It was simply because he couldn't stand the harsh training of the circus, coupled with Stella's excessive pampering of him.
He became very lazy and kept lying in the circus car, reading comics and eating snacks, which delayed the performance.
To put it bluntly, it's all because of habit.
The cause of all this is solely the responsibility of the circus leader himself. It is all his own fault.
Therefore, Ash didn't care about her thoughts.
"Gengar, use Shadow Ball to knock down that suction cup puppet.
"Hey~!"
The dark Energy Ball was immediately rolled out, and then hit directly on the Barrier made by the suction cup puppet above.
Click.
The barrier shattered, and the suction cup puppet fell directly.
"Go, Pokémon Ball!"
Ash immediately threw the Po-Baby Ball over.
Bang.
Accurate hit.
The suction cup puppet immediately turned into a white light and was taken into the ball.
Ding~
Ding~
Buzz~!!
After shaking twice symbolically, the Pokémon ball stopped moving completely.
At this point, another Pokémon suction cup puppet was taken away by Ash.
"Has he been subdued first?"
The circus leader Stella looked even more worried. "Now, what should I do?"
"Big sister, do you have any worries? Tell me and I will help you solve it. My name is Xiaogang..."
"Eehee!!"
Phew!
"Mama mama mama… I'm paralyzed again~"
Under Gengar's Poison Jab, Xiaogang was defeated again.
"I'll give you a piece of advice~"
Ash stepped forward and picked up the Pokémon ball from the suction cup puppet:
"You can't be strict or indulgent all the time. Only by alternating between strictness and relaxation can your career last longer."
Just stop when you have made the point, regardless of whether the other party can understand you or not.
Ash and Misty let Gengar drag Xiaogang, who was determined to be a bootlicker, and continued on the journey back to their hometown.
And what a coincidence, it was just on the way home.
"Eh? Mom?!"
Looking at Delia and a group of ladies from Pallet Town, they walked over, talking and laughing.
"Ah, Ash, you're back!!"
Delia was startled when she suddenly saw her son, but then she walked forward happily.
"You look a lot taller than before."
"And Pikachu, you're even more energetic!!"
"Pika Pika!!"
After greeting Ash and Pikachu, she looked at Xiaogang and Misty standing aside and said with a smile:
"Xiao Gang and Misty are also more handsome and prettier."
"Hello, Auntie!"
The two of them greeted each other politely, especially Misty, who was a little nervous.
Ash took over the conversation: "We are all fine. By the way, Mom, what are you planning to do?"
"That's it...
Delia happily took out a promotional flyer:
"It seems that there is a Pokémon circus coming here recently. We are planning to go and take a look."
"I heard that the Celebrity Actor in the circus is a suction cup puppet."
"We don't know what kind of performance this Pokémon will bring, we are all looking forward to it!!
Circus...The performance of the suction cup puppet...
This is really a coincidence, isn't it~
They had just met the circus leader.
So, with Ash's mother Delia and a group of other wives chattering in anticipation, and Xiaogang's strong request.
Ash and Misty followed the group of ladies to watch the circus performance.
I don't know if Stella was upset because she listened to Ash's words.
Although it can be felt that the suction cup puppet on the stage is still somewhat reluctant and repulsive.
But the overall performance was still managed.
That's a good start.
After the performance, Ash happened to go home with Delia and the others.
On the way back, he also took out the suction cup puppet he had caught on the way.
Just after watching the performance of the suction cup puppet, Ash immediately took out another one for himself.
Especially, this is a son, and the present he sent me
Delia's joy was indescribable.
Especially when she saw the envious eyes of other ladies around her, Delia smiled even more happily.
For a mother, nothing can give her a greater sense of achievement than seeing her son return safely, still thinking of her, giving her a present, and making a successful career that people envy.
Immediately, Delia pulled the newly joined suction puppet and excitedly prepared to prepare a big meal for Ash and the others.
"Bar, bar, bar..."
The emotions of the suction cup puppet are also very complicated.
Originally, it was just happily stacking barriers there.
As a result, the next second, he was hit by Gengar's attack and was subdued with a confused look on his face.
Then it was released again and handed over to this woman, which made it a little scared.
However, I didn't expect that she would just pull me aside and talk about some trivial matters.
After arriving home in town, I took it with me to do housework...
It really likes doing housework.
It was completely easy to do, without any obstacles, as if it was born to be in this field.
Therefore, this also made the suction cup puppet no longer have any resentment at all.
Instead, I became happy again and reintegrated into my new family.
Well, congratulations, Coca-Cola.
Just as Ash and others happily returned home and were preparing a celebration dinner.
On the other side, not far from Zhixinzhen.
There is also a group of people who are about to return home.
"I heard that you have already obtained eight badges and are planning to return to Pallet Town."
"That's great, let's have another good competition!!"
Gary sat in the driver's seat of the luxurious sports car, feeling restless inside.
He looked at Pallet Town not far ahead, his eyes burning like ten flames.
"Wait for me, Ash! I, the first place winner of Pallet Town, will come to find you, the fourth place winner!!"
"I caught a very powerful Pokémon this time. Breeder has released a very strong Pokémon!!"
The boy's heart is like a running sports car, wild and stubborn.
After the previous defeat in the battle near the beach in Lanpulchi City.
Gary has learned his lesson and is really studying how to Breeder his own Pokémon.
During this period, he also worked very hard, catching up and becoming stronger.
Now, he was about to launch a formal challenge to his old enemy once again with sufficient self-confidence!
After a night of rest, Ash had a good sleep in his familiar bed at home.
After getting up, the suction cup puppet came in with a vacuum cleaner and cleaned his room inside and out.
When I went downstairs, I saw Xiaogang wearing an apron and preparing breakfast with Ash's mother.
Misty is holding Pokémon food and feeding Togepi and Pikachu.
They both enjoyed the meal.
"How did you feel after your sleep?"
Misty asked casually while feeding Togepi.
"Of course the bed at home is more comfortable.
Ash smiled and picked up the chopsticks to deal with the breakfast that Xiaogang and Delia made for him.
He picked up a fried egg and asked, "How about you guys? Are you used to living in the guest room?"
"Look at what you said. We can get used to sleeping in the wild even when camping, let alone in a bed at home."
Misty stretched slightly, showing off her mermaid-like figure.
Resting in Ash's house did give her an unusual feeling.
"I'm looking forward to going to Professor Oak. I'm so excited that I can't sleep."
Xiaogang took off his apron and sat down: "Let's finish our meal and go over there!!"
After they came back last night, they also made an appointment with Professor Oak to meet him today.
If nothing unexpected happens...
"I heard that Gary also came home last night."
Delia held a cup of hot milk and said, "You two have been playmates since childhood, and now you can meet again."
Yes, we can meet again.
Ash chewed the fried bacon in his mouth, wondering if this guy had become more mature.
...
Learn from this.
But based on Ash's understanding of him, it is very likely that Gary is here again during this period.
The purpose of focusing on capturing Pokémon stronger than Breeder is to hold back this energy.
I plan to show off my skills when I meet Ash again!!
I want to vent my anger. I was so miserable at Lanpulqi's place before!
However, according to Ash's deduction, the possibility of Gary pulling a big one is higher~
After the trio slowly enjoyed their delicious breakfast, they simply tidied up.
At a very leisurely pace, we went to Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Just like when Ash received the Earl Dervish Pokémon, he was also slow in his movements.
There is no rush at all, as if this is the unique pace of life in a rural town like Pallet Town.
"Professor Oak~!!"
When Ash pushed open the door of Professor Oak Laboratory.
"You guys are finally here!!"
Ash and the others only felt a flash before their eyes, and Professor Oak appeared in front of them as if he had teleported through the air.
Then he looked Ash up and down with a burning gaze, and then revealed a relieved smile:
"Anyway, you seem to be doing well, so I feel relieved..."
"Ash~!!!"
Before Professor Oak finished speaking, another person suddenly appeared behind him.
Ash:"~~~"
So the ancestral skills of your Oak family are all flash?
"You are finally here, I have been waiting for you for a long time~!"
Gary is full of energy and seems to be very motivated.
"Long time? I heard that you only arrived last night and returned to Pallet Town later than me?"
"None of that matters~!!"
Gary said as he was about to take out the Pokémon ball: "Okay, since you are already here."
"Then I can't wait any longer, let's go together and ..."
"Okay, okay, stop arguing."
Professor Oak interrupted Gary at the right time and interrupted what he was going to say next.
"You two are the rising stars of Pallet Town~"
Professor Oak folded his arms, closed his eyes, and was slightly pleased with himself:
"Two Rookies who walked out of my Laboratory and may become Pokémon trainers in the future."
"Pallet Town should be renamed Lucky Town. Now that we have two people like this..."
He approved very much,
He nodded there: "I am really very happy."
As he spoke, Professor Oak also brought a few people to the tea table in the living room and sat down.
"Goo-gee, gurgling."
At this time, the plump Krabby came in front of everyone with a tray of tea.
"Hey, long time no see, Krabby."
Ash raised his hand to greet it, and then looked it up and down carefully:
"It seems that you are living well here, your nutrition is getting better, and you are growing taller."
Since we parted at Professor Bill's lighthouse, we have only seen each other on commuter TV.
This was the first time Ash reunited with Krabby.
"haven't seen you for a long time?"
Gary raised an eyebrow when he heard that.
"Goo-gee-geo!"
Krabby next to him also used his big pliers to knock on his body, making a b*****g sound, demonstrating his strength.
Now it is no longer the little one that used to spit bubbles and express dissatisfaction when it was told that it was stunted.
"Krabby has become like this."
Misty and Xiaogang have also seen Krabby's original appearance.
Therefore, I am somewhat surprised by his changes, and at the same time I admire Professor Oak:
"As expected of Professor Oak, you have raised Pokémon so well...
"That's not true. These are Breeder's suggestions provided by Ash..."
Professor Oak waved his hand without taking any credit:
"Without Ash's advice, Injubilee wouldn't have developed so well."
"That's why I said Ash is the rising star of Pallet Town..."
He looked at Gary first, and then focused his attention on Ash.
Professor Oak has said more than once that it would be great if Ash was his grandson.
Although my grandson Gary is not bad either, it depends on who you compare him with.
Compared with other Trainers, it is more than enough.
But compared to Ash, it's clearly not good enough.
Not to mention the others.
"Among the four people who set out from here, only Gary and Ash returned with more than eight badges."
Professor Oak talked about the recent situation.
"What about the other two?"
Ash was still somewhat curious about the two Trainers who took away Bulbasaur and Charmander, whom he had never met.
"They were doing well at the beginning, but then they got into a tough fight."
Gary crossed his arms and shrugged. "It's their own Breeder method that's not good enough."
"But speaking of Badge..."
He raised his head with some pride, "I only got a Badge!"
"As I recall, you only got eight?"
"As for the Gym Badges, there are indeed eight, but..."
Ash opened his collar, "There is also a special badge."
The pink Pokémon certification passing badge at the bottom flashed brightly, which was very appropriate.
"Oh? This is the certificate of passing the certification exam.
Professor Oak smiled in surprise: "It's been a long time since anyone has obtained the qualification to participate in the Alliance Conference by obtaining this kind of badge."
"It seems that you, Ash, are working as hard as Gary."
Professor Oak said politely.
Well, anyone with a discerning eye knows that the difficulty of passing the Pokémon certification exam is not as great as the Normal one.
Just from the perspective of obtaining it, you will have the same qualification to participate in the Alliance competition as obtaining eight gym badges.
You can know the value of this qualified Badge.
One is equivalent to eight, if you convert it like this.
Ash now has sixteen gym badges in his hand.
Gary:"..."
Isn't it just a passing badge for a certification exam?!
Next time when I travel to other regions, I can also take the test for you to see!!
Gary, who was defeated first, continued to hold his head up proudly.
"Anyway, you two have achieved your goal of participating in the Pokémon Alliance."
Professor Oak patiently explained to the two some things to note when attending the conference:
"The location is Indigo Plateau, and the date should be two months from now.
"There should be more than 200 participants."
There are still two months left, so there is still plenty of time.
"Before then, you two should do some special training to prepare for showing your skills at the conference."
Professor Oak is really looking forward to this year's Pokémon Alliance Conference.
With Gary and Ash participating, it will definitely be quite lively and worth watching.
in particular...…
Professor Oak turned his attention to Ash again.
If nothing unexpected happens to him, there is a high probability that the champion this time will be won by this rookie.