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Chapter 561: Sinnoh, Rapid Dragon Route Unlocked! The Mini Dragon Molting Ceremony!
Chapter 561: Sinnoh, Rapid Dragon Route Unlocked! The Mini Dragon Molting Ceremony!
[Zhi Shu Farm: Dear customers, starting today, our shop will officially launch delivery services to the Sinnoh Region! Residents of Sinnoh can now place orders with us! Within just one hour, Rapid Dragon Delivery will bring your goods right to your doorstep, ensuring the freshness of your ingredients.]
Upon learning that both the Galactic Team and the Pokemon Hunter Organization had been completely annihilated, Zhi Shu Farm promptly posted this message on the Pokemon Shopping App and the official account of the Pokemon Forum.
As soon as this news broke, it caused a huge stir among the numerous netizens who followed Zhi Shu Farm.
What? Is Zhi Shu Farm launching delivery services to the Sinnoh Region now?
This is fantastic!
Netizens living in the Sinnoh Region couldn't contain their excitement and immediately logged onto the Pokemon Shopping App, entering Zhi Shu Farm's shop to start a shopping spree.
They ordered Life Sheep Milk, Moo Milk, high-quality rock salt, Paldea Apples, and more! It wasn't that these items were unavailable in the Sinnoh Region, but the Rapid Dragon Delivery service was incredibly fresh, and they had never seen a Rapid Dragon Pokemon before. With just a purchase from the shop, they could encounter this rare and mysterious dragon Pokemon, so why not?
Well... Life Sheep Milk and the delicious rock salt produced by the Salt Rock Giants were indeed unavailable in the Sinnoh Region.
Within just half an hour, orders from the Sinnoh Region skyrocketed.
Before the hour was up, some netizens in the Sinnoh Region had already received their goods delivered by Rapid Dragons.
They eagerly took out their phones to take photos with the delivery Rapid Dragons, then shared them online, showing off to netizens from other regions.
Netizens from the Johto and Paldea Regions were already accustomed to this.
Some netizens even commented: "Look at them, they've never seen the world!" However, netizens from Unova, Kanto, Johto, and Kalos were green with envy.
Why did the Sinnoh Region get this privilege? Some netizens, unwilling to accept this, and also wanting to enjoy the Rapid Dragon Delivery service, started researching, trying to find a pattern in Zhi Shu Farm's delivery service launches for different regions.
After a day and night of searching, they indeed found some clues.
That morning, a post titled "Exploring the Secrets of Zhi Shu Farm's Delivery Service Launches" was published online.
[I believe many of you have long wondered why Zhi Shu Farm's shop unlocks delivery services to specific regions at particular times. There is indeed a pattern to this, and it's quite terrifying! From the previous Johto case to today's Sinnoh, there's a chilling connection!]
[After my relentless efforts, I finally discovered the reason. If you also want to unlock the Rapid Dragon Delivery service in your region, come and take a look!]
[The Johto League's ban was lifted last summer. Do you know what happened in Johto during that time? I believe many have already guessed it.]
[That's right! Last summer, influenced by the Magma Team and the Aqua Team, the Earth Deity Groudon and the Sea Deity Kyogre awakened and engaged in a great battle. Afterward, Groudon and Kyogre disappeared, and the Magma Team and Aqua Team disbanded...]
[As you can see, many have already guessed that, just like the Galactic Team and the Pokemon Hunter Organization in the Sinnoh Region, the key to unlocking the Rapid Dragon Delivery service lies here!]
[The Rapid Dragon Route is only unlocked when an evil organization in a region is eliminated.]
[Does this mean that regions without the service still have evil organizations capturing Pokemon?]
This conclusion immediately sparked another frenzy online.
What?! Is that the reason?! Netizens from the Alola Region exclaimed, "But we don't have any evil organizations here!"
Netizens from the Galar Region agreed, "Neither do we."
Kalos Region: "+1"
Netizens from Kanto and Johto Regions commented with ellipses, "...", as every trainer in Kanto had heard of Team Rocket.
Indeed, anyone who had been to the Kanto Region would have heard rumors of Team Rocket to some extent.
That damnable evil organization specialized in stealing and capturing others' Pokemon! Especially in the past few years, when they were at their most rampant, though the phenomenon had diminished in recent years, Team Rocket had not disappeared.
Therefore, many speculated that they might have undergone a transformation.
Netizens from the Unova Region also stated that they hadn't encountered any traces of evil organizations.
However, they often saw an organization claiming to protect Pokemon and liberate them from Poke Balls, occasionally holding speeches in the squares of major cities.
The online discussion among netizens eventually centered around the question, "Does the region we live in have an evil organization?"
These netizens even took the initiative to search for suspicious individuals, going as far as creating a dedicated forum to share their findings.
When Shizuru realized that all this commotion was sparked by the expansion of his family's shop's delivery areas, he nearly choked on the water in his mouth.
He curiously scrolled through the comments on the forum, and within just a few days, netizens from the Unova Region had discovered the Plasma Gang, a hidden organization operating in the shadows of the Unova Region.
This organization advocated for the liberation of Pokemon, yet they themselves used Poke Balls to capture Pokemon, making them highly suspicious.
Some netizens expressed their intention to secretly tail the speakers of these liberation speeches.
Seeing this, netizens from other regions also joined in, becoming Pokemon detectives to assist the Unova netizens in their search for the evil organization.
At this rate, it seemed like it wouldn't be long before they exposed the secrets of these villainous organizations...
"In the internet age, there's truly no privacy!" Shizuru couldn't help but exclaim, unaware that he might upset Kyeseth.
Of course, these ordinary people might not have much impact on the Plasma Gang's plans; the key players to watch were the powerful Trainers behind the scenes in the Unova Region, such as Adak, the Champion King.
However, what intrigued Shizuru the most were the netizens' comments about Team Rocket.
Had Team Rocket reduced their theft of random Trainers' Pokemon in recent years?
It was common knowledge that Team Rocket operated in both legal and illegal spheres, with Giovanni secretly ordering his subordinates to steal Pokemon while publicly maintaining the facade of a legitimate business owner with connections to celebrities and upstanding citizens.
Was Giovanni beginning to reform?
Or did he find the act of randomly stealing Trainers' Pokemon too distasteful, leading him to rein in his Team Rocket members? Shizuru couldn't help but ponder.
He was snapped out of his thoughts by the roar of a Rapidash outside the door.
Oh well, none of this had much to do with him.
Shizuru stood up and walked towards the door.
Today was the Mini Dragon Molting Ceremony in the Dragon Homeland, and early in the morning, he had received an invitation from the Rapidash to visit the Dragon Homeland and witness the mass evolution ceremony of the Minccino.
Speaking of which, the Shiny Minccino he had hatched should be close to evolving by now, right?
To ensure the little one's optimal growth and teach it the ways of the Rapidash, Shizuru had previously sent it back to Rapidash Island to live with the other Minccino.
Perfect timing to visit it today!
However, before leaving, he still had some preparations to make.
Shizuru called out to his sister, Aikan Shi, asking her to bring the Bofin and Energy Cube from their home and pack them into a parcel.
As he lifted the parcel, Shizuru couldn't help but envision a crowd of adorable Minccino and Haxorus surrounding him, eagerly awaiting the Bofin.
Just thinking about it made him feel incredibly happy!
"Let's go!"
With snacks for the Minccino in hand, Shizuru approached the Rapidash and Gogoat waiting at the door and spoke to them.
The two Pokemon happily called out, and together, the man and his two Pokemon traveled through the Reversal World and rode the World Tree elevator to the area where Rapidash Island was located.
The World Tree absorbed the sunlight from the outside world, transforming it into a perfect glow that illuminated the interior of the World Tree, creating the ideal ecosystem within, thanks to its self-regulating environment.
It was morning, and golden sunlight bathed the deep blue sea, causing the waves to shimmer with light. The gentle waves lapped against the rocks surrounding Rapidash Island, leaving a large patch of white foam on the shore.
In the center of the island was a circular lake, surrounded by lush, verdant trees. The Rapidash on the island had gathered by the rocks near the shore.
Beside them, seven or eight Minccino were rubbing against the rocks.
Shizuru landed with the Gogoat and Rapidash nearby.
Upon seeing him, the Minccino immediately shifted their attention to Shizuru.
The Shiny Minccino that Shizuru had personally hatched flew over excitedly and jumped into his arms.
"Minccino!"
"It's been a while, Minccino! Are you participating in the molting ceremony today?" Shizuru smiled and patted the Minccino's head, only to notice that its skin was slightly damp.
A portion of its skin even had a crack.
This was a sign that it was about to molt!
Shizuru quickly said, "Go ahead and molt! I'll wait here for you. I brought lots of snacks, so let's eat together after you're done!"
Hearing this, the Minccino's face lit up with joy, and the other Minccino were also very excited.
The Rapidash who had been accompanying the Minccinos during their molting process couldn't help but turn their attention to the package on Shizuru's back upon hearing these words.
Their keen noses had already located the delicious treats, and the aroma was tantalizing.
"Gulp!"
The Rapidash couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
The giant Rapidash and the elder Rapidash standing nearby exchanged glances.
"Roar!" the elder Rapidash let out an aged cry.
The Rapidash reluctantly averted their gaze.
On Rapidash Island, this elderly Rapidash held a position akin to the Dragon Elder.
The Minccino's molting ceremony continued.
Facing the reef, they vigorously rubbed against it, not stopping for a moment.
Shizuru, intrigued, watched this scene and couldn't resist taking out his Lotad Phone to record this rare sight.
The evolution process of Minccino is quite unique; unlike other Pokemon, they don't evolve as soon as they reach the required strength.
Before evolving, they must molt several times, shedding their juvenile skin completely before they can begin their evolution into Haxorus.
The Minccino's molting method is simple and rough—they rub their bodies against hard objects like rocks until they shed all their dragon skin.
Perhaps due to Shizuru's arrival and their eagerness to taste the delicious Bofin, all the Minccino seemed to have an unspoken agreement to speed up their rubbing against the reef.
Soon, a white light shone on one of the Minccino, resembling an evolution light but not as dazzling and eye-catching.
Within the light, a crack appeared on the Minccino's head, and then, like taking off a one-piece outfit, they slowly shed their skin from head to tail.
The newly molted Minccino happily jumped out of its "clothes" and immediately rushed towards Shizuru.
"Moo~"
Shizuru quickly reached out to catch it. The freshly molted Minccino's body was incredibly soft, and touching it felt like caressing the softest silk in the world.
"There, there," Shizuru took off his backpack and took out a piece of Bofin, feeding it to this Minccino.
The other Minccino, seeing this, hurriedly increased their rubbing speed.
In no time, more Minccino glowed with a thick white light.
The second, third, fourth...
Five minutes later, all the Minccino had finished molting. In that instant, they flew towards Shizuru, excitedly surrounding him, their mouths emitting a "Moo-moo-moo" sound.
Shizuru: "..."
The Dragon Elder looked on with satisfaction.
Good, these young ones have grown again! Shizuru spread out a picnic cloth on the ground, poured out all the Bofin and Energy Cubes he had brought, forming a small mountain, and let the Minccino feast.
As the Minccino enjoyed the delicious Bofin and Energy Cubes, they felt incredibly happy in their dragon lives!
They couldn't wait to evolve into Rapidash! That way, they could become powerful couriers like the others.
Not only could they travel the world, but they could also eat Bofin every day, which made them incredibly excited!
The Rapidash who had stayed behind on Rapidash Island couldn't help but drool at this sight.
Meanwhile, Shizuru went to the reef and picked up a Minccino's skin.
The freshly shed skin felt wet and slippery, and it was intact.
Shizuru recalled that Minccino skin was highly valued among humans.
Their shed skin could be used as a precious material for high-end goods, making it extremely expensive. Even without being crafted into goods, the price of Minccino dragon skin was exorbitant.
What a valuable find!
Shizuru couldn't resist picking up all eight dragon skins near the reef.
During this process, he also used his ability to check the information about these Minccino skins.
[Minccino's Shed Skin: A precious item that can be used to craft handicrafts and is extremely valuable. It can also be used in cooking, and the resulting dish will have the special effect of 'Dragon Mantle'.]
Upon reading this description, Shizuru was momentarily stunned.
What? Minccino skin can be used in cooking? That sounds a bit scary.
However, upon closer inspection, the effect of this item should be similar to the snake molting products sold in Chinese medicine shops in his previous life. Similarly, Minccino's shed skin could also be used medicinally.
With this thought, Shizuru felt more at ease.
"I wonder what the effect of 'Dragon Mantle' will be..."
(End of Chapter)
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