The scorching heatwave lted Ariados' razor-sharp silk threads like butter.
"Arcanine!!" With a sharp snap, Arcanine tore through the webbing, flas wreathing its body as it charged.
Hiss! Ariados was sent flying as if hit by a freight train, crashing heavily to the ground.
From the bushes, the Rocket trio gaped in unison.
"T-That's Fuchsia City's Gym Leader, right?"
Jas flipped through his handbook, gulping. "We've t her before..."
owth and Jessie stood frozen, throats dry.
If she's a Gym Leader... doesn't that an she's on par with Executive Sabrina?
And Natsu-sensei just one-shot her Pokémon?!
A lightbulb lit up above their heads.
Sticking with Natsu-sensei... is the ultimate career move!
Janine stared at the composed man before her, an inexplicable chill running down her spine.
"He predicted my Acid Armor..."
She muttered, "Or did he just capitalize on my mistake?"
Either way... terrifying.
Now she understood why other Gym Leaders spoke of Natsu-sensei with such reverence.
With strategic thinking like this—
He could pass for a Champion from any region!
Despite the one-hit KO, Natsu remained serious.
Toxic and Flare Blitz had drained Arcanine's stamina.
Seeing the Arcanine's labored breathing, Natsu nodded. "Leave the rest to ."
"Arcanine!" Baring its fangs, it vanished into its Luxury Ball in a red beam.
The battle raged on.
Janine sent out Weezing, thick smog blanketing the field.
anwhile, Muk continued Minimizing unseen.
"Sirfetch'd!" Grinning, Sirfetch'd brandished its leek again.
[Defog] cleared the smog and negated evasion boosts.
Janine gritted her teeth.
This duck is infuriating!
"If I attack recklessly, Sirfetch'd will just Detect it and counter."
She muttered, "Is this Natsu-sensei's plan...?"
On the other side, Natsu recalled Arcanine, sending out Sylveon.
Type disadvantage?!
Is he letting his guard down?
Janine blinked—then noticed the blue glow of [Calm Mind] around Sylveon.
"Stop it!" she snapped. "Weezing, Muk—Sludge Bomb!"
For a double-weak-to-Poison Sylveon, this was lethal.
But if both attacks missed, the battle would spiral out of control!
As the toxic sludge surged toward Sylveon—
Koga sighed from the trees.
Foolish girl... You're outmatched.*
Natsu smirked.
"Sylveon—Baton Pass!"
In a flash of light, Sylveon retreated, replaced by a grinning Gengar.
"Gengar!"
Two Sludge Bombs hit—but with quadruple Poison resistance, Gengar shrugged them off!
A cold sweat dripped down Janine's temple.
This is... Natsu-sensei's pivot mastery?
Natsu snapped his fingers.
"Gengar—Shadow Ball!"
BOOM!
Boosted by Helping Hand and Baton Pass, the attack obliterated Weezing before it could even Explode.
The trio's jaws hung open, numb to Natsu-sensei's dominance.
Janine took a deep breath.
Not just in training...
His timing and predictions are on another level.
Her final Pokémon, Crobat, took to the skies, wings slicing with [Air Slash].
Sirfetch'd raised its shield—charging forward.
The slashes carved into the shield, but Sirfetch'd hurled its leek like a javelin!
Janine's eyes widened.
It has ranged attacks too?!
[Knock Off] turned the leek into a blazing spear.
"Crobat!" Dodging last-second, Crobat barely stabilized, eyeing the embedded leek warily.
That was way too close!
Natsu coughed.
Sirfetch'd weighs 117kg—
That leek's probably 80kg alone.
Getting impaled by that would be instant KO...
Now leek-less, Sirfetch'd dashed to retrieve it
Only for Muk to block its path.
A Dark Pulse from Gengar blasted Muk aside.
"Sirfetch'd!" Seizing the chance, Sirfetch'd swung its leek in a [Brutal Swing]!
Natsu's eye twitched.
Can't do anything right—
Except steal kills!
"Muk—!!" The sludge monster roared, grabbing Sirfetch'd in a toxic grip.
Though poisoned, Sirfetch'd remained calm.
Gengar's eyes glowed blue—[Psychic] immobilizing Muk—
As Sirfetch'd stabbed its leek straight into Muk's core.
[Assurance]: Double damage if the target was already hit this turn.
Plus a critical hit—
Devastating.
"Sirfetch'd!? (☉Д☉)"
Staring at the fainted Muk, Sirfetch'd froze.
I... did it?
Gengar gave a thumbs-up. "Gengar!" (Nice one!)
"Crobat—X-Scissor!"
Janine's last hope, Crobat, crossed its wings into bladed scissors, slashing at Gengar.
One hit would end frail Gengar!
Natsu grinned.
Ti to show you true villainy.*
"Gengar—Ally Switch!"
He snapped his fingers.
"Sirfetch'd—Detect!"
"Gengar!" In a flash, Gengar and Sirfetch'd swapped places.
"Sirfetch'd!" Brow furrowed, Sirfetch'd swung its leek in a perfect arc.
Even slackers...
Have their monts!
CLANG!
Sparks flew as leek t wings.
"Detect" wasn't just blocking—
It was countering.
Sirfetch'd bashed its shield into Crobat's skull.
Natsu's eyebrow spasd.
Block and parry?!
With chanics like this, even legendaries would struggle!
anwhile, Gengar reappeared behind Crobat, a Shadow Ball point-blank.
BOOM!
Janine clenched her fists. "Crobat—X-Scissor again!"
A ninja never surrenders.
Crobat's wings glowed white—critical hit guaranteed!
Koga watched from the trees. "She and Crobat share a deep bond..."
Natsu nodded.
Crobat evolves through friendship—
And Pokémon reflect their trainers.
But sadly...
Janine was up against the dirtiest strategist alive.
"Substitute!" Natsu ordered. "Sirfetch'd—Assurance!"
Poisoned and exhausted, Sirfetch'd lunged for one final strike.
This is my last stand!
Crobat shredded Gengar's Substitute—but in doubles, it was too late.
Sirfetch'd's leek slamd Crobat from the sky.
Ga over.
Gengar helped steady the wobbling Sirfetch'd. "Gengar! (ノ￣▽￣)"
Sirfetch'd grinned—then collapsed.
"Gengar!? Σ(°△°|||)"
As darkness took it, one thought remained:
Fighting alongside everyone...
Was kinda fun.*
"Good work."
Natsu recalled Sirfetch'd, smiling. "Dinner's on tonight."
"Gengar! (ᗒᗨᗕ)"
Janine returned Crobat, exhaling.
I lost...
But against Natsu-sensei? Expected.
She bowed deeply. "Thank you for the guidance!"
"No big deal."
Natsu casually pulled out a QR code.
"Wanna join my fan club?"
Janine blinked.
Natsu-sensei's fan club?
"Absolutely!" She bowed again.
[Ding! Group Owner 'Natsu-sensei' invited 'Fuchsia's Janine' to the chat!]
Gold's usual greeting was instantly muted by Lorelei.
Lorelei: Welco~
Lance: Koga's kid?
Red: Welco.
Janine stared, stunned.
"T-These are all real people?"
"Obviously." Natsu shrugged.
Her respect for Natsu-sensei skyrocketed.
anwhile, a confused Gold opened DMs.
Gold: WHY MUTE ?! Σ(°ロ°)
Lorelei: Protecting you, idiot.
Do you want to get assassinated?
Rembering Koga's reputation, Gold paled.
Gold: Thanks, Auntie Lorelei!
Lorelei: DIE!! (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
...
With another recruit secured, Natsu nodded. "Well, I'm off!"
Gotta flee before Koga notices ...
Janine watched him go, grateful just for the battle.
That adaptability...
Even Father couldn't match it.
I need to train harder!
"Hm?" She looked down.
"Togepi doo-ee~ (◕‿◕✿)"
Togepi tugged her pants, pointing at sothing.
"What do you want?" Janine smiled. "Your trainer's leaving."
After so animated gesturing—
Togepi pointed at a glinting coin near the Rocket trio.
"It wants the coin!" Jas realized.
"owth, grab it!" Jessie ordered.
"NO! It's the BADGE, ow!"
"Togepi! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧" Togepi nodded vigorously.
Janine chuckled. "I thought Natsu-sensei didn't need these."
She handed the Fuchsia Badge to Togepi. "Don't lose it~"
"Togepi!"
...
Natsu hadn't gone far when—
Lick.
Gengar slurped his cheek.
"What?" Natsu's tongue went numb.
"Gengar!" It mid an egg shape.
"Togepi didn't follow us?"
Gengar nodded.
Natsu facepald.
"Probably still on the slide."
"Togepi doo-ee~~ヽ(★ω★)ノ"
They turned to see Togepi sprinting toward them, sothing shiny in hand.
I got what you forgot!
Natsu's blood ran cold.
[Ding! Quest Updated!]
[Badges Collected: (5/8)]
[Progress: 62.5%! Enjoy the challenge!]
Natsu: ENJOY MY ASS! (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
Togepi took the badge—
Not !
He sighed, patting Togepi's head.
"Good job..."
"Togepi doo-ee!" It bead, tapping its shell proudly.
That's our Togepi!
...
From the trees, Koga smirked.
Foolish daughter...
Losing is the first step to growth.
Hate —and grow stronger!
Then he paused.
"Since Natsu-sensei guided her..."
I should repay him.
Eyeing Sirfetch'd's flawless form, Koga nodded.
"That move... would be perfect."
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