"This Sawamular is a contracted Pokémon of our company. Please help us find its renter. Who knows where this unlucky client is now::"
"Sawamular." (Thanks)
As the staff of the Continental Hotel were about to begin their search for the unlucky client, Ash turned to Bruno, who seemed to want to ask something, and said, 'It looks like it's almost mealtime, how about we go together?'
'That sounds great. Actually, I have some things I'd like to ask you too,' Bruno replied without hesitation. After all, he did have something to ask of Ash.
Inside the Continental Hotel, Misty and Ash...
Suzy watched as Bruno swiftly devoured the food on the table, momentarily stunned, while Ash instructed the waiter to add more dishes and explained, 'This is normal. Bruno is a martial artist after all, so his appetite is naturally quite large.'
Suzy looked at the pile of empty plates beside Bruno and said helplessly, 'Even so, this is still quite a lot. I don't remember eating this much even when we were training, right?'
'Hahaha, sorry about that. I forgot to eat before coming to the competition, so I'm a bit hungry.'
'It's fine. So, Master Bruno, what did you want to see me about? Is it about the self-created technique?'
'It's not that I'm unwilling to teach, but without a specific method, one can't achieve the depth of Yuku." Ash quietly pushed some plates toward Misty, Brock, and Suzy while casually asking, and Bruno nodded understandingly, "Although I'm indeed very curious, I understand how precious self-created techniques are. What I really need your help with is regarding Machoke. Machoke, come here for a moment!'
'Machoke?'
Just as Ash's Primeape was chatting and eating, a puzzled Machoke walked over. Bruno, resting his arm on his Machoke's shoulder, said, 'Actually, I heard you have medicine that can treat hidden injuries. My old partner here has been suffering from them.'
'Unable to evolve, his strength as a Gym Leader has been unstable. So, I was wondering if I could buy one for him to use?' Ash put down his chopsticks and walked forward, starting to examine Machoke's body, while Machoke cooperatively remained still.
'Hmm? It's true, there are quite a few hidden injuries. No wonder the duration of the G-9 Seal was extended—it was because of these hidden injuries.'
After checking Machoke's condition, Ash returned to his seat and said, 'I can treat this condition.'
'Oh oh oh, go for it.'
'But I'll need to prepare a fresh batch, so let's eat first.'
Both Bruno and his Machoke felt a sudden jolt in their hearts, but upon hearing Ash say that it needed to be made fresh, they both sighed in relief. 'You scared me! I thought it was something else. But how are we supposed to eat with you saying things like that...'
'As long as we can eat it, that's all that matters! Here, Misty and Suzy, have some more. Don't worry about your figures—traveling is tough, so you shouldn't skimp on good food.' Giving Bruno a look that said 'No wonder you're single,' Ash started serving Misty and Suzy more food. As for Brock? No need to help a fellow man.
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"Sigh. To be honest, making herbal pills is quite troublesome, and it also needs to be done according to the types of Pokémon."
"Come on, Suzy, you and Misty help me sort the herbs. Brock, have your Geodude help you crush the sorted herbs—Geodude's fists are best for the job."
Misty felt a bit dazzled by the pile of medicinal herbs spread out on the table. Meanwhile, Suzy smiled and said, 'Just one type will do. Like this one, for example.'
As she spoke, Suzy took out another type of herb, and Misty gratefully said, 'Thank you. Then I'll pick this one.'
Bruno, watching Ash and the others work, felt too awkward to just stand there, so he asked Ash, 'Um, do you need any help?'
"Then help Brock crush the herbs together. Don't disturb me now—can't you see this is delicate work?" Ash didn't even glance away from the tool in his hands as he spoke, not daring to blink. At Ash's words, Bruno reluctantly went to help. As for Ash's attitude? Come on, he's making medicine for Machamp. Bruno would've preferred Ash to be even more focused, but watching him meticulously pour tiny amounts of powdered herbs onto what Ash called a "counterweight" left Bruno utterly speechless.
"Does making medicine really need to be this precise?"
Seeing Bruno's confusion, Suzy couldn't help but explain, "This is actually Ash's habit. Normally, when it comes to dispensing medicine, most people are fine with approximations, but Ash always strives for perfection. So he's much more meticulous."
'I see.'
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