Chapter nine (AKPKMN)

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**Lezaroth:** Yeah, all that crime is great for plot advancement too. Ash won't be involving himself with the Orange League, it's unofficial and honestly unimpressive, and I've always viewed it as a hollow victory for Ash who in canon will never achieve his dream. The Crystal Onix inspired artists and its mere presence made the world a better place, so it won't be captured and all those Kabuto would be too hard to place and hide. Ash already caught a Kabuto and its evolution and the Omanyte and Omastar with Aerodactyl in Grampa Canyon. Blue will be Gary's elder cousin from his much older uncle and I have no plans to kill Silver, Blue or Green off.

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**Phenomenal Ultra Instinct:** The Johto travels will be minor since Ash is using his older and stronger Pokemon and sweeping teams.

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There was a storm in the Johto region that was running through it unchallenged... that storm had a name... Ash Ketchum. With his strongest Pokemon as his main battlers no one was able to stop him. Ash easily defeated the Gym Leaders Falkner, Bugsy, Whitney, Morty, Chuck, Jasmine, and even Pryce. Apart from winning badges, Ash was engaging in many Pokemon battles, winning money, and was intensely training his Pokemon. Apart from that, Ash had caught himself a giant Magcargo, Shiny Noctowl, Chikorita, a Cyndaquil, and many other Pokemon, and had begun selling off his excess Evolution Stones.

But, right now Ash wasn't doing any of those things.

He was invited by Professors Oak and Foster to the Ruins of Alph who wanted his opinion on something. Ash was just hoping that the brief distraction of being invited to the Ruins of Alph would be worth his time.

"A pleasure to meet you, Ash," Professor Foster said.

"Likewise," Ash replied. "I was told that I would find your work interesting, so you must be excavating fossils or have discovered Pokemon that were thought extinct."

"Well, yes, to both," Prof. Foster replied, somewhat shocked by Ash's deduction. Prof. Oak was even more shocked. He hadn't expected Ash to figure it out that fast! Oak had personally only guessed and he invited Ash for that very reason after explaining it to Foster and getting his suspicions confirmed.

"And Professor Oak informed you of me restoring countless fossils and creating a secret preserve and you thought that I could help you with that?" Foster nodded yes.

"Well, I'm not sure how much help I can be. I'm sure that creating habitats and breeding conditions is well within your capabilities. The only thing I could think of is you needing them captured so that you could then transport them to a new habitat, but I advise against that... The natural habitat is best wherever possible."

"I'm not sure what to do. That's why I accepted Professor Oak inviting you due to your experience in this. I've only seen a small number of Omanyte, but Professor Oak said that you may have some ideas for locating others."

"I can retrieve my own Omastar and have it search. They prefer underwater caves and can even create them with time." Ash said.

After a brief discussion between the three, Ash teleported to his island to retrieve his Omastar. When Ash returned, he was greeted by the two hopeful Professors.

"Did you get your Omastar?"

"I did," Ash replied. "We can begin whenever your ready."

"We can leave immediately, then." Foster said.

Ash nodded. "Do you have any incomplete Aerodactyl skeletons that can have DNA samples taken?"

"One or two. Could you revive them?"

"Yes, but the revived Pokemon would draw attention here and risk exposure of the other Pokemon. I was actually hoping for new DNA samples for my Aerodactyl preserve or if you have the numbers to possibly create a separate breeding program to speed up the species revival." Harry replied.

"I'll think about it... How is the revival going?"

"50 Kabutops, 100 Kabuto, 60 Omastar's, 90 Omanyte, and 70 Aerodactyl's. I estimate that within fifty years those numbers will quadruple. It'll take some time, but they will grow in number." Ash left unsaid that he was magically encouraging breeding. It wasn't anything detrimental... he was just encouraging more of them to mate.

After a short but rough trip, they arrived at a nearby lake.

Ash wasted no time in sending out his Omastar. "I need you to search the water and any underwater caves for other Omanyte and Omastar." Omastar replied in the affirmative and went into the lake.

"And now we wait," Oak said.

"How has your journey through Johto went?" Oak asked.

"I've caught 87 Pokemon and I've won seven badges and a lot of money. My older Pokemon are all insanely strong now and I'm confident that I'll have an extremely easy conference win this time around. I even plan to train on Mount Silver after defeating Clair and increase their power even further."

"How powerful, Ash?" Oak asked in slight concern.

"Most are at level 120. I had them spar and battle with each other, learn and perfect moves, and it has paid off greatly."

"Impressive, Ash. At least when you become a champion and a Master you'll have the strength to hold the positions." Oak replied.

"Yeah, I do want to be undefeatable and die that way," Ash replied.

Omastar returned moments later, and Ash placed his palm on his Omastar and read his Pokemon's mind.

"There's a lot of them, a hundred maybe. They live in an underwater cave accessed by using Dig. Moving them would be near impossible and some might even get left behind." Ash reported, having looked into his Omastar's mind.

"What should I do?" Foster asked.

"Limit the parks size and ensure that security can keep people within designated areas and outside of this one? This area would also have to be fenced in and guarded by trustworthy people, but one person would inevitably get greedy or be desperate for money..." Foster looked annoyed. "You could always announce some delays to construction while gradually making your excavation and work more low-key and let people slowly forget. Claiming that the ground is unstable could buy you several decades. Once the fossils are all excavated, the greater part of your people could leave, but a few could stay behind to live nearby and claim to enjoy the area. That, and getting secret support League to make the area a secret preserve would keep people out, and if they ever trespassed then they can be led away and if anyone ever did try poaching then they can be arrested. The land would need to be owned by a trusted party to ensure that no one could interfere." Ash said, winning Foster and Oak over with his great idea.

"That is a great idea..." Professor Oak said. "No one would want unstable property of questionable value and few would want to risk their lives over nothing."

"I can't stop the parks construction and the university will get a second opinion," Foster said, pinching the bridge of his nose.

It took them a few hours, but they eventually discovered that the Pokemon had just gotten lost. The park wouldn't be built. They eventually decided that the League and university would be informed and plans for building would be halted.

**Blackthorn City.**

Ash calmly entered the Blackthorn City Gym and not seeing anyone, he opted to call out. "I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town and I've come to challenge you for the Rising Badge!"

"I accept!" Clair called out, entering the room. "I've heard a lot about you from my cousin Lance... I hope that I'll be a challenge for you."

"This will be a three-on-three Pokemon battle with no substitutions," Kaburagi said. "Trainers send out your first Pokemon."

"Go Kingdra!" Clair said.

"Go Lapras!" Ash said, hoping that she could defeat at least two of Clair's team. Clair started off with Swift, which Lapras halted with Psychic and used Ice Beam, which was dodged with Agility. Ash had Lapras use Sheer Cold on the water and Kingdra and as a precaution use Perish Song, and capitalizing on the shock caused by Perish Song, Ash had Lapras hit Kingdra with Ice Beam...

"Kingdra is unable to battle! Clair send out your next Pokemon." Kaburagi said.

"Go Gyarados! Use Dragonbreath!"

"Use Protect and then Perish Song," Ash ordered, considering that strategy a personal favorite in battles with no substitutions. The Perish Song took effect, with Clair not being able to order Gyarados into the frozen water to avoid it.

"Gyarados is unable to battle! Clair send out your next Pokemon!" Kaburagi said, surprised that Clair was losing so badly. Ash from Pallet Town was certainly showing why he was the Champion of the Indigo Conference.

"Go Dragonair!" Clair said, and wasted no time in ordering a Thunder attack that was redirected back at Dragonair, shocking Clair. Ash had Lapras use Perish Song, once more, and then Ice Beam, which was countered by an Ice Beam from Dragonair, which Lapras overwhelmed in a beam struggle. It was still a waiting game and Dragonair fainted soon after due to Perish Song, but was near fainting from damage.

"Dragonair is unable to battle. The winner is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town!" Kaburagi said. Clair and Ash returned their Pokemon.

"Congratulations, Ash," Clair said, walking over to him. "I present you with the Rising Badge, proof of your victory over me, and 8000 Poke dollars will be transferred into your account." Clair said, handing him his new badge.

"Thanks," Ash said, using his Occlumency to not blush over his attraction to her. She was wearing tight clothes and they emphasized all the right places.

"The Johto League Silver Conference will begin in six months and you'll need to register in New Bark Town," Clair informed Ash, to which he nodded. "Good luck at the Silver Conference..."

"Thanks!" Ash replied, before leaving.

After registering for the Silver Conference and stocking up on potions and supplies, Ash decided to contact his mother before going out of contact. His mother understood, but she was naturally concerned and only placated by promising regular check-ins.

**Mount Silver....**

After disposing of some poachers, Ash wasted no time in engaging in battles with some wild Pokemon and healing them afterward... The training was truly incredible though. Ash got his primary Johto Pokemon up to level 100 and his older Pokemon far beyond even that.

Aside from that, Togepi had finally evolved into Togetic when they were taking a break from training. After training her to become accustom to her new flying ability Ash gave her a Shiny Stone and evolved her once more and she became a true powerhouse. Teaching her more moves only helped with that.

Ash had also acquired several baby Pokemon in trade, but they were swapped right back and Ash caught a few Pokemon on Mount Silver and gave them to the trainer as part of the deal. It was far more savory than just breeding and hatching the Pokemon just to neglect them afterward because he honestly didn't have a place for them long term. Pokedex completion was difficult, especially for multiple regions.

Speaking of the Pokedex... Ash had caught an Entei near Mount Silver, a Suicune at a lake near New Bark Town, and had even tried locating a Raikou, but he couldn't find one. That was just from his breaks from training.

Ash had just found Ho-Oh, however.

"Hello, Ho-Oh," Ash said, with Ho-Oh having watched him approach. "I'm Ash Ketchum and I dream of being the greatest Pokemon Master... to do that I must catch one of every Pokemon... I challenge you and if I win then I intend to catch you. Or you can just let me catch you and I'll release you immediately afterward." That last remark got Ash an indignant sqawk.

"Battle it is, then," Ash replied. "Go Pikachu!" Ash said and Pikachu jumped off his shoulder. "Use Reflect," Ash said, wanting to cover Pikachu's biggest weaknesses, and Ho-Oh didn't look impressed, so Ash just continued. "Light Screen."

"Now then, Thunderbolt!" Ash called out, but Ho-Oh barely dodged; getting its wing clipped and then using Future Sight. Pikachu used Electro Ball, hitting Ho-Oh and heavily damaging it and allowing Pikachu to get in another Thunderbolt, knocking Ho-Oh unconscious.

On Ash's order, Pikachu dodged the Future Sight attack.

Ash threw a Poke Ball, which dinged twice before Ho-Oh escaped and then mustered up the energy to use Recover. It just wasn't enough. Pikachu was extremely powerful... at level 150 and enhanced with a familiar bond he could do a lot of damage, but Ho-Oh was a Legendary.

Seeing Ho-Oh's impaired speed and flying ability, Ash went for the win. "Thunder!" Pikachu quickly gathered up his power and unleashed an immense Thunder attack of awe-inspiring power... Ho-Oh never stood a chance against it. Ho-Oh was left unable to battle in record time.

Ash threw a Poke Ball, and after three dings it registered another successful capture.

"We did it, Pikachu!" Ash said, picking Pikachu up and hugging him. "You did great, buddy!"

"Pikachu!" Pikachu said happily, hugging Ash back.

"You beat your first Legendary with minimal effort too!" Ash said. "I'll even get you a bottle of Ketchup as a reward."

"Pikachu!" Pikachu said, excited about that.

Ash teleported himself and his Pikachu back to his island where he took Ho-Oh to his Pokemon Center for healing... it would take an hour and Ho-Oh would be on light duty afterward, but he, the male Ho-Oh, was cleared.

"So, Ho-Oh, you were defeated and caught," Ash stated and Ho-Oh glared. "Not trying to be mean, but do you want to stick with me and be trained. Lugia, Mew, Mewtwo, Zapdos, Articuno, Moltres, Entei, and Suicune have all agreed. All can attest to the benefits of said training. Ah, here they come."

Once his Legendary Pokemon all arrived, they began persuading Ho-Oh to accept. Mewtwo, Lugia, and the Legendary Birds were all level 100. Mew was level 140. Their testimony helped greatly in convincing Ho-Oh to join them, but it was the chance to grow in power with the trio that it presided over that won him over. Due to Ho-Oh's choice even Raikou would join them soon after without a fight.

Ash's newly owned property, Pokemon Land, had finally been repurposed; the damaged robots were all dismantled and sold for scrap metal and some of the rare earth materials were also sold. It was now fully converted into a festival and tournament grounds and was booked completely solid for several months. Until Ash was ready for phase two of his plans, it would be steadily earning him money to invest in its future. It was estimated to turn profitable in a year, which was mostly due to Ash demanding as much of their losses be recovered with salvage as possible.

The mines on Ketchum Island were now productive, with magic having been used to mine it in Ash's spare time and with some Pokemon helping, and Ash had another source of wealth to invest with. Ash also sold his acquired gold and silver from his travels for just over two million Pokedollars, which was good. It was just sitting in one of his vaults and taking up space.

It was fossil hunting that completed one of Ash's most ambitious goals... he now had his sixth dragon-type... and yet another water-type and a ground-type. Ash had even found the fossils of Anorith and Armaldo, and Lileep and Cradily.

Best of all, Ash had begun acquiring his desired Hoenn Pokemon from breeders and in trade. It was going quite well, Ash acquired a Bagon, Beldum, Aron, Swablu, Ralts, Feebas, Duskull, Snorunt, Torchic, Mudkip, Treeko, and an Absol through trade and buy purchasing from Breeders.

With his old Pokemon trained, his new Pokemon acquired, and the Silver Conference mere days away, Ash was ready and so he left, once more, for Mount Silver.