Anyway, Ash has contacted Professor Oak.
In addition to the Pokémon Bear Apprentice, the Devon Company was also very polite in meeting Ash's needs.
After all, he has given such a rare Pokémon to Apprentice Bear, so he doesn't need this little bit of stuff.
"By the way, the next city you are going to is Vermilion City, right? There is a good friend of mine there, Professor Sakuragi, who plans to build his own laboratory in Vermilion City."
"But he doesn't seem to be there yet. We'll see when we have a chance."
"As for the Life Orb you mentioned, Devon Company will help you find it, but it may take time..."
"Okay, no more words, my instant noodles are almost ready, I'll contact you next time, Ash!"
This was the last phone call Ash made with Professor Oak before leaving.
"Professor Sakuragi from Vermilion City seems to be the professor who sent Earl Dervish Pokémon to Gougou in the journey chapter..."
"And if I remember correctly, there is also an abandoned Pokémon in Vermilion City~"
Putting these things together, Ash gradually understood.
"It should be that Gengar, right?"
In the Journey arc, the second Pokémon that he captured stayed in the building before Sakuragi Laboratory was built.
"It just so happens that if we go to Vermilion City this time, we can also get this friend back as soon as possible~!"
"You are also looking forward to having new companions join you, right? Pikachu? Bear apprentice?"
"Pika Pika!"
"So old-fashioned!!"
The Pikachu on his shoulder and the bear apprentice who was training beside him both responded actively.
Especially Apprentice Xiong, after this period of running-in and training.
He could clearly feel that he was really improving steadily! !
And he also vaguely realized that the training method Ash gave him was really suitable for him.
And under Ash's coaching, the potential (entry effect) in him seems to have been developed.
Whether it's strength, attack power, speed or reaction, they have all been greatly improved!!
This also made Apprentice Bear truly convinced of Ash and he no longer had any hesitation.
He truly regarded Ash as his Trainer and recognized him!!
"Thank you for your hospitality during this period."
At the gate of the research school, Ash and his group were saying goodbye to Yuto Seidai and others.
Although staying in this place has certain benefits, Trainer's journey still needs to continue.
"Are you just leaving like that?"
On the contrary, Yuto Seiji felt somewhat disappointed and reluctant.
She looked at the three people leaving in the distance, feeling a little lost and sad, but she didn't know how to express it.
And the best way is to find someone to talk to.
So she took out her cell phone and called her sister who was far away in Sinnoh Region.
"Hello? Sister Cynthia, ah, yes, we were kicked out, but it's not a big deal... The important thing is, I met a very powerful Trainer..."
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It's still a long way from the Pokémon Research Institute to Vermilion City.
Along the way, everyone crossed the grass and walked through the bushes, and encountered various Pokémon.
For example, the Oddish in front of you.
"Oddish is a weed Pokémon that buries itself in the ground during the day and uses its entire body to absorb nutrients from the soil. It is said that the richer the soil, the more shiny its leaves will become."
The Rotom Pokédex records the information of such Pokémon, and Misty was attracted by its cute appearance at first sight.
"What a cute Pokémon! I want to capture it!!"
As she spoke, she summoned her Starmie, ready to defeat and subdue it.
"Although you aspire to become a water-type Pokémon master, you can't resist cute Pokémon, right?"
Ash rarely tried to find out any information about this Oddish. He and Xiaogang stood aside and cheered for Misty.
The result was not beyond their expectations.
Although Misty's Starmie may not be too strong, it is more than enough to beat an Oddish on the side of the road.
With just a few hits, it was knocked out of combat capability.
But just when Misty happily took out the Pokémon ball and prepared to capture it.
"Da Na~!!"
Suddenly, a dark shadow jumped out from the bushes and knocked Misty's Pokémon ball away.
He stood in front of Oddish, looking at Ash and his group with hostility and vigilance.
This is a four-legged Pokémon that looks like a toad, with an unopened bud seed on its back.
"This Pokémon is... Bulbasaur?!"
Ash recognized it at first sight.
It is one of the three great Pokémon in the Kanto Region and the Pokémon number 001 in the Pokédex, Bulbasaur! !
Rotom on the side automatically announced:
"Bulbasaur, the seed Pokémon, will be seen taking a nap in the sun. After soaking up enough sunlight, the seeds on its back will thrive."
Bulbasaur appeared in this place, which means...
"Is this the original Bulbasaur?"
Ash looked at this Bulbasaur who was extremely wary of them with great interest.
It can be said to be a veteran character in Ash's Pokémon, and it is very powerful. Even without evolution, it can help Ash win many challenges and gyms, and even the Alliance Conference.
Later, he became the manager of Professor Oak's backyard, responsible for mediating conflicts and disputes between Pokémon.
He is indeed a real big brother.
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