Thursday, November 26th.
Gladion, the aristocratic young master from Alola, completed his enrollnt procedures and notified Natsu-sensei.
"Hmm... so where are you staying?" Natsu asked.
"I've rented a place in Celadon City, not far from school," Gladion replied.
"Train hard, and if you have any questions, seek advice from Professor Erika. I have high hopes for you," Natsu said.
Traveling alone through Kanto, Gladion felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
"Understood," Gladion responded firmly.
Hanging up the phone, Natsu thought to himself.
Including Giselle,
the three students participating in the competition were almost assembled.
With Gladion's strength... securing victory for Celadon School shouldn't be a problem.
This way, it would at least justify Principal Earl Dervish's kindness.
Leaning against the headboard, Natsu nodded in satisfaction.
Glancing around the room—
"Arcanine~" The fluffy Arcanine sprawled on the bedroom carpet, panting adorably with its tongue out.
Of course, this was just a facade.
Last night, the hyperactive husky howled incessantly until 4 AM.
Natsu suspected that if Gengar hadn't returned from training and hit Arcanine with Hypnosis,
this guy would've pulled all-nighters regularly.
Fortunately, today was a day off. The midday sun lazily stread into the room.
Peeling back the covers, Natsu spotted an oval-shaped egg rolling around.
Togepi cheerfully popped out its limbs: "Togepi doo-ee~!"
You found !
"If you want to play hide-and-seek, go with Arcanine."
Dark circles under his eyes, Natsu patted Togepi's tiny head.
"I need to catch up on so more sleep."
"Togepi!" Puffing its cheeks, Togepi obediently stood up.
Gripping the edge of the bed, it carefully stretched a foot toward the floor.
For Togepi, the distance was daunting.
"Togepi doo-ee..." Life wasn't easy, Togepi sighed.
"Togepi?" Suddenly, Togepi felt itself levitating.
Looking back, it saw Natsu holding it.
"Fine, but only half an hour," Natsu relented.
"Togepi doo-ee! (Yay~!)"
A faint blue glow flickered at Togepi's fingertips.
Natsu's expression shifted slightly.
A soothing floral fragrance filled the air.
As the blue light seeped into him, his fatigue noticeably lessened.
「Command・Aromatherapy」
Relieved that today's move wasn't sothing like "Rock Smash," Natsu exhaled.
Perhaps, to so extent, a Pokémon's own will influenced the execution of 「Command」.
The so-called "heart's intent" from Sword Art Online might have parallels in the Pokémon world.
Feeling guilty for misjudging Togepi, Natsu smiled apologetically. "Thanks, little one."
"Togepi doo-ee~(????.????)"
Inside the fish tank,
Squirtle floated serenely in azure liquid, deep in ditation.
Theoretically, with Mystic Water and Water Stone powder added... this "dicinal bath" was worth millions.
Channeling its inner cultivation protagonist, Squirtle contemplated the 「Dark Pulse」 technique acquired from Karen.
All things possessed aura—different auras gave rise to moves of varying attributes.
Yet the typeless aura itself could harmonize with other energies.
For instance, rging Dark Pulse with Aura Sphere.
As this realization dawned, Squirtle's eyes glead with enlightennt.
Natsu must've wanted to master this!
"Squirtle!"
Had Natsu understood Pokémon speech, he might've choked.
You absolute madlad—trying to master a murderous Aura Sphere?!
But oblivious Natsu-sensei glanced at the ditating Squirtle and smiled approvingly.
It seems... with Togepi around, even the seniors are growing in their own ways!
...
Approaching noon, Gengar would soon head out to flirt with Sabrina.
Wait no—to work part-ti at Saffron Gym.
Preparing lunch for the little ones, Natsu-sensei also crafted a new batch of kibble.
Specially formulated for Arcanine.
Post-evolution, Arcanine's appetite had doubled, licking its bowl clean daily.
Natsu mixed defense-boosting 「Ganlon Berry」 with special defense-enhancing 「Apicot Berry」,
then added Sweet Honey to create a tangy-sweet kibble.
Staring at the finished product,
Natsu instinctively reached out, then paused with a wry expression.
Surely... surely he wasn't about to steal Arcanine's food.
Though the ingredients were human-edible berries, finances hadn't sunk that low yet...
"Sylveon~"
Basking in the midday sun, Sylveon nudged a yarn ball toward Togepi.
Clutching the ball, Togepi scampered to Natsu and proudly presented it.
"Sylveon..." Sylveon slumped in defeat.
After playing Pokémon Trading Card Ga with Togepi,
Natsu checked the buzzing chat group.
The first ssage that caught his eye was from Gold.
"Natsu-sensei, I'm coming to Kanto to visit!" Gold announced.
"Over my dead body!" Natsu shot back.
"It's Togebo—wants to et Togepi," Gold scratched his head. "Just one night? I'll pay rent."
"Rent's unnecessary. I just want to fulfill Togebo's wish," Natsu nodded.
(Of course, charging was a joke.)
Friends from afar—shall be welcod with competitive spirit.
Wait... wasn't there a different saying?
"Kanto's got plenty of festivals lately,"
Green scrolled through his mo pad—a log of tournant schedules for his rchant travels.
"Nearest one... this Saturday, a big fishing competition with aweso prizes."
"Fishing competition!!" Yellow instantly ignited with passion.
"I've got skills too," Gold blew his bangs. "Winning's no problem!"
"What are the prizes?" Natsu finally showed interest.
No bragging—with [Fishing Lv3], he could rival top-tier professionals.
Though no match for masters like Yellow or Lana,
crushing Gold for a consolation prize? Easy!
"Dive Ball, premium fishing rod set, Mystic Water..."
Green gasped at his mo. "Mystic Water?! This'll draw crowds!"
"I shall compete as well," Brock interjected, eyes serenely closed.
The chat froze.
Jasmine timidly asked, "Brock-san... aren't you a Rock-type Gym Leader?"
(During the Kanto-Johto gym challenges, she'd battled Brock once.)
A Rock specialist joining a fishing tournant? The mismatch was jarring!
Brock coughed awkwardly. "Truthfully, the prize money's quite substantial..."
Natsu nodded empathetically. "Relatable!"
"Oh?"
Brock's eyes sharpened—another mont of manly camaraderie with Natsu!
"Then I'll register Natsu-sensei. I follow the event organizers."
Green confird, "You're definitely competing?"
Saturday... after Friday's classes, he could make it.
Natsu affird, "Absolutely, thanks!"
"See you all Saturday then," Gold said.
Even Yellow burned with rare competitiveness.
In this domain, I too have pride!
anwhile, training at Seafoam Islands—
Misty, Cerulean City's Water-type Gym Leader, pondered.
Wasn't the fishing competition held in Cerulean?
"Hmm... this must be part of Natsu-sensei's itinerary."
Misty nodded decisively. "Better warn my sisters to prepare."
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