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After buying the metal foil, Xiao Mao also left Silver Department Store.
“Welcome next time.”
The waiter also warmly escorted Xiao Mao to the elevator.
...!
【Pokémon: Scizor♂】
[Attributes: Worm, Steel]
【Level: 24】
[Potential: Quasi-king]
[Trait: Master Technician (Increases the power of skills with a power of 60 or less by 50% when attacking.)]
[Skills: Glare, Lightning Strike, Combo Slash, Point Strike, Wing Attack, Cleave, Bullet Punch.]
【Intimacy Level: 205 (Maximum 255)】
[Item carried: Metallic membrane.]
"Not bad, it has awakened Bullet Punch." Xiao Mao was quite satisfied with his Scizor's stats. It was still a bit low in level, and if he went to find Sabrina now, he would just get wrecked.
"I wonder if I'll be able to run into Abra." Gary plans to catch an Abra. The Saffron City Gym isn't just a gym; it's also a Psychic-type school that admits students, so there are some Psychic-type Pokémon around Saffron City.
After all, the tasks issued by the system still need to be completed, but Casey is really hard to catch. In the original story, Gary had an Alakazam, but I don't know where to catch it.
Gary used Alakazam at the Silver Tournament, but it's unclear in which match it was used.
If we're talking about the Kanto region where you're most likely to encounter Casey and Alakazam, then Saffron City is the only place.
If Abra weren't a Pokémon that can't be sold, Gary would have bought it directly.
However, there is another way to obtain Abra: become an apprentice at the Goldenrod Gym. You might have a chance to get Abra that way, but this method takes a bit longer.
"No, there's a way." Xiao Mao suddenly thought of a way to get Casey.
With this in mind, Shigeru had an idea. He got on his bicycle and headed towards the vicinity of the Saffron Gym.
"It should be nearby." Xiao Mao looked around, searching for his target.
The original Gym Leader of Saffron City was Sabrina's father, but Sabrina usurped the position.
Naza originally had a lively and lovely personality, but because her father made her learn superpowers, Naza lacked companionship during the learning period. As a result, a cold personality was unintentionally born when Naza was learning superpowers, and the original lively and lovely personality was sealed into a doll by Naza's cold personality.
As Sabrina's superpowers grew stronger, her father could no longer control her and was eventually ousted from his position as gym leader by Sabrina.
After Sabrina became the Gym Leader, she initially performed her duties normally, but recently things have changed. Any Trainer who comes to challenge her and loses the match will be turned into a doll and played with by Sabrina.
Sabrina's father, of course, couldn't just stand by and do nothing. Even after being kicked out of the gym, he often lingered near the gym, warning any trainers who came to challenge him.
Even if a trainer is turned into a doll, Sabrina's father will secretly go to rescue them.
After all, the Goldenrod Gym is a gym designated by the Pokémon League. If something like this happens, the higher-ups will definitely intervene. Sabrina's father doesn't want his gym's status to be revoked, so he can only silently support them from behind the scenes.
"Young man, are you here to challenge the Goldenrod Gym?" Just then, a voice came from behind.
Xiao Mao turned around and saw a middle-aged man wearing a green windbreaker and a yellow baseball cap. His appearance was exactly like that of a human trafficker.
However, this person is exactly the target that Xiao Mao is looking for: Natsumi's father.
"You must be Mr. Najun?" Xiao Mao asked.
"Oh, you know me." The middle-aged man was surprised. He had stepped down from his position as the head of the club two years ago, and most people from other places thought that the head of the club was Nazi.
“There are records online; I’ve seen your photo,” Xiao Mao said.
Najun didn't care about that and advised with a serious expression, "The current Gym Leader of the Goldenrod Gym is Sabrina. I suggest you don't challenge her."
Najun didn't say what the consequences would be, because if he did, the Elf League would definitely send people to investigate once the matter got out.
“Mr. Najun, I’ve heard about what happened to Master Nazi. I think you should address this issue directly; things can’t go on like this,” said Xiaomao.
"You challenged Naz?" Najun asked in surprise.
"No, but I met a Saffron Gym apprentice on the way and learned some things about the Saffron Gym from him," Gary casually offered as an excuse.
The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.
Na-jun actually believed it.
Because Sabrina has been too strict with her apprentices lately, many have left, so it's normal for her to talk about the situation at the Saffron Gym.
Chapter 30: The Problem with the Goldenrod Gym
Na-jun frowned.
If the apprentices who leave the conduit continue to spread like this, the Pokémon League will definitely send people to investigate. If it's true, the Goldenrod Gym won't just be shut down; Sabrina will also be arrested.
"Who exactly are you?" Najun was also an adult, so she naturally saw that there was something wrong with Xiaomao. Why would a trainer care about this? It wouldn't do him any good either.
"My name is Gary, and I'm from Pallet Town. I was planning to participate in the Indigo League, but the current situation at the Goldenrod Gym might affect my badge collection progress," Gary said.
“Naza does have her problems, but if you have the ability to defeat Naza, she won’t make things difficult for you,” Najun said.
"Mr. Najun, do you think I could beat Sabrina in a one-on-one fight, assuming there isn't a huge difference in strength between us, given that I'm a powerful psychic and I have a psychic-type Pokémon?"
"And as far as I know, it should be considered a foul for psychics to use their powers in Pokémon battles."
Xiao Mao isn't stupid.
In the story, when Ash battled Sabrina for the first time, Sabrina's Abra evolved directly into Kadabra.
Abra has no offensive capabilities. It can only acquire offensive skills after evolving into Kadabra. Before that, it can only use Teleport to escape when encountering enemies.
Even if Sabrina's Abra is at a high level, it's at most level 20. In a battle against Ash, even if it forcibly evolves, its strength won't be too great. It could even directly use psychic power to restrain Thunderbolt.
During training, Shigeru tested Exeggutor. When faced with Wartortle's Water Gun, Exeggutor's Psychic powers could only deflect the Water Gun slightly off its trajectory; it was practically impossible for it to bounce it back completely.
Not to mention that Pikachu's level was not low at the time, definitely above level 30, while Kadabra was only a little over level 20. It was impossible for Kadabra to use psychic power to restrain Pikachu's Thunderbolt.
Even if it were possible, it would require a huge amount of mental energy, making it a very uneconomical tactic.
It's quite obvious that Sabrina secretly used her psychic powers to help Kadabra. Since Sabrina used her psychic powers when battling Ash, it goes without saying that she would use them against other challengers.
It's less of a battle between Pokémon and more of a battle between the challenger and Sabrina.
Na-jun “...!”
Although she didn't want to admit it, Na-jun had no way to defend herself.
As Sabrina's father, Najun is very clear about Sabrina's experiences from childhood to adulthood. She started learning superpowers at the age of 6. Because she is stronger than the elves, she has never raised any elves.
Just as Gary said, Sabrina randomly sent out a Pokémon from the gym, while Sabrina secretly used her psychic powers to assist the Pokémon in the battle.
“You’re right, but what’s the use? Sabrina’s superpowers have long surpassed mine. I can’t do anything about Sabrina now,” Najun said helplessly.
After Xiao Mao exposed the truth, Na Jun was also somewhat devastated. Her once happy family had suffered something terrible to end up like this.
Looking at the dejected man in front of him, it's hard to imagine that he is also a superhuman.
Xiao Mao could understand Na Jun's predicament. He bore some responsibility for Na Zi's transformation, but it couldn't be entirely blamed on him. Na Zi herself also had some issues, namely, her talent was too high.
To have mastered superpowers to a level surpassing her father's at such a young age—this talent is terrifying.
"When did Natsumi become like this?" Shigeru asked indirectly.
“Naza suddenly became cold when she was 8 years old. At that time, I was busy with the dojo and school, so I didn’t pay much attention. About two years ago, Naza suddenly asked me for the position of dojo leader and kicked me out of the dojo,” Najun said.
"Why did Sabrina's personality suddenly change so drastically? Did she go astray while practicing her superpowers?"
"I don't know this either."
"So, Sabrina hasn't changed at all?"
"Well...besides becoming colder, Naji has a doll that looks just like she did when she was little." Najun thought for a moment, and it seemed that Naji's sudden change was due to the appearance of the doll.
Xiao Mao was very troubled. Na Jun was, after all, a master of superpowers. He had already led the conversation to this point, so why hadn't she figured out the key to the problem?
"I once discussed the matter of superpowered individuals with my grandfather. He said that the drastic change in the personality of superpowered individuals might be related to practicing sealing techniques. I wonder if Miss Sabrina is the same way," said Shigeru.
"seal...!"
Upon hearing this, Najun's thoughts were immediately drawn back to ten years ago, when Nazi was six years old and still a lively and cheerful little girl.
Na-jun, being a psychic, decides to teach Na-zi her psychic abilities. It was then that Na-zi displayed an amazing talent for psychic abilities and quickly mastered the psychic powers that Na-jun taught her.
After that, Natsumi often studied superpowers. Najun later became the gym leader of the Goldenrod Gym and also had to handle the affairs of the superpower school, so he neglected to teach Natsumi and let her study on her own while his wife watched over her.
Since then, Na-jun has been so busy that he's completely lost his bearings. When he finally comes to his senses, Na-zi is standing in front of him, demanding that he give up his positions as the headmaster and principal.
Na-jun didn't pay much attention at the time, thinking that Na-zi was just throwing a tantrum. It wasn't until Na-zi showed her powerful superpowers that Na-jun realized he had been overthinking things.
"Could Naz's problem be related to that doll?" Najun asked, puzzled.
"I don't know either," Xiao Mao said, waving his hand.
Na-jun frowned and began to think.
Xiao Mao remained silent, having given all the hints he could. If Na Jun still couldn't figure out the solution, there was nothing else he could do.
A few minutes later.
"Xiao Mao, I need your help with something." Na Jun said seriously, "This favor is a bit dangerous, but I will try my best to ensure your safety."
"What does Mr. Najun need my help with?" Xiao Mao asked.
“I think when Naza was learning superpowers, when she learned mind manipulation, she turned her personality into a doll,” Najun said.
Xiao Mao felt a chill run down his spine when he heard the term: manipulating a target with one's mind—what a terrifying superpower.
"It's an ability to separate one's own thoughts and project them onto a living being. Naz must have seen it in a book; she made a mistake while learning it on her own," Najun said.
"Then what should we do?" Xiao Mao asked.
“If we destroy the doll next to Naz, Naz should be able to return to normal,” Najun said.
Xiao Mao was thrilled; Na Jun had finally gotten the hang of things.
According to the original storyline, Gastly accidentally destroyed the doll, which is how Sabrina returned to normal.
"What do I need to do?" Xiao Mao asked.