As Giovanni solidified his strategy against the Hunter Organization, Ash and his friends arrived at the next village, which was clearly suffering from food shortages.
"Is there really no food available here?"65Ash frowned as he observed that the vegetable shop was completely barren. The shopkeeper, looking quite helpless, replied, "Yes, I'm so sorry, dear customers..."
"It's okay. Thank you for explaining."65After leaving the shop, Misty clutched her stomach and lamented, "Without ingredients, we can't cook... and for some reason, all the restaurants are closed..."
"How about having a candy first?"65Looking at the Rare Candy Ash offered, Misty retorted, "Please don't treat Rare Candies like snacks..."65Despite her protests, she took one and popped it into her mouth.65"But just eating candy isn't nutritious..."
Brock, who was also capable of cooking, was searching for usable ingredients but found nothing except empty shops.65"Well, it looks like we'll have to rely on my emergency rations. This place has no branches to support it, so it seems necessary to open one."
"Emergency rations?" *365Ash then pulled out Psyduck from his backpack and began rummaging through his High-Tech Backpack.65"This is the advantage of being well-prepared! While we've mostly been eating the basics, I have reserves!"
As Ash pulled out bags of flour, rice, chicken, duck, fish, meat, and fresh vegetables, Misty, Suzy, and Brock were surprised to see just how well-prepared Ash was. Lyn, who knew Ash best, began inspecting the food he had prepared.65"These are all fresh. Did you stock up at the Continental Hotel again?"65"That's right! Every time we visit a place, I make sure to gather supplies. Now it's time to make use of them. Let's find a place to cook!"
Just as they were about to start cooking, a middle-aged man walked over.65"I thought I recognized someone; is that you, Ash?"65Seeing the man, Ash paused for a moment before responding in surprise, "Elder Carson? You're in the village?"
"What else would I be doing? Of course, I'm in the village! If you want to cook, why not come to my house?"65Ash and his friends gladly accepted Elder Carson's invitation, grateful for the chance to use a kitchen.
At Elder Carson's home, after preparing the meal, Ash and his friends were eating while listening to the situation in the village. After learning about the drying spring, Ash nodded in understanding.65"I thought so. But Elder, haven't you investigated this?"
"We've meant to, but you know that there are very few trainers in our village. The wild Pokémon are abundant in the mountains beyond, so we were planning to ask capable trainers for help. However, the only ones coming are novices, and out of concern for their safety, we decided to let it go."
"Oh, I see. But Ash, since you know Elder Carson, why not build a Huaxia Restaurant here?" After sipping her soup, Suzy voiced her confusion, reasoning that given Ash's relationship with Elder Carson, he should have built a restaurant here.
At Suzy's question, both Ash and Elder Carson shared a smile.65"Because I don't want to disrupt this tranquility," they replied in unison.
Elder Carson explained to Misty, Suzy, Lyn, and Brock, "Ash chose not to build it because he doesn't wish to disrupt the peace of our village. As you can see, our village is fairly tranquil. If a Huaxia Restaurant were to open, it would attract large crowds and shatter that peace."65"Exactly! While I enjoy earning money, I won't do anything that disrupts the tranquility of this town."
"However, it might be time for a change," Elder Carson remarked while gazing out the window. "Perhaps having more trainers around could also be a positive thing."65"Is that right? Then I'll make some preparations; I might just bring a crowd to disturb you," Ash said, a little surprised by Elder Carson's words.
Nodding with a smile, Elder Carson replied, "You can't stay closed off forever, but it's best not to make it too large. A small village can't accommodate too many."65"No worries, I promise!"
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