Pokemon: Trait Master

Rainbow Wing. 

Just like Ho-Oh, it was an item of legend. 

Its exact effects were unknown, 

But one thing was certain— 

The holder of the Rainbow Wing could receive Ho-Oh's power! 

There were even rumors that if someone carrying the Rainbow Wing were to die, 

They could be brought back to life! 

Legends about the Rainbow Wing were widespread, 

Both among the general public and the research community. 

However, no one who had ever obtained one had actually seen Ho-Oh. 

According to the myths, only those chosen by Ho-Oh—its destined successors—could obtain the Rainbow Wing. 

It was not just a powerful Pokémon item— 

It was also the key to Ho-Oh's trial. 

No one knew where these legends originated from, 

But Ash had heard them countless times ever since he started assisting Professor Oak with his research. 

Never in his wildest dreams did he think he would actually obtain one himself. 

Damn it! This butterfly effect again!

As Ho-Oh disappeared into the distance, 

Ash quickly pulled out his Pokédex and snapped a side-profile image. 

Serena, who had been watching in stunned silence, finally couldn't hold back her curiosity. 

"Ash, what is that? A feather? It's so beautiful!" 

"Heh, this is the Rainbow Wing—and it's no ordinary item." 

"Not ordinary… Wait, Ash, do you know that Pokémon from earlier?" 

"Hmm? Weren't you the one who said it was a Shiny Fearow?" 

"Hmph! So mean!" 

Serena pouted and playfully punched Ash's shoulder. 

Even though they had only been traveling together for half a day, 

They both could feel how quickly their bond was strengthening. 

After all, young people with common interests could become friends easily. 

Not to mention, they were childhood acquaintances, and on top of that—a perfect match. 

Sure, they hadn't spent much time together, 

But even if the Elite Four themselves showed up, 

They couldn't deny the fact that they were childhood friends! 

At this point, their relationship had fully transitioned into a genuine friendship, 

And joking like this no longer felt awkward. 

After teasing her a bit, Ash finally explained exactly what Ho-Oh was. 

"…Wait, Ho-Oh?! The legendary God of Life?!" 

Serena's cherry-colored lips parted slightly in shock. 

She had just… 

She had just called Ho-Oh a Shiny Fearow! 

This is so embarrassing!!! 

To be fair, it wasn't entirely her fault. 

Many people knew of Ho-Oh, 

But the number of people who had actually seen it could be counted on one hand. 

Even seeing images or statues of Ho-Oh was rare. 

The legend of Ho-Oh was primarily passed down in Kanto and Johto. 

For someone from Kalos, even recognizing its name was considered impressive. 

Serena had only heard of Ho-Oh because of Ash's influence when they were younger. 

But the result? 

Even though she knew of Ho-Oh, 

She still failed to recognize it! 

Instead, she had mistaken it for a Shiny Fearow! 

"Umm… Ash, do you think Ho-Oh heard what I said earlier…?" 

"Hmm~ Who knows~?" 

"AHHH!! No way!! My first impression in front of Ho-Oh is ruined forever!!" 

"Haha, well, it already left. It's not like we can chase it down just to apologize. Let's focus on dinner first." 

Saying that, Ash started taking out ingredients. 

His backpack was made with cutting-edge space compression technology— 

Even though it looked like a normal dual-shoulder bag, 

It could store an entire room's worth of items! 

Tents, cooking utensils—everything fit neatly inside. 

"Oh! It's already time for dinner! Ash, did you bring ingredients? I can cook!" 

"I practiced my cooking skills a lot for this journey!" 

Serena clapped her delicate hands together, looking very confident. 

Ash simply chuckled and declined her offer. 

"No need, I'll handle it." 

"You know how to cook?!" 

Serena's blue eyes widened in disbelief. 

When Ash nodded, Serena suddenly felt her entire worldview collapse. 

Wait a second… How can one person be THIS talented?! 

He could cook, 

He was gentle, 

He had studied Pokémon knowledge since childhood, 

And he even had a great reputation in the academic world?! 

Not to mention, he was pretty handsome too. 

If she could marry him— 

Wait, WAIT! 

I'M ONLY TEN! What am I even thinking?! 

Serena frantically shook her head, trying to erase the ridiculous thoughts from her mind. 

Why did marriage suddenly pop into her head?! 

Wasn't that way too fast?! 

Maybe she should start by thinking about dating first… 

"Serena? Serena!" 

"Huh? W-What?" 

Ash's voice snapped her back to reality. 

Her flushed face was burning hot— 

If Ash knew what she was just thinking, 

He'd probably think she was delusional! 

"Can you help me out? Just chop these vegetables." 

Ash had already laid out the cooking utensils, 

Along with various fresh ingredients— 

Carrots, beef, and other essentials. 

He had always been meticulous about nutrition. 

Ash strongly believed that eating well was crucial— 

A well-fed body meant better training, 

Which meant faster improvement, 

Which meant getting stronger at a quicker pace! 

That's why food was so important to him. 

And that's why he had personally upgraded his Cooking trait to Red-tier! 

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[Trainer Status]

[Name: Ash Ketchum]

[Gender: Male]

[Type: Fighting]

[Pokémon: Pikachu, Froakie]

[Level: Elite Four – Low Tier]

[Skills: Aura Sphere, Close Combat, Mach Punch…]

[Special Skills: My Aura, My Heart]

[Traits: Aura Fusion (Gold), Indestructible Body (Gold), Unmatched Strength (Gold), Trained to Perfection (Red), Master Chef (Red), Born Fighter (Orange)] 

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[Aura Fusion] (Gold): A person with powerful aura energy can merge their strength with their Pokémon, allowing them to unleash power far beyond their current level! 

[Indestructible Body] (Gold): Your physical resilience is unmatched. Attacks from Champions deal half damage, while attacks from Elite Four-level Pokémon deal 80% less damage. 

[Unmatched Strength] (Gold): Your physical strength is off the charts, allowing you to exert power far beyond your level. 

[Trained to Perfection] (Red): Your Pokémon's training speed increases by 80%, while fatigue and physical exhaustion are reduced by 30%. 

[Master Chef] (Red): Your cooking skills are world-class. Eating your food enhances training effectiveness by 80%, and fully restores physical and mental fatigue for 8 hours. 

[Born Fighter] (Orange): Your combat instincts are extraordinary. Whether in Pokémon battles or physical fights, your battle awareness increases by 50%. 

Ash wasn't just any Trainer— 

At only ten years old, he was already as strong as an Elite Four-level Pokémon! 

And he was just getting started.