Through his next training progress Ash begins to learn about lifting objects with his magical gauntlets along side his bow & magic arrows(as well as regular arrows). Standing in front where his two teachers Leo & Una. They began each training section for him to take.

Left for lifting objects (mid & heavy)

Right for arrow targets

Looking at them carefully of which one he's chose.

Ash picked left.

Awaiting in the field where Leo stands as he gives the kanto native a smile but serious expression

Now your training with your gauntlets begins my friend! Are you ready? He asked

Ash smiled as he always prepares for anything

You bet!

Good. Leo said

But before we begin see this rock next to me?

Yeah. Ash said

Come closer to it, while looking at it. Leo command Ash

All right. Im next to it. What next? Ash asked

That rock next to you is brown. It's to lift or to break. The next one is a gray rock, it cannot be smashed down because it is too rough. But you can however lift it. As long as you don't hurt your back. Leo Explained

Got It! Ash said as he lifts the brown rock in a second

Whoa! That was intense! All right next target is the gray rock!

The kanto native began to lift as he felt sweaty around his face as he finally lifts the gray rock.

Man that rock was heavy! Luckily the strength of the gauntlets gave me the courage to get it done! An exhausted Ash said while breathing

Leo gave the kanto native a frown knowing that he doesn't understand what real strength is.

You really don't know what the meaning of strength means to you at all my friend. Leo said

What do you mean? Ash asked

These gauntlets aren't the reason you are becoming strong. Because they are not your true strength

Strength is not what comes from things like muscles, abdominals, or even the gaunlets. It comes from those around you. Like your friends, family, teachers, companions, mentors, & many more close to you. Leo explained & taught the kanto native.

Do you understand now? He asked

Ash showed a shocked expression as light in his mind came to him.. his memories of what it really means to be strong

Whoa. Now that you've reminded me of that Leo. I used to think about getting stronger is by training & giving support. But I never thought of those closet to me as my true strength. Ash says as he understands

Im sorry.

We all make mistakes my friend. I too have made mistakes whenever I don't see better until then. Leo said

But over time we learn & understand better. That helps us learn of what we are going through. As well as ourselves

I see. And thank you for not only your teachings of lifting rocks, but telling me of what true strength is. Ash said while smiling

But the lion gargoyle shows a devious expression

No my friend that was just a tryout. Your real training of lifting objects is more difficult for you to handle. But I will give you my best support,

All right. Im ready! Bring it on! Ash shouted

Very well. But I warned you. Leo said as he showed the big black pillar (similar to the one in Ocarina of time)

Ash showed a pale expression while gulping knowing that it ain't going to be easy(even though he still has the gaunlets on)

Oh man. Why did I ever get myself into these situations!?