Ash could develop by learning from Sakura's more methodical approach to Pokemon. For example, he might start to study Pokemon habitats more carefully. Sakura, on the other hand, could become more adventurous like Ash, taking more risks in battles.
Maybe Ash gets lost in the Naruto world and Sakura finds him. At first, she's suspicious, but as she learns about his journey with Pokemon, she decides to help him find a way back. Along the way, they exchange knowledge. Ash teaches her about different Pokemon types, and Sakura shows him some new ninja techniques.
One interesting plot idea could be that Ash and Sakura team up to enter a special Pokemon tournament that features rare and powerful Pokemon. They have to train hard together, with Sakura's knowledge of different Pokemon types and Ash's battle experience combining to give them an edge.
Pikachu is a very likely candidate. It's Ash's most iconic Pokemon and has a deep bond with him. Whenever Ash is in trouble, Pikachu often steps up to protect him.
Ash could be a Pokémon trainer with a different starting point in this fanfiction. Born in 1987, by 1997 he might have already made a name for himself in local Pokémon battles. He could have a team of Pokémon that he rescued from difficult situations, like a Charmander that was abandoned by its trainer. His story could revolve around giving these Pokémon a second chance and proving that Pokémon don't need to be 'perfect' to be strong.
The impact of Ash's loss in the fanfiction could extend beyond just himself. His Pokémon might also feel demoralized. However, this could also be an opportunity for them to grow stronger together. Ash could start training more intensively, seek new training methods, or even try to catch new Pokémon to strengthen his team.
One popular type of Pokemon Ash and Pikachu fanfiction might be adventure - based. For example, Ash and Pikachu could embark on a journey to a new and mysterious region filled with undiscovered Pokemon species. They might face challenges like difficult terrains and powerful, previously - unseen Pokemon. In this fanfiction, Pikachu's electric powers could be enhanced in some unique way, and Ash would have to strategize differently to overcome the obstacles.
Well, in certain fanfictions, Ash's inexperience in handling different Pokémon species can make him seem like a bad trainer. He may not be aware of the specific training methods required for some Pokémon. For instance, he might treat a very delicate and rare Pokémon the same way he treats his more common ones, which could lead to the Pokémon not reaching its full potential.
One popular aspect of Alola fanfiction with Ash could be his growth as a trainer. In the Alola region, Ash had unique experiences. Fanfiction might explore how he further developed his skills, formed new bonds with Pokemon, and interacted with the local culture. For example, his relationship with Pikachu might be delved into deeper, showing how they overcame new challenges together in the Alola setting.
In a fanfiction about Ash born in 1987 and his situation in 1997, we could see an alternate story where Ash is not the typical rookie trainer. Since he's a bit older than in the original, he might be more knowledgeable about Pokémon lore. He could be on a quest to uncover some ancient Pokémon secrets in 1997. He might travel to different regions, not just for battles but also to study old Pokémon texts and artifacts, and along the way, form an unusual team of Pokémon that are attracted to his in - depth knowledge.