Incidents? ...Must he ask? Because that sounded a bit concerning. Though Ash could see Trip's point about the travel time going to Wildflower Cape. He's only stopped by that area a few times in his usual wanderings, but he's never stopped by or even noticed the Memorial Garden before.

"It is a pretty long walk from here to there..." Especially when you don't have a Doduo to ride on, he thought. "If it's the fastest route to take, then I'll take your word for it."

With their destination decided, Ash excitedly walked ahead into the Shrouded Woods.

"Alright, to Memorial Garden we go!" And his Pikachu cried out in excitement after Ash.