Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile

Chapter 310: Laplace is subdued, Serena joins the team, and the new trio is formed!

Chapter 310: Laplace is subdued, Serena joins the team, and the new trio is formed!

"I've tamed Laplace!"

"Pipikachu!!"

Ash holds up his Poké Ball and strikes his signature pose with Pikachu, while Lapras has already entered his Poké Ball.

Ash then used his Pokédex to teleport his Pidgeot and Blastoise back to Professor Oak's lab.

Although the Poké Ball cannot magically appear here, it can teleport to Professor Oak's lab without any additional devices. This is due to the Poké Ball's built-in teleportation function, which is a one-way, localized teleportation.

If one day it becomes possible to teleport between trainers and their backyard, then trading Pokémon will be much more convenient.

Now that smartphones have emerged, such a transmission function will likely appear soon. According to Dr. Oak, it is already under development.

Ash sent Pidgeot and Blastoise back for a simple reason: after arriving at the Orange Islands, he only needed Charizard as a temporary Flying Pokémon and didn't need a dedicated Flying Pokémon. Pidgeot would be better for crossing regions.

Therefore, Ash chose to send Pidgeot back. As for Blastoise, with Lapras, there's no need for Blastoise as a means of transportation at sea.

If Turtle has time, he should probably spend some time in the backyard figuring out how to further develop his Aura. Although he has found his own path and is barely keeping up with Charizard and the others, it's still not enough.

The power of the gods is to be superior to others. It's not enough to just find your own path. Blastoise also needs to study hard on this path in order to barely keep up with Charizard and the others.

However, if a suitable divine power could be found for Blastoise, then Blastoise would be able to leapfrog the intermediate levels and catch up with Charizard and the others at the speed of light.

But that's for the future. Right now, let's focus on studying waveguide power.

After teleporting the Pokémon back, Ash, Misty, and Serena returned to the Pokémon Center on Pomfret Island. Although Ash had already treated Lapras, it was safer to bring it to the Pokémon Center for another check-up.

At this point, Ash had once again asked Mewtwo to use its psychic powers to cover them up, but this time it didn't block Serena.

Serena sat in her seat, looking left and right with great curiosity. The people around her really couldn't recognize Ash at all, as if Ash's appearance had changed. But in her eyes, Ash still looked the same. According to Ash, this was the result of one of his Pokémon using its psychic powers.

This elf is just too amazing.

"Say, Serena, how did you recognize me? I should have been a complete stranger to you back then, right?" Ash asked curiously. Mewtwo in the Poké Ball also perked up its ears, wanting to know the reason.

"Because Ash's back looks a lot like Ash~ and such a powerful Pikachu, I think only your Pikachu could reach that level, so at that time I felt, you are Ash!" Ash's back looks a lot like Ash. This may seem like a grammatically incorrect sentence, but that was the situation at the time.

At that time, Ash didn't look like Ash at all. The fact that Serena could see Ash's shadow from behind is enough to show how familiar Serena was with Ash.

Even though it had been five years since they last met, Serena was able to identify Ash based solely on her past impressions and his appearance on television. While Pikachu's presence also played a part, it couldn't be denied that Serena's impression of Ash was incredibly deep.

Almost instantly, Xiaoxia realized that this girl, like her, also liked Xiaozhi!

If she didn't like Ash, she wouldn't have gone to this extent.

It's really strange. She just got together with Ash, and then a girl who has liked Ash since childhood appeared, and her obsession with Ash is extraordinary.

Along the way, quite a few girls actually had feelings for Ash. Even Cynthia, the Sinnoh champion whom he had only met once, was someone Misty could sense who had feelings for Ash.

But if I had to say who I like, there isn't anyone else besides her. Having a good impression doesn't mean liking someone; they are two different concepts.

Serena was the first person Misty had ever met who openly showed affection for Ash, and it was so obvious it was practically overflowing; even Ash should have been able to tell.

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I couldn't see it at all!!

Xiaoxia curled her lips speechlessly. Judging from Xiaozhi's expression, he hadn't figured out Serena's thoughts at all. Instead, he was shocked that Serena was able to recognize his true identity.

Perhaps in Ash's opinion, Serena was able to recognize him because Serena herself is very capable—yes, that's certainly the thought Ash would come to.

This blockhead, if she hadn't confessed her feelings, who knows when she would have finally come to her senses.

People who don't know Ash might think he's a scumbag who stringes others along if they knew about his behavior. In reality, he's just too dense.

"Wow, Serena, you're amazing! With such keen observation skills, you're sure to become a great Pokémon Trainer!" Ash praised Serena, giving her a thumbs up.

Serena, who was initially a little embarrassed, froze for a moment after hearing Ash's praise. "Can't you understand the unspoken meaning in what I'm saying?"

Seeing Ash's genuine expression, Serena was certain that Ash truly hadn't noticed her admiration for him!

But it doesn't matter. She didn't really want to reveal her feelings, but she was too excited when she first saw Xiaozhi, so she blurted out what was on her mind.

Meanwhile, Serena, Ash's female companion, looked at Misty, who was also sitting opposite him and almost touching him, and had already made up her mind.

This kind of relationship is definitely not as simple as ordinary friends; if it's not a relative or friend, then it's a girlfriend.

That's true. Xiao Zhi is so outstanding now, it's normal for him to have a girlfriend. But as long as she's not married, there's room for fair competition!

Besides, having multiple wives and concubines is very common in this era. She saw on the news that the guy named Gary, who came out of Pallet Town with Ash, already had six girlfriends, and he was only fifteen years old. Who knows how many more he'll have when he gets older.

It's already surprising that Xiao Zhi only has one girlfriend now. Where can you find a man as virtuous and self-disciplined as him?

However, Serena isn't the type to ruin other people's relationships. If she really can't interfere in this relationship and Ash is truly the kind of person who is devoted to one person, then she will naturally withdraw obediently.

"Is that Fiery Fox your starter Pokémon, Serena?" Ash suddenly changed the subject.

"Yeah, I just got Fennekin and then came to Kanto. But I heard that the gyms in Kanto are really hard, so I thought I'd come to the Orange Islands for a vacation and train a bit while I'm at it."

"Hey! Are you joining the Orange League?" Ash's eyes lit up when he heard this. It was rare to meet a girl who wanted to challenge the League, and she was even an acquaintance. Naturally, he was very interested.

"No, no, I don't have that ability yet!" Serena waved her hands repeatedly, shaking her little head like a rattle drum.

Before coming to the Orange Islands, Serena knew about the Orange League, but she had no intention of challenging it; it was not something a rookie trainer like her could touch.

At least the gyms in Kanto have a beginner difficulty level, but the battles in the Orange League are all at normal difficulty, meaning that the weakest Pokémon are all professional-level, and some are even gym-level.

For a beginner like her to challenge the Orange League is just wishful thinking!

"Right now, I only have Fennekin. I was thinking of coming to the Orange Islands for a vacation and catching some more Pokémon. But you can't challenge a gym with just one Pokémon, right?"

"It's not impossible. If your Pokémon is strong enough, then it's possible. However, for beginners, it's better to catch two more Pokémon. This way, you can better strategize against Pokémon of different types. After all, the Gym Leader's Pokémon information is known, which is one of the challengers' advantages."

Ash explained everything to Serena in great detail, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction.

Back then—actually not that long ago, just half a year ago, he was a newcomer, but now he can be a senior to others!

This change in status made Xiaozhi feel very happy, and he also personally experienced a rapid growth. After being constantly taught by so many seniors in the group, he can now be a senior himself!

Serena listened attentively to Ash's explanations. Ash enjoyed being treated like a senior, and Serena enjoyed being taught by Ash. She felt very satisfied just being able to talk to Ash here.

So this is what it feels like to have your dreams come true!

Xia, standing to the side, would occasionally chime in. Although Serena made her feel a little threatened, she wouldn't reject Serena because of that. In the end, it was because Serena had made such a good first impression.

Despite his own lack of strength, he still chose to stand up for what was wrong. This kind of character made it impossible for Xiaoxia to feel any resentment towards him.

After a casual chat, Lapras's checkup was finished. Ash took Lapras back from Nurse Joy and then asked Serena, "Serena, is there anywhere you want to go next?"

"Hmm—I don't really have a specific goal." Serena's pure blue eyes were filled with confusion. She didn't know what to do next, because her purpose in coming to the Orange Islands, or rather, to Kanto, had already been achieved from the beginning—

Originally, she planned to come to the Orange Islands to first become stronger, then collect badges, and finally participate in the Silver Conference of the Johto League, where she was sure she would meet Ash!

As for whether it can be done—who knows since we haven't tried?

However, her plan ended before it even began. Who would have thought that she would run into Ash in the Orange Islands?

Moreover, Ash was recognized even when Ash was disguised. I don't know if it was a coincidence or destiny.

But no matter what, she achieved her goal: to meet Xiaozhi and stand in front of him to tell him that the little girl from back then has grown up.

Of course, I completely forgot the last sentence when I saw Ash.

She's now achieved two-thirds of her goal, but she's genuinely feeling lost about what to do next.

"If you don't mind, come with us! We'll show you some big things!" Ash grinned and invited Serena.

Xiaoxia wasn't surprised. If Xiaozhi didn't say that, he wouldn't be Xiaozhi. Xiaoxia was used to his kindness. As for her thoughts—although she didn't reject Serena, she was naturally reluctant to let Serena join the team.

This is equivalent to your boyfriend inviting his ex-girlfriend on a trip, and you don't even know this ex-girlfriend well—this analogy is a bit exaggerated, but it's pretty much the same.

What kind of woman would be so magnanimous as to agree to let someone join the team? If she really had no reservations at all, it would seem unreal.

But she wouldn't say anything in rebuttal; everything would be up to Xiaozhi. Putting aside whether that guy had those thoughts, even if he did—never mind, don't think too much about it.

Serena's eyes lit up, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she instinctively gripped the backpack strap tighter: "R-really? Will it bother you—"

"Of course not!" Xiao Zhi patted his chest confidently. "Traveling is more fun when you make new friends!"

Serena didn't speak, but looked at Xia beside her, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of nervousness and anticipation.

Although she really wanted to agree on the spot, she knew that if Xiaoxia disagreed, she couldn't go with her. That would only cause conflict between them. Xiaozhi was a blockhead, but she wasn't!

This team is a two-person team. Ash agreed, but it still depends on the other person.

"Don't look at me, as long as Ash agrees, that's fine. After all, he's the one who's providing the meals~" Misty said nonchalantly, shrugging her shoulders while holding Togepi. This was actually a tacit agreement to Serena joining the team.

Seeing that Xiaoxia had consulted Serena before she joined the team, her initial dissatisfaction vanished instantly. Having such a well-behaved younger sister in the team was surely better than that glaringly negative third wheel. (Xiaogang in tears.jpg)

Just kidding. Putting aside the rival, if you travel with a girl, you can have a lot to talk about. The topics between sisters and lovers are two different things.

"Yosh! It's decided then, the new trio is formed!" Ash shouted, raising his arm. Instantly, all eyes were drawn to them. Misty and Serena exchanged a glance and both gave a helpless smile. The upcoming trip should be quite interesting.