought that Ash, you are not only very accomplished and capable in the practical aspects of Trainer, but you are also so good at theory.
Whitney said softly, blinking her beautiful eyes and then narrowing them into a crescent shape: "It's really impressive!!"
"Um?!"
Misty keenly sensed that something was wrong, her eyebrows raised immediately, and she quietly stood behind Ash.
"Actually, I think it would be fun to travel with you, Ash~~~"
Suddenly, Whitney's narrowed smile disappeared, and she sighed quietly:
"But there is no other way. I have to continue to defend the Goldenrod Gym."
"And after today's holiday, I have to go back to work at the gym tomorrow."
"That's great. I really envy you guys..."
02Whitney said this casually, and glanced at Misty intentionally or unintentionally, and said something with a double meaning.
"Whenever you have time to go out and walk around, you're welcome to come see me anytime."
Ash smiled and said, "Anyway, we have already exchanged contact information, so we can always get in touch."
"Of course!!"
Whitney extended her hand to Ash and smiled, "If you win the Silver Conference of the Johto Region Alliance in the future, I will definitely go there if I have the chance to witness your victory in person!!"
"Then it's settled~~~"
Pop.
Ash's hand also joined hers.
"Sure~!!"
After saying their final goodbyes, Ash and Whitney shook hands and said goodbye.
Besides, it's time to leave Goldenrod City.
But before that~~~
"Are you sure you don't plan on buying another bicycle?"
Before leaving Goldenrod City, I passed by a bicycle store.
Ash did not forget to ask Misty.
"No, there are so many of us, we can just walk.
Misty immediately waved her hands. She no longer cared about the bicycle.
If you use a bicycle, you won't be able to experience the charm of traveling side by side.
Besides, wouldn't it be faster to travel by bicycle?
The trip would also end more hastily, far from being like it is now, where we can stop and walk along the way and leisurely enjoy the scenery.
That's good enough.
What's more~~~
"If I really bought a bicycle..."
Misty looked at Ash's back and sighed quietly.
"What other reasons are there for you to stay?"
Even though they were partners, Whitney's words before they parted left a deep impression on Misty.
It even made her a little frightened.
As a gym trainer, Whitney cannot go out freely and can only stay in Goldenrod City.
What if, in Cerulean City, my three sisters are unable to inherit the Cerulean Gym for some reason?
If I need to go back and hold up the Cerulean Gym...
Will I be like Whitney, bound to that Cerulean City, unable to travel with him anymore?
Although, at present, there has been no news from the Cerulean Gym and my sister about asking me to go back.
But considering the unreliable style of running the gym of his three sisters...
Misty felt that that day might not be far away.
And when that time comes, what can I do?
Such a question also made Misty start to think~
This is a store called Miracle Bicycle Shop, which has two stores in total.
The bicycle shop in Johto Region Region is on the east side of Goldenrod City. You have to walk through a long passage that is not easy to find to reach it. It doesn't seem to be doing very good business.
Coincidentally, the owner also runs another store in Cerulean City.
That's why Ash saw the same model of bicycle that Misty had seen in the store.
Then I asked her if she needed to buy it.
But since Misty didn't have this idea, Ash didn't think much about it and continued to set out on the road to the next destination with the two of them.
Their next destination is Yuanzhu Dojo in Yuanzhu City.
But when they just left Goldenrod City~~~
"What's going on there?"
A lively and large park ahead attracted their attention.
"That seems to be... National Park?"
Xiaogang flips through the book introducing the Johto Region Region in his hand every day to look up places.
This is National Park, a park north of Goldenrod City, located between Route 35 and Route 36.
The park is mainly divided into two parts. On the south side is an open space for rest, with several benches and a flower bed.
On the north side is a large area of grass, half of which is ordinary grass and the other half is tall grass. The grass and the pool in the middle together form the shape of a Pokémon ball.
Now, the reason why such a park is so lively.
Of course, it is because in this park, routine activities have begun to be held here, that is~
"Now it starts! The National Park's regular insect catching conference, let's catch insect Pokémon together!!"
At the entrance of the National Park, a staff member wearing a Heracross Pokémon jacket and doll was shouting desperately.
"Aim for the championship, and the winner will receive an excellent prize!!"
"If you want to participate, please register your information!!"
The registration area was full of people, many of whom were nearby residents.
There were also trainers who happened to pass by and heard the noise and rushed here, and queued up because they were interested in this event.
Ash and others belong to the latter.
"What prizes will the winners receive?"
"The winner can get luxurious goods. This time the prize is a Sun Stone, and there is also a bug Pokémon as a prize."
The staff patiently answered the question, and this answer was given countless times.
"What? Bug Pokémon?!!"
Contest Condition had just improved a little, and Misty, who had suppressed her worries, immediately became a little angry when she heard this.
"This is what Misty is worst at."
Xiaogang saw that she was nervous and teased her with a smile.
"It sounds interesting~"
Ash smiled and said, "Very good, I decided to participate in this competition as well!"
Well, another competition where you can win the championship, how can you not participate?
If he wins this tournament, then the total number of [Champion's Trophy] items in his hand will become three.
The collection progress is much faster than in the Orange Islands and Kanto Region.
In Johto Region, the competitive atmosphere is quite strong, and there are endless competitions!
Ash decisively chose to sign up.
When registering~
"Ah, it's Ash and Xiaolu?! You're all here~!!"
The girl in a yellow and black coat said happily: "It's been a long time since we last met!!"
"You're...Casey?!"
Looking at the familiar baseball cap and Chikorita with a hairband at her feet, Misty recognized her immediately.
Well, it was Casey, the first Trainer they met after coming to this Johto Region Region, and also a Rookie Trainer!!
"Tsk!!"
Chikorita also happily followed Ash's Pikachu and greeted him.
"You and Chikorita both look like you're in good contest condition."
Xiao Gang also nodded and commented.
"Of course!!"
Casey said confidently: "After we parted ways, Chikorita and I did a lot of special training, helping Thunder Shock team win consecutive games!!"
"You guys are going to attend the insect catching conference, right? I happen to be attending too!!!"
Misty also felt the vigorous energy coming towards her: "You really are as energetic as before."
"Before you win the championship, let's cheer ourselves up and sing a song!!"
Casey was immersed in her own world again, and she began to sing the Electabuzz team song:
"Take advantage of the wind from the mortar and use Quick Attack, Light Screen, and Lightning Palm...
Chikorita on the side was also very cooperative, dancing and cheering along.
Well, I can only say that on this point, Trainer is indeed very Trainer-like.
However, Ash could understand Casey's recent excitement and excitement.
...
"Electabuzz finally won the championship after 35 years!!"
Casey is full of energy: "I want to build on my success and win the championship at the insect catching conference!!"
"I won't lose to you~"
Ash laughed and commented nearby.
"Equal competition can make my championship even more brilliant!!"
"Ash, please be my foil today!!!"
Casey was there making some big claims.
Xiaogang and Misty: "~~~"
As soon as the Electabuzz team won, did their fans and supporters become so crazy and arrogant?
Even~~~I can't recognize the big and small kings, and don't know who I am~
However, considering that she was just a child, Ash didn't argue with her too much.
The victory or defeat between Trainers still depends on each other.
This Pokémon~
Of course, Ash also ignored the fact that the child was probably a child at the moment.
But it's okay this way.
There are regulations for insect catching conferences, and such conferences are specially held for young people.
Adults over 18 years old are not allowed to participate.
Therefore, in the original storyline, when Jessie and James wanted to participate, they were directly rejected by the staff for this reason.
Well, Jessie has always emphasized that she only looks mature, but she is actually a sixteen-year-old girl who is as beautiful as the moon and the flowers...
Even the staff of the insect catching conference didn't believe it.
After Ash and Casey successfully registered, they officially entered the venue.
Misty and Xiaogang acted as spectators, watching and cheering from the sidelines.
"Trainers can only use one Pokémon~"
In the center of the venue, the conference organizer stood at the stage and explained the rules in detail.
"When catching Bug Pokémon, please use this [Park Ball]~!"
In his hand, he held a dark green Pokémon ball with insect patterns resembling butterflies and dragonflies on it.
"One person can only receive one Park Ball!!"
"You can change Pokémon several times before you catch the one you want!!"
While he was explaining the rules, other staff members below also handed out the [Park Ball] one after another.
"Participants need to capture a Bug Type Pokémon with the highest total score. The score and the winner will be determined by our review committee..."
At this point, the organizer waved his hand:
"Then, the Insect Catching Conference will officially begin!!"
BANG!
The starter next to him also fired the starting gun to start the race.
A group of registered trainers also rushed to the deepest part of the forest in the National Park.
"Let's go too~"
Ash squeezed the Park Ball he had received, put it away, and followed the crowd with Pikachu, heading deep into the forest of the National Park.
At the same time, the competition scenes inside were broadcasted in real time from the audience seats outside.
"It's started~"
Xiaogang and Misty were sitting under a big tree, watching the Trainers running around in the screen.
"Holding an insect catching conference here means..."
Misty looked around with a worried look on her face: "There are a lot of bug Pokémon in this place?"
"That should be it."
Xiao Gang thought about it and said, "Come to think of it, I seem to have seen the insect catching conference in Johto Region on TV before."
"This forest seems to be full of insect Pokémon."
"And for their development, in addition to the necessary Pidegeotto and Pidgey that are left to maintain the ecological balance and the normal development of the forest ecosystem, other flying species and birds
Pokémon, all removed.
"So the resources of Bug Pokémon here are very rich."
"Even, in order to attract more trainers to participate and expand the scale and influence of the competition."
"The organizers may bring in rare insect Pokémon that are not native to this region and are only found outside of this region and place them in this park.
"If you can capture a bug Pokémon like that, your chances of winning are very high."
Misty: "Yes, is that so?!"
There are Pokémon that have not been seen in other regions......…
I really hate this place more and more!!!
When Misty was feeling nervous, inside the forest of National Park.
"I think we should start by catching the Pokémon we found~"
Ash was strolling leisurely in the jungle, without any pressure.
On the contrary, such a competition, in his opinion, is more like a game~
Sasasasa~
At this moment, a patch of grass beside him suddenly shook.
then.
"Hmm?"
A Weedle cricket crawled out from inside, pupa-like.
"Ah ...
In the audience outside, Misty let out a sharp explosion.
"Calm down Misty!!"
Xiao Gang at the side put on a mask of pain, covered his ears and said soothingly: "That's the big screen!!"
"I know, I know, but why do you have to take a close-up and make the whole screen full of Weedle!!!"
Misty was still screaming.
Well, at this moment, the largest close-up of Weedle suddenly appeared on the big screen.
From its horns, its face, to its body, the cameraman projected almost its entire body onto the big screen.