Chapter 4: The Strongest Cheat Code: Meow Meow

"Wow! This is Hollywood! Mom, let's go check out those theaters!"

When Ash arrived in Hollywood, he was also very excited. After all, it was a new place where he could see different sights.

With that, Ash happily began his Hollywood adventure, holding Pichu and Hana, unaware that a group of Team Rocket members was tailing them for protection.

"Boss, young Master Ash and Miss Hana have safely arrived and are currently shopping."

"Good. Make sure to protect their safety. If any punks try to cause trouble, remember to drag them into an alley, give them a beating, and then send them to the police."

"Understood!"

Ash had no idea he was being protected by a group of villains. If he knew, he would surely be surprised. He felt as if he had forgotten many so-called plot points, but he still remembered some small details.

It felt as if someone had tampered with his memories, but so what? What Ash wanted more was to explore and buy some souvenirs, especially since it was rare for him to be out with his mom.

However, it wasn't long before Ash encountered the most powerful cheat in his life, a unique Pokémon.

The next day, while Ash was wandering around with Pichu and Hana, he saw a battered Meowth being beaten up. Despite its injuries, the Meowth was still clinging to a fish. Ash sighed and walked up to the shopkeeper, saying, "Uncle, I'll pay for that fish."

The shopkeeper looked at Ash and said, "Kid, you don't understand. These wild Meowths just know how to steal food, just like those wild animals. There's no need to feel sorry for them."

"I understand, Uncle, but sometimes they're just trying to survive. This Meowth is still holding onto its food. Here, I'll give you the money for the fish."

"Ah, I hope your kindness is justified, kid."

The shopkeeper said no more and walked away. Ash shook his head as he looked at Meowth and said, "That's really sad, but Meowth should be able to outrun humans, right?"

Then Ash extended his hand toward Meowth.

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I am a Meowth, and I can speak human language because I have learned it. I want to survive better, so I tried to learn from humans, but I didn't expect that learning to walk on two legs would make me slower. I was quickly caught and then beaten up.

Just when I thought I was going to die, I heard a heavenly voice.

"Uncle, I'll pay for that fish."

Then I was let go, but my eyelids grew heavier and heavier. I didn't know what would happen, but I wanted to see that person. I really wanted to meet the owner of that voice...

When Meowth woke up, it found itself lying inside a human building, and then a voice came.

"You're awake?"

This voice was unforgettable for Meowth; it was that heavenly voice. Then Meowth saw Ash sitting by its bed.

"Did you save me, Meow?"

""

Ash was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Meowth and asked, "Are you the one speaking?"

Meowth nodded and said, "Yeah, meow."

"Just wait a moment; let me calm down..."

After stabilizing his emotions, Ash looked at Meowth and finally recalled some memories about the Pokémon world.

A talking Meowth? Isn't that the Meowth from Team Rocket's trio? That's like a cheat!

In Ash's view, aside from his Pikachu being a bug in the Pokémon world, the other bug is the Meowth in front of him.

You see, what is the biggest problem between Pokémon and trainers? Communication! And this Meowth can perfectly solve that issue;

any question can be understood with just one ask! Moreover, this Meowth has incredible skills! It can handle any machinery, and being with Team Rocket is truly a waste of its talents!

Looking at Meowth, Ash firmly resolved that he had to recruit it! It was the best cheat!

Thus, Ash looked at Meowth and couldn't help but say, "Meowth, do you want to be my Pokémon?"

Happiness came too suddenly. Meowth didn't expect its savior to suddenly want it to become his Pokémon. What did that mean? It wouldn't have to sleep on the streets anymore, and it wouldn't have to risk stealing food to survive.

Thinking of this, Meowth couldn't help but leap into Ash's arms and cry.

"I'm willing, meow! I'm willing to be your Pokémon, meow!"

Holding Meowth, Ash showed a gentle smile, rubbing its back and saying, "Then, Meowth, I've captured you."