There are many versions of Ash in the parallel worlds, but there aren't many who have embarked on the path of the Eight Great Masters. For this new Ash, the Champion holds great expectations, and aside from Champion Ash, the other Ashs in the group also have considerable hopes for the newcomer.
Because the trustworthy Ash has shown potential far exceeding the other parallel world Ashs, all the Ashs in this group have reached the peak of their current world in one field. It sounds impressive, but...
They have only reached the peak in one domain, and when they want to develop in other areas, they face great limitations. While standing at the peak in their field isn't impossible, the time required is certainly not much less than reaching the peak of their current field.
Even if they spend a lifetime, they cannot cover all professions. They become complete entities with their own thoughts and ideas and certainly cannot blindly follow someone else's path. But the new Ash is different; he's a blank slate.
Now, this blank slate already has his colors, and these colors are what the Ashs in the group have imparted to him. Coupled with Newbie Ash's incredibly striking luck, even standing at the peak in every field, he's unlikely to be over thirty years old.
This might be the only Ash in the group capable of standing at the pinnacle of all fields, earning the title of 'All-rounder Ash', or perhaps the only one who can challenge Arceus in the future.
Challenging Arceus is an elusive goal for both Champion Ash and Friend of the Divine Beasts Ash. Even though their battle strength has reached the peak of the entire world, and they could confront legendary beings with divine positions and win, they are at a loss about how to defeat Arceus.
The two have challenged Arceus, using six against one. The outcome was predictable: unable to inflict harm on Arceus, they were defeated by him.
But Arceus, by nature, is a righteous and benevolent existence. So even though the challenge failed, the two were unharmed, though their confidence suffered considerably.
To defeat Arceus, one must face his peerless, creation-level power and his ability to be immune to all attributes. In summary, it's impossible to win.
Those who have fought Arceus hardly think they can win, but in reality, Arceus isn't invincible. After their challenge, Arceus left them a message.
The primary goal to defeat him is to collect eighteen items. As for what those items are, Arceus did not reveal much, requiring them to travel far and wide to gradually find out.
Currently, Champion Ash and Friend of the Divine Beasts Ash are traveling and seeking the eighteen items Arceus mentioned. Although unsure of what these items are, one thing is certain: they carry Arceus's aura. If they can find one, they should be able to deduce the other seventeen.
As for when they'll find them...that's an unknown. Regardless, they are still young and have time.
And they hope for Newbie Ash to grow quickly to see if his luck and terrifying destiny allow him to swiftly find the item that can supposedly defeat Arceus.
[Advanced Ash: Don't worry, I will definitely enter the Eight Great Masters' preliminaries. This season of Eight Great Masters, I must become the Champion! Can't drag you big shots down!]
The remaining time this season is less than a year, and Ash's strongest Pokemon, excluding abnormal-level ones like Mewtwo and Gengar, only reaches the Gym Peak.
Others would certainly think Ash is boasting, but not himself from a parallel dimension.
[Friend of the Divine Beasts Ash: Hurry up, newbie. We're all waiting for you to form the Arceus Challenge Trio!]
Ash didn't see Friend of the Divine Beasts' words, as he'd exited the chat group.
...
Outside, Ash immediately received information on three S-Class abilities. The effect of Limit Break II needs no explanation: it allows Pikachu to break through past limits once again.
However, Pikachu cannot currently use it. The big shots in the group also said Pikachu must reach the Elite Level to fully unleash this power.
The more extreme the current [First Transformation] goes, the more the future can truly reach the world's peak.
Thus, there's no room to use Limit Break II for now.
Next is the Dragon of the Sky's Treasure Pearl: Guidance. Like the group big shots said, it's a chance-based reward guiding Ash to search for the Green Treasure Pearl, akin to the chance encounter with Ralts before.
Lastly is the Light of Hope reward. The information transmitted about this S-Class reward only says one thing—never give up hope, as hope's light will guide you to victory.
Seeing this explanation, Ash: …
Could not understand, could not understand at all. The description is too abstract, with no idea what the concrete function might be, like an unattainable mirage.
Moreover, this ability is unlike previous passively encountered rewards and is meant for Pokemon use. Yet, Ash has no idea about its actual function.
'No matter what, S-Class rewards shouldn't be too bad, right? I'll give it to Pikachu.' Ash thought, then used this recent reward on Pikachu, and the next second, the brilliance in Ash's mind vanished.
Ash watched light surge into Pikachu's body. As the illumination only lasted briefly, if not for Ash's extraordinary perception, he wouldn't have caught the light.
After the light entered Pikachu's body, the sleeping Pikachu scratched its face, then rolled over to sleep soundly again.
Ash: …
It seems truly useless, well, when it's time for it to act, it'll act.
From what's described, this thing might only work during crises or dire situations, but Ash obviously won't depend on such ephemeral hope–should he encounter something insolvable, he wouldn't feel hopeful with the vague Light of Hope.
Currently, he and Mewtwo possess Divine Domain Level strength. To force beings of such caliber into dire straits, what level of power is necessary?
Such power, defeated by the so-called 'Light of Hope'? Please.
After summing up the rewards, Ash rolled over slightly and fell asleep peacefully. Had Ash used the Eye of Insight to look at Pikachu after the Light of Hope entered its body, he would see Pikachu's name had changed.
[Type: Pikachu (Miracle Form)]
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The next morning, Misty sleepily sat up. Beside her, Togepi was still sound asleep. She glanced at the clock nearby, realizing it was already eight-thirty.
"It's so late! Wake up, Ash, we need to get ready to depart. Any later, and we'll miss the airship!"
They planned to head towards the Orange Archipelago in the morning, and later, they must go to Professor Oak to get a Pokeball called the GS Ball, then travel to Viridian City to board the airship going directly to Valencia Island in the Orange Archipelago to find someone named Dr. Nemu.
The airship is scheduled for eleven twenty, so they must depart early.
But when Misty got out of bed and looked up, she found the blankets neatly folded.
Did Ash leave? When did that happen? How come she didn't notice?