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Chapter 496: Groudon and the Bear Apprentice, the Ultimate Secret of the Ocean!
Chapter 496: Groudon and the Bear Apprentice, the Ultimate Secret of the Ocean!
"This is my ranch!"
Naoki said as he took his bear apprentice on a tour of his ranch.
The little bear's face was filled with curiosity, as it had seen humans before but had rarely ventured into their world.
"Beah?"
"A ranch?" Naoki smiled and explained, "A ranch is a place where we raise Pokemon and live together. Do you see those Ride Taur over there? And the Miltank with the huge udders."
"They help us produce many barrels of fresh goat and cow milk every day. We can drink the milk or sell it."
"The money we make from selling milk can be used to buy lots of food for everyone to eat. For example, we can buy your favorite bamboo shoots from the town if we have enough money."
The bear apprentice listened with a puzzled expression, "Beah..."
At that moment, its attention was drawn to the large garden of super-size scallions.
In the scallion garden, the Ducklett that had cut off the waterfall was sitting on the grass, using its wings to wipe a scallion in its hand, exuding the aura of a strong and experienced Pokemon.
Naoki followed the bear apprentice's gaze and spotted the Ducklett.
"That's a Ducklett. Its job on the ranch is to guard the scallion garden and the fields, protecting them from wild Pokemon intruders." He continued the tour, providing explanations along the way.
"Beah!"
The bear apprentice picked up a blade of grass from the ground and waved it like a sword.
It seemed to be impressed by the Ducklett's earlier display of strength in cutting off the waterfall.
Naoki laughed, "Of course, Ducklett, just like you, is a Pokemon dedicated to training. It undergoes special training every day, which is why it has become so strong."
"Beah!"
Hearing this, the bear apprentice was instantly ignited with determination. It wanted to train hard and become an even stronger Pokemon!
Naoki understood the bear apprentice's eagerness and nodded, "Yes, don't worry. I'll help you devise a more efficient and effective training plan. If you follow my methods, I'm sure you'll achieve even better results."
"Beah!" The bear apprentice happily nodded.
These bear apprentices were indeed adorable!
Naoki felt a surge of affection and couldn't help but reach out to ruffle the bear apprentice's head.
He decided that he would create a bamboo forest for the bear apprentice on the ranch!
Additionally, Naoki remembered the set of Citrus Burst Balls given to him by the lost woman.
He wanted to give the Friend Ball to the bear apprentice as a symbol of their friendship!
The bear apprentice froze at Naoki's touch, feeling shy and awkward, as no one had ever treated it like this before.
"You can stay here for now. After I finish dealing with the Ancient Stag and the others, I'll help you build a bamboo forest. Then you'll have a place to live comfortably." Naoki smiled and assured the bear apprentice.
Build a bamboo forest? The bear apprentice looked around and noticed the absence of any bamboo plants.
So, it meant starting from planting bamboo shoots? That sounded like a lot of work!
The bear apprentice was already happy that Naoki was willing to help it with its training, and it didn't want to trouble him further, so it shook its head repeatedly, "Beah!"
"Hmm? You don't like it?" Naoki was slightly taken aback.
The bear apprentice shyly replied, "Beah..."
Naoki understood; it didn't want to burden him. "It's alright, and there are Pokemon on the ranch that can make the bamboo grow instantly!"
Naoki grinned, "Also, don't be so distant. From now on, we're family. If all goes well, we'll be living together from now on."
"Beah..." The bear apprentice tilted its head, listening intently.
A moment later, its eyes lit up, and it nodded vigorously, "Beah!"
"That's more like it! Want to come up?" Naoki patted his shoulder.
Used to doing things on its own, the bear apprentice instinctively shook its head.
But the next second, it found itself being lifted onto Naoki's shoulder.
"Beah!"
Naoki placed the bear apprentice on his shoulder and took the opportunity to pet the little bear, "Don't be shy! Come on, let me continue the tour of the ranch!"
The boy and his Pokemon companion continued their exploration.
Naoki then took the bear apprentice to see the Tree Fruit Garden, the Apple Orchard, the Chicken Coop, the Underground Cavern of the Saltrock Golem, the Wooloo Ranch, the Pokemon Tavern, and the Snorlax Park.
Soon, evening arrived.
To welcome the bear apprentice, the Ancient Stag, and the Ancient Jade Fish, Naoki prepared a sumptuous dinner.
However, during the meal, Naoki noticed that Gorebyss was missing.
He realized that he hadn't seen Gorebyss the entire afternoon.
Something was amiss!
He turned to his sister, Mary, and asked, "Have you seen Gorebyss?"
Mary pointed towards the wine cellar, "Ai yi..."
Gorebyss had gone into the wine cellar that afternoon and hadn't come out since. No one knew what it was doing in there.
The dimly lit cellar was filled with the fragrant aroma of fruit wine. With a soft crackle, the warm-toned lighting instantly illuminated every corner of the room.
And there, in the corner, was Groudon, crouched and seemingly up to something.
A giant question mark loomed over Naoki's head as he beheld this sight.
"Groudon? What are you doing in the wine cellar?"
Groudon didn't seem unhappy. Energetic as ever, it replied, "Agas!"
It had been waiting here for Ancient Stag! Zhen Yifa had said that as long as it stayed in a dark and damp corner like the Orange Orange Fruit, its body would sprout fur!
Naoki: "..."
"Fur? What kind of fur? Come out and eat. If you don't hurry, the other Pokemon will finish the food."
"Agas!"
Hearing this, Groudon scurried out. After spending the entire afternoon there, its stomach was growling in hunger.
Naoki closed the wine cellar door and followed Groudon back to the living room.
Using its wing claws, Zhen Yifa grabbed a roast beef sandwich and devoured it. Seeing Groudon emerge, it asked, "Dream?" (Have you grown fur yet?)
"Agas." Groudon looked left and right, inspecting its body, but found not a single hair. "Agas..."
It seemed the plan had failed.
Because, if its memory served it right, not once had it seen that Groudon grow fur, not even when it was a Motoslug.
This meant that Groudon couldn't grow fur.
"Alright, let's eat!" Naoki sat down at the dining table and heaved a sigh of relief, feeling content as he looked around at the group of Pokemon.
The dinner concluded in a harmonious atmosphere.
The Ancient Jade Fish and the Ancient Stag returned to their Poke Balls to rest, while Naoki settled the bear apprentice into a cozy Pokemon bed, soft and fluffy.
"Alright, you can sleep here!" Naoki patted the bear apprentice's head affectionately.
"Beah~"
The bear apprentice softly acknowledged with a gentle nudge, its eyes curiously scanning the unfamiliar Pokemon bed.
It was warm and comfortable, a feeling it had never experienced before.
The bear apprentice was delighted and curled up in the bed, peacefully closing its eyes.
Next door, Groudon watched the little bear Pokemon with half-lidded eyes.
It thought this new companion was rather childish, finding the standard Pokemon bed nothing out of the ordinary.
Even after evolving into a Kung Fu-Kun, it refused to let go of the bed.
Groudon, who had never slept in a small bed due to its size, couldn't understand this behavior.
After settling the newly joined Pokemon into the ranch, Naoki finally took out his Rotom Phone.
He chatted with Kishu for a while, exchanging goodnight wishes and plans to meet the next day.
Naoki was well aware of the schedule at the Brew Lighthouse Gym.
The Paldea region's Gyms had a very humanized work system, with each Gym Leader only working six days a week, followed by a day off.
Today was Saturday, and tomorrow, being Sunday, the Brew Lighthouse Gym wouldn't be accepting challengers, allowing Kishu to visit the ranch.
Closing the chat with Kishu, Naoki opened the Legendary Pokemon chat group and tagged Geaucca.
Geaucca was clearly still awake.
Within seconds of sending the message, Naoki received a reply.
【Geaucca: What do you need from me?】
【Rayquaza: I have a favor to ask of you.】
【Geaucca: What is it?】
【Rayquaza: I just caught a new Pokemon companion today, and it's been practicing the Secret of Water. For example, it trains under waterfalls and in rivers, trying to attain enlightenment by sensing the flow of water.】
【Rayquaza: Since you're the God of the Sea, creating vast oceans, perhaps your power can help it master the Secret of Water.】
World Tree, beneath the Dragon Village in the depths of the sea.
Geaucca calmly gazed at Naoki's message.
God of the Sea... So, this was how humans referred to it?
Not entirely inaccurate, as it was the embodiment of the sea, having created the Primordial Sea and mastered the ultimate Secret of Water.
In a way, it could indeed help that Pokemon in its training.
Geaucca saw no issue with it, considering it a way to thank Naoki for letting them stay in the World Tree.
Recently, it had absorbed a lot of natural energy, and its strength had returned to its peak. It was only right to reciprocate Naoki's kindness.
As Geaucca was about to reply affirmatively, the Rotom in front of it spoke up, informing it that its arch-nemesis, Groudon, had sent a message.
【Groudon: Why are you only asking Geaucca and not me?
He wanted to, but the problem was that finding Groudon wouldn't be of much use! On the other hand, Geaucca could help the bear apprentice comprehend the Secret of Water and evolve into a martial arts bear master specializing in consecutive attacks.
In this regard, Groudon wouldn't be of much help.
However, Groudon persisted, shouting and bickering with Geaucca in the group chat.
This ruckus soon caught the attention of the popular Legendary Pokemon, Giratina, who jumped in to stir the pot.
【Giratina: I have an idea! Instead of idly bickering in the group chat all day, why don't you both put your skills to the test and see who can teach that Pokemon more effectively? Whoever helps it grow the most will be declared the winner, and we'll settle this dispute once and for all!】
【Groudon: Humph, I'm up for it!】
【Geaucca: If that's the case, then I have no objections.】
Naoki: "..."
He didn't even remember agreeing to this, yet these Legendary Pokemon had already made plans for his bear apprentice.
However, upon further reflection, it was indeed a rare opportunity for his bear apprentice to receive guidance from Legendary Pokemon.
While Groudon and Geaucca initially proposed this "war" to one-up each other, they would undoubtedly go all out in their efforts to teach the bear apprentice, hoping to secure victory.
Undoubtedly, this was an invaluable opportunity for the bear apprentice.
As for Groudon, Naoki wasn't sure how it could contribute.
On the other hand, the Sea God Geaucca's Secret of Water would undoubtedly be a significant boon for the bear apprentice.
Originally, the bear apprentice drew inspiration from the sometimes turbulent and sometimes calm river water to master the water style and create the move [Consecutive Water Strikes].
But now...
If the bear apprentice shifted its focus from ordinary river water to the seawater of the Sea God, what new insights would it gain?
At first glance, seawater and river water didn't seem too different.
However, in essence, they were distinct, as the volume and expanse of the ocean far surpassed that of ordinary rivers.
The endless expanse of the sea, whether calm or surging with towering waves, was a constant, relentless force...
With these thoughts in mind, Naoki sent a message to the Legendary Pokemon chat group.
【Rayquaza: Alright, I'll bring my Pokemon to the World Tree tomorrow afternoon when I have some free time.】
The next morning, Flygon flew to Brew City to pick up Kishu and bring her to the ranch.
As soon as Kishu landed, Poochyena rushed forward excitedly.
"Poochy!"
"Alright, alright!" Kishu gently patted Poochyena's head, then stood up and handed a bouquet of flowers to Naoki. "Here, a gift for you!"
Naoki was momentarily stunned, trying to recall if it was any special occasion, only to realize that it was just an ordinary day.
"What made you want to give me flowers all of a sudden?" he asked.
Kishu greeted Gorebyss and Ducklett, then squatted down, hugging Poochyena close as she explained, "I just happened to pass by a flower shop on my way here, and the flowers there were so beautiful that I bought a bouquet on a whim!"
Hearing this, Naoki lowered his head to glance at the bouquet in his hands.
There were boys who would never receive a bouquet of flowers in their entire lives, and the only place they might expect to receive flowers was at their funeral.
This was the first time he had ever received such a gift.
Naoki was deeply touched, and as he carried the flowers into the house, he asked, "Was the Thunder Bun I gave you last time effective?"
During the previous New Year celebrations, Zapdos had given him some feathers, which Naoki used to make Thunder Buns. After eating their fill, they gave some to Kishu for her Electabuzz and others.
"Yes, indeed!" Kishu nodded vigorously, her face lighting up with amazement. "Your supernatural powers are incredible!"
Naoki smiled and said, "That's because I used special ingredients."
"What are you planning to cook today?" Kishu asked.
Naoki had originally intended to go out and capture the Scroll of Calamity and the Sword of Calamity, but since Kishu was here, he decided to postpone his plans until the next day.
After some brief contemplation, Naoki thought of the bear apprentice, and so he said, "I caught a new Pokemon yesterday when I went to Rampaging Falls on business. I plan to build a bamboo forest for it on the ranch, and today I'm going to buy some bamboo shoots in town. Do you want to come with me?"
"Sure!" Kishu nodded. "Hehe, I can finally experience the daily life of a ranch owner!"
Naoki smiled softly.
He placed the flowers aside and, after informing his sister Mary and the others, drove his pickup truck, along with the curious Pokemon and Kishu, to Drench Town.
(End of Chapter)
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