Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 186 The Mikkuri Cup? An Encounter with Raisi

"Eh... the Michael Cage?! Does that mean I'll be able to see Mr. Michael in person now?!"

A few days later, at noon, Xiao Guang was looking at a page in the latest magazine when he excitedly shouted this.

The Wallace Cup is a special Pokémon Contest organized by Wallace, the former Sootopolis Gym Leader, current Hoenn Champion, and Contest Master.

The water column medal earned from the Mikkuri Cup is applicable to large-scale celebrations in various regions, making it a versatile pass.

"There's still some time before the competition starts. Before that, you should focus on preparing for your performance at the Wallace Cup. After all, it seems like this year's Wallace Cup will gather elites from many regions, and your opponents won't just be the familiar faces from the Sinnoh region."

"No problem, no problem!"

Xiao Guang said this with great confidence:

"There's still plenty of time, and I'm in excellent condition right now! If I make the most of the remaining time, the first round of review will definitely go smoothly!"

"Is that so... I hope so."

Although Xiaogang still had some concerns, since Xiaoguang himself had said so, there should be no problem, right?

Moreover, compared to the Mikkuri Cup that Xiaoguang is about to participate in, Xiaogang is more concerned about the soup boiling in front of him.

As for the other side...

"This thing... it's definitely a highly poisonous pearl, isn't it...?"

Ash looked at the new gadgets he had found in his backpack the night before and murmured to himself.

This is also one of the items I obtained in my previous life. If a Pokémon wears a Poison Orb, it will be poisoned during battle.

This is an item that Ash received before participating in the Pokémon Masters Challenge. Who gave it to him? He can't quite remember.

After all, before the challenge started, a group of companions and friends he had met during his past travels came to give him gifts. There were dozens of people in total. Ash was so busy receiving the gifts that he didn't pay much attention to anything else.

The Poison Orb is actually a very dangerous item, but for Pokémon with the Poison Heal ability, it is an incredibly precious treasure.

"So that means—(bang!)"

"Wow?"

Before Xiaozhi could finish his mutterings, he suddenly felt his body dangle and fall to the ground. He didn't even need to think about what had happened; he simply reached out and pulled the thing hanging on his face off with practiced ease.

"How many times have I told you not to fly at my face? Is my face some kind of airport to you?"

Ash couldn't help but complain like that.

"Wow~"

The scorpion, held in Ash's hand, continued to stick out its tongue, seemingly unconcerned.

However, in retrospect, Ash hadn't paid much attention to what ability his Gliscor had.

Since poisoning can cause injury, poison therapy is ruled out. Other possibilities include the Mighty Claws and Sand Veil. It's unclear which one it will be.

Rather than saying he didn't pay attention to Gliscor's abilities, it's more accurate to say that Ash rarely paid much attention to his Pokémon's abilities in the past.

If an ability is unintentionally displayed during a Pokémon battle, Ash will remember it and use it more often in the future.

If it hasn't been shown in battles... well, Ash usually ignores his Pokémon's abilities and just goes straight into battle.

"It's a bit of a pity. If it were, this highly poisonous pearl would be useful."

"Wow?"

Hanging upside down and staring at Ash, Gliscor let out a questioning sound.

"drop--!"

"Ok?"

Just as Ash was about to take Gliscor back to the camp, a car horn suddenly sounded, drawing the attention of everyone present.

The car slowly pulled up beside Ash and the others' campsite. As the car window rolled down, a seemingly sunny and gentle man appeared before them. He waved to Ash and the others and asked:

"Excuse me, have any of you seen any suspicious people in uniform in the vicinity?"

"Suspicious person?"

Xiao Guang murmured to himself, exchanged a glance with Xiao Zhi and Xiao Gang, and the group shook their heads in unison.

"I'm sorry, we didn't see anyone suspicious passing by."

Xiao Gang was the first to reply on behalf of the two.

Xiao Guang then added the following:

“You’ve been the only one who’s ever come here since we started camping.”

"Oh, really... I'm sorry to bother you..."

The man looked regretful and apologized to the group.

Meanwhile, Ash, who was standing behind Dawn and Brock, stared blankly at the man in front of him and mentally identified him.

Lei Si?

Although Ash hadn't seen Raiji for many years before the time travel, he wasn't so bad as to have forgotten Shinji's brother.

Seemingly noticing Ash's gaze, Raiji in the car also looked at Ash. The next second, Raiji's expression froze, he kept stroking his chin, then clapped his hands and said in surprise:

"Ah! You must be Ash? The winner of the Fate Tournament and the Combination Tournament!"

"what......"

"Has their reputation spread this far...?"

Xiao Gang and Xiao Guang initially thought that Lei Si recognized Xiao Zhi because of the news reports and names in magazines and on television, but to their surprise, the next second Lei Si smiled happily and said:

"I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself. My name is Lei Si. Thank you for taking care of my younger brother."

Lei Si raised two fingers together and waved them at Xiao Zhi with a smile.

"Lei Si?"

"My younger brother?"

After Lei Si finished his self-introduction, Xiao Guang and Xiao Gang finally realized something. They exchanged a glance and then both exclaimed in surprise:

"You mean the younger brother you're referring to?!"

Shinji?

"Hmm, doesn't it look like it?"

"Doesn't it look like...?"

Hikaru forced a smile, then carefully observed Raiji's appearance, and then compared Raiji and Shinji in his mind.

Well, you can't say they're exactly the same; you can only say they have no connection whatsoever.

Xiao Guang could never have imagined that these two people were brothers, after all, they were very different in appearance and temperament.

"Haha~ Still doesn't look right?"

Lei Si noticed the hesitation in Xiao Guang's eyes. He shrugged and stopped joking. Just then, Xiao Gang made an excellent suggestion at the perfect moment—

"Um... since you're Shinji's older brother, Mr. Raiji, would you like to join us for lunch?"

"Then I shall respectfully comply."

Lei Si didn't refuse. After parking the car, he got out and sat in the middle at Xiao Gang's invitation. Then he and the others began to enjoy lunch together.

.......

"Mmm~ It's really delicious. Xiaogang, is your dream to open a restaurant?"

After finishing his meal, Lei Si stretched happily and didn't hold back in praising Xiao Gang's cooking skills.

"No, cooking is just a hobby of mine. My dream is to become the world's number one Pokémon breeder."

Xiao Gang answered this while clearing away the dishes.

Although he was an invited guest, Lei Si did not linger after stretching. Instead, he got up and started tidying up with Xiao Gang.

"Eh~ A Pokémon breeder? That's great. Actually, I also run a breeding center in Veilwall City. Would you like to come and have a look later?"

“Of course, I’d love to! Wait… the nursery in Veil City? Come to think of it, I seem to have seen it in a travel guide. That nursery is very famous and seems to be highly rated.”

Xiao Gang, who was still clearing away the dishes, suddenly stopped. He thought for a moment before remembering where he had heard of the Cultivation House in Veil City.

"It's all thanks to people's kindness."

Lei Si simply smiled dismissively at the honor in the travel guide, paying it no mind.

After talking with Xiaogang, Lei Si then looked at Xiaozhi and said:

"To be honest, I really didn't expect to meet you here. Not only on TV, but Shinji also mentioned you when we were chatting."

Shinji mentioned me?

"Skin?"

Ash and Pikachu exchanged a puzzled look.

Given Shinji's personality, would he be the kind of person who would proactively talk to Raiji about his past?

Seeing Ash's confusion, Raiji waved his hand and quickly explained:

"Actually, if I had to say, it wasn't me who brought it up. I just asked about Chimchar's condition on the phone, and then Shinji said that he had handed Chimchar over to someone as weak as it."

"...That's really his style."

Xiao Zhi sighed helplessly.

It's really not worth expecting to hear anything submissive or boastful from Shinji.

"Actually, don't be fooled by what he says. There are very few trainers of his generation that Shinji would care about, especially since he entrusted his Chimchar, which he had raised for so long, to you. In my opinion, that is indeed a bit unbelievable."

Lei Si, with his arms crossed, nodded slightly and said:

"His method of training Pokémon is ruthless; he'll immediately abandon any Pokémon that can't keep up with him. But he didn't release the Chimchar directly; instead, he entrusted it to you. This is actually a sign that he acknowledges you. Otherwise, even if you asked for it back, he might have said something—"

'Ha, you incompetent fool. If you want it, you can tame it yourself after I release it.'

"If that's the case."

Ash, Dawn, and Brock: "......"

As expected of the older brother, he completely captured Shinji's personality perfectly.

Since he was complaining like that in his heart.

"That's right!"

Lei Si seemed to suddenly remember something, and clapped his hands, asking:

"Have you ever fought Shinji? What was the result? I wanted to ask Shinji that question, but he just hung up the phone and never told me."

"Yes...we've played against each other a few times, and I've won every single time."

Ash didn't hide anything and answered directly.

The other two thought that Lei Si would be disappointed after hearing that his younger brother had lost to someone in a row, but to their surprise, Lei Si burst into laughter after hearing what Xiao Zhi said.

"Haha~ I see! So he's never won even once! No wonder he looked so pale back then! It seems Shinji has really met an insurmountable opponent!"

Lei Si laughed heartily, wiping away the tears welling up in his eyes (happily).

He then walked over to Ash, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a cheerful tone:

"That's great! I never expected Shinji to meet an opponent like you! So, how was it? Did he say anything tough to you? If you need help, would you like me to introduce you to a full-scale battle?"

"..."

There's something strange about this older brother.

......

Soon after, after putting away all the clutter, Ash and the others got into Raiji's car at his invitation.

Their destination was Veiled City, and Raiji's car had enough space, so Ash and the others accepted his offer.

"I'm sorry, I did get a little excited just now."

Lei Si, who was in the car, seemed a little more normal than before. He apologized to Xiao Zhi and the others for his rudeness, and then muttered to himself:

"Shinji's current personality is actually inseparable from me. Although I don't want to see Shinji become like this, there's really nothing I can do. To Shinji, I'm just a loser and an escapist. My words have no persuasive power over him..."

After a few rather immature League tournaments, Paul, now back in Sinnoh, has undergone a complete transformation in both thought and action. It would be difficult to find someone his age who could consistently outmaneuver him, but Ash, your appearance has given me hope.

Lei Si stared ahead, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes.

Lei Si had always felt guilty about the changes in his younger brother, but...

"Pokémon trainers will inevitably have different perspectives, and these clashes should be resolved through Pokémon battles. Shinji and I are different ages, and although we are two different types of people, our minds are destined never to reconcile in private... But Ash, you're different. The talent you've shown on television is even greater than Shinji's, and your command styles in battle are completely different. I believe your encounter will bring something new to both you and Shinji."

Is it something new?

Ash suddenly recalled what Cynthia had said when she described her encounter with Shinji.

Some lives encounter other lives, and then something is born.

In fact, when Ash met Shinji in the past and fought him at the final Lily of the Valley Conference, Cynthia's statement was indeed proven true.

The bonds he trusted and the tactics Shinji relied on intertwined during the match, ultimately unleashing an astonishing new power.

However, even if it happened again, Ash couldn't be sure whether his encounter with Shinji and his battle with Shinji would unleash the same power as before.

but--

At least this time, Shinji's attitude towards him had clearly changed. Although it wasn't obvious, Ash could still sense it.

Just as the air fell silent, Xiaoguang suddenly thought of something and asked:

"By the way, speaking of which... Mr. Lei Si, what exactly is the situation with the suspicious person you mentioned before?"

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