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Chapter 330: Kishi's Surprise, the Flying Babbo Sandshrew!
Chapter 330: Kishi's Surprise, the Flying Babbo Sandshrew!
After the initial surprise, Naoki quickly regained his composure. After all, Cici had mentioned before that the Gym Leaders would be visiting the ranch for challenges and trials to hone their combat skills and improve their strength.
Naoki had assumed that Haidai, the Gym Leader of the nearest Bottle Gym to Zichin Town, would be the first to arrive.
However, much to his surprise, Kishi, who was eight hundred meters away, was the first to rush over...
It was worth noting that Neiguang City and Zichin Town were separated by the Padia region! Naoki mentally labeled Kishi as someone who took immediate action.
At that moment, Kishi also shifted her gaze from the Electabuzz to Naoki, waving at him.
"Hey, hello there! I'm Kishi from the Neiguang Gym. The Chief mentioned that I could come here for a trial, so here I am!" The girl exuded energy and enthusiasm.
Naoki nodded slightly and replied with a smile, "Hello. The Chief has informed me beforehand, and indeed, there are a few trials available at the ranch. However, we haven't had lunch yet, and the Pokemon are all hungry. So, we'll have to wait until after lunch to begin the trial."
"Oh... understood!" As soon as Kishi finished speaking, her stomach growled loudly.
She had taken an early morning flight from Neiguang City to Zichin Town and came straight to the ranch without eating lunch.
Kishi felt a bit embarrassed.
Naoki glanced at Kishi, understanding her situation.
He figured that these Gym Leaders were here to help the Babbo Sandshrew and the others improve their battle abilities, and they might even spend money to buy some specialty products like sheep milk, cow milk, or tree fruit, just like Dan Di had done before.
"It seems you haven't had lunch yet either. If you don't mind, why don't you join us for the meal?" Naoki suggested.
"Oh... is that alright?" Kishi's eyes lit up. That way, she wouldn't have to make another trip.
Seeing Naoki nod, Kishi quickly thanked him, "Then I won't be shy about it!"
Hearing the commotion, a group of Pokemon gathered around, curiously observing Kishi from a distance.
Naoki turned his attention back to the Electabuzz and asked, "Do you want to have lunch here?"
"Chuu!" The Electabuzz let out a proud cry, declining Naoki's invitation. It had to get back to Mew and Teddiursa, who were waiting for it.
"Alright then, let me pack some things for you!"
When Naoki had checked his pouch earlier, he noticed that the medicines inside were almost depleted.
Now that the Electabuzz had returned, it was a good opportunity to restock.
Naoki went into the house and retrieved some healing items and food, stuffing them into the Electabuzz's pouch until it was full.
"Off you go! Please give them my regards!" Naoki reached out and gently stroked the soft, dense fur on the Electabuzz's neck.
"Chuu!"
The Electabuzz didn't react much. It took a couple of steps back and flapped its wings, soaring into the sky.
Naoki stood there, watching it disappear into the distance.
Kishi had quietly walked over at some point and was staring at the scene in amazement.
"Mr. Naoki... that Pokemon is an Electabuzz, right?" Kishi asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Naoki nodded, a bit surprised, "Have you seen other Electabuzz before?"
Kishi shook her head, her eyes shining with excitement, "It's a legendary Electric-type Pokemon! Every trainer skilled in Electric-type Pokemon dreams of having an Electabuzz as their partner!"
Naoki: "..."
He had almost forgotten that Kishi's gym specialized in Electric-type Pokemon.
"It's fine," Naoki said, as the Electabuzz was merely a friend of Mew and Teddiursa, and not really his own Pokemon.
"No wonder the Chief praised you so highly!" Kishi exclaimed, genuinely impressed.
To have tamed a rare Pokemon like an Electabuzz...
And from the way the Electabuzz flew away, it was clear that it was a messenger of the ranch, just like the Pidgeots! She knew that this ranch used Pidgeots for deliveries, but she never expected that even a rare Pokemon like an Electabuzz would be working as a postal worker!
"Wow!"
This was truly extravagant!
Naoki smiled politely, not revealing the Electabuzz's true purpose or the existence of the Adventurer's Guild.
Seeing that they hadn't returned yet, Aiguanshi, who had already set the lunch on the table some time ago, had no choice but to go out and call for them.
"Come on in!"
"Sorry to intrude!"
The two of them entered the room, and Kishi's eyes widened at the sight of the spread on the table. "Wow, this looks delicious!"
"We're celebrating the arrival of two new Pokemon to the ranch today," Naoki explained.
Naoki placed the Poke Balls and photos that the Electabuzz had brought back on the cabinet. He then picked up a plate of tree fruit snacks and set it down in front of the fireplace on the floor.
The Magby inside slowly crawled out and happily started munching on the food.
"There are so many Pokemon here!" Kishi exclaimed, her eyes wide with wonder.
, another unfamiliar one (Orcanon)
, a Spritzee, a Haxorus, yet another unknown Pokemon (Regieleki)
, a Simisear and Simisage, and several Hakamo-o.
Among them was even an alternate-colored Hakamo-o! Its pink hue was absolutely adorable, and Kishi's gaze was instantly drawn to it.
"Babbo!"
At that moment, Babbo the Sandshrew flew in from outside.
With the pleasant weather, Babbo had just let the chickens out of their coop to sunbathe and, smelling the delicious food from a distance, had eagerly flown in.
Hearing the call, Kishi's gaze instinctively turned to Babbo.
But when she saw the Pokemon's appearance clearly, her mouth fell open in astonishment.
That pink Sandshrew, with a red cape tied around its neck and a small silver hammer in its hand, could it be...?!
"Babbo?" The Sandshrew looked confused at the sight of the stranger in their home.
Naoki introduced her, "Her name is Kishi. She's an expert Electric-type Pokemon Trainer who has come to the ranch for a trial."
Babbo immediately understood.
It gripped its small hammer tightly and, with a determined look, faced Kishi, "Babbo!"
Kishi's heart melted at the sight. Oh, how adorable Babbo was!
She pounced forward and hugged the fluffy Sandshrew, "So cute!"
Babbo was startled and quickly pushed her away with its paws, scurrying behind Naoki.
Kishi laughed sheepishly, "Hehe, sorry, I've never seen an alternate-colored Babbo Sandshrew before. This look is just too adorable!"
As she spoke, Kishi suddenly realized something.
Wait, why is a Babbo Sandshrew floating?!
Noticing her confused expression, Naoki explained, "Babbo is a very special Sandshrew. It has an exceptional talent for controlling Electric-type energy and can use electromagnetic levitation to fly."
"Amazing!" Kishi exclaimed, "Even I, a Gym Leader specializing in Electric-type Pokemon, can't do that!"
Naoki smiled and said, "The ranch actually has a lightning trial. The challenge is to battle Babbo. If you're interested, you can choose that trial later."
"That's so cool! Then I choose the lightning trial!" Kishi added, "Hehe, it's usually trainers challenging me, but now I get to be the challenger. This feels quite novel!"
Naoki smiled gently and pulled out a chair, gesturing for a few Pokemon to sit on it.
Kishi sat across from them, her eyes sparkling at the spread on the table, "Let's dig in!"
Naoki: "..."
As expected of a girl from another dimension!
He usually didn't have such habits at home and never said things like "let's dig in."
Hearing someone say that for the first time, Naoki felt it was quite novel.
Kishi didn't eat elegantly or quietly; instead, she ate with a lively enthusiasm.
Naoki ate his meal while quietly observing her.
He noticed that Kishi seemed a bit different from how she was in the games.
She didn't constantly speak in that unique 'Kishi language,' phrases like 'electrifying your eyeballs' or 'good morning, noon, and night, hello!'
However, what caught Naoki's attention the most was the Minccino hair accessory on Kishi's head.
He realized that the two Minccino accessories were actually moving!
"Hmm? Are you looking at my Minccino, Naoki-san?" Kishi followed his gaze.
Naoki nodded, "Are they real Minccino?"
"Of course!" Kishi grinned, "They've been my companions since I first left home to travel!"
As if to match Kishi's words, the two Minccino jumped in place.
Naoki was shocked.
He had always thought they were Minccino accessories, but he never expected them to be real Minccino!
If he remembered correctly, a Minccino weighed around 6 kg each, so two of them would be 12 kg.
Wow! In that case, Kishi was incredibly strong! Didn't her neck get tired supporting that weight?
But then he recalled Ash once single-handedly lifting the 999 kg Cosmovum, and he understood.
Humans in this world couldn't be judged by common sense.
So, he averted his gaze and quietly continued eating.
Soon, lunch was over, and Kishi expressed her satisfaction, "Naoki-san, your cooking skills are impressive!"
Naoki smiled, "Practice makes perfect."
"Hehe, you're so humble, Naoki-san!" Kishi giggled.
She found Naoki a bit different from what she had imagined.
A few weeks ago, the Chief had approached the eight Gym Leaders of the Padia region, assigning them a task—to undergo a trial at a ranch in Zichin Town called Naoki's Ranch.
"Uncle Naoki!" Kishi exclaimed enthusiastically, almost letting slip her thoughts. "I'm ready! Let's begin the trial!"
Naoki, who had just returned to the ranch and was exhausted from his journey, nearly choked. He hadn't had the chance to bathe or shave yet, and now he stared at Kishi with wide eyes, asking, "What did you call me?"
Realizing her impolite slip of the tongue, Kishi quickly corrected herself, "Mr. Naoki."
"..." Naoki sighed.
He handed Kishi some Pokemon food and asked her to feed her Pokemon.
With so many Pokemon around, there wasn't enough space at the dining table, and Kishi hadn't released her Pokemon yet. Unexpectedly, Naoki noticed this.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Naoki!" Kishi exclaimed.
"Just a moment!" Naoki turned and walked into the room, heading for the bathroom.
He looked at his reflection in the mirror and finally understood why both Kishi and Dan Yu called him "Uncle."
Due to his outdoor farm work during the summer, his skin had tanned, and his hair had grown out since he last had it cut. With his focus on the incident in Beijiang Village and the agricultural exchange there, he hadn't thought about shaving.
On top of that, in this short year, his diet had consisted of rich and nutritious meals, including sheep and cow milk, causing him to bulk up. He almost looked like a rugged fighter from the Kanto region.
In short, the abundant nutrition and calories from the milk had accelerated his maturity and built his physique.
After shaving and grooming himself, Naoki emerged from the room looking significantly younger.
As he stepped out, he saw Kishi feeding her Pokemon on the grass.
Naoki scanned the Pokemon and silently named them in his head: "Electivire, Electabuzz, Electrode, Togedemaru, Minun, and Mimikyu."
Along with the two decorative Minccino on her head, that made seven Pokemon in total.
Hearing movement behind her, Kishi turned and was surprised to see Naoki transformed. "Mr. Naoki?" she asked, her mouth agape.
Naoki nodded gracefully, "Yes."
"Wow!" Kishi exclaimed, "May I ask how old you are?"
"Twenty-one," Naoki replied.
Kishi was even more astonished. She hadn't expected Mr. Naoki to be so young, only four years older than her!
Naoki smiled politely, "If the young people in the city worked the fields like I do, they would look like this too."
Kishi immediately understood.
Naoki didn't elaborate further and instead turned to the matter at hand. "Are you ready? Are you sure you want to take on the lightning trial?"
"Everyone, are you ready?" Kishi asked her Pokemon in front of her.
"Goomo!"
"Dream!"
"..."
Electabuzz, Mimikyu, and the others responded enthusiastically.
"Hehe, looks like everyone's ready!" Kishi turned to Naoki with a lively expression. "Then, let the gym test begin!"
"..." Naoki couldn't help but chuckle.
"Oops!" Kishi laughed sheepishly. "I usually welcome challengers, so I'm so used to saying that. It's a bit strange to switch roles suddenly."
Naoki indicated his understanding. He led Babbo, the Sandshrew wearing a red cape, to the other side of the battlefield.
Pokemon like Goredton, Motostoke, Corviknight, Frosmoth, Mr. Mime, and Applin gathered around, forming an audience for the battle.
Ai Guanshi, the older servant, walked to the center of the battlefield and blew a whistle.
As the whistle sounded, Kishi enthusiastically pointed forward. "Minun, let's go! Let's pass this trial like how Mamamoong does Dragon's Ascent!"
(End of Chapter)
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