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Chapter 584: Thundergod's Battle, Nanggong Gym's Fifth Pokemon!
Chapter 584: Thundergod's Battle, Nanggong Gym's Fifth Pokemon!
【Wing King: I once heard from the Fertility King about this matter. In the past, there was a Pokemon that offered its help and shared its metal body to aid Gal Hoang and Zang Marent in forging the sword and shield. As far as I know, there's only one Pokemon in the world capable of producing that kind of metal, and it's the mystical Pokemon, Metagross.】
【Sonia: Metagross? This is the first time I've heard of this name. Thank you so much, Mr. Shizuru. I'll continue investigating Metagross.】
As Sonia read the reply, Shizuru couldn't help but recall the regret and nostalgia in the Fertility King's tone when he spoke of Metagross's story.
Undoubtedly, Metagross was also considered a legendary hero who saved Galar in the region's folklore.
Shizuru responded to the past.
【Wing King: I have a favor to ask of you.】
【Sonia: What is it?】
【Wing King: If you ever find information about Metagross and discover its location, please let me know. The Fertility King wishes to meet it.】
【Sonia: Okay, I will!】
The next day, after the Nanggong Gym's holiday, Shizuru resumed his daily routine of commuting to the gym for work.
At the Nanggong Gym, Shizuru sat in his office, looking at the list of challengers handed to him by Anya.
【Name: Kross, Hometown: Carlos Region, Gym Badges Collected: 0, Background: Carlos League Top 32.】
【Name: Ariel, Hometown: Unova Region, Gym Badges Collected: 0, Background: Unova Championship Top 10.】
【Name: Loro, Hometown: Johto Region, Gym Badges Collected: 0, Background: Shady Conference Top 8, Grand Festival Champion.】
【...】
As Shizuru scanned the list, his eyes widened in surprise.
"Why are there so many challengers today?"
Anya hesitated, "Because of you, the Nanggong Gym has become extremely popular online. Many people from other regions are coming here to challenge you..."
Shizuru: "..."
He understood; these people weren't here to collect Gym Badges for the Paldea Grand Prix but to specifically harass him, Thunderbird, and Kirakishou! "There are also many influencers trying to ride the trend. They're gathering around Nanggong City's central square, hoping to gain popularity and attention by filming the legendary Pokemon," Anya added.
Shizuru: "..."
These people were infuriating, only adding to his workload!
His fists clenched in anger.
"Should we start the challenges now?" Anya asked impatiently.
"Let's begin!"
Shizuru saw no need to go easy on trainers who weren't here for Gym Badges but to burden him with more work.
This was a perfect opportunity to strengthen his bond with Thundergod, Shizuru thought.
"Okay, I'll go arrange it for you," Anya said as she turned to leave.
Shizuru also brought several Pokemon to the central square in the city center.
The surrounding area was already packed with spectators, and as soon as Shizuru arrived, the crowd erupted in cheers.
Several influencers holding Lotad Phones aimed their cameras downward and shouted:
"Everyone, look! This is the Gym Leader who owns the legendary Pokemon, the Thunderbird, the God of Thunder! I wonder if we'll get to see Thunderbird in action today? Let's wait and see!"
At that moment, a figure slowly emerged from the challenger's entrance on the opposite side of the central square.
It was today's challenger, Kross from the Carlos Region.
Kross was filled with excitement, as she was about to engage in a thrilling Pokemon battle with a legendary Pokemon!
The referee in the center of the arena glanced at the two participants and spoke:
"Welcome, challengers, to the Nanggong Gym. The rules for this Gym battle are 1v1, with each participant limited to using only one Pokemon. The battle will continue until one Pokemon is unable to fight!"
The spectators were equally excited, as the battle was about to begin. Everyone wondered which Pokemon Shizuru would choose for the fight.
Would it be the Thunderbird, capable of controlling thunderclouds and wielding lightning?
Or the mystical Kirakishou, whose adorable appearance belied its strength, capable of defeating opponents with a single Cataclysmic Wish?
Or perhaps the special form of Babu Tubba, rumored to oversee the lightning trial?
The thought of witnessing Shizuru's Pokemon overpowering the challengers sent shivers of excitement through the audience.
"Go, Shizuru! Shizuru!"
"Bring out Thunderbird and crush her!"
"I want to see Kirakishou! Kirakishou is so cute! Let's see it in action again!"
At that moment, under the watchful eyes of the spectators and the live stream audience, Shizuru, standing at one end of the battlefield, made his move.
He took out a seemingly ordinary Poke Ball from his waist and tossed it into the air.
The audience's gaze followed the action intently.
With a flash of white light, a Pokemon appeared on the battlefield.
It was a mysterious Pokemon resembling a tiger, with a solemn expression and a sleek, golden-yellow fur.
Its eyes were blood-red, and black lightning-like patterns adorned its golden fur, while its sturdy limbs and sharp fangs further emphasized its extraordinary nature.
This scene unfolded before the audience in the live stream and those surrounding the square.
The next moment, everyone's eyes widened in disbelief, gazing at the unfamiliar Pokemon.
"Oh my god! Another completely unknown Pokemon!"
"Does anyone know it?"
"I do! If I'm not mistaken, this Pokemon is likely the legendary Raikou of the Johto region!"
"Raikou?"
"Yes, according to rumors, it has an inseparable connection with Ho-Oh. Raikou, Entei, and Suicune were resurrected by Ho-Oh and began roaming the world. As far as I know, there are even people who have spent their entire lives following Suicune's trail, yet they never got to see it until their final moments."
A Johto region netizen shared this information with the audience.
"Resurrected by Ho-Oh... Does that mean there's only one Raikou, Suicune, and Entei in the world?!" Someone noticed the crucial detail.
"That's right. From a certain perspective, they're even rarer than Thundergod, as there have been multiple sightings of Thundergod around the world."
And now, Shizuru had captured such a rare and legendary Pokemon...
This meant that Shizuru was the only human in the world acknowledged by Raikou!
Amazing!
On the battlefield, Raikou scanned the surrounding crowd, its first encounter with such a large human gathering, causing it to become cautious.
"Don't worry, it's alright," the Rainbow Hero's voice reassured from behind. Raikou retracted its gaze and calmed down slightly.
Across the battlefield, Kross's eyes lit up with excitement as she aimed her Lotad Phone at Raikou and scanned it.
[Raikou, the Thunder Pokemon, is known as a legendary Pokemon, but its detailed information remains unknown!]
"Raikou? A legendary Pokemon?" Kross exclaimed, taking out a Poke Ball.
With a flash of white light, a Pokemon resembling a ninja appeared before Raikou—none other than Koga Froakie, one of the Kalos region's starter Pokemon.
"Since it's like this, let me witness the power of legends!" Kross declared with determination.
"As you wish," Shizuru said.
"Whistle!" The referee blew the whistle, signaling the official start of the Pokemon battle.
"Koga Froakie, Water Blade!"
Koga Froakie stood on its hind legs, leaping high like a ninja, as water energy surged. It formed two water-blue shurikens with its hands and hurled them towards Raikou.
"Telekinesis," Shizuru commanded.
The next moment, Raikou moved.
A faint blue light shone in its blood-red eyes, and instantly, a terrifying invisible force rippled from Raikou's body towards the front.
The two Water Blades shattered instantly.
Koga Froakie was momentarily stunned, but the next second, the unseen force reached it.
Koga Froakie felt a massive force strike it, causing its entire body to fly backward.
"What?" Kross exclaimed in shock. What was that power, and why was it hit without even seeing it? No, this wasn't the time to ponder! "Koga Froakie, get up!" Kross ordered urgently.
But it was too late; Shizuru had already reacted.
"Losing focus during a battle is not a good habit. Raikou, use Thunder!"
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar echoed in the sky, and a terrifying Electric-type energy rippled from Raikou's body, surging towards the clouds. Instantly, the sky changed, with thunderclouds gathering and massive thunder brewing.
The audience looked up, witnessing the terrifying scene.
"Watch out! Koga Froakie, move!" Kross shouted anxiously.
Koga Froakie's forehead broke into a cold sweat, and its figure darted across the battlefield, attempting to dodge the attack.
However, Raikou's gaze remained fixed on Koga Froakie.
The next moment, a massive thunderbolt descended from the sky.
A deafening boom followed, and the entire battlefield was engulfed in electric light.
Instinctively, the surrounding audience closed their eyes, their hair blown by the powerful wind generated from the energy collision.
At that moment, the entire arena fell silent.
As expected, Koga Froakie was defeated by Thunder, its figure lying on the ground, its eyes spinning like mosquito coils.
"Wow, that was amazing!"
"As expected of a Legendary Pokemon! What an incredible display!"
"Thundergod, Thunderbird, and even a Kirlia! Goodness, Shizuru has so many Legendary Pokemon!"
"I'm more curious about why Shizuru, with such incredible strength, chose to live in the countryside, running a ranch, instead of participating in competitions and aiming to become a Champion."
Soon, someone familiar with the situation explained, "You wouldn't know this, but it's understandable since you're from out of town."
"Actually, Shizuru used to be a very capable Trainer. He traveled extensively, constantly engaging in battles."
"But one day, he grew tired of the daily battles and decided to buy a piece of land in a secluded countryside area. There, he settled down with his Pokemon partners, leading a peaceful life."
"And Shizuru is such a kind person! He set up various trials in his ranch for passing Trainers to challenge, helping them hone their skills and become stronger Trainers!"
"Even though we often get beaten by those powerful Pokemon, it's still a great opportunity for us to battle Champion-level Pokemon!"
"Shizuru is truly a great man!"
"..."
"I'm sorry, but I can't give you the Gym Badge," Shizuru said to Kross, who stood before him.
Kross sighed, but quickly regained her composure. "The Nangguang Gym is indeed formidable! Being able to witness and battle a Legendary Pokemon makes this trip worthwhile!"
So, this person wasn't here to challenge the Gym for a Badge after all?
But aside from battling, there wasn't much else to do.
Oh well, next time I encounter such Trainers, I'll just use Babutubba, Thunderbird, and the others to battle!
After a day of battles, Shizuru returned to his ranch.
As soon as he sat down, Qi Shu showed him some online comments about himself on the Lotad Phone.
Reading the comments, Shizuru fell silent.
How did these rumors spread so wildly?
"So, are they all true?" Qi Shu asked with a smile.
"Well, sort of," Shizuru replied, then added, "And partly to help the Pokemon release their excess energy."
Initially, the Riding Goat had eaten so many Grassy Puffballs that its Grass-type energy had reached an exaggerated level. If it didn't battle to release this energy, it would start dancing in the ranch.
"I see," Qi Shu said, as if understanding something, then stood up with a giggle. "You've worked hard today! Let's eat!"
"Okay."
Shizuru smiled and nodded, putting the Gym matters behind him.
He looked at the Pokemon running around the house and asked with a smile, "How was Babutubba's day?"
"Ba-moo~"
"What about Rapidash and Skiddo?"
Rapidash indicated that it had slept under a tree all day.
Skiddo sneezed; it had spent the day chasing butterflies in the garden, inhaling lots of pollen, and couldn't stop sneezing.
Shizuru turned his attention to the other Pokemon.
Before he could ask, the Eevees approached him, eager to share their day's activities.
Shizuru patted each of their heads, and the living room filled with a happy atmosphere.
Not far away, Qi Shu and his sister, the Caretaker, brought steaming dishes to the table.
Meanwhile, in the Unova Region, Eindeoak.
Dreamy and Teddy were also preparing for their dinner.
They took out Pokemon Food from their bags, spread a small mat on the ground, and placed the food and juice on it.
It was time for a delightful dinner!
Both Pokemon picked up the food with their claws and took a bite, savoring the deliciousness in their mouths. Dreamy and Teddy closed their eyes in contentment.
In the dense bushes, a small Pokemon with sky-blue eyes and large, "V"-shaped ears was hiding, observing the two unfamiliar Pokemon.
Their food looked so tasty...
"Nini!" It vanished and entered Invisible Mode, then stealthily took the food from beside the two Pokemon when they weren't looking and hid behind a tree to enjoy its meal.
Dreamy and Teddy finished the Poke Fruit in their mouths and happily reached out for more, only to find the spot where several Poke Fruit had been now had only one left! The two Pokemon were shocked.
"Miu?!"
"Huh?!"
Their dinner was gone!
(End of Chapter)
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