Chapter 4

"I have to admit that I honestly wasn't expecting you to clear through many of the gyms so quickly, Issei-sama. Normally, it takes a trainer a few months to get all eight badges." Aurelius said as Issei scoffed at the notion while the two were going through the forest.

"As if my team would lose to a couple of weak gym leaders. Out of the four I faced so far, only Lt. Surge was able to earn my respect as well as my Pokémon. Erika, Brock, and Misty were simply boring, so it surprised me that such weak gym leaders think they can win with meager tricks." Issei said as he rolled his eyes at the idea of his Pokémon losing to any of the Kanto Gym Leaders since Issei was well aware of the Kanto Gym Leaders but made a list of those who would actually be a challenge and get him fired up for battle.

Lt. Surge was at the bottom four of his list, and Sabrina, the Psychic Gym Leader, was the third gym leader of his Kanto Gym Leader list since Issei was impressed by her Psychic powers and thought she would become an impressive challenge before going to the Poison Type Gym Leader: Janine.

After Koga went to join the Elite Four, Janine took over for her father and proved to be an impressive opponent for trainers to help them improve against dangerous and unpredictable opponents. She was the second highest on his list of challengers, while Giovanni was, surprisingly, his number one pick for the strongest Gym Leader since Issei knew that the man was a strong contender, which made Issei grin at the idea of clashing with the leader of Team Rocket just like the trainer Red and Blue did back in their hay day.

"Do you have a plan to deal with the Psychic Gym? Sabrina is out, but her father is strong, so he might be able to give you a challenge." Aurelius asked as Issei smirked and replied.

"I already have three on my team who are excited to face the psychic Gym. Charizard is one of them since his Dark Typing makes him an easy choice to deal with the Psychic types, but for the other two options, just in case, I have two others who are better prepared to deal with the Psychic Gym. Isn't that right, my feline friend?" Issei asked as a Liepard walked towards the Red Dragon Emperor and rubbed its head against his leg while smiling at the shiny gem eye that was actually its Mega Stone.

Issei found Liepard in Unova within Castelia City after defeating Burgh with his Charizard and Alolan Muk that he received in a trade. The Liepard was actually once a Purrlion that its coordinator master abandoned after losing its eye in a nasty fight with Team Plasma. The doctors and Pokémon tried to heal the eye. Still, the damage was done, leaving the coordinator with medical bills, which made the poor cat realize it was harming its trainer more. Hence, the car destroyed her own Pokeball, and she thanked her master for taking care of her for so long, but after getting some money to help pay the bills,

Issei was amazed by how other Pokémon and trainers looked at the one-eyed cat with disgust and mocked it, but Issei could see past its physical appearance and see its sole eye show its resolve to become stronger and better even with her one eye. Issei admired that resolve and asked for the Purrloin to come with him, which made the cat hesitant at first, so she decided to follow him into the city.

Purrloin had seen many sides of her master when he was a goofball, a deadly strategist, a tough but firm trainer with him and his team, and the kindness that he showed to others and asked nothing in return. Purrloin smiled as his personality reminded her of the kindness her old trainer showed her and, so she asked Issei to be captured by him. and ever since then, she's been a bit clingy at his side, which made Sylveon and Purrloin fight it out.

Purrloin eventually evolved to Liepard, and the feline has remained by Issei's side and even took on walking on her hind legs sometimes when she wanted to since she enjoyed walking on two legs more than four when she was a Purrloin. The cat mildly amused Aurelius since she was on the cat's good side while Mars was on Liepard's hate list. For some reason, the feline hated Mars and attacked her whenever she had the chance, but the reason was because of Purugly.

Apparently, Liepard had a hatred for Purugly since the fat cat was the one to take her eye, which made Mar Purugly and Liepard have a rivalry on who was more beautiful than them. Issei and Mars didn't get into the middle of it since the two duked it out and eventually made up with them being catty friends who also beat the crap out of each other.

"Well, I know that Liepard of yours will give the Psychic Gym a run for their money, but I'm curious about who's the third choice of the team," Aurelius asked. Issei chuckled as he silenced her with a finger.

"Sorry, but even I can have a few secrets," Issei said, which made Aurelius pout at this side of her master before the duo continued down Route Five.

"How mean," Aurelius said as the trio continued before they stopped at a lake to take a break.

"Man!~ This is the best," Aurelius said as she soaked her feet in the water. "I forgot how relaxing it is fighting you, especially after last night when you really made me wet."

Aurelius moaned in joy as she rubbed her legs together while hugging herself. She recalled last night's sparring match with Issei crushing her but giving her all of his attention and even mocking her techniques, which made the Tao Blessed User moan as she was a closet masochist who loved to be given such a gift that allowed her to not only spar with her God but also be crushed by his hands and feet.

Liepard rolled her eye at the perverted Tao User since she knew her master would bring a harem of off-mates if the Dragon Coordinator, Perverted Tao User, Spacewoman, and a few others she had seen along the journey. Liepard saw her master enter the forest around the lake, which made her smile as she knew that Issei would be training with one of the youngest members of the team who truly wanted to fight in the Kanto region.

'Thank you, Master Hyoudou. I'll follow you and serve you until the day I cease and enter the darkness.' Liepard said as she decided to snuggle next to Aurelius for a nice nap.

Issei was in the forest. He looked around to see that he was alone before nodding at the scenery around him.

"Good. This will be a good spot." Issei said as he pulled out a Heavy Ball and then called out the Pokémon within it that took on the form of a massive crustacean-like Pokémon roared as he was released from the Pokeball.

"Hello, Samurai," Issei said calmly as the massive Golisopod, which was red instead of its normal colors, looked down at Issei before readying its claws, which made Issei smile as he readied his Boosted Gear.

Pokémon: Samurapod. Evolved form of Golisopod.

Type: Bug/Steel

Appearance: Samurapod retains the basic structure of Golisopod but gains a more armored and sleek appearance. Its exoskeleton is adorned with larger and sturdier armor on its claws, similar to ornate samurai armor, and its arms have been transformed into razor-sharp blades. Its eyes gleam with determination and focus.

Pokédex Entry: Samurapod, the Samurai Pokémon. This Bug/Steel type Pokémon has honed its combat skills to perfection. It is said that only those who truly understand the essence of strength can witness its evolution into this formidable warrior.

Evolution Requirements: Golisopod evolves into Samurapod when it reaches level 50 and knows the move Swords Dance.

"So, ready for another spar before we face the Psychic Gym?" Issei asked as the massive Samupod roared in excitement; as the crustacean then charged at Issei before the Red Dragon Emperor merely cracked his knuckles as he stopped the sword strike from the massive Samupod, which destroyed the trees behind Issei but left him unharmed. The Dragon Emperor knew his Pokémon's fighting style before dodging the swords that would've cut a normal person in half, but with Issei's scales and armor, he wasn't worried about some sword strike.

"Not bad. Let's keep going." Issei said as he punched the Samupod with no Boosts, sending the samurai back a few feet, which made the Samupod smile at his master before Issei charged at Samupod and began to deliver quick and deadly punches and kicks, which made Samupod smile at the power behind Issei's attacks before pushing Issei away with his arms, making Issei smile at his Pokémon's resistance.

"I knew you would be a worthy opponent, Samupod, ever since we met back in Sinnoh when you turned your back on your previous master, Hunter J," Issei said as Samupod scoffed at the name of his old master before thinking back to when Issei and Samupod became a team.

And when the Samurai was born.

Flashback. Two years ago.

"End of the line, Hunter J. Your mission is over, your ship is sunk, and your henchmen are dead," Issei said as he looked at the destruction of Hunter J's ship before the Hunter coughed a bit of blood as she glared at Issei.

"Damn you. Do you know how much I sacrificed for this life? I chose this path. After all, I had to find some way to make money and take care of my sister because my father was too much of a coward after he left us! I knew what I was doing, but a few Pokémon are a small sacrifice to make my sister feel better and smile, so if that's a bad thing, then I'm glad I made those choices!" Hunter J shouted as she tried to fire her device on her arm, which clicked but didn't work as Issei still walked towards her before ripping the device off her arm and crushing it into bits and pieces.

"Do not think that just because you have a cute toy, you'll always be superior," Issei said as he then looked at Hunter J's eyes as she knew she was going to die before looking down at the ground.

"What are you waiting for? Kill me, but promise me you'll look after my sister." Hunter J cried as she let the tears fall from her face before Golisopod, one of Hunter J's Pokémon, approached Issei with resolve as he pushed himself up from the ground.

"I admire that your loyalty holds towards your master, but a real warrior knows when they are defeated and accepts defeat with grace. You know nothing of power since your kind are nothing but cowards who tuck your tail and run when the going gets tough." Issei said as he knew of the Golisopod evolution and scoffed since they were nothing but bullies who ran when someone stronger scared them into fleeing like Whimpod.

Golisopod clenched his left claw at those words since he knew that the human in front of him was right. Ever since he saw the Red Dragon Emperor on TV, the Pokémon wished to become stronger like him. Still, whenever he felt afraid, he would use his ability to leave the fight, which often resulted in Hunter J calling him a coward at times or a good tactical retreat. Still, Golisopod knew he was only further and further away from his goal.

Eventually, Golisopod realized that his idol and the human were the same person since Issei was weak at first. Still, instead of running, he preferred to fight until he had nothing left to give, which made the Pokémon envious of the human before Samupod trained in secret behind his trainer's back and worked hard to one day earn the respect of his idol. Even now, when he was beaten, and so were his teammates, his idol still looked away from him.

Golisopod growled as he saw a sword nearby that made Golisopod clench his left claw before grabbing it and feeling a strange connection to it.

Golisopod charged at Issei with the sword, which made Issei smirk as he reflected the blade with Ascalon before slicing the sword in half. Golisopod refused to back down and continued to fight despite the injuries Issei inflicted on him, even when Hunter J told him to stand down or run away.

Golisopod roared as he would never run from battle!

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"I refuse to run away like a coward because I'm too afraid to face my fears and opponents!" Golisopod shouted as he used Sword Dance to raise his stats before charging at Issei, who seemed amused by this display of courage.

"Very well then. Come to me, Golisopod!" Issei shouted in the declaration as Golisopod roared and charged at Issei before the two clashed with only swords. They both had smiles on their faces; Issei was enjoying himself, as was Golisopod before the Pokémon's sword shattered into pieces. Issei then disarmed the Pokémon and pointed the sword at his neck.

"You've fought well, Golisopod, but now it's over. Surrender, and I'll spare your life." Issei said as Golisopod nodded and did so before Issei smiled at the Pokémon before speaking to him.

"True power does not mean you are the fastest, strongest, or smartest, but a real warrior knows what true courage is: the power to fight against all odds. And that is what makes you a worthy warrior to become a Samurai." Issei said as he then stabbed his sword into the ground and held one hand out for Golisopod.

"Come with me, and I shall make you a true warrior. A samurai who will have the courage to face his enemies and stand his ground. As well as understand the meaning of power." Issei said as the sun began to set, which made Golisopod smile at his idol. He then got on one knee and bowed to his new Sensei.

"I, Golisopod, swear my fidelity to you, my master, Issei Hyoudou. I shall become your blade and fight by your side to destroy all your enemies." Golisopod said as he felt a strange power within him as he began to glow and evolve into a new member and friend to the Red Dragon Emperor.

End Flashback.

"And look how far you have come. Samupod, the Samurai Pokémon. I am proud of you." Issei said as he placed a hand on the Pokémon's chest, which made Samupod smile as he cried a few tears, grateful for his master's teachings. The two then began to clash again as master and Sensei for another couple of minutes before Samupod thanked his master for training him as he returned to his Pokeball.

Issei smiled at the ball that held Samurai before he headed back to see Liepard snuggled next to Aurelis with her feet in the water.

"It almost makes me not want to ruin their sleep," Issei said as he decided to do some fishing and see if he could catch any Shiny Pokémon.

"There's nothing like some quiet fishing to pass the time by," Issei said as he enjoyed these moments just as much as battles since Issei was able to not only relax with some peace but also think about other things on his mind.

Such as that robot Pokémon from the photo.

'I'm surprised that such a strange Pokémon came here, but I wonder if it's possible that it really did come from the future. If that's true, then there must be another Time Machine being used in Paldea, similar to the one Lusamine at Aether Foundations used to go back into the past, but why would someone want to bring Pokémon from the future to the present?' Issei pondered as he recalled the dragon's appearance and remembered that during the battle between Team Galactic and Plasma, the Distortion rifts began to bring Pokémon from the past to Alola.

"Ghetis is dead. I made sure of it, and Cyrus is gone. Lysander is petrified due to Yvetal draining him of life, Chairman Rose is still in his region, and Lusamine is in a coma. Who could have the intellect to use a Time Machine?" Issei pondered to himself before feeling a bite as he pulled up a Magikarp before releasing him back into the water.

A portal then opened near the lake, causing Issei to be alerted by the presence leaving the portal and to see that a strange creature came out of the portal and collapsed near the edge of the lake.

The Pokémon appeared to be a large reptilian Pokémon. Most of its body was scarlet, with white accents on its cheeks, abdomen, legs, and tail. Its head features a large plume and a pair of long, thin, folded wings, which appear more like antennae when not extended; its rear has a similar, much larger plume. These plumes and antennae are white in color and blue-purple at the base. It has yellow eyes with dark red pupils, four claws with a web in between the inner two, and blue features on its elbows and shoulders, as well as blue spikes running down its neck. On its chest is a large circular protrusion which resembles a rubber tire. Its texture and black coloration are similar to the base of its tail.

Issei was shocked by this strange dragon before approaching the large lizard-like Pokémon until he touched its head, causing the Pokémon to shine brightly until a woman with some features similar to the lizard appeared in the Pokémon's place.

[Hm. Interesting. The strange Pokemon has transformed in a manner similar to the Dragon Kings.] Ddriag said as he could see the power of the lizard now woman before Issei asked his partner.

"Wait, all of the Dragon Kings have a human form? I've never seen any dragons take on a human form since I thought they would've seen humans as inferior and such." Issei said before Ddraig laughed heartily as he responded.

[You are not wrong. Many dragons would've seen humans as weaklings, but the Dragon Kings, such as Tanin, Tiamat, Albion, and myself, are capable of taking on a human form. Many of us enjoy seeing what your species has created, and I can tell by this one's power that it has the potential to become a Dragon King, but it seems to have been beaten badly.] Ddraig explained as Issei noticed how the woman's body was covered in many scars and bruises before Issei gently picked her up and carried her over to the place where he sat.

Issei then put her down on the ground before reaching into a portal and pulling out a strange concoction that seemed to radiate a sweet aroma. Issei then picked up the woman's head and tilted it back before placing a small amount of the contents into the mouth, hearing the woman swallow as some of her injuries began to heal. Issei continued the process for minutes until the woman's injuries were no more. He then began to take notice of her features and noticed how she took on a dragon lady's form that resembled a bit of a delinquent biker.

"Wow. She's really pretty." Issei said as the woman began to groan. She slowly opened her eyes to see Issei looking at her before backing away and bumping into a tree.

"W-Who are you!? Stay away!" The woman yelled. She then froze as if noticing her voice before she ran past Issei and looked at her reflection in the water before yelling so loud it scared Aurelis and Liepard awake as they saw the strange woman screaming at her reflection.

"B-B-But how?! I only became this form to enter human villages before that strange portal sucked me into it, and I-You!" The woman yelled as she then tackled Issei and began to hammer her fists into Issei's chest, but strangely, the punches were light and not really hurting him until the woman stopped as she was panting heavily on the ground.

"D-Dammit! I am the Winged King, and I'm reduced to this pathetic form?" The Winged King said as she looked over her form before Issei stood up and walked over to the lady before slapping her cheeks with both hands, forcing her to look into his eyes.

"Listen to me. I will explain what happened to you after you fell from some portal, but right now, you freaking out is understandable but not helping anyone, so can you please let me explain what happened to you?" Issei asked in a commanding tone that made the Winged King blush before nodding her head. Issei then sat her down on the ground and began to speak.

"Now, why don't we start with our names? My name is Issei Hyoudou, the Red Dragon Emperor and wielder of Ddraig, the Dragon of Domination." Issei said as he showed the gauntlet on his left arm.

[It's an honor to meet you, Winged King.] Ddraig said, happy to meet a fellow dragon before the Winged King cleared her throat as she then spoke to them.

"My species is known as Koraidon, but my name is Kora, the Winged King." Kora the Koraidon said as Issei smiled, happy to add a name to her and asked.

"What happened to you that caused you to fall from that portal?" Issei asked as Kora tried to speak, but her head hurt as her eyes widened before glimpses of the past appeared in her mind.

"Ah!" Kora yelled as Issei held her hands from hurting herself as the woman yelled before collapsing in his arms, crying as if she was hurt.

"Dammit! Damn, those two!" Kora yelled as Issei looked down and tilted her head up before asking.

"Who? Who's responsible for what's happened to you?"

"I don't know their names, but a weird lady and man in strange clothes kept talking about how they would better the world with the Past and Future's help. I also saw another me there that took me down and chased me out of the strange place I ended up in, and now I'm here, in my human form, freaking out and can't even recall all of my memories!" Kora yelled as Issei hugged her before patting her back gently, causing Kora to stop her shaking. She then cried into Issei's arms before he slowly hugged him back.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Kora cried as Issei didn't say anything as he continued to rub her back and kiss her head before looking at Aurelis and Liepard with a simple stoic look, which made the two understand not to approach them as Issei then felt Kora's breathing and heart steady as he then looked at the two and sent a message to Aurelis.

'Aurelis. I need you to send a message to the Dragon Guardians and tell them to research the strange Pokémon appearing in Paldea and if they would be able to find anything on the resident professors there. I'm assuming that they may have a Time Machine operating there, which caused Kora to appear. She's known as Koraidon, so begin your search there.' Issei said as he gave her a mental command, making Aurelis smile at the order and nod his way before tapping her forehead. She then teleported from the area and left her master and Liepard.

Kora then looked at Issei and thanked him for comforting her before apologizing for her actions, which merely gave her a pat on the head by Issei.

"Hey, I get it. It's scary being in a new place and not knowing what happened to you. Believe it or not, you just like me. An outcast in another world." Issei said as Kora was shocked by the man's kindness and the wisdom that seemed to radiate off his aura, which made Kora think she stood before a king until she bowed her head in reverence.

"I thank you, Hyoudou-sama. I'm glad that I was able to run into you, but I do have a request."

"You wish to stay here with me, don't you?" Issei asked as Kora was shocked he knew her intentions before nodding.

"Yes, please," Kora asked, which resulted in Issei hugging her and kissing her head again.

"Of course, your highness. You can come with me and Liepard on my journey. It's not nice traveling alone. Believe me." Issei said as Liepard nodded in agreement. Kora looked at the two and smiled in gratitude.

"Thank you," Kora said. She didn't know what would happen now, but one thing she knew for sure was that this man. No, a king. Would be able to help her in this strange new land she was forced to enter due to powers outside of her control.

"Now then, who's hungry?" Issei asked as he prepared a small fire and was able to catch some fish, which made Kora smile in joy as she was salivating at the food in front of her, but Issei stopped her as he then began to make some Magikarp Sandwiches.

After making the meals, Kora dug into her meal with vigor as if she hadn't eaten in days before, moaning in delight at the meal she was consuming.

"Oh, this is delicious! Definitely tastes better than those weird mushrooms and bugs humans eat in my world."

"Wait, you said humans, as in actual humans like me?" Issei asked.

"Of course. Humans lived with Pokémon as long as I've known, but food choices sucked since the only good foods were the blood of other dragons when they intruded on my territory and tried to usurp me or mate me when I said no. The weird mushrooms and bugs the humans tasted strange, but meat was always the best thing in each meal!" Kora said in joy as she ate her sandwich, ignoring the veggies in it, while Issei continued to listen to Kora speak about the world that she ruled over as a King.

"By the way, why do they call you the Winged King when you're a girl?" Issei asked before Kora shrugged her shoulders.

"Well, no one really understood Pokémon language and called me a King, so I accepted it and enjoyed the benefits that came with said title, such as offerings in exchange for eliminating threats that came to their villages and such. Minor things like that." Kora said as she continued to eat her third sandwich before she decided to ask him a question.

"Your scent is that of a dragon, and yet you appear as a human. How is that possible?" Kora asked as Issei chuckled before replying to her.

"Well, let me tell you. It's a bit of a long story." Issei said as he then explained his life story to her, including how he and Ddraig first met back in his world. Kora was amazed as she absorbed so much information from his story as a sponge soaked up water before Issei ended it with his training in this world.

"So you mean to tell me that the God of Pokémon, Last Arceus, asked you to help his Chosen One to unlock his power and to become a stronger trainer?" Kora asked. Issei nodded in response after taking a bite of his meal.

"Correct," Issei mumbled before swallowing his bite and speaking to her. "Time works differently in my world, and this one, so a month back home is a year here. I've actually been here for about two years. Give or take a few weeks."

[We've actually been here for one year, seven months, three weeks, and five days.] Ddraig said, making a note of how long they were really here since Issei was able to conquer many regions and could have had a better track of time when he was training, resting, or chatting with others.

"Huh. Thanks, Ddraig." Issei said while Kora was amazed by the connection the two have since Issei was a weak human, no, the weakest human in the Boosted Gear's history, and yet the dragon in said Boosted Gear was apparently his best friend and partner.

"Amazing," Kora whispered under her breath as she envied their relationship since she never had a relationship like that back in her time due to her being the Winged King and never being seen as anything else but a God among humans.

"Well, be heading to the next gym tomorrow morning, and if you'd like to come with us, we wouldn't mind," Issei said as Kora chuckled at the invite.

"Inviting someone you just met to join you? One might think you're trying to add a Queen to your harem." Kora said as Issei merely smirked and replied.

"Yes! The hero has failed, and I can have you to myself as the spoils of war." Issei said in a fake tone, similar to an overlord or villain, making the two of them laugh. Kora smiled at Issei before taking another bite of her fifth sandwich.

"Thank you Issei Hyoudou. You really are a kind soul."

"Thank you as well, Lady Kora."

"Please. Call me Kora." Kora said as Issei nodded before the two continued to share stories about their worlds while Issei also filled her in about the battles of the world and such.

The Winged King was happy to have met the Red Dragon Emperor.

Littleroot Town.

"I thank you for the electricity. You have my gratitude." Miraidon, or Mira, said as she hugged Ash in her arms, who was surprised to see a Pokémon in a human-like form while Sabrina glared at the Pokémon.

"Back off, you snake!" Sabrina said, hugging Ash's left arm in her supple bust, causing Ash to look away as he didn't want to say anything inappropriate that would result in getting a mallet to the face or a psychic blast if his experience with Misty said anything about how girls react to questions like the ones in his thirteen-year-old mind.

Sabrina, on the other hand, could read Ash's mind and smiled that her outfit worked as her mother said to have Ash think about her. She also surprised Ash by taking his lips in for a kiss that made Sabrina want to mount him there in the lab until their third companion stopped her from giving into her lust.

"Not bad player. You got two girls in your arms. Most guys would envy you." Domino said as she hid her laughter from them in her head due to Domino laughing her ass off about the boy's reaction to not just Sabrina giving him a show of her boobs but also Miraidon becoming a human and needing a recharge which resulted in her eating electricity and batteries she found in the lab.

Ash's Pokémon couldn't help but be amused by their trainer. Still, the ones who were really worried about him were Charizard and Wartotle since they knew humans went through a puberty stage where they began to notice women's assets and began to fall for them. Still, unfortunately for their trainer, Ash wasn't exactly the best to notice women having an interest in him, much like some of the women he attracted in both the Kanto and Johto, like Sabrina, Latias, Bianca, and a few others.

Luckily, the two of them were able to help Ash with his hormones, which resulted in Ash asking his Charizard and Wartotle to cool him down, which meant Charizard would burn him with Flamethrower. Wartotle uses a Water Gun to put Ash down.

Ash knew a bit more about women thanks to Issei during their training, who told him how to notice certain things about women, especially since Ash is at the age where he sees Sabrina differently. Especially thanks to Sabrina's heavenly bosom that was soft to the touch, her lips that looked so soft like pillows, her strong arms that made Ash feel protected, and the fierceness in her eyes that made Ash love her even more.

'Dammit, Issei! Why did you have to tell me about this stage?! Now I can't get either of them out of my head!' Ash shouted in his head as he was glad but angered that Issei helped his preteen mind understand how he would react to women.

This meant things would really be amusing and interesting now. Stay tuned!

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I hope you like this since Koraidon and Miraidon will be Issei's and Ash's partners due to the Paldea situation bringing them to the region after they complete their regions and notice a few other strange Pokémon appearing in said regions.

Also, I hoped you liked Samupod since he's a special evolution that I thought would suit Issei after I saw a video on possible evolutions for other Pokémon.

Stay tuned as Ash faces a challenge that'll test his skills, and Issei will face one of his favorite gyms: the psychic Gym.