Chapter 53: 53. What A Great Day
The Seaking Fishing Competition, like the Bug Catching Contest, is held from time to time throughout the Johto Region, attracting a large number of fishing enthusiasts and Trainers like Misty who like Water type Pokémon to participate in it.
When and his team went with Andreas to the competition venue, they discovered a large number of Trainers carrying Fishing Rods on their backs and ready for the competition.
The competition venue is a pretty big pond with rich water plants at the sides and at the bottom of the pond to help in the growth of the Pokémon living here. There should be a large group of Seakings living in this pond, and most of them here are very well developed and bigger than the average ones outside.
Misty also has a very beautiful Goldeen, which is of normal size but well developed in its strength. It is also one of Misty's older companions, but it has also never evolved for some reason and Misty doesn't care too much about it either.
The rules of the competition are almost the same as those of the Bug Catching Contest. You can bring your own fishing rods or rent ones provided by the hosts of the competition.
Within the limited time, you can catch as many Seakings as you want, but only one will be equipped with the competition-specific Lake Ball in the end. It's the same as the Park Ball used in the Bug Catching Contest.
The final decision for judging the winner is much simpler than that of Bug Catching Cintest. After all, it is just a kind of Pokémon from the same species.
The one who can catch the heaviest Seaking is the Champion, and the Champion will get the Championship Trophy, which looks very exquisite and made with a golden body, with a Golden Seaking on top of it.
In addition, the winner will also get a year's worth of chocolate, something Snorlax will definitely like.
"It's decided, I want to participate in this competition!" Misty decided to participate, "My fishing partner is my adorable Poliwhirl!"
Of course Ash will not lag behind, "My partner is Totodile, get ready Totodile!" Ash let Totodile from his Poke Ball.
"Molly, please, take care of Pikachu!"
The four of them boarded the boat. Pikachu did not participate in the competition, so he was held in Molly's arms. Misty has her own Fishing Rod, so Ash can only rent a Fishing Rod from the hosts.
"Big Brother, Big Sister, come on!" Molly, who was riding a boat for the first time, was very excited holding Pikachu in her arms.
After finding an ideal position, the game begins.
Ash doesn't know much about fishing, but he has a golden finger for cheating!
With a flash of blue light over his eyes, Ash discovered that there were indeed many well-developed and huge Seakings under the water, but it shouldn't be easy to attract them over and catch them.
'Perhaps the water quality and their food here is more suitable for the growth of Seaking, and that's why they grew so big.' Ash thought to himself dwelling all the giant Seakings at the bottom.
Although there are other Water-type Pokémon here, there are not many compared to the quantity or qualities of the Seakings.
"Ash, do you still need to use your Aura for fishing?" Misty couldn't help complaining when she saw the blue light on Ash's eyes.
"Hey, I don't know how to fish! This will be a first in a long while." Ash is not ashamed at all. If he has a golden finger and doesn't use it, how can he be worthy of the status as a Transmigrated MC!
"Huh?"
Ash's Auta had already dived into the depths of the water, and he accidentally discovered a rather large Shellder!
Being able to survive in this Seaking territory obviously has its merits, showing his strength.
Ash's eyes and body lit up with light pink light, and he controlled his bait to sink to the bottom of the water to tease the Shellder hiding under the water.
Unexpectedly, when the little guy hit the hook, instead of hiding from it, he opened his shell and clamped it up.
"Ah, Ash, have you already gotten the bait on something?" Misty was surprised when she noticed that Ash's hanging thread was tight.
Even with Psychic, this Shellder ability to clamp is too powerful!
"It's not a Seaking!" Ash explained and pulled Shellder out of the water. From this look, it was obvious that the size was much larger than that of an ordinary Shellder of the same species.
The water quality here is obviously very nutritious, which is why it is able to produce very large Seakings all the time. Not only is it good for the Seakings here but also for other species too.
"Totodile, Ice Fang!"
Shellder was frozen instantly and was subdued by Ash who threw a Poké Ball at it.
This is the Seaking Fishing Competition. Using your own Poké Ball to capture a Shellder so no one will be able say anything about him cheating.
After subduing this Shellder, train it for a while and try to increase the bond value.
Then, it's time for his Slowpoke to evolve!
Totodile, who returned to the boat, was still dancing happily, and then his whole body began to release a dazzling light!
It's finally Evolution time for him!
Its body continues to grow stronger and bigger in the light. The evolved Croconaw is much taller and stronger than than the previous Totodile.
The red spike plates on its head, back and tail make it look even more sinister and menacing to the eyes.
After evolving, this Croconaw's character appears to be much calmer and more ferocious. Although it cannot dance anytime and anywhere, it has obviously made great progress in terms of combat power and speed.
"Well done, Croconaw!" Ash praised him which he enjoyed a lot.
At this point, the Three Royal Starter Families in the Johto Region that Ash caught have all completed the first stage of evolution into their second form.
Bayleef, who was the first to be subdued, will probably complete its final evolution sooner than the other two. With the bond value between her and Ash, maybe she will be able to directly complete the Bond Evolution just after her evolution!
Ash is looking forward to this!
"So strong and cool!" Misty was really jealous looking at Croconaw, but she didn't have the opportunity like Ash to tame a random wild Totodile!
"Sister Misty, you're rod is hooked!" Molly noticed that Misty's fishing line was also tightened and shouted quickly.
Misty had much more experience in fishing than Ash ever had, and she quickly caught the Seaking.
"It's so big!" This Seaking must be over 50 kilograms!
"Poliwhirl, use Double Slap!"
Misty's Poliwhirl jumped up and slapped Seaking crazily on the head, it was a sad sight to behold!
"Go ahead, Lake Ball!" Misty threw the Lake Ball and took the already confused Seaking inside of it.
This kind of Poke Ball cannot actually be considered a real Poké Ball other than containing a Pokémon inside. It cannot be used for battles. It only temporarily contains Seaking, so there will be no Ding Ding Ding after catching! This is only temporary for the Pokémon.
This was also the case with the Park Ball used at the Bug Catching Conference. Later, the organizer replaced Scyther with a Poké Ball before giving it to Ash.
Croconaw evolved and he also subdued a Shellder. Ash was already more than satisfied with this competition. Moreover, if he really used his power of the Aura nd Psychic to cheat and win, Misty would not be happy and be mad at him.
Misty successfully won the Seaking Fishing Contest with this big Seaking, and got the Seaking Trophy and a year's worth of chocolates as the prize.
"Great, there are so many chocolates to eat!" Molly was the happiest. She took the chocolates Misty gave her, opened a pack and put it in her mouth, "Sure enough, the candies you get after working hard are the most delicious!"
"It's your Sisters hard work, okay Molly!"
Ash hugged Misty as a congratulatory gift and Misty, like always, blushed but returned it back.
Ash and Misty's bond were increasing and everyone but Brock could see it.
Ash hugged Molly to Bayleef, "Let's go!"
It's time to continue on the journey.
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