Chapter 2590
The Indigo League was the most important Pokémon League in the Kanto Region, as well as the birthplace of leagues throughout the entire Pokémon world. Held at the headquarters of the Pokémon Alliance, it was a massive tournament and one of the most prestigious Pokémon competitions of all. Countless people participated every year, and it was the most important milestone on a Kanto trainer's journey.
After obtaining all eight badges, Xiao Ran and the other two did not immediately head for the Indigo League, because there was something even more important to do before it began.
Throughout this journey, Xiao Ran had done far more than challenge Gyms, catch Pokémon, and train them. Over such a long period, he had visited many places where legendary Pokémon were said to be, according to Situ Yaoyao. For instance, the islands where the legendary birds and Lugia had appeared in the movies, or even the island where Team Rocket had created Mewtwo.
Xiao Ran was actually quite interested in Mewtwo. Its psychic powers were incredibly strong, and it possessed immense intelligence. It could study and improve cloning equipment, even creating those highly unusual Poké Balls. Its combat ability and research capabilities were both first-rate. Unfortunately, by the time Xiao Ran arrived, the laboratory on Team Rocket's island had become nothing but ruins, while Mewtwo had vanished without a trace.
That was why Xiao Ran had changed course: he wanted to meet that extraordinary Mewtwo. To find Mewtwo, he first had to find Ash Ketchum. Xiao Ran had long known that Ash Ketchum, also a rookie trainer that year, had left Pallet Town some time ago. Xiao Ran and Situ Yaoyao had kept an eye on that kid who seemed as though he would never grow up. After learning Ash Ketchum's whereabouts