Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 142 The Combination Tournament: What I Want to Say and Reality

After learning about the Doubles Tournament, or the challenge tournament known as the Combination Tournament, from Melissa, Ash and his friends immediately set off for the next town.

It is said that this group competition was originally supposed to be held in Yosuga City, but because the Yosuga City competition attracted too many people, the group competition was moved to the neighboring town in order to share some of the crowds.

This situation would be rare in other large cities.

Perhaps it is precisely because of Yosuga City's reputation as a "city where hearts connect" that the Yosuga City authorities gave up such an opportunity to gain attention from the entire region.

For the officials and residents of Yosuga City, the excitement of the Yosuga Festival is perhaps only a fleeting moment. After the excitement and festivities, the most pleasant thing is to simply stroll peacefully in the park.

.......

The next day.

In a small town near Yosuga City, whose name isn't even listed in any travel guide, a group competition is being held in full swing, riding on the momentum of the Yosuga tournament.

The influx of people from Yosuga City has made this already small town extremely congested.

Even the vendors who previously set up various stalls in Yukino City now have their own new locations.

"Okay, three people have registered. Please keep your number tags safe. After the registration deadline, we will randomly select your partners for this competition based on your number tags."

After registering, Ash and his friends left with their respective number tags.

Ash is number 45, while Dawn and Brock are numbers 46 and 47 respectively.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing who my doubles partner will be this time."

Xiao Zhi stretched and said this.

Although in his memory he seemed to be partnered with Shinji this time, since they've started over, who his final partner will be is still unknown. Ash doesn't even know if Shinji is even here...

"Flame Wheel!"

Ash: "......"

Well, it seems Shinji has also signed up for this tournament.

"Could that voice be...?"

Shinji?

Shinji's voice came from the nearby woods. Hikaru and Brock exchanged a glance and then curiously parted the bushes and went in.

Although Ash guessed what Shinji was doing, his brows furrowed involuntarily, and in the end, Ash still chose to follow behind the two.

As Shinji entered the bushes, he saw several Pokémon standing in front of him, surrounding Chimchar and relentlessly attacking it.

Faced with the constant attacks coming at it, Chimchar could only try its best to defend itself, but how could the power of one Pokémon be compared to the power of so many Pokémon?

Before long, Chimchar was exhausted and collapsed to the ground, panting heavily with a pained expression.

"Hey! What are you doing?!"

Hikaru, who already disliked Shinji, naturally assumed that Shinji was bullying Chimchar after seeing this scene, so she took two steps forward and shouted.

Of course, anyone who sees this scene would probably think the same way, right?

"Tsk, it's you guys again."

Shinji turned around after hearing the sound, and after seeing Hikari and Ash standing behind her, he couldn't help but click his tongue in annoyance.

But perhaps because he knew that if he didn't answer Hikari's question, he would keep asking, Shinji still chose to answer.

"Training Pokémon is obvious."

Shinji said coldly.

"Training Pokémon? But you..."

Shinji frowned in annoyance at Hikari's hesitant expression, then glanced at Ash and said:

"Ask him, he'll understand."

Xiao Guang: "?"

Why ask Ash? What does Ash know?

Although it was strange, Hikari didn't question whether Shinji was lying. Instead, she looked at Satoshi as he suggested, wanting an answer from him.

Is this guy just going to dump the problem on me like this...?

Ash couldn't help but think this to himself, but he maintained a serious expression and said in a guessing tone:

"Are you trying to unleash its potential? The ability to control flames? Or more precisely, a raging inferno?"

Shinji: "......"

After hearing Ash's guess, Shinji frowned again, seemingly dissatisfied. Shinji's reaction left Hikari and Brock unsure whether Ash's guess was right or wrong.

Just as they were about to ask, Shinji finally closed his eyes and whispered:

"Yes."

So it was correct after all?!

Their expressions became quite varied at this point.

"After all, such a reckless training method can only be aimed at stimulating its fiery nature, right?"

Xiao Zhi shrugged and said this.

Of course, Ash's confidence stemmed not only from his knowledge of Shinji and Chimchar's story, but also from the vast amount of experience he had accumulated before his transmigration.

As long as it can be confirmed that Shinji doesn't have a perverse sense of humor about wantonly torturing Pokémon, even if he doesn't know the story of Shinji and Chimchar, he can probably guess Shinji's purpose.

"So, was it a success?"

Although he probably already knew the answer, Ash still held onto a sliver of hope.

"Ha, if it had succeeded, this idiot wouldn't be lying on the ground right now."

Shinji's words were not pleasant to hear. Not to mention Dawn and Brock, who always loved their Pokémon, even Ash couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

“...I said.”

After thinking for a long time, Xiao Zhi decided to speak his mind, even if it would change the outcome.

"Let's forget about it. Chimchar's personality is completely unsuitable for this training method. If we were to use a gentler approach, and..."

"That's enough. How I train is my own business. Although I haven't beaten you yet, that's all in the past... I'll show you who's right at the League Tournament."

Is it a league tournament?

Xiao Zhi thought to himself.

It shouldn't take that long.

Seemingly losing interest in the conversation, Shinji recalled his Pokémon after saying this last sentence and left without looking back.

.......

PS1: Bad news, after the completion rate reform, the completion rate actually decreased instead of increasing, so this book has almost completely lost any chance of recovery.

PS2: Great news! I really didn't expect this book to reach 82nd place in monthly donations across the entire site. Four Pokémon books made it into the top 500, and this one is number one. I'm truly grateful for everyone's support. At least after Sinnoh ends, I will try my best to finish the planned Latias/Satura and Pidgeot storylines, and then give it a proper ending!

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