Compared to the original version of Ash—who, due to insufficient knowledge, immaturity, and an unstable mindset, often found his Pokémon disobeying commands—
After transmigrating and becoming Ash Ketchum, Ash's mentality, experience, and personal capability were on an entirely different level.
Whether it was Pichu, Frogadier, or Pidgey, all of them held Ash in deep respect, affection, and admiration.
They trusted him completely.
For Ash's commands, their compliance rate was essentially 100%—no hesitation, no questioning.
…
"Alright, you three rest for a few minutes first," Ash said calmly.
"I'll heal and restore Drowzee, then we'll continue fighting."
"Pichu~"
"Frogadier~"
"Pidgey~"
The three Pokémon nodded obediently.
Ash moved swiftly, efficiently healing and restoring Drowzee before restarting the battle.
…
"Drowzee, this time you're only forbidden from using Hypnosis," Ash said coldly.
"You don't need to suppress your strength anymore."
The moment Drowzee stopped holding back, its combat power surged dramatically.
At the start of the fight, Frogadier and the others immediately felt immense pressure.
But that pressure didn't last long.
The three Pokémon adapted quickly—especially Frogadier.
Although Frogadier was currently a pure Water-type Pokémon, its final evolution, Greninja, possessed the Dark type.
That latent darkness already slumbered deep within its bloodline.
Under Drowzee's relentless psychic assaults, that Dark-aligned power seemed to awaken.
Frogadier's resistance to Psychic-type damage increased sharply.
Soon, Frogadier began pushing back.
With Frogadier taking on most of the pressure, Pichu and Pidgey re-entered the battle.
Frogadier handled main offense.
Pichu focused on control.
Pidgey disrupted and harassed.
Their roles were clear.
Their coordination was seamless.
Little by little, the rhythm of battle shifted.
The scales of victory began tipping toward Ash's side.
Before long—
Frogadier, Pichu, and Pidgey achieved victory once again.
"Continue fighting."
"Continue fighting."
"Continue fighting."
…
One day.
Two days.
Three days.
In the blink of an eye—a full week passed.
With Drowzee as a free, reusable EXP pack, no matter whether it was skill training day or wild grinding at the wastelands, Ash always arranged battles between Drowzee and his Pokémon.
They farmed experience.
They refined coordination.
They sharpened real combat instincts.
At the beginning, even with Pichu + Frogadier + Pidgey together, Ash still had to:
Force Drowzee to suppress its power
Completely ban Hypnosis
Just to secure victory.
But as the days passed—and as levels, experience, and adaptability skyrocketed—
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Day 1
The three Pokémon could defeat a fully powered Drowzee (with Hypnosis still restricted).
Day 2
The three Pokémon could defeat Drowzee even after lifting the restriction on Hypnosis.
Day 3
Frogadier + Pidgey could defeat Drowzee at full strength.
Day 4
Frogadier + Pichu could defeat Drowzee at full strength.
Day 5
Pidgey + Pichu could defeat Drowzee at full strength.
Day 6
Frogadier alone could defeat Drowzee.
Day 7
Pidgey alone could barely fight Drowzee to a draw.
Day 8
Pichu alone could barely fight Drowzee to a draw.
…
The week was exhausting—but immensely fulfilling.
And the growth was explosive.
Pichu: LV.19 → LV.26
Pidgey: LV.21 → LV.29
Frogadier: LV.27 → LV.31
But this growth came at a cost.
For over a week, Drowzee fought relentlessly against Ash's Pokémon—win or lose, it always ended up knocked down.
By the end of it, Drowzee was visibly thinner, utterly drained, and mentally exhausted.
Ash felt no pity.
Drowzee wasn't his Pokémon.
It was a Team Rocket agent sent to assassinate him.
Giving it a chance to atone through labor was already mercy.
Ash owed it nothing more—and Drowzee didn't dare ask for more.
…
Meanwhile, with improved nutrition and proper recovery, Pidgey's once-malnourished body rapidly healed.
Fragile bones → strong and resilient
Withered muscles → full and powerful
Dull feathers → glossy and radiant
By the sixth day of combat training against Drowzee, Pidgey began showing clear signs of evolution.
That only drove it to train harder—and eat more diligently.
With Blue potential, Pidgey possessed the foundation to one day reach Elite Tier, even Champion-class heights.
After all—
Even the Champion Charizard left behind by Professor Oak only had Blue potential.
…
"Pidgey—use Agility to open distance, then Razor Wind!"
On the familiar clearing of the wasteland, Ash issued crisp commands.
Unlike a week ago—when Pidgey needed Pichu and Frogadier beside it—
Now, having recovered to peak condition and reached LV.29, Pidgey had the right to face Drowzee head-on.
"Pidgey~!"
Circling through the sky, Pidgey activated Agility.
Soft blue light shimmered between its feathers.
Its body became lighter.
Its speed more fluid.
Its flight more graceful.
Sharp avian eyes locked onto Drowzee below.
Maintaining a safe distance, avoiding desperate counterattacks—
Pidgey swung its wings without mercy.
Two Razor Wind blades slashed out.
Without Teleport, with a pitiful base Speed of just 42, Drowzee was nothing more than a living target in Pidgey's eyes.
"Bang! Bang!!"
Both wind blades struck cleanly.
"Drow—!"
"Keep kiting it," Ash said coldly.
"Use your speed. Continue with Razor Wind."
Ash's expression didn't change in the slightest as Drowzee screamed in pain.
Pidgey followed the command flawlessly.
…
[Ding! Congratulations, Host—defeated LV.32 Drowzee. Gained 640 EXP.]
[Ding! Pidgey EXP requirement met. Level increased… Current Level: LV.30]
[Ding! Pidgey meets evolution conditions. Evolution beginning!!!]
The moment the system notification sounded—
A brilliant light erupted around Pidgey.
Its evolution had finally begun.
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