Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [541]

Seeing August’s gesture, Reshiram beat its wings sharply and lunged forward, landing at the entrance of the cave.

“Grruu...”

Hearing the commotion outside, Chien-Pao within the Shrine of Fractured Ice let out a threatening growl.

Immediately, an icy wind surged from the cave mouth, whipping snow toward Reshiram.

[Blizzard]!

Had the opponent been Cynthia’s Garchomp from before, Chien-Pao’s [Blizzard] would naturally be devastatingly effective.

But its enemy was Reshiram.

The engine-like tail of Reshiram flared bright crimson as scorching heat billowed outward, instantly evaporating the incoming [Blizzard] into steam.

In front of Reshiram, Chien-Pao’s resistance was futile.

Yet Chien-Pao did not give up. Behind it was its home—there was nowhere left to retreat. With a crackling sound of forming ice crystals, sharp icicles suddenly shot out from inside the shrine, aimed at Reshiram!

[Icicle Crash]!

Reshiram watched the incoming icicles with distinctly human-like disdain in its eyes.

It inhaled deeply and unleashed azure flames from its mouth.

[Blue Flare]!

The azure flames burst forth and receded in an instant, obliterating the chilling icicles entirely and melting the shrine’s entrance into a molten, magma-like state.

Chien-Pao inside the Shrine of Fractured Ice was obviously terrified.

The saber-tooth was afraid!

Taking advantage of Chien-Pao’s intimidation, Reshiram stepped forward, reached inside, and after a brief struggle, easily dragged Chien-Pao out by the scruff of its neck.

“Grrraoo~!”

Chien-Pao twisted its body violently, swinging its sword-like fangs in all directions, hoping to catch Reshiram off guard.

However, with a full one-hundred-point base stat difference between them—clearly placing Chien-Pao at a lower tier of strength—it stood no chance.

No matter how fiercely it struggled, it was useless.

It could only helplessly watch itself being brought before August.

“Grroooar—!”

Seeing the human in front of it, Chien-Pao let out a low growl, attempting intimidation.

Yet, in August’s eyes... how to put it?

It just looked like an oversized, fluffed-up cat.

“This is supposed to be a disaster Pokémon?” Sabrina asked oddly, reaching out a hand to pet Chien-Pao’s head.

Seeing Sabrina about to touch its head, Chien-Pao exploded in fury!

Swinging its razor-sharp fangs, it lunged at Sabrina.

Smack!

Reshiram slapped Chien-Pao across the head.

Even I don’t dare bare my claws at August—yet you’re this bold?!

Chien-Pao whimpered pitifully.

When Sabrina reached out again, Chien-Pao grudgingly allowed her to place a hand on its head under Reshiram’s threatening gaze.

“It’s pleasantly cool,” Sabrina remarked.

“Let me pet it too!” Blue chimed in enthusiastically.

Iono also eagerly joined in.

Thus, Chien-Pao found itself surrounded by three women, helplessly enduring Sabrina, Blue, and Iono stroking its head.

Chien-Pao felt indescribably humiliated.

Especially that human with two Magnemite-like things atop her head—she actually grabbed its tail!

You’re going too far!

I’m a disaster Pokémon, dammit—don’t I deserve any respect?

Chien-Pao raised its head, about to roar defiantly and scare them away, but immediately froze upon seeing Reshiram’s glare.

Its newly summoned courage evaporated instantly.

The once-proud saber-tooth slumped dejectedly, head drooping, limbs and tail hanging limp.

Fine, do whatever you want...

At this moment, August turned toward Cynthia: “Cynthia, don’t you want to come see Chien-Pao?”

“The fangs of Chien-Pao, the Pokémon embodying disaster, are genuine historical relics... Aren’t you usually quite interested in such things?”

He found it odd Cynthia hadn’t joined Sabrina and the others in petting Chien-Pao.

“Of course, I'm very interested,” Cynthia smiled warmly. “So, next time I visit, don’t you dare shut me out~”

As soon as those words left her lips, Chien-Pao felt two of the three hands petting it suddenly pause.

An aura filled with murderous intent—one terrifying even to Chien-Pao—emanated from beside it.

Chien-Pao shuddered.

Both Blue and Sabrina, who had been happily petting Chien-Pao, slowly turned their heads to stare pointedly at August and Cynthia.

August: “......”

Looking at Cynthia’s teasing smile, August strongly suspected that she was doing this on purpose!

“…Of course not.”

The moment he uttered these words, August distinctly felt two nearby gazes sharpening dangerously.

Quickly coughing to redirect attention, he approached Chien-Pao, asking gently, “Do you want to be my Pokémon?”

He pulled a homemade Pokéblock from his pocket and offered it to Chien-Pao, simultaneously releasing a bit of the [Power of Viridian] to convey friendliness.

Though Chien-Pao continued to tremble under those murderous gazes, its attention was swiftly drawn by the Pokéblock.

Sniffing curiously at the treat, Chien-Pao—who had lived since ancient Paldea—instantly recognized the rare Paldean herbs within.

But to blend those herbs so perfectly, August was the first person it had ever encountered!

After a brief hesitation, Chien-Pao trusted its instincts and swiftly curled its tongue around the Pokéblock, swallowing it whole.

An incredible burst of flavor exploded upon its tongue.

“Grru~!”

Chien-Pao’s eyes immediately lit up—it had never tasted anything this delicious before!

“Do you want to be my Pokémon?” August coaxed encouragingly, “All the Pokéblocks you can eat!”

Chien-Pao paused again, but at that moment, Reshiram casually cleared its throat.

Instantly, Chien-Pao knew exactly what choice it should make!

“Grru!”

Seeing Chien-Pao eagerly nodding, practically begging to become his Pokémon, August sighed. Well, what could he say? His charisma was just that irresistible!

Taking out a Master Ball, he captured Chien-Pao without resistance.

Cheesed Saber-Tooth: Get!

...

Chien-Pao became the first Disaster Pokémon to fall into August’s evil… hands. After its capture, the abnormal weather around the Shrine of Fractured Ice finally returned to normal.

The dark clouds dispersed, and warm sunlight gently bathed the earth.

Wild Pokémon that had hidden away from the fierce blizzard cautiously emerged from their various hiding spots.

August gently stroked the fluffy white cat-like Pokémon by his side. Surprisingly, Chien-Pao didn’t hate August’s touch at all.

It definitely wasn’t because Reshiram was standing nearby. Nope.

“Oh? Over there—is that a Marill?” Blue pointed out curiously.

Following Blue’s gaze, the group quickly noticed a striking green figure among a cluster of blue Marill.

“It’s a Shiny Pokémon!” Iono shouted excitedly.

She immediately whipped out her phone to capture the rare sight.

But Chien-Pao reacted even faster.

As soon as Iono’s voice fell, Chien-Pao vanished in a flash of white.

The next moment, it reappeared right in the midst of the Marill group. Ignoring the terrified cries of the startled Marill, it swiftly grabbed the tail of the Shiny Marill in its jaws and trotted back to August, dropping the quivering Marill at his feet.

“Marill!”

Unexpectedly, rather than being frightened, the captured Marill bravely waved its tiny fists at Chien-Pao in protest.

Yet Chien-Pao completely ignored the weak Pokémon’s defiance, looking proudly toward August as if awaiting praise.

August glanced from the Marill back to Chien-Pao, who was sitting expectantly on the ground, tail wagging like a puppy eagerly seeking approval.

He was momentarily at a loss.

You're clearly a leopard—a feline Pokémon—why are you acting like a dog?!

Still, Chien-Pao meant well…

August affectionately patted Chien-Pao’s head, rewarding it with another Pokéblock, then turned toward Marill, who was still furiously hitting Chien-Pao’s paw with its tiny fists.

He extended his hand.

“Would you like to be my Pokémon?”

At August’s words, Marill froze for a moment, and then—under August’s astonished gaze—shot him with a [Water Gun]!

It answered August loud and clear!

Thankfully, Mew’s protective barrier activated instantly, sparing August from becoming drenched.

“Pfft!”

Sabrina burst out laughing upon seeing August’s rejection.

Who would have imagined the legendary Pokémon-tamer August, who had effortlessly captured countless mythical Pokémon, getting rejected by a tiny Marill?

Blue, Cynthia, and Iono quickly joined in, laughing along with Sabrina.

August feigned a stern look at Marill, but inwardly he was not annoyed. In fact, he felt quite pleased.

After all, hadn’t this little incident successfully redirected Sabrina’s and Blue’s attention?

He crouched down and again reached toward Marill.

Marill swung the orb on its tail, aiming to bat away August’s hand, but a flash of purple from the mark on his hand—drawing on Mewtwo’s cells—froze Marill in place.

Under Marill’s incredulous stare, August gently placed his hand on its head, releasing it from restraint only afterward.

But once freed, Marill surprisingly didn’t try to escape. Instead, it curiously inspected August’s hand, wondering how a human could wield such power.

Thanks to his [Power of Viridian], August easily read Marill’s thoughts.

“Curious?” August invited again. “Become my Pokémon.”

He pointed toward Chien-Pao, adding enticingly, “You can become as strong as it!”

Chien-Pao glanced at Marill with a blatantly disdainful look.

Clearly, it didn’t believe a mere Marill could ever surpass it!

Perhaps provoked by Chien-Pao’s arrogance, Marill hesitated briefly, then decisively nodded.

August considered the green Marill’s evolved form and chose a Level Ball, finally capturing it!

After a successful capture, when August released Marill once more…

A bright glow suddenly enveloped its body.

“This is…”

In the brilliant light, Marill’s form began to shift.

Its round body elongated into an egg-like oval, and its round ears grew longer and narrower.

When the glow faded, a dazzling golden Azumarill appeared before everyone.

“So shiny!” Iono exclaimed.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the golden Azumarill was strikingly shiny!

At this moment, a sleepy-eyed Mew woke up, rubbing its eyes. Half-awake, it mistook Azumarill for a giant golden mochi.

Without a second thought, Mew pounced and took a big bite!

But immediately afterward, it sensed something was off.

“Mew?”

Mew slowly raised its head, meeting Azumarill’s astonished gaze.

“M-Mew!”

Guiltily averting its eyes, Mew quickly turned invisible and darted behind August.

With August as backup, Mew’s confidence immediately returned, becoming bold once more.

Instead of apologizing, it stuck its tongue out defiantly at Azumarill.

Bleh~!

Before Azumarill could react, August firmly grabbed Mew by the scruff, pulling it into view.

“Stop bullying the new Pokémon!”

Hearing August’s stern voice, Mew looked up at him pitifully with big, watery eyes.

August remained unmoved. “Don’t try to act cute—it won’t help.”

Pouting reluctantly, Mew unwillingly apologized to Azumarill, grudgingly pulling out a bag of chips from Gengar’s stomach pouch to offer as an apology gift.

Azumarill tilted its head thoughtfully, accepting the chips under Mew’s mournful gaze and happily eating them in front of it.

Mew dramatically turned its head away in despair—and immediately spotted Chien-Pao lying casually nearby.

Instantly, its mischievous eyes brightened again.

Mew darted over, hopping onto Chien-Pao’s back, gripping its ears like reins, attempting to ride it.

But Chien-Pao—who couldn’t fight Reshiram—wouldn’t lose to Mew either.

With a single shake, Chien-Pao sent Mew flying away.

August sighed again, while Sabrina, Blue, and the others giggled quietly beside him.

Annoyed by their laughter, Mew angrily returned to August, dug around inside his jacket, pulled out Mewtwo’s Poké Ball, and threw it.

Mewtwo appeared, puzzled, looking at its “mother” with confusion.

Perched on Mewtwo’s shoulder, Mew pointed angrily toward Chien-Pao.

“Mew!”

Mewtwo followed Mew’s finger, spotting Chien-Pao lying lazily nearby.

Noticing Mewtwo’s sharp gaze, Chien-Pao immediately stiffened, standing alertly—its earlier laziness entirely gone.

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