Chapter 123:A Relaxing Time at the Farm, the Clash Between Pikachu and Mankey

Serperior naturally exudes an air of intimidation.

On top of this, with Serperior having learned Glare and possessing a treasure like the King's Rock, it becomes even more potent.

Of course, the most important reason is that Serperior's strength has reached Champion level.

Therefore, even though Serperior doesn't intentionally unleash moves, the energy fluctuations it unconsciously emits can already have a significant impact on ordinary people and weaker Pokémon.

The tourists breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Natsume's explanation.

Their earlier fear was not due to Serperior's strength but rather the unknown.

After learning that it was because Serperior couldn't control its inner focus, they became excited.

Someone said, "Truly, it's Serperior; that sense of pressure is intense."

"Serperior is a Royal Pokémon; no wonder I just knelt down."

The impact created by Serperior was just a minor incident.

However, this also allowed Natsume to witness just how strong Serperior had become.

Natsume helped Kiko up.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, it's just that my body feels a bit numb."

Kiko leaned on her knee and started to rise, but she felt drained of energy and began to lean forward.

Natsume quickly caught Kiko around her waist so she could lean against his shoulder.

"You don’t look like you’re fine."

Hearing Natsume's voice made Kiko's ears feel tingly.

With her face turning red, Kiko said, "You can’t blame me for that."

"Everyone kneeled down."

Natsume smiled at the flushed Kiko and said, "Alright."

"By the way, what were you going to say earlier?"

Kiko regained her composure and stepped back a bit. "Watermelon."

"I wanted to say that the watermelons should be chilled by now."

After Kiko finished speaking, Natsume joked, "So that's it! I thought you were asking me for something, suddenly kneeling in front of me."

Kiko blushed and playfully hit Natsume, saying, "Stop it! I said you can’t blame me!"

The sun continued to hang high in the sky.

Natsume smiled at the Pokémon beside him and said, "Let’s go eat watermelon together."

"Serperior~"

In August, summer was at its hottest.

The blazing sun baked the earth.

Heat waves radiated through the air.

However, near the Farm cabin, there was no sense of the sweltering heat at all.

At the entrance to the underground ice cellar leading from the hot spring, a chill rose steadily.

This cooled the temperature around the Farm cabin significantly.

Natsume sat on the floor behind the house.

Serperior lazily rested beside Natsume.

This area was very close to the bamboo grove and the gently flowing river.

Although water flowed past the side of the backyard, the presence of Petilil meant that mosquitoes wouldn’t breed here.

The leaves on Petilil's head served as the best insect repellent.

Natsume often wondered: how could there be such a wonderful Pokémon as Petilil in this world?

Natsume held half a watermelon, scooping out a piece with a spoon and putting it in his mouth.

It was cool and very sweet.

Inside the cabin,

Kiko stood in front of the hot oil in her apron.

"Dragonite."

Dragonite looked eagerly at the bubbling pot of oil.

Kiko tossed the flour-coated Springy Mushroom into the oil.

Sizzle~Sizzle~

A delicious aroma instantly wafted out.

"Dragonite."

Dragonite wiped its mouth, eyes fixed on the Springy Mushroom in the oil.

Kiko smiled and said, "Don’t rush, it’ll be ready soon."

"Dragonite~"

Generally speaking, students in Pokémon Breeder courses are excellent cooks.

Kiko used a slotted spoon to drain the cooked Springy Mushrooms, placing them on a plate before sprinkling her special seasoning on top.

"Give it a try~"

Dragonite picked up a piece and put it in its mouth.

"Dragonite~"

Delicious!

Kiko also prepared a plate for Natsume.

The plate held the fried Springy Mushrooms and crispy meat.

Kiko untied her apron and walked towards Natsume with the plate of food.

"Natsume, you should try some too, be careful, it’s hot."

Kiko leaned slightly toward Natsume, her long, smooth black hair cascading over her shoulders.

Natsume picked up a piece and tasted it.

It was crispy and flavorful.

"Impressive."

Natsume praised, "As expected, professional breeders are all great cooks."

Kiko sat down beside Natsume, and since they were on a raised platform, her legs swung back and forth.

"Hehe, thanks for the compliment."

"Eevee~"

An Eevee ran over to Kiko, looking at the plate she had placed between her legs.

"Do you want some?"

"Eevee~"

Kiko then fed a piece to Eevee.

Eevee happily gobbled it up and then ran off into the yard.

Little Eevees and Squirtle were playing with a Poké Ball in the courtyard.

The little Pokémon in the farm were always carefree.

A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, creating a soft sound.

The shadows of the sunlight danced along with the bamboo leaves.

The Soothe Bell chimed softly.

At the farm, time flowed peacefully~

Kiko turned to Natsume and remarked, "I feel like I could daydream here all day."

"I really want to just stay here all summer."

Natsume naturally reached over and took a piece of fried meat from the plate between Kiko's legs. "Haven't you been coming here every day?"

"Hehe."

"Even so, once school starts, I won't be able to come here every day."

"School starts?"

Natsume said in realization, "Right, it's already mid-August."

"By the way, when does your school start?"

Kiko replied, "On September 1st."

"But we have to go to school on August 20th."

"At that time, we'll have to participate in outdoor military training with our Pokémon."

Kiko said as she pulled out her phone and leaned toward Natsume.

"This is the notice from our school."

"The military training will be in Aoi District, and we'll be living outdoors with our Pokémon for ten days."

Natsume looked at the Aoi District map shown on the notice and said, "Aoi District, it’s been a while since I've been there."

Lopunny trotted happily from inside the house toward Natsume.

The floor made a patter sound as it approached.

"Lopunny~"

Pounce!

Lopunny hugged Natsume from behind.

Its head rested on Natsume's shoulder, and its face gently rubbed against his.

Natsume scooped out a piece of watermelon with a spoon.

"Do you want some, Lopunny?"

"Lopunny~"

Lopunny opened its mouth and bit down on the spoon Natsume held up to it.

In the sky, Flabébé floated over.

"Flabébé~"

Flabébé brought good news to Natsume.

They decided to stay.

The Flabébé looked very happy.

Under the lead of the White Flabébé, they had already explored the farm.

It was clear that they liked it here.

Natsume stood up and smiled, "Welcome to join us."

Natsume took out two empty Poké Balls and caught them inside.

Thus, Flabébé's task progress is now 3/5.

Kiko placed the fried mushrooms in front of the Flabébé and invited, "Would you like to try some?"

"This one here is honey sauce; you can dip it in. It should taste great."

Upon hearing Kiko's invitation, the Flabébé stepped forward, broke off a piece, and dipped it in the honey sauce before putting it in their mouths.

"Flabébé~"

Natsume smiled at Kiko and said, "If you can’t find work in the future, come to the farm and be my chef."

"Everyone loves your skills."

Kiko nodded eagerly, "Sure!"

"This is what you said~"

Just as Natsume was chatting with Kiko, a sudden explosion of Thunder Shock sounded from outside the farm.

"Houndoom."

Houndoom sprinted over to them.

"What's going on, Houndoom?"

"Houndoom."

Houndoom explained that a group of Pikachu and some suddenly arriving Mankey were clashing at the edge of the farm.

"Pikachu and Mankey?"

Natsume looked toward the boundary of the farm.

He could see the flashing currents of electricity in the forest outside.

Kiko, unaware of what was happening, looked nervously at Natsume and asked, "Is something wrong?"

"Nothing major."

Natsume casually replied, "Just our neighbors having a scuffle with some new Pokémon."

"Ah?"

Kiko asked, "What should we do?"

"Should we go stop them?"

Natsume thought for a moment and said, "Let’s go see what’s happening first."

Wilderness Pokémon often clash over territory.

Before Arcanine and Houndoom evolved, they had battles over the forest surrounding the farm.

After Jirachi settled here, the wild Pokémon had felt the changes in the area.

Not to mention the land around the farm, just stepping out into the surrounding forested areas, you can find plenty of wild berries and edible plants.

The Pikachu were drawn here by those wild fruits.

Since there was no shortage of food near the farm, the Pikachu made their home in the forest outside the farm.

In the forest outside the farm,

"Larvitar~"

Larvitar and Aron enjoyed gathering to watch the action.

As soon as Natsume and the others arrived, they saw Larvitar and Aron sitting together, their big eyes fixed on the battle in the woods ahead.

Larvitar noticed Natsume approaching.

"Larvitar."

Larvitar stood up and offered the Crunchy Salt it was holding to Natsume.

Natsume waved his hand and said, "Thanks, but I don't need to eat that."

Aron immediately moved closer.

"Aron~"

Aron indicated that it was okay to eat it.

"Larvitar."

Larvitar glanced at Aron, then turned away and popped the Crunchy Salt into its mouth.

Aron was getting larger.

It was currently at level 28.

Thud~ Thud~

Natsume tapped on Aron's steel body and said, "Aron, look how big you've gotten."

The wild Aron stands about 0.4 meters tall, but Natsume's Aron was almost reaching 1 meter.

It's important to note that the average height of Aron's evolution, Lairon, is only about 1 meter.

"Aron~"

Aron seemed very pleased with its size.

Since arriving at the farm, Aron no longer had to struggle to find food.

Every day, it feasted on Crunchy Salt until full.

After eating, it would find a cozy spot to sleep, and it couldn't be more comfortable.

"Aron, being big alone isn't enough. You should also go train at the gym after you're full."

"Strive to evolve as soon as possible."

Aron remembered the training with Infernape.

"Aron?"

Aron asked weakly if it could refuse.

Natsume smiled slightly and replied, "Of course, you can't."

Bam~

Another explosion echoed through the woods.

Natsume shifted his gaze from Aron to the small woods.

At that moment, two Mankey charged into the middle of the Pikachu.

"Hmph!"

One Mankey angrily grabbed a Pikachu by its tail and swung it around toward the other Pikachu.

There were about thirty Mankey in total, led by two Primeape.

Their number was actually less than that of the Pikachu.

The area around the farm was home to nearly a hundred Pikachu.

Pikachu evolves from Pichu.

Additionally, it's worth noting that there is no level restriction on Pichu evolving into Pikachu.

Pichu naturally evolves into Pikachu over time within the group.

In terms of numbers, the Pikachu had the advantage, but when it came to battle strength, the Mankey were definitely fiercer.

Unless something unexpected happened, this battle was likely to be won by the Mankey led by Primeape.

Bam~

The Mankey, who was recklessly swinging the Pikachu, accidentally hit one of its own teammates.

"Mankey."

The two Mankey stared at each other and began to grunt.

"Mankey!"

The Mankey that was hit suddenly lunged at its companion.

Fury Swipes!

The attacked Mankey didn't hesitate to grab its friend and slammed it down into the ground.

"Pikachu?"

One Pikachu tilted its head in confusion at this scene.

It thought for a moment and suddenly charged toward a Mankey.

"Pikachu~"

This Pikachu's speed was noticeably faster than the usual Pikachu.

Its body swiftly maneuvered through the tree branches, reaching the front of a Mankey.

"Mankey~"

Mankey looked at the charging Pikachu and swung its fist, but Pikachu was even quicker.

"Pikachu~"

The Pikachu made a quick turn in the air, its tail shining with a metallic gleam.

Iron Tail!

Bang!

The Mankey was struck by the Iron Tail attack and crashed into Primeape.

"Mankey!"

The Primeape, which had been beating up a Pikachu, paused slightly and glared at the Mankey that had collided with it, visibly annoyed.

Primeape raised its palm.

Cross Chop!

Bam~

" Pikachu!"

The fast-moving Pikachu waved its hand at its fellow Pikachu, loudly signaling them to retreat.

The Pikachu quickly pulled back from the battle with the Mankey.

Although the Pikachu had retreated from the fight, the battle continued.

This was because the Mankey had inexplicably started attacking each other.

Mankey is a very short-tempered, social Pokémon.

Once angered, they can’t distinguish between friend and foe, making them quite dangerous.

They could even potentially harm themselves in their rage.

Soon, all the Mankey were down on the ground.

Only one Primeape remained standing.

"Primeape."

Primeape looked around and suddenly realized it was surrounded by Pikachu.

"Pikachu~"

The incredibly fast Pikachu waved its little hand.

Zap~

Electricity crackled on the cheeks of every Pikachu.

A massive amount of Thunder Shock gathered together.

Zap~ Boom!

With a loud explosion, Primeape collapsed to the ground, instantly knocked out.

"Pikachu~"

The Pikachu began directing everyone to throw the Mankey away.

Natsume looked at that Pikachu with some surprise.

Name: Pikachu (mutated individual)
Type: Electric
Level: lv21
Ability: Static
Individual Values: HP 30, Attack 31, Defense 31, Special Attack 31, Special Defense 31, Speed 31
Moves: Nuzzle, Nasty Plot, Play Nice, Quick Attack, Thunder Shock, Iron Tail, Double Team, Electro Ball
Inherited Moves: Charge
Potential: Elite
Notice: This Pikachu is a mutated individual, naturally possessing extremely high speed.

Pikachu have strong breeding capabilities, and combined with their cute appearance, they are very popular Pokémon.

With such large numbers, it's not unusual for some unique individuals to appear.

When Natsume used to play games, he once had a unique "Partner Pikachu" whose speed reached an astonishing 120 points.

Natsume thought this Pikachu must be a similar variant.

"Pikachu, why did you guys start fighting with the Mankey?"

After seeing them finish, Natsume curiously stepped forward to ask.

"Pikachu~"

Pikachu huffed and explained the reason.