Pokémon: The Bold Rat

"Xiao Yuan, when digging a hole, you need to make your little Rattata not rely too much on its claws, but on energy!"

"Okay, Uncle Wu Neng."

"Pulada!"

……

On the wide gravel beach, a burly hedgehog-like man was instructing a boy in a blue and white school uniform and his little Rada.

You can see that the little guy's paws are already black and covered with dust.

But both Zhao Yiyuan and Xiao Lada herself were very excited.

"Come on, little Rattata, learn it!"

"Purada (???_??)?"

At the very least, Uncle Wu Neng is one of the eight gym masters in the league, and his understanding of rock and ground-based moves far exceeds that of ordinary elite trainers.

Under his guidance, little Rada had never felt so smart.

Just make the changes according to what the Sandslinger next to you says.

[Elf]: Sandslash King

[Level]: LV51

[Moves]: Sword Dance (Proficient), Sandstorm (Proficient), Gyro Ball (Proficient), Dig (Proficient), Chop (Proficient)...

Under the boy's gaze, the true identity of this sandalwood king was fully revealed.

The alert Sandslash, upon seeing that it was the human that the trainer had ordered to take care of, raised its paw in a friendly manner and greeted him.

"Kuja~"

"Sand King, I'm really sorry to trouble you."

Although the elite bosses must have eaten very well, in order to express his gratitude, Zhao Yiyuan still took out the energy bar he had prepared for himself from his backpack and handed it over.

“Cream chocolate flavor, very good~”

"Ku~Kuja~"

After sniffing it and feeling that there was nothing wrong with it, Sandsand King happily took it and put it in his mouth.

I haven't tasted sweetness for a long time, and I feel so happy.

After all, although rock and ground foods are rich in energy, they don’t taste very good.

[I always feel that Uncle Wu Neng and the elves under his command are much more lively than the other elves. ]

Looking at the Sandshrew's rich expression, the young man thought silently in his heart.

Maybe this is the treatment of the protagonist in the secret realm?

After another two hours of training, Rattata finally managed to correctly focus ground energy on his claws.

With a "puff!", it easily cut through the ground and drilled in.

"Pulada! Lada?w?"

Then, he jumped out from another place with a happy face.

I finally learned it~

"Kuja~Kuja!"

Seeing this, Chuanshanwang, the teacher, nodded with satisfaction.

Hmm~ I always feel that this little Rattata is not as smart as the trainer said.

I taught you for a long time.

Of course, Sandshangwang would never speak his mind.

[Move: Digging-Beginner (1/100)]

Zhao Yiyuan was also very happy when he saw the digging trick displayed on Rattata's skill panel.

As long as you learn it, it’s all about hard work after you get started!

The thing he and Rada are least afraid of is hard work!

However, after being happy, his expression became serious again when he looked to the other side of the basin.

I saw a huge rock snake there, running wildly between the mountains like a madman.

"Boom~Boom!"

"Bang bang bang!"

The sound was deafening.

It turned out to be Uncle Takeneng and Onix training together.

However, with Zhao Yiyuan's knowledge of elves, he had no idea what they were training for, let alone being able to help.

Even if you ask the Sandshrew, it won't tell you.

It’s normal to think about it. After all, it was the first time they met, even though Xiaogang was a good friend of theirs.

It was impossible for Wu Neng to tell him his exclusive training methods.

But, in this case, he won't be able to help!

If the original historical trajectory had been followed, this special training would have certainly failed.

Then he and Rada would be trapped in this illusory secret realm until they were completely assimilated into nothingness...

Thinking of this, Zhao Yiyuan shuddered and immediately came to the side of the Chuanshan King.

"Cross King, is Uncle Wu Neng trying to help Onix break through?"

"Kuga."

In response to this question, Sandslash, who was instructing Rattata on how to dig holes more efficiently, immediately nodded.

"When will it be over? I'll go find some wild fruits and vegetables so I can cook."

"Ku~Kuja~"

"Is it when the sun is about to set?"

"Kuga!"

After receiving a positive answer, Zhao Yiyuan stopped disturbing him and instead used the excuse he had given before to look for edible wild fruits and vegetables around.

Having failed once, he no longer expected to get any information about the training content from Sandsandruff.

Instead, he planned to wait for Uncle Wu Neng to finish his training, and then tell him the detailed information about Onix's ability to evolve again while having dinner together.

This is the only way Zhao Yiyuan can think of to quickly improve Onix's strength in a short period of time.

As long as it evolves into Steelix, its strength will definitely be up to standard.

This is the evolutionary direction that only appeared in the second generation. I think Uncle Wu Neng, who is still in the training period at Yuemiya Mountain, probably doesn't know it yet.

Waited until evening.

Rattata has practiced his digging move over 50 times.

"Come here, it's time to eat, little Rada."

The boy who was busy at the iron pot called his elf, then shouted to the Sandslash King who was sharpening his claws on the other side:

"King Chuanshan, please call Uncle Wu Neng. I have already prepared dinner."

"Kuga!"

Hearing this, the Sandshrew nodded, and with a "puff", it drilled into the ground and headed to the other side of the basin.

After Zhao Yiyuan cooked all the wild vegetables he picked, Wu Neng, who was covered in dust and obviously a little frustrated, followed the Sandshrew over.

After one day of training, the progress was minimal.

If he was an ordinary elite trainer, that would be normal.

After all, the elite level is a destination that most elves will never reach in their lifetime.

But Wu Neng is not an ordinary trainer. As one of the eight oldest gym masters in the league, he is an expert in rock-type.

The various resources and knowledge he enjoys are unimaginable for ordinary people, but for some reason, he has been stuck in this realm.

have no choice……

However, he was a mature adult after all. In front of his juniors, he still managed to keep his composure and laughed heartily:

"Haha~ Xiao Yuan, your cooking skills are far inferior to my wife and my eldest son, Xiao Gang."

"Um... Xiaogang's craftsmanship is indeed great."

"But I also found some wild vegetables and fruits nearby. Vegetable and fruit soup is good for your stomach and health. Uncle, you can try it."

The somewhat embarrassed boy responded with a few words and then handed over a bowl of soup.

"Okay, let me try it."

Wu Neng took the soup, blew on the hot air, and started to drink it up.

Seeing this, Zhao Yiyuan also served himself a bowl and took two sips.

The taste is just okay. After all, it's in the middle of nowhere and there are no seasonings to be found.

In fact, if it weren't for the two elite Pokémon, Sandslash and Onix, emitting a terrifying aura, he would not have been able to pick wild fruits and vegetables successfully.