Chapter 475: Oceanic Aura?

Chapter 475: Oceanic Aura?



Whoosh!

The ocean surged, as if something was about to emerge from the water.

To be honest, Jinghe had indeed used "Encounter Power" before, specifically in Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, to grind for wild Pokemon like Steelix and Steelix.

But in the real world... If you have the skills, encounter a Kyogre for me!

"Gurgle!"

The water rippled, and some of it even washed onto the beach due to the disturbance. Among the turbulent waves, several Pokemon attracted by the commotion appeared.

A deep blue, smooth body, sponge-like light blue lips, fish fins, two long golden curly mustaches, and round eyes like Drowsy Bud's filled with eagerness.

Eel King!

"It's Eel King Lotom!"

"Eel Pokemon, Water and Ground types, possess a strong sense of territoriality and accept all food that comes their way!"

After swallowing a mouthful of curry, Lotom burped and began to introduce them.

Water and Ground-type Pokemon.

There weren't many Pokemon with this type combination, only a few like Quagsire, Whiscash, Seaking, and Eel King.

However, this type combination was actually quite powerful, with only one weakness to Grass-type moves.

Even with a 4x weakness to Grass.

"Hngga~!"

Gramps held a bowl in one hand and stood in front of the curry pot, eating heartily while also expressing his stance.

These are all ours!

"Gurgle!"

The Eel Kings stared at the fragrant curry pot, swallowing their saliva, and their bodies rippled with water currents, gradually becoming agitated.

They seemed ready to snatch the curry if they weren't given any.

"Lotom," Jinghe untied his apron.

These Eel Kings were not low-level at all.

"Lawnmower."

Upon hearing this, Gramps took out a lawnmower from his mouth, which was usually Lotom's dedicated "equipment" when everyone cleaned the courtyard.

"Eh, eh?" Lotom was taken aback but transformed into electricity, flying out of the Pokedex and into the lawnmower.

As it entered, the lawnmower instantly changed, becoming a Cutting Lotom!

"Leaf Storm!"

Cutting Lotom was startled.

Was it supposed to use this against these seemingly fierce Eel Kings?

Lotom couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

However, despite his surprise, he still used the move at Jinghe's signal, albeit reluctantly.

Hopefully, hopefully, they would retreat peacefully.

Buzz, buzz, buzz—

The motor inside Cutting Lotom spun rapidly as Lotom's electricity flowed into it. At the cutting edge, a green glow appeared, forming a green ball of light.

The next second.

Countless leaves shot out from the ball of light, transforming into a grass leaf tornado and swirling towards the Eel Kings.

For a moment, between the beach and the sea, green leaves danced in the air, and the Eel Kings continuously retreated under the leaf attacks, some even losing their ability to fight altogether.

"Yo-ki!"

Tyrogue held a small wooden stick, which he usually used as a teething stick, and couldn't help but glow with admiration at the sight.

So cool!

His admiring gaze turned towards Lotom, especially impressed by its cool transformation. Sensing Tyrogue's gaze, Lotom couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

Don't get too arrogant, or your crown might fall!

"Gurgle!"

However, not all the Eel Kings were defeated by the Leaf Storm. For example, the leading Eel King.

Its tail suddenly whipped, stirring up a murky current that surged towards the Cutting Lotom on the beach.

Lotom: Σ(дlll)



"Nine-Tails, Freeze-Dry."

"Awoo~~"

Ice Nine-Tails wasn't as hesitant as Lotom. Hearing Jinghe's command, its mouth opened slightly, and the light blue energy turned into a cold air that spread out, accompanied by an extremely cold ray.

Crack, crack, crack—

The murky current stirred up by the Eel King instantly froze, and layers of ice crystals rapidly spread. In the blink of an eye, even the Eel King itself was frozen into an ice sculpture.

Although Freeze-Dry was an Ice-type move, its unique mechanism allowed it to deal twice the damage to Water-type Pokemon.

Combined with Ice-type's inherent advantage over Ground-type, Ice Nine-Tails' Freeze-Dry dealt a 4x super-effective damage to the Eel King!

As the cold air with frost gradually dissipated, Ice Nine-Tails' nine tails retracted, and the opposing Eel Kings were completely frozen in ice, unable to move.

"Yo-ki!"

Haha!

Tyrogue burst into laughter, holding the wooden stick and imitating Flame Bladegeist's stance as he marched forward with his short legs.

In his imagination, he was like a cold and ruthless samurai at this moment.

As long as he didn't trip halfway through.

Before he could strike with the stick, Tyrogue seemed to accidentally step into a small pit in the sand and face-planted into the beach.

"Pfft—"

Gramps managed to hold back a laugh, but Martial Bear Master and Great Forge Smith couldn't contain their amusement.

Rapid Dragon, on the other hand, seemed to empathize.

Thinking back to its younger days, it was similar to Tyrogue.

Jinghe shook his head with a smile and walked forward to pick up the little one by its blunt horn, lifting it up.

The little one was covered in sand, his eyes tightly shut, and he waved a wooden stick around.

Feeling Jinghe's mention, he slowly opened his eyes, revealing a pitiful expression, and pointed to where he had just fallen.

Jinghe brushed off the sand from his body and set him down on the ground, smiling as he said, "As the offspring of the 'Desert Tyrant,' don't you know which sand is uneven?"

"Yo-ki?"

The Tyrogue was startled, scratching his head, and then suddenly understood.

Oh, right!

He looked down at his palm, tossed the wooden stick aside, and gently squeezed it.

Rustle, rustle, rustle—

From his feet, strands of sand rose up like tiny snakes, gradually forming a small sandstorm vortex the size of a Tyrogue.

Hmm? Jinghe's eyebrows rose slightly, and he took a step back, giving the Tyrogue some space, revealing a look of surprise.

"Yo-ki~~"

The Tyrogue seemed surprised by this sight, but then seemed to think that the small sandstorm vortex was still a bit small, so he kicked up the sand on the beach.

Then, feeling that kicking wasn't enough, he used his hands as well.

It was quite something.

As he threw up more and more sand, the sandstorm he whipped up grew larger and larger.

"Yo-ki~~"

The Tyrogue's eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he found it fun, and his enthusiasm grew as the sandstorm he created became more and more intense.

Jinghe's expression became peculiar as he kept retreating.

However, the rate at which the sandstorm expanded was a bit beyond his expectations.

Before long, the sky was filled with swirling sand, and in the hazy distance, one could almost see a dinosaur-like beast standing amidst the sandstorm, roaring towards the heavens.

Martial Bear Master and Rapid Dragon worked together to move the picnic table to the very edge of the beach.

The little ones ate their food while watching the dancing sand, each of them a bit surprised by the massive sandstorm created by such a small creature as the Tyrogue.

Such a huge sandstorm, created by a little guy like the Tyrogue?

And he learned it while playing with the sand.

Sand and dust filled the air, and the wild Pokemon nearby, except for the frozen Eel King and its group, moved away.

Although the sandstorm wasn't very aggressive, it still stung a little when it landed on their bodies.

Even more so, some of the nearby Water-type Pokemon were surprised to find that the seawater seemed to have receded a bit.

What Pokemon had caused this sandstorm?

Boom!!

The center of the sandstorm suddenly erupted with a deafening roar, like that of a giant beast.

The next second, countless grains of sand rained down like raindrops, leaving only the little Tyrogue standing on the sandy ground, whining.

"Yo-ki——!!"

Jinghe shook his head, brushing off the dust from his head, and then shook off the dust from his body.

One had to admit it.

The little Tyrogue did have some resemblance to the 'Desert Tyrant,' as long as he didn't show his original, fierce side.

"Yo-ki?"

Looking at the gradually dissipating sandstorm, the Tyrogue blinked, seemingly surprised.

Did I do that? Gramps, who was patting the sand, nodded, put down the bowl that was already filled with sand, and gave the little Tyrogue a thumbs up for his performance.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, he had finished his curry early.

"Yo-ki!"

The Tyrogue realized what had happened.

His curry!

He ran back, only to find his bowl filled with a pile of sand.

"Yo-ki.(﹏)"

Oh well, it's an extra meal.

He wasn't picky, and he ate the sand and curry together.

In Jinghe's Pokedex, the little one's move list now included a new move—Sandstorm!

Is this the innate talent of the Desert Tyrant's offspring? Jinghe's expression turned thoughtful.

Not bad, at least it saved some money.

He didn't have to buy a move tutor for Sandstorm.

The appearance of the Eel King group and the Tyrogue learning Sandstorm were just minor incidents during the picnic.

With the efforts of Martial Bear Master and Rapid Dragon, the picnic table and the food on it remained unaffected by the sand.

Jinghe and the little ones happily finished their lunch.

The effects of the Mystic Candy were evenly distributed among all the Pokemon, restoring each little one to their best condition, and they all gained some benefits to varying degrees.

The most noticeable improvement was undoubtedly the direct level-up for both the Tyrogue and Rotom.

After lunch, they sunbathed for a while and enjoyed some fresh fruit.

The bare Tropical Dragon: (╥_╥)



After some discussion, the little ones agreed to visit Crescent Island.

It wasn't about gaining something or battling wild Pokemon; they purely wanted to enjoy the delicious Mystic Candy again.

By completing Bonnie's task, they could earn another one.

So, they all showed great enthusiasm.

After a short rest, Jinghe led the little ones to Crescent Island, which was filled with coconut trees.

"Hngga~"

Gramps held a coconut in one hand and pointed at several Coconut Egg Trees that had disguised themselves as coconut trees.

Jinghe also held a coconut, and the cool and sweet coconut water, combined with the environment, gave him the feeling of being on vacation in the Alola region.

At Jinghe's signal, Rotom and Ice Nine-Tailed approached one of the Coconut Egg Trees to ask if it had seen anything unusual emerging from the seabed a couple of days ago. Unfortunately, the Coconut Egg Tree, despite being a Psychic-type Pokemon, had three heads and three separate consciousnesses. To avoid conflicts, each head only focused on its own affairs, making it an extremely focused Pokemon that didn't know what Rotom was asking about. Jinghe didn't press the issue, as some wild Pokemon they had encountered earlier, including the Tropical Dragon, had also expressed ignorance.

"If we find it, we find it. If not, let's just consider this a vacation."

Of course.

This area, known as one of the more dangerous regions in the Hoenn region, wasn't entirely populated by friendly Pokemon like the Coconut Egg Tree. There were certain dangers, such as the group of Eel Kings that had appeared earlier and the aggressive wild Pokemon like Cutiefly, Abra, and Poison Moth that occasionally darted out from the forest after landing on Crescent Island.

However, Gramps and the others were already well-versed in dealing with these aggressive wild Pokemon.

They weren't afraid of sudden attacks; they were more concerned about the Pokemon not reacting at all.

"Gucha!"

A Flame Blade Ghost with a coconut in its hand and three heads let out a cry, tossing the coconut into the air. A bluish flame appeared in its hand, transforming into a sword that also enveloped its palm. With a swift movement, it slashed through a clump of bluish-purple sticky venom and then swung its sword to knock an Alakazam hiding in a tree to the ground.

The Flame Blade Ghost reappeared in its original spot, sheathing its sword and catching the falling coconut. It took a small sip from the coconut.

Before it could speak, everyone gave it a thumbs up.

When it came to showing off, you were indeed the best at it.

"Yoji!" Tyrogue, holding a coconut almost as big as its head, looked at the Flame Blade Ghost with admiration-filled gaze.

It turned to search for something, and its eyes lit up. Putting down the coconut, it picked up a stick from the ground.

A brown, fluffy head poked out from behind a nearby Coconut Egg Tree, its round eyes fixed on the coconut on the ground.

Tyrogue waved the stick around, making whooshing sounds.

No one knew if it would ever be as cool, agile, and graceful as the Flame Blade Ghost, resembling a samurai. Above its head, a bubble appeared, displaying its imagined scene.

In the setting sun, on a steep mountain cliff where the cold wind blew fiercely, Tyrogue wore a small straw hat, a tattered cloak, and a short sword at its waist. Its expression was solemn and melancholy, and despite its appearance, it exuded a certain samurai-like aura.

"Hengga!"

Gramps, the Great Forge Smith, Rapid Dragon, and the Martial Bear Master, who were standing nearby, all watched this scene with their fingers on Tyrogue's head.

Sipping on coconut juice, they couldn't help but tease Tyrogue.

Tyrogue snapped out of its daydream, only to realize that there was a bubble above its head. When it saw the image of itself in its imagination, it blushed.

"Yoji! Yoji!"

Gramps chuckled and retracted its hand, causing the bubble above Tyrogue's head to disappear.

"Ao Wu~"

"Hou Lu~"

"Gucha~"

Everyone smiled, as if they had just witnessed a silly secret of a younger sibling.

Hmph! Tyrogue, blushing, tossed the stick aside and turned to grab the coconut, only to find that it was gone.

"Yi, Yi Mo!"

The coconut might have been startled by Tyrogue's exclamation, as a sound came from behind the Coconut Egg Tree.

A brown, fluffy little bear with a crescent moon on its forehead appeared, holding Tyrogue's coconut.

"Bear Cub, a Normal-type Pokemon, is known for its love of sweet juices, honey, and licking its paws when nervous. Rotom!"

Bear Cub? As the intimidating Gramps, the towering Martial Bear Master, the shadowy Rapid Dragon, and the Great Forge Smith with a huge anvil approached, the coconut dropped to the ground, and the Bear Cub bit its finger, tears welling up in its eyes.

"Yi, Yi Mo."

Upon seeing this, the Martial Bear Master looked flustered, and Rapid Dragon seemed at a loss.

Even without being charmed, the expressions on their faces might make others think they were bullying the weak.

"Yoji!"

Tyrogue stepped forward, putting the coconut back into the Bear Cub's arms and patting its head with a big brotherly gesture.

As the older siblings in the group, Tyrogue tried its best to display a magnanimous attitude.

At that moment, Ice Nine-Tailed approached, its tail coiled around an Energy Cube that it placed into the Bear Cub's mouth. With a gentle smile, it used its tail to wipe away the tears from the Bear Cub's eyes.

"Yi Mo."

Unlike the group of intimidating "villains," the appearance of Ice Nine-Tailed made the Bear Cub feel less afraid. It sniffed and chewed, savoring the taste, and its eyes gradually filled with stars.

What a gentle sister with delicious treats, Jinghe thought with a slight smile.

Once upon a time, when Ice Nine-Tailed was still Ice Six-Tailed, it was a timid, shy, and adorable little one that everyone loved and wanted to protect.

And now, it has also grown into a "gentle big sister" in the eyes of other young Pokemon.

This is the growth of Ice Nine-Tailed, and also the growth of Jinghe.

Suddenly, his thoughts stirred, and he crouched down to ask, "Bear Cub, have you seen the thing that 'floated' up from the seabed a few days ago?"

"Yi, Yi Moo?"

Bear Cub tilted its head, as if in deep thought, and soon its eyes lit up. It jumped up from the ground, patting its buttocks and pointing in the direction of a distant location.

"Yi Moo! Yi Moo!"

It gestured with both hands while explaining.

"Golden, golden, like a swarm of honey, was taken away by a group of 'buzzing' creatures. It's over there, Lotom!"

Lotom translated the little guy's words.

But...

"What's 'buzzing'?" Jinghe asked with a puzzled look.

"No, I don't know, Lotom."

Lotom and the other little guys all looked bewildered.

"Roar!!"

At that moment, an angry roar came from the nearby forest, followed by the rapid approach of a large commotion.

"Yi Moo!!"

Bear Cub seemed to know what it was and excitedly called out towards that direction.

In the distance, a group of angry Circledon seemed to appear.

Jinghe's expression remained unchanged as he rubbed Bear Cub's fluffy head and smiled.

"Thank you, Bear Cub."

Then he handed it an Energy Cube and gave Gramps a look.

Quick, get out of here!

The parent is coming.

Don't let them see us making their little one cry, or else a Destructive Light wash from Circledon is probably inevitable.

Jinghe and the others quickly left, while Tyrant still waved goodbye to Bear Cub with reluctance.

"Yoji~~"

Goodbye~~

Bear Cub waved goodbye subconsciously, and a group of about thirty to forty strong Circledon appeared by its side.

The fact that such a young little guy could freely move around in this environment showed the strength of this Circledon tribe in this area.

"So, this is 'buzzing'?"

Looking at the shadows swaying in the bushes ahead, and hearing the "buzzing" sound, Jinghe's expression revealed a hint of realization.

It was also thanks to Bear Cub's guidance.

Otherwise, who would have known that "buzzing" referred to a group of Masked Ninjas.

But it's not Bear Cub's fault that the League's observer couldn't see what Pokemon had taken the item.

Masked Ninja, a Pokemon that surpasses all Legendary and Mythical Pokemon in terms of Speed, boasts a Speed base stat of 160 points!

Not to mention, one of the traits of Masked Ninja is "Speed Boost."

So, even if most people encounter a Masked Ninja in the wild, without engaging in a battle, it's difficult to get a clear look at this Pokemon.

Moreover, the wild Masked Ninjas on Moon Island are not low-leveled, so ordinary people might not even catch a glimpse of their shadows.

"If it's a Masked Ninja, then there should also be..."

Jinghe scanned the area, and in a bush, he vaguely spotted something resembling a cicada shell.

Shed Ninja! Shed Ninja and Masked Ninja are both evolutions of Earth Ninja.

But it's not a branched evolution; instead, it's one of the few "split evolutions" in the Pokemon world.

When Earth Ninja evolves, it turns into a cicada cocoon-like object. From this cocoon, a Masked Ninja with incredible speed is born.

The remaining cocoon has a certain probability of becoming a Shed Ninja.

Some say that a wandering soul enters the cicada shell and becomes a Shed Ninja, while others believe it's a part of Earth Ninja's soul that combines with the cicada shell.

Regardless, when an Earth Ninja evolves, there's a chance to obtain two Pokemon: Masked Ninja and Shed Ninja.

Moreover, Masked Ninja is incredibly fast, and Shed Ninja has its unique traits.

It possesses the "Mystic Guard" ability, unique in the Pokemon world.

[Mystic Guard: Unless attacked by a move with perfect effectiveness, it will not take damage.]



In other words, unless attacked by Flying, Rock, Ghost, Fire, or Dark-type moves, Bug and Ghost-type Shed Ninja will not take damage.

Of course, due to Shed Ninja's fragility, it will likely lose its fighting ability if attacked effectively.

But if equipped with ten or so "Aura Bands," the results might be astonishing.

"Roar!"

"Gucha!"

Martial Bear Master and Flame Blade Ghost simultaneously pointed to a corner of the Masked Ninja forest.

Their Aura sensed the presence of something.

Jinghe closed his eyes and unleashed his Aura.

Buzz—

A Masked Ninja swiftly moving through the forest, a Shed Ninja as motionless as a cicada shell, an Earth Ninja hidden underground, and...

Jinghe opened his eyes, feeling a mix of surprise and confusion.

"The aura of the ocean?"

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