A Double Showdown!

"I'm from Pallet Town too, what's up?"

Hanako took a step forward, shielding Jiang Chuan slightly behind her. Her protective instincts immediately kicked in, and her tone became even more serious.

She is usually gentle, but she will never back down if anyone targets Jiang Chuan.

"What's wrong with Pallet Town? I'm not from Pallet Town, can't I just pass through here? You fatso, you're prejudiced against people from certain regions?"

Xiaoxia continued her outburst, her chest heaving with anger.

"I...I'm not, I don't discriminate based on region..."

The young samurai was repeatedly berated by the two men, his face turning a deep purplish-red, and he could only quickly give his reasons.

"I just want to challenge the trainers in Pallet Town!"

"I lost to two trainers from Pallet Town before, and I just want to get my revenge as soon as possible!"

He seemed to have found a legitimate excuse, and his voice became a little louder.

"Oh, right, samurai only accept battles with male trainers..."

"You also discriminate based on sex?"

Xiaoxia's eyes widened, and it looked like she was about to unleash another round of furious attacks.

"Xiaoxia".

Jiang Chuan stepped forward and reached out to grab Xiaoxia's slender wrist.

Xiaoxia's momentum faltered, and she turned to look at him.

Jiang Chuan gently shook his head at her, gesturing with his eyes that she should take over.

He wasn't trying to protect the young samurai, but seeing how stubborn and annoying the fatso was, he knew that verbal reprimands wouldn't work.

We need to get serious.

Incidentally, I also completed the system's "profound education" task.

"Alright, since he came to me, I'll handle it."

Jiang Chuan's voice was calm, yet it carried a reassuring power.

Hanako and Kasumi exchanged a glance.

"Hmph, he's lucky."

Xia pouted, but still obediently stepped back a few paces with Hua Zi, making room for her.

The part of her wrist that Jiang Chuan was holding was a little hot.

The young samurai breathed a huge sigh of relief when he saw the two fierce-looking beauties retreat.

At the same time, I felt a surge of secret joy.

what!

This pretty boy really needs a woman to protect him!

He's obviously a weakling!

He remembered the two Pallet Town trainers he had encountered before, both of whom he had lost to.

Especially that guy with the spiky Squirtle head, who mocked him after defeating him.

He was seething with anger and spent several days in the forest, hoping to find someone in Pallet Town to get revenge.

Now it's all good!

Finally, I've met an easy target!

I can finally vent the humiliation I suffered last time on this weakling who is protected by a woman!

The young samurai straightened his back a bit, and swung his plastic toy knife with more force.

"Hey! You're the trainer from Pallet Town?"

He raised his chin and pointed his nostrils at Jiang Chuan.

"It's me." Jiang Chuan nodded, released Xiaoxia's wrist, and took two steps forward.

"If you're looking for a trainer in Pallet Town, that's me. If you want a duel, I can grant your request."

Jiang Chuan paused here, a kind smile appearing in his eyes.

"However, I have one request."

"Huh! Requirements?"

The young samurai was even happier to hear this.

What a weakling! They're making demands before even starting a fight!

They definitely want to propose conditions that are advantageous to themselves, such as restricting the Pokémon's type or prohibiting the use of certain moves.

That's what the weak are like!

"Fine! Go ahead and suggest it!"

The young samurai waved his hand dismissively, feigning generosity.

"I am a man destined to uphold the way of the samurai! To fulfill the demands of the weak is the mark of a samurai! Speak!"

He looked smug, twirling the plastic knife in his hand.

Jiang Chuan smiled and held up one finger.

"My request is simple. I accept your challenge, but it has to be two matches."

"Two matches?" The samurai boy was taken aback.

"Yes. The first match is a Pokémon battle. The second match..."

Jiang Chuan's smile widened, his gaze becoming increasingly benevolent.

"...A fight of brute force. Just you and me, no Pokémon, bare hands."

"what?"

The young samurai was completely stunned.

He thought he had misheard.

Not only him, but Hanako and Kasumi behind him also blinked.

However, the two women quickly realized what was happening, exchanged a glance, and their lips curled into strange smiles.

"You...you want to fight me with a fist? Hahaha!"

The young samurai realized what was happening and burst out laughing as if he had heard the funniest joke.

He patted his round belly and then showed off his thick arms—though they were mostly fat.

"Kid, have you thought this through? I'm the man who will carry on the samurai way! I've been physically training since I was a child!"

He pointed to Jiang Chuan's "slender" figure.

"With your small frame, I could flatten you with one sit!"

"Stop talking nonsense."

Jiang Chuan was too lazy to argue with him and made his stance clear.

"I'm fighting with Bushido. So, you tell me, are you in or not?"

"Answer it! Why aren't you answering!"

The young samurai was enraged by Jiang Chuan's attitude.

I was already planning to teach you a lesson, and now you've come to my door to get beaten up?

Very good!

"You asked for this! Well, I'll teach you a lesson on both fronts!"

Perhaps it was his body fat that gave him unparalleled confidence, or perhaps it was because he couldn't lose face according to "Bushido," but he seemed to already see himself using his own body to sit on this arrogant brat's buttocks.

Upon hearing the samurai boy's unwavering agreement to a duel with Jiang Chuan, Hanako and Xiaoxia simultaneously raised the corners of their mouths, revealing a meaningful smile.

Hanako was a woman who had thoroughly and completely experienced Egawa's physique and strength; she knew better than anyone the explosive power and endurance hidden beneath his seemingly well-proportioned figure.

Although Xiaoxia didn't feel it as deeply, when Jiang Chuan carried her on his back in the Tokiwa Forest, his broad and firm back, strong and powerful arms, and the clearly perceptible muscle lines under his clothes made her cheeks burn, and she knew Jiang Chuan's strength.

They could already roughly foresee what fate awaited the young samurai.

"Then it's settled."

Jiang Chuan twisted his neck, making a slight clicking sound.

"Let's start with a Pokémon battle to warm up."

"Just what I wanted!"

The samurai boy was full of confidence. He took a few steps back to create some distance and pulled a Poké Ball from his waist.

"Let me show you what it means to be a partner of the future great samurai!"

"Come forth, my sharpest blade—Great Armor!"

A red light flashed.

A robust Pokémon with huge, sharp horns on its head appeared in the open space.

Dajia!

Bug-type Pokémon are characterized by their two horns and possess considerable power.

This giant beetle had fierce eyes, and as soon as it came out, it rubbed its huge jaws together, making a menacing "crunching" sound.

The overall impression is indeed impressive.

Jiang Chuan used a waveguide to perform a simple sensing.

Energy level...probably beginner level.

It seems this young samurai was lucky, or perhaps he used some tricks to get such a powerful Pokémon right from the start.

But that's all.

Judging from the slightly weak aura and unrefined energy of the giant armored beast, the young warrior was probably too busy showing off and gloating after capturing it, and hadn't undergone any proper training or development.

"Haha, scared you, huh!"

The samurai boy became even more smug when he saw that Jiang Chuan did not immediately release his Pokémon.

"To subdue it, I had to team up with several brothers who share the same Bushido code, set a trap, and go through a lot of trouble to succeed!"

"This is nothing like those green caterpillars and unicorns that you can see everywhere by the roadside!"

He boasted, as if he could already see victory.

"It's definitely not comparable to a caterpillar."

Jiang Chuan nodded, his tone indifferent.

"Therefore, you should focus on training it properly, instead of using it to satisfy your ridiculous vanity, and..."

His eyes turned cold.

"...the despicable act of ambushing others."

"What do you know! A samurai's actions aren't called a sneak attack; they're called surprise attacks!"

The young samurai blushed and tried to argue his point.

"Stop talking nonsense! Release your Pokémon! Let me defeat you with Pinsir's Guillotine Scissors."

Jiang Chuan was too lazy to waste any more words and threw out a Poké Ball.

"I choose you, Pidgey!"

Clear birdsong echoed through the forest.

A figure, much larger than a normal Pidgey, appeared in mid-air accompanied by a white light.

Its wings spread, creating a strong gust of wind.

His sharp gaze instantly locked onto his opponent below.