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"To get to Pewter City, just keep going this way. If nothing else happens, you should arrive by evening."
After catching Eevee, Ash and Misty prepared to continue their journey. Although it took some time, it was still only noon.
The Samurai Boy escorted them for a while and pointed them to a path. To be honest, no matter how clear a map was, it couldn't compare to firsthand experience in nature.
Having spent so much time in Viridian Forest, he knew the roads there far better than any map. The path he pointed out was a small trail different from the one on the map.
Unlike the standard route on the map, it was a bit more secluded, but still passable, and much shorter than the route Ash had seen on the map.
"Okay, thank you." Ash thanked him.
"Don't mention it. When traveling, we should help each other." The Samurai Boy waved his hand in response.
"See you then." The two also waved goodbye to the Samurai.
Then they continued on their way to Pewter City. Watching them leave, the Samurai Boy stood there, sighing...
"Ash from Pallet Town, truly an incredible fellow. Who knows, he might become an amazing trainer in the future."
Meanwhile, deep within Viridian Forest...
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
"Darn brats, I won't let them get away next time!" Team Rocket, still in Viridian Forest, looked a bit disheveled after being defeated.
"This also means that Pikachu is truly worth catching!" James said excitedly, clenching his fist as he listened to Jessie's complaints.
"That's right, if we catch it and present it to Boss Giovanni, we'll definitely be promoted to executives!" Hearing this, Jessie and Meowth also got excited and started daydreaming.
"Speaking of which, we're a bit disheveled, but at least we got rid of those Beedrill, Meowth. Those brats might have been taught a lesson by Beedrill too."
"That'll teach them a lesson..." Jessie, still unwilling to accept being defeated by Ash, was about to utter a harsh remark when suddenly, some dark figures descended from the sky.
"Ah!!!!" Jessie screamed in fright.
"These... these are Kakuna?! Good thing it's not Beedrill!" James gasped, almost thinking it was Beedrill chasing them, but breathed a sigh of relief when he saw it was Kakuna.
"Honestly, those brats made us look so disheveled, and now even these guys are coming out to scare us." Jessie glanced around. It wasn't just those hanging from trees; the nearby large trees were also densely covered with Kakuna.
Jessie discontentedly kicked a nearby large tree, complaining. The trees shook slightly, and all around, Kakuna's dark eyes turned towards them.
Boom! Boom!
As soon as Jessie's words fell, all the Kakuna seemed to be enraged. What they didn't anticipate was that this was a Kakuna nest, and at this moment, it was exactly their evolution period. Now, provoked by Jessie's actions, they all began to emit light.
"I... I have a bad feeling!!" Seeing this scene, James said with a trembling voice.
"This is bad, Meowth! Kakuna's evolution is..."
Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz!
Amidst the light, hair-raising sounds were already emerging. They were all too familiar with this sound. Streaks of light exploded, accompanied by a few screams...
"What a terrible feeling!!!!"
"Hmm?? What was that sound?" The Samurai Boy, who had just seen Ash and Misty off, was about to return to his hut when he suddenly heard a faint sound. He looked around but found nothing, thinking it was just his imagination and didn't pay it any mind.
Meanwhile, Ash and Misty, of course, had no idea what was happening behind them. After separating from the Samurai Boy, they hurried on their way. The sky began to change, turning hazy yellow as evening approached.
Fortunately, the path the Samurai had pointed out was indeed correct. By evening, the two finally walked out of the forest.
"I see it! Pewter City!"
Walking out of the forest, they were at a higher elevation. From here, they could see the entire panorama of Pewter City.
It was a city filled with gray tones. The first impression of this city was rock. It was located near Mt. Moon and developed by relying on Mt. Moon's abundant mineral resources.
"Phew!! Even though a lot happened, we finally left the forest." Misty excitedly spread her arms and breathed in the fresh air.
Although she was no longer afraid of Bug-type Pokémon, the forest always had a sense of impending danger and oppression, which was heavier than being outside.
"By the way, Ash, are you going to the Gym?" After breathing for a moment, Misty turned and asked Ash.
"Hmm~~ Let's talk about it tomorrow! I've had several battles today too. Let the Pokémon rest first, then challenge tomorrow! Let's go to the Pokémon Center first." Ash glanced. Although he had helped Pikachu with healing and fed it Oran Berries to restore stamina.
However, continuous battles not only depleted Pokémon's physical stamina but also their mental energy, so he planned to let them rest first.
"You're right, let's go!" Misty didn't object. To be honest, she was a bit tired too. This day was not only physically exhausting but also full of fear, making her very weary.
"Hehe! Are you planning to challenge the Pewter City Pokémon Gym's officially recognized trainer, Brock?" As the two were about to leave, they suddenly heard a voice, which seemed to carry a hint of mockery.
"Hmm??"
The two listened, following the sound. Down the slope, a dark-skinned middle-aged man wearing a red cotton hat sat. Around him were several display cases, with various rocks clearly priced.
"Uncle! Who are you??" Misty asked curiously, looking at the man who had suddenly interrupted their conversation.
"My name is Flint."
"Flint? So, is there a problem with challenging the Pewter Gym?" Misty had naturally heard the problematic tone in Flint's voice, and she was also a bit displeased.