N-A-A Chapter 187 Levitation is the ability that Gengar should possess most!
Chapter 187 Levitation is the ability that Gengar should possess most!
Chapter 187 Levitation is the ability that Gengar should possess most!
Suddenly, Xiaoxia jumped up from the side, startled, and ran around in circles in the open space.
A sinister black shadow followed behind her.
"Oh no, Ash, a ghost has appeared!"
Xiaoxia hurriedly hid behind Xiaozhi, her face still showing signs of shock.
"Xiaoxia, calm down, that's not a ghost."
At this moment, Xiaoxia finally had time to look back carefully.
It turned out that the dark shape was actually a round, chubby little purplish-black creature.
"Isn't that Gengar? Ash, really!"
"Why don't you take better care of your Pokémon? You know I'm afraid of ghosts."
"But this isn't my Gengar!"
"Kou Jie?"
Ash's Gengar also felt innocent, as it had been pulling Heracross the whole time and was now being unfairly blamed.
"Hehehe, sorry, this is my Gengar."
"This kid loves playing pranks. It's rare to find someone so afraid of ghosts that I couldn't resist scaring you."
"How could you recognize me at a glance, young man?"
Kikuko was just curious about who would release so many Pokémon in a place like this, so she came to take a look.
I never expected to run into someone who knew her.
"I've seen your picture at Professor Oak's lab before."
Although Ash only saw it once.
But after all, Kikuko is the oldest member of the Four Heavenly Kings in the league's records, a famous middle-aged and elderly star.
She really enjoys using Ghost-type Pokémon and those with terrifying appearances, which is quite impressive.
When Agatha heard Ash mention Professor Oak, she was taken aback for a moment, then laughed.
"A baseball cap and Pikachu, you must be Ash that Oak was talking about. I am indeed Agatha Christie, one of the Elite Four!"
"Old man Daiki seems to dote on you. That old fellow used to be a strong and good man; he's really become a mess now!"
Why does Ms. Kikuko suddenly become so talkative and seem so regretful when she mentions Professor Oak?
"They probably don't have any history together, do they?" Xiaoxia, her gossip-loving soul burning brightly, asked Xiaozhi with great curiosity.
Unfortunately, Ash was also very curious; he had only seen a photo of Oak and Agatha by chance.
"Ms. Kikuko, are you acquaintances with Professor Oak?" In the end, Misty couldn't help but ask her directly.
"We traveled together when we were young—me, Oki, and Steel—and now we're all so old."
Kikuko's tone held a hint of nostalgia, but she quickly changed the subject, "That idiot Oki, after becoming champion, actually gave up battling to create some useless Pokédex. It's incomprehensible!"
"Pokémon are born for battle, right, Ash?"
Most Pokémon do indeed have an innate desire to become stronger, but saying the Pokédex is useless—
Although he wanted to argue, Ash also loved battling, and ultimately he chose to answer according to his true feelings: Disrupting is necessary; to become strong, you have to disrupt.
[Ding! Kikuko: Affection +2]
"Haha, interesting young man, it seems I'll quite like you."
"Ms. Kikuko, please fight me!"
The invitation was abrupt, but since it was a rare opportunity to meet one of the Elite Four, Ash naturally wanted to battle them.
Moreover, it seems that Akiko is also a trainer who loves battling, so the probability of her agreeing is extremely high.
If possible, Ash would also like to pester the other party to teach his Gengar a lesson, since the Elite Four, who are proficient in Ghost-type moves, must have some special skills.
After all, he still had the task of seeking guidance from the Four Heavenly Kings to complete.
"I don't dislike energetic young people, but I'm sorry, a fight isn't an option for now."
"My Pokémon are still injured."
I got rejected ('·ω·).
"Injured—speaking of which, why would someone as important as Ms. Kikuko come here?" Xiaoxia asked curiously.
"I came here to train as a trainer."
Kikuko really lives life to the fullest, and even at her advanced age, she is still so determined and disciplined in training her Pokémon here.
"But why come to the Bewildering Forest? Isn't it just a forest with a lot of fog that makes it easy to get lost?"
"The Mysterious Forest is the largest gathering place for Ghost-type Pokémon in the Kanto and Johto regions."
At this moment, Grandma Lingjin also arrived and then explained to Xiaoxia.
"The Misty Forest is home to a large number of Ghost-type Pokémon, and these children love to play pranks on passing travelers."
"They keep creating illusions for people, which is why so many tourists get lost in the forest."
"I see. No wonder you always carry around a Gugu that can use the ability to see through things."
"But Xia, we haven't encountered any illusions along the way, have we?"
At that moment, Ash suddenly remembered what had happened after he entered the forest.
"No, there isn't." Xiaoxia was also puzzled.
Generally speaking, when she travels with Ash, she would never miss such a strange event.
"Perhaps it's the aura of strength emanating from Ash that keeps the other children away."
"Ash, your aura is too sharp. Ghost Pokémon are very sensitive to this kind of thing," Agatha offered a possible explanation.
Upon hearing this, Ash quickly activated his Timidity ability, weakening his aura.
"So that's why I didn't encounter a single wild Pokémon along the way."
However, this means that their getting lost has nothing to do with the Ghost-type Pokémon in the forest; they were simply lost.
"This is so discouraging!" Ash thought it was the Ghost-type Pokémon that had caused them to get lost.
"Then we can leave even without Gugu."
At this moment, Granny Lingjin jumped up and tapped Ash on the head with a small stick.
"What are you saying!"
"The Misty Forest is vast, and the roads inside are intricate and complex."
"Even without encountering Ghost-type Pokémon, experienced travelers can still get lost inside."
"Not only can Goooo see through the illusions of Ghost Pokémon, but it also has a strong sense of direction."
"People like you who are terrible at getting lost should just wait for Gugu."
It seems they're definitely staying at the temple today.
"By the way, Ash, you also have a Gengar. Would you like to train with me in the forest?"
Unexpectedly, Ms. Kikuko suddenly extended an invitation to Ash.
"Really? That's wonderful!"
Of course, Ash agreed without hesitation.
[Ding! Congratulations on triggering a new side quest "Conquer the Enigmatic Forest!": Defeat 100 Ghost-type Pokémon in the Enigmatic Forest]
[Rewards: Alliance Coins +4000; Stamina +3; Free Attribute Points +4; Trait "Cowardly" Level +1]
"Alright, let me teach you what a real Gengar trainer is like."
Kikuko also wanted to see what kind of person the young man that old man Oki praised every day was really.
Ash thus began his training journey in the Mystic Forest with Gengar and Ms. Agatha.
Xiaoxia was supposed to come along too, but she was too afraid of ghosts to come.
"Young girls are such a hassle. My daughter is just as useless."
"She always makes excuses when asked to join her in cultivation."
Kikuko's training was very rigorous; she spent almost all her time in battle.
She has been training here for many years, and she knows exactly where the Pokémon are. She can catch them all at once, and in large numbers.
Although Ms. Kikuko's expression looked a bit scary and she had a bad temper.
Every day is spent either in battle or on the way to a battle; any slackness will result in scolding.
But for Ash, this is simply the best training partner!
He immediately decided that he must spend a few more days practicing with Ms. Kikuko.
While training their Pokémon, Ash and Agatha also encountered Gary, who was also there.
Upon seeing that he was Daiki's grandson, Kikuko immediately grabbed him and brought him along to participate in the training.
This rigorous training quickly forced Xiao Mao to wear the mask of pain.
But to Ash's surprise, Gary was incredibly obedient under Agatha's care, showing no intention of running away.
If it's just about following along for training, it can be seen as Gary's unwillingness to admit defeat and his desire to become a better Pokémon Trainer.
But even when Kikuko nitpicked and insulted him excessively, he never talked back and instead behaved like a grandson, which was a bit abnormal.
This is quite different from the spoiled, arrogant third-generation rich kid Gary that Ash remembers.
One evening, when everyone returned to the temple to rest, Ash finally couldn't help but ask Gary a question.
"Shigeru, why do you listen to Ms. Kikuko so much? This isn't like you."
Shigeru looked helpless and quietly pulled Ash over.
"I heard it from the elders in my family."
"When we were young, Ms. Kikuko, my grandfather Ōki, and Mr. Takashi were all good friends."
"Back then, Grandpa was a very powerful trainer who always helped the eccentric Ms. Kikuko."
"Every time, Ms. Akiko wanted to get rid of him, but she couldn't beat Grandpa in Pokémon battles. Over time, Ms. Akiko and Grandpa became very close."
"Is this the kind of close friend I'm thinking of?" Xiaozhi looked at Ms. Kikuko's current appearance; she must have been a beauty when she was young.
Xiao Mao nodded.
"However, as time went by, Grandpa later devoted all his energy to Pokémon research."
"Ms. Kikuko believes this will greatly reduce Grandpa's fighting ability, and feels that Grandpa has betrayed her."
"Moreover, Kikuko has a very bad temper. After they had a big fight, they gradually drifted apart."
"Although they kept in touch, my grandfather later married my grandmother, and they didn't end up together."
After hearing all this, Xiao Zhi could already imagine a love story where the male and female leads regretted it for life because of a misunderstanding and the male lead's poor communication skills.
"But she was just a female friend of Grandpa's from the past. Is it really necessary for you to do this?"
"You know my grandmother passed away several years before I was born, and Ms. Kikuko is currently single."
"I heard they've recently started communicating with each other more often again—"
Seeing the constipated look on Shigeru's face, Ash roughly understood.
It turns out that Kikuko might become Shigeru's new grandmother, so he was being so well-behaved because he didn't want to delay his grandfather's old age.
Poor Shigeru! As Akiko leaps among the branches in search of Pokémon, it looks like she's stumbled into a Naruto movie.
You wouldn't guess he's over fifty; humans in the Pokémon world are truly not to be underestimated.
Little Smarty kept up easily, but Little Gary couldn't keep up. Physical strength had always been his weakness, and he almost fell off the tree several times.
"Aki's grandson is no good. Compared to him, Ash is more and more pleasing to the eye."
[Ding! Kikuko, one of the Four Heavenly Kings: Affection +1]
Ash and Gengar were lurking in a secluded patch of grass in the Misty Forest, hiding there rather cowardly.
Its characteristic of being timid as a mouse is activated at full power, minimizing its presence.
"Gengar used Nasty Plot!" (whispering)
This is a new skill I learned from Ms. Kikuko.
Use it three times in a row to stack up the special attack buff.
Taking advantage of the moment when the three Gastly targets were off guard, Ash decisively chose to ambush them from behind!
"Use Shadow Ball now!"
"Heh, heh?"
The three poor Gastlys were all defeated by Gengar's Shadow Ball before they could even react, losing their ability to battle.
"A beautifully dried Gengar!"
"Gah, gah!"
Ash immediately grabbed Gengar's hand and jumped up happily.
[Ding! Gengar: Affection +1; Friendship +1]
[Gengar: Affection level has reached maximum!]
[Rewards: Alliance Coins +2000; Attack +2; Skill: Shadow Ball]
"Gengar's dual senses are finally maxed out."
Ash has been training in the forest with Ms. Kiku for a full week now.
After countless battles, large and small, Gengar's strength has been greatly enhanced with Agatha's help.
Moreover, Ash's Gengar is a Pokémon that is very easy to get close to its trainer.
They already had a bond from their time together in the Orange Islands.
Now that it has completely severed ties with its former trainer, the level of affection and intimacy between the two has increased rapidly.
They have all reached their maximum values now.
[Ding! Congratulations on completing the side quest "Ghostly Love, As Expected? No Need to Say More!": Please raise Gengar's friendship and intimacy levels to the maximum.]
[Rewards: League Coins +3000; HP +2; Free Attribute Points +3; Gengar Mega Evolution Stone +1]
Furthermore, after defeating those three Gastly, they have also defeated 100 Ghost-type Pokémon in the forest.
[Ding! Congratulations on completing the side quest "Conquer the Enigmatic Forest!": Defeat 100 Ghost-type Pokémon in the Enigmatic Forest]
[Rewards: Alliance Coins +4000; Stamina +3; Free Attribute Points +4; Trait "Cowardly" Level +1]
[Trait "Cowardly" v2→Iv3: You will have more skill in controlling your own aura (You can easily appear behind others and do whatever you want!)]
"Ash, your tactics are too sneaky."
At this moment, Ms. Kikuko and Shigeru, who had been observing the battle from a distance, also came over.
"I would never stoop to such a tactic as ambushing and sneaking up to win."
Such underhanded tactics are not in line with Xiao Mao's personality.
"No, Ash did a good job. Using some tactics in wild battles is a wise choice. Gary shouldn't be too concerned about some unnecessary rules."
Kikuko greatly admired Ash's style; back in the day, when she and Oak were young, they were just as dirty as they could be.
Now that conditions are better, everyone is paying more attention to sportsmanship when playing against each other.
"It can't be said to be a bad thing."
Over the past few days, Kikuko has also come to look at Satoshi with new respect.
I originally thought he would be a greenhorn, but he turned out to be exceptionally outstanding.
Xiao Zhineng easily kept up with the intensity of her training.
Moreover, not only Ash, but even Gary, after experiencing some initial discomfort, gradually became able to meet her requirements.
"Wow! What amazing young people!"
It seems we can't underestimate the younger generation.
[Congratulations on completing the epic side quest "Please Teach Me Greatly!": You have gained guidance from all four Heavenly Kings of the Kanto region (3/4)]
"Oh right, Ash, come here."
At this moment, Ms. Kikuko took out a small pill and handed it to Satoshi.
"This is called a Characteristic Change Pill. It's specially made for Gengar."
"Your Gengar has always wanted to change its ability, right? Just take this pill and you can do it easily."
I never expected Kikuko to give him this kind of pill.
When asked how he met his Gengar, Ash casually mentioned the reason why Gengar was abandoned, and Ms. Agatha kept it in mind.
She was clearly scolding Gengar for being too weak, running away before she had finished teaching the irresponsible trainer a lesson.
She's a kind-hearted old lady with a cold exterior.
Ash handed the pill to Gengar, letting it decide whether or not to change its cursed body.
This characteristic caused it considerable harm in the past.
It can be said that its tragic fate stems from both the irresponsibility of the trainers and the direct cause of this characteristic.
Since you're not involved, you can't make the choice for it based on its own feelings.
After receiving the pill, Gengar pondered for a while and still wanted to change its ability.
Ash really likes the Cursed Body ability, which makes it easier for him to bring smiles to wild Pokémon.
However, since it was Gengar's own choice, Ash agreed.
After eating it, Gengar's body suddenly felt light, and the entire Pokémon was able to float freely in mid-air.
"Great, Gengar!"
Ash was happy to see Gengar floating happily in the air.
"Alright, that concludes our training. You two can leave now."
At Ms. Kikuko's command, Shigeru immediately relaxed.
"Thank you for your guidance over this period of time, Ms. Kikuko."
He was finally able to leave the forest; he was exhausted after all this time.
But Xiao Zhi is always full of energy.
"Ms. Kikuko, may I ask you one more thing?"
Kikuko seemed to have anticipated this, and Hiroko was also itching to try it herself.
"Is it a battle?"
Xiao Zhi nodded.
Kikuko felt a surge of relief as she looked at the fighting spirit burning in the other person's eyes.
"My time is precious, so I can only have one-on-one duels. If you don't mind, come on, senior."
[Ding! A new side quest has been triggered: "Challenge the Four Heavenly Kings, Kikuko": Please defeat Kikuko in the following battle.]
[Rewards: Alliance Coins +4000; Stamina +2; Free Attribute Points +2;]
Special Ghost-type Pokémon Battle Ticket +1
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