Ash's Pikachu?! Squirtle Watering Can

Kanto Region, Kangaskhan, Pichu...

Could this little Pichu, adopted by a Kangaskhan, actually be Ash's Pikachu?!

"Chu—"

A dazzling flash of electricity surged, and the Mushroom Night Light's battery level climbed rapidly, reaching full capacity in no time.

"Pichu~!" Done!

Pichu crossed its arms over its chest, looking incredibly proud of itself.

Dongshu finally snapped out of his daze and politely thanked Pichu using Pokémon Language: "Thank you, Pichu!"

Hearing this, the Pichu before him and the Kangaskhan Mother and Baby Kangaskhan behind it froze in place, their expressions filled with utter shock.

[Shock Points from Kangaskhan +50!]

[Shock Points from Baby Kangaskhan +15!]

[Shock Points from Pichu +15!]

The three Pokémon stared at the human child in disbelief.

Did they hear that right? This human just spoke in the language of Pokémon?

"Pi... chu?" Pichu asked uncertainly.

Huh? I can get Shock Points this way too?

Seeing this unexpected windfall, Dongshu couldn't help but grin: "That's right, Fire Emperor taught me!"

If he were just an ordinary child, he might not have mastered it so quickly, but with the soul of an adult and long-term exposure to this environment, learning Pokémon Language wasn't difficult at all.

"Awoo..." Kangaskhan Mother was even more shocked. She stared blankly at the human child, unsure of how to react.

Fire Emperor, present on the scene, seemed accustomed to such sights. Seeing the Mushroom Lamp fully charged, it walked to the side and carried the basket of Berries over to the Pokémon.

This was a token of gratitude.

"Awoo~!"

Seeing so many Berries, Baby Kangaskhan's eyes lit up instantly.

It ran to the basket, grabbed a Berry, and began to feast happily.

"Awoo!" Kangaskhan Mother was startled; her child was being far too impolite.

Pichu didn't eat immediately, looking instead toward Fire Emperor and Dongshu.

"Go ahead, these Berries are our gift to you as a thank you," Fire Emperor said.

Dongshu nodded along with a smile.

"Pi~chu~!"

Only then did Pichu run to the basket, cup a Berry in its hands, and begin to eat in small bites.

"Awoo..." Kangaskhan Mother sighed helplessly. She looked at Fire Emperor and couldn't help but ask: "Awoo?"

Is this really okay?

She knew her child's appetite well and worried that if they ate all the Berries, this human child would go hungry.

"Do not worry." Fire Emperor shook its head.

Dongshu added: "We have a Berry orchard outside; when autumn comes, we will be able to harvest plenty of Berries!"

Only then did Kangaskhan Mother set her mind at ease.

She looked at Pichu and Baby Kangaskhan with a face full of maternal love.

Dongshu climbed onto Fire Emperor's back while holding the Clefairy Doll. He parted Fire Emperor's mane down the middle, poked his head through, and rested his chin on the top of its head, watching the two Pokémon eat with great interest.

"Is this Pichu also a child you adopted?" Dongshu asked.

"Awoo~" Kangaskhan Mother nodded gently.

That day, they were resting under a cliff when something suddenly fell from above. She reached out to catch it, and little Pichu landed in her arms.

From that day on, they began living together.

Hearing this, Dongshu was immediately certain that this Pichu was the very same Pikachu that would one day be by Ash's side!

He remembered that Pokémon like Kangaskhan were nomadic, wandering through forests and mountains.

Perhaps today, they had just happened to wander into Heavenly Green Mountain?

Soon, Baby Kangaskhan and Pichu had their fill.

They couldn't help but cast their gazes toward Dongshu and the Clefairy Doll he held in his arms.

As expected, every Pokémon is interested in the Clefairy Doll... Dongshu thought. Is this why the Clefairy Doll guarantees an escape when thrown during battle?

To him, both Pichu and Baby Kangaskhan were just babies.

Seeing their interest, Dongshu generously shared the Clefairy Doll for them to play with.

"Pichu!"

Pichu and Baby Kangaskhan circled around the Clefairy Doll.

After playing for a while, they couldn't help but cast their gazes toward Dongshu, toward this cub just like them.

"Pichu?"

Dongshu was stunned. Were Pichu and the Kangaskhan inviting him to play along?

This, this didn't seem quite right, did it?

But the Baby Kangaskhan was very enthusiastic; it took the initiative to run over, grab Dongshu's hand with its claw, and pull him over.

"Awoo!" Play together!

Dongshu: "..."

Still, the young Pikachu was truly adorable!

Dongshu couldn't resist petting this little Pichu.

The fluffy body, soft ears, big eyes, tiny claws...

As for Pichu, it felt that this human was simply playing around with it.

Pichu became even happier, occasionally holding Dongshu's hand with its two small claws to spin in circles, or rubbing its cheek against his from time to time.

Fire Emperor and Kangaskhan Mother stood to the side watching the children play, and they couldn't help but reveal smiles on their faces.

However, the time for parting would soon arrive.

In the evening, the wandering Kangaskhan herd prepared to leave and continue their journey.

Kangaskhan Mother, with her two children, also prepared to head off to reunite with the main group.

Before parting, Baby Kangaskhan and Pichu looked reluctant, their eyes brimming with tears as they poked their heads out of the brood pouch to look at the companion who had played with them and shared candies.

"Awoo--!"

"Pi--chu!"

Dongshu directly exchanged for a large handful of candies and gave them to them.

"Don't be sad, we will definitely meet again!" Dongshu looked at the little Pichu.

The two Pokémon accepted the candies, the tears in their eyes welling up even more.

"Chu..."

"Go on, Pichu, Kangaskhan." Dongshu took a deep breath: "If we meet again in the future, don't you dare fail to recognize me!"

"Chu!" We won't!

Baby Kangaskhan and Pichu nodded earnestly; they would definitely remember this companion named Dongshu!

Under the setting sun, Kangaskhan Mother carried the two Pokémon as they gradually moved into the distance.

Dongshu and Fire Emperor stood on the mountain path to see them off. Only after their figures could no longer be seen did Dongshu climb onto Fire Emperor's back with a look of melancholy.

"What's wrong? Little One?" Fire Emperor was slightly startled. Was he reluctant to let them go?

"Yeah." Dongshu responded in a muffled voice. In truth, he was marveling at the wonders of fate.

Dongshu was absolutely certain that in the near future, he would definitely meet this little Pichu again.

Perhaps by that time, there would be a boy named Ash by its side.

Fire Emperor thought Dongshu wanted to find playmates. It was silent for a moment before speaking:

"When I went out today, I encountered a Krabby. It asked me where you were. Tomorrow, I will take you into the forest to play with it."

Krabby? The cute image of that little dinosaur appeared in Dongshu's mind, and he immediately nodded in agreement.

Fire Emperor turned around and carried him slowly back to the cave, its majestic face showing a hint of apology.

"Sorry, Little One. I searched the forest for a long time today, but I didn't encounter any Water-type Pokémon capable of using Rain Dance."

"None?" Dongshu was a bit tired from playing. He lay on Fire Emperor's back and let out a yawn upon hearing this.

He then opened the shop interface. Today, the Kangaskhan family had been incredibly shocked that he could speak Pokémon Language, which had brought him a large amount of Shock Points.

Added to what he had left over, and after subtracting the cost of the candies, he still had 110 Shock Points.

Hmm... tools like automatic sprinklers were too expensive; he couldn't afford them.

Dongshu's gaze continued downward, finally resting on an item shaped like a Squirtle.

[Squirtle Watering Can: A tool for watering that allows Berries planted in the soil to grow quickly. Exchange cost: 100 Shock Points.]

"With this, I can water them!" Dongshu held the newly exchanged Squirtle Watering Can in his hand.

He remembered there was a water source nearby. From now on, they would only need to fill the watering can with water every day, and then they could use it to irrigate the Berry orchard!