"Pokémon's hearts are pure, but they are not foolish. On the contrary, because of their pure hearts, good and evil are more sensitive to them. They understand how to distinguish right from wrong."
"Of course, there are also some Pokémon who are willing to be evil, but it's not that they themselves are evil, but their bond with their trainer. Even if the trainer is a bad person, they are willing to stay with them."
"That guy, trying to trick it? How could that possibly succeed? It would only make Charmander resent him more." Ash replied with a faint smile. Brock also nodded in agreement. Misty, though she hadn't understood before, now understood much more after listening to Ash's words.
Rii!!! Under the gaze of many, Charmander turned and walked towards Ash. It looked up at Ash, letting out a low cry. In the eyes of those around, at this very moment, the trainer and Charmander in front of them seemed to have developed something inexplicable. This something was called a bond!
Most of the people present were trainers; they had all forged deep bonds with their Pokémon before. Of course, people like Kai couldn't perceive such a thing.
"Do you want to come with me?" Ash looked at Charmander and asked.
Rii!!!! Charmander let out a cheerful cry. Its attitude was completely different from when it faced Kai, making it very obvious.
"You despicable wretch, how dare you steal my Charmander! I won't let you get away with this!" Kai watched this scene, infuriated. At this moment, for him, Charmander belonged to him; Ash was undoubtedly stealing it.
"If you want to fight, I'm happy to oblige. Didn't you confidently say I only won because I used Charmander? I don't mind using my own Pokémon," Ash said to Kai coldly.
Hearing Ash's words, Kai felt a chill run down his spine. Just now, he was merely intentionally slandering. If he were truly to compete with Ash, he wouldn't dare. But now, giving up this incredibly potential Charmander felt unbearable.
"It's come to this, I can't worry about anything else! What are you all still standing around for? Everyone, attack together and snatch my Charmander back!" Kai disregarded everything else, wanting only to reclaim Charmander.
Seeing this, Ash took out a Poké Ball. Misty and Brock also pulled out their Poké Balls. In terms of numbers, they were at a great disadvantage compared to Kai's side, but Ash showed no fear. No matter how many low-class characters came, he wouldn't be afraid, just like in the Pokémon Academy.
However, just as Ash and the other two were preparing to battle, several figures moved closer. Misty and Brock were slightly stunned. They saw that many of the onlookers from before had actually gathered around, and they too had pulled out Poké Balls. Not only that, some trainers had even gathered around Kai's group, surrounding them.
"If you want to use numbers to bully the few, we won't agree."
"Exactly! We've wanted to teach you a lesson for a long time, but trainers aren't supposed to provoke battles for fighting's sake. However, if you're trying to steal Pokémon, that's another matter." The surrounding trainers spoke one after another.
Normally, they would hold back because Kai's side had more people, but now there were even more people around them.
Plus, trainers were not supposed to use Pokémon to instigate disputes. But seeing the previous battle, combined with Kai's current actions, which already violated trainer regulations, the people around no longer held back.
Strength in numbers. Now, more people stood on Ash's side. Kai's cronies, who usually bullied the weak by relying on numbers and borrowed prestige, were now so intimidated by the scene that they dared not move.
And Kai, looking at the cold eyes of the surrounding trainers, trembled. He felt incredibly wronged, and tears gushed from his eyes like a fountain.
"Damn it! I won't let you off!" Crying out, he dropped a harsh threat, then pushed through the crowd and fled. The others didn't stop him. After all, with this kind of thing, it was unnecessary to fight if it could be avoided.
No one wanted their Pokémon to be injured for such a reason. Kai's cronies, seeing him run, also didn't dare to linger and followed suit. Everyone no longer paid them any mind. No matter what harsh words he uttered, he was just a clown jumping on a stage; no one cared.
Ash didn't pay attention either. He looked down at Charmander. Charmander also turned around. Seeing this, Ash took out a Poké Ball.
"Come, Charmander!"
Rii!!! Charmander nodded firmly. Then Ash threw out the Poké Ball. Charmander, seeing this, actively jumped up, slapped the Poké Ball with its hand, and the Poké Ball popped open. It then directly drew Charmander inside. The Poké Ball landed on the ground, swaying slightly.
Ding!!! After a moment, the Poké Ball stopped shaking. The red light dissipated, and a crisp sound indicated a successful capture. However, very quickly, the Poké Ball was enveloped in a light, then vanished. However, it was not strange for the surrounding trainers to see this scene. This also indicated a successful capture. Many trainers around came over to congratulate Ash.
Although Ash wasn't afraid of the previous situation, these were all chance encounters, and he was very grateful that they could stand up and help him. After greeting each other and bidding farewell, Ash, Misty, and Brock entered the Pokémon Center together.
Professor Oak's Lab, Pallet Town.
"Hmm?? Ash has sent another Pokémon over. The day before yesterday it was Bulbasaur, what is it today? I'm so curious!" Professor Oak walked over after receiving the notification. He didn't expect Ash's efficiency to start improving. He wondered if it was because of his grandson, Gary.
"Let me see what Pokémon he's caught this time." He picked up the Poké Ball from the transporter, and somewhat expectantly threw it out.
Pop!!! The Poké Ball popped open. A tail swaying with flames appeared first, then its entire body emerged. Because it had just battled, it was still a bit tired, and still had some dried mud clinging to it.
"Oh?? It's a Charmander! First Bulbasaur, and now Charmander. Ash truly doesn't disappoint. Hmm... This Charmander looks quite energetic! And the flame on its tail is quite vigorous!" Professor Oak scrutinized Charmander,
even picking up its tail to carefully observe the flame. He inwardly marveled. Although in terms of quantity, Ash couldn't compare to Gary, his quality was superior to Gary's. The Pokémon he caught were rare, and they all looked very healthy and strong.
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