I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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Xiao Mao stayed outside, observing Lei Gong's condition through the glass window.

About ten minutes later, Kenta and Marina also arrived.

"Shigeru, is Raikou alright?" Kenta asked as soon as he arrived.

"It's alright, it's slowly absorbing electricity and recovering, I believe it won't be long before it wakes up," Xiao Mao said.

Hearing Shigeru's answer, Kenta and Marina finally felt relieved.

Then, the three of them talked about their recent trips and why they came here.

Marina only wants to be a star and has no interest in becoming a trainer. She just wanders around and travels wherever she can. As for coming here, it's because she knows that Kenta and Junichi are going to participate in this year's Silver Tournament, so she just stopped by to watch the competition.

Kenta plans to go to Blackwood City to collect badges, but before that, he will battle in the surrounding area to improve the strength of his Pokémon.

It has to be said that Kenta's growth rate is very fast. In the short time we haven't seen him, his Typhlosion level has reached 42, a level at which he can already show his prowess at the League Tournament.

However, it will be very difficult to make it into the top 16, since Shigeru doesn't know which Pokémon Kenta has caught yet.

Last time I battled Kenta, Kenta only used Beedrill and Donphan, plus Typhlosion, for a total of only 3 Pokémon.

While everyone was chatting, Lei Gong woke up. He had originally wanted to resist, but when he saw Xiao Mao and the other two outside through the window, he gave up and obediently lay down on the hospital bed to rest.

"…Raygo is awake. I'll go call Joey over." Marina immediately ran to fetch Joey.

When Joey learned that Lei Gong had awakened, he rushed over, wanting to give Lei Gong a thorough check-up, but was warned by Lei Gong with bared teeth.

“Raigong, Miss Joey just wants to check your physical condition; she means no harm,” Kenta said.

Raikou did not believe Kenta's advice and remained very wary.

Xiao Mao also came in. Ignoring Lei Gong's grimaces, he took the initiative to walk up to Lei Gong and said, "Lei Gong, don't worry, these machines are not crystal devices. They can help you restore the electricity in your body. You should be able to feel it."

After hearing Xiao Mao's words, Lei Gong calmed down and stopped baring his teeth. Seeing this, Xiao Mao continued, "Miss Joey, how do you use these testing tools? Let me examine Lei Gong."

“Okay, I’ll tell you (Nuoqian Zhao).” Joey explained to Xiaomao how to use the testing equipment.

Lei Gong's injuries had actually healed; he just needed to be checked. The testing equipment was very easy to use; Joey explained it to Xiao Mao once, and he already knew how to use it.

Kenta and Marina watched from the sidelines, feeling envious. They couldn't understand why, even though they had both helped Raigong, Raigong only showed affection to Shigeru.

As expected of a legendary spirit, Lei Gong quickly regained his electricity after his stamina was restored. In just half an hour, Lei Gong's electricity was fully restored, so he decided to leave.

Joy was still a little worried, but she couldn't stop Raikou. Gary didn't stop Raikou from leaving either, and even took the initiative to lead Raikou out of the back door of the Pokémon Center.

"Raikou, next time you see amethyst, don't use electric-type moves recklessly," Xiao Mao reminded him.

Although the crystal device was destroyed, there's no guarantee that Team Rocket won't build another one.

264: Ink and Smoke Dojo

"Ouch!"

Lei Gong seemed very unhappy that Xiao Mao had exposed his shortcomings. He roared in annoyance, and with a few leaps, he entered the forest and disappeared without a trace.

Kenta and Marina watched Raigong leave with relieved smiles on their faces.

"Kenta, Marina, you two can continue your honeymoon here. I'm heading to Inkstone City first." Shigeru didn't plan to stay any longer, so he took out his mountain bike and prepared to leave.

"What are you saying..." Marina asked shyly.

Kenta blushed and remained silent.

These two clearly like each other, but they just don't want to make their relationship official. Young people are used to this kind of back-and-forth tug-of-war.

"Bye-Bye!"

Xiao Mao waved goodbye and rode his mountain bike away.

Kenta and Marina stood side by side, both turning their heads away, not daring to look at each other's faces.

After a while, the two of them calmed down and went back to the Pokémon Center to rest. Both of their Pokémon had been in battle and were seriously injured, so they needed to rest before they could continue their journey.

...!

A week later, 987 Xiao Mao finally arrived in Yanmo City, a small town nestled deep in the mountains.

Although Smoky City is called a city, it is actually just a small town, a very quiet town. Because of the Dragon's Lair, most of the trainers here are Dragon-type trainers.

Furthermore, there is a TM master in Blacksmith City, and Gary plans to teach Charizard Explosive Flare, so this is a good place for him to learn.

However, before learning the fire-type ultimate skill, let's get the last badge first.

After settling into the Pokémon Center, Gary called Professor Oak to let him know he was safe and sound, and also teleported Magneton there and Charizard back.

Since there are still two months until the Silver Conference, Gary plans to stay in Smoky City until Charizard masters Explosive Flare, then head to Silver Town, where he can also wait for Ash and the others.

Judging from the time, Ash and his friends should have already arrived in Cajas Town, and Ash needs to speed up.

"Alas, it's a pity that Lei Gong still doesn't want to follow me." Xiao Mao looked at the mountains behind him, feeling very sorry that Lei Gong didn't come with him.

Originally, I thought that a 190 (bbci) intimacy level would be enough to get Raikou to follow me, but in the past seven days, I haven't even seen a hair of Raikou, which shows that Raikou prefers freedom.

But it's okay, at least the system-issued task was triggered and a golden crown was obtained. As a result, Gary's number of golden crowns reached 5. Gary used one on Zapdos to upgrade its potential to legendary level.

After resting overnight at the Pokémon Center.

the next day.

Xiao Mao arrived at the entrance of the Yanmo Dojo.

Yanmo Dojo is different from other dojos. The dojo building doesn't look like a dojo at all, but rather like a huge castle.

Xiao Mao arrived at the door, and the system issued a task.

[Ding! Mission issued: Obtain the Inkstone Dojo Badge / Rewards: 6 High-Grade Rare Candies, a permanent Dragon Pulse TM, and 1 Superior Dragon Fang (increases Dragon-type move power by 50%)!]

"Dragon type...!"

Upon seeing the Dragon Fang, a reward from the mission, Shigeru realized that he had been a trainer for almost two years and hadn't even caught a single Dragon-type Pokémon.

I've heard there are a lot of Dragon-type Pokémon in Dragon's Lair, but unfortunately these Pokémon are reserved for trainers in Blacksmith City, and Gary, an outsider, isn't qualified to catch them.

"Young man? What are you doing standing at the door?" At this moment, an old man from inside the iron gate walked over and asked.

The old man, named Kabu, was the dojo manager and also the housekeeper for Tsubaki's family. He was cleaning the area in front of the dojo when he saw Shigeru standing there in a daze, not ringing the doorbell, and he didn't know what the old man wanted.

"Hello, my name is Xiao Mao, and I'm here to challenge the Yanmo Dojo," Xiao Mao replied.

"I see. Then come with me. Miss is inside the gym." Kabu could tell that Gary was a trainer, so he led Gary into the gym.

Upon entering the arena inside the dojo, a blue-haired woman was already there.

“Miss, a trainer has come to challenge the gym,” Kabu said.

Tsubaki turned around, saw Shigeru, and asked, "Since you've come to challenge the gym, tell me about your background."

"My name is Shigeru, and I'm from the Kanto region. I'm here to challenge your gym. Would you like to have a gym match with me?" Shigeru replied.

“You’re from the Kanto region, which is quite close. But you’ve come at the perfect time. If you had come a few days later, I wouldn’t be at the gym anymore,” Tsubaki said.

"What do you mean?" Xiao Mao asked, puzzled.

“Miss is a member of the Dragon Royal Family. The family conducts a purification ceremony every three years. If you had arrived two days later, you would have had to wait longer,” Kabu explained.

Xiao Mao recalled that the Dragon Clan had such a ceremony, which involved baptizing a dragon tooth. That dragon tooth was very special; it was the tooth of a Dragon-type Pokémon, and it didn't look like the teeth of an ordinary Dragon-type Pokémon. Instead, it resembled Rayquaza's tooth.

"I'm really lucky. Can the gym battle begin now?" Shigeru asked.

“You can start, but before you begin, I need to see how many badges you’ve collected. To challenge the Blacksmith Gym, you need to have the other 7 Gym Badges from the Kanto region to be eligible to challenge it,” Tsubaki reminded her.

Shigeru silently took out the badge box, opened it, and inside were seven gym badges from the Kanto region, only missing the badge for the Blacksmith Gym.

"You've collected seven badges! Not bad. I agree to a battle with you." Xiaochun nodded in satisfaction.

Seeing how imposing Xiaochun was, Xiaobai was very curious about her strength. Although Xiaochun was not as strong as her grandfather, in the original story, Xiaobai used Snorlax, Pikachu and Charizard to defeat Xiaochun.

It's worth noting that when Ash was traveling in the Johto region, his three strongest Pokémon were Pikachu, Charizard, and Snorlax, which shows that Chloe's strength is quite extraordinary.

Judging from the mission rewards released by the system this time, it can be determined that Xiaochun definitely possesses the strength of a quasi-Heavenly King.

“Then I will be the referee.” Kabu walked to the command area and announced, “Gary is going to challenge the Blacksmith Gym. You may use three Pokémon in this match. Challengers have the right to substitute Pokémon, but Gym Leaders do not. Now, please send out your Pokémon.”

"Let me show you my Pokémon first, Kingdra, go!" Xiaochun generously sent out her Poké Ball first.

Baton!

The Poké Ball opened, and a ball of white light fell into the water, revealing Kingdra, which resembled a seahorse.

【LV52 Assassin Dragon King♂/King】.

265: VS. Kotsubaki!

"As expected of the last gym, the starting Pokémon is this strong." Gary had anticipated that Tsubaki would send out a Pokémon with near-Elite Four level strength, but he didn't expect the starting Pokémon to be this strong.

This little Chun didn't disgrace his grandfather's reputation; he's got some talent.

"This is your first gym battle, go for it!" Gary threw the Poké Ball in his hand.

Baton!

A colossal creature fell into the water, and King Thorn was immediately terrified when he saw the Pokémon that Gary had sent out.

"What! Red... Shiny Gyarados!" Xiaochun exclaimed in astonishment. She hadn't expected to see a Shiny Gyarados.

As a Dragon-type Pokémon trainer, Xiaochun naturally loves Gyarados, and she even bred one herself.

"Wow...what a huge size! It's much bigger than Miss's Gyarados." Kabu exclaimed in amazement.

"Gyarados, use Ice Fang!" Gary didn't hold back and launched the first attack.

Gyarados charged toward the pool, which was a typical ground surface with a small pool area, giving Dragonite no chance to dodge.

"King Thorn Dragon, use Water Cannon!" Little Chun hurriedly ordered.

Kingdra unleashed a water cannon, but its power was insufficient to stop Gyarados. Gyarados charged into the pool, and with a flick of its tail, it reached Kingdra. Its sharp ice teeth bit into Kingdra, and the part that was hit immediately froze.

"Kingdra, use Swift!" Xiaochun immediately countered. Kingdra used Swift, but Gyarados was not afraid at all. It used Aqua Tail and used its huge body to shatter Swift, while also knocking Kingdra to the shore.

Once ashore, Kingdra couldn't move nimbly and could only hop around, which was incredibly slow.

However, Xiaochun didn't intend to use flexible tactics and immediately commanded, "Tornado!"

Kingdra unleashed a tornado that struck Gyarados, quickly enveloping it and relentlessly damaging its body, eventually trapping it.