Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile!

Chapter 80: How to Restore Riolu, and Ash's Bond with Riolu!
Everyone was curiously investigating Riolu, and their hearts, which had been in their throats, had long since been put at ease. However, Ash, the person involved, did not have a smile on his face.

He did save Riolu's life, but Riolu's condition is still not optimistic.

This is how Ash sees Riolu now.

【Type: Riolu】

[Gender: Male]

[Attribute: Fighting]

[Level: Beginner/Junior]

[Characteristic: Mischievous Heart]

[Skills: Bite, Insight, Bullet Punch, Feint, Vacuum Wave, Lightning Flash.]

[Six Dimensions: Physical Attack E (E-S), Special Attack E (E-S), Defense E (E-A), Special Defense E (E-A), HP E (E-A), Speed ​​E (E-S)]

This is the current state of Riolu that Ash has detected.

Pikachu's stats had fluctuated before, with the fluctuation level generally around two levels. Ash asked some experts in the group, and they said that if other Pokémon were like this, it might be due to some kind of problem with their condition.

First, there may be injuries, or some hidden wounds remaining in the body, or problems such as poor mental state, which cause fluctuations in ability values.

But if it's Pikachu... then that's normal.

Only the breeder Ash possesses the skill of "Insight," but the other top trainers are also elite trainers. Although they cannot visualize the Pokémon's stats in their minds, they can see the Pokémon's general condition and potential.

Just like gym leaders, experienced trainers can tell a Pokémon's level with the naked eye.

The more experienced members of the group are naturally able to see the deeper state of the sprite.

Pikachu's abilities fluctuate across different worlds, and these fluctuations are related to various aspects of Pikachu's condition, such as mood, friendship level, and the importance of the battle, etc.

This is a common problem for Pikachu in all worlds: when weak, they get beaten up by opponents of a higher level; when strong, they unleash their special abilities and overpower others of a higher level.

However, once Pikachu reaches a certain level, its stats will gradually stabilize. Although there will still be fluctuations, they won't be as significant.

However, the Riolu in Ash's hands did not fluctuate in its stats, but rather in its potential!
This is the first time Xiaozhi has encountered a stat that can fluctuate so much. What does it mean for a stat to fluctuate from E to S?
Considering Riolu's current slightly poor condition, Ash can be fairly certain that Riolu's final potential is likely related to its recovery.

While everyone was curiously observing Riolu, Ash quietly closed his eyes and slipped into the chat group.

……

[Newbie Ash: Experts, help!]

[Champion Ash: What? We've been attacked by a legendary Pokémon?]

[Ash the Aura Warrior: Heh, even if a legendary Pokémon comes knocking on your door, with the strength of a newbie like me, dealing with one shouldn't be a problem. But if two or more come, you'd better just take your Pokémon and run.]

[Newbie Ash: No, no, it's about a Pokémon. Today I came to Professor Sakuragi's lab, and then...]

Ash recounted in the group chat how he encountered the Riolu Pokémon egg at the research institute, helped Riolu hatch from the egg, and discussed Riolu's aptitude issues.

He could guess the reason for Riolu's fluctuating aptitude by observing the condition inside Riolu's body and the observations of his Eye of Insight, but he didn't know how to solve it.

When in doubt, it's always good to consult experienced experts.

[Ash the breeder: That Riolu must have been seriously injured. Although you pulled him back from the brink of death, you couldn't solve the problem of his depleted life force.]

[Breeder Ash: Based on the aptitude you observed, if that Riolu was born normally, then its aptitude would be the upper limit of the fluctuating aptitudes you see. In other words, it was originally a Riolu with 3S aptitudes.]

Speaking of this, I have some feelings about raising Ash. The Ashes in this group are all lucky ones in their respective worlds... except for the fishing guy.

However, the number of Pokémon with 3S or higher stats they have seen is extremely small, unlike Ash, who has already encountered three Pokémon with 3S or higher stats in just one month of traveling.

Although the latest Pokémon I encountered was already on the verge of becoming useless.

[Newbie Ash: Is there any way to turn Riolu back to its original form?]

[Child Raiser Ash: Yes, but my method requires various auxiliary items, which you probably can't obtain with your current strength. However, another person in the group should have already come up with a solution, right, Aura Hero?]

[Ash the Aura Warrior: Hey, if it were any other Pokémon, it would be quite troublesome, but if it's Riolu, things are pretty simple. I don't know if you've heard of it, but the standard Pokémon for Aura Warriors is Lucario.]

[Newbie Ash: Lucario is the evolved form of Riolu, right? I've looked into this Pokémon, and I felt that its use of Aura was very similar to that of the Aura Warriors. Why do I say it's the standard Pokémon for Aura Warriors?]

[Ash the Aura: This involves two aspects. One is related to the legends in the Pokémon world, and the other is... if Ash the Aura is paired with Lucario in battle, it can achieve a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts.]

[Aura Warrior Ash: Riolu is far more sensitive to auras than other Pokémon. In fact, if you had encountered any other Pokémon today, you would have had to watch it die or try using Rainbow Wing. But this Pokémon is Riolu, so you can use your aura to revive it.]

[Aura Warrior Ash: Similarly, since this Pokémon is Riolu, you can also use your Aura to activate Riolu's lost essence. Just use your Aura to replace the energy Riolu has lost.]

[Newbie Ash: What should I do? Should I transfer all my Aura to Riolu?]

[Ash the Aura Warrior: Idiot, that would just blow up Riolu! And you'd die too! Use your brain, will you?]

[Newbie Ash: ...]

[Aura Warrior Ash: You just need to infuse Riolu with a certain amount of aura every day, and you should see results in less than a week. With the quality of your aura, restoring Riolu to its peak stats is definitely not a problem, and there might even be some unexpected surprises.]

[Newbie Ash: Oh... thank you for the guidance, I'll be going now.]

[Ash the Aura Warrior: Remember to train Riolu well! You're the one who inherited my mantle. Don't come back to see me until you've trained Lucario to god-like level.]

[Newbie Ash: God-level...]

Ash's virtual image twitched its lips, then silently left the group chat. Ash, the Aura Hero, spoke as casually as if he were talking about eating meat for lunch today—that's god-level stuff! What a joke…

However, if Riolu can truly recover to top-tier aptitude, reaching the God Realm level is not impossible.

……

In reality, Xiao Zhi opened his eyes and found that Xiao Xia and the others were staring at him with wide eyes, which startled Xiao Zhi. Had they discovered that he had joined the group?

It shouldn't be that bad. They don't have the ability to observe minds. At most, they just think his actions just now were a bit strange.

"Ash, is there something else wrong with Riolu? You were just using Aura to check on Riolu's condition, weren't you?" Misty asked first.

The moment she opened her mouth, Xiao Zhi's heart, which had been pounding, relaxed instantly. It's always Xiao Xia! You're the best teammate ever!

“Yes, I was checking on Riolu’s condition just now. Although Riolu has hatched, he’s not in good shape yet. Let’s put him back into his Poké Ball and then take him to the Pokémon Center for a checkup,” Ash said, following Misty’s lead.

The experts in the group have already provided a solution for Riolu, but Ash still chooses to send Riolu to the Pokémon Center first. Even if he doesn't do it, Professor Sakuragi will.

Even if Ash says Riolu is fine, Professor Sakuragi will still take Riolu for a check-up, since there's no place more reassuring than the Pokémon Center for testing.

Since that's the case, let's take Riolu to the Pokémon Center for a check-up first, and see if the Pokémon Center has any better way to help Riolu recover.

Professor Sakuragi nodded in agreement, then took out a red and white ball from his pocket, intending to tap it on Riolu, but after a pause, he put the ball back.

"Ash, you should catch Riolu. You gave him a second life. Once he regains consciousness and knows what you've done for him, he'll surely want to follow you no matter what," Professor Sakuragi said earnestly to Ash.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Zhi nodded.

He didn't refuse, or rather, he originally wanted to bring it up with Dr. Sakuragi, but Dr. Sakuragi brought it up first.

Because Riolu has no choice but to go with him. Unless the Pokémon Center comes up with a solution, Riolu has no other option but to go with him, otherwise Riolu will be completely useless.

A Pokémon with all its stats at the E-rank is basically equivalent to having the worst overall stats; just look at the Raichu that Lt. Surge trained.

He couldn't even compete with Pokémon of the same level, let alone those who were a whole level weaker. In front of a Pikachu with all its stats at A, he was beaten like a dead mouse.

If your stats aren't raised, you're destined to have no future, and the potential of your stats will indirectly affect the speed at which your Pokémon levels up.

Therefore, if the Pokémon Center cannot cure Riolu, then Riolu will have to stay by his side until he recovers.

That's actually no different from becoming his elf.

Ash took out a Poké Ball from his person and gently placed it on the unconscious Riolu in his arms. Riolu transformed into a beam of light and entered the Poké Ball.

Without the slightest shaking, the Poké Ball made a crisp sound.

Ash then took out his Pokédex and canceled the Poké Ball that was about to teleport him back.

Generally, when a trainer has more than six Pokémon, the system will automatically send the Pokémon back to the pre-set logistics location.

However, this teleportation can be canceled through the Pokédex, allowing you to temporarily have more than six Pokémon.

However, this cancellation is temporary. If the cancellation lasts longer than a day, the elf will still be teleported back.

If you want to permanently carry more than six Pokémon, one way is to remove the authentication restriction on the Poké Ball yourself. This way, the Poké Ball won't teleport back to its original location. However, this will also remove the Trainer's authentication from the Poké Ball, which can be a bit inconvenient for the Trainer.

Another, and best, method is to apply to the League to expand your Pokémon carrying slots.

Ash was also thinking about whether he should talk to Professor Oak and ask him to expand his Pokémon holding slots to seven.

If he carries Riolu with him, he will have one less Pokémon to use and train. And it's unknown how long it will take for Riolu to recover. So, having an extra Pokémon slot seems quite necessary.

However, that's something we can discuss with Professor Oak later. Right now, the most important thing is to get Riolu to the Pokémon Center.

……

Ten minutes later, Ash and the others arrived at the Pokémon Center and handed Riolu's Poké Ball to Nurse Joy. It was already close to evening, and the results of the examination and recovery wouldn't be available until tomorrow at the earliest.

So the group returned to Sakuragi Research Institute first. Instead of continuing their journey, they chose to stay at Sakuragi Research Institute for the night.

As everyone returned to Professor Sakuragi's lab, Ash was about to ask Professor Sakuragi about Riolu when he encountered a familiar yet unfamiliar girl at the lab's entrance.

She was a young woman who looked to be in the prime of her life.

Her face was fair and flawless, her brownish-red hair, like that of a yew tree, was braided with a flower petal-shaped hair tie and hung down. Her eyes sparkled like emeralds. She was wearing a sailor uniform and had a small backpack on her back, making her look like a student.

The girl seemed to be waiting for someone to open the door for her. After hearing the noise behind her, she turned around and looked into Xiaozhi's eyes.

The next second, a slightly surprised expression appeared on the girl's face: "Xiao Zhi? What brings you here?!"

"You are... Xiaochun? Long time no see, Xiaochun!" Xiaozhi was a little unsure at first, but after seeing several familiar features, he confirmed Xiaochun's identity.

Professor Sakuragi's daughter, Haru, who is currently in school.

"What brings you to Kurenai City? Oh right, it seems like you're at the age where you should be traveling this year. I was just saying that a while ago... So you've already traveled all the way to Kurenai City?"

Although they hadn't seen each other for several years, Xiaochun's manner of speaking to Xiaozhi was not at all awkward, as if they had never lost contact and were still the same friends who used to play together.

"Yes, did you just get out of school?"

"Um, I came here to call Dad home for dinner. And who are these two?" Xiaochun blinked, looking curiously at Xiaogang and Xiaoxia, whose expressions seemed a little strange, and asked...

　It's almost the end of the month, brothers, if you have any extra monthly tickets, please cast them! Your support is my greatest motivation.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)