Chapter 10 The journey is about to begin
Time flies, years pass quickly.
In the blink of an eye, five years had passed, and Ash was now fifteen, old enough to embark on his journey.
During these five years, Ash and his partners, Pichu and Ralts, grew a lot.
Under Ash's guidance, Pichu constantly challenged the Pokemon in the Professor Oak's Laboratory backyard. After numerous battles, Pichu evolved into Pikachu.
Ralts wasn't as fond of fighting as Pichu, but she was targeted by Dr. Oak the first time they met. After all, Ralts is a rare Pokemon, whether in Kanto or other regions, especially Ash's Shinny one. When Dr. Oak saw her, that heart, which he called research but was actually perverted, awakened. He always used various methods to trick Ralts into participating in his research. Through their battles of wits, Ralts also evolved into Kirlia, and her proficiency in skills like Telekinesis, Psybeam, Teleport, and Psychic was maxed out.
[Host: Ash]
[Abilities: Aura, Super True Newcomer, Psychic]
[Skills: Photographic Memory, Top-tier energy cube Production, Advanced Pokemon Breeding, Grandmaster Chef, Master Fisherman]
[Items: Rare Candy 23, Master Ball 2, Great Ball 65, Ultra Ball 56, Luxury Ball 15, Poké Ball 300, Potion 666, Antidote 323, Excellent Leaf Stone 1, Excellent Fire Stone 1, Prism Scale * 5.....]
[Points: 121380]
[Alliance Currency: 233333333]
[Pokemon: Pikachu, Kirlia]
[Identity: Pokémon Doctor, Rookie Trainer]
In five years, Ash completed the breakthrough to a Level 1 Researcher, becoming the youngest and most groundbreaking Pokémon Doctor of his time. He was the discoverer of Sylveon, the eighth evolution of Eevee, and perfected the theory of Eevee's eight evolutions, as well as being the discoverer of the Fairy type...
After his doctoral certification was approved, Ash's system also updated with an "Identity" column. Although it was useless, it showed Ash a smart aspect of the system. Of course, the two Master Balls were also rewards for his doctoral certification.
Over these years, besides Pikachu and Kirlia, Ash also trained many other Pokemon, but those were all applied for from the Alliance and had excellent aptitudes. Ash had no intention of catching them for his own use; he simply let them live freely in the Professor Oak's Laboratory backyard.
It wasn't that he was dissatisfied with their aptitudes, but rather that they didn't catch his eye. However, those Pokemon had already recognized Ash, and after gaining authorization for Ash's research results, the Alliance also classified those Pokemon as Ash's property.
[Pokemon: Pikachu]
[Gender: Male]
[Level: 40]
[Abilities: Lightning Rod, Actor (Acting MAX), Fifty-Fifty (Stronger when facing stronger opponents, weaker when facing weaker opponents)]
[Aptitude:???]
[Skills: Iron Tail, Surf, Thunder, Double Team, Agility, Electric Terrain, Electric Net, Quick Attack, Thunderbolt.....]
[Pokemon: Kirlia (Shinny)] (Ash)
[Gender: Female]
[Level: 35] (ps: Pokemon evolution in this book is different from level-based evolution in games; the evolution setting in this book leans towards the anime.)
[Abilities: Synchronize, Telepathy]
[Aptitude: Champion]
[Skills: Protect, Growl, Disarming Voice, Double Team, Telekinesis, Hyper Beam, Teleport, Psychic Terrain, Psychic, Safeguard, Heal Pulse, Psybeam.....]
Pikachu's level reached the peak of the Gym level, only one opportunity away from reaching the Elite, while Kirlia was slightly inferior, which was related to her dislike of fighting.
Pallet Town, early morning.
Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Ash, eager to set off on his journey, appeared at the laboratory early in the morning with his backpack.
Gary, wearing pajamas and yawning, had just finished using the restroom when he saw Ash, fully prepared to depart. He complained weakly, "Ash, there are only four Trainers in Pallet Town this year, you don't have to be so competitive!"
"It's not that early, the sun is already out. Gary, you didn't happen to chat too late with Koharu last night and forget we're leaving today, did you?"
"..."
Gary, whose secret had been exposed, fell into a brief silence, then blushed and perked up, "None of your business! Didn't you say you wouldn't use the First Generation Starters and only needed a Pokédex and Poké Balls? What's the rush?"
Ash had discussed it with Dr. Oak; he didn't plan to claim the initial First Generation Starters himself. He transferred his claim quota and the Elite-aptitude First Generation Starters from any region, which he had previously traded for with Dr. Oak, all under Serena's name.
Besides rare Pokemon, Ash only intended to catch those that caught his eye. After catching them, he didn't plan to follow the original plot's path of being some kind of 'release master'. If they wanted him to release them, they'd have to give him a full set first, then let them live freely in Professor Oak's Laboratory's backyard.
Serena's family background was average, and the First Generation Starters had quite good potential. Regardless of the region, there were First Generation Starters that performed well in Gym challenges and stage performances. After comprehensive consideration, Ash felt that transferring the First Generation Starters selection rights to Serena was the most cost-effective option.
Another point was that Serena was one year younger than Ash, and she would only be old enough to travel when Ash went to Kalos. Ash's transferred selection right was for this year, which meant Serena was ahead of most Trainers her age.
By the time Ash arrived in the Kalos region, Serena would have at least one Gardevoir trained for seven and a half years and two First Generation Starters trained for a year. Coupled with Serena's existing First Generation Starters selection right for the Kalos region, she would have four Pokemon upon her debut. At that time, she would appear to be a Rookie Trainer, but in reality, she could very likely have Gym-level strength. Just thinking about it was terrifying.
"I've been waiting for this day for a long time, haven't I, Pikachu, Kirlia?"
"Pika Pika" (That's right!)
"Qilu~" (Mhm!)
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to care about you crazy people. Ash, you're the opponent this young master has acknowledged, just don't die on the roadside."
After Gary finished speaking, he yawned and quickly walked towards his room.
Clearly, he didn't want to fall too far behind Ash and also needed to go back and prepare for his departure.
Indeed, if he didn't hurry up, he wouldn't even be second best.
"Oh, just as I expected, Ash, you're the first one here!"
Dr. Oak then walked in from the door leading to the backyard; he had clearly been out in the backyard acting as a 'poop scooper'.
"Professor, good morning!"
"Pika~"
Ash and Pikachu greeted him simultaneously.
But when it came to Kirlia, the formation changed.
"Tch~"
Clearly, Dr. Oak had already been put on her disliked blacklist.
"Ash, wait a moment. I'll go get your Pokédex."
Soon, Dr. Oak returned with a red Pokédex and some Poké Balls: 10 regular red and white Poké Balls, five Ultra Balls, three Luxury Balls, and one very special Master Ball.
"According to the standard for a Rookie Trainer setting off, it's usually one Pokédex and five empty Poké Balls.
Given that your Pokemon carrying restrictions have been lifted, these extra balls are ones I prepared for you.
As for this Master Ball, I specifically applied to the Alliance for it on your behalf," Dr. Oak said.
Although a Master Ball can catch legendary Pokemon, its success rate isn't high, but that doesn't prevent it from being a product prohibited from trading by the Alliance. Dr. Oak knew Ash had incredible luck and would definitely encounter many rare Pokemon on his journey, which is why he specifically applied for it for Ash.
"Also, the transfer points for all these Poké Balls are set here. Ash, you can directly operate them if you want to transfer any Pokemon back."
"I understand, thank you, Professor!"