Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

After the match ended, Wu Tu, looking dejected, put away his Onix and headed towards the preparation area.

Just then, he noticed that Mu Yun, on the other side of the field, was not in a hurry to leave, but was standing at the door, seemingly waiting for someone.

The entire arena was occupied only by the referee and the two of them.

So, they're waiting for him?

Wu Tu was somewhat puzzled. Before this, his understanding of Mu Yun was limited to his female classmate with the bun hairstyle and her best friend excitedly discussing how good Mu Yun's grades were, how handsome he was when he ran, how gentle his personality was, and how he had smiled at them a few times when they passed by.

Aside from that, the two had no interaction whatsoever.

Suddenly, Wu Xiang seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes lit up.

Could it be that I'm the quintessential protagonist of a shonen manga, and this top-ranked villain, after defeating me, is deliberately coming to mock me?!

Hahaha, I knew it! I really am the destined male lead!

Thinking of this, Wu Tu's dejection vanished, and his eyes seemed to hold the head of a lion, instantly changing his demeanor.

"What's going on?"

Mu Yun, who was waiting for Wu Tu at the door, was a little puzzled by the other party's sudden high spirits, but he didn't think much of it.

It's normal for silly children to have more fun and passionate teenagers to have less sadness.

Seeing Wu Tu walking quickly towards him, Mu Yun stopped thinking about it and a perfectly measured smile appeared on his calm lips, making him look sunny and gentle.

This is the best angle for smiling that he discovered after countless attempts over the past ten years.

As the saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face. A good-looking face with a sunny smile can make even strangers lower their guard.

Even Wu Tu, who was as imposing as a lion, paused when he saw Mu Yun's gentle, sunny smile as he approached.

Something's not right. Shouldn't this guy be giving me a cold, mocking look? What's with this sunny smile?

"Mu Yun, you... just say what you want to say!" Although Wu Tu was caught off guard by Mu Yun's laughter, he still said the words he had rehearsed in his mind.

First, he must be neither humble nor arrogant, and then when the other party mocks him, he must show his indomitable spirit, so that Mu Yun, who wanted to see him make a fool of himself, will be defeated!

His ten years of experience with shonen manga taught him that the protagonist's unwavering resilience is what makes the villains suffer the most.

However, Mu Yun's first words left Wu Tu somewhat bewildered.

"Wu Tu, your Onix is ​​very well trained. It's the most powerful Onix I've ever seen!" Mu Yun said with a sincere smile.

That tone, that smile, made Wu Tu completely forget his initial plan.

Overwhelmed by his brain overload, he could only nod blankly, then subconsciously raised his hand to rub the back of his head, replying foolishly, "Hehe, it's alright, your Beedrill is pretty powerful too!"

Mu Yun shook his head and said with a serious expression, "In this battle, I also had the advantage of intelligence. If I hadn't studied you in advance, the outcome of this battle would have been uncertain."

"Studying me?"

Wu Tu pointed to himself, blinked, and seemed quite surprised.

"That's right, you are the most threatening opponent in my opinion. Just in case, I can only study your playing style carefully before the match to improve my chances of winning," Mu Yun said sincerely.

This isn't exactly a lie, since among these twenty people, Onix is ​​indeed one of the strongest Pokémon.

As for studying playing styles?

After watching just one performance, Mu Yun already understood.

"No wonder I felt that every instruction I gave was exactly what you expected. It turns out it was prepared before the competition. I never thought that I would be studied by the top student in the grade." Wu Tu suddenly realized that he felt that his loss was not unjust, and he even felt a little honored.

After all, the other person is the top student in the grade and has extremely high intelligence!

Unfortunately, unlike his opponent, he did not gather information about his opponent before the match. He believed that the match should be about responding to each move and finding out what excitement and surprises were in advance!

However, he doesn't dislike people who gather information in advance. According to the setup of shonen manga, such people are usually the protagonist's most important assistants, who can come up with solutions in many urgent and critical situations.

Moreover, the two often meet under unusual circumstances, such as becoming friends after a fight. After losing a match, the protagonist works hard and wins the match in the second one.

Then, the clever second-in-command was inspired by the passionate protagonist and voluntarily joined the protagonist's team.

Looking at it now, I really am the main character!

Upon reflection, Wu Tu was overjoyed.

Just then, Mu Yun's voice came again: "But I don't think it's honorable to win a match by taking advantage of an information gap. Matches should be played fairly. So, I think I should let you know more about my Xiao Du so that the next match will be fairer!"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Tu was taken aback. Was it right to proactively share his information with his opponent?

Something's definitely not right!

But if I were the protagonist, and the supporting character took the initiative to open up to me, then everything would make sense!

It's perfectly normal for a supporting character with maxed-out intelligence to show goodwill in advance because they can see the protagonist's current shortcomings and extraordinary future potential!

Hahaha, I really am the main character!!

Thinking of this, Wu Tu asked without hesitation, "What should I do?"

Seeing that Wu Tu had taken the bait, Mu Yun smiled and said, "It's very simple. Real combat is the best way to gather intelligence. As long as we fight a match every day, you will soon understand Xiao Du's fighting habits and be able to take targeted precautions."

"To allow more time for observation, I suggest that your Onix use moves that boost defense during battle. This will reduce damage and give you more time to truly understand the game."

The true intentions of Mu Yun were revealed when the map was unrolled.

But to outsiders, this is a very pertinent and useful suggestion.

This is a win-win approach!

At least, Wu Tu was very interested after hearing it.

That's right. In shonen manga, the protagonist grows stronger through battles that seem destined to fail.

Mu Yuncheng, you didn't lie to me!

I really am the protagonist destined by fate!!!

However, on the other hand, isn't everything going too smoothly? What if I learn about Beedrill and defeat it? Wouldn't Mu Yun be upset?

Wu Tu asked whatever came to mind and directly shared his thoughts.

"If you do this and then lose, won't you feel bad?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun's expression remained unchanged, still bearing that sunny smile: "We'll all be classmates in the future, so we'll definitely have to make progress together. If you can beat me, it means I still have shortcomings, and I can find areas where I need to improve. Isn't that great?"

What a radiant smile! What a magnanimous heart!

Oh no! This guy might not be the protagonist's right-hand man, but rather a crucial figure who was both a mentor and friend to the protagonist in the early stages, and whom the protagonist couldn't forget later on!

It's decided. Once I, Wu Tu, become a master, I will definitely put your name in the most prominent chapter of my legendary story!

"Mu Yun, no, Brother Yun, please guide me in the future!!" Wu Tu solemnly grasped Mu Yun's hand, his eyes filled with tears as he said excitedly.

"I wouldn't presume to offer guidance; I hope we can both improve together in the future!"

Seeing that Wu Tu agreed, Mu Yun's smile deepened.

New trainer - Onix, got it!