Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 665 Gate of Babylon: Are you a hero without gold?
"As many Pokémon as there are dreams! Human dreams never end!"

"Following the ocean currents southeastward, a prince born from the sea, terrified by the fleeing Pokémon of the ocean! He is destined to rule this sea, and I, the great one, should personally hatch him!"

"Hahaha!"

The massive submarine broke through the waves and appeared on the surface of the sea. In comparison, the two patrolmen's small two-person boat looked quite shabby!
Reporting!
The legendary pirate Ghost Doobu has appeared!
"Go and annihilate them immediately!"

As Guangtai spoke, she made a martial artist's exertion motion to stabilize her body, while Jack swayed a bit. After all, the sea was turbulent, and huge ships would inevitably stir up waves when they approached.

However, even in this situation, Jack still had the mind to ask one more question:
Jack: "By the way! Captain, didn't you stay in Almia for the concert? GOGO4's concert is highly anticipated. Professor Shinhara said that Miss Future had already invited you, but the concert was postponed because of the Dark Crystal and the Long Night."

"But this is fine too. If the famous band from the Unova region, the Gas Bomb Band led by Ms. Homiga, comes here to perform, it will definitely be a grand commemorative concert!"

Guangtai: "I saw her near the Alliance headquarters before. It's unavoidable that we can't go to hear the formal performance now, since Almia is going to be busy. So, we asked her and her three brothers to have a little rehearsal near the headquarters."

"Although it was an informal performance, it was quite popular!"

"Oh dear, it will definitely be even more lively during the actual performance, but we are too busy with work right now, which is a pity. I also recorded her new song."

Jack's eyes lit up: "Oh! Can you make a copy of that for me later?"

Guangtai readily agreed, looking up at the sky. A rainbow of light streaked across the sky, causing Guangtai to pause slightly in surprise.

Ho-Oh?

It actually appeared when it returned to the Johto region. And the direction it flew from, could it really be Oblibya?

"Those who see the rainbow-colored light will receive the [Rainbow Feather] as a gift from Ho-Oh!"

However, it should be the Shield Sword Monster who aspires to become the Rainbow Hero, not yourself!
Clicking on the Pokémon Device reveals a brand-new piece of music she gifted me in the future—[Fusion: Song of the Wind]. It was a piece she wrote on a whim, inspired by the legend of Almia, after witnessing Almia fall into darkness and then rise again.

"Although you couldn't come to our official concert, considering you're a ranger, a champion trainer, and the important [captain], and you even joined the rehearsals yesterday to help us record our new song, we'll forgive you~!"

"If we announced to the public that the chief ranger is also our band's backup guitar hero or something, the band's popularity would definitely skyrocket again, right? Oh, this isn't about riding on someone else's coattails, after all, you are a great hero of Almia."

"Hehe, although Miss Homiga will definitely be unhappy. But what if it's as a 'foreign swordsman'? Providing guitar support to other bands as a mercenary—that's called mercenary support! I heard someone once worked for 30 bands simultaneously."

"I'll keep this song in my heart and remember it well. Maybe I'll go on vacation to Alola someday. But I hope I won't encounter such dangerous things again next time!"

They were once an antagonist organization in the Fire region, but now they are a world-touring music group. The events that happened in Almia make the future seem even more regrettable.

The commotion that Fei Lei caused in the past was nothing more than child's play. How can the malice of modern people compare to that of the ancients? They have truly been underestimated.

If we go to other regions next, we might encounter even worse things!
"That is indeed the case."

In subsequent works, the GOGO4 siblings are mostly relegated to cameo roles, traveling, shopping, writing songs, or holding music tours. What's amusing is that in every new region they arrive in, they are always worrying about the future and issuing tasks.

Because her three older brothers, while gathering material, would fly all over the map like Dragon Balls, and then suddenly lose contact.

Compared to her brothers who didn't come home, she cherished time more during the third season. Her words, actions, and personality became more mature, making her somewhat reliable. She had essentially grown up. That's roughly it.

Furthermore, their band also has a very high-caliber manager.

"Have you ever considered teaching music at a school during your free time from the band's tour? Hmm, or maybe becoming a special professor in the music department?"

"Music Special Professor? This is an offer? Sounds interesting."

"That's right, it's a super prestigious school with an 800-year history! And you happen to be good at the violin, right? If a very famous person came to the academy as a teacher, the students' enthusiasm would be greatly boosted!"

If it's just about playing in a band, then Homiga is obviously more professional. However, it must be emphasized that Miss Future is actually a violinist, which is much better than being a bassist.

"An 800-year-old school... Teaching music to students sounds interesting, but I also feel like it would be quite troublesome. If it's just occasional classes, the salary and benefits will definitely need to be negotiated!"

"I think there's definitely no problem! It's settled then."

"Hello? Hmm, it sounds really noisy over there. What are you doing?"

"Me? I'm currently fighting a pirate crew for the One Piece!"

Hmm, what other characters will appear after Leihe, the royal remnant of tomb raiding, and the world-renowned violinist from the former villainous organization? And the new teachers at our Orange Academy are really doing well, things are really thriving!
Lightmoss gestured to Jack, and as the submarine approached and the pirate crew appeared on the deck, he pushed off with both legs.

Telekinesis!

"Oh?! You flew for a brief moment! I heard you're a superhuman, is that true?!"

Jack cupped his hands around his mouth like a megaphone: "Captain! The rest of the job is up to you!"

He shouted that because the pirate crew's henchmen were boarding!
In the age of sail, boarding refers specifically to the tactical maneuver of two ships approaching each other, using a gangplank or jumping directly onto the enemy ship to engage in close combat!
Soldier: "You traitor, give the [egg] back!"

Jack: "Oh dear! Sorry, I've never been on your side from the beginning. Isn't it common for Marines or similar characters to infiltrate pirate crews?"

"This is a small two-person boat. If so many people come up, the boat will sink. Besides, aren't you worried about your boss?"

Henchman: "Worried about the boss? What are you talking about! Our pirate captain is a notorious pirate known for his 'superhuman strength'! Your patrol captain is dead meat!"

The two boarded a small boat, and several people began close combat. In a corner of the chaotic battle, the green core panicked and clung to the corner of the small boat!
[Hey! There's no room for all of us! What if I fall into the sea?! Quick, deal with those pirates!]

[By the way, why is Ho-Oh appearing in the distant sky? Was it deliberately waiting for this little boat to set sail? What a rare sight!]

Jack: "It sounds like something's talking...maybe it's just my imagination! Hey!"

He started playing Mortal Kombat and punched a henchman into the sea!

On the submarine's deck, the great pirate ghost, Durub, let out a joyful, maniacal laugh:
"There are two kinds of people in the world: those who pursue and those who are pursued, and I, your humble servant, am the one who pursues!"

"Now you can't escape! Pokémon Ranger, hand over the egg!"

Lightmoss ended its communication with the future, put away its Pokédex, and looked at the Great Pirate:

"You really dare to say that. Attacking the Ranger Alliance is a serious crime and you'll be tried in the United Tower. But as pirates, we already disregard the law, so telling you all this seems like a waste of breath."

"It would be more efficient to just capture you directly. After you're done, I'll take this submarine too!"

Ghost Durub was taken aback.

ha?
Is that something a respectable organization should say?
"What doesn't belong to others is mine, kid. Don't underestimate me! Showing off with just a weapon? What 'foreign swordsman'? Let me see what you've got!"

The great pirate gripped his cane, uttered the "Fat Tiger Declaration," and charged directly at the "swordsman"!
At the same time, he released two Pokémon!
Kerosene and Paraster!
Upon seeing these two Pokémon, Guangtai recalled the opening sequence of "Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea," where a pirate aspiring to become the Pirate King had a crew full of Bug-type Pokémon, including a Chatot, while the vice-captain used Beedrill.

You should have at least two or three Water-type Pokémon, right?

Compared to that, the Marines are the true Pirate King team!
"What an idiot! I'm a great pirate known for my superhuman strength! How dare you challenge me to a strength contest—"

Boom!
The intense impact and force of the collision made the pirate's hands feel like they were about to be broken. He was pushed back more than ten steps in one breath, and his expression changed from a triumphant grin to utter terror!
Ghost Durub was horrified: "Are you kidding me! There are two kinds of people in the world: those who are strong, and those who are—"

Light Moss: "The other one is even stronger!"

The second sword slammed down!
The great pirate's cane snapped in two, and he himself was also struck by the sword, causing him to convulse uncontrollably. Then, Guangtai grabbed his face!

Guangtai: "There are two kinds of people in the world: those who are physically strong and those who become stronger through technology!"

"I know you're wearing an exoskeleton-like [Reinforced Vest], right? That's the source of your superhuman strength! But unfortunately, you should go back and eat another Devil Fruit before coming back! I'll take your reinforced vest!"

Kairos's horns clicked and rattled, while Parasect's pincers clattered and snapped. Both Pokémon were stunned when they saw their trainer being cut down by the three swords.

If, as humans, we can unleash superhuman strength that surpasses that of Pokémon through exoskeleton technology like the "reinforced vest," then that is already quite astonishing.

So, if someone has the strength to shatter that vest with one hand, what kind of powerful person would that be?!
Super super Armian!
"If you want treasure, here you go. I've put all the treasure in the world here!"

Lightmoss tore apart the pirate captain's robe of Durub, and the reinforced vest underneath was destroyed with a single sword strike. At the same time, gold coins were found on his body!

Durub fell to the ground, staring at the scattered gold coins, and cried out in panic, "Wait! Don't take my money, my treasure!"

Lightmoss: "Your treasure is mine too!"

A glittering gold coin was thrown backward, and the mimic, which hopped over with a thud, caught the shiny gold coin!
The moment of evolution has arrived! Golden light illuminated the submarine's deck, enveloping all the pirate crew's minions and their Pokémon in its glow!
"Gold coins formed the shape of a human?!"

"What is that? A Pokémon?"

"How could I have such a dream about gold and treasure having developed a sense of self?"

The pirates' expressions changed drastically. Gold should be something that lasts forever, something that is eternal and unchanging, a symbol of the beauty of dreams.

Now, the treasure has gained self-awareness, changed its form, and launched an attack on them.
"Snapped!"

The man of gold snapped his fingers.

Then he burst out laughing!

Guangtai pressed Durub down with her sword:
"The treasures of ancient kings and the riches sought by pirates, along with people's desire for adventure and gold, gave birth to this Pokémon!"

"Its body is composed of 1000 ancient gold coins, and it is a Pokémon that evolved from the thoughts attached to those 1000 coins! Shine bright, golden ghost!"

The body, formed by stacked coins, is extremely sturdy. It continuously fires coins to suppress enemies.

A golden figure stands tall on the sea; human dreams never end!
The Moneypick evolved into [Synchronizer]! The Pokémon with the highest "gold content" in Pokédex history!
Special Feature: Golden Body!
Its sturdy golden body won't oxidize and won't be affected by the opponent's changing moves!

He's a golden man who ate the Golden Fruit!
Saifu clenched his fist, feeling the unprecedented power. Ah, as a Ghost-type Pokémon, it gained the Steel type after evolving! And its move pool has also been greatly expanded.

She once breathed on herself and declared that she was the strongest Ghost Pokémon besides Aegislash, but after she said that, Shedinja appeared. In terms of usage, Shedinja, which has mastered strange little skills, seems to be quite popular among trainers.

And now I possess the steel attribute.

It's not impossible for me to fight her!
It's obvious which is more useful: a grumpy female goblin leader or the Gate of Babylon that can create gold!

If I could get a rusty iron block and have the Crimson Armor Knight reforge it for me, I might even gain resistance to the ghost attribute. That way, even if Zhenyi Fa is unhappy, he won't be able to compete with me for the No. 2 position!

Whether it's Ghost or Steel type, your status will be significantly improved!

Sai Fuhao looked at the panicked pirate crew members and the few Pokémon. Among them, Kairos swung its large horn and charged directly at him!

Oh oh!

Seeing my golden, divine body, instead of running away, it walks towards me!

"Kairos, cross shears!"

"Beedrill, unleash a barrage!"

"Paraster, split it open!"

The pirate crew's vice-captain commanded three Bug-type Pokémon to attack! Meanwhile, Pinsir's fierce pincer attack struck Saifuru—

boom!
Keros has two large horns on its head covered with small spikes. These sharp spikes are like fangs and serrations. Its horns are powerful enough to break even large trees. Once caught, they will not be released until they are torn apart. Because the spikes on the surface of the sturdy horns embed deeply into the opponent's body, they cannot be easily removed once caught.

But now, those thorns have suddenly exploded!
"Uhhhhhh!"

Kairos's large horns suddenly loosened, and he stared in horror at the unharmed golden statue in front of him!

What's with this hardness? It looks like gold, but isn't it actually gold? Gold should be a very soft substance!
"This is the attribute - Steel! It looks like gold, but it also has the hardness of steel! By the way..."

"I'm four times more resistant to insects!"

"Want my treasure?"

"Take it all if you want! I've left everything there!"

"However, the price is that I'll accept your wallets and coins as well!"

The greedy Money-Grubber, after evolving into Richman, also has the characteristic of being "approachable and friendly," but Lightmoy discovered that hers still retains its covetousness for wallets!
My wallet is mine, and your wallets are mine too!
With four times the resistance to Bug-type attacks, Saifu completely ignored the attacks of the three Pokémon, especially the remaining two!
"They actually used [Wild Attack] and [Slash] on a Ghost-type Pokémon. These two Normal-type moves only have basic impact when they hit a Ghost Pokémon that has a physical body."

"The power and damage will be nullified, and because it also possesses the steel attribute, the impact force will not be affected at all!"

Durub, pinned down by the sword, grimaced, his expression shifting drastically: "What?! A combination of ghost and steel properties?!"

Light Moss: "Mega Millions"

"A trick, a trick!"

"The Gold Rush!"

A powerful Steel-type Special Attack move with a power of 120, it throws out a large number of coins to attack. The user's Special Attack will decrease.

For each target hit, throw 5 coins equal to the user's level onto the ground.

If your team wins the battle, then collect these coins!
Attack range – All opponent Pokémon that can be attacked!

Sai Fuhao's eyes darted around, and his golden braid swung several times, greatly increasing his special attack!
Sai Fuhao: "Golden."

Let's go!

"Money should be kept where it should be kept, like a wallet made of gold. Your money is my money!"

Special Attack +4. Sai Fuhao spreads its arms as if to embrace the sky, and a large number of gold and silver coins appear behind it, swirling around its body like a storm!

Open the gates of the Golden Land!

"Gate of Babylon!"

Let's collect the prototypes of all the world's treasures and artifacts into this treasure vault!

Shoot the treasures gathered in this way like arrows. This will open the gate to the golden city!
Has anyone ever experienced being killed by being buried under gold coins? What was the outcome?

"For pirates, if it weren't for gold, they would have been heroes long ago?"

"No, that's impossible."

After Jack threw the pirate crew's henchmen overboard, he saw a golden storm erupt on the deck, accompanied by the glittering of the Gate of Babylon, which triggered a massive explosion!
Piles of gold coins formed from steel energy exploded everywhere, blasting all the minions on the submarine into the water, leaving only Ghost Durub behind!
"My damn crew?!"

The crew members who were knocked away will likely never reunite, drifting downstream with the ocean currents. We can only hope they are lucky enough to reunite in the Sabaody Archipelago two years later.

However, not just anyone can become the Pirate King!
"I almost forgot, there's this."

Lightmoss found a broken seashell necklace on the great pirate:

[Ancient artifact: Proof of the Water People.]

[Description: Travel to the temple ruins associated with the Water People, and the Sea Temple Axia. Awaken the Sea Crown sleeping behind the gate with the proof of the Water People. Whoever obtains the Sea Crown will become the true King of the Sea.]

[Effect: Opens the sealed stone tablet of Akasha, leading to the end of the Temple of the Sea God.]

Durub: "Damn it, give me back the proof of the Water People!"

Lightmoy: "There are two kinds of people in this world: those who are suited to obtain treasures and those who are not. Unfortunately, you belong to the latter."

"There's another thing."

Guangtai pulled out his identification, and the great pirate's expression changed drastically:
"you you you--"

Lightmoy: "Sorry, I'm an Interpol agent."

"Captain of the Ghost Pirates, Ghost Doobu! What is your bounty?!"

"Well, I regret to inform you, you are now under arrest!"

(End of this chapter)