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Chapter 253: The Personification of the North Wind
Chapter 253: The Personification of the North Wind
December 2nd, Friday, cloudy.
A gentle breeze blew through the port of Indigo City.
As a medium-sized city in the Kanto region, Indigo City didn't have an airport, but it boasted a sizable port.
After getting off the taxi, Jinghe decided to visit the Pokemon Center first to check on the little ones' conditions.
After all, a whole week had passed, and there might be hidden issues.
Upon arriving at the Pokemon Center, Jinghe noticed that there were more Trainers and injured Pokemon than usual in the Indigo City Pokemon Center.
Could it be that Ma Zhishi had occupied the Bluemist Gym?
This was something only Ma Zhishi would do; it was beyond the capabilities of the Indigo City sisters.
However.
The large number of injured Pokemon did put some pressure on Gramps and the others.
It seemed that the final Gym Leader's strength was indeed formidable.
"Teacher Jinghe, are you here for that Pokemon as well?"
When it was Jinghe's turn, Miss Joy of Indigo City recognized him at a glance and asked with a smile.
"If it's you, you might actually have a chance to catch it."
Jinghe was taken aback, "Pokemon? I'm just here to challenge the Bluemist Gym."
"Challenge the Bluemist Gym?"
Miss Joy showed a hint of surprise.
The Bluemist Gym was known for its simplicity, and many novice Trainers chose it as their first Gym, as it was great for building confidence.
Then Miss Joy added, "But you might have to wait, as the Bluemist Gym is closed today."
"Closed?"
"It's a regular Friday closure to prepare for the water ballet on Saturday and Sunday."
Jinghe: "."
Well, this was so Indigo City.
"So, these Trainers and injured Pokemon are here to catch a Pokemon?"
"Yes."
Miss Joy lightly tied up her hair and explained, "I don't know who spread the news, but apparently, a powerful and mysterious Pokemon was discovered outside Indigo City, so many people came here hoping to catch it."
These Trainers' Pokemon were obviously injured while trying to catch that Pokemon.
Such situations were quite common in the Pokemon world.
When a rare Pokemon was discovered in a certain area, numerous Trainers would flock there.
For example, in Hoenn's Meteor Falls, someone was said to have caught a Bagon, so people often lingered there, hoping to catch a Bagon themselves.
There were similar rumors about Dratini in the Kanto region.
So, Jinghe didn't pay too much attention to it.
Since the Bluemist Gym was closed today and would open tomorrow, he decided to visit the film set first.
Conveniently, the filming location was along the waterfront between Indigo City and Violet City, not too far away.
Leaving the Pokemon Center, Jinghe suddenly realized that Gramps was nowhere to be seen.
"Ooo~"
The little Hexagon on Jinghe's shoulder pointed to the distance, and Gramps happily floated towards them.
"Hng~Gah~~"
It waved.
"Where did you go?" Jinghe asked with a puzzled look.
Gramps didn't hide it.
"Hng-gah~~"
I went to deliver a challenge scroll.
Challenge scroll?! Jinghe's mind flashed with an image of Gramps squatting in front of the Bluemist Gym, licking the envelope to seal it, and then stuffing it into the Gym.
You little rascal, you couldn't wait, could you?
You've even sent out the challenge scroll. Oh well, it's all the same whether you send it or not; we're going to battle anyway.
At 1 p.m.
Jinghe rented a small boat in Indigo City and prepared to travel downstream.
He could visit the film set while enjoying the scenery along the way, making it a sightseeing trip.
The boat wasn't big, and its speed wasn't fast, making it easy to operate.
The space was ample enough to accommodate Jinghe and the little ones.
Gramps, wearing sunglasses, stood at the front of the boat, controlling the rudder.
A gentle warm breeze blew towards him, and Gramps looked mighty.
"Hng-gah!"
Watch me steer this boat with one hand!
So fast!
Splash!
Suddenly, a Kingdra popped its head out of the water next to the boat, its eyes blankly glancing at Gramps, whether intentionally or not.
Then it flicked its tail.
In an instant, it overtook the boat.
The splashing water mostly landed on Gramps' face.
Gramps: "."
Is this a speedboat? The granny at the Nursery swims faster than this!
Even if Jinghe was afraid of speed, he wouldn't rent such a slow boat, would he?
Looking at the Kingdra splashing ahead of the boat, Gramps' eyes twinkled, and he broke into a mischievous smile.
Zzzzz—
Some electric sparks appeared on his hand, and he used Thunder Punch! The current flowed through the circuits and acted on the boat's motor.
Vrrr—
In an instant, the boat's speed increased, not only surpassing the Kingdra but also leaving it behind.
I'm a genius!
"Hng-gah~~"
Gramps proudly waved at the Kingdra.
On the other side.
Jinghe, Hexagon, Gigaton Smith, Hachubo, and the Bear Apprentice sat at the back, playing Flying Chess.
At first, Jinghe was just observing the game.
But when the Bear Apprentice saw that Hexagon and Gigaton Smith had already deployed two or three planes, while he couldn't even roll a six, he promptly dozed off.
"Coo~"
After falling asleep, he began to punch the rear deck, leaving the entire cargo hold as a "helipad" for Jinghe.
Facing the three little guys' ambiguous smiles, Jinghe coldly harrumphed without hesitation.
"Let me show you what a 'Flying Chess King' is, I'll take you all on!"
A few minutes later.
Jinghe: "Six, six, six, I need a six!"
An hour and a half later.
Jinghe: "Give me a six, I'll trade ten years of Genggai's lifespan for it!"
"Haha!"
Genggai painfully lost ten years of his lifespan.
After "sacrificing" Genggai, Jinghe finally started the first plane.
"The comeback begins!"
However.
At this time, Xiaoliuwei had already taken a short nap, and Gigaton Smith was left with just a few more steps to finish.
Even the unluckiest Hachubo had already triggered three planes.
In fact.
Even Hachubo, who usually accumulates bad luck, has better luck than Jinghe.
Bang!!
Suddenly, a sound came from the deck at the back of the ship.
Following the sound, they saw that the rear deck of the small boat had caught fire!
??
Question marks appeared on the heads of Jinghe and the little guys.
Did the engine explode?
Jinghe glared at Genggai.
He saw it preparing to sneak into the cabin quietly.
Jinghe grabbed the spikes on its back and coldly laughed:
"Genggai, care to explain?"
"Heh, heh heh~" Genggai chuckled awkwardly.
Old man, do you believe me if I say I blew it up myself? Jinghe snorted and took out his phone, dialing Professor Oak's number.
"Professor Oak, Genggai says he wants to stay at your place for a few days."
"Heh heh!! Σ(дlll)"
"I'm such an idiot, truly."
On the deck, Jinghe, holding a wooden board as a paddle, muttered expressionlessly:
"I only knew not to let Genggai go too fast, so I specifically rented the slowest small boat, but I forgot that Genggai had already mastered Thunder Punch and Thunderbolt."
Genggai was also paddling on the other side.
"Heh heh~"
Setting aside the facts, was that Kingdra in the wrong? Jinghe glanced at it irritably.
Even setting aside the facts, what's there to talk about?
The current problem is, the small boat is still in the middle of the waterway, unable to go back to Blue City or reach Deadleaf City, and stopping by the side won't reach the film crew.
It's a remote area with no villages or shops in sight.
Even the Pokedex's navigation shows no nearby human habitation or buildings.
They could leave, but if they abandon the boat and it gets lost, they'll have to pay a hefty compensation.
Of course.
There's another way.
Calling Miss Junsha for rescue.
But...
"Gigaton Smith, can you fix it?"
Jinghe still chose to pin his hopes on Gigaton Smith's repair skills.
"Chop! Chop~!"
Gigaton Smith held the hammer confidently.
No problem!
It's just that some parts are burnt out, making it a bit troublesome.
"Roar!"
Hachubo, flapping its wings, flew over from a distance, excitedly shouting at Jinghe.
There seems to be a house over there! Jinghe asked:
"How far is it?"
"Roar, roar."
This was a bit difficult for Hachubo.
"Never mind, we're heading that way anyway. Let's see if we can find some metal for Gigaton Smith to make spare parts."
Whoosh—
Ripples formed on the river surface.
A gust of north wind blew down.
The small boat, which was already heading south, picked up speed with the help of the north wind.
"Roar!"
Xiaoliuwei suddenly jumped up from the deck, pointing towards the shore.
On the shore, where trees were lush and shadows dense, a hazy white mist and water vapor swirled.
And within that vapor, a figure appeared and disappeared.
Seeing this figure, Jinghe's eyes narrowed slightly.
"That's..."
"The personification of the North Wind, Water Kami?"
Water Kami, the legendary Pokemon, one of the Phoenix Guard Squad, an Aurora Pokemon, is said to mysteriously bring forth a north wind upon its appearance, running away with the wind. It is the embodiment of the north wind.
As one of the Three Sacred Beasts, Water Kami, once the highest-ranked, has numerous devoted fans in the Pokemon world, such as 'Minabutton Mizuki' from the Johto Region, who has been searching for Water Kami's figure for over a decade.
Even in Jinghe's previous life, Water Kami enjoyed immense popularity among Pokemon enthusiasts, until a certain balance-breaking fellow appeared.
If you really want to calculate, it's actually the screenwriter's fault.
The Pokemon screenwriter doesn't understand Pokemon at all! Of course, Water Kami's B-rank is still quite high now.
Legend has it that Water Kami only appears before virtuous Trainers.
Jinghe's thoughts stirred, and he took out the 'Prism Feather' from his inner pocket, seeing it flicker with a faint glow.
Upon seeing the 'Prism Feather' in Jinghe's hand, Water Kami's expression softened slightly.
But soon, a hint of confusion appeared.
That feather, it seems...
Hum—
As Jinghe infused it with Wave Guidance, the 'Prism Feather' stopped flickering and regained its sanctity.
Water Kami, seeing this, nodded slightly.
"Wuu—"
A clear and ethereal sound echoed.
Ripples formed on the river surface again, dragging the small boat carrying Jinghe and the others downstream.
At the same time, Water Kami also started running along the shore.
"Is it leading us to a place?" Jinghe was stunned, as if he had understood Water Kami's intention.
(End of Chapter)
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