I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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“Yes, these symbols are all made of gold,” Ashida said.

Xiao Mao was surprised; the gold weighed at least a dozen grams, equivalent to at least a month's salary for an average person.

"In addition to the gold symbol, there is also a silver symbol. The silver symbol is made of silver and is given to trainers who did not win with a 2.9 rating but performed exceptionally well," Ashida explained.

“Mr. Ashida, you’re really rich.”

Shigeru couldn't understand whether Ashida had too much money to burn. The Battle Frontier's purpose, aside from training trainers, was nothing special.

"It's alright, it won't cost much," Ashida said nonchalantly.

In fact, the battle frontier doesn't cost much. These battle facilities originally belonged to the frontier leaders themselves. Ashida simply invited them to serve as frontier leaders and provided them with symbols and annual funding.

In addition, given Ashida's position in the League, it wouldn't be difficult for these trainers to serve as pioneer leaders. Moreover, not just anyone can challenge the Battle Frontier; only those trainers recognized by Ashida are qualified to challenge it.

480: Dragon Dance is destined to be unattainable for you.

“Mr. Dara, Mr. Ashida, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”

Xiao Mao needed to go back and improve his Pokémon, so he quickly made an excuse to leave.

"Don't rush, which battle facility does Shigeru plan to challenge next?" Ashida asked, as he was still thinking of going to watch it live.

"Naturally, it's the battle arena." Shigeru planned to challenge them one by one in order.

“Okay, then I’ll go to the Pokémon Center at the Battle Arena ahead of time. Call me when you get there,” Ash said.

"Well, I will."

Shigeru nodded and, escorted by Dara and Ashida, arrived outside the Battle Factory.

Shigeru casually opened a high-level ball and released Moltres.

"Hey!! Moltres!!"

Ashida was stunned when he saw Moltres. When he arrived earlier, Gary had already recalled Moltres, so Ashida hadn't seen it.

"Shigeru, you actually have a Moltres!!" Ashida exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, it was tamed before."

After saying that, Shigeru jumped onto the Moltres's back.

"Molotov, go to the Pokémon Center we passed earlier."

Upon hearing the sound, Moltres flapped its wings, leaped into the air, and quickly flew towards the Pokémon Center it had passed earlier.

As Ashida watched the firebird fly away, he quickly got into his sports car and drove towards the battle arena.

...!

Upon arriving at the Pokémon Center closest to the Battle Factory, Gary handed his three Pokémon to Nurse Joy for treatment, then went outside and released Garchomp.

【LV30 Garchomp♂/Elite Four】

"Hiss!"

Garchomp looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings with a puzzled expression, thinking that Gary had let it out to start training.

"No rush, you don't need to do any training recently," Xiao Mao said.

"Hiss?"

Why let me out if I'm not going to train?

"I'll boost your potential." Gary placed his hand on Garchomp's head and used the Silver Crown to enhance Garchomp's potential.

[Ding! The Silver Crown has been successfully used.]

【Pokémon: Garchomp♂】

[Attributes: dragon, ground]

【Level: 30】

[Potential: Champion]

【Trait: Sand Cloak (In sandstorm weather, evasion rate is increased by 20%)】

[Skills: Tackle, Dig, Dragon Breath, Stomp, Bite.]

[Inherited Skill: Metal Claws]

[Teaching skills: Shadow Claw, Sleep, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Flame Burst, Iron Tail.]

【Intimacy Level: 200 (Maximum 255)】

Aside from its special ability, Gary was quite satisfied with his Garchomp.

Sand Cloak isn't very effective, as it can only be used in sandstorm weather. Garchomp is clearly an aggressive Pokémon, so Rough Skin is obviously a better fit for it.

Xiao Mao was also curious about what the effects of strengthening the rough skin would be. Would it reflect more damage, or would it provide other improvements?

"Sigh! If only Garchomp could master Dragon Dance," Gary lamented.

"Hiss?"

Garchomp tilted its head, indicating that since Dragon Dance had "dragon" in its name, it could definitely learn it.

"Hehe, just listen to it." Xiao Mao laughed.

Dragon Dance is indeed a Dragon-type move. In fact, in the game, the TM for Dragon Dance requires Garchomp scales to craft.

Thinking of Dragon Dance, Shigeru pondered which skill he should exchange his Select Skill Learning Device for.

Gary has plenty of offensive moves, but he lacks status moves and defensive skills. Although Dragon Dance is good and many of his main Pokémon can learn it, none of the Pokémon that can learn it are from the Sinnoh region, so even if he redeemed it, he wouldn't be able to use it at the Sinnoh League.

Based on the Sinnoh region Pokémon that Gary has already caught, it's still advisable to choose Reflect or Light Screen. Many Pokémon can learn this move, and it's quite practical. As long as the opponent doesn't have moves like Brick Break that can break energy defenses, it's very useful.

"System, exchange a reflective wall for me."

[Ding! Skill exchange successful!]

After exchanging for a Reflect, Gary released all his Pokémon and taught them one by one. Only Blastoise, Magneton, and Weavile mastered it.

After Charizard, Electivire, and Glaceon were healed, Gary taught them the skills, but only Charizard and Electivire mastered them.

Xiao Shi originally thought he could master the Ice Sprite, but he didn't expect he couldn't learn it. He really felt bad for his Ice-type.

Ice can reflect light. Logically speaking, any Pokémon that can control light energy should be able to learn moves like Light Wall and Reflect Wall, but the Ice Pokémon can't. How embarrassing.

Then, we stayed overnight at the Pokémon Center here.

Early the next morning.

Shigeru rode his Moltres to the Battle Arena.

The Battle Arena is located on the outskirts of Cerulean City, quite close to Saffron City. Thinking of Saffron City, Gary thought of Sabrina. It's been almost two years since he last saw her, and he wonders how she is doing now.

Xiao Mao still occasionally sees Na Zi in some TV dramas and movies. After two years, Na Zi has grown up and become even more mature and sophisticated. With her high-class, icy face, she can charm almost 90% of normal men.

Sabrina does indeed have the potential to become a superstar. After being discovered by Tsuneko, she entered Elf Hollywood and became the most popular rookie among the younger generation in just one year. In just two years, she has secured a place in Elf Hollywood in the Unova region.

Xiao Mao used to call Na Zi frequently, but as time went on, and Na Zi was usually very busy, he rarely answered her calls. Basically, the two communicated through chatting.

Even so, Naza was still very busy. Shigeru was also very busy, but he had time at noon and in the evening, while Naza's busyness was irregular.

Separated by distance and with the passage of time, Xiao Mao's feelings for her gradually faded. They still kept in touch, but not as frequently as before.

Nazi was also very rational, knowing that Xiao Mao was only free in the evenings, and that she usually contacted Xiao Mao in the evenings as well.

It seems that Naz cherishes this relationship, but Shigeru knows that Naz is checking up on him. She seems understanding, but if there were any girls around Shigeru, he would be hunted down by a girl with superpowers.

"arrive!"

Following the navigation, Xiao Shi arrived at the Pokémon Center near the Battle Arena before noon.

This battle arena is located on the outskirts of Cerulean City, in a relatively remote area, so not many people come here.

The Pokémon Center here is actually for trainers who are traveling. After all, it would be a real problem if a trainer's Pokémon were seriously injured in the wild and couldn't find a Pokémon Center.

481: Arena of Battle

Little Elf Center.

Gary landed at the entrance of the Pokémon Center, recalled Moltres, entered the Pokémon Center, and handed Moltres over to Nurse Joy for treatment.

Next, Shigeru prepared to call Ashida, because without Ashida's introduction, Shigeru wouldn't be able to challenge the Battle Arena.

The Battle Frontier Zone has only been developed for a few years, and many areas are poorly planned, which is why it is not open to the public. Only those who are recommended by Ashida are qualified to take on the challenge.

"Xiao Mao!" Just as Xiao Mao was about to make a call, Yashida's voice came from not far away.

Xiao Mao looked over and saw Ashida, wearing round sunglasses, sitting on a chair in the hall, waving at him and saying, "Xiao Mao, over here, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Xiao Mao walked over and asked, "Mr. Ashida, you're here so early?"

Xiao Mao thought he was fast, but he didn't expect Yashida to be even faster. Yashida usually drives a sports car.

Sports cars are fast, but they can only run on roads and flat surfaces. They can't run on rough terrain.

“Actually, it’s not that early. I arrived last night and just had breakfast. I’ve been waiting for you here for only two hours,” Ashida said.

"Mr. Ashida, don't you find it troublesome that you have to be present in person for every challenge battle in the Frontier Zone?"

Xiao Shigeru suggested, "Why not create a database to register qualified trainers, so that Mr. Ashida doesn't have to come all the way here to sing every time?"

“No trouble at all.” Ashida shook his head and refused, explaining, “My original intention in establishing the Battle Frontier was to watch higher-level matches. If we create a database and those trainers challenge themselves, I won’t be able to watch the matches.”

OMG!

You must really love watching Pokémon battles to have even created a battle expansion zone just to watch higher-level matches. The main problem is that this battle expansion zone doesn't make money; it even requires annual funding.

Indeed, the world of the super-rich is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. They can spend money recklessly on things they like, without ever considering the possibility of recouping their investment.

“Alright, let’s go to the Battle Arena this afternoon,” said Xiao Mao.

"no problem."

...!

1 pm.

Shigeru arrived at the entrance of the battle arena in Ashida's sports car.