I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 721 Let the Boy Become a Trainer
"Shinji, don't bring everything home."

The next day, facing her son who was holding a yellow-skinned mouse, the young housewife named Hanako couldn't help but feel a headache and a bit scared.

She was on night shift yesterday, and when she came back, she found a new 'pet' in her home.

"Is this some kind of extraordinary creature?"

Although the round and chubby Raichu looks like some kind of cute pet, its jagged, lightning-shaped tail doesn't look like a 'normal' creature at all.

However, upon closer reflection, with the resurgence of the extraordinary era, all sorts of strange and wonderful creatures have also emerged: for example, the town's patrol dog leader, 'Koranmaru,' can lead patrols on his own, get his own food, take his own bath, and even use his phone in his spare time!
There was also a little fox sent by the Inari Shrine, releasing 'plant growth-inducing' energy, looking all high and mighty.
For this generation of primary school students, this is all commonplace.

Some of the older generation of young housewives still find it hard to accept.

"It's okay, Mom."

Ash, holding the large yellow rat, looked innocently happy.

"he"

"Pikachu~~"

"Yes, Pikachu is very well-behaved, he is my friend."

Using the sound of the 'yellow-skinned mouse' in his arms as a name, Xiao Zhi picked it up and asked:

“Can I keep it?”

"Yes, yes,"

In the eyes of the young housewife, even if it is some kind of mutated creature, it is probably not a threat: what kind of fighting power can a creature that needs to rely on 'acting cute' to survive have?

"But you have to put it in a cage."

"Oh no, Pikachu is my friend! I don't want it!"

Faced with her son's willful words, the young housewife Hanako couldn't help but facepalm again.

"Then you have to take responsibility for it. If it hurts someone or destroys something, you'll have to bear the consequences, understand?"

"Also, go to the police station to register first: don't get mistaken for a stray cat and beaten to death."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Pallet Town,
"Satoshi, good morning—?"

"What's that on your shoulder, a cat?"

"Pikachu!"

Hearing the squeak of the adorable mouse perched on Xiao Zhi's shoulder, the female classmate passing by almost had hearts popping out of her eyes.

So cute~~

"Its name is Pikachu, and I'm going to take it to the police station to register it."

Being surrounded and groped by several female classmates was a novel experience for Ash: unfortunately, the girls' eyes were all focused on Pikachu.

"Hey, weren't you going to have a great time last night?"

"How did it get like this now!"

Having finally shaken off several enthusiastic female classmates, Xiao Zhi jogged towards the police station, unable to suppress his jealousy.

He is indeed very good at sports, but his personality is a bit too carefree;

He's not the type of girl that young girls like.

Who knew Pikachu would be so popular?

Because of the influence of spiritual energy, elementary school students in this era are all very precocious.

"Skin--"

With a haughty tilt of his head,

Raichu, no, Pikachu doesn't want to talk to this idiot.

As an ancient saying goes: A gentleman's body can be large or small, and a man's ambition can be bent or stretched.

Since I've been sealed, I'll abandon the name 'Raichu' and temporarily travel the world as 'Pikachu': I'll rely on my cuteness to get by and infiltrate human society first, and then find a way to break the seal—how can the leader of the Eight Elite Fighters be discouraged by such a small setback?
If you're going to pretend to be a 'newbie,' then you should at least do it convincingly: for example, act cute or pretend you don't know how to talk.

"Okay, okay, if you don't want to talk about it, then forget it."

With the six-kilogram Pikachu perched on his shoulder, Ash, the new-era 'sports enthusiast,' took a detour to the police station.

"Ok?"

Zhenxin Town is an agricultural town.
Therefore, there are also large areas of farmland in the town. From the rice paddies with rice stalks two meters high next to the road, a rustling sound can be heard.

"Who's there? Is anyone there?!"

Noticing the unusual activity in the farmland, Ash stopped and called out.

Seeing that there was no answer, he picked up a stone and threw it into the field: this tactic is called "testing the waters with a stone".

thud,

"Gah-"

The next second, a huge bird flew out, turning its head and glaring angrily.

"Ah, it's a shrike that stole some food!"

This is a large bird with a wingspan of three meters. Its back feathers are black, and its entire chest and abdomen are beige with fine stripes. It has a messy brown crest on its head and a short, hooked beak.

If this were before the Resurrection, it would be a standard bird of prey; but in this era, it is merely a 'small bird of prey'.

That's right, this bird called the 'Fiery Sparrow' is an extraordinary being.

It's just the lowest level of 'weak dog'.

Originally a small sparrow from the Great Mao region, it was transformed into a large bird with a wingspan of three meters due to the influence of the 'Sky Continent'.

They mostly feed on grains, but they will also attack ground creatures smaller than themselves, hence the name 'Swordbird'.

"Oh no! That big bird will snatch the child!"

Xiao Zhi was startled. He wasn't afraid of 'elementary school students' like himself, but what about kindergarten children?
How did these extraordinary birds end up so close to the town?

We must report this to the police station immediately!
He instinctively raised his wrist, but before he could press the emergency alarm button on his watch phone, the 'fierce sparrow' that had leaped out of the rice paddy flapped its wings and swooped down on him.

?

One is barely enough.
"Pikachu!"

Pikachu on the shoulder leaped forward with its short legs, swooping towards Spearow, its tail whipping out like a jagged lightning bolt:
crackling and popping

A streak of blazing white lightning shot out and instantly struck the swooping Fiery Sparrow.

"Gagagagagag!!!"

Amidst the flashes of lightning, the fiery sparrow, its bones faintly visible from the shock, crashed onto the road like a plane that had lost its balance, trailing a long plume of black smoke.

"Hmph, Pikachu."

The adorable mouse, hands on its hips, tilted its head in disdain as it landed on the ground.

Even if a mere low-level rare beast loses its power, he can easily—

"Gah?"

"Quack quack!!"

?

As the pheasant's screams before it fell echoed, a chorus of calls immediately rose from afar: soon, pheasants surged forth from the distant rice paddies.

???

Hey, isn't this human territory? Where did all these rare beasts come from?!

Pikachu's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. In its prime, a single glance—no, just its aura—would be enough to annihilate millions of low-level rare beasts. But now:

"Run, Pikachu!"

Ash, who was still loyal to the group, called out from behind, and the two of them fled in panic.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Zhenxin Township Police Station
"What? A large number of shrike have appeared in Kita 3-chome, a small town?"

"What are the Extraordinary Detective Department doing? They only issued a report after a primary school student called the police—"

The middle-aged police inspector suddenly stood up, grabbed the six-barreled Gatling gun next to his desk, and strode out.

"Hurry up!!"

"Everyone, proceed to Kita 3-chome immediately!"

Although the chief rushed out carrying the Gatling gun, he knew that given the Fiery Sparrow's aggressiveness and speed, the elementary school student who called the police was likely in grave danger.

This 10-year-old boy from a small town is not only cherished by his school's physical education teacher;

The police department had long regarded it as the future pillar of Shinsengumi: just like Matsue City, which is not far from Yomotsu Hirasaka. Because of Takashi, the "Shura Sword Saint", that area has not only been free of evil spirits, but even thieves have disappeared; under the full protection of the government, it can live a peaceful life while the outside world fights and struggles.

Now, suddenly, they are attacked by a large number of scorpion birds. Is this a case of heaven being jealous of talent?

tap tap tap,

The town's police officers rushed out of the police station, some speeding, some driving, all heading towards Kita 3-chome.

Hang in there, Ash!
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—" In fact, Ash, who was running wildly, had already fallen into a desperate situation.

"Gah!"

A fierce bird flapped its wings and swooped down, its sharp claws reaching for the boy's back.

tear-

"ah,"

His clothes were torn at the back, and sharp claws left a long gash on his back, from which blood splattered.

"Put me down."

"Go and save yourselves, kid."

Pikachu, held in Ash's arms, spoke weakly.
As the 'culprit' that killed a Spearow, most of the swooping Spearows aimed at it.

The dignified leader of the Eight Elite Fighters was almost torn to pieces by wild claws: if it hadn't been rescued by Ash, it would have already been reincarnated.

"No! Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

Ash, carrying Pikachu, ran wildly, making full use of his 'athlete' talent, running just as fast as the Spearow in the sky.

"We're friends!"

Ha, you fool.

Who would be friends with a human brat like you?

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock,
As it was jostled up and down, blood mixed with sweat dripped onto its face, causing 'Pikachu' to look up:
This feeling seems pretty good?
"Ash, to the left!"

?

Instinctively, he ran to the left, and then his vision blurred.

Thump,

"oops,"

It suddenly crashed into the telephone pole.

Already covered in injuries, Ash collapsed to the ground, completely dizzy.

brush,

A yellow figure darted out from his arms and went up the utility pole: on the concrete pole was a set of transformers.

"Gaga gaga gaga~~!!"

Upon seeing the yellow-skinned mouse, the pursuing scorpions swarmed towards it.

Compared to the unconscious human cubs on the ground, this 'rat' that killed its kind is far more despicable: besides, most creatures have eyes that are more sensitive to moving targets.

Come on, come on!
Pikachu climbed up the utility pole to the transformer, opened its mouth, and took a big bite.

A surge of current leaked from the wire.

After being transformed by Pikachu, it turned into bolts of lightning and lashed out fiercely at the flying Spearow.

Crackling! ! !

? !
"there--"

The police officers who were rushing over were drawn by the flashes of lightning and the screams of birds.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"you're awake?"

Ash, whose body was wrapped in bandages
When I opened my eyes, I found myself lying in the police station's emergency room.

Why a police station? Of course, it's because of the medical personnel in police uniforms around it: In this day and age, being a police officer is definitely one of the most dangerous professions. Police stations are equipped with a full range of first aid equipment, and all police officers must learn how to provide first aid and treat external injuries.

The reason, of course, is that many times the wounded don't make it to the hospital;

Besides, hospital doctors aren't necessarily as 'experienced' as police medical personnel.

"This is what I am"

When Xiao Zhi opened his eyes, he was initially confused.
He paused, startled, and instinctively tried to get up.

"Don't move, the wound will reopen."

As the medical staff helped him back onto the bed, Xiao Zhi nervously asked:
Have you seen a yellow one?

"Pikachu,"

A distinctive voice came from the side, causing Xiao Zhi, lying in the hospital bed, to turn his head.

A yellow rat, also wrapped in bandages, sat on a tray nearby; several cables were wrapped around its short arms, occasionally flashing with electric light.

"Thanks to your extraordinary pet,"

A square face with thick eyebrows and big eyes came into Xiaozhi's sight.

"Damu Police Department?"

The man who arrived was none other than the police chief of Pallet Town. The middle-aged man smiled and gestured for Ash not to get up, praising him repeatedly.

"Your extraordinary pet is quite impressive. With the help of the town's electric grid, it managed to catch more than a dozen Fiery Sparrows in one fell swoop!"

"Of course, Ash, you're amazing too!"

After speaking, the middle-aged police inspector raised his hand and saluted.

"Thank you for protecting our town!"

brush,

The other medical staff also bowed in greeting.

A dozen or so Spearows, despite being only the lowest-level 'weak dog', would cause considerable casualties if they rushed into a residential area: not everyone is like Ash, able to run at a speed that would make birds ashamed; and not everyone has the constitution to withstand the Spearow's sharp claws and only suffer 'flesh wounds'.

In fact, aside from being too young, Ash is already no weaker than a dog-level superhuman.

The extraordinary abilities of a 10-year-old are no longer difficult to understand.

Leaving aside the little princess 'Tsukiyomi' who is already at the level of a powerful tiger, in the Osaka area alone, quite a few 'half-demon' babies have been born. They can all crawl as soon as they are born, run at three months old, and lift a cauldron at one year old.
They are all the result of borrowing seeds from the 'Warring States Period', and are the key targets for cultivation by the Osaka side.

What's wrong with being a half-demon? This half-demon bloodline is truly amazing!

As for appearance?

Oh dear, it's just a trivial detail.

Children in the new era should not be viewed with the same old perspectives.

"Focus on recovering. All medical expenses will be covered by the police station. By the way, I've already reported your merits, and you'll soon receive a substantial bonus!"

Inspector Ōki grew increasingly fond of the exceptional talent that had emerged from his own territory, wishing he were his own son.

"Inspector Oki, my mother's situation—"

"No need to rush, I'll personally tell your mother."

After the police inspector and medical personnel left, Pikachu, who was receiving an IV drip with an electric wire, stood up and pulled the wire off its hand.

These currents were too weak; they could only slightly replenish the energy consumed by the electric shocks.

Furthermore, it's impossible to always have an electric grid nearby during future battles, so:
Hey!

With a leap, Pikachu landed on Ash's hospital bed, stretching out its little paw.

?

"Want to shake hands?"

Reach out and grab the other's little paw, only to be met with a 'roll of the eyes' from Pikachu.

That silly boy,

Never mind, getting down to business is the priority.

The transformed Pikachu calmed down, a few strands of lightning flickering at its fingertips, transmitting into Ash's body: not an electric shock, but a probe.

Yes, a very strong Electro-type, that's to be expected. Being able to withstand his 'Thunderbolt', this Ash must possess a very strong affinity for Electro-type spiritual energy. Next up—

Fire attribute is good, as are water, earth, and wind attributes?

He's actually a genius with all five attributes?

"What's wrong, Pikachu?"

The chubby, obedient yellow mouse in front of him had its eyes closed, and electric currents were coursing through its body, leaving Xiao Zhi completely bewildered.

"you--"

Pikachu, who was originally going to pretend to be mute, surprisingly spoke up.
"Would you like to learn the power to become stronger from me?"

Because of the Great Onmyoji's seal, Pikachu is now a typical weakling, and it's difficult for it to recover on its own.

But if he teaches this human brat to train and become stronger, and absorbs the opponent's electric current when needed, he can sustain himself in battle for a long time: moreover, this power of the same origin can help him break through the seal!
This kid is so silly, he's perfect for us.

"Oh? What kind of power?"

Facing Ash's expectant gaze, Pikachu softly uttered a single word.

“Kill,”

The ultimate body tempering,
Bloodline Limit, the power of the Killing Release!
(End of this chapter)