I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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“Of course, I watch every year. Since you’re the champion, then let you challenge my sister,” Ada said.

"Alright, then please take me to see your sister." Xiao Mao thought he would have to spend more time on this kid, but he didn't expect that his title as the champion of the Quartz Conference would have such an advantage.

　(cifh) Ada led Xiaomo into the battle arena inside the gym, leaving Xiaomo to wait there, while he went to call out to Atsumi.

"Hello, I am the Gym Leader of Xiagan Gym, my name is Atsumi. I have already heard about your situation from my brother."

Wearing a black tank top and a red long skirt, Dunmei introduced the rules in a very capable manner: "To put it simply, you must use a Water-type Pokémon to challenge me. If you don't have one, I will not accept the challenge."

"I see."

Gary knew the rules of the Summer Gym, of course. Anyway, the gym trainers in the Orange League were quite responsible, but there were a lot of rules.

Without a Water-type Pokémon trainer, it would be impossible to challenge the Orange League.

“Then we’ll have a 2-on-2 battle. The one who defeats both of the other’s Pokémon wins,” Atsumi said.

"Huh? A battle? Isn't that a competitive match?" Xiao Mao asked, puzzled.

When Ash challenged Dunmi, they had a water gun shooting contest and a surfing race. How come it turned into a Pokémon battle when Ash challenged Dunmi himself?

“Not every trainer is qualified to battle me. My brother told me you're the champion of this year's Indigo League, so I want to test your strength,” Atsumi said. “If you want to change it to a competitive match, that's fine too. Are you willing?”

"Then let's fight."

Gary wasn't interested in competitive matches because he only had one Water-type Pokémon, Blastoise.

Of course, there are also Kabutops and Omanyte in Oak's lab, but Gary has never bred them, so their water guns probably aren't very accurate.

Blastoise is perfectly fine for surfing competitions, but when it comes to water gun shooting, while its accuracy is good, it just can't quite control the precision of the water gun shot.

"Ada, open up the venue," Dunmei said.

"Yes, sister." Ada held a remote control in her hand and pressed the red button on it.

The arena opened up from the center and moved to both sides, revealing the pool below. The entire pool became the battlefield, with nowhere to put one's feet.

"Then the match begins. My first Pokémon is this one. Go, Seadra!" Atsumi threw out the Pokémon.

Great! Pfft!

A blue figure entered the water, revealing half of its body above the surface.

【LV45 Seadra♂/Gym】

Dunmei's first Pokémon is Seadra, level 45, which is a pretty good Pokémon for a gym level. If it can evolve into Kingdra, it will be even more powerful.

"Blastoise, it's up to you." Gary was also helpless. He only had one Water-type Pokémon, and he couldn't use any other Pokémon. He could only say that Atsumi had asked for trouble.

"The battle begins," Ada announced.

"Seadragon, use water guns!" Dunmei commanded.

Seadra immediately launched a water jet at Blastoise, but the water jet landed on Blastoise without causing any damage.

"The level difference is too big, Blastoise, Hydro Pump!" Gary commanded.

Blastoise's cannon fired two water cannon beams, instantly hitting Seadra and knocking it out of the pool, where it crashed to the ground.

"Seadragon is unable to fight, Blastoise wins!" Ada said.

Dunmei couldn't believe that her Seadra had been instantly defeated by Blastoise with a single Water-type move, as Water-type Pokémon have high resistance to Water-type moves.

But the fact is that Seadra was instantly killed by Blastoise with a single Hydro Pump, and the difference between the two was not small.

Ada was also shocked. He had never beaten his sister's Pokémon before, and he never expected that his sister's Pokémon would be so powerless against Gary's Blastoise.

Dunmei recalled Seadra and then sent out the next Pokémon.

Baton!

【LV49 Blastoise♂/Gym】

Top-tier dojo level!

Dunmei sent out her ace Pokémon, but unfortunately it only had gym potential. With that potential, it could only compete in the League Conference, and it would be difficult to even make it to the All-Star Battle arena.

However, the Pokémon with the potential to be used in gyms are sufficient to test those challengers.

"Blastoise, use Rocket Headbutt!" Atsumi, recognizing Gary's considerable strength, preemptively issued the command.

"Kami!"

Dunmei's Blastoise immediately used its Rocket Headbutt to charge at Gary's Blastoise.

"Explosive punch!"

Gary's Blastoise flashed a white light with its right fist and punched the charging Blastoise.

175: Xiagan Dojo

boom! ! !

A fist collided with a head, and without any surprises, Atsumi's Blastoise was sent flying by Gary's punch. Although it didn't lose its ability to battle, it was thrown into disarray.

"Not bad, it didn't fall down. But it's over here. Blastoise, use Water Pulse," Gary commanded.

Bang!Bang!

Blastoise fired two Water Pulse attacks, which hit Atsumi's Blastoise one after the other, and the explosive impact completely defeated Atsumi's Blastoise.

"Blastoise is unable to battle..." Ada made the pronouncement stiffly as he saw his sister defeated.

"I admit it." Xiao Mao bowed with his hands clasped.

Shigeru didn't want this either, but Dunmei restricted the area, forcing challengers to use only Water-type Pokémon.

"As expected of the Indigo League champion, I accept my defeat wholeheartedly." Atsumi wasn't too disappointed, and took out her dojo badge, handing it to Shigeru.

"This is the Cherry Blossom Badge, proof of defeating the Summer Street Gym."

"Thank you!"

Shigeru accepted the badge.

[Ding! Mission complete, reward has been issued to your inventory.]

Having obtained the badge, Gary didn't linger and left the Summer Gym immediately.

"Let's see what the random reward item is."

Xiao Mao had a sudden thought and checked his inventory.

[Waterfall Climbing Permanent Skill Learning Device.]

[Premium Evolution Stone (If carried by a Pokémon capable of evolution, its Physical Defense and Special Defense are increased by 75%) x1]

"Holy crap, an evolution stone!"

Xiao Mao was stunned. This Evolution Stone is a good thing. As long as the Pokémon carrying the Evolution Stone has not evolved to its final stage, its defense and special defense will be increased by 50%. Although only a few Pokémon are suitable for carrying Evolution Stones, it is still very good.

The key is that Gary has an Eevee that can't evolve. That Eevee already has high base stats, and if it's equipped with an Evolution Stone, it's incredibly powerful.

The only weakness of Normal-type Pokémon is Fighting. Other types of moves can only deal normal damage to Normal-type Pokémon. However, Eevee, with its high Defense and Special Defense, can easily withstand any attack except from Fighting-type Pokémon.

With that in mind, Xiao Mao rushed to the Pokémon Center without stopping.

.....!

"Grandpa, I'm leaving Zapdos in your care," said Gary.

Gary decided to put Zapdos at Professor Oak's lab. Carrying all three legendary birds with him would take up too much space, and Zapdos' friendship with Gary was already maxed out anyway.

"Don't worry, I built a mini power plant in the backyard to take care of Zapdos. I'm sure Zapdos will like it." Professor Oak gave Gary a reassuring look.

Gary was also sweating profusely, never expecting Professor Oak to be so willing to spend so much money to build a power plant specifically for Zapdos.

If I tell Professor Oak about catching Articuno and Moltres, wouldn't he have to build an artificial volcano and an ice house?

"By the way, Gary, where are you?" Professor Oak asked.

“I’m currently in the Orange Islands,” said Shigeru.

"Weren't you going to the Seven Islands? How did you end up in the Orange Islands?"

“We’ve already been to the Seven Islands, and since we have nothing else to do, we’ll challenge the Orange League,” said Shigeru.

"That's quite a coincidence. Ash is also planning to challenge the Orange League. You two might run into each other on the way," Professor Oak said.

“Really? Then I’ll be the first to defeat the Orange League,” said Shigeru.

"Then do your best and be careful on your journey."

Professor Oak didn't want to talk any longer. He wanted to check if Zapdos liked the power plant he had built. If not, he would have to modify it further.

After hanging up the phone, Shigeru went to the common area behind the Pokémon Center and found many children around his age battling there.

"Hello, my name is Xiaoying. Can I have a Pokémon battle with you?" As soon as he arrived at the public area, a child challenged Xiaomao.

The child looked to be only seven or eight years old. It's quite rare to see someone this age battling Pokémon, especially in inland areas.

"I'm sorry, my Pokémon are all undergoing treatment and cannot accept your challenge," Gary politely declined.

"Ah! That's such a pity." Xiao Ying left dejectedly.

"Are the people here so warlike?" This was the seventh challenge Gary had received today. Trainers on Shagan Island were very enthusiastic about battling, even the children were.

Without thinking too much, Shigeru released Ibuki.

"Bah!"

Upon seeing Shigeru, Ibrahimovic immediately hugged his leg. He had missed Shigeru terribly after not seeing him for over a month.

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"Eevee, are you doing well with my grandpa?" Gary squatted down and stroked Eevee's smooth fur.

"Bah!"

Eevee nodded, indicating that it was happy with Professor Oak because there were many Pokémon there to keep it company, which was much better than when it stayed in the research lab.

Gary had made a promise with Blaine to report on Eevee's growth every month, and he had done so. However, Professor Oak took over this month's report.

Since Blaine knew that Eevee could learn skills of various types, he naturally tested the other two Eevee. Those two Eevee, like Gary's Eevee, could learn skills of various types, and the skills they mastered were all skills that the corresponding Eevee evolutions could master.

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