Pokémon：Trainer's Gambit Chapter 212 - 0212: Strange Effort Values

After receiving a request from a VIP client, the construction team arrived at Natsu's house that very night.

"Hey, what a coincidence!"

The renovation captain greeted Natsu cheerfully, though he was a bit surprised.

The damage today was surprisingly minimal... Not really his usual style!

Machoke, wearing a hard hat, also recognized Natsu-sensei and gave a respectful salute...

The construction took about two hours, filling in the hole and repainting the wall until it looked as good as new.

The renovation captain pushed away the money Natsu offered, saying seriously, "Mr. Natsu, how could we possibly charge you for such a small job?"

"Thanks to you, we've been able to establish ourselves in this area."

The renovation captain smiled. "Fixing a wall is nothing. Just say the word, and we'll be here anyti you need us!"

"Machoke~~" Machoke struck a bodybuilder pose, its muscles gleaming.

After the construction team left, Natsu rubbed Growlithe's chin, deep in thought.

He had essentially gotten a free "Flathrower" out of this...

But why did he feel so exhausted?

Having a Fire-type Pokémon at ho was indeed a bit of a safety hazard.

But under Natsu's guidance, Growlithe whimpered softly, clearly aware of its mistake.

"Alright, just be more careful next ti."

Natsu ruffled Growlithe's head and smiled. "Do your best in tomorrow's match!"

Growlithe looked up with teary eyes, a low whine escaping its throat.

Natsu had a few friends who also raised Huskies.

Their house-wrecking tendencies weren't intentional—they were just overflowing with energy.

To keep Growlithe in check, it seed like a good idea to tire it out through training...

"Looks like I'll have to take this a bit more seriously," Natsu murmured, nodding.

"I need to exhaust it to the point where it can't wreck the house!"

For the next two days, Natsu-sensei took Growlithe to the "Bull Club" for training.

"Gengar!"

Gengar, wearing sunglasses and holding a blue whistle, would blow it at the slightest sign of Growlithe slacking off.

Though Natsu was technically there to train... he found himself mostly just watching.

Seeing Growlithe drenched in sweat and panting heavily,

Natsu felt a pang of guilt but nodded. "I'll make sothing delicious for it when we get back!"

Just then, sunlight broke through the clouds.

Growlithe basked in the sunlight, its eyes lighting up as its fatigue seed to vanish at an astonishing rate...

Natsu was taken aback, his expression turning strange.

He had almost forgotten—this guy had inherited "Morning Sun"!

Did that an it could recover from house-wrecking fatigue with a single "Morning Sun"?

"I was too hasty..." Natsu facepald.

Two days passed.

Growlithe wasn't the one who got tired—it was Natsu who felt drained.

Aside from mastering "Flathrower," Growlithe had also learned "Body Slam."

After each training session, Growlithe would excitedly pounce on Natsu.

If it weren't for Gengar stepping in, Natsu suspected he'd need an X-ray...

Amid all the roughhousing with Growlithe,

The Top 32 matches of the Tokaido Tournant officially began.

October 18th, Sunday.

With a hint of frustration, Natsu sent out the highly motivated Growlithe.

It dominated the match, effortlessly sweeping the opponent.

The live stream chat exploded, and even the guest comntators were left speechless.

"Wait... isn't that the captain from the University of Tokushima?"

"That's Taiyo, a Fire-type specialist... He's already earned four badges."

"But what's up with this Growlithe? How does it have such a powerful Flathrower?!"

Before anyone could answer,

A glow enveloped Growlithe, healing its injuries...

"Whoa, Morning Sun!"

"It can attack and heal? That's just unfair!"

"Honestly, that's just Natsu-sensei's style for you!"

...

That day, Natsu-sensei advanced to the Top 32 of the Tokaido League, and endorsent offers ca pouring in.

But Natsu, who wasn't interested in comrcial deals, politely declined.

"If I wanted to make money, I'd just ask my Wealthy Patron. No need for endorsents!" Natsu thought to himself.

The edited and uploaded video, Natsu-sensei's Night Kitchen 04: Mapo Tofu,

Also climbed the Lifestyle Category rankings, just behind Professor Samuel Oak's Backyard.

That episode of Professor Samuel Oak's Backyard featured Ash Ketchum's Tauros herd migrating from one end of the yard to the other, skyrocketing its viewership.

But the Night Kitchen series still generated a lot of buzz.

...

Sinnoh Region.

Flint, the Fire-type Elite Four mber and a loyal fan, slurped his instant noodles as he clicked on Natsu-sensei's video.

Watching videos while eating was usually a pleasant experience.

But when Growlithe's "Flathrower" appeared on screen, Flint was completely stunned.

"Isn't that... the technique from the manual I gave Natsu-sensei?"

Flint was taken aback.

The Flathrower incorporated a vortex technique to increase the chance of burning...

Though Squirtle had stopped it in ti, Flint imdiately recognized his own handiwork.

Normally, it wouldn't be surprising if it took half a year to learn.

But... how long had it been?

Just over a month, and he's already mastered my move?

And he learned it while eating?!

Doesn't that make look like a fool?!

After a fierce internal struggle, Flint's expression cald.

"Well... he is a Breeder who specializes in Pokémon food, after all."

Flint gradually understood everything, nodding thoughtfully. "Learning a move through eating... That makes perfect sense!"

The video also sparked discussions in the Master Chat Group.

Yellow: I really want to try it...（??﹃??）

Green: I followed Natsu-sensei's steps, but it didn't turn out right at all!

Brock squinted. "That's because you didn't use enough oil."

"Enough... oil? What's that?!"

"It's a unique Touran cooking technique... Similar to using a pinch of salt."

Brock nodded. "I've been studying Touran cuisine lately. I'll make so for you next ti."

Gold: Yay! I'll take the maglev train over for a al!

Silver: ...Are you an idiot?

Blue Oak: 1

Natsu-sensei: 1

After the chain of " 1s," Crystal chid in, slightly surprised. "Natsu-sensei, didn't you just catch Growlithe recently?"

Natsu nodded. "Two months ago."

Crystal was montarily stunned.

So... Natsu-sensei had taught Growlithe Flathrower through cooking in just two months...

Crystal murmured, "As expected of Natsu-sensei..."

Breeding Prodigy Blue Oak pondered: "@Natsu-sensei, I watched the video... Is this a Special Attack-focused breeding strategy?"

Blue Oak also had an Arcanine and had his own unique insights into breeding.

Arcanine's base stats were impressive, totaling 555, and it was once considered a legendary Pokémon in Touran.

Its offensive and defensive capabilities were both excellent, making it a formidable presence whether attacking or defending.

If it learned "Snarl" and combined it with "Intimidate," its staying power would be incredible.

Blue Oak thought to himself: Even though it mastered Flathrower, given Natsu-sensei's Growlithe's build...

It'd be a sha not to use it in close combat!

Natsu was slightly taken aback.

To be honest, as a competitive battler, Natsu's little ones had so oddly distributed Effort Values...

Sylveon with its Attack stat, Squirtle playing the long ga...

But as long as they weren't competing in the Master Division, these were minor issues!

Natsu-sensei replied, "I think... a balanced diet is enough..."

Blue Oak suddenly understood.

A mixed-attack Arcanine?

Though challenging...

For soone of Natsu-sensei's caliber, it should be a piece of cake!

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