Togepi wore a small metal crown on its head.
The spikes on its head could release toxins, which was why Togepi could master 'Toxic.'
Under Gengar's guidance, Togepi had already started learning 'SubProtect Toxic,' and now it was heading down the path of becoming a 'dirty battler' with no return
…
Natsume stopped his imagination and couldn't help but shiver.
Such a cute little angel must never learn from Gold!
"Togepi doo-ee~~"
Togepi watched the video on the 'Technical Machine,' laughing so hard it nearly fell over, its little feet kicking wildly.
Gengar helped it sit upright again, smiling like a proud father.
Can Ghost types really be dads now?!
"As expected, Pokémon really do grow to resemble their Trainers…"
Natsume glanced at Gengar and nodded thoughtfully.
Watching the footage on the 'Technical Machine,'
Togepi's eyes sparkled with stars, filled with dreams of the future.
Even inside the Pokémon egg, the intense battles and cheers of victory had felt so real.
The kind Trainer, the adorable companions… these were the reasons it wanted to repay Natsume.
It was said that Togepi's body was filled with energy that brought happiness.
If… it could keep getting stronger.
Togepi wiggled its finger and grinned.
"Togepi doo-ee~~~"
Maybe then, its Trainer's face would light up with a happy smile!
As Togepi wiggled its finger,
a vision of the future unfolded before its eyes.
Seeing itself dominating battles in the future,
Togepi's eyes widened, and it held its breath…
"Togepi doo-ee~Ｚｚｚ"
Togepi retracted its spikes, curled up into a Pokémon egg, and fell into a deep sleep.
"Hmm… already asleep?"
Natsume looked at Togepi, snoozing on the sofa, and smiled. "Well, it's just a kid. Move tutorials must be too boring!"
Gengar scratched its head, pondering Natsume's words.
Move tutorials are boring?
Suddenly, Gengar's eyes lit up.
Trainer must want me to teach Togepi personally.
If I teach by example, it won't be boring anymore!
"Gengar~~o(*≧▽≦)ツ"
Gengar grinned and patted its own shoulder.
...
November 1st, Sunday.
Three days had passed since the Tokaido Region Finals ended.
The image of Natsume-sensei sweeping his opponent with a clean 3-0 was still the talk of the town.
That morning,
Gengar put on the 「Wise Glasses」 and, as usual, studied Move manuals, but suddenly scratched its head.
"Gengar?"
Is it just me?
Why does it feel like my efficiency has suddenly improved?
Natsume carried Togepi to the child's chair.
But Togepi wriggled free and slipped over to Gengar, joining it in reading the newspaper (scratch that)…
Studying Move manuals together.
As everyone knows, Togepi tends to emulate its Trainer.
"This is way too hardworking…"
Natsume stroked his chin, deep in thought.
"Could it be… that I'm actually a training genius?"
The 「Fire Stone」 from the Finals prize had been stored away by Natsume, to be given to Growlithe when needed.
As for the 「Charcoal,」 it was now hanging around Growlithe's neck, enhancing its Fire-type senses.
Although Natsume felt that 'the risk of house destruction had slightly increased,' trust between Trainer and Pokémon was essential.
At worst, he could have Gengar take Growlithe out for training until it was too tired to wreck the house…
The cautious Aura warrior,
Squirtle, had gone into seclusion to study Former Principal's 「Aura Sphere.」
Its method was to retreat into the safety of its fish tank, sense the Aura of all things, and condense its own 「Aura Sphere.」
The 'Kamehameha' vibe made Natsume's mouth twitch.
With Squirtle's cautious nature, there was no need to worry about it getting into trouble…
In summary, it seemed only Sylveon hadn't received anything.
But the little one didn't demand anything from Natsume, just pouted and turned its head away.
Natsume thought, since Mina was a future Fairy-type big shot,
maybe he could ask her if there was something Sylveon could learn…
...
After breakfast, Gengar closed the manuals and glanced at Togepi.
"Gengar~!"
Out of all my students, this one is the most satisfying!
Togepi grinned and pulled out a 'gift' to give to Gengar.
"Gengar?" Gengar scratched its head, opened the box, and was momentarily stunned.
Inside the box were chips and cola, Togepi's most treasured gifts.
"Togepi doo-ee~~<(￣︶￣)>☆"
"Gengar! (????????)σ"
Natsume's expression turned odd.
The move 「Present」 has a certain probability of damaging the opponent.
With my luck…
If I were the one opening the gift, it might've been a bomb!
Opening the Pokédex, Natsume scanned the moves of the two Pokémon.
Natsume: ???
Togepi's talent was astonishing. In just one night and one morning, it had mastered 「Protect.」
As for Gengar, somehow it had learned 「Nasty Plot,」 a move that boosts Special Attack.
[Nasty Plot: Scheming a nasty plot, activating the mind, and greatly increasing Special Attack.]
In the game, it's represented by question marks appearing above Gengar's head.
Given Gengar's intelligence, mastering 「Nasty Plot」 was a natural and logical progression…
Watching the master and apprentice sitting on the sofa, studying Koga's [Toxic manuscript]
Natsume looked up at the sky.
My Pokémon… their talents are way too overpowered!
"Ding! You have a new deposit notification!"
At that moment, a message came through.
It was last month's earnings from the 'Pokémon Company.'
Combined with the prize money from the Tokaido Finals, it was just enough to pay off Cynthia's debt.
Natsume nodded in satisfaction.
"Poverty to prosperity, just around the corner!"
...
Sinnoh, Celestic Town.
The sound of running water came from the bathroom.
A golden-haired beauty wrapped in a towel dried her wet hair.
Drops of water trickled down her fair legs and onto the floor.
Even though it was autumn, Cynthia licked her ice cream and opened the messages on her communicator.
The first was from Caitlin, saying she had matched with Natsume-sensei in a game again and was planning to buy a new console, asking Cynthia for recommendations.
The second was from Unova's Ghost-type Elite Four, Shauntal, recommending a book she was currently reading, titled "XXXXX".
The gentle Cynthia replied to each message, her gaze landing on the most recent one.
Natsume-sensei: The 5 million Pokémon Coins debt has been transferred to your account!
Cynthia was momentarily stunned.
She suddenly remembered that she had indeed lent out 5 million Pokémon Coins.
"So fast?" Cynthia said in surprise.
"Well, the tournament prize money came through."
Cynthia herself competed in commercial tournaments, where appearance fees could reach 5 or 6 million Pokémon Coins, so she quickly understood.
"No wonder," Cynthia nodded.
"I caught a new Togepi, a very cute little one."
"I saw your Twitter," Cynthia smiled. "I even liked it."
"Oh? Well, anyway, the 5 million Pokémon Coins are paid off."
Natsume coughed dryly. "Though I might borrow from you again in the future."
"No problem," Cynthia nodded.
A single tournament could earn 5 million Pokémon Coins.
Despite that, Natsume neither indulged in luxury nor was ever short on money.
It seemed Natsume was truly dedicated to breeding Pokémon…
"By the way, my company made a new game. You should try it out."
Cynthia's eyes lit up. "What is it? A single-player game?"
"It's more of a tabletop game. After the promotional period, we'll release a physical card version."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely try it!"
Hearing the excitement in Cynthia's voice, Natsume chuckled. "One more thing."
"What?"
"It's autumn. Don't eat too much ice cream, or you'll catch a cold."
"Hmm…"
Cynthia subconsciously moved the ice cream away from her mouth.
Wait…
Why am I listening to him?
Since becoming Champion, Cynthia had always lived alone, with no one to care about her affairs.
But… what he said wasn't wrong.
"Okay…" Cynthia said softly.
"Then, see you next time for gaming!" Natsume laughed cheerfully.
Now that the debt was paid off, even gaming buddy fees could keep coming!
Poverty to prosperity, just around the corner!
"Okay…"
After hanging up, Cynthia was momentarily dazed.
Reluctantly glancing at the ice cream, she turned to Garchomp. "Do you want it?"
"Garchomp~!" Garchomp happily accepted it.
The moonlight was bright, casting a gentle veil over the swaying trees.
The image of Natsume signing the IOU flashed before Cynthia's eyes, and she smiled.
"Togepi just hatched… I should prepare a gift."
Cynthia tucked a strand of golden hair behind her ear and murmured.
"He also has a Sylveon… 'Dazzling Gleam' would be perfect for it…"
🌟 Join My Patreon and Unlock Exclusive Pokémon Content! 🌟
👉patreon.com/PokemonStoryWeaver
Are you a fan of the Pokémon series? Become a member today and enjoy amazing benefits!
🌟 Membership: Pokémon Series - Gold Champion
Unlock access to 65 Chapters in advance!
Enjoy daily updates with 2 new chapters every day!
🌟 Membership: Pokémon Series - Platinum Legend
Unlock access to 270 Chapters in advance!
Enjoy daily updates with 5 new chapters every day!
Join now and immerse yourself in the exciting world of Pokémon like never before! Your support means the world to me!