Pokémon: Ascension Trainer System Chapter 405: Spotlight in Viridian City!

Delia's flower shop was located on Lilac Street, where the second ring road t the residential district, while the Pokémon Center and the Viridian Gym were both situated in the city center.

Since everything was along the way, Ash first stopped by his mother's flower shop to take a quick look. After that, he headed to the Viridian Gym to greet Giovanni—his "cheap ntor."

He briefly explained that he would soon be going to the Pokémon Center to receive his Pokémon Physician Certification and dical license, and that he would also be interviewed by a TV station.

Once he officially obtained his license that afternoon, he would imdiately launch the clinic section of his online shop.

Today was bound to be extrely busy.

He wouldn't have ti to train under Giovanni, nor would he be able to head to the city battle arena in the evening as he usually did.

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After leaving the Viridian Gym, Ash pedaled his bicycle and soon arrived at the entrance of the Pokémon Center.

"Mr. Ash, you're finally here! I'm a reporter from Viridian City TV. We've heard that you've been training here for over a month, and today the Kanto League's dical departnt will officially award you your Pokémon Physician Certification and dical license."

"Would you mind sparing a few minutes for a short interview?"

Ash had just parked his bike, recalled Magikarp and Feebas into their Poké Balls, and let Pidgeot and Fearow fly off for so free ti. Only Pikachu and Greninja remained by his side.

The mont he stepped onto the Pokémon Center's front steps, a group of reporters carrying caras and microphones rushed toward him.

"No problem, of course," Ash replied with a polite smile. "But let receive my certification and license first."

Earlier that morning, Viridian TV had already contacted him. Through Rotom, Ash had agreed to the interview.

Now that he was here in person, there was no way he would refuse.

Still, as he had said—

He preferred to settle the important matters first.

Even if nothing was likely to go wrong, Ash always liked to handle things properly before moving on.

"Of course!" the reporter quickly responded, following him inside along with her crew.

As long as Ash agreed to the interview, her task was already a success.

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Walking into the Pokémon Center lobby with Pikachu in his arms and Greninja by his side, Ash imdiately drew attention.

Viridian City, as one of Kanto's top-tier tropolitan hubs, had a population exceeding a million.

There were tens of thousands of trainers and Pokémon professionals.

And as the most frequented place for such people, the Pokémon Center was always bustling.

The mont Ash entered—

He was recognized.

After all, a six-year-old with his own Pokémon was already eye-catching enough.

Add to that Pikachu, and especially Greninja—a rare sight in Kanto—and the recognition was inevitable.

Not to ntion—

His performance at Professor Oak's Pokémon Sumr Camp.

His recent battles in the city arena.

His extraordinary talent and strength as a trainer.

His frequent appearances in major dia outlets.

And, of course—

His wildly successful skill shop and the explosive popularity of the "Magikarp Tackle" service.

In short—

While it might not yet be guaranteed in other regions, within Kanto, Ash was already a household na.

Among trainers and Pokémon professionals, there was practically no one who didn't know him.

"The Light of Kanto."

"The Future Champion of the Indigo League."

These titles were not given lightly.

"That's Ash!!"

"It really is him!!"

"I'm not blind—I know it's Ash!!"

"I heard he's been training at the Pokémon Center recently. Once he's ready, he'll launch a clinic feature in his skill shop. Honestly, he's a business genius."

"He really is—but what's even more impressive is that his clinic will be completely free."

"I heard that too! If I had healing powers, I'd definitely charge—and probably more than regular clinics."

"Exactly. That's what makes Ash so admirable. His character is on a completely different level."

"He truly deserves the title 'Light of Kanto.'"

"I also heard that this upcoming clinic will actually be his third one."

"After the sumr camp, he already set up two clinics near Stone Bridge and a valley near Dashiwan Valley, treating injured wild Pokémon."

"He's so kind. I rember during the camp, he would go into the forest every day to treat injured wild Pokémon."

"Yeah, and didn't he once save a camper who was attacked by a Gyarados during a fishing activity?"

"Right—and that sa person repaid him by spreading rumors out of jealousy."

"What a despicable person. What was his na again?"

"I think he was from Vermilion City… his na was Goh."

As the crowd buzzed with excitent, Ash simply smiled politely and nodded to acknowledge them.

Then, he made his way to the front desk.

Today's attendant was Kinsey Joy.

"Kinsey Joy~"

After over a month of training at the Pokémon Center, Ash had beco quite familiar with the doctors and nurses here.

"Ash, you're here! Congratulations on completing your training," Kinsey Joy said cheerfully.

"The League's dical departnt has already issued your Pokémon Physician Certification. Your dical license and all related docunts for opening your online clinic are also ready."

"Elder Alie Joy has them. She said that once you arrive, you should go to the training classroom to find her."

"Got it. Thanks, Kinsey Joy."

Ash nodded, then turned and headed toward the classroom where he had spent the past month training.

The next step—

Was to officially step into a brand-new chapter of his journey.