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Chapter 592: Battle Celebration!
Chapter 592: Battle Celebration!
The next day, the sun shone brightly over the Unova Region, specifically in Ordran City.
After spending the night at the Pokemon Center without any unexpected incidents, Jinghe and his companions, including Haunter, Larvitar, Frost Ibu, Sharpedo, and others, did not encounter the anticipated midnight appearance of Braviary at someone's door.
Having a quick breakfast at the Pokemon Center, Jinghe's group made their way into the city of Ordran.
Today was the actual day of the celebration, and the streets were bustling with even more people than the day before, adorned with colorful decorations and lively crowds.
"Hmm?"
Genggui's attention was immediately drawn to an ice cream stand not far from the Pokemon Center entrance.
"Welcome! What can I get for you, sir...I mean, Master Genggui!" exclaimed the ice cream vendor, who was none other than the Rocket Trio in their sales assistant uniforms.
"Meowth, that's right!" Meowth quickly realized Genggui's question and tried to explain, but Jinghe and his companions were already approaching.
Considering Jinghe's "secret mission" and "secret identity," the Rocket Trio professionally held up a sign.
"Congratulations on being our 1000th, 1001st, and 1002nd esteemed guests! Feel free to enjoy any ice cream of your choice on the house!" Meowth announced from atop the ice cream cart.
Jinghe's eyes twitched slightly upon seeing Meowth.
Well, well.
If even the Rocket Trio has made their way to Ordran City, this situation is bound to be more complex than anticipated.
Fortunately, Jinghe had prepared in advance.
"Have we met somewhere before?" Xihuona asked, her expression contemplative as she observed the trio.
"Of course, Miss Xihuona!" Kojiro rubbed his palms together, "During the Young Master World Championship in Flying Cloud City, you were our frequent customer~"
Xihuona's eyes lit up with recognition.
"So, it's you! Your ice cream is indeed delicious." She affirmed.
"Hahaha, thank you, thank you~" x3
Kojiro rubbed his palms together x3, thinking, This is a big spender! Although they often took their time choosing flavors, they also frequently forgot to collect their change after paying.
"1000, 1001, 1002..."
Da Ye, standing nearby, pointed at Jinghe, Xihuona, and Jadylia, counting them off.
Wait a minute.
Didn't you forget to exempt one of us from payment?
"Come again soon!" x3
"Meowth, that's right!" x3
The trio bid farewell to Jinghe's group with smiles.
"Our 'pretending not to know Master Jinghe' operation was a success!" Musashi boasted.
"It's clear that Master Jinghe is pleased," Kojiro added with a grin.
"If Master Jinghe is satisfied, it means we're one step closer to that promotion and raise, Meowth!"
The trio's faces lit up with anticipation for a brighter future.
"What a wonderful feeling!" x3
"Meowth, that's right!" x3
"Do you know them?" Xihuona asked, licking a cone-shaped ice cream and looking at Jinghe.
Before Jinghe could respond, Jadylia interjected, "The 1000th guest makes sense, but why are the 1001st and 1002nd guests also exempt from payment?"
Da Ye, the 1003rd guest: Please, no more!
Jinghe glanced at Jadylia, "Is it really that surprising that they know me?"
I'm somewhat of a celebrity now, so being recognized isn't that odd.
"Besides, it's not just me."
I'm the 1000th guest, and you two are the 1001st and 1002nd.
Da Ye: Please, no more!
In a moment of quick thinking, Da Ye raised his hand and pointed down the street, "Look, it's a rare Shiny Legendary Pokemon!"
Hmm?
The words "Shiny" and "Legendary Pokemon" were indeed attention-grabbing, especially when associated with Dagu's Shiny Gigalith.
Following Da Ye's gesture, the group looked in the indicated direction.
Xihuona's eyes sparkled as she recognized the Pokemon, "It's a Shiny Hydreigon!"
The crowd's attention was drawn to the Shiny Hydreigon, a majestic dragon with a deep green hue, accompanied by a young woman dressed in traditional attire.
"It's Miss Calita and her Hydreigon!"
"I heard Miss Calita is participating in the celebration battles."
"A Shiny Hydreigon! It's said that Miss Calita encountered this Shiny Pokemon during her travels and had to exert considerable effort to capture it."
"..."
The surrounding spectators whispered among themselves.
Jinghe also recalled the girl with the Shiny Hydreigon from the movie "Victini and the Black/White Hero: Zekrom/Reshiram."
Jinghe and his Pokemon, Haunter, faced off against Shirona's team, including Larvitar, Frost Ibu, Sharpedo, and others, in an intense battle. The trainers employed various techniques, such as Dragon Dance, Shadow Ball, and Earth Power, creating a thrilling spectacle.
Jinghe's younger brother, Drede, was a member of the Seafolk, advocating for the restoration of their homeland and the return of the Earth Sword to its rightful place. However, Jinghe and his mother disagreed with this idea, not wanting to disrupt the peace in Einroudak.
Jinghe smirked, muttering under his breath, "Shiny Rayquaza, not worth a dog's attention." The mention of the rare Shiny Rayquaza, with its distinctive green color, sparked a memory of his gaming days, where encountering a shiny Pokemon was a rare occurrence, let alone a Shiny Rayquaza.
The appearance of the Shiny Rayquaza did divert some attention, though.
"Let's go, Teacher Jinghe," Da Ye said excitedly.
"Where to?" Jinghe asked.
"To the celebration battle!" Da Ye clarified.
It was clear that Da Ye was interested in battling the Shiny Rayquaza, hoping to face it in the celebration battle.
Participate in the celebration battle? Jinghe raised an eyebrow.
"Da Ye, you're almost an Elite Four member, and yet you want to join a celebration battle for kids?" Jinghe thought to himself.
"I heard the winner gets a supply of January tree fruit!" Da Ye exclaimed.
January tree fruit? Jinghe's interest piqued.
"How is that possible?" Da Ye asked, hands in his pockets. "It's a supply for Snorlax, of course!"
Jinghe's eyes widened at the mention of Snorlax-sized tree fruit.
He exchanged a glance with Genggui, both of them sharing a glint of excitement.
"Huh-gah!" they exclaimed in unison.
Action!
"Neh-mee?"
In a bustling corner of Einroudak, a tiny V-shaped Pokemon hovered in the air, quietly observing Jinghe and his group.
Initially, the little Pokemon was merely interested in the food Jinghe and his companions had, which seemed quite appetizing.
But something changed when the V-shaped mark on its head suddenly felt warm. It sensed a strong desire for victory from Jinghe and Genggui, which only intensified its curiosity.
"What? Teacher Jinghe?"
"Is Teacher Jinghe also participating in this celebration battle?"
"Please, Teacher Jinghe! The 'Young Master World Championship' winner is joining our little celebration battle?"
"What's there to say? Brothers, let's go! It's a free-for-all!"
When the crowd learned that Jinghe was also participating in the celebration battle, their excitement grew.
However, despite the chatter, many trainers were thrilled at the prospect of encountering Jinghe up close and even battling him.
If Jinghe were to lose in this free-for-all battle, it would be a significant opportunity for fame. Defeating one of Jinghe's Pokemon would undoubtedly make the trainer an instant celebrity.
According to Jinghe's fan statistics, he had never lost a Pokemon in any battle, except during the 'Young Master World Championship' finals against Miss Xihuona.
If someone could win against Jinghe's Pokemon in this free-for-all, it would be a remarkable achievement.
As soon as the host announced Jinghe's participation, he was immediately surrounded by a group of eager trainers.
One-on-one battles!
They challenged Jinghe, one against many!
Jinghe couldn't help but think, 'Yuki, it's time to level up! This is much faster than searching for high-level wild Pokemon in the wild.'
"Yuki?"
"Brothers, the opportunity is here! Teacher Jinghe is sending out Yuki!"
"Let's go!"
About an hour later...
A loud rumble shook the ground as Yuki, with his hands on his hips and head tilted upward at a 45-degree angle, exuded an air of confidence.
"Yo-gee!"
"Who else? Come at me! I'll take you all on!"
The spectators around the arena swallowed nervously, witnessing the chaos Yuki had caused.
"Is this the power of a baby Pokemon?" they wondered.
"That's an Everstone!" someone finally noticed the Everstone around Yuki's neck.
"An Everstone? I thought it was a bell, but it doesn't ring!"
"Jinghe's disguised his Yuki as a baby Pokemon?"
"That's dirty, Jinghe! Keeping a baby Pokemon unevolved to fight in the Baby Cup?"
The spectators couldn't help but voice their opinions.
"Yo-ki?"
Youjilasa turned to Jinghe, pointing at itself.
"You mean me?" Jinghe smiled and nodded.
"Our Youjilasa is barely three months old. How can it not be considered a baby?"
It wore an Everstone around its neck. Could it be a "Hunger Suppressor"?
Just then, the mayor of Eindoak, trembling, made his way through the crowd, stepping over the ruins to reach Jinghe.
Leaning on his cane, he said, "Jing...Jinghe-sensei, please, could you perhaps...call it quits here?"
"End?" Jinghe was taken aback.
The mayor looked around at the ground and the varying degrees of damage to the houses, his eyes welling up with tears.
"This is a celebration, not a demolition! It wasn't easy to develop Eindoak to its current scale."
"Jinghe-sensei, please, restrain your power!"
"Next time, when Eindoak is scheduled for collective demolition, we'll definitely invite you to have a blast!"
Following the mayor's gaze, Jinghe snapped back to his senses.
"Sorry, I got carried away with experience grinding. Do you believe me?"
"I do, I do!" The mayor nodded repeatedly. "Jinghe-sensei, although the battle is over, I'll still give you the championship reward, is that okay?"
Championship reward? "I can't accept this."
Jinghe spoke earnestly, "Mayor, I didn't do this for the reward. I..."
"I understand, I understand." The mayor nodded again. "The tour of the Earth Sword will also be offered to you and your partners."
Tour the Earth Sword?
Jinghe was about to explain, but seeing the mayor's expectant gaze, he reluctantly nodded.
The mayor heaved a sigh of relief.
"Mayor, I don't want the Snorlax portion, can I have the Salamence portion instead?" Jinghe asked.
"Salamence?"
Although Salamence was a pseudo-legendary Pokemon, Snorlax's appetite was renowned throughout the Pokemon world.
Jinghe chose the Salamence portion over the Snorlax one. What a generous soul!
"Of course."
Jinghe tossed the Poke Ball.
"Wuu~~"
A three-meter-tall Salamence emerged joyfully, circling above Jinghe's head.
"Is this Salamence's portion?"
The mayor's eyes widened with surprise.
"Uh..."
Eindoak, Central Park.
Jinghe, Xihuona, and Jiadeliya were having a picnic with their Pokemon on the park's lawn.
"What a wonderful activity."
Jinghe, wearing an apron as he prepared lunch, couldn't help but marvel at the excellence of the battle celebration event.
Initially, Jinghe had intended to use Gengue's appetite in place of the so-called "Snorlax portion," but upon further thought, it seemed a bit unfair.
If Gengue were to eat to its heart's content, it could potentially devour everything and wreak havoc on the world.
So, he chose Salamence.
To be fair, Salamence's appetite was indeed slightly larger than the so-called "Snorlax portion," but it had its limits.
If the reward for this celebration battle weren't tree fruits, the representative might have been Youjilasa.
After all, Eindoak was built upon a dragon vein, providing excellent environmental conditions, and tree fruit cultivation thrived there. Otherwise, ordinary towns might not withstand hosting such celebrations annually.
"Ding!"
The Lotom oven chimed.
"Done cooking, Lotom!"
Jinghe snapped back to attention and clapped his hands, "Lunch is ready! Today's special is Unova macarons."
"Heng-ga!"
"Yo-ki!"
The little ones rushed over, and Youjilasa, unaffected by the heat, grabbed one and stuffed it into its mouth.
Crunch—
But as it bit down, it realized it had bitten into nothing.
"Yo-ki?"
Youjilasa was taken aback.
Did it drop the macaron? Did it fall out?
It lowered its head to look at the ground.
Nothing.
Then, as it loosened its other hand, another freshly baked macaron disappeared.
"Yo, yo-ki?"
What the heck? Youjilasa lifted its head in bewilderment.
The next moment.
"Neh-mi!"
In the not-too-distant sky, a small creature with a V-shaped mark on its forehead suddenly appeared, its eyes brimming with tears, mouth agape in a startled cry.
Turns out, Youjilasa's macaron was too hot, causing the creature to manifest itself.
Despite the scorching heat, it stubbornly held onto the macaron, rolling it around in its mouth, unwilling to spit it out.
"Neh-mi! (PД`q。)·。'゜"
Too...too hot!
"Victini?"
Upon seeing the little creature, Jinghe momentarily paused before recognizing it.
(End of Chapter)
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