The Electricity Cup starts in twenty days, leaving Kebi not much time to find the Treecko group and choose a suitable one to capture.
Kebi had to quicken his pace. He had inquired with Joy in Guchen Town about how many Pokémon Centers were established between Petalburg City and Rustboro City.
Joy gave Kebi a map that marked the locations of all Pokémon Centers in the Hoenn region.
She also told Kebi that the manager of the first Pokémon Center from Petalburg City towards Rustboro City was her sister.
Kebi remembered that in the episode where Team Rockets' Weezing and Arbok retreated, the Joy at the Pokémon Center mentioned she was the sister of Guchen Town's Joy.
Later, after Treecko was defeated by Seviper, they went to the Pokémon Center.
So, the forest where the Treecko group resides is located between these two Pokémon Centers.
The distance between these two Pokémon Centers is not too far, about thirty kilometers.
Following the main road, he should be able to find it quickly.
Bidding farewell to the three, wishing them success in challenging the Olivine Gym soon, and after purchasing his supplies, Kebi embarked on his journey once more.
Leaving Petalburg City, Kebi immediately took Piplup and Chimchar on a twenty-kilometer sprint, just in time to have lunch at the Pokémon Center.
When Kebi stepped into the Pokémon Center, Joy was on the phone.
Looking up and seeing Kebi, she was a bit surprised.
“I think I saw the person you mentioned, with cherry blossom-colored hair, a gentle aura, and a handsome face.”
“That fast!”
Dr. Mei Mu on the other end of the phone was equally surprised.
“He was just on the phone with me in Petalburg City this morning, and now he’s already there with you. How about this, let him take the call, I’ll speak directly with him.”
Joy asked Kebi, who was waiting at the counter:
“Is that Mr. Kebi?”
“It is.”
Taking the phone, Kebi was also surprised by Dr. Mei Mu’s efficiency.
“You found a clue so quickly?”
Dr. Mei Mu raised an eyebrow proudly, “I am an expert in ancient history, and the researchers I know are naturally Superior!”
“My friend told me that Kenpo of Yuan Shen Jing cultivated on Izabe Island for a long time in his later years. Information shows that he seemed to have built something in the mountains.”
“But for many years, many Fighting Masters of Dashe Style and history researchers have explored Izabe Island, but found nothing.”
Izabe Island?
This is a wonderful place with outstanding people. Kebi remembered that the Huge Claydol sealed in a giant stone Poké Ball seemed to be on Izabe Island.
Moreover, Izabe Island also has an underground labyrinth of Trapinch.
The Trapinch inhabiting the Lake of Dreams periodically undergo mass evolution.
Few people have discovered the underground lake, and with the stable reproduction of the Trapinch group, individuals of exceptional aptitude should emerge.
Although Flygon lost its title as the Earth Dragon, it is undeniable that Flygon is a powerful Pokémon.
Kebi shook his head and said:
“Izabe Island is not small, is it? To find the treasure hidden by Kenpo of Yuan Shen Jing, unless you can get the relevant records left by Kenpo of Yuan Shen Jing himself.”
“Otherwise, searching in the mountains is a complete waste of time. It’s better to use that time directly on training Pokémon, learning new knowledge, and researching new training methods.”
Dr. Mei Mu waved his hand, “Izabe Island indeed has many mountains. I will look for more detailed clues or other records about Kenpo of Yuan Shen Jing.”
“Then that’s it.”
Dr. Mei Mu hung up the phone.
Kebi will definitely go to Izabe Island, preferably with Ash.
As Arceus’s biological son, maybe Ash can help him trigger the treasure left by Kenpo of Yuan Shen Jing.
There are many such plots in the anime: when Ash arrives, prophecies passed down for many years begin to come true, and dormant fossil Pokémon are awakened.
After a simple lunch at the Pokémon Center and dispelling the fatigue from the twenty-kilometer run, Kebi prepared to set off again.
Before leaving, he asked Joy:
“Joy, do you know where in the nearby forest there is a dead giant tree, so tall that its root system spreads out in the forest, forming a huge pit?”
Joy thought for a moment and said:
“It seems that Trainers have indeed mentioned such a place in the forest, and a group of Treecko also lives nearby. You’re looking for that group of Treecko, aren’t you?”
Kebi nodded, “Yes, Joy, do you know where the Treecko’s habitat is?”
Joy shook her head and said:
“I am also not certain, I only know that you need to go deep into the forest ahead, approximately in the middle of the two Pokémon Centers, and far from the main road where people frequently appear.”
Kebi took out the map and drew a triangle on it.
Then he drew a circle at the point outside the two Pokémon Centers.
Although the forest is large, he was prepared to search it thoroughly.
Kebi refused to believe he couldn’t find the Treecko group!
Although Ash’s Treecko had been captured by Team Rockets, it planted a seed in the deep pit of the giant tree before leaving, and the Treecko group would definitely go to take care of the sapling.
As long as he finds the deep pit, finding the Treecko group won’t be a problem.
Leaving the Pokémon Center, Kebi walked for half an hour and encountered a fork in the road.
After carefully comparing it with the map, Kebi took the divergent path that did not lead directly to the next Pokémon Center, or rather, the correct path.
Without getting classically lost, how could one encounter events and rare Pokémon?
After entering the side road and walking along the winding path for almost an hour, there was no road left.
If Kebi hadn’t awakened his Psychic, he might not have found his way back.
Ordinary people, with their vision obscured by the surrounding lush forest, would probably find it very difficult to find the correct direction.
Kebi’s eyes glowed blue, and he used Confusion to lift his body into the air.
He wanted to observe from above to see if he could find the location of the deep pit.
However, flying into the sky, all that met his eyes was an ocean of emerald green leaves.
The vibrant green reflected the sunlight, making Kebi feel a bit dazed.
How can I find it!?
Ash and the others only left a few months ago, how could the deep pit be covered by vegetation already?
Thinking of Venusaur in the Mysterious Garden, which could control thorns to weave fences and make trees bloom with each breath.
Kebi suddenly felt that the forest recovering so quickly was quite normal.
It was just tough for him, the one searching for Treecko.
Landing on the ground, Kebi broke off a branch and threw it out.
Since he couldn’t find it from the air, he would try the branch divination method.
The branch landed, and Kebi stepped forward in the direction the branch pointed.
He walked until evening, but Kebi still found nothing.
He could only gather dead branches and leaves to build a bonfire.
Taking out his cooking utensils and ingredients, Kebi started to make dinner, while Piplup and Chimchar played nearby.
Just then, a rustling sound came from the bushes, attracting Kebi’s attention.
A purple-haired boy, dressed in a purple tracksuit, emerged from the forest.
“You’re also from Sinnoh?”
Kebi nodded, “Kebi from Sandgem Town.”
The purple-haired boy nodded and said somewhat coldly:
“I’m Shinji from Veilstone City. I saw a fire in the forest, so I came to check it out.”
Kebi smiled. Seeing that hair color and attire, Kebi knew it was Shinji.
“Have you had dinner? Want to eat together? I made a lot.”
“Thank you.”
Shinji didn’t stand on ceremony. Why cook himself when there was ready-made food?
Kebi made curry rice. He served Shinji a bowl of white rice and drizzled fragrant curry over it.
After taking a bite, Shinji looked at Piplup and Chimchar and said:
“Judging by their appearance, you probably haven’t been traveling for long, have you? Why aren’t you challenging the Sinnoh League?”
Kebi scooped a spoonful of curry rice into his mouth and narrowed his eyes in satisfaction.
“Is it only for challenging the Sinnoh League that one must travel? What about you? Are you challenging the Hoenn League?”
Shinji shook his head, “No, just to capture valuable Pokémon in the Hoenn region.”
Hearing this, Kebi’s eyes lit up.
“There’s a group of Treecko in this forest. Do you know where they are?”