Night deepened.
As the party neared its end, Professor Oak suggested a group photo.
"Every encounter, every battle, every bond..."
Professor Oak smiled warmly. "They all become precious pearls of memory!"
Ash's gaze met Infernape's.
Flames flickered across Infernape's armor as it murmured, "Infernape..."
Meeting Ash might have been its greatest fortune.
Lucario closed its eyes, recalling its former trainer Sir Aaron—remembering how it once saved the...
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"Made up your mind?"
Cynthia sat on the edge of the bed, her gaze fixed on Natsume.
The indecisive Champion's wardrobe mostly contained identical black trench coats and simple blue shirts.
Of course, there were other styles too—their designer cuts clearly signaling their hefty price tags.
Natsume crossed his arms, stroking his chin as he scrutinized Cynthia before finally sighing:
"They all look the same to me."
Before Cynthia could narrow those dangerous...
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The Lily of the Valley Conference had concluded, but post-tournament discussions were still in full swing.
Blastoise—having fought four intense battles and transformed into a veritable war fortress with Mega Evolution—became the center of attention among fans.
"Mega Launcher (×) Super Reactor (√)"
"Could Tobias' Darkrai... survive that Hydro Pump?"
"Ten-year fan here—Natsume-sensei really was just using Water Gun!"
There was no doubt that both the unyiel...
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"Blastoise!"
Mega Blastoise's crimson eyes gleamed as all three cannons—the main barrel and the twin arm-mounted launchers—fired simultaneously. The converging Hydro Pumps formed a massive torrent that roared toward Charizard like thunder!
The audience tensed.
"You call that Water Gun? I'd believe it was Hydro Cannon!"
"Natsume-sensei, why does your Blastoise get three attacks in one turn?!"
"If Mega Blastoise hits three times, does Gigantamax Blastoise hit T...
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The concept of Trainer levels was always a bit mysterious.
Generally speaking, Trainers and Pokémon complemented each other—neither could be neglected in battle.
But if a Pokémon's strength far surpassed its Trainer's skill, it might start ignoring commands and acting on its own.
This had been shown in both games and anime.
While bonds could help bridge the gap in strength, they couldn’t fully compensate for a Trainer’s shortcomings.
Natsume studied Lucar...
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"Pikachu—!"
Pikachu reared up on its hind legs before leaping skyward, electricity crackling across its cheeks before engulfing its entire body.
"Pikachu—!!"
Bathed in brilliant lightning, Pikachu unleashed its Thunderbolt straight at Blastoise, who stood with cannons at the ready!
A dazzling arc of electricity split the air.
"Blastoise."
Empowered by Torrent, Blastoise's eyes gleamed sharply as its twin cannons gathered a deep violet pulse.
BOOM!...
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Ash stood resolute in his blue vest and shorts, the flame-armored Infernape burning bright before him.
Opposite them, Blastoise advanced with measured steps as Natsume kept his hands casually pocketed, white dress shirt fluttering.
A breeze swept across the battlefield. Their eyes met—and for once, even Natsume felt his blood ignite.
Very well... Let me show Ash the breadth of the path ahead.
Then he'll carve his own legend as Champion!
The arena fell deathly s...
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Natsume studied the crouching Pikachu, his mind racing.
Pikachu’s performance in League Tournaments was notoriously unpredictable—a wild card.
Against powerful opponents, it could erupt with overwhelming fighting spirit, transforming into the legendary Pika God.
But most of the time, Pikachu just… slacked off, earning it the nickname Oscar-winner.
The key to facing Pikachu was preventing it from activating god mode—which made psychological warfare a crucial par...
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What Natsume loved most about Pokémon was their capacity for genuine emotion.
Every encounter between trainer and Pokémon nurtured new bonds.
Ash's rebellious Charizard.
The effortlessly cool Sceptile.
The unyielding Infernape.
Gold's sister-complex Togebo.
The pool shark Typhlosion.
That Pichu with the matching bangs.
Steven's invincible Metagross.
Cynthia's majestic Garchomp.
Red's legendary Venusaur.
Not to mention a certa...
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Even against Tobias's two Legendary Pokémon, Natsume had achieved a flawless sweep.
Post-match, forums, comment sections, and livestreams exploded with activity.
Long after the victory fireworks faded, fans continued spamming 'Oh My God'—
Not just for Natsume-sensei advancing to finals, but for Sirfetch'd's growth and Gengar's legendary one-shot!
"Legendaries? We specialize in slaying legendaries!"
Passionate fans edited highlight reels synced to rock music—...
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By Natsume-sensei's own admission, he and Sirfetch'd were supposed to be the team's biggest slackers.
Yet as fans stared at the defeated Latios and the determined Sirfetch'd...
Their expressions twisted in disbelief.
You call THIS slacking?!
The livestream chat exploded instantly.
"Natsume-sensei's 'slacker' just solo'd a Divine Beast?!"
"Who dares call Sirfetch'd deadweight now?!"
"DUCK LORD, WRECK THEM ALL!!"
Against all odds—fatigue, type d...
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The arena roared with excitement as the giant screen displayed three of Tobias's Poké Balls grayed out.
"Contestant Natsume dominates with a 3-0 lead!"
The tables had turned—the Legendary spammer was on the back foot!
The official livestream exploded with comments, the chat scrolling at blinding speed.
At the center of it all stood Sirfetch'd, snow-white feathers gleaming, eyes sharp as its leek-blade—the crowd's new hero.
"The scabbard moves!"
"Who ca...
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BOOOOM—
The battlefield rose from beneath the arena, revealing a lush, grassy terrain—Grassy Field!
On this terrain, Grass-type moves would gain a significant power boost.
It was on this very field that Ash's Sceptile had famously struck down Darkrai with a single Leaf Blade in the anime.
And within Natsume’s team, there was another master of Leaf Blade—a true swordsman!
"Both trainers, send out your Pokémon!" The referee’s whistle pierced the air.
...
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May 31, Monday, Cloudy
The Lily of the Valley Conference’s top four have been decided.
The semifinalists are Natsume, Tobias, Ash, and Kiritani.
Natsume-sensei didn’t have a strong impression of ‘Kiritani’ at first, but after asking Meowth, he learned that this Trainer was one of only two in the Lily of the Valley Conference carrying a Legendary Pokémon.
Tobias’s Darkrai, a Mythical Pokémon, falls under the Legendary category.
Meanwhile, this Ranger K...
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Empoleon stood tall, its steel blades crossed with a metallic clang as they gleamed coldly.
Facing the intimidating Arcanine, its defiant gaze only grew fiercer—a crimson aura swirling around it!
"Defiant Ability..." Natsume raised an eyebrow. "This is your trump card?"
The Defiant Ability boosted Empoleon's aggression when intimidated—a perfect match for its offensive build.
"No one would dare intimidate Empoleon!"
Hiroki regained his confidence. "Aqua Jet!"...
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The fated showdown between Ash and Paul had reached its conclusion.
Yet the packed arena remained full—in just one hour, Natsume's semifinal match would begin!
Pre-match discussions flooded Lily of the Valley Conference forums:
His strategic domination of Conway in Round 1
Showcasing Top Coordinator skills next
Yesterday's 1v3 sweep with an unevolved pseudo-legendary
No one could predict what tricks Natsume-sensei might pull in a full 6v6 battle!
"C...
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The Full Restore was a green medicinal spray capable of healing injuries and curing all status conditions.
Meanwhile, the Energy Roots and Revival Herbs grown by Blastoise in their backyard could revive fainted Pokémon.
Used together, they provided double the happiness!
As Natsume finalized the payment, Green slumped in relief.
Thank goodness! o(╥﹏╥)o
Sure, she wasn’t as profitable as that Meowth Stand… but this stall was still a success!
……<...
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Torrential rain poured over the battlefield as Pelipper took flight, its Drizzle Ability unleashing a relentless downpour.
The Rock Field was instantly shrouded in a watery veil, the rain pelting the jagged stone pillars and kicking up mist.
"Smart matchmaking, huh?" Natsume muttered. "Sandstorm teams always end up against rain..."
"Larvitar..." Larvitar stood drenched in the rain, blinking up at the soaring Pelipper.
"Pelipper!!" Pelipper's beak glowed as it gathered ...
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The Grain Full season brought heavier rains, and a light drizzle had been falling over Lily of the Valley Island all night.
By morning, the skies had cleared, the sun baking the damp ground dry.
Natsume, led by Sylveon, headed to the buffet to meet up with Ash and the others to discuss the afternoon’s match.
The moment he stepped through the automatic doors, a cool breeze greeted him. Ash waved enthusiastically.
"Natsume-sensei, over here!"
Jasmine, dressed in ...
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PTCG’s influence among the new generation of Trainers had grown immensely.
Even Natsume-sensei’s Togepi often played online matches with a certain Mew kid.
As the "Father of PTCG," Natsume naturally couldn’t refuse Tobias’ invitation to duel.
Under the flickering streetlights, the two Trainers faced each other.
Behind Natsume, the "Card Spirit" Gengar levitated, its crimson eyes wide. "Gengar!"
Tobias, draped in his cloak with flowing hair, stood firm—w...
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Nando plucked his harp gently.
Under the melody’s command, Roserade lifted petals toward the sky like a shrine maiden praying to the gods.
Glittering specks of light drifted upward, the clouds parted, and the sunlight blazed down—Sunny Day!
Traditional Coordinators would use this gradual buildup to set the stage for a dazzling move that would shock the audience.
But Natsume was no gentleman who would let his opponent power up freely, waiting to strike only after th...
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The sun shone brightly over Lily of the Valley Island, the air electric with battle fervor.
With no match scheduled today, Natsume sat in a private box on the second floor, gazing through the glass at the arena below.
On the field, a tall, hat-wearing man strummed his harp as he issued a graceful command:
"Roserade, Solar Beam!"
Roserade raised its flowered arms, gathering dazzling white energy that coalesced into a brilliant, scorching beam.
The attack tore thro...
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With the opening ceremony concluded, the first day of preliminaries was about to begin.
Winners of the preliminaries would advance to the Top 64 and compete in 3v3 elimination rounds.
Ash, Paul, and others headed to different arenas while spectators dispersed from the main venue.
As a seeded contestant, Natsume had the privilege of leisurely observing the matches on the first day.
"Want to go watch Ash's match?" Natsume asked Bruno, who stood nearby with his arms cross...
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, Team Rocket's stall remained packed.
Even after Natsume completed a full circuit of the arena, crowds still mobbed the blind box draw station.
Entry methods included:
Sipping boba tea, Natsume glanced at Green's Jigglypuff-branded stall and sighed.
<...
2025-06-15 07:00:57 +0000 UTC
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The moment Natsume and Cynthia stepped into the Sinnoh League headquarters, the entire lobby fell silent.
Cynthia needed no introduction—the noble and imposing Sinnoh Champion, a goddess in trainers' hearts.
Though approachable and kind to newcomers, few dared get close.
Even colleagues like Aaron and Flint would freeze at her mention, haunted by memories of Garchomp's dominance.
The statuesque golden-haired beauty carried an innate regal aura, her smiling gaze sweep...
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The summer storm had come without warning and left just as quietly.
Puddles in the field depressions mirrored the faint rainbow in the sky, rippling when the wind passed.
Two figures walked hand in hand in the distance, accompanied by a leisurely-striding Arcanine with its flowing mane.
"This is Sinnoh's peak tourism season every year."
Cynthia's golden hair fluttered as she watched a flock of Starly streak across the cleared sky.
"Because Sinnoh is often snowy, ...
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Natsume sat at home, crunching on an ice pop.
"Whirrr~ Rotom~" The air-conditioning-formed Rotom blew cool air, its yellow eyes closed as it slept, a snot bubble forming.
Garchomp sat at the dining table, flanked by Blastoise and Gengar.
They were playing cards.
"Garchomp..." Garchomp's cheek spikes flushed red, a vein visibly popping on its forehead—clearly stuck with a bad hand.
"Gengar~!" Gengar slapped down the joker card—a pair of kings, one gold Gengar ...
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May 15th, Saturday.
The announcement of the Lily of the Valley Conference contestant list caused an uproar online.
Regional conferences symbolize high-level league tournaments.
Naturally, many netizens focused on analyzing these top-tier trainers' strengths, predicting their strategies and starting lineups.
[Introducing a dark horse contestant - Tobias. He steamrolled through gym battles with strength likely rivaling the Elite Four!]
[Ash, who once dominated the ...
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Mid-May brought a sudden surge of heat, and even the perpetually snow-covered Sinnoh Region couldn’t escape it.
Gray rain clouds drifted across the sky, carrying the damp scent of impending rain. The air was thick, as if a stifling breath was trapped in the chest.
Natsume had just finished grocery shopping, carrying bags as he walked home. He glanced up at the sky.
"Should cool down a bit after the rain."
Delibird strutted beside him, hauling a bundle with a smug exp...
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The next morning.
Delibird was still freeloading meals at Natsume's place.
The dining table was laden with dishes: Berry salad, Dugtrio triple-decker sandwiches, Buneary nut smoothies, and honey pancakes.
Larvitar unhinged its jaws and swallowed an entire sandwich in one gulp. "Larvita~ (￣～￣)"
Gengar slurped through a straw as condensation dripped from its frosty smoothie glass. "Gengar~ (⊙~⊙)"*
Natsume chewed on a lettuce leaf slathered in cream from h...
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