c109: Poké Ball Teleporter Problem!!,
Ash:
Delia:
Ash continued his call with his mother, explaining in detail the requirements he had in mind for the online store's layout.
Since the service his store provided revolved around assisting Pokémon in learning new skills, it was essential that both the homepage and the product category sections focused entirely on skill-based navigation.
Ash's request was straightforward in concept, though vast in scope: he wanted the storefront to feature three separate classification pages for skills, each sorted by a different criterion.
The first classification page would sort moves based on regional origin: Kanto Region (including the Orange Islands), Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and eventually Paldea and any newly discovered regions.
The second category page would sort moves by type attribute: Normal, Flying, Fire, Psychic, Water, Bug, Electric, Rock, Grass, Ghost, Ice, Fighting, Dark, Poison, Steel, Ground, Dragon, Fairy covering all the standard Pokémon types recognized by the League.
The third page would classify moves by combat utility: Physical (attack, defense, crowd control, support, disruption), Special (ranged, elemental, precision, multi-target), and Status effects (buffs, debuffs, terrain manipulation, etc.). These categories reflected how trainers utilized moves strategically in battle.
Since the Pokémon Alliance database already included comprehensive classification systems for all known moves, creating these three pages was not conceptually difficult. The actual challenge lay in the sheer quantity of move data.
Across all regions and generations, excluding Legendary-exclusive moves and trainer-developed secret techniques, the official Pokémon world recognized over 800 unique moves listed and verified by the League.
Ash's three-category system meant that each move would need to appear across at least one and sometimes all of the three pages, resulting in over 2,400 entries. It was a massive data-sorting task for any web designer.
Ash could already imagine the expression on the face of the layout team when his mother relayed these demands. Still, as he reasoned, extra work meant extra pay. Since the project would be time-consuming, Ash asked Delia to request a cost estimate from the design company.
If the quote was too high, Ash would prioritize developing just one of the three classification pages for launch starting with the regional classification, and within that, focusing only on the Kanto Region for now.
After all, even once the store went live, Ash wouldn't immediately receive a flood of orders. His service relied on copying moves from wild Pokémon he encountered during travel. So his available stock was inherently limited to what he'd scanned or duplicated.
Even something as basic as "Tackle", which had a 100% copy success rate, would be listed in limited quantity to maintain scarcity and control market perception.
At this early stage, Ash had no intention of overwhelming himself or attracting too much attention. To keep things low-profile and manageable, he planned to limit the store to just 3–5 orders per week.
This artificial scarcity would not only protect him from potential suspicion regarding his psychic-copying abilities but also create a perception of exclusivity, making buyers feel that the service was worth the price.
Ash wasn't worried about sacrificing short-term profit. The purpose of the store was to generate a steady income for future Pokémon breeding, training, and travel expenses. As long as it helped him maintain his journey and continue to develop his strength, it was enough.
He was not a businessman obsessed with making money Ash Ketchum was a Pokémon Trainer through and through. He earned money to become stronger, not the other way around. His goal had always been growth and self-improvement, not wealth accumulation for its own sake.
But now that the online store had officially launched and his mother Delia was already coordinating with a design company for the storefront layout, the next problem Ash had to face was the Poké Ball teleporter a necessary tool for his remote skill-copying service to function effectively.
After spending the morning explaining the store layout and categorization plans to his mother over the phone, Ash looked at the clock and realized it was already noon.
By that time, the students who had been fishing along the river behind the camp forest had also returned. They were led back in groups by Professor Oak, Instructor Gang Ping, and Counselor Sophie, and were now flocking eagerly into the cafeteria, chattering excitedly as they lined up for lunch.
Although the fishing competition officially ran until four in the afternoon, the early enthusiasm of the participants had set the tone for the day. As more and more students rushed to submit their catches and record their scores, the few who had not yet participated grew restless.
Most of them, after seeing others successfully register Pokémon such as Goldeen, Poliwag, or even Carvanha, gave in to the excitement. Soon after Ash had returned to the camp in the morning and changed out of his wet clothes, many remaining participants had also hurried to catch at least one decent water-type Pokémon and register their results.
Even though the deadline hadn't arrived yet, with every student having made their attempt, the final rankings for the fishing event were posted.
Ash, who had not only caught but also subdued a wild Gyarados, had unsurprisingly placed first, earning a perfect 10/10 score from Professor Oak. The feat was even more impressive considering the size and temperament of Gyarados, making it one of the most difficult Water-types to catch without severe injury.
Right behind him were Gary, Lena, Shauna, Xiaolan, Tierno, and Trevor, who placed second through seventh respectively. All six received a high 9-point score, their catches having demonstrated technique and adaptability, even if not as remarkable as Ash's.
Having secured first place and helped his close friends secure strong finishes, Ash didn't concern himself much with the rest of the rankings.
Still, when Gary and the others brought it up, Ash did remember two specific outcomes.
Goh, who had also encountered a Gyarados, had unfortunately failed to capture it after a prolonged struggle. According to the competition rules, an attempted but failed capture only earned a 1-point consolation score. Worse, Goh had sustained significant injuries during the encounter and was sent to Tokiwa City General Hospital for treatment.
His voluntary withdrawal from the remainder of the activity meant he didn't accumulate any real points for the day.
Xiaochun, a quiet and kind-hearted girl who had formed a tentative friendship with Goh, seemed particularly upset upon hearing the news. Xiaolan, Shauna, and others could tell she was disappointed not only because Goh was injured, but also because she had chosen to skip the event to accompany him, forfeiting her own chance to earn points.
To them, Xiaochun's loyalty felt wasted on someone like Goh, who often acted selfishly and dismissively toward others. But as far as Ash knew, the two had only recently met during the camp, and were roommates at best. Xiaochun had drifted toward Goh during the first few days, but their bond hadn't matured beyond surface-level trust.
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Letting Gary and the others head off to lunch first, Ash decided to make good use of Professor Oak still being present at the camp. Instead of joining the meal, he walked directly to the camp's administrative office where Professor Oak was reviewing score sheets.
Without holding anything back, Ash told Oak about his online store, and how he intended to use his Psychic powers to assist Pokémon in learning new moves. He explained that for the service to work efficiently, he needed a Poké Ball teleportation device, which was usually only available through League-authorized institutions.
Professor Oak looked up, his face serious but intrigued.
"Ash, I've actually been meaning to ask you about your Psychic abilities. Are you saying your power not only heals but can also stimulate a Pokémon's understanding of techniques?"
Ash nodded. "Yes. When I channel it, the Pokémon can more easily enter a state where they comprehend the essence of a move on their own. That's how Froakie learned Water Ring before yesterday's camp challenge."
Professor Oak paused, clearly impressed. "That's incredible. And more valuable than simple healing, I'd say. Yesterday, I watched Froakie use Water Ring flawlessly in battle. Before that, I saw you take him aside for special training... So that move was something you helped him learn directly?"
Ash confirmed with a quiet "yes."
Professor Oak nodded thoughtfully. "Well, the matter of your Psychic ability is your personal business. I'll respect your privacy. As for the Poké Ball teleporter... leave that to me."
A small smile crossed his face as he reassured the boy.
"By the time this summer camp ends, I'll make sure you have a functional teleportation unit ready. You have my word."
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