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The three discussed for a while, with little disagreement, and quickly made their choices. Gary Oak, like in the anime, chose Squirtle. Blue chose Bulbasaur, and the last boy chose Charmander.
Ash, watching this scene, could basically confirm that, aside from himself not being late, the story was the same as in the anime.
Gary still chose Squirtle. In the special manga, it should be a small event. And if this were the special manga, Pikachu shouldn't be here.
Because in the special manga, Red, at the beginning, wasn't late. Instead, he chose Bulbasaur. Pikachu was encountered later in his journey, a Pikachu wanted for stealing.
Later, after being captured by Red, its personality was also similar to a typical Pikachu's. Red also took a long time to tame it. Meeting Pikachu here already confirmed many things.
"Alright, now that you've all made your choices, this is your initiation gift!"
After handing the starter Pokémon to the four, Professor Oak had his assistant bring out some items: a Pokédex and five Poké Balls each.
"This is a Pokédex. It contains information about Pokémon. If you encounter a Pokémon, you can use the Pokédex to learn about it. Also, any Pokémon not in the Pokédex can be registered with it."
"And here are Poké Balls! They're used to capture Pokémon. I hope you can capture the Pokémon you want. Good luck!"
Professor Oak looked at the four in front of him and spoke with a smile. The four also accepted the items.
"Thank you, Professor (Grandpa)!"
"Then, Professor, I'll take my leave." Receiving their Pokémon and Pokédex meant they were officially embarking on their journey. The four bid farewell to Professor Oak and then left the lab one after another.
Blue and the others had already left. Ash and Gary were the last. Many people were still outside. Ash noticed that many of them were his neighbors, who all had good relationships with his mother, Delia.
"Ash! You're finally out! Have a good journey!"
"Yes, yes! Ash will definitely become a great trainer. We're waiting for it!"
"Delia, really, saying she couldn't bear to see him leave, she didn't even come on such an important day."
"Is this the Pokémon Ash received? So cute!"
Ash's neighbors, aunts and uncles, crowded around him, chattering excitedly when they saw him come out. Ash was a bit overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, but he was also very touched when they mentioned Delia.
"Thank you all for seeing me off. I'll entrust my mom to your care." Ash bowed slightly to the aunts.
"Oh, nonsense about caring for her. It's usually Delia who takes care of us."
"That's right, Ash! Don't worry!" The neighbors also spoke enthusiastically.
Ash felt relieved after hearing this and was about to leave. Just then, a red convertible sports car pulled up in front of him, followed by another sports car.
Gary was in the driver's seat, with a girl in the passenger seat. The two-seater sports car somehow squeezed in two more girls in the back, and the car behind it also had several girls squeezed in.
"Ash, I'm leaving first. I'll defeat you very soon." Gary stopped in front of Ash, narcissistically brushed his hair, and said confidently.
Ash looked at this scene, a bit speechless. In his past life, watching the anime, he had always wanted to complain: "Big brother, you're overloaded! Are you trying to get Officer Jenny to come faster?"
"Are you planning to travel like that?"
"Is there a problem? I'm a genius trainer. I'm not like you guys," Gary replied proudly, not understanding Ash's meaning.
"Uh... forget it, do what you want! I'm leaving, goodbye!" After saying that, Ash said no more, and left directly with Pikachu.
He also didn't intend to persuade Gary. Given Gary's arrogant personality in the early stages of the anime, whatever he said, Gary wouldn't listen.
Leaving the lab, Ash didn't immediately leave Pallet Town. He walked to the crossroads and took another direction. Pikachu on his shoulder seemed a bit confused.
"Pikapi?"
"Are you asking me if we're not going on a journey?"
"Pika!" Pikachu nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"Of course we are, but before we leave, I want to see if another friend is still around." Ash replied after hearing this, then, under Pikachu's confused gaze, quickly arrived at a river.
"Magikarp!!" This was where Ash often came to fish, and also where he had fished up a Poké Ball a week ago.
And before the Poké Ball, he had also fished up a Magikarp. At the time, he thought it was just a fleeting encounter, but the next day when Ash came again, it was still there.
In the following days, when Ash came, it would surface from the water as if greeting him. Although it hadn't said yes, Ash wanted to try today.
Splash!!
Seemingly hearing the sound, Magikarp poked its head out of the water, its wise eyes narrowing. It seemed happy to see Ash. Ash went forward and gently stroked its scales.
"Pikachu, this is Magikarp. And this is my partner, Pikachu." Ash humanely introduced them to each other.
Pikachu, hearing Ash say "partner," stood on Ash's shoulder, staring blankly at Ash's profile. It fell silent until Magikarp made a bubbly sound, and Pikachu snapped back to attention.
"Pika!" It seemed to accept the word "partner" now, raising its short claws to greet Magikarp.
"Magikarp, I'm leaving soon!" In the previous few days, Ash had mentioned that he would be traveling soon. Magikarp listened, and loss appeared in its wise eyes. After all, it knew it was weak, and it couldn't leave the water.
"Will you come with me? Be my Pokémon?" But at this moment, Ash suddenly spoke, and at the same time, took out a Poké Ball, pressed a button to enlarge it, and held the Poké Ball, looking at Magikarp.
Gurgle gurgle!!!
Magikarp paused slightly upon hearing this, then made a bubbly sound, its eyes filled with joy. It clearly agreed.
PS: The author's previous Pokémon novel had many original moves. I'm wondering if I should continue to add them to this one, because many Pokémon will have Bond Evolution like Greninja. I'm thinking of making some special moves.