Chapter 69: Conquering Jigglypuff
Dark City, Pokémon Center.
After the battle, it was already evening, and Ash and the others decided to stay overnight and depart the next day.
After dinner, Misty asked the question she had been wanting to ask: "Ash, Nurse Joy, what kind of Pokémon was that?"
"Right, Ash, judging by your tone earlier, that Pokémon called Latias must be quite extraordinary, correct?" Brock also asked.
"Latias, like Zapdos, is a legendary Pokémon. She is the guardian deity of the Water Metropolis of Alto Mare in the Hoenn region, an Infinite Pokémon, and a powerful Dragon-type and Psychic-type Pokémon. Latias has high intelligence and can sense human hearts. Moreover, the feathers on her body have special abilities, allowing her to not only become invisible but also to mimic. There is a Latias in Alto Mare that uses this ability to live among people," Ash explained.
"Ash, have you been to the Water Metropolis?" Misty asked curiously.
"No, I haven't, but maybe we'll pass through there when we travel to the Hoenn region."
"The Hoenn region, huh?" Misty also seemed to yearn for it.
The Water Metropolis, just hearing it, sounded like a place with many Water-type Pokémon.
"Don't think too much about it. By the way, Brock, is there a way to get to Cinnabar Island earlier?"
Ash knew Misty wanted to visit the Water Metropolis, but unfortunately, once her journey through the region was complete, she would have to return and take over the Cerulean Gym, as her older sisters were going on a world tour.
"I think so, but it seems there's a route that passes through a desert. Ash, do we really want to take it?" Brock asked with some uncertainty.
They had gotten used to getting lost during this time, but it was always in forests, so even if they ran out of food, they weren't afraid. But a desert was different; Brock was truly afraid of getting in and not being able to get out.
"Let's go."
With Zapdos and Ancient Dragonite around, how could Ash be afraid of a mere desert?
Over the next few days, as Brock had predicted, they got lost in the desert. However, fortunately, with the help of Pidgeotto, they eventually saw a city again.
Neon Town was a famous sleepless city, but the people here had terrible tempers.
This was Ash's first impression after entering the town; even a small disagreement could escalate into a fight.
Brock compared the town to his guide and found a significant discrepancy: "What the heck, the description of this town is completely different from the guide. The people here are so strange!"
"Maybe they get less sleep, so their personalities become irritable," Ash speculated.
"Is that so?"
"Oh, never mind that, let's find an inn first! We've been sleeping outdoors for several days; I'm starting to miss a soft bed." Misty said, cradling Cleffa with a tired expression.
"Speaking of which, I want to sleep in a bed too, right, Pikachu."
Ash glanced at Pikachu at his feet.
"Pika!"
Pikachu nodded.
And so, the group stayed overnight in Neon Town.
The next day, early in the morning, the three resumed their journey.
As soon as they entered the forest, the three saw a Jigglypuff.
At first glance, Ash realized that this Jigglypuff was indeed the one from the original story that traveled with idiot through the latter half of Kanto, the Orange Islands, and the Hoenn region.
Pokémon: Jigglypuff
Type: Normal + Fairy
Gender: Female
Level: Elite Advanced
Ability: Cute Charm
Potential: Elite
Skills: Disarming Voice, Mimic, Sweet Kiss, Charm, Sing, Rest, Covet...
Description: This is a Jigglypuff that cannot Sing and hates Sing training, but really wants to perform Sing. Note: When she Sings, she often unconsciously uses a skill that makes listeners fall asleep. For those who cannot listen to her entire song, there is a possibility of being retaliated against with graffiti. Her desire for revenge is extremely strong!!!
"What a cute Jigglypuff!" Misty exclaimed with an adorable expression.
"Pi!!"
Immediately, the Cleffa in Misty's arms became displeased. Her human had actually praised another Pokémon; how outrageous!
Misty felt Cleffa's displeasure and immediately added: "Cleffa, you're cute too!"
Brock looked at the gloomy Jigglypuff sitting on a tree stump and said, "This Jigglypuff seems very sad."
"She's probably sad because she can't Sing," Ash said.
"Polei~~"
Hearing Ash's guess, Jigglypuff nodded, then looked at Ash with a longing gaze, as if asking if he could teach her.
Pikachu confidently ran in front of Jigglypuff and sang rhythmically: "Pikachu Pikachu Pi..."
Then, Jigglypuff pouted her little mouth and flew up, kicking Pikachu in the back.
"Pika?" Pikachu looked around, somewhat confused.
Ash held Jigglypuff's head and admonished her: "Jigglypuff, you can't do that!"
"Poolili!" Jigglypuff turned her head away.
"Never mind, let's go look for some berries that are good for the voice," Ash said.
He remembered that in the original story, Brock solved Jigglypuff's inability to Sing that way.
"Berries?" Brock recalled for a moment and said uncertainly, "I think I just saw one, but I don't know if it's the right kind."
"Let's go see," Ash said, picking up Jigglypuff.
Even if it wasn't, he could buy it through the system, but its sudden appearance would be hard to explain.
Led by Brock, they quickly found the berries.
Ash picked a berry and said, "Jigglypuff, eat this, and you should be able to Sing."
Jigglypuff didn't doubt him and immediately took a big bite.
After eating it, Jigglypuff was indeed able to Sing.
Listening to Jigglypuff Sing, Ash felt a strong urge to fall asleep. Realizing something was wrong, he quickly activated his Aura barrier to block Jigglypuff's song.
After no longer hearing Jigglypuff's song, Ash quickly woke up.
Looking at the sleeping Pikachu and Misty, Ash sighed, "This song is simply a godsend for insomniacs!"
"Poli!!"
Jigglypuff saw that Misty and the others had fallen asleep listening to her song, and immediately puffed up in anger. Her small eyes searched everywhere for something to retaliate against them with.
"Jigglypuff, your song is beautiful! Do you want to come with me? I can let more people appreciate your singing!" Ash said.
Jigglypuff saw that Ash could listen to her entire song without falling asleep and immediately stopped being angry. She didn't think much of it and jumped directly back into Ash's arms.
Ash also timely took out a Luxury Ball and touched Jigglypuff with it.
"Ding, detected that the host has captured Jigglypuff, received reward: five thousand points, Master-level song and lyric writing ability, top-tier singing skill, 'Chinese Music Library' * 1"
"???"
Again?
Ash was speechless. Why were these rewards so similar to the ones he got when he caught Gastly last time!
Could it be that the system's rewards are all structured?
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