Chapter 71: Chapter 71:Monferno's Fist! The Love Story of Sirfetch'd
"Farfetch'd!"
Farfetch'd held the leek stalk in its right hand and the leek leaves in its left, resembling a warrior with a sword and shield!
Natsume looked at Farfetch'd and said, "Go for it, Farfetch'd, follow your instincts!"
"Farfetch'd!"
Farfetch'd used Quick Attack and swiftly charged toward Typhlosion!
"Calm down, Typhlosion!"
Yamane watched Farfetch'd closely: "Now, Flamethrower!"
Farfetch'd leaped high, bringing down its "long sword" toward Typhlosion.
"Typhlosion!"
Typhlosion let out a low growl, tilted its head back to look at the leaping Farfetch'd, and took a deep breath.
Boom!
Flamethrower!
Notice: Farfetch'd has automatically learned Brick Break!
"Farfetch'd!"
Farfetch'd let out a low growl and slashed the flames with its "long sword!"
Bang!
The broken leek in Farfetch'd's hand struck Typhlosion with an astonishing energy.
Sway~
Typhlosion's body fell hard to the ground.
Typhlosion lost its battle capability.
Natsume's battle task progress updated.
At the same time, a burst of light suddenly shone from Farfetch'd.
Soon, the light faded.
The feathers on Farfetch'd had completely turned pure white.
The broken leek it held had truly transformed into a sword and shield.
Farfetch'd evolved into Sirfetch'd.
Sirfetch'd learned new moves: Iron Defense and First Impression.
The experience points gained from this battle were much higher than in the previous one.
The surrounding crowd watching Natsume's Sirfetch'd burst into applause.
"I've never seen an evolution happen during a battle before."
"This Sirfetch'd looks so cool."
"By the way, this gym leader's strength is really impressive."
Yamane felt a bit frustrated: "Damn, I still lost!"
Natsume looked at Yamane and said, "Even though your bond is strong, don't underestimate Sirfetch'd's effort."
"This guy trains hard every day."
Yamane looked at the determined Sirfetch'd: "I understand."
"Indeed, my training still isn't enough."
"Natsume gym leader, I will continue to challenge you."
After saying this, Yamane recalled his Typhlosion.
Natsume looked at Sirfetch'd after its evolution and said, "Your effort has paid off, Sirfetch'd."
"Sirfetch'd."
The evolved Sirfetch'd now looked much more composed.
"Natsume gym leader."
At that moment, a young man with a backpack approached and said, "My name is Takaoyaku, and I'm here for today's gym battle."
"I'd like to ask how long until we can do the gym battle?"
Natsume listened to Takaoyaku and looked at Sandslash.
Sandslash had already run back into the land.
Natsume said, "There's no strict requirement."
Takaoyaku let out a sigh of relief after hearing Natsume's words.
"Great! I'm completely worn out."
Natsume looked at him with a smile: "As a trainer, you definitely need some stamina."
Takaoyaku replied a bit shyly, "I'll make sure to exercise more from now on."
"Since I never thought about becoming a trainer before, I didn't manage my body well."
"Why do you want to become a trainer now?"
Takaoyaku said, "Because I watched a movie that really inspired me."
"So I feel like I can also travel the world with my Pokémon and do what I want, just like those people in the movie."
"Therefore, I've decided to become a professional trainer!"
Natsume nodded slightly, "I understand."
"Chimchar."
Natsume waved to Chimchar.
"Since it's your first gym battle as a newcomer, let's have it be your opponent."
"Chimchar~"
Chimchar rushed over to Natsume.
Chimchar looked a bit nervous but also very excited.
At the battle arena,
Rotom began announcing the rules of the match.
Natsume looked at Chimchar and said, "Relax."
"Your advantage is in close combat, so observe the opponent's movements first."
"If they attack you from a distance, you can dodge while getting closer."
"If they charge at you, wait for the moment they come, then attack."
Chimchar listened carefully to Natsume's guidance.
Natsume patted Chimchar on the head and smiled: "Go for it, win this match."
Although Chimchar was at a low level, its opponent was almost a complete newcomer.
The gap between the two sides wouldn't be too large.
"Chimchar!"
Chimchar arrived at the battle arena.
"Go, Pawmi."
Takaoyaku released his Pokémon.
Pawmi was an orange-yellow electric mouse.
It crouched low, lying on the ground.
This Pawmi was level 16.
While Pawmi had a slight level advantage, its individual values were much lower than Chimchar's.
Rotom looked at both Pokémon on the field and announced, "The match begins!"
Takaoyaku looked very excited.
"Pawmi, this is our first gym battle, so we have to win this match!"
"And then continue on the road to becoming a Pokémon master!"
Takaoyaku shouted, "Pawmi, use Thunder Shock!"
Zzzzap~
A surge of electricity condensed before striking toward Chimchar.
Chimchar remembered Natsume's guidance and didn't rush to release a move.
Chimchar was a speed-type Pokémon, and its movements were very agile.
It bounced left and right, easily dodging Pawmi's Thunder Shock.
Seeing the Thunder Shock miss, Takaoyaku immediately changed his battle strategy.
"Pawmi, Quick Attack!"
"Pawmi~"
Pawmi dashed quickly toward Chimchar.
Chimchar stood its ground.
Flames ignited on Chimchar's fist.
"Chimchar!"
Just as Pawmi was about to collide with Chimchar, Chimchar swung its fist rapidly!
Bang!
Pawmi was sent flying!
"Chimchar!"
Chimchar saw Pawmi down on the ground and instinctively chose to move forward!
Pawmi got back up and had just lifted its head.
"Chimchar!"
Chimchar's fist came in again.
Bam~Bam~
With two consecutive punches,
Pawmi was stunned, swaying before collapsing to the ground.
Chimchar gained 2,122 experience points, and little flame's level rose to level 14, 913/2,212.
"Chimchar!"
Chimchar looked at the downed Pawmi, excitedly turning to Natsume.
Natsume gave a thumbs-up and praised, "Well done, just like that."
"Chimchar!"
Chimchar suddenly lowered its head to look at its body.
A glow of evolution shone from Chimchar.
Chimchar evolves faster than the starters in the Fire-type category.
The starters generally evolve at level 16, with the slower ones at level 17.
However, Chimchar only needs to reach level 14 to complete its first evolution.
Among the starters, currently only Cyndaquil evolves at level 14 as well.
Chimchar successfully evolved into Monferno.
Monferno learned the new move: Mach Punch.
The victory in its first battle gave Monferno newfound confidence.
"Monferno!"
Monferno turned to look at Takaoyaku.
"Damn it, we won't lose so easily!"
Takaoyaku took a deep breath: "Go, my ace!"
"Herdier~"
It was a rather mature-looking canine Pokémon.
Herdier, at level 19, is a normal-type Pokémon.
"Herdier, let's not rush to attack this time; let's observe Monferno's movements!"
"Monferno?"
Monferno turned to look at Natsume.
Natsume said, "If it doesn't come to us, then we'll go to it!"
"Monferno, Mach Punch!"
"Monferno!"
Monferno ran toward Herdier!
Takaoyaku watched as Monferno closed the distance.
"Now! Bite!"
As Herdier opened its mouth to attack Monferno, Monferno swiftly threw a punch.
Mach Punch!
Bang!
This punch landed right in Herdier's mouth.
"Herdier!"
Herdier let out a pained whimper and hurriedly stepped back.
"Monferno!"
Monferno showed no mercy in its attacks.
The rapid Mach Punches rained down on Herdier.
"Herdier!"
Herdier swayed and collapsed to the ground.
Monferno gained 3,123 experience points, and Monferno's level rose to 15, 1,824/2,814.
"How could this happen?"
Takaoyaku looked at the downed Herdier, revealing a defeated expression.
He had thought this would be an intense and fierce battle.
But he hadn't expected to lose so completely without a chance to fight back.
Natsume said, "Becoming a trainer is not an easy task."
"While it's good to pursue your dreams, if it's just based on a moment of passion,"
"I think it's necessary to consider things more carefully."
After hearing Natsume's words, Takaoyaku no longer felt the confidence he once had.
Takaoyaku bitterly said, "I understand. I will reconsider."
Having once dreamed of wielding a sword and traveling the world, his dreams were shattered in one punch.
Takaoyaku's strength did not meet the standards required for the battle task.
So this didn't count toward the battle task.
The upcoming challengers would be similar to Takaoyaku, amateur enthusiasts.
"Monferno, the rest is up to you."
Natsume looked at them and said, "If you get tired, let Heracross and Houndoom come in to exercise a bit."
"Monferno~"
Monferno waved its fist, indicating that there was no problem.
"Sirfetch'd, you guard here."
"If you encounter a strong Pokémon, then you take the field."
"Farfetch'd."
Sirfetch'd looked at Natsume with a hesitant expression.
Natsume, curious about Sirfetch'd's expression, asked, "What's wrong, Sirfetch'd? Is there something you want to tell me?"
Sirfetch'd nodded.
"Then let's go outside to talk."
"Farfetch'd~"
Sirfetch'd followed Natsume out of the battle arena.
Inside the arena, someone else stepped up to challenge.
Morimachi's official website had already posted the rules for this place.
Although the gym leader had left, if challengers were willing, they could still battle the gym leader's Pokémon.
Sirfetch'd sat down beside Natsume near a field ditch.
A breeze swept across the fields.
Sirfetch'd's feathers fluttered slightly.
Looking at the sun gradually setting in the west, Sirfetch'd's expression became melancholic.
"Sirfetch'd."
Translation: "I like a Farfetch'd, but she chose a blue ugly duck."
"Huh?"
Natsume was taken aback by what Sirfetch'd said.
Natsume looked at Sirfetch'd in surprise.
You have this story too?
"Natsume, what is a blue ugly duck?"
Jirachi, sitting on Natsume's lap, asked curiously.
Natsume replied with a strange expression, "Sirfetch'd is probably talking about Golduck."
"Oh~"
Jirachi asked curiously, "So what is love?"
Upon hearing this, Ralts also looked at Natsume.
Natsume looked up at the sky.
The trainer manual didn't say anything about having to explain such questions to Pokémon.
"Natsume, what is love?"
Jirachi floated in front of Natsume.
The light shining on Natsume's face was blocked by Jirachi's small body.
Natsume decided to explain Jirachi's question with a somewhat artistic response.
"The most direct feeling of love, I think, is wanting to see someone."
"Wanting to hug them."
"Wanting to do anything you love together."
Jirachi then hugged Natsume's arm: "Then Jirachi has wanted to see Natsume for a long time~"
"Sirfetch'd?"
Sirfetch'd asked: Are you all still listening?
"Ahem."
Natsume said, "Jirachi, let's listen to Sirfetch'd finish first."
Sirfetch'd's gaze returned to the distance.
"Farfetch'd~"
Sirfetch'd shared, when it was still a Farfetch'd, it lived in a deep mountain in the north.
At that time, Farfetch'd was very happy.
Eating, sleeping, playing.
Of course, it was also looking for a better leek for the female Farfetch'd it liked.
Although that female Farfetch'd did not like it, Farfetch'd believed that one day it would win her over.
However, one day, two Sneasel invaded their territory.
The Sneasel wanted to steal their Pokémon egg.
Although Farfetch'd fought back, it was no match for them.
At the moment of crisis, a Golduck suddenly appeared and helped them.
The crisis was averted, but Farfetch'd was heartbroken.
Farfetch'd felt that all its pain stemmed from its own weakness!
So Farfetch'd began a training journey aimed at evolving into Sirfetch'd.
Farfetch'd believed that once it evolved, it would defeat that Golduck and surely be liked in return!
"Sirfetch'd!"
Sirfetch'd looked at Natsume.
Sirfetch'd wanted to defeat that Golduck and bring the female Farfetch'd back to live together.
"I see, I understand now."
Natsume looked at Sirfetch'd and said, "Then let's go to your old home together tomorrow."
"Sirfetch'd!"
"By the way."
At this moment, Natsume suddenly remembered something important.
"Speaking of which, Sirfetch'd, how long have you been away from your hometown?"
Sirfetch'd looked down and thought: "Farfetch'd!"
Sirfetch'd had already experienced three winters.
Natsume's expression became somewhat strange.
"That means it's been over three years?"
Sirfetch'd nodded.
After more than three years, if the female Farfetch'd and that Golduck were true love, they probably would have had children by now.
Many Pokémon do not have a strong concept of species.
Therefore, even if they are not of the same kind, if they like each other, Pokémon will still fall in love.
This is also why there are always news stories about humans marrying Pokémon.
For Pokémon, if they like each other, it doesn't matter even if they are not in the same egg group.
"Sirfetch'd, do you have any other dreams besides this obsession?"
Natsume decided to prepare Sirfetch'd mentally.
"Sirfetch'd~"
Sirfetch'd also wanted to become the strongest warrior of the farm!
"That's a good goal!"
Natsume immediately said, "Sirfetch'd, no matter what happens, you need to be strong!"
Sirfetch'd looked at Natsume with confusion.
Natsume patted Sirfetch'd on the shoulder: "Let's just take it easy today."
"Sirfetch'd~"
"Come on, Ralts, let's head back to the farm and tidy things up."
"Tomorrow, we'll accompany Sirfetch'd to the north."
Jirachi floated beside Natsume: "Jirachi wants to go play in the north too~"
The sky was gradually growing dim.
The sun set, and the moon rose.
The Millennial Comet continued to move across the starry sky.
This was the second night of seven nights.
Farm Diary:
Current Tasks:
Farm Task: Herding Miltank
Limited-time Jirachi event in progress
Farm Pokémon: Dragonite, Arcanine, Sandslash, Serperior, two Lopunny, Noibat, Cinccino, Feebas, Rotom, Aron, Sirfetch'd; two Kabutops, Monferno; Larvitar's Pokémon egg.
Farm Groups: Leavanny group; Houndoom group; Dugtrio group; Heracross group;
Crops available for planting: Hearty Grains; Plump Beans; Springy Mushroom; Pecha Berry tree; Oran Berry tree; Leppa Berry tree; Salac Berry tree.
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