Exhibition Match?

Chapter 65 Exhibition Match?

During the time I spent dealing with Natsuki.

Feng Lu believed that she had basically mastered how to use Xia Mu.

and so.

When asked by her grandfather to participate in the Trainer Showdown held by Twin Dragons Academy, Fenglu immediately thought of Xia Mu, who had just defeated her.

"Hey, could you go to Twin Dragons Academy for me? There's a reward!"

"don't want!"

Xia Mu rejected Feng Lu without hesitation.

The last reward is nowhere in sight, and you're already trying to make me work for free again?

"Qin?!"

Feng Lu was very surprised.

"I'll give you a reward, you know!"

"No means no!"

Feng Lu pouted on the other end of the phone.

"I'm a real beauty, you know. Even if you're going to refuse, you should at least be a little more subtle...::"

"I'm still a handsome guy!"

Interpol?

"Hehehe!" 2

The two of them simultaneously thought of the Interpol agent codenamed "Handsome Guy" and chuckled.

In an instant, the atmosphere between the two became harmonious.

and so.

Under these circumstances, Fenglu once again made a request to Xiamu.

"My grandpa wants me to go to Shuanglong City to participate in the Shuanglong Academy's exhibition match, but I'm terrified of Principal Shaka, please~"

???

The coquettish voice of Feng Lu made Xia Mu shiver involuntarily.

Xia Mu never expected this.

The spirited Feng Lu even learned to act cute in order to avoid going to Shuanglong Academy.

Although Fenglu's level is not comparable to Xinye Miao, it is not even one ten-thousandth of the level of Tsundere She.

but.

Just how terrified are you of Lord Shaka?!

Xia Mu was speechless.

However, Xia Mu suddenly remembered that he had once tried to get specific information about other gym trainers from Wan Long.

Wanlong looked apprehensive when talking about Shaka, the leader of the Twin Dragons Dojo.

Xia Mu suddenly realized that this kind of thing wasn't so incomprehensible.

After all, even one of the Four Heavenly Kings was afraid of Shaka.

"Then you can just not go. Besides, these kinds of exhibition matches only invite famous trainers, so it's no use having me..."

Xia Mu was looking forward to the scene where Feng Lu refused to participate in the exhibition match, and then Xia Ka personally came to her door.

But Fenglu wouldn't fall for that kind of trick.

"Principal Shaka doesn't care about fame or anything like that. He founded the academy to cultivate powerful trainers from a young age, and besides..."

Feng Lu had a look of utter despair on her face, and her tone became dejected.

"Grandpa and Principal Shaka have been friends for many years, so..."

So, since you can't escape it, you're planning to find a scapegoat, right?

Natsuki knew that Furu's grandfather was the previous head of the Furuyo Gym, and was about the same age as Shaka.

It would be perfectly reasonable for the two to have a personal relationship.

There is even a high probability that...

The lively and free-spirited Fuu was forced to attend Twin Dragons Academy and become an academic trainer because of her grandfather's relationship with Shaka.

As the oldest Gym Leader in the Unova region, Shaka holds a prominent position.

The badge issued is called the Legendary Badge. It belongs to the Gym Leader of the Twin Dragons Gym, who founded the Twin Dragons Academy, which has produced many famous trainers, and even serves as the mayor of Twin Dragons City.

Such legendary figures have a wealth of information available online.

Based on Natsuki's previous curious investigation.

Whether online or in real life.

Shaka has a very good reputation. He has a calm and composed personality and treats everyone equally, even his juniors.

I've also observed a person's refinement and good health.

Even though he's quite old, with a completely white beard and hair, he still insists on wrestling with Pokémon every day to exercise.

He is the dream lover of countless middle-aged and elderly women.

honestly.

When Xia Mu saw Xia Ka's photo, he even suspected that he was seeing Santa Claus from a movie.

His muscular physique even looks bigger than that of the Fighting King, Lianwu.

Xia Mu had no doubt that this old man who wrestled with Pokémon every day could punch himself into the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).

and so.

Faced with the sorrow of the wind and dew, Xia Mu could only...

"Could your grandfather help me and the curator of the museum review his recipes?"

Xia Mu hopes to maintain his virility even when he has a full head of white hair.

"ah?!""

"Start taking care of your health early; don't wait until you're deficient to replenish it—that's what it means to be far ahead!"

"ha?!"

I'm already in such a pitiful state, and instead of comforting me, you're only thinking about health preservation?

Did I say "ah" because I didn't understand?

I said "Ah!" because you have no compassion!

Still far ahead, Feng Lu almost wanted to hang Xia Mu on the front of her plane to show him what it really meant to be far ahead.

but.

Feng Lu changed her mind.

"If I promise to get you the recipe, will you take my place in the exhibition match?"

"Let's see the recipe first!"

Xia Mu chose to brush it off.

Not to mention that Fenglu still owes him a reward, let's just talk about his current schedule.

By the time we get to Shuanglong City, the exhibition match might already be over.

It's not like I'm going to work; Xia Mu doesn't want to rush around while traveling.

But Fenglu was perhaps too excited at this moment.

They completely forgot about Xia Mu's lack of martial ethics.

therefore.

After saying "I'll go ask my grandpa," Fenglu happily hung up the phone.

At this time.

At the Pokémon Center.

After hanging up the phone, Xia Mu invited Xiao Yao to have lunch together.

The two chose a well-regarded ramen shop nearby.

The dough-kneading master is a hog.

Although he looks like a big, goofy guy, his noodle-pulling skills are quite impressive.

In addition, there's the brute force that comes with being a Fighting-type Pokémon.

The kneaded noodles are chewy and elastic.

Served with a secret-recipe broth.

"Absolutely superb!"

Xia Mu gave Hao Li a thumbs up.

Haoli puffed out his chest, flexed his biceps, and smiled at Xia Mu.

"Awesome!"

Haoli was very happy to receive Xia Mu's praise.

Xia Mu was also very happy.

Not only did I get to eat delicious food, but I was also happy to have found another source of material about Fukiyoshi.

After the meal.

After seeing off Haruka, who was about to take a nap, Natsuki took the two little ones to the backyard of the Pokémon Center.

"Let's go out for dinner!"

Xia Mu summoned the Claydol from the Poké Ball, and then...

Boom!

The Green Vine Snake placed the large basin it had been holding for a long time on the ground; inside were many noodles.

Boom!

Another large bowl filled with broth and ingredients.

"Ramen! Never had it before, huh? Hehe..."

Under the expectant gazes of Xia Mu and the two little ones, the clay giant accepted the two thick pieces of wood handed over by the green vine snake.

"Om one"

One bite.

The clay giant's large, glowing yellow eyes curved into crescent shapes, showing that it was very happy.

As they spent more time together, the clay giant gradually began to express its emotions more openly in front of Natsuki.

No longer like in the past, always blank and indistinguishable from stone statues.

Watching the clay giant devour noodles.

Xia Mu nodded in satisfaction.

"I'm glad you like it. It's a pity the shop is too small, otherwise you wouldn't have had to wait until now to eat here..."

Xia Mu sat cross-legged beside the clay giant, sighing repeatedly.

Meanwhile, New Leaf Cat had already run onto the head of the Clay Doll Giant.

Watching the large basin, which was more than enough for her and the Green Vine Snake to swim in, disappear in an instant, she opened her mouth wide in cuteness.

"Meow (Finished eating?)"

"Buzz!"

The clay giant nodded, patted its belly, and indicated that it was full.

With a surprised expression, Shin-Ye-Nyan jumped off the clay giant and came to the large basin that had previously contained noodles.

Lick it, bite it.....

Pooh!

Xin Ye Miao stuck out her tongue in disgust.

Xia Mu chuckled upon noticing this.

"You know this stuff is inedible, so why did Xia Mu suddenly freeze?"

He quickly looked up at the clay giant, at its empty hands, and at the vanished iron basin and thick wood.

"You ate the metal basin and chopsticks too?!"

"Buzz—"

The clay giant remained unfazed, stating that it had previously gnawed on stones and found this stuff even more chewy.

but.

Even so.

Xia Mu still asked Miss Joey to examine the clay giant.

They were only relieved after confirming that the clay giant's body was completely unharmed.

Seeing Natsuki bustling around for him, the clay giant's gaze towards Natsuki softened even more.