Chapter 183: The Well of Slowpoke
After capturing Cyndaquil, Ash's group arrived at Azalea Town, home to the second Gym in the Johto region.
Before even entering the town, Ash's group noticed that most of the crops in the fields were on the verge of wilting, and the wide riverbed was exposed, clearly a scene of drought.
"The weather is too strange! It was quite cool the day before yesterday, how did it get so hot today!"
Misty was so hot that she didn't dare to hold Cleffa anymore; she was holding a small electric fan, but even blowing it directly on her face didn't help.
"The weather here is indeed strange. The hottest part of summer has clearly passed, and have you noticed there isn't a single drop of water around here?" James also complained.
"Pika~"
"Eevee~"
Pikachu and Eevee also looked listless, especially Eevee, whose fur was so hot that she could only stick out her tongue to cool down.
Ash glanced at Pikachu and the others, and deeply agreed, "It's really too hot."
Of course, with his various Psychic abilities, he was no longer afraid of cold or heat, but while he could endure it, others might not.
He took out a Poké Ball, "Kirlia, come out!"
"Qilu!"
Kirlia, upon being exposed to the sun, immediately lowered her head.
He thought there was a fight when he came out, but it turned out to be sunbathing.
"Pikachu, Eevee, Kirlia, use Rain Dance together!"
"Oh, good idea! Milotic, Kingdra, you two come out and use Rain Dance too!" Misty also released two Pokémon.
As the five Pokémon collectively performed Rain Dance, the sky instantly darkened, and then a moderate rain dispersed most of the heat from the group.
Soon, Ash's group arrived at the wooden bridge leading to Azalea Town. James compared it with his travel guide before he could confirm that the town before them was indeed Azalea Town.
At the same time.
On the other side of Azalea Town.
After drinking their last bit of water, Team Rocket Trio began searching for groundwater, preparing to dig a well.
Just as they started digging, Meowth spotted another well shaped like a Slowpoke.
"Look, there's a well over there!"
Jessie didn't believe Meowth at all. She raised her foot, intending to kick him, "It's not that easy to fool me!"
"There really is a well!"
James's affirmation made them accept the reality, and then they kicked up a pile of sand.
Then the three idiots continued their great undertaking of digging a well, and before long, they dug into a spacious cave.
"Where is this?"
"It's so dark here, Meow!"
"Cool air, this is the smell of water!" James joyfully turned on his flashlight.
"Water!"
Upon seeing water, the Team Rocket Trio ran over like mad.
After a frantic drink, they found themselves being stared at by numerous red pupils.
"It seems like there's something there!"
The Team Rocket Trio showed expressions of fear.
After seeing the figures clearly, Jessie said somewhat angrily, "Stop scaring yourselves, these are all Slowpoke!"
"Why are they gathered here?" James wondered.
"There's a sign here!" Meowth shouted.
"Slowpoke Well, also known as the Rain Well. Locals believe that if Slowpoke yawns, it will rain..."
"So, these are all Slowpoke that can pray for rain?"
"We're rich!"
Immediately, the Team Rocket Trio began their operation to capture Slowpoke.
....
Misty looked at the identical notice boards everywhere on the street, "Strange, why are there so many warning signs related to Slowpoke in this town!"
"Not just the notice boards, Misty, look." Ash pointed to the Slowpoke in various poses on the street.
"This place is full of Slowpoke!"
"But why are there so many Slowpoke here?"
"I remember there's a legend in Azalea Town, it happened hundreds of years ago, when Azalea Town was in a drought just like now. Everyone thought the crops would yield nothing and wither, but then a Slowpoke gave a big yawn, and heavy rain poured down, saving the entire town.
From then on, the residents of Azalea Town regarded Slowpoke as deities. They hoped that Slowpoke could bring rain during years of great drought." Ash said thoughtfully.
These were all things he summarized from the plot he had seen in his previous life, based on his memory.
"The young man is right, Slowpoke are like gods here, so you must be careful when dealing with them!"
Just then, a person wearing a Slowpoke mascot costume appeared before them.
"Huh?! Another talking Slowpoke?" Misty exclaimed.
Ash quickly corrected her, "No, Misty, this is Mr. Kurt, and he is also one of the people we are going to visit!"
"You know me?" Mr. Kurt pushed his hood back, looking at Ash curiously.
"Hello, Mr. Kurt, I am Ash from Pallet Town. Dr. Oak has told me about you. We are also here at Dr. Oak's request, hoping to entrust a mysterious Pokémon to you for research."
Ash was also seeing Mr. Kurt for the first time. There was no need for Mr. Kurt to craft Poké Balls, as Ash had a system that could provide as many Poké Balls as he wanted, and he could even purchase different styles.
"Oh, you're the Ash that Oak often mentions! I've also heard of you; you're the youngest Professor in the history of the Alliance."
Mr. Kurt also knew a bit about Ash.
"By the way, Mr. Kurt, why are you wearing a Slowpoke costume? What are you planning to do?" Ash asked curiously.
"This? I want to approach Slowpoke better through disguise and find the truth about their Rain Dance."
"Then, Mr. Kurt, have you researched anything? It seems this town hasn't had rain for a long time." Misty inquired.
Mr. Kurt shook his head, "No, but there seems to be some strange movement in Slowpoke Well, I'm planning to go check it out."
"Mr. Kurt, please take us with you!" Ash suggested.
"This..." Mr. Kurt hesitated for a moment. "Alright, but you must be careful, try not to harm the Slowpoke!"
"Don't worry!"
Under Mr. Kurt's guidance, Ash's group quickly arrived below Slowpoke Well.
The coolness of the cave made Misty exclaim, "This underground cave is so big! And it's so cool!"
"This is where the Slowpoke gather, and it's also the space through which the underground river flows, so the humidity is higher, and it's naturally cooler."
"There's movement ahead."
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