Rumors about Natsu-sensei's battle against Regigigas had spawned multiple versions across the regions.
International Police: "Heard? Our consultant busted a hunter base AND pacified Regigigas!"
Team Rocket: "Wait... Boss tried capturing Regigigas but nearly killed it instead?"
Chat Group: "Holy shit! Natsu-sensei one-punched Regigigas?!"
Ash gazed skyward, recalling the scene—
Natsu-sensei's fist glowing with aura as it touched Regigigas, gentle ripples spreading until the titan stilled.
Ash declared: "I saw it with my own eyes!"
"Gasp—" The collective inhale was audible.
Though clearly exaggerated, the ntal image was terrifying!
Brock narrowed his eyes: "So that's what really happened with Regigigas..."
Maylene shuddered: "Thank Arceus trainers aren't allowed in Fighting tournants!"
Even retired military officer Lt. Surge looked skyward helplessly.
Against freaks like Ash and Natsu-sensei... what could normal humans do?
Natsu scrolled through the chat, expression twitching.
"Damn... this is getting out of hand!"
Before myths could escalate further, he clarified:
"Not martial arts. Riley taught aura techniques to calm Regigigas."
Yellow's eyes sparkled:
"I can do that too!"
"Technically, Viridian Forest's blessing isn't pure aura," Lance chuckled.
"But maybe Bruno should ask Natsu-sensei for fighting tips!"
"Ask Ash instead," Natsu deadpanned.
"He put Regigigas in a headlock."
Blue Oak: ???
Red: ???
Regigigas' tallic bands were vital movent components.
Ash had deployed Snorlax and Charizard to restrain it—
According to Pokédex, Regigigas weighed 420kg. (Professor Oak's data was questionable.)
anwhile, Cosmog's evolved form weighed 999.9kg.
Since Ash could lift Cosmog one-handed in Alola, subduing Regigigas seed plausible.
Ash scratched his head: "I just helped a little."
The chat froze.
So the real sequence was—
Ash grappled Regigigas while Natsu-sensei punched it awake?!
Gardenia trembled: "S-scary!"
Maylene rubbed her arms thoughtfully.
As a fighting master whose apprentice Bea could spar with Machamp...
Perhaps Natsu-sensei's combat prowess made sense?
The discussion grew increasingly surreal until Blue Oak steered it back:
"Compared to Hoenn's Pokéblocks, Sinnoh's Poffins show excellent breeding results."
Brock nodded: "I'm experinting with different flavors."
Poffins were bread-like treats.
So Galar chefs even used curry for Pokémon breeding!
Professor Natsu's homade Rotom-baked Poffins once made neighboring Rattata drool.
Gold gasped: "Senior Blue... bakes?!"
"Problem?" Blue Oak retorted.
"Just unexpected," Gold mused. "Thought you were like Silver—useless at chores."
Silver: "..."
Natsu blinked.
Gold always managed to roast two people simultaneously!
Blue Oak ntally noted to train Ash into crushing Gold soday.
Though Gold's wilderness skills ant Ash would likely get outsmarted currently.
Silver said expressionlessly: "Lake of Rage. 6v6."
Gold blew his bangs and grinned, "Bring it on! Lake of Rage it is!"
An oddly competitive atmosphere hung between them.
Natsu couldn't help but pity Crystal for a mont.
Crystal's just for show - the real heroine is Silver!
Red chuckled: "Blue's Poffins aren't bad."
Lance raised an eyebrow: "He actually let you try them?"
Red nodded: "Yeah, I even gave so suggestions..."
Yellow froze montarily.
Senior Red hasn't even tasted my cooking yet!
"Speaking of Poffins..."
Natsu mused as he traveled back to Sandgem Town, rubbing his chin:
"Let's have Rotom bake so Berry bread for lunch today."
"Arcanine! (｀0｀)"
Arcanine canine barked excitedly, picking up speed as it happily dashed howard.
The weather was clear, with Starly flitting across blue skies as Sandgem Town basked in tranquility.
Creak—
The familiar sound of his front door opening greeted Natsu as he finally returned ho, exhaling deeply.
Everything remained exactly as he left it - sunbeams illuminated dust motes floating above the living room aquarium, refracting shimring patterns.
Dropping his single-strap bag, Natsu smiled and collapsed onto the couch.
"Gengar, let's rest first. We'll try new recipes later!"
"Gengar!" Gengar waved its little fists enthusiastically.
"Ho mode activating, Rotom!"
Rotom zipped into various appliances - adjusting the air purifier, opening smart curtains, activating humidifiers and aromatherapy—
Natsu blinked in surprise.
Damn, it really is a full smart ho system!
"Sirfetch'd!"
Sirfetch'd walked to a potted plant, ceremoniously sheathing its leek like a sword before nodding solemnly.
Finally can rest~~(っ╥╯﹏╰╥c)
No going out, no training... just sweet, sweet sleep!
Suddenly rembering sothing, Natsu took out the Rainbow Wing he'd been carrying.
The Rainbow Wing shimred with prismatic light under the sun, scattering glittering particles like stardust.
Warmth radiated from it as he held it in his palm.
Rumored to have revival properties, he'd kept this "extra life" item close during his journey.
Fortunately, he hadn't needed to use it.
After channeling so Aura of Ripple into it, he pocketed it again in his shirt.
A gentle energy began emanating from him.
"Hmm... could double as a hand warr in cold weather," Natsu muttered.
Rainbow Wing: ???
"Sylveon~"
Sylveon its ribbon-adorned head, blinking its azure eyes at a gray lump on the floor - their [Terrain Extender] reward.
This item could extend field moves' duration and effects - invaluable for terrain-based strategies.
Natsu coughed awkwardly at Sylveon's usual aggressive tactics:
"Maybe... keep training Light Screen and Reflect?"
As a Strategy Master, the "dual screens" approach was highly practical.
Stacking defensive barriers could significantly reduce injury risks - especially combined with Misty Terrain's status immunity.
This inspiration ca from watching Sylveon layer barriers during the Regigigas battle.
"Sylveon! (`皿`)"
Licking its paw, Sylveon's baby-doll eyes glead with determination.
If I crush them first, I won't get hurt!
Natsu rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
Stacking Light Screen and Reflect like blooming petals...
Not only matched his [Flawless Commands] style, but resembled so legendary "seven-layered celestial barrier."
Imagine stacking seven layers before battle—
Who could possibly hurt Sylveon then?
Add Misty Terrain's status-proof "bounded field"...
Natsu's expression turned odd.
"Not tournant-legal... but perfect for Pokémon Contests or no-rules battles!"
After explaining to Rotom, the Pokédex calculated:
"Beep... 80% success probability. Requires [Light Clay] and [Dawn Stone], Rotom!"
Dawn Stones contained potent Psychic energy for move training.
"I did get one last ti..."
Natsu's face twitched.
"But one's not enough. Might need to ask Steven for more..."
Suddenly, he understood the Tohsaka mages' pain—
Using precious gems as disposable items hurt anyone's soul!
As for Light Clay—it enhanced barrier success rates and duration.
A prized item for defensive teams, and equally expensive.
After calculating costs, Natsu nearly wept.
Whatever.
Easy co, easy go.
Just pocket change!
Blastoise's injury had shaken him.
While avoiding battles was preferable, sotis trainer conflicts were unavoidable.
Developing Sylveon's defensive techniques was this "Strategist's" solution.
Ding-dong—
The doorbell rang. Checking his phone's delivery notification:
"Gengar, go sign for that. Should be Blastoise's new herbs!"
"Gengar!"
Gengar floated to the door, returning with a securely packaged box.
"Rocket Delivery?"
At Gengar's nod, Natsu explained while unpacking:
"This is Revival Herb."
Opening the wooden box from Eterna Herbal Shop released a bitter dicinal aroma.
"More potent than Energy Root..."
Though priceless and rarely available at market, let alone at these inflated prices.
But Blastoise had earned top-tier treatnt.
"Blastoiseヾ(■_■)"
Adjusting its shades, Blastoise's eyes glead.
The Energy Root era ends today!
All hail Revival Herb supremacy!
...
March 11th, sunny Thursday.
Yawning on the balcony, Natsu noted the warr breeze.
"Getting hotter already..."
Below, Sylveon trained "dual screens" while sparring with Arcanine.
"Arcanine!!"
Arcanine Mane surged with flas, and wherever it passed, the grass turned into a charred ss.
"Sylveon! (#｀皿｀)"
Petal-shaped barriers ford before Sylveon smashed through them with a glowing Double-Edge!
"Arcanine~/(ㄒoㄒ)/~"
Before Sylveon, translucent pink barriers shaped like flower petals materialized and began stacking together.
Then, with a sudden Sucker Punch, Sylveon charged forward - the Reflect petals blooming outward to et Arcanine's fiery assault!
Thud!!
The crystalline petals shattered into glittering fragnts upon impact.
Yet behind the broken barriers, Sylveon's body beca sheathed in Double-Edge's fierce white glow!
"Arcanine~~"
Arcanine whimpered as it tumbled across the lawn.
Fortunately, its thick hide allowed quick recovery through Morning Sun. Bowing its head respectfully:
"Arcanine!" (As expected of Sylveon!)
"Sylveon~(#｀皿｀)" (No slacking! Keep training!)
"Arcanine!/(ㄒoㄒ)/~~" (Shouldn't it be Sirfetch'd's turn now?)
Sylveon slowly turned its baby-doll eyes toward Sirfetch'd, smiling sweetly.
"Sylveon! "
"Sirfetch'd!~(っ╥╯﹏╰╥c)"
I thought today was rest day!
This is too cruel!
"Togepi doo-ee~(￣︶￣)↗"
Togepi cheered enthusiastically from the sidelines.
Natsu scratched his head at the unusual tactic.
Normal Pokémon use barriers for defense...
Mine turns them into offensive flower bombs?!
"Still... the visual effects are contest-worthy."
Violent beauty was still beauty after all.
And with Sylveon's overwhelming cuteness, high contest scores were practically guaranteed.
As he pondered this, an aura presence approached from behind.
"Blastoiseヾ(■_■)"
The shades-wearing tortoise casually sipped tea, blowing steam from the cup.
Natsu twitched at the bitter herbal scent.
"Did you... brew Revival Herbs into tea?!"
"Blastoise?"
"That's supposed to last multiple doses..."
Facepalming, Natsu sighed: "There should be more in the dicine cabinet... Rotom! Grind them properly this ti!"
No trainer, no matter how wealthy, should waste Revival Herbs as re tea leaves!
"Blastoise."
Adjusting its sunglasses determinedly:
Understood. I'll plant the remaining herbs and nurture them with aura...
The harvest will be bountiful!
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