"I'm so sorry~"
Nurse Joy, with her pink hair and long, fair legs, apologized to everyone. Due to a Pokémon emergency, she was temporarily unable to treat Paul's Pokémon.
"There's nothing for it, then I'll just have to…" Cynthia rolled up her sleeves, revealing her fair, jade-like arms, preparing to step in personally.
Even perverted Brock was preparing to take out his backpack, ready to show off in front of Cynthia.
"Leave it to me!" Before Cynthia could finish speaking, Ash confidently patted his chest, ready to step in personally.
"Are you sure you can do it alone, Ash-kun~"
Cynthia's expression was a bit hesitant, but she silently pulled her sleeves back down.
"Don't worry, Miss Cynthia, Ash will definitely be fine!" Before Ash could respond, the girl jumped out directly, patting her not-yet-fully-developed chest to guarantee.
At this moment, Dawn, after Ash's repeated assurances, had initially believed that he had never met Cynthia before.
After all, Ash was on his first trip to Sinnoh and they had never been separated along the way. After rational analysis, Dawn was very willing to believe Ash.
But her vigilance did not decrease in the slightest. After all, Cynthia had too great an advantage; she was an exceptionally strong opponent, and Dawn had to be on guard.
Hearing the girl's assurance, Cynthia did not doubt it and stood watching with a smile.
"What a pity!"
Brock stood there somewhat disappointed. After all, he had lost a great opportunity to show off and could only give this chance to his good brother, Ash.
Ash, having put on a white lab coat, walked directly into the medical room where the four severely injured Pokémon were located. Cynthia, Dawn, and others watched through the glass.
Ash gently placed his hand on Chimchar's abdomen. There was almost no fur on its belly, but it still gave Ash a warm feeling.
But he didn't think too much; a faint green light passed through his fingers into Chimchar's body, continuously mending its wounds.
However, Ash couldn't help but frown during the process.
Because the internal injuries in Chimchar were too numerous and varied. Normally, it would only take him one minute to heal the injuries of a Pokémon he was training.
But due to Paul's unreasonable training to force out Chimchar's potential, there were countless hidden injuries inside its body.
The faint green light lasted for five minutes before Chimchar's injuries were fully healed.
Outside the window, Cynthia only saw Chimchar's complexion begin to improve, and its previously erratic breathing also began to calm down, causing her beautiful eyes to widen.
Because this scene was truly too unexpected!
She never expected the legendary Child of Viridian to appear before her eyes.
During her travels in Kanto, she had once set foot in the world's largest forest—Viridian Forest—and heard many rumors.
Among them were rumors of the Child of Viridian.
A child born in the nearby forest, as long as their heart is pure enough, has the chance to gain a special ability granted by the forest—Tokiwa Power!
This ability allows the holder to easily gain the affection of Pokémon. In most cases, Pokémon will not actively attack a Tokiwa Power user.
Because they are children of nature, possessing the ability to heal and read the hearts of Pokémon.
But she hadn't expected that Ash, the Trainer who defeated Saturn and saved Baiyang Town, was actually a special ability user, and one with the rare ability of healing.
This revelation caused Cynthia's small mouth to slightly open. Amidst her internal shock, her regard for Ash rose another notch.
She even actively tried to build a good relationship with the smug Dawn, making her lower her guard and discreetly inquire about Ash.
This scene made Brock grind his teeth enviously, as if wondering why he wasn't the one being noticed!
Of course, Brock also knew that Cynthia's extreme attention was mainly due to Ash's Tokiwa Power.
And the cold Paul, seeing that faint green light, couldn't help but show a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
He had also participated in the Kanto League, so he had naturally set foot in Viridian Forest and had heard rumors about Tokiwa Power users.
He was also very envious of the special ability to heal Pokémon.
After all, being able to heal Pokémon would greatly increase training intensity and accelerate growth speed.
However, he also knew that such things couldn't be envied. In just a second, the envious expression was suppressed by Paul.
In such a short time, Ash had already walked out of the medical room and taken off the white lab coat he was wearing.
"Chimchar and the others' injuries have recovered, and I've also treated their hidden injuries. They can be discharged tomorrow!" Looking at Paul, who was gazing out the window, Ash calmly stated the facts and then walked away!
Because he knew Paul's personality; he wouldn't express gratitude.
At least for now!!!
"What kind of attitude is that? Ash even treated their hidden injuries. Don't you have anything to say?"
Dawn couldn't tolerate this. She angrily extended her slender, jade-like hand to accuse the poker-faced Paul.
"I didn't ask him to!" Paul glanced at her indifferently and responded coldly.
"You…"
Such a dismissive remark directly caused the girl's composure to explode, and her entire chest began to heave up and down, clearly indicating her extreme anger.
"Alright, Dawn!" Seeing this, he quickly pulled Dawn closer to comfort her, "Don't be angry, that's just how he is!"
Until he undergoes a complete change, Paul will never change his indifferent and ruthless attitude towards Pokémon.
Although he really wanted to change, it wasn't now, as his senior brother had not yet been acquired.
And seeing Ash come out and comfort Dawn, Cynthia walked directly over, her black trench coat swaying with her movement.
"Ash-kun, let's formally introduce ourselves. I am Cynthia, the Sinnoh Champion. I just heard about you from Saturn a while ago, and seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary!"
Cynthia looked at Ash seriously and extended her slender, jade-like hand, showing her earnestness towards him.
"Oh, no, no!"
Ash humbly scratched his head, looked at Cynthia, who was half a head taller than him, and extended his right hand to shake hers.
Soft, springy, warm, very comfortable!
This was the first sensation from his hand, but it didn't last too long, as there was still a girl eyeing them jealously nearby.
After exchanging normal pleasantries, Ash actively withdrew his hand without a hint of reluctance, which made the nervous girl beside him sigh in relief.
"Is this the Pikachu who defeated Bronzong?" After her solemn self-introduction, Cynthia's gaze fell upon the fluffy Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.
Paul, hearing this, turned his head in shock, looking at the Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.
"Pika!!"
Hearing the blonde woman mention him, Pikachu actively extended his small hand to greet her.
"So cute! And he looks very energetic!" Pikachu's adorable appearance made Cynthia's beautiful eyes curve into two crescent moons. "Ash-kun, would you like to have a battle?"
"Huh?"
Cynthia's sudden challenge surprised Ash, causing him to momentarily freeze.
Dawn, Brock, and Paul were even more stunned!