The Samurai Boy's Provocation

With Pidgey joining the team, Jiangchuan's current team attributes now include Electric, Flying, and Bug.

Aside from Metapod, which needs to rest, Pikachu (Electric type) and Pidgeotto (Flying type) both meet the type disadvantage requirement for challenging the Pewter City Gym.

Therefore, Jiang Chuan focused on leveling up Pikachu and Pidgey on his journey ahead.

Pikachu is great for leveling up because of its Electric-type attribute and the doubled effect of Electric Ball.

Unexpectedly, Pidgey is also a master at clearing maps.

High in the sky, Pidgey locks onto its target.

The wings folded in.

Dive!

"Bang!"

A small Rattata cub that was munching on a berry was knocked away and rolled several times on the grass before passing out.

Pidgey's strong pectoral muscles give it excellent defensive capabilities.

The power of a close-range impact, amplified by the acceleration of a dive, is even more terrifying.

Rattata, Weedle, Caterpie, and the like are all knocked out in one move.

There was absolutely no need for a second strike.

Such ferocity is entirely due to the feedback of the characteristic to the body size.

Leveling up in just one or two days.

Both pets have seen a significant increase in level.

[Pokémon: Pikachu, lv17→lv21]

[Pokémon: Pidgeotto, lv19→lv22]

Both Pokémon have broken through to a new major level – Normal.

A significant level increase results in a qualitative leap in a Pokémon's combat power.

The "normal" level is already considered the upper level for the vast majority of wild Pokémon.

Going further up, it requires systematic training, resource investment, or it depends on individual talent, or the group providing resources together.

"Wow, Jiang Chuan, your Pidgey looks really different!"

Xiaoxia, who had questioned Jiang Chuan's judgment in catching Pokémon just two days ago, praised him after witnessing Pidgeotto's battle.

of course.

The main reason is that Pikachu and Pidgeotto cleared out all the Bug-type Pokémon along the way.

This finally allowed Xia, who was afraid of insects, to walk with peace of mind.

No longer do I need to hide behind Jiang Chuan in fear.

And you no longer need to scream from time to time.

"Now you know I have good taste?"

Jiang Chuan joked with a smile.

"Tch~ still a little bit worse than me."

Xiaoxia blushed and turned her head away.

She would never easily admit that she was weak.

Hanako smiled gently beside her.

She watched Jiang Chuan's retreating figure, her eyes filled with pride.

My man is starting to look more and more like a trainer.

…………

evening.

The three set up camp by the stream.

Hanako is preparing dinner.

Xiaoxia sat on a rock, swinging her fair legs.

Jiang Chuan was checking on the condition of the two Pokémon.

Pikachu lay on Jiang Chuan's lap, enjoying being petted.

Pidgey stood to one side, preening its feathers.

"At this rate, we should be able to break through to around level 25 by the time we reach Nibi City."

Jiang Chuan was making plans in his mind.

A level 25 Pikachu, plus an Electric Ball...

That should be enough to take down the Pewter City Gym.

Even if Xiao Gang uses his full strength, he is confident he can win.

"Time to eat!"

Hanako's voice came through.

Dinner was a simple stew of tree fruits and grilled fish.

The aroma is tangy.

"I'm starting to eat!"

The three sat around the fire, enjoying themselves immensely.

........................

the next day.

Continue on your way.

With Pidgey's aerial reconnaissance, our travel efficiency has improved considerably.

In addition, there's Jiang Chuan's waveguide power.

Where are the wild Pokémon groups?

Which side has complex terrain?

They can all be detected in advance.

"There's a swarm of bee-like bees ahead, let's go around them."

Jiang Chuan made a judgment based on the information conveyed by Pidgey.

Beedrill swarms are not to be trifled with.

Although Pikachu's Electric-type moves are effective against them, there are too many of them, making it easy to get hurt.

There's no need to force your way in.

"Uh-huh!"

Xiaoxia nodded quickly.

She didn't want to see so many insects.

We took a detour.

The forests are gradually thinning out.

It seems we're about to leave the boundaries of Viridian Forest.

"At this rate, we should arrive in Nibi City by tomorrow afternoon."

Jiang Chuan looked at the map.

"That's great!"

Xiaoxia breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, we're leaving this place infested with insects.

however.

Just as she relaxed her guard, Jiang Chuan's wave-guiding power suddenly sensed something was wrong.

In the bushes not far behind Xiaoxia.

There is a chubby human figure.

action……

It looked like it was holding something.

Prepare for attack.

"Be careful!"

Jiang Chuan's expression changed.

Without thinking twice, he reached out and pulled Xiaoxia into his arms!

"ah!"

Xiaoxia exclaimed in surprise.

Because she was wearing a crop top, when Jiang Chuan hugged her, his hand directly touched the sensitive, tender flesh of Xiaoxia's waist.

Xiaoxia tensed up all over and trembled as if she had been electrocuted.

"Hey, Jiang Chuan, don't touch here! I'll..."

Her voice was filled with coquettishness and panic.

He hadn't finished speaking.

"ha!"

A figure suddenly darted out from the bushes!

Wearing samurai attire.

Holding a...

Samurai sword?

With a ferocious expression on his face, the boy slashed out with his sword!

The target is exactly where Xia was standing!

"Bang!"

The blade fell.

It struck an empty spot.

Because Jiang Chuan acted in time, Xiaoxia was already in his arms.

The young samurai was taken aback.

He clearly didn't expect to miss.

And in that moment of stunned silence—

Jiang Chuan kicked out with one leg!

It hit the samurai boy squarely on the buttocks.

"Ugh!"

The young samurai screamed in agony.

He was kicked so hard that he flew backward and landed on the lawn in front of him.

The samurai sword in his hand also flew out of his hand.

It fell to the ground with a "thud".

[Ding! Quest triggered: Defeat the young samurai training in the forest and teach him a profound lesson.]

[Mission Reward: 2 Mega Flying Berryes – When consumed by a Flying-type Pokémon, it provides a significant positive boost to its size and lifespan.]

The system notification sounded.

Jiang Chuan's eyes lit up.

This is great stuff!

I was just thinking about the lifespan defects of Butterfree.

Butterflies do not have a long lifespan.

This is a common problem with Bug-type Pokémon.

They evolve and grow quickly, but their lifespan is also short.

Most Butterfree only live for a few months to a year after evolving.

Those raised by trainers are in better condition; they receive careful care and energy replenishment, allowing them to live longer.

But it is ultimately a weakness.

And now...

The system automatically generated an item related to lifespan boost!

Super Flying Fruit.

You can tell it's not simple just by its name.

It's like a pillow being delivered just when you're about to fall asleep.

Jiang Chuan was secretly delighted.

But right now...

Let's deal with this sneak attacker first.

"Ouch! Why did you kick me?!"

The young samurai grimaced as he got up from the ground.

He picked up the "katana" that had fallen to the ground.

"Kick you? That's too lenient!"

Before Jiang Chuan could reply, Xiaoxia, who had come to her senses, immediately exploded.

She broke free from Jiang Chuan's embrace—though the tingling sensation from his touch still lingered in her waist—and charged forward with her hands on her hips.

"Are you out of your mind?! Grabbing a knife and lying in ambush here?"

Xiaoxia's face turned bright red with anger.

All the pent-up emotions from the fear and anxiety I felt about insects in the forest these past few days suddenly exploded.

"Do you know how dangerous that was! If Jiang Chuan hadn't reacted quickly, that knife would have slashed me!"

"Didn't your parents teach you that you can't attack others casually?!"

"..."

Xiaoxia didn't tolerate it at all, and unleashed a torrent of abuse, well, she scolded her quite harshly.

The young samurai was stunned by the insults.

He opened his mouth, wanting to explain.

But Xiaoxia didn't give him a chance at all.

"Exactly, you young man, you really have no sense of propriety."

Even the usually gentle Hanako lost her temper.

She walked to Jiang Chuan's side, looked at Xiao Xia with concern, then at the young warrior, her tone serious.

"How could you attack someone with a knife? What if you hurt them?"

"I...I just had a toy knife..."

The young samurai finally found an opportunity to interject.

He raised the plastic knife in his hand.

"Not even a toy knife!"

Xiaoxia unleashed another torrent of words.

"Just because you have a toy knife doesn't mean you can just cut people! What kind of logic is that!"

"I think you just need to be taught a lesson!"

"..."

All I can say is that Miss Hua Lan's ability to hurl insults is indeed quite impressive.

The young samurai's face turned red and white as he was scolded.

at last,

"That's enough!"

The young samurai roared.

He waved the toy knife around haphazardly.

"I...I am a samurai! I don't argue with women!"

He looked at Jiang Chuan.

"You...you Pikachu Trainer, come out here!"

"You're from Pallet Town, aren't you!"

"Come out! Come out!"