A mere little hammer girl, easily handled!

Chapter 68 A mere little hammer girl, easily handled!

Because of the promises Xia Mu made, the young blacksmith didn't resist at all.

The deluxe Poké Ball didn't even shake before making a "Duang" sound, indicating that the Pokémon had been successfully captured.

Upon witnessing this scene, Xin Ye Miao, who had been holding back for so long, could no longer restrain herself.

"Meow~"

Snuggling into Xia Mu's arms, Xin Ye Miao's soft, fleshy body pressed against Xia Mu's chest.

She tilted her head back and looked at Xia Mu with her bright, sparkling eyes.

You can't forget the old ones just because you have new ones, meow. Xia Mu smiled speechlessly.

I angrily rubbed the cat's head.

"I think about things that have no basis in reality every day..."

Xia Mu picked up the cat and placed it on his shoulder, then gently tossed the little blacksmith's Poké Ball.

"Come out, young blacksmith!"

"Clang clang~"

Holding a hammer bigger than Xia Mu's head, the young blacksmith smiled broadly.

Starting today, I also have a Pokémon that can be trained!

We don't know about the food yet, but the accommodations are in comfortable luxury spheres, complete with all sorts of impressive alloy forgings...

Just as the young blacksmith was still dreaming about the future, Xia Mu spoke up.

"Everyone, this is the young blacksmith!"

"despair!"

"Meow!"

"The big one and two small ones are very welcoming to the young blacksmith's joining."

Seeing the young blacksmith quickly become familiar with Xin Ye Miao and the others, Xia Mu nodded in satisfaction.

As a trainer, what I fear most is irreconcilable conflicts between team members.

and so.

Maintaining relationships among the Pokémon in your team is an essential lesson for trainers.

One crucial element in a good relationship is the first impression each person makes on the other.

Fortunately.

The young blacksmith admired the skills of Shin-chan and her friends.

Shin-chan and the others welcomed the new members.

Therefore, both sides had a good start.

Especially for Shin-Ye-Miao, who's obsessed with looks.

Just a moment ago she was nestled in Xia Mu's arms, acting all cute, but now she's rubbing against the little blacksmith.

To welcome the new member, the Green Vine Snake immediately prepared to show off its skills.

The vine whip burrowed into the spatial backpack and took out a kitchenware set, while the green vine snake crossed its arms over its chest.

I'll show you right now why cooking is the greatest invention of all time!

"Clang clang?"

Looking at the kitchen knife that reflected a dazzling light under the sun, the young blacksmith's instincts as a blacksmith immediately told her...

This stuff is great!

It's better than any metal I've ever encountered before!

The young blacksmith's eyes lit up, and without the slightest hesitation, he raised his hammer and leaped into the air.

Fortunately.

When Xia Mu saw Qing Teng She take out a cooking set from her backpack, she immediately became alert.

"Wait, wait, this won't work..."

Xia Mu caught the little blacksmith in mid-air.

"If you smash this thing, we'll have no food to eat!"

"despair?"

The Green Vine Snake tilted its head and glanced at Xia Mu and the little blacksmith.

Finally, I realized what was happening.

Did this girl with the hammer just try to smash my beloved kitchen utensils?!

"despair!"

The Green Vine Snake narrowed its eyes slightly, its gaze towards the young blacksmith carrying a profound meaning.

"Clang clang?"

Looking at the little radish girl who was staring at him with a puzzled expression, and then at Snake Sister whose expression was full of meaning.

Xia Mu froze on the spot for a moment.

I was just feeling good about a good start, but the next second... ::

Fortunately.

Xia Mu's extraordinary wisdom was unleashed at this moment.

"Snake Sister is one of us; if we're going to steal from someone, we should steal from others!"

???

Looking at Xia Mu, who was earnestly instructing the young blacksmith, Xiao Yao looked bewildered.

wait?

What did you just say?

Xiaoyao, realizing what had happened, looked on in disbelief.

"Shouldn't we be teaching the young blacksmith not to rush in just because he sees good metal?!"

"Ah, yes, yes, that's exactly what I meant!"

Xia Mu nodded repeatedly.

"Snake Sister's cooking skills are amazing! After you eat here, you might protect this set of kitchen utensils just like you would protect the hammer."

Hearing Xia Mu's praise, Snake Sister nodded in satisfaction.

They decided to let the ignorant child off the hook for the time being.

"despair!"

I'll make you fall at the feet of my culinary skills!

Snake Sister immediately got to work with great enthusiasm.

At this time.

Taking into account the blacksmith's habits, Xia Mu immediately explained it to him.

What kinds of metals can be touched, and what kinds of metals cannot be touched?

The ones from the store won't do!

It can't be in anyone else's hands!

For wild Pokémon, it depends on the situation!

If you find the metal you want, notify your trainer first!

Xia Mu had never been so serious before, fearing that the little blacksmith might act impulsively and hand him, an innocent trainer, over to Officer Jenny.

Faced with Xia Mu's earnest teachings, the young blacksmith nodded repeatedly.

"Clang clang!"

Got it, you mean when you're grabbing something, you're grabbing it!

Seeing the young blacksmith's reaction, Xia Mu nodded in satisfaction.

"I hope you understand what I mean!"

Xia Mu patted the little blacksmith's tuft of hair and took out his phone from his pocket.

"Moshi moshi~"

Natsuki contacted Miss Joey and explained the current situation in detail.

After hearing Xia Mu's story, Miss Joey...

I can finally relax.

"Now that you've subdued the little blacksmith, those iron ants should return to their nest soon..."

As she spoke, Miss Joey began preparing to treat the iron ants when she had some free time.

After hanging up the phone, Xia Mu stroked his chin and looked at the young blacksmith.

"Did you find anything valuable in the iron ant nest?"

The young blacksmith tilted his head.

"Clang?"

What are valuable things?

(O○)

Xia Mu realized that he had indeed put the young blacksmith in a difficult position.

Looking at the Green Vine Snake, who seemed to still be busy for a while, Xia Mu decided to take advantage of the opportunity.

Go check if the iron ant nest has been damaged or anything...

Yes, Natsuki is sure.

I was only thinking about the living environment of the iron ants.

It wasn't about taking away valuables before the iron ants returned.

After confirming that Xiaoyao didn't want to go into the dark tunnel.

Xia Mu turned on the flashlight.

They embarked on an adventure with New Leaf Cat and Little Blacksmith.

However, not long after.

They came full of enthusiasm, but left disappointed.

Xia Mu led the two little ones out, grumbling and cursing.

"Pah! A den? Even a serpent bear's lair is more interesting than yours!"

Led by the young blacksmith, Xia Mu did not get lost even in the maze-like nest.

but.

When Xia Mu arrived at the location where the iron ants lived, he found that there were no gems or evolution stones to speak of.

As far as the eye can see, there are large foliage leaves everywhere.

"They have absolutely no zest for life, all they do is eat tree leaves, they don't even eat a single fruit!"

Especially after seeing my hands covered in mud and my two little ones that had become filthy.

Xia Mu was disillusioned with Pokémon that had absolutely no collecting tendencies.

"They have absolutely no sense of crisis; they won't even bother to add some fruit to their dishes..."

At this time.

Xiaoyao, who was sitting to the side helping the Green Vine Snake, watched this scene and shook her head.

"It's a miracle this guy didn't go down a path of crime."

Then, looking at the nearly finished Green Vine Snake, Haruka spoke up to remind it:

"Dinner's ready, hurry up and wash up!"

"good!"

"Clang! Clang!!"

The young blacksmith stared wide-eyed at the food on the plate, his face filled with shock.

What is this?

This stuff tastes so good!

I clearly saw that there were tree fruits in it, but why does it taste different from what I've had before?!

After a series of shocking events.

The young blacksmith, who had never tasted such delicious food before, swung his spoon rapidly, while also looking at the Green Vine Snake with admiration.

"Clang clang~"

I will protect your kitchen utensils as I would protect a hammer!

"despair!"

The green vine snake, sitting in the chair, crossed its legs and nodded in satisfaction.

This little hammer girl is no match for you!

The Green Vine Snake has once again solidified its position in the team.