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"Totodile is really cute, I want to catch one too!" In Professor Elm's laboratory, the lively and somewhat dazed Totodile immediately captured Misty's heart. Misty, as a Water-type Pokémon trainer, could be said to be very conscientious. Except for Togepi, which Ash gave her, all the Pokémon she caught were Water-type. In contrast, Brock, the former Gym Leader of Pewter City, seemed a bit unprofessional. He had caught quite a few Pokémon other than Rock-types.
"Misty, there are many interesting Water-type Pokémon in the Johto region, like a Lanturn, which is a Water and Electric-type Pokémon!" Ash casually said. To his surprise, upon hearing this, Misty and Brock both stared at him as if they had seen a ghost.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Misty asked in surprise. "Ash, you actually know about the Water-type Pokémon in the Johto region?"
"Speaking of which, you didn't even take out your Pokédex when you saw Cyndaquil just now, and you still said its name!" Brock also reacted. Hearing this, Ash gave a wry smile. It seemed that the impression of him being a "bad student" was ingrained in his two companions' minds.
"Can't I learn something? Misty, I've grown quite a bit, you know!" Hearing Ash's reply, Misty thought back carefully and actually nodded. "You do seem different these days." Especially, in that forest, the name Ash called out: "Suicune!"
"Pika!" Pikachu seemed to have discovered something. Indeed, in front of the three of them, a young girl in a yellow baseball uniform appeared, commanding a Chikorita. "Can you do it? This is the hundredth showdown. It's a decisive round, so we absolutely cannot lose!" "Go! Go! Chikorita!" "Charge! Charge! Chikorita!" That Chikorita was flapping the leaf on its head. It looked like it was training. This young girl with Chikorita seemed to be a new trainer who had just started her journey from New Bark Town. Professor Elm had indeed said that Chikorita had been taken.
"So it's Chikorita!" This was the Grass-type starter of the Johto region. "That girl has a headband on Chikorita's head!" Misty noticed the headband on Chikorita's head. This headband was a special Pokémon item, mainly used in Contests. But as a gift and decoration, it could also make the Pokémon very happy, thereby increasing their friendship.
Here, in front of the young girl and Chikorita, a Rattata jumped out. "Nana's Chikorita is the starting pitcher, and the batter is a wild Rattata! I hope Chikorita can make Rattata miss its swing, striking it out!" "Chikorita, use Tackle to decide the win! That's it! Use Tackle attack!" This long speech made Ash a bit embarrassed. That Rattata listened to her for so long, and it didn't even run or attack. It was something else. Chikorita charged forward and was indeed easily dodged by Rattata. But Nana didn't get discouraged. "First ball, a foul! But Chikorita has a second chance!" "Chikorita, use Tackle attack again!" This time, she didn't say much. Chikorita charged again and knocked Rattata unconscious.
"Success! Rattata was defeated by Chikorita's straight pitch! Now's the time to catch it!" Nana seized the opportunity and threw a Poké Ball, decisively catching Rattata! This young girl was truly full of energy. After catching it, she actually started singing a victory song, which left the three onlookers dumbfounded.
"Come back, Chikorita!" After recalling Chikorita, Nana quickly noticed Ash and his group behind her. Especially Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.
"Ah~~~~~~" Nana shrieked and immediately rushed to Ash, looking at Pikachu with surprise. "It's Pikachu! Is this a real Pikachu?" Then she hugged Pikachu. "This golden fur, and the pattern on its back, I can't take it!" Then, Pikachu used Thunderbolt and shocked her thoroughly.
"I'm Nana, a trainer from New Bark Town, aiming to be a Pokémon Master!" Nana then introduced herself. She loved yellow Pokémon and dreamed of forming a team of yellow Pokémon. Ash and his group then introduced themselves. Ash suggested, "Nana, as fellow trainers aiming to be Pokémon Masters, since we've met on our journey, let's battle!"
"Excellent, in the world of battles, there's no distinction between rookies and veterans! I accept! Please treat me well, senior!" Nana enthusiastically accepted the challenge.
"Then, the number of Pokémon used will be limited to three! Battle start!"
"My ace pitcher is this one, go, Pidgey!" Nana was the first to throw a Poké Ball. Seeing Pidgey, Ash felt a bit nostalgic. He wondered how the Pidgeot he released in his previous life was doing now. If he hadn't transmigrated near New Bark Town, he would definitely go to Viridian Forest to find it.
"I'm counting on you, Snorlax!"
Boom! Snorlax's massive body slammed onto the grass. Ash caught this Snorlax during his Orange Islands journey. This was a flexible fatty that could also swim and was very reliable. After system detection, this Snorlax's compatibility with Ash directly topped the charts, and its Bond Value was also very high.
"Snorlax!" Snorlax stood ramrod straight, looking very energetic, although its eyes were always squinted. But this big guy's appearance startled Brock and Misty. "Ash, Nana is just a rookie trainer. Why are you using Snorlax right off the bat? The level difference is too great!" "Speaking of which, why is Snorlax awake?" Of course, Ash knew Snorlax was awake through his Aura and chose to send it out.
"Pidgey, use Quick Attack!" The little bird flapped its wings and dived down, hitting Snorlax's body but feeling nothing.
"Headbutt!" Snorlax headbutted the bird in front of it to the ground.
"Quickly switch Pokémon! The next batter is Rattata!" Nana sent out the recently caught Rattata. "Rattata, use Tackle attack to overwhelm it!" However, Snorlax showed no reaction to Rattata's Tackle.
"Body Slam!" Snorlax pressed Rattata with its belly.
"Nana, cheer up! Don't give up until the very end!" Ash encouraged Nana from the opposite side.
"Of course, I'll never give up! My number three batter is Chikorita, use Vine Whip!" Chikorita vigorously whipped Snorlax with its Vine Whip.
"Good, go! Go! Chikorita!" "Charge! Charge! Chikorita!" Nana continuously cheered for Chikorita. But Snorlax remained motionless like a mountain, even looking quite comfortable, slowly falling asleep. Chikorita fought until it was exhausted. Clearly, Nana had lost.
"Come back, Snorlax, sleep well!" Ash recalled Snorlax, then smiled and said, "Nana, don't get discouraged. The Electric-type Pokémon team you like, even after losing so many times, are they not still striving?"
"Right, you're absolutely right! Let's battle again next time, Ash-senpai!" Of course, Ash's purpose also included exchange points. Snorlax's food was now exchanged by him from the system shop using exchange points.
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