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Chapter 508: Croconaw vs. Miltank! Akane's Attention!
Chapter 508: Croconaw vs. Miltank! Akane's Attention!
"We've finally arrived at Shizu Town. According to the students of the Padia School, the Naoki Ranch should be around here, right?"
Contrarian Arbok, whose real name is Ye Sheng, has finally reached his destination after a long journey.
This is a bustling and prosperous seaside town, with bustling pedestrians and street vendors selling all sorts of souvenirs and gifts.
As Ye Sheng walked along the road, he curiously took in the novel sights around him.
Soon, something in the window of a glass display case caught his eye.
"Hmm? Doesn't this little wooden sculpture look a lot like the legendary King of Abundance, Reigwan?" Ye Sheng muttered.
Coincidentally, the owner of the shop came out at that moment. Hearing this, he smiled, revealing his teeth:
"That's right! It's Reigwan! Our Shizu Town is the birthplace of Reigwan culture! How about it, outsider? 998 League dollars for a Reigwan figurine. It doesn't matter if you don't follow the faith, it'll still make a great decoration for your home!"
"998? That's pretty cheap." Ye Sheng examined the intricately crafted legendary Pokemon figurine, thinking that since he'd come all this way, he might as well bring back some souvenirs. "Boss, I'll take this!"
"Alright!"
Without hesitation, Ye Sheng paid for the figurine and held it up, aiming the phone Rotom's camera at it:
"Everyone, can you see this? It's a legendary Pokemon figurine. But come to think of it, this is Reigwan, right? That legendary Pokemon is really popular around here!"
As he spoke, Ye Sheng noticed paintings and symbols of Reigwan on the buildings.
This indicated that Reigwan culture was thriving in this town, known as Shizu Town.
"You don't see this kind of thing very often!" Ye Sheng said to the viewers in his livestream. "As far as I know, the only other place where legendary Pokemon culture is prevalent is the Yan Zhu City in the Chengdu area."
Some people were quite curious about Reigwan, the legendary Pokemon.
Immediately, the livestream chat was filled with comments.
【If I remember correctly, Reigwan originally came from the Galar region, right?】
【Yes, it's a shame that it was forgotten by the people there. But now that Reigwan has come to this place and is revered by so many, it must be happy.】
【Come on, streamer, stop wandering around town and get to that ranch already!】
【+1】
"Alright, alright, I'm going there now!" Seeing the viewership of his livestream starting to drop, Ye Sheng quickly assured his audience that he was on his way.
He found a shop by the roadside and, after inquiring about the location from the local owner, soon learned the exact address of the Naoki Ranch.
Ye Sheng hurried in that direction, and after about half an hour of walking, a vast ranch finally came into view in the fields ahead.
"Look! There are so many Drapion in the sky!"
Ye Sheng suddenly noticed a group of Drapion flying overhead, each carrying a uniform satchel that seemed to suggest they were engaged in some sort of work.
"What's going on? Have these Pokemon been caught by someone?" Ye Sheng exclaimed in surprise. He couldn't wait to share this rare sight with his livestream audience.
However, just then, a stream of comments started flowing across his screen.
【What's so surprising about that?】
【The streamer really hasn't gotten out much. I suggest you do a proper search for Naoki Ranch. That store uses Drapion as delivery Pokemon to send packages to customers.】
【Hmm? Could this Naoki be the same person as that Naoki? There are said to be 23,496 people named Naoki worldwide, but what a coincidence if it's the same person!】
【But speaking of that store, their products are quite amazing, especially the super-effective sheep's milk! It's just a shame that Naoki's opening hours are so erratic. It seems like running the store is just a hobby for him…】
【Hearing you guys talk about him makes me even more curious about this guy.】
At that moment, Ye Sheng was also brimming with curiosity.
As everyone knows, Drapion is an extremely rare and valuable Pokemon, and very few trainers have been able to catch them.
And yet, here there were so many Drapion!
If they had indeed been caught by this Naoki, then the rumors circulating on the internet about a hidden boss must be true!
Realizing this, Ye Sheng's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but approach the entrance of the ranch.
What greeted him was a well-maintained farm with orderly fields and grassy patches.
It was morning, and the golden sunlight bathed the ranch in a warm glow. Some Pokemon were leisurely playing in the fields.
There was a Ride Mountain Goat sunbathing, Combee collecting nectar, a Miltank chewing on grass, a Volcarona fluttering by, and even many Pokemon he had never seen before.
In front of a stable, a man dressed in blue overalls, with a tall and sturdy build and the appearance of a rancher, was pouring feed into the troughs.
Just then, a red Pokemon that had been sunbathing on the grass spotted Ye Sheng.
Its golden pupils instantly locked onto him, and Ye Sheng felt as if he were being stared down by a fierce Pokemon, sending a chill down his spine.
[???]
[What is that Pokemon?]
[Such a scary gaze!]
"Hey?" Ye Sheng froze in his tracks, raising his hand in a wave, trying his best to convey his friendly intentions to the Pokemon.
"Hmm?"
At that moment, Naoki noticed the commotion behind him. He turned his head and saw a pale-faced young man standing at the entrance, with a Grass Snake Pokemon perched on his shoulder—a Snivy, one of the Unova region's Grass-type starter Pokemon.
However, his gaze was fixed on Croconaw, and it seemed like he was startled by Croconaw's appearance.
"Go ahead and eat. I'll go take a look."
Naoki emptied the bucket of carrots into the feed troughs for the Drifblim and Vanilluxe as he spoke to them.
The two Pokemon snorted indifferently, indicating that they understood, and then lowered their heads to munch on the carrots.
Naoki walked over, patted Croconaw's head, and asked, "Who are you?"
Only then did Ye Sheng react, hurriedly replying, "Umm... Hello! I'm Ye Sheng, a livestreamer. There have been rumors about you online recently, and everyone is very curious, so I wanted to come and visit you!"
Naoki instantly understood.
He glanced at the Rotom Phone floating in the air, nodding, "I see... So, how do you want to get to know me?"
Ye Sheng quickly replied, "I also want to have a Pokemon battle with Miltank!"
Naoki: "?"
Naoki was perplexed as to why these people had such a strong interest in his milk-producing Pokemon.
He was about to refuse, but seeing Miltank's eager expression, he eventually agreed.
"Alright, I accept your challenge."
Miltank had enjoyed the feeling of rolling into people during their previous battle and seemed to be in high spirits for another round.
Naoki put away his tools, washed his hands, and then made his way to the battle arena.
"I don't know why you want to battle Miltank, but since you want to give it a try, we have no reason to refuse." Naoki said,
Surprisingly, Ye Sheng did not send out Snivy. Instead, he took out another Poke Ball from his pocket: "Okay, we're ready!"
With that, he threw the Poke Ball forward with force.
Accompanied by a flash of white light, a large, muscular Pokemon with light brown skin appeared on the battlefield.
It had a long and powerful jaw, stripes of a darker shade running across its body, and three sharp claws on each hand and foot, giving it a very aggressive appearance.
Naoki instantly recognized the Pokemon.
It was a Krokorok, a Pokemon from the Unova region. Combined with the Snivy, it was clear that this person had come from the Unova region.
The viewers in the livestream also saw the two Pokemon that had been sent out.
[Is the streamer planning to use Krokorok to take on Miltank?]
[If I'm not mistaken, Krokorok can learn Dig and Sand Tomb, moves that counter Miltank's Rolling.]
[Let's place some bets, who do you think will win?]
[I bet on Krokorok!]
[Me too!]
[Well, I'll bet on Miltank winning then!] A comment from a netizen named "Explosively Beautiful Goddess" flashed across the screen.
At the same time, in Goldenrod City, Johto region.
Akane watched the battle unfold on the screen, her eyes filled with curiosity as she observed the man before her.
He was a ranch owner just like her!
"I wonder how you'll handle a tactical disadvantage against Miltank?" Akane was intrigued to see how this ranch owner, Naoki, would perform.
In the ranch, with Naoki's older brother, Manabu, blowing his whistle, the battle officially began.
Miltank started off with its signature Rolling move, curling into a round ball and charging towards Krokorok.
Ye Sheng was prepared for this, and he pointed his finger, giving his command:
"Krokorok, use Dig!"
"Roar!"
Krokorok let out a mighty roar, lowering its body as its sharp claws began to dig into the ground rapidly, sending dirt flying. In an instant, a large hole appeared, and Krokorok dove into it.
The next second, Miltank charged towards the hole.
[Oh no! Miltank is going to fall into the hole!]
[Won't Miltank be unable to use Rolling now? Looks like Miltank's move was easily countered!]
Just as everyone thought Miltank would fall into the hole, it suddenly changed direction, spinning like a top around the hole that Krokorok had dug.
!!!
Ye Sheng's eyes widened in shock at this sight.
How could this be?!
The viewers in the livestream were equally baffled, their screens filled with question marks.
At first, they hadn't thought much of Miltank's Rolling move, but now they were intrigued.
A super roll with no dead angles or recoil from any direction...
Mama mia, how was the big milk tank able to pull that off?!
A shocked Ye Sheng was at a loss for what to do next, unable to give his next command.
The hooligan crocodile, hiding underground, was also at a loss for what to do. Without hearing any instructions from its Trainer, it was unsure if it should emerge from the ground to launch a surprise attack.
"Miltank, pay attention to the ground," Naoki said calmly.
Although the hooligan crocodile hiding underground couldn't attack Miltank, it could sense the ground shifting and use that to determine the crocodile's location!
Soon, Miltank had found its target.
"Moo!"
"Good, stomp on that spot," Naoki instructed.
"Oh no, Krokorok, get out of there!" Ye Sheng realized his grave mistake. He shouldn't have been so distracted.
Hearing its Trainer's command, Krokorok reacted immediately, but it was a step too slow.
Miltank rolled with lightning speed above Krokorok and then leaped high, uncoiling from its ball shape as it fell.
Its huge hooves stomped down on the small mound of dirt.
The underground tunnel that Krokorok had dug immediately collapsed, and to avoid suffocation from being buried, Krokorok frantically dug its claws into the dirt, trying to climb out.
However, as soon as half its body emerged from the ground, a rapidly rolling Miltank charged straight at it.
Krokorok: !!!
The next second, Miltank collided head-on with Krokorok.
Krokorok's vision exploded in stars.
"Krokorok, watch out!" Ye Sheng shouted.
Krokorok shook its head to clear its vision and tried to regain its senses.
It turned to check on Miltank, but Miltank had already turned around and was charging at its face again! Once, twice, in front, behind, left, right...
Miltank transformed into an unstoppable battering ram, relentlessly slamming into Krokorok from all directions.
Its speed increased, the force of its rolls grew stronger, and it moved too fast for Krokorok to react.
With the final roll, Krokorok collapsed to the ground, defeated.
At that moment, the whole world fell silent.
【What a terrifying Miltank!】
【A relentless assault, not giving Krokorok any chance to react...】
【Incredible! Before today, I never imagined a Miltank could be so formidable! As expected of a retired Champion Trainer!】
Messages flashed rapidly across the screen of the Rotom Phone.
"Wow, that was amazing!" Ye Sheng exclaimed involuntarily.
His original plan had been to have Krokorok use Dig to trap Miltank, then lower its speed with a move like Sand Tomb, and finally launch an all-out attack.
But the plan had fallen apart in the face of Miltank's speed. It was just too fast for his tactics to fully unfold.
"I'm sorry, but you lost," Naoki said.
Ye Sheng was speechless.
At that moment, he noticed the Pokemon that had unknowingly gathered around them.
Ye Sheng's mind went back to the statements he had seen from the students of the Padia School.
All sorts of trials, powerful Pokemon, the endlessly regenerating Ride Mountain Goat, the Dragonite that creates storms, the Barboach that generates lightning...
If even the Miltank was this formidable, how strong were the other Pokemon in this ranch? Ye Sheng couldn't even begin to imagine.
After the battle, Ye Sheng's curiosity about the ranch only deepened.
Seeing his expression, Naoki offered to give him a tour of the ranch.
At first, everything was fine.
But then Ye Sheng heard something that made him freeze.
His eyes widened as he looked at Naoki in disbelief. "What do you mean Miltank is just a dairy cow responsible for milk production on the ranch?!"
Was he saying that Miltank wasn't even a battle Pokemon?!
Naoki was taken aback for a moment but replied, "That's right. Miltank's usual job on the ranch is to provide us with fresh MooMoo Milk."
At that moment, a big question mark appeared in Ye Sheng's mind.
The Pokemon that had easily defeated him was just a dairy cow on the ranch?
In the livestream, the viewers were equally stunned when they heard that statement.
The powerful Miltank they had just seen was merely a milk-producing cow?
【?】
As the first question mark appeared, more and more question marks filled the chat, until they dominated the entire screen.
【???】
【????????】
(End of Chapter)
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