"Officer Jenny. We'll leave these three pieces of incombustible trash to you. If it weren't for them, Gringey City wouldn't have had a power outage."
When Ash and the group dragged the heavily beaten, foul-smelling Team Rocket to the police station, Officer Jenny looked at the trio through a gas mask.
"Understood, we'll lock them up. But the Grimer..."
Looking at the horde of Grimer, led by Muk, crowding around Ash, Officer Jenny didn't know what to say. Ash's affinity with Pokémon this time...
"Ah, Officer Jenny, don't worry. Muk and the others have been absorbing the sewage here. This is why, even though Gringey City's pollution exceeds the standards, it can still be controlled."
Saying this, Ash hugged Muk without any disgust and said, "Plus, I actually know this Muk. They only attacked this time because these three guys entered the sewage, making them think they were here to steal their food."
"Muk!"
Being hugged by Ash, Muk also revealed a smile. As for its toxins? Just like a Ponyta won't burn someone it acknowledges, how could Muk possibly let its toxins hurt Ash?
"But if that's the case..."
Looking at Muk and the Grimer, Ash suddenly had a pretty good idea.
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"You over there! Hurry up and install the pollution discharge pipes to the designated locations. The Grimer will treat these pollutants as food!"
Within Gringey City, countless factories were dumping pollutants into designated spots. Seeing these pollutants, the Grimer cheered and swarmed forward to find their favorite flavors.
Ash, wearing a gas mask, had Muk by his side as they watched the scene of the Grimer sharing the pollutants.
"These pollutants are very difficult for humans to handle, but for you guys, they are not only items that strengthen you but also delicious food."
"Muk!" (That's right, your guidance back then was spot on.)
"But with your help, the environment of Gringey City should become much better in the future, right? When the time comes, we'll be relying on you to help protect Gringey City."
Hearing Ash say this, Muk fell silent for a moment. Then, it reached out and pointed at Ash's Luxury Ball.
Seeing Muk's action, Ash didn't even need Meowth to translate to understand what it meant.
"Do you really want me to become your trainer?"
"Muk!" (Of course. You already defeated me many years ago, with a single piece of cake.)
"Heh, in that case, go, Luxury Ball!"
Ash's Luxury Ball easily captured Muk. Afterward, Ash released Muk again and extended his hand.
"Once again, hello Muk. Long time no see."
"Muk!" (Long time no see, Ash.)
After that, Ash's hand and Muk's hand clasped together.
When Ash returned to the Pokémon Center, he first went to take a bath. After all, even if Ash didn't mind, the strange smell on his body still needed to be washed off. After showering, Ash asked Professor Oak to transfer one of his Pokémon over.
"Come out, Arbok!"
"Arbok!"
As soon as the Arbok appeared, it quietly rested on Ash's lap. Ash stroked Arbok while saying, "Thank you for working so hard to protect Mom and the others. But with Gastly there to help, it should be much easier for you now."
"Arbok." (It wasn't hard work. As long as it is your will.)
"Thank you, Arbok. You've worked hard."
"Arbok." (As long as it's your will, there's no problem at all.)
At this moment, Arbok no longer had the cold demeanor it displayed while protecting Delia and the others at Ash's home. Right now, it was as if it had returned to being the Ekans that loved to wrap around Ash and act spoiled. Its favorite thing to do was quietly lie on Ash's lap and let him pet it, because that was a warmth that belonged exclusively to it, Arbok.
Pikachu watched Arbok act like this and didn't disturb it and Ash. Compared to Pikachu, who was always by Ash's side, Arbok and the others had also sacrificed a lot behind the scenes.
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