Chapter 343: The Legendary Fishing Gear!
Chapter 343: The Legendary Fishing Gear!
"Hahaha, that's a good joke."
Jinghe let out a dry laugh.
Water Lotus seemed quiet and reserved, but she also had a playful side.
She enjoyed telling exaggerated and outrageous jokes, like how she could catch Garchomp, Mighty Carploon, or Lugia-level Pokemon.
Sometimes, she even joked about the Royal Masked Men's opponents being Dialga, Palkia, and Darkrai.
Most people would be momentarily taken aback by these jokes, but they'd quickly catch on. However, some, like her sisters and Little Smart, might not react as quickly.
Jinghe's dry laugh was because, even though he knew she was joking, she could actually do it!
Water Lotus was also participating in this fishing tournament with her father.
Her father was a fisherman, and while his fishing gear and skills were top-notch, his luck was notoriously bad, and he rarely caught any fish.
Water Lotus's father could be disregarded.
But Water Lotus herself was undoubtedly one of the top seed contenders in this fishing tournament.
When Water Lotus realized that Jinghe had caught on to her joke, she smiled shyly and lowered her head.
During their brief conversation, Water Lotus and Ma Ao learned that Jinghe was also participating in the fishing tournament without any fishing gear or bait. To thank Jinghe for his help with Ball Seal, Water Lotus offered to lend him a set of fishing gear.
After finishing their Bidoof, the three of them headed to the Aquapolis Central Hotel.
Water Lotus showed Jinghe the fishing gear she had brought.
"This... this one here," Water Lotus said, biting her lip as she took out a telescopic fishing rod from her tackle box, which she considered the best and most perfect rod.
It was a convenient and portable set, with a light blue handle that extended at the press of a button. Once assembled with the fishing line, reel, float, hook, and bait, it was ready to use.
"Is it suitable?" Jinghe asked involuntarily.
It seemed like Water Lotus's favorite set.
But she smiled shyly and said, "A true angler can catch a Garchomp with even the most ordinary rod."
Jinghe: "..."
As she rummaged through her tackle box, Water Lotus pulled out a matching float, reel, and hook.
"Wait!" Jinghe exclaimed when he saw the hook resembling Xia.
Was this the set Water Lotus used to catch Garchomp?
Jinghe felt a shiver run down his spine as he envisioned—
The Golden Legend!
The Ultimate Fishing Gear!
"What's wrong?" Water Lotus asked.
"Cough," Jinghe coughed, "Oh, it's just Xia."
Water Lotus's cheeks turned slightly red, and she murmured, "Hmm."
She was a fan of Xia.
"When you're fishing, just attach the bait to the hook," she whispered, demonstrating how to do it.
"This is my special bait, designed for the Sinnoh Region's climate and fish population."
At that moment, Jinghe felt—
With the ultimate fishing gear, the ultimate bait, and his fishing skills, this tournament seemed like a sure win!
"Thank you in advance," Jinghe said.
The handsome man's ordinary fishing rod could be forgotten.
A true angler's equipment must be top-notch!
The next day, the weather was clear and pleasant.
The sea was calm, and a gentle breeze rippled the water's surface.
Long-winged gulls soared through the air, and finwing fish leaped out of the water, creating splashes of white foam.
Sharon stood at the bridge, her hair brushing against her face, which she gently tucked behind her ear, revealing a confident smile on her fair complexion.
The Aquapolis Fishing Tournament was about to begin, and Sharon had brought out her cherished fishing gear.
Jinghe observed this delightful scene, and his mood lifted.
The tournament had attracted many participants, from those like Jinghe who decided a few days ago to those like Water Lotus who came from other regions, and even some who had been planning for months.
The tournament prizes were impressive.
The champion would receive a top-tier fishing rod, jointly produced by Dewen Corporation and Black Gold City, rumored to be worth millions!
The runner-up and third-place prizes were also significant, with Shell Bells and Water Stones respectively!
Even those who didn't make the top three could receive a High-Quality Thousand Fragrant Fruit Combo Kit as a consolation prize.
The generous prizes had drawn a large number of competitors.
However, with such a diverse crowd, there were hidden undercurrents.
As the second-highest-ranking officer in this operation, next to Lila, Officer Jinghe had already spotted his International Police colleagues in the crowd, signaling their identities to him.
Among them was the handsome man, now dressed in full fishing gear, ready for action.
"Have you gathered all the information?" Jinghe asked.
Sharon smiled gracefully, "Wusong is checking."
Beside them, Wusong had set up a sunshade, table, and chairs on the bridge. Dressed in a suit, he held a book, and the table next to him was stacked with various publications.
It seemed like there was a lot of information to go through.
Jinghe shook his head slightly.
The ultimate assistant, Wusong, was ready for action.
Next to Wusong, Daye sat in a chair with a bruised and swollen face.
Apparently, your dreams, and your passions to the fullest.
The day before, Daye had ventured out alone and unintentionally intruded on a fisherman's "territory."
His loud challenge and blazing aura had scared away the nearby fish.
It was like stirring up a hornet's nest, and he narrowly escaped having to apologize to the entire fishing community.
Today, Liu was feeling a bit sluggish, having spent the entire day searching for a fishing rod. He found himself examining the bait Jinghe and Sharon had prepared, then glancing at the insects in his bottle, scratching his head.
Yesterday, he had spent a long time in the forest with his Pokemon, only managing to collect a small number of insects.
"Ordinary insects like these might not be very enticing to Water-type Pokemon in this situation," Jinghe explained.
The bait everyone else was using was a mixture of Tree Fruit blended with various seasonings, creating a top-notch mist and scent.
"Oh~" Liu exclaimed, suddenly understanding.
He turned to look at the Poison Moth beside him, deep in thought.
Poison Moth: Σ(дlll)
"Hngga~!"
Gramps, wearing sunglasses, stood with Bite Shark, their shoulders touching.
"Once we hook a big one, we'll be the first to jump on it and secure it!" Bite Shark said, glancing at Gramps.
Bite Shark was underestimating Jinghe and Sharon's skills, but even with their impressive fishing gear, catching a big one was unlikely.
Gramps smiled at Bite Shark's words.
"Hngga~~"
"Shark sis, you don't get it. That's when we'll make our move."
Bite Shark now understood.
The two exchanged knowing smiles.
The fishing tournament officially began! Many fishing boats headed out to sea.
This tournament offered boat rentals, with different models and sizes available based on participants' needs.
The Plus-edition fishing boat was rumored to have a bonus for catching large fish.
It boasted faster speeds and a more modern design.
Jinghe admired the tournament organizers' business acumen, charging extra for the Plus edition.
More importantly, these boats were quickly rented out.
They could reach special fishing spots faster, especially areas with strong winds and waves.
As a seasoned fisherman would say, "The bigger the waves, the bigger the fish!"
Many participants rode their own Pokemon, but this had a drawback: the noise from surfing could scare away rare Water-type Pokemon.
There were various surfing Pokemon, like the Lapras ridden by Water Lotus and Ma Ao.
Others included Tyrantrum, Swamp King, Venom Jellyfish, Finwing Fish, and even a participant riding a surfing Cap Pikachu, creating a ruckus that affected both friend and foe.
However, what truly amazed Jinghe was a participant riding a surfing Geodude.
It seemed like the Geodude was drowning, causing the handsome man nearby to shift his gaze to his Delinquent Frog.
Delinquent Frog: ｀△＋
Jinghe, Sharon, and Liu rented a medium-sized boat and slowly made their way out to sea.
"Hngga~~"
Gramps gently rowed the boat, searching for the perfect fishing spot.
At the judge's signal, countless fishing rods were cast.
Some participants quickly hooked Water-type Pokemon.
According to the tournament rules, different Water-type Pokemon were assigned varying points.
The most basic, Golden Carp, earned 1 point, while rarer fish like Heart Fish, Cherry Blossom Fish, and Neon Fish scored higher.
The highest-scoring catch was Metagross.
despite size variations, could earn varying points.
Drones took to the sky, recording each participant's catches.
Many of these drones belonged to the International Police Department.
The tournament rules stated that each participant could only catch one Water-type Pokemon after the event to preserve the ecosystem.
"Should I catch a Water-type Pokemon?" Jinghe wondered, sitting at the boat's edge.
He didn't currently have a Water-type Pokemon in his team.
Of course, he considered the future evolution of his Bear Apprentice, but what if it evolved into a One-Hit-Wonder Martial Bear?
"A Jigglypuff would be perfect for you," Sharon teased, covering her mouth.
The Jigglypuff plush she had given Jinghe still sat on his bedside.
Jinghe shot her a glance.
"Then maybe a Geodude."
The cute turtle was a better choice.
Suddenly, Jinghe felt a tug on his fishing rod, and his heart leaped with joy.
As expected, the top-tier fishing gear and bait paid off!
He pulled with all his might.
A golden-orange Golden Carp leaped out of the water, creating a beautiful arc.
Pat, pat, pat—
Jinghe silently watched the Golden Carp flopping on the boat, its mouth opening and closing.
This made no sense.
He examined his fishing rod, bait, and the fishing rod similar to Misty's, realizing the issue.
Misty could catch a Golden Carp, it was reasonable.
At least he wasn't an Air Force member, Jinghe thought to himself.
Bite Shark gave Gramps a look.
"See? No big catch."
Gramps signaled for patience.
Catching a Golden Carp was no surprise to the clever Gramps.
If they didn't hook a big one, this would be their catch!
"Ugh!"
Sharon grunted and pulled her fishing rod, landing another Golden Carp on the boat.
Jinghe and Sharon exchanged smiles.
They were evenly matched.
Meanwhile, deep beneath the sea, as the lively fishing tournament continued, a submarine silently made its way forward.
(End of Chapter)
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