Pokémon: Did you play Pokémon today?

Chapter 343 "Chibana: I was terrified.jpg"

"Bad news! Qishu has completed the first clear of the Celebi hidden storyline! It's over!"

"Years later, when you stand on the podium at the World Championships, will you still remember that confident afternoon in the oak forest facing Abby?"

"Celebi is outrageous! Not only is he a guardian of the forest, but he can also take people through time! I've watched the entire Qishu livestream, the plot is amazing, I highly recommend it!"

"Traitor! Throw him out! A traitor who sneaks off to watch Qishu's livestream has no right to return to our merit-based livestream room!"

"If you ask me, she deserves it! She should have just explained things clearly to A-Bi back then, why was she so stubborn? Now look what happened, she's lost her first call!"

"Stop arguing! Quickly send out the strategy guide from Qishu!"

Inside the live stream room at the Hammerlocke Arena, a torrent of comments flooded the screen, a mix of various opinions and information, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

Qibana clicked his tongue in annoyance, looked away from the comments, wiped his nose, and unusually refrained from retorting.

He knew he was indeed in the wrong.

But who would have thought that Abi, who looked harmless and like an ordinary insect-catching boy, could pull out a level 56 scythe with a flick of his wrist!

The speed and power of that bullet punch were just like a magician's!

He's going to hit me with his head?!

He regained control of Ah Xiang and returned to the oak forest, only to be blocked by Ah Bi once again.

This time, Cibaner learned his lesson and honestly explained the conspiracy between the Rockets and the Mask.

Sure enough, Abi believed him and led him to an ancient shrine deep in the forest.

Then, the problem arose.

He's stuck.

It was exactly the same situation that Qishu had encountered before.

Although they arrived at the shrine, they couldn't find any trace of the masked man.

The plot has reached a complete stalemate and cannot move forward.

Qishu accidentally resonated with the forest through the silver feather, summoning Celebi, which in turn brought out the hidden masked man and propelled the plot forward.

But as everyone knows, he, Chibana, is a speedrunner!

In other words, when he plays Pokémon, he pursues the ultimate efficiency in completing the game. He won't touch many side quests or hidden items unless they affect his main storyline progress.

Let alone a legendary key item like the "Silver Feather," he hadn't even collected any feathers related to the "Three Legendary Birds" of the Kanto region!

It's impossible to replicate Qishu's "accidental" strategy.

"Useless Chibana! What good are you! You can't even produce a single broken feather!"

"That's it, that's it. There's no more show to watch. The streamer is done for and can't move anymore. Everyone, unfollow him."

"A winning hand was squandered! From a progress advantage to getting stuck and eliminated! Raihana, your name is destined to be etched on the pillar of shame in Pokémon!"

"How Arrogance Destroys a Genius Trainer"—This episode's live stream theme.

"Real-time viewership -100, -100, -100——————"

"Hey bro, how about we switch to a different game?"

Another wave of merciless mocking comments swept across the screen, making Qibana's already dark skin tone even darker.

What made him even more uneasy was that the number of viewers displayed in the live stream backend was indeed slowly decreasing!

He absolutely cannot accept this!

Who is he?

The strongest Gym Leader in the Galar region! One of the eight World Championship Masters! A top-tier internet celebrity trainer with millions of fans – Ravenbane!

The loss of fans is nothing short of a Waterloo in his career, a great disgrace!

He forced himself to remain calm, pretending not to see the hurtful comments, while his brain raced, desperately trying to come up with a solution.

Currently, there are only two ways to deal with this live streaming crisis.

The first method is to find the Masked Man by relying on one's own wisdom and understanding of the game, without relying on the Silver Feather, under the existing conditions!

If successful, it will not only resolve the bottleneck crisis but also smoothly advance this highly anticipated hidden storyline.

It also serves as a strong rebuttal to those pessimistic viewers, reinforcing his "tech guru" persona.

The rhythm naturally dissipated.

But the problem is—how easy is that?

The game mechanics are there, and without key items, he doesn't even know where to begin.

Just trying and thinking can take up a lot of time, and that's exactly what he needs right now!

Every minute that drags on could result in the loss of hundreds or even thousands of viewers!

The second method — it's a little embarrassing to say, but it's often very effective.

That's a strategic retreat!

Escaping is shameful, but it's useful!

Decisively abandon the "Celebi" side quest, which is currently impossible to advance, and immediately turn back to your preferred main quest speedrun rhythm!

By engaging in clean, efficient gym battles that showcase top-level tactical skills, we aim to recapture attention and bring back lost viewers!

"Tsk—"

Without much thought, between "tackling the unknown puzzle head-on" and "returning to his comfort zone to control the pace," Cibana decisively chose the latter.

face?

For now, we can put things aside in the face of real audiences and traffic!

"Since the Curator of the Strange Tree has already completed this side quest—"

Chibana spoke into the microphone in a slightly arrogant tone.

"Then I won't argue with her about going first! After all, one should still maintain a gentlemanly demeanor!"

He paused for a moment, then his voice suddenly rose in pitch, becoming highly inflammatory.

Let's return to our roots! Let's go back to the purest and most passionate path of challenge! Today's live stream goal remains unchanged—

Speedway to the Eight Avenues of Chengdu!

"Let's take all the brothers in the live stream to experience the thrill of sweeping the league and heading straight for the championship in one day! Are you confident?!"

Say "yes" already! You bunch of bastards!

After saying this desperate attempt to save face, Cibana didn't even dare to look closely at the comments section, which was now filled with cheers or even more mockery.

With lightning speed, Ah Xiang changed direction and rushed out of the oak forest without looking back, speeding towards the next main city—Manjin City!

As for the owner of the Hinoki Dojo, Abi?

Ahem—Ah Bi, don't rush, let's put it aside for now!

Anyway, the gym isn't going anywhere. You can come back to "visit" it after you get the other badges and your level is far superior!

He was definitely not afraid of that level 56 Scizor!

Absolutely not!

On the road to Goldenrod City, there are trainers blocking the way, especially those arrogant "bug catchers".

It became the perfect outlet for Chibana to vent his frustrations and showcase his "technology".

"I'm in a bad mood today, so you're all out of luck!"

"Hey! Flame-breathing! You minions, become stepping stones on my path to the top!"

"Roar! Lightning Flash! I am the strongest!"

He roared as he operated the equipment, trying to salvage his image with overwhelming power.

His near-stomping matches, filled with sparks and spectacular special effects, did indeed recapture the attention of some viewers.

"Although... it's really fun to bully kids. (laughs)"

"This is getting exciting! This is the Qibana we know and love! Forget about side quests, just push through!"

"Speedrun! Speedrun! I can't wait to see Kibana beat up the Johto Gym Leader!"

As they slashed and cut through the trees, reaching the edge of the forest, the outlines of a cluster of tall buildings were clearly visible on the distant horizon.

As you pass the last fork in the road, a bustling cityscape unfolds before you!

Manjin City

"A highly developed modern metropolis, a paradise where humans and Pokémon coexist harmoniously."

A brief city introduction appears and then disappears.

In stark contrast to the tranquil towns of Kikyo City and Hinoki Town that we had passed through before, Manjin City is the premier metropolis in the Johto region.

It exists in a completely different dimension.

Looking around, skyscrapers stand side by side, and the streets are wide, clean, and bustling with traffic.

Pedestrians and Pokémon thronged the area, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere typical of modern cities.

The area boasts a complete range of urban amenities, including a local train station, a super department store, a well-known arcade, and various trendy shops.

The most eye-catching building in the city is undoubtedly the towering broadcasting tower that reaches into the clouds.

As Chibana controlled his character to pass by, he glanced at the introduction and learned that the famous Goldenrod Radio and Television Station was located here.

However, he showed little interest in the local culture and scenery.

Now he has a clear goal and is single-minded—to strike at the heart of the matter and take the Goldenrod Gym Badge!

"Um... what's the name of the Gym Leader in Goldenrod City again?"

On the way to the dojo, Chibana tried to recall the Johto region strategy he had cramed for before going to bed the night before.

Unfortunately, my memory is hazy; I think I fell asleep halfway through.

"Forget it! Whoever it is!"

He quickly put that little doubt behind him, and his confidence soared once again.

"No matter who it is, they are all the same before absolute power! Today, I, the great one, will teach them what the suppressive power of 'Dragon's Storm' truly means!"

While this statement may seem arrogant, given his status as one of the world's top eight masters and his understanding of the game, it's not entirely unfounded boasting.

Even the trolls lurking in the live stream temporarily shut their mouths, ready to watch his performance.

"A Johto local reporting for duty! The Gym Leader of Goldenrod City is Akane! A super cute pink-clad girl!"

"That's right! I saw her on TV during the league matches. Her smile is incredibly healing, and she seems to have a very good temper. As for her skills—I doubt they're top-tier?"

"Have you heard of her family's huge ranch! They have the famous Moo Moo milk from Manjin City, right? If Xiaoqian's family ranch's Moo Moo milk isn't second to none, nobody dares to claim it's number one!"

"Xiaoqian is so cute, if I punch her, she'll cry for a long time, right? Qibana, go easy on her!"

"This is boring. It'll probably be another five-minute quick victory. Let's finish this quickly and move on to the next city. Don't waste any time."

"If I remember correctly, Akane is the head of the general studies department, and her ace is... Milk Tank?"

The atmosphere in the comments section seems to have warmed up, with almost everyone praising Curbana.

No one believed that the seemingly gentle and lovely young female curator posed the slightest threat to him.

Following the map, Chibana quickly found the Goldenrod Gym.

From the outside, it is a fairly conventional square building without much fancy decoration.

However, the moment he controlled Hibiki to push open the dojo door and step inside...

My vision suddenly opened up!

The standard battleground I had imagined did not appear. Instead, there was an indoor simulated ranch full of pastoral scenery!

The ground was covered with soft grass, and the air seemed to be filled with the scent of hay. In the distance, you could even see wooden fences and feed troughs.

Most eye-catching of all are the dozen or so pink and white, adorable-looking milk tankers leisurely strolling around the ranch!

There were no dojo apprentices as expected blocking the way or offering directions.

Only at the edge of the ranch, there was a cute girl wearing a pink dress and with pigtails.

He was lying on his side on a huge haystack, his cheek pressed against the hay, seemingly—sleeping?

Her delicate nostrils twitched slightly with her breathing.

"Is she Xiaoqian?"

Cibana raised an eyebrow, his tone somewhat dismissive.

"They don't even have a gatekeeper apprentice? Well, that's fine, saves us time cleaning up the small fry."

He controlled Ah Xiang and stepped into this peculiar ranch.

Snap! Clang!

The metal gate at the entrance of the dojo behind us suddenly fell down automatically, completely blocking our escape route!

"Um?"

Cibana was stunned, then fully realized what this meant.

"What do you mean?"

He clearly hasn't realized the seriousness of the situation.

The next moment—

Rumble rumble—

The entire game screen began to shake violently!

It was like a small earthquake!

At the same time, a series of dense, chillingly heavy stomping sounds suddenly resounded from all directions of the pasture!

Those large dairy tanks that were leisurely strolling, sunbathing, and grazing seemed to have been subjected to some kind of huge shock.

They all let out a series of uneasy mooing sounds, and then—

They started to stick together!

Their round bodies huddled together, forming one pink and white "ball array" after another!

An extremely ominous premonition instantly gripped Cibana's heart!

This feeling usually only appears when he faces Dan Di and is in a desperate situation in battle!

He swallowed hard, trying to calm himself.

"ah!!!"

A girl's scream, filled with panic and anxiety, came from the edge of the ranch!

Qibana turned his view and saw that Xiaoxi, who had been lying on the haystack "sleeping", had now jumped up.

She stood on tiptoe, waving her arms anxiously at Ah Xiang.

Xiaoqian: Hey! Why did you just barge in like that?! I... I haven't even explained the challenge rules to you yet! That's so reckless!

"Xiaoqian: Quick! Come to me! The giant milk tanks are scared and are about to start an indiscriminate rolling attack! Be careful to dodge! Aaaaaah—"

Without her even needing to remind them, the earthquake-like shaking on the screen and the ever-approaching roar had already clearly indicated the urgency of the situation!

The clustered "big milk tank ball array" suddenly began to spin at high speed after a brief period of charging up!

Their objective seems unclear, but their sheer numbers and the extensive rolling tracks have virtually blocked all escape routes in the center of the ranch!

From all directions, carrying an overwhelming force that seemed capable of crushing everything, it surged toward Ah Xiang, who had just stepped into the ranch!

Cibana's expression froze on his face.

"WTF??? What kind of gym challenge is this???"

"Gym battles? Versus battles? How did it turn into dodgeball???"

"Xiaoqian! What happened to your gentle and cute demeanor?! What's with this sudden attack?!"

"Chibana: I was terrified.jpg"

"The story of how I challenged a dojo but almost got killed by the dojo owner's cow."

"Chibana: Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?"

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