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Chapter 274: The Sensation Caused by a TV Program
Chapter 274: The Sensation Caused by a TV Program
A man and his dragons...
It was reminiscent of The Old Man and the Sea, with a fantastical twist!
Naoki had no objections, and he replied to Alice, "If that's what you prefer, I'll make sure to cooperate with you and Rayquaza for the shoot."
"That's wonderful!" A smile spread across Alice's face.
She continued to brief Naoki on the upcoming shoot, "You don't really need to do anything out of the ordinary. Just go about your usual routine, and as a qualified journalist and photographer, I'll take care of finding the best angles for the shots."
"No problem," Naoki assured her.
With that, Naoki resumed his regular chores around the ranch, just as he did every day.
Alice followed at a distance, scouting for the perfect spots to capture the ranch's magic.
The visiting guest didn't attract much attention from the Pokemon residing on the ranch.
At this time, Reishi, Laibacha, and Fushipu were resting in the glass greenhouse and didn't make an appearance.
The Mismagius and Abomasnow were busy munching on the pile of carrot tree fruits that Naoki had dumped into their feed troughs.
Due to the cold weather, the Lickilicky and other Pokemon like Froslass and Motostoke Pokemon rarely ventured above ground, preferring to stay cozy by the fireplace and play with the toys Naoki had bought for them.
Outside, the only Pokemon around were Popplio, who was greeting the chickens, the Riding Goat that was cultivating the World Tree, and the group of Rayquaza and Hakragon.
Alice had already met the four Rayquaza, having followed them to locate the ranch.
She observed their interactions with keen interest, snapping photos with her camera, capturing the heartwarming scene of the Rayquaza coexisting peacefully.
After a while, Alice resumed her search for Naoki, wanting to get some shots of him as well.
And when she found him, she was astonished.
Naoki was standing by a lake, surrounded by five slender Hakragon, their bodies shimmering in the light!
One of the Hakragon, an incredibly rare sight, shone with a pink hue—an alternate-colored Hakragon!
Alice's eyes widened in disbelief as she exclaimed, "Oh my!"
Five Hakragon, in addition to the four adult Rayquaza she had seen earlier, meant that there were a total of nine Rayquaza on this ranch!
"Whoa!"
The staggering number left Alice breathless.
Mr. Naoki... Was he a Dragon-type Pokemon specialist? To have not just one, but nine Rayquaza under his care, along with that red dragon Pokemon—even their Dragon King Hachiku might not have this many Dragon-type Pokemon! And if her memory served her right, Hachiku was the young master of the Padia region's dragon taming family.
Yet, here was Naoki, surrounded by an even larger dragon entourage.
Which of these two was the true Dragon King?!
Alice's eyes darted between Naoki and the five Hakragon, who seemed to adore him, and she couldn't help but be amazed.
"This is truly astonishing!"
Even after a full day of shooting, Alice still felt dazed, a dreamy expression on her face.
Naoki, at that moment, was packing Poke Blocks into boxes for the Rayquaza.
Once the boxes were filled, the Rayquaza hung them around their necks and bid farewell to Naoki with a wave of their claws. Then, accompanied by the five Hakragon, they flew off into the sunset.
Alice was perplexed by the sight, "Where are the Rayquaza going?"
Naoki smiled as he watched them disappear into the distance, "They're returning to their homes, of course."
Alice was confused, "What do you mean?"
"Exactly what I said," Naoki replied with a chuckle, "I've told you before, I never caught them. They came here on their own."
"How is that possible?" Alice found it hard to believe.
How could such a thing be possible in this world?
Naoki shrugged helplessly, "But that's the truth. It surprised me as well."
"What about that Rayquaza, then?" Alice pointed to the lone Rayquaza remaining on the ranch.
"Ah, that one," Naoki smiled, "That's the only Rayquaza that's truly mine, my partner."
Hearing this, the Rayquaza seemed pleased, knowing it was special among the others.
It nodded vigorously in agreement, "Ray!" Yes, that's right!
Alice paused for a moment, then shook her head, "Even though you say you didn't catch them, I can tell that they've chosen you as well!"
Naoki merely smiled in response.
What kind of charm did this man possess to attract so many Rayquaza and Hakragon? Alice couldn't help but wonder.
Her intuition told her that if Naoki were to throw Poke Balls at those Rayquaza and Hakragon, they would gladly accept without hesitation.
Perhaps, deep down, they longed for him to do so.
It was... enviable, to say the least.
"It's getting late. Let's call it a day for the shoot," Alice said.
Having witnessed the urban legend of the "Delivery Rayquaza" firsthand, Alice now understood the phenomenon.
She gazed at the setting sun and continued, "Tomorrow morning, I'll come to the ranch to capture some footage of the Rayquaza at work, and then we'll be done."
"After that, I'll head back to the TV station to edit the footage, and then it'll be ready for broadcast. I'm sure this episode will create quite a stir. I can't wait!"
"I hope this episode will bring even more visitors to my ranch."
On this evening, a program called "A Man and His Dragons" aired on Padia's most well-known news television station.
The program began with a group of Dragonite, each carrying a satchel, soaring over a rural town.
The moment these Dragonite appeared on screen, they immediately captured the attention of a large group of trainers watching from their homes.
"Dragonite!"
"Those are rare Pokemon! What are they doing in that town?"
After a brief moment of shock, a torrent of questions flooded the minds of the viewers.
The scene on the screen then began to change.
The intelligent Dragonite, upon reaching the town, immediately split up and flew in different directions, landing within the town itself.
The camera zoomed in, focusing on the spot where a Dragonite carrying a red satchel had just landed.
The Dragonite extended its chubby claw and knocked on the door of the house in front of it.
The door opened, and a kind, elderly lady stepped out.
The Dragonite took out two bottles of fresh milk from its satchel and handed them over to the lady, then turned and flew away with a smile on its face.
On the screen, the figure of the Dragonite gradually faded into the distance.
This scene left the viewers at home filled with curiosity.
"Did I see that right? Was that Dragonite delivering milk to that old lady?"
"This is unbelievable! It's as if someone specifically trained it to do that!"
"If that Dragonite is delivering milk, what about the others? Could they also be acting as delivery Pokemon?"
"Goodness me! Isn't that like using Pidgey to deliver letters? That's extravagance!"
"Who on earth is capable of taming so many Dragonite and putting them to work as couriers?"
At that moment, a question popped into the minds of every viewer.
As the scene on the screen transitioned from the town to a rural ranch, a young man came into view, standing under the eaves of a house with a mysterious red Pokemon by his side, gazing up at the clear sky.
Soon, several silhouettes appeared in the sky.
Dragonite! The delivery Dragonite had returned!
"Hello everyone, I'm Alice!" Alice appeared on screen, smiling as she addressed the viewers. "I believe some of you traveling trainers have heard the urban legend of the 'Delivery Dragonite.' Today, I'm here to uncover the truth behind this legend!"
"And indeed, as you can see, this legend is very much real! I'm currently at the place where the legend originated—Zhiqin Town!
"And these delivery Dragonite all belong to Mr. Naoki, who raises them on his ranch!
"Not just four Dragonite, but also five Hakuryu! That's a total of nine Dragonite, an astonishing number! Even I was surprised."
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the viewers at home wore expressions of sheer astonishment.
Nine... Dragonite?
How could that be possible? Did they hear that right?
As everyone knows, Dragonite is an extremely rare Pokemon, and some people might not even encounter one in their lifetime. They often live far from human civilization, deep in the vast oceans.
Many trainers have set out on journeys to search for these Pokemon, but all have returned empty-handed.
Yet now, this ranch in the countryside houses a whopping nine Dragonite!
Who is this man?!
Meanwhile, in the ancestral home of the Dragon Taming family...
An elderly man with white hair was pulled in front of the television by the younger generation of the family, and as he watched the young man sending Dragonite out on deliveries, a look of shock spread across his face.
Who is this guy? How is he even better at taming Dragon-type Pokemon than our Dragon Taming family?! Even if we combine all the Dragonite in our family, we don't have this many!
No, wait!
The old man quickly snapped out of his daze, and with a forceful rap of his cane on the floor, he exclaimed:
"This is outrageous! How dare that young man make Dragonite do such menial tasks!"
Dragon-type Pokemon are noble and powerful, born to dominate the battlefield.
Every member of the Dragon Taming family takes pride in taming Dragon-type Pokemon and in nurturing strong Dragon-type Pokemon.
And now, someone has the audacity to squander such precious resources!
"There's a heartwarming story behind Mr. Naoki and the Dragonite," Alice continued. "It's because of this incident that the Dragonite chose Mr. Naoki and decided to stay and help out on the ranch."
Alice then proceeded to narrate the story of how Naoki helped the Dragonite grow stronger, and how the once weak Dragonite transformed into a powerful Pokemon.
At the end of the story, instead of leaving as promised after becoming stronger, the Dragonite had become accustomed to life with Naoki, and so it remained on the ranch.
"Mr. Naoki truly is a charismatic individual," Alice remarked. "The other Dragonite were also drawn to his charm and decided to make the ranch their home."
The camera now focused on Naoki, his expression gentle as he distributed Poke Blocks to the Rayquaza, each of whom eagerly awaited their treat.
The heartwarming scene of harmony between man and Pokemon gradually faded out, with the word "End" appearing on the screen.
And with that, the episode came to a close.
Meanwhile, in a luxurious mansion in Zishen Town...
A bright-eyed, spirited six-year-old girl with her hair tied in a ponytail stared intently at the television screen.
"Wow, so many Pokemon! Anyone who can capture that many Pokemon must be an incredibly strong trainer!"
"I've decided!" Nemo suddenly exclaimed. "I want to go there and challenge that Rayquaza!"
Hearing this, the old butler by her side wore a helpless expression. "Miss Nemo, you're only six years old. You're not yet old enough to be a trainer."
"But I've already learned how to battle with Pokemon!" Nemo argued. "And I already have ten Pokemon of my own!"
Without waiting for a response, Nemo rushed out of the house, eager to embark on her adventure.
The butler hurried after her, calling out, "Wait for me, Miss Nemo!"
"That girl certainly has a mind of her own..." On the other end of the sofa, a woman in her thirties shook her head in mild exasperation. "I wonder who she takes after."
The man reading the newspaper beside her smiled indulgently. "If Nemo wants to go, let her. In four years, she'll be starting her journey as a trainer anyway. Let her get a taste of it now."
In the Small Spoon Lighthouse, Pai and his mentor, the Mastiff Father, snuggled together on the sofa, their eyes glued to the television.
Meanwhile, a call came through from deep within the Pai Diao Giant Pit.
Dr. Futu and Dr. Olin's faces appeared on the screen, and they asked, "Have you eaten dinner yet?"
Pai buried his head in the Mastiff Father's fur, not looking at his parents as he mumbled, "Yes, I made myself a sandwich."
"That's good," Dr. Olin praised. "Pai, you're so capable, learning to make sandwiches by yourself. That way, your father and I can rest easy."
Pai remained silent, his thoughts filled with a familiar sense of resignation.
At his age, other children had their parents by their side, but he only had the Mastiff Father for company.
He had to eat, dress, and sleep by himself, more independent than his peers.
But he didn't want to grow up like this...
Dr. Olin and Dr. Futu exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense of helplessness.
"Pai, listen to us," Dr. Olin said. "Our research has entered a critical stage, and we can't stop now. But we promise that as soon as it's over, we'll come to find you, and we'll take you to an amusement park."
At that moment, Dr. Futu's attention was drawn to the program on the television.
His eyes widened in surprise as he saw Naoki and Garchomp on the screen.
Dr. Olin also noticed the scene, and while she was initially surprised, she soon understood, given what she knew of Naoki's character.
She smiled and suggested to her son, "If you're feeling bored, why don't you go to Zhiqin Town and help Naoki out at the ranch? I hear he's captured some rare Pokemon recently."
"If you go, I'm sure he'll be happy to introduce you to the Pokemon on the ranch."
Hearing this, Pai's mind immediately conjured up images of Naoki and the lively, warm atmosphere of the ranch, and he felt a tug of interest.
Dr. Olin smiled, taking his silence as assent. "Alright then, we'll contact Naoki."
Pai didn't respond, but that was good enough for his parents.
Dr. Olin and Dr. Futu ended the call, intending to get in touch with Naoki in Zhiqin Town.
In Niangguang City, after a full day of Gym challenges, Qi Shu returned home and collapsed onto the sofa, exhausted.
The tiny Magnemite hair accessory on her head drooped powerlessly, mirroring its trainer's lack of energy.
Qi Shu turned on the television and lay there with her eyes closed, listening to the show.
"...It must be said that Mr. Naoki is truly a charismatic individual!"
"I'm sure the Pokemon living on the ranch feel his kindness and charm, which is why they've chosen to stay and help out."
Qi Shu opened her eyes as she heard these words, just in time to see Naoki on the screen, his expression gentle as he fed Poke Blocks to the Rayquaza.
"Wow!" Qi Shu yawned, her weariness evident. But her eyes remained fixed on Naoki, taking in his expression and actions.
"Hmm?" Her eyes widened in surprise as she realized what she was seeing. "A trainer who's raised nine Rayquaza?"
As a Gym Leader, she knew the significance of this.
Qi Shu's interest was piqued.
This guy was no ordinary trainer! To use Rayquaza, such precious Pokemon, for deliveries—now that was intriguing!
(End of Chapter)
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