Pokémon: The Ambition of the Elite Four was being filmed in an orderly manner. Some actors had already finished their scenes, so Su Yi Huan sent them back home.
Meanwhile, Pokémon: Kanto Saga continued to air.
The plot entered its daily routine.
Gary received a Vulpix from the renowned breeder, Xue, and became even more determined to become a Pokémon breeder himself.
Professor Oak knew that Ash's team had one empty spot.
He kindly gifted him a Pokémon egg, claiming it was given to him by a student in the Johto region.
This sparked excitement among many fans.
Johto region!?
Besides Kanto, there are other regions too?
Meaning… this is a foreshadowing for the second season!?
And this egg, without a doubt, was a Cleffa egg.
In the original story, Ash found it in the Whirl Islands.
But the problem is that Cleffa is a Johto Pokémon. Why would you find it in Kanto?
Su Yi Huan fixed this minor flaw.
This also planted a seed for the Johto saga in the second season.
But it wasn't really a secret, as 99% of the fans guessed it.
Then, through a coincidence, Misty hatched the Cleffa.
A newly hatched Pokémon will imprint on the first person they see as their trainer.
Cleffa thus became Misty's Pokémon.
However, this was acceptable to the audience, as Misty had helped Ash a lot along the way.
Later, Ash, using the new signature move, Solar Beam, from his Bulbasaur, and the type advantage of Charizard, defeated the Goldenrod Gym Leader, Jasmine, who used Forretress and Golbat. He successfully obtained the Pink Badge.
However, this battle exposed Charizard's issues again.
After being released, Old Charizard didn't fall asleep immediately like in the original story.
But he completely ignored Ash's commands and fought on his own.
…
The plot was becoming more heartwarming, but the popularity naturally decreased.
But industry insiders were happy.
Damn it, we're dominated by this show's popularity every weekend. Wang Headlines is about to cry, right?
However, this week, those working in the entertainment industry would once again experience the fear of being dominated.
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Goldenrod City, one of the largest cities in the Kanto region.
And the leader of this gym is… the Psychic-type trainer, Sabrina!
Gary: "S, Sabrina…"
Misty: "We're in trouble…"
As soon as they entered the Goldenrod City route, Gary and Misty's expressions became strange.
The fans were worried.
Although Ash had never easily obtained a badge, this was the first time Gary and Misty had such expressions.
Actually, there was another issue in the first season.
The gym leaders seemed to be strangers to each other.
Even when Gary and Misty took Ash to a new gym, they didn't seem to know the gym leader there.
This was also a minor change in details.
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"Hello, I'm Ash from Pallet Town, and I'd like to challenge the gym!"
As soon as he entered the gym, Ash shouted to the gym's interior with his usual enthusiastic tone.
Sabrina, who despite having a baby face, exuded a cold, elegant aura, said calmly, "I'm not a fan of fighting, but if you wish to, I don't mind letting you experience my strength."
Many of Su Yi Huan's old fans were stunned.
Damn! Isn't this Zhou Zhiruo… no, the beautiful Gao Yuan Yuan?
"S, Sabrina, Ash is still a rookie…"
Facing the alluring Sabrina, Gary surprisingly didn't get starstruck. He was only filled with awe.
Not just Ash, even the audience was stunned.
Bro, you didn't get starstruck?
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Sabrina calmly announced the rules of the battle as 2v2, with the side whose two Pokémon are all knocked out losing.
After speaking, Sabrina, as the gym leader, went first.
A Poké Ball slowly floated out from behind her and opened by itself.
A white light transformed into a Pokémon resembling a small fox.
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【Want to know how Butterfree reproduces?】
【What the heck?】
【That Poké Ball just flew out on its own, right?】
【Supernatural powers, right? Did Director Su get inspiration from Stephen Chow's movies?】
【Suddenly I remember, that Dragon Master Drake also had strange powers, when he put his hand on Charmander, Charmander's condition improved quite a bit】
【Another day of missing Charmander】
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Ash was also startled by Sabrina's move.
Gary explained from behind, "Sabrina has had Psychic powers since she was young, be careful, Ash."
"Psychic-type, I'm prepared. Go, Butterfree!"
Although not fast, Ash did improve significantly.
He knew the Goldenrod Gym Leader used Psychic-types.
He intentionally went to the Pokémon Center before coming to the gym and had Professor Oak send Butterfree back.
However, Ash forgot one thing: Butterfree was completely in a "lost in the moment" state from being in love.
After all, Professor Oak's backyard isn't the Charizard Valley.
Butterfree went back, didn't level up, and probably spent 99% of his time busy making baby Aerodactyls with the Shiny Butterfree.
"Butterfree! Sonic Boom!"
Ash pointed with a confident wave.
Sabrina didn't look up.
The Abra in front of her emanated light purple energy waves.
Psychic!
Despite being weak against it, Psychic easily suppressed the Sonic Boom and acted like an invisible hand.
It pressed Butterfree hard against the wall behind Ash. One-hit kill!
But before Ash could react.
Sabrina simply raised her hand.
A wave emanated from her palm, like a cosmic force, pulling the incapacitated Butterfree towards her palm.
And as it flew towards her, Butterfree's body got smaller and smaller until it finally became a "Butterfree keychain."
Ash: "!!???"
Audience: "!!!???"
Sabrina, expressionless, "The defeated Pokémon will become my toys, that's the rule of the Goldenrod Gym."