Even without asking, they could guess that something must be hidden in the tree hollow.
Maybe Celebi was inside!
They exchanged glances and hurried toward the two enormous trees. The wild Pokémon nearby did not stop them from approaching, merely turning to watch them curiously.
When they reached the lower of the two enormous trees, there was no path left to follow. Fortunately, a vine hung down from above. Without a second thought, Ash jumped, grabbed it, and began climbing.
There was only one vine, and it kept swaying, so the others could only wait until Ash reached the top before climbing up onto the trunk themselves.
Watching Ash's nimble movements as he reached the halfway point in just a few moves, Misty could not help laughing. "He's climbing so fast! I bet even a Mankey would have to admit defeat."
That made them all laugh. Indeed, even primate Pokémon that lived in forests year-round would have to concede that his practiced, agile climbing skills surpassed theirs.
"Of course they'd have to admit defeat," Xia You teased. "Did you think calling him a human-shaped Pokémon was a joke? I bet even if you put Ash on the battlefield, ordinary Pokémon wouldn't stand a chance against him!"
Once Ash had climbed onto the enormous tree, Yukinari, Misty, and Brock took their turns.
Xia You took a shortcut instead. Rather than expend all that effort climbing, he released Dragonite, who carried him and Erika up onto the enormous tree.
When Xia You jumped off Dragonite, the surface beneath his feet felt slippery.
Though the enormous tree was broad, it was covered in moss, forcing them to tread carefully with every step.
The Pokémon in front of the hollow moved aside as they approached. When Xia You and the others looked inside, they