This Time, I'm Not Going To Be A Trainer. Chapter 571: A Baby on the Way? Becoming a Gym Leader and Collecting Six Electric-type Pokemon - Novel Cool

Chapter 571: A Baby on the Way? Becoming a Gym Leader and Collecting Six Electric-type Pokemon

Chapter 571: A Baby on the Way? Becoming a Gym Leader and Collecting Six Electric-type Pokemon

On March 31st, League Year 202, the last day of spring, the Nangguang Gym was closed for a break, so Qi Shu stayed at the farm to help Shizuru with some simple tasks.

As soon as spring ended, the scorching summer would arrive. Before the change of seasons, all the crops in the fields needed to be harvested and then replanted with summer crop seeds.

The couple worked together to pile the harvested crops into the warehouse and then headed to the Tree Orchard to pick the ripe tree fruits.

Qi Shu went to the chicken coop to collect eggs with the help of Babu Tubba, while Shizuru went to the underground cave where the Tridactyl Mole and Salt Rock Golem lived to gather rock salt.

By the time they finished all the tasks, it was already noon.

Qi Shu somehow found a handkerchief and, standing on her tiptoes, wiped the sweat off Shizuru's forehead. She then smiled and said, "Tired? I'll cook. I recently learned two new dishes; let me treat you to my cooking!"

Shizuru bent down to make it easier for Qi Shu to wipe his sweat. A smile appeared on his face as he said, "Okay, then I'll go check on the apple orchard."

"Sure, go ahead!"

Qi Shu went home to cook, while Shizuru, accompanied by Gogoat, headed to the apple orchard across the river.

The orchard was filled with apple trees, each bearing large, plump tree fruits. After Shizuru and his Riding Goat's cultivation, the quality of the apples was no less than the red apples from Beishang Village.

However, these top-grade apples often attracted many Pokemon, including the Fruitworm.

There used to be a Fruitworm in the orchard, but it had evolved into a Honeydew Dragon and was sent by Shizuru to live on the World Tree.

After carefully inspecting the apple orchard, Shizuru, as expected, spotted several newly moved-in Fruitworms.

Gogoat went forward and sniffed their bodies, causing the Fruitworms to shrink back in fear and tremble.

Shizuru: "..."

"Alright, Gogoat, don't scare them," Shizuru said helplessly.

Shizuru had no intention of driving these Pokemon away.

The presence of Fruitworms indicated that his apples were of good quality, and their small appetites meant minimal damage to the orchard unless their population grew significantly.

As for the potential future overpopulation of Fruitworms...

Shizuru decided to deal with it later! If necessary, he could call upon the new trainers who came to challenge the farm to capture the Fruitworms.

After inspecting the apple orchard, Shizuru headed to the Pompom Sheep farm to check on the condition of the sheep.

The Pompom Sheep were leisurely lying on a small hill, basking in the sun and enjoying the pasture.

Just watching them made one feel refreshed and uplifted, brightening their mood.

After spending some time there, Shizuru heard Qi Shu's call.

"Dinner's ready!"

Shizuru stood up and smiled at Gogoat, saying, "Let's go back!"

"Ah gah!" Gogoat immediately followed.

The two returned home, and Little Aikan Shi had already set the table with food.

The table was filled with a variety of dishes, making it look very sumptuous.

Qi Shu smiled and said, "How does it look? I prepared it with my sister!"

"Ai~" Little Aikan Shi nodded happily beside them.

The table was set with Steamed Mandarinfish, Pan-fried Meat Skewers, Mapo Tofu, Cucumber Salad, Shrimp Steamed Eggs, and more, all looking very delicious. Shizuru couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Amazing!"

"Hehe, don't you know who I am? Let's call everyone back for dinner! I even made special sheep milk treats for Babu Tubba and Eevee!"

As Qi Shu spoke, her expression suddenly turned a bit unpleasant, and a wave of nausea hit her. Instinctively, she covered her mouth.

"Ah gah?"

Gogoat and Elekid, who were waiting for dinner, immediately looked over.

Noticing this, Shizuru furrowed his brows and quickly patted Qi Shu's back, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Did you overwork yourself this morning? Don't do it next time; leave it all to me."

After a while, the feeling subsided a little, and Qi Shu seemed a bit listless.

"I don't know what's been going on lately..."

Hearing this, Gogoat seemed to understand something. It suddenly realized and turned its gaze to Qi Shu's belly, "Ah gah!"

After its call, the other Pokemon also looked over.

Skiddo, Little Aikan Shi, Fairy Eevee, Eevee...

"Hmm?" Qi Shu was puzzled, "What's wrong with my belly?"

Seeing this, Shizuru froze, and a thought he dared not believe popped into his mind.

Could it be...?!

The next moment, their gazes met, and miraculously, Qi Shu understood Shizuru's meaning.

Nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite... could she be pregnant?

"It can't be true, right?" Qi Shu felt like she was dreaming.

"I don't know. Let's finish dinner and go to the hospital for a check-up," Shizuru forced himself to calm down and supported Qi Shu as she sat down. "Are you feeling better now? Is there anything you want to eat? If not, I'll make something special for you."

"Hehe!" Qi Shu laughed foolishly, "I want to eat your boiled fish!"

"Wait, I'll go make it now." Shizuru looked at Babu Tubba and Gogoat, "You guys start eating; don't wait for me!"

He hurried to the kitchen, took out the fish he had bought from the Zi Qin Market that morning, and began cooking.

At the table, Qi Shu curiously caressed her belly.

Was she really going to have a baby?

The Pokemon nearby also realized what had happened.

Little Aikan Shi's face lit up with happiness, "Ai~" It seemed the family would soon welcome a new life.

Gogoat was excited, thinking it would soon meet its little master.

The image of their last farewell was still vivid in his mind. The young master had held onto its claws, asking when it would return...

And now, it really wanted to tell the young master: It's back.

Babu Tubba's face was filled with curiosity, as it also had parents and understood what it meant to have a baby.

Shizuru's child... Could they become good friends like in the book 'Warm Lava Worm's Home'?

"Bamo!" How exciting! They could play hide-and-seek together!

Shizuru quickly prepared a boiled fish dish for lunch. After the meal, he entrusted the farm's affairs to the Aikan Shi siblings and, accompanied by Gogoat and Skiddo, drove to the Zi Qin Town Hospital with Qi Shu.

The hospital doctor was startled by Gogoat, and after understanding their purpose, began examining Qi Shu.

Soon, the results were in.

"Congratulations, there's a baby in this lady's belly," the doctor said with a smile, looking at the young couple.

Upon hearing this, Shizuru was stunned, his mind going blank.

What? She's really pregnant...

Does this mean he's about to become a father? His mind flashed to the image of a cute child calling him 'Dad' in a childish voice, and Shizuru felt his eyes well up with tears.

Great!

"Take care of yourself and avoid overworking. Get plenty of rest and nutrition so the baby can grow up healthy," the doctor advised.

"Okay!" Shizuru's mind raced, and on the way back, he told Qi Shu, "From today, you'll stay home and rest. Don't go to the Gym; ask Eci for maternity leave!"

Qi Shu was also excited, but seeing Shizuru's reaction, she was speechless, "Is it really that dramatic?"

"You heard the doctor," Shizuru repeated, "Rest and don't overwork. Zi Qin Town and Nian Guang City are so far apart, and Rapidash flies so fast. What if something happens if you don't take care?"

"Am I that fragile?" Qi Shu's confidence wavered at his words, though she initially thought it wasn't a big deal.

"You still need to be more careful," Shizuru said, taking out his phone and calling Eci. He explained the situation and asked for maternity leave for Qi Shu.

"Congratulations," Eci's cheerful voice came through, "But... If the Nangguang Gym is closed for such a long time, it will affect this year's League Tournament."

Eci's voice sounded a bit hesitant.

This year, the Paldia League underwent reforms, planning to host a League Tournament like other regions, where trainers with eight badges would battle to determine the strongest.

And now, there was a problem at the Nangguang Gym...

Qi Shu also felt it wasn't quite right, "It's not that dramatic! I feel fine now, and Pokemon battles don't require intense exercise; you just need to command with your mouth."

Shizuru: "..."

He began to wonder if he was being too anxious.

On the other end of the call, Eci listened to the couple's conversation, a slight smile forming on her lips.

She pretended to be nonchalant and said, "However, if you can find an excellent trainer to help manage the Nangguang Gym, I think Qi Shu can rest assured."

"What?" Both Shizuru and Qi Shu were taken aback.

Eci explained, "In the Paldea Region, this is allowed. Qi Shu's Gym specializes in Electric-type Pokemon, so as long as you find a trainer with six Electric-type Pokemon and strength not inferior to Gym Leader level, they can fill in for Qi Shu."

Is that possible? Shizuru was surprised, but the problem was, where could he find a trainer that met these requirements to temporarily lead the Nangguang Gym?

Wait a minute!

Shizuru suddenly remembered something.

Although he wasn't a professional trainer, he also had some Electric-type Pokemon, and their strength was no less than Gym Leader level.

So, could he do it? With this thought, Shizuru asked, "Can I?"

Hearing this, Qi Shu was slightly taken aback, looking at him in disbelief.

But Eci, on the other end of the call, smiled and said, "Of course! Your strength is well-known to us, Shizuru. As long as you have six Electric-type Pokemon, you can fill in for Qi Shu."

Electric-type Pokemon...

Babu Tubba counts as one, Raichu counts as one, and Palkia, currently on the World Tree, could also come to help.

Additionally, there's the Pikachu that Mewtwo brought, but including the Pokemon on the World Tree, the farm currently only has four Pokemon.

"Of course, it's not limited to Electric-type Pokemon," Eci added, "If a Pokemon's Primal form is Electric-type, it can also participate in Gym battles!"

This solved Shizuru's urgent problem, as there were many Pokemon on the farm and the World Tree, and there must be some with Primal Electric types.

In that case, he just needed to use Primal Energy to check which Pokemon had the Primal Electric type.

With this thought, Shizuru agreed, "Okay, I'll fill in."

"Then it's settled!" Eci smiled and said, "I'll register your Gym Leader information. The Nangguang Gym can rest for three days, and during this time, you can familiarize yourself with the Gym Leader's work. After that, you can directly go to the Gym to receive challengers."

"Alright," Shizuru nodded in agreement.

The call ended, and Eci's smile couldn't be hidden.

"I'm indeed a person with foresight," Eci said.

Xinli: "..."

Upon returning to the farm, Shizuru immediately began checking the Primal attributes of the Pokemon on the farm using the Primal Orb.

From Riding Goat to Salt Rock Golem, and then from Salt Rock Golem to Pompom Sheep.

However, after searching for half a day, Shizuru disappointingly discovered that none of the Pokemon in the farm had the Primal Electric attribute...

Qi Shu followed behind and, seeing the situation, spoke up, "If it's really not possible, I can also let you command the Elekid group!"

"Don't worry, I'll go check on the World Tree again." Shizuru replied, "If it's really not possible, we'll talk then."

After saying this, he passed through the Inverted World and headed to the World Tree, where he conducted Primal attribute checks for the Pokemon there.

Mewtwo was Primal Ice, Milotic was Primal Dragon, Oliva was Primal Grass, and Dragonite was Primal Flying...

Kirlia saw the lively atmosphere here and also came over to join in the fun.

Shizuru checked it, and with a dazzling light flashing, a large yellow lightbulb with lightning runes appeared on Kirlia's head.

"Huh?" Kirlia looked at its head in confusion.

But Shizuru heaved a sigh of relief, having found the fifth "Electric"-type Pokemon.

"Kirlia, are you willing to help me with something?" Shizuru asked.

"Of course! Kirlia is willing!" Kirlia replied with a lively tone, as Shizuru had also helped it before, so now it was Kirlia's turn to help Shizuru!

Shizuru heaved a sigh of relief.

Babu Tubba, Raichu, Palkia, Pikachu, and Kirlia.

"... "

The only issue was that these Pokemon were too powerful, which might be a challenge for challengers, but as the Nangguang Gym was an Electric-type Gym, it could only use Electric-type Pokemon...

Oh well, those trainers would just have to endure these ten months; if necessary, he could go easy on them later!

With Kirlia, there were currently five Electric-type Pokemon.

He was just one short of assembling six Electric-type Pokemon.

However, fate often played tricks like this; after an afternoon of checking, Shizuru didn't find another Electric-type Pokemon.

Although Babu Tubba's parents were also Electric-type Pokemon, they worked on the World Tree and were of advanced age, perfect for retirement and a leisurely life, not suitable for intense Pokemon battles.

Shizuru bid farewell to the World Tree and returned to the farm.

"Did you find it?" Qi Shu asked.

Shizuru shook his head, "Just one more."

"Then I'll leave Elekid to you!" Qi Shu said, having already discussed this with Elekid, who happily accepted.

Shizuru was about to thank her when he suddenly received a message from Ho-Oh.

[Ho-Oh: Shizuru, are you looking for an Electric-type Pokemon?]

Shizuru was slightly startled.

[Ho-Oh: Kirlia told me, and it's happy to help you.]

[Wing King: Yes, just one more to go.]

[Ho-Oh: In that case, I think I can help you with this.]

Ho-Oh was referring to Thunderon, and judging by the time, Thunderon might be close to arriving at the farm? Perfect, let Thunderon help the Rainbow Hero, and let them get to know each other better.

However, Shizuru couldn't understand Ho-Oh's intention.

[Wing King: What?]

[Ho-Oh: You'll see it soon.]

Upon seeing this message, Shizuru froze in place.

See it? What was Ho-Oh talking about? From its words, it seemed a Pokemon might be on its way to the farm.

Wait! Shizuru suddenly thought of an Electric-type Pokemon related to Ho-Oh.

It was probably referring to Thunderon, one of the Three Sacred Birds.

What was going on? Were Thunderon and the others on their way to the farm?

Shizuru was a bit dazed, but after some contemplation, he quickly calmed down and decided to observe the situation before making a decision.

As for now... it was time to name his baby!

Late at night, Shizuru sat at his desk, reviewing materials.

Seeing this, Qi Shu was helpless, "Isn't it too early to name it now?"

"Too early?" Shizuru was puzzled, "If we name it now, we won't have to think about it later!"

Qi Shu thought carefully and realized it was indeed the case, so she joined the naming process.

In the end, the couple selected over a dozen names.

Brave Tree, Excellent Tree, Protected Tree, Little Tree, Tranquil Tree...

Looking at these names, both Shizuru and Qi Shu were undecided.

"How about Tranquil Tree for a girl and Protected Tree for a boy?" Qi Shu suggested, but after a few seconds, she shook her head, "Little Tree also sounds good! I want them all!"

Shizuru: "... "

He shook his head helplessly, thought carefully, and his peripheral vision suddenly noticed Gogoat beside him.

Shizuru brought the paper to Gogoat.

"Ah gah?" Gogoat lifted its head.

Shizuru smiled and said to it, "Gogoat, we're planning to name the baby in my belly, but we can't decide which one. Do you see any you like?"

As he spoke, Shizuru read out the names on the paper.

"Excellent Tree, Protected Tree, Little Tree..."

Hearing these names, Gogoat blinked, lowered its head to look at the paper in front of it, and its mind conjured an image of its master. Then, without hesitation, it raised its large claw and placed it on one of the names.

"Little Tree?" Qi Shu saw the name and was delighted, "Little Tree, hehe, it sounds cute!"

Gogoat nodded in agreement, "Ah gah!"

"In that case, it's decided." Seeing the human and Pokemon like this, Shizuru smiled and said, "If it's a girl, we'll call her Little Tree, and if it's a boy, we'll call him Protected Tree!"

(End of Chapter)

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