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Chapter 267: Let's Make a Grand Entrance!
Chapter 267: Let's Make a Grand Entrance!
"Woof!"
Better to be cautious.
As Jinghe was about to open the scroll given by Lady Kiyo, Ice Nine-Tails immediately reminded him to be more careful.
"It's fine," Jinghe smiled. Gramps had already inspected it when he received it.
Slowly unfurling the scroll, it contained Lady Kiyo's insights on raising a Pokemon like Gengui.
The 'Fear Mastery' sent by Akado on behalf of Lady Kiyo wasn't just about breeding Ghost and Gengui-type Pokemon; it also included other Ghost or Poison-type Pokemon.
Broad, but not particularly detailed.
However, the scroll he took out today contained pure breeding methods for Gengui-type Pokemon.
It included methods to help Gengui absorb more Ghost-type energy and digest it. Lady Kiyo's approach was to form a "Phantom Legion" to nurture Gengui with its collective power.
But Jinghe's Gengui already possessed immense Ghost-type energy within it.
This energy came from its thousand-year slumber, the ancient giant Gengui, and even the Mythical Pokemon, Palkia.
Of course.
Additionally, there were some moves Gengui could learn, like "Song of Annihilation."
"Hngga? Hngga!"
Upon seeing the move, Gengui's eyes lit up.
Previously, when it witnessed Jinghe's use of the "Song Extermination Strategy," it had been a bit worried, as the move targeted both opponents and itself.
But later, Gengui understood.
If it was a one-on-one exchange, it wouldn't be worth it, but if it was against a group of opponents...
"Gaga~"
Gengui crossed its arms and burst into laughter.
I can't wait to showcase my singing skills!
Jinghe pulled at the corners of his mouth.
Others sing for money, but my Gengui sings for souls—it suits his style perfectly.
"Hmm?"
As he continued reading, when he saw the next move, Jinghe narrowed his eyes and prepared to roll up the scroll without making a fuss.
The next move was called "Spirit Temptation."
[Spirit Temptation: Power 110, senses the target's held item and forces it to attack with the item.]
If you let the little fatty trade for Gigaforg's "Pickpocket" Ability, it could probably play with the opponent's held items.
That's too dirty.
Jinghe felt a twinge of reluctance.
"Hngga? |ω)"
However.
Gengui's usual antics and thoughts didn't escape Jinghe's notice, and after spending so much time with Jinghe, some of his own tricks didn't escape the clever purple-skinned fatty either.
It quietly poked its head out from behind Jinghe, sticking out its tongue with a mischievous grin, as if saying, "What are you hiding? If you don't show me, I'll lick it!"
Jinghe's expression turned stern.
"What's that look for? I just think you should learn 'Song of Annihilation' first, and learning too many moves at once will be tiring for you."
"Hngga? (`)3′)"
Gengui looked doubtful.
"In the end, aren't they all for you to learn?"
There was no escaping it; it was just a matter of time.
Although some might call it "unrefined," many were already saying it.
More or less.
Moreover, no matter how well he hid it, Gengui would eventually find it, so it was best not to bother.
"Forget it, you can look at it yourself."
Jinghe stuffed the scroll into Gengui's embrace.
"Hngga~"
Gengui was overjoyed.
"Teacher, we've arrived. Where are you?"
In the afternoon, Jinghe received a call from Da Wu.
Soon after.
Da Wu, accompanied by Du Juan and Yasha, found Jinghe at the training ground, keeping the little ones in shape.
"Have you finished your exams?"
Seeing the trio, Jinghe, as their teacher, couldn't help but ask.
"Not yet," Yasha replied casually.
"We came right after the battle exam," Du Juan, the quiet one, explained.
The battle exam was scheduled earlier than the theory exam, and there were a few days of rest after the exam.
"How did it go?"
Yasha immediately exclaimed, "Da Wu, to finish the exam quickly, he didn't hold back at all and ended the battle in a flash!"
"I didn't," Da Wu said with a slight smile.
Wow.
Da Wu's smile was like a thunderous roar.
Even Da Wu had stopped acting like a human.
Jinghe instantly felt a lot less pressure.
In a good mood, he asked, "I'll treat you to coffee. There's a branch of Carlos' Coffee Shop on Quartz Plateau, and it's pretty good."
"Teacher, we brought some for you," Da Wu said.
It was then that Jinghe noticed the bag Da Wu was carrying.
"This can't be..."
"Yes, it's the coffee from your place," Du Juan confirmed.
"It's so popular; we had to wait in a long line to get it," Yasha exaggerated.
After only a few days, had the Ai Guan siblings already made the coffee shop so successful?
They were indeed professionals.
"Many people say that after drinking it, they can't drink coffee from other shops. Many students and teachers from our school go to buy it," Du Juan smiled.
Jinghe took the coffee.
It was still warm.
Sensing his confusion, Da Wu explained, "There's a thermos on the plane."
Indeed, that's Da Wu for you.
"Besides coffee, we also brought you a gift to cheer you on.
"Da Wu spoke up again.
A gift?"
And with that, Da Wu tossed out a Poke Ball, summoning his Boskara.
In Boskara's hands, it held two large pieces of peculiar metal, subtly shimmering with a metallic luster.
"Ch-ch-cha?"
Gigaforg, who was doing push-ups with his bear apprentice nearby, sniffed and abruptly jumped up.
"Ka-ku~"
Da Wu's Boskara, upon seeing Gigaforg's gleaming eyes, especially when it noticed the massive hammer, quietly swallowed its saliva.
When Gigaforg was still a young forger, its hammer was much smaller. How did it become so big now?!
Boskara felt a bit apprehensive, sensing that Da Wu might ask Gigaforg to repair the old metal on its body.
It felt like someone was eyeing its body greedily.
"Cha~ Cha~~"
Gigaforg, with his hammer on his shoulder, circled Boskara twice, nodded, and patted Boskara's body.
He gave Boskara a thumbs-up.
"Cha! (`)ｂ"
This time, there were no broken parts.
Boskara wiped its forehead and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After the last incident, it had been eating and training diligently.
Jinghe's expression turned peculiar.
Had Da Wu turned their Hammer Sister into a tool to motivate his Pokemon?
Although he couldn't remove the metal from Boskara, which was a bit disappointing, the metal Da Wu brought was of exceptional quality, pleasing Gigaforg greatly.
Gigaforg picked up his hammer and started hammering Boskara with enthusiasm.
"Ka-ku~" (Don't hit my hand, please.)
"Cha~" (Rest assured, I'm a professional!)
Jinghe shook his head and said, "I'll pay you after the competition is over."
Initially, Da Wu intended to gift it, but considering Jinghe's personality, he could only nod and say, "As you say, Teacher."
The fourth day of the Quartz Conference, the day of the Round of 16 to Round of 8.
The previous day's Round of 32 to Round of 16 didn't bring any significant surprises.
If one had to point out something, it would be that Jinghe didn't manage to win three consecutive matches this time.
The main reason was that the bear apprentice insisted on participating, so Jinghe sent it out for the Round of 32 to Round of 16.
This time, the bear apprentice didn't fall asleep, but it faced a player skilled in using Flying-type Pokemon.
Although it defeated the opponent's Beedle and Pidgeotto, Jinghe decided to replace it to avoid having it stay at the Pokemon Center for the night.
Hachubo finished the job.
The streak of three consecutive wins was broken.
However, the streak of shutting out opponents continued.
As the tournament progressed, the competitors became stronger, and some of the top-seeded players began to showcase their abilities.
For instance, Jinghe, Raiden from the Sinnoh Region, Ilima from the Alola Region, Gudrian from the Unova Region, and others.
The discussion on the Quartz Conference section of the League's official website heated up, debating who was the strongest seed player.
One comment read, "I believe Raiden's Pokemon are currently the strongest."
Another said, "Setting aside the competition, Teacher Jinghe is probably the most handsome among all the players."
"Isn't our Ilima handsome enough? He's not only good at battling but also excels in diving, table tennis, piano, and violin!"
The hottest comment was:
"I predict Raiden will win because Teacher Jinghe might have already used his ace, and the last match was won by the bear apprentice and Hachubo!"
However, many people refuted this claim.
Some argued that Jinghe's earliest captures were Gramps and Ice Nine-Tails, and since they hadn't made an appearance yet, it was too early to reach a conclusion.
"Gigaforg, you're up next?" Jinghe asked with a smile.
Although his next opponent might be better suited for the bear apprentice's type, his Round of 16 opponent was one of the favorites to win, Ilima from the Alola Region, known as the "Prince of Elegance."
However, the online discussion didn't mention his Hammer Sister, which left Jinghe a bit dissatisfied.
Was Gigaforg too low-key? Well, it was time to make a statement!
"Cha!! (〇><)ゝ★☆" Gigaforg's eyes lit up.
Its hammer was eager to strike.
On the lush green Grass Field, Raiden, with a straight face, commanded calmly:
"Dragon King Scorpion, Cross Poison Blade!"
The venomous pincers slashed in a cross pattern, enveloped in a purple aura, and knocked Sunflora away.
"An impressive battle!"
In the venue, the announcer's voice echoed.
"The first player to advance to the quarterfinals is here, and he is Raiden from the Sinnoh Region! Let's give him a round of applause!"
A wave of applause filled the audience.
However, Raiden remained expressionless, and after recalling his Dragon King Scorpion, he coldly glanced at his opponent and turned to leave.
His gaze seemed to say, "You're worthless!"
"Wow, this guy is so full of himself," Yasha couldn't help but remark.
"Everyone has their own personality," Jinghe replied with a kind smile.
"Is it your turn next, Teacher?" Da Wu asked.
"Yes," Jinghe nodded, adjusting his glasses as he stood up.
"Go, Teacher! Make sure to be more arrogant than that guy!" Yasha cheered.
Jinghe: "."
(End of Chapter)
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