However, all the Eight Great Masters each have a Dynamax, so it's not really Leon's home turf advantage. Even without Dynamax, Leon is universally recognized as the number one Trainer in terms of strength.
After all, back in the finals, Leon managed to defeat the opponent's six Pokemon while only having four of his Pokemon faint.
This was already a situation where the power disparity was quite significant...
[Champion Ash: Is it just Dynamax? Maybe your information is a bit outdated, or perhaps you just haven't discovered the other systems yet.]
[Champion Ash: Z-Move is a system exclusive to the Alola Region, so it's quite normal for people outside not to know about it. Terastal is the system of the Paldea Region, so it's understandable if the news hasn't spread. But MEGA Evolution can be used in all regions. If there's no news about it, that means MEGA Evolution might still be in development on your side.]
Among the Four Major Systems, only MEGA Evolution is not restricted by region, or rather, not limited to acquiring in a particular region.
Both Dynamax and Terastal must be carried out in their respective regions, Z-Move can be used in other regions but the Z-Crystal and bracelets can only be obtained in the Alola Region.
While a lot of the Key Stones and MEGA Evolution Stones are found in the Kalos Region, they can also be discovered in other regions and have no regional usage restrictions.
If MEGA Evolution had appeared in Newbie Ash's world, he would probably know about it, given how he's caught up with most of the world's news by now.
Thus, there can only be one answer, and that's that MEGA Evolution might not have been developed yet!
[Newbie Ash: Uh... I've never seen the term MEGA Evolution, and what's the Paldea Region? We don't have that region in our world.]
[Champion Ash: You haven't discovered the Paldea Region yet? It seems like your world's progress is still lagging behind, so it's not impossible for MEGA Evolution to be unavailable.]
[Newbie Ash: So what exactly is MEGA Evolution? And what's the guide I pulled about MEGA?]
[Evolutionary Man Ash: MEGA Evolution refers to Pokémon that can evolve again after reaching their Final Evolution. This evolution not only provides a temporary level boost but also enhances the Pokémon's abilities significantly. It's a powerful support system.]
[Newbie Ash: Another evolution after the Final Evolution… that sounds awesome!]
[Evolutionary Man Ash: Though it's cool, this is not something just anyone can use. The conditions are quite harsh, even more so than your Aura Fusion. Firstly, MEGA Evolution requires a Key Stone and a MEGA Evolution Stone. Additionally, you need a strong bond with your Pokémon to enable them to evolve.]
[Evolutionary Man Ash: The MEGA guide's purpose is similar to your S-class Chosen Radiance, but instead of finding Pokémon, it guides you to find the MEGA Evolution items.]
[Newbie Ash: MEGA Evolution items!!!]
Ash was just yearning for MEGA Evolution, imagining what kind of system MEGA Evolution might be.
The ability to evolve beyond the Final Evolution stage, how cool would that be!
It's like facing a loss with a Gastly and suddenly evolving it, pulling off a miraculous comeback!
Whether the evolution looks cool or not, just being able to turn things around is cool enough!
However, this kind of MEGA Evolution hasn't yet appeared in their world. Ash is still wondering when he could get to use it.
Then, Evolutionary Man Ash tells him that his newly acquired one-time ability can guide him to find the items related to MEGA Evolution, how could Ash not be excited?
[Evolutionary Man Ash: This should count as a special ability of a mining expert. They have always had a special sense for ores. Rare ores, Evolution Stones, MEGA Evolution Stones, Key Stones, all fall within his sensing range. In their world, mining experts are highly sought after because they possess various rare ores that many people desire.]
[Mining Ash: Haha, you're exaggerating, it's just a small reputation.
[Mining Ash: But speaking seriously, the ability you pulled likely has something to do with me. While traveling, when I arrive at a place, I sometimes get a strange feeling, indicating rare ores are there. This intuition often turns out to be true.]
[Mining Ash: But this feeling is hit or miss, sometimes even when ores are right in front, there's no reaction. But relying on this feeling, I studied the terrains where hidden ores might be, and eventually summarized the typical terrains that hide rare ores. I no longer rely on intuition but rather my knowledge to find ores.]
Intuition is ultimately temporary, and such hit-or-miss things can't be relied on for a lifetime.
But it was precisely because of this feeling that Ash in that timeline came to enjoy mining, collecting rare ores, and eventually, through his efforts, summarized various knowledge and terrain details, becoming the most powerful mining expert in that timeline!
[Newbie Ash: Seems so… so amazing, do I have such potential too?]
[Mining Ash: Haha, don't doubt yourself, you're supposed to become the all-around Ash inheriting all professions, finding rare ores through mining is merely a matter of experience.]
[Mining Ash: Also, let me tell you a secret, if you become extraordinarily proficient at mining, you can sell a course to someone called Steven Stone, he will buy your course at a high price, ensuring you won't have to worry about money for subsequent travels.]
[Newbie Ash: Steven Stone? Why does that sound so familiar?]
[Newbie Ash: Oh! Isn't he the Champion of the Hoenn Region?! The third-ranked Super Trainer among the Eight Great Masters!]
[Mining Ash: Yes, he's the Champion, but he couldn't beat me. Now let's talk about your MEGA guide, if I am not mistaken, it should be a sense for finding ores. Just follow those sudden flashes of insight during your travels to find MEGA Evolution Stones.]
[Mining Ash: Whether you'll find the Evolution Stone or the Key Stone—or maybe both—depends on your luck. But honestly, with your luck, kid, I bet you'll find both items.]
Mining Ash's words were full of banter.
With Newbie Ash's luck, saying he couldn't find the matching Evolution Stone and Key Stone—Mining Ash wouldn't believe it!
[Newbie Ash: Got it. Thanks, everyone, for solving my doubts.]
After expressing his thanks, Ash left the chat group and returned to the real world.
At the moment, they were in a beverage shop in the mall, sipping juice. Ash closed his eyes, reclining on the chair. Misty and Brock thought Ash was too exhausted from today's battles.
So they didn't disturb Ash.
When Ash opened his eyes, Misty asked worriedly, "How are you feeling, Ash? A bit better?"
"Huh? Uh... cough, more or less, my spirits have recovered quite a bit, we can continue moving on now!" At first, Ash didn't catch on, but after a moment, he realized Misty was worried he was too worn out from earlier battles, causing him to lay reclined on the chair just now.
Ash went along with Misty's words, explaining his earlier behavior as resting with closed eyes.
After fooling Misty, Ash also began to investigate the newfound power within himself.
The Power of Viridian emerged like Aura Power, directly appearing within his body. Although this A-level ability came without a manual, having once had a special ability, Ash already had some experience.
He was no longer the naive boy from before. While not perfectly adept, simply mobilizing the Power of Viridian was not a problem.
With Ash's mental command, a warm power filled his entire body...