Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 292 Jirachi Wants to Go on a Trip

When Jirachi woke up the next day...

As soon as He opened His eyes, He saw Hupa standing guard by His bedside.

"Hupa?"

"Are you awake, Little Ji?"

"Hehehe, I used to be the one scaring others, but last night you really gave me a fright."

Hoopa scratched his head, looking unusually troubled.

After all, it's hard for anyone to be happy knowing that a good friend they've just met will be leaving in seven days.

Jirachi, however, failed to discern Hoopa's thoughts. He floated into the air, took Hoopa's hand, and said:

"Yes, I'm awake."

"Let's go, let's keep playing together!"

Su Yu happened to be passing by at that moment and reminded him:

"If you're going out, remember to make sure Jirachi eats breakfast first."

As he spoke, he went outside to milk his lambs.

Just then, the Slowpokes retrieved some new goodies from the lake.

It was an enormous lotus root.

Under Slowking's command, several Slowpokes worked together to move the lotus root over. Given its enormous size, it must have absorbed a great deal of energy from the water.

"Thank you for your hard work. I'll make some dried fish and send it to you later."

Su Yu also addressed the Slowpokes.

"Ya-dong~"

The Slowpokes were overjoyed to hear about the dried fish.

Su Yu then carried the lotus root back into the house. With this lotus root, it seems that Shui Jun's special dish is finally ready.

Just recently, Donghuang has observed the approaching presence of a colossal secret realm. However, unlike before, this time there are two in total.

But according to Suijun, Raigong and Yandi are definitely among them, because Suijun's sense of them has been getting stronger and stronger these past few days.

Before the arrival of the colossal secret realm, Su Yu also planned to give Suicune a surprise.

……

That afternoon, Deoxys returned to space after saying goodbye to Su Yu.

After He left, the caterpillar immediately went to train. In the coming period, it would double its training intensity to accelerate its growth.

Hoopa and Jirachi played together and ran into the flower field.

The two Pokémon were playing hide-and-seek, and Hoopa quickly found Jirachi. But after finding it, Hoopa discovered that Jirachi was watching several people outside the ranch not far away.

"Hoopa, what are those humans doing? They seem quite happy."

Upon hearing this, Hoopa also looked in that direction and explained:

"Oh, that's a type of human called a Trainer."

"They usually travel around and make new friends. These trainers seem to have met on their travels and are now training together."

Jirachi blinked: "Travel?"

That sounds like something really interesting.

"Hoopa, why don't we go on a trip together and meet more friends?"

"Then, I will use my own abilities to fulfill their wishes!"

Kirachi said eagerly.

"But... you only have six days left before you wake up, right?" Hoopa scratched his head. It wasn't impossible for Him to travel with Jirachi.

However... let's ask Su Yu's opinion first.

……

That evening.

To welcome Jirachi, Su Yu prepared a very sumptuous dinner.

He also brought out a newly developed juice recipe that tastes a bit like coconut milk.

Upon seeing the new drinks, the woolly sheep never stopped asking for refills, drinking their fill of beverages alone.

The Squirtles gathered together, clinking glasses and creating a lively scene.

"Come on, Jirachi. I don't know what you like to eat, but these are basically my specialties," Su Yu said, gesturing.

Upon hearing this, Jirachi nodded obediently and started eating as well.

On the contrary, Hupa stood to the side, looking rather worried. Seeing this, Su Yu asked in confusion:

"What's wrong, Hoopa? Is something the matter?"

After listening, Hoopa also told Su Yu about Kirachi's desire to travel.

Su Yu: ...?

Not to mention Hoopa, even he found it a bit strange for a Pokémon to travel alone.

When Caterpie and the others went to Hoenn, it was under the guidance of Steven, which is completely different from Hoopa's situation.

This time, in particular, Jirachi acted on a whim.

But what could he do? It was Jirachi's wish, after all. And his awakening was only for a very short time.

Therefore, Su Yu had no choice but to do his best to fulfill His wish.

"During the day, I was actually looking for ways to keep Jirachi awake."

The awakening of Jirachi is related to a comet that occurs only once every thousand years.

Su Yu guessed that it was because there was some kind of connection between Kirachi and the comet.

"This is a fragment that I, Todeochis, retrieved from the comet. Wearing this might allow Jirachi to maintain contact with the comet."

"As for the energy Kirachi needs to awaken... once the comet leaves, it will lose its energy supply and will have to rely on itself. So, you can take these meteorites with you for now."

As he spoke, Su Yu took out several meteorites from the exhibition room, which were also left behind by astronauts.

Jirachi requires a special kind of energy to awaken, which can only be supplied by energy from the universe. These meteorites are essentially Jirachi's power banks.

Upon hearing this, Hupa also stored all the stones into the alternate dimension.

Su Yu then asked:

"So when do you plan to set off? Hoopa, you have the Halo, so you can come back anytime..."

However, Hoopa shook his head at this. This time, unless absolutely necessary, he didn't intend to use the light wheel to return to the ranch and obtain supplies.

This was His own intention. Because if He did that, it wouldn't be called a trip, but just a long journey away from home.

Therefore, He prepared to rely on His own strength to see how far He could go.

"Not even supplies?" Su Yu asked, puzzled.

Hupa nodded.

"Alright then, you two be careful on the road..."

Although the decision was made somewhat hastily, Su Yu still expressed his support.

"If you encounter any Pokémon in trouble, you can bring them to the ranch, and I will take care of them for you," Su Yu concluded.

That same night, Hoopa and Kirachi left the ranch under cover of darkness.

Blastoise, carrying a bundle, asked Jirachi:

"So, where are we going next?"

Although she had decided to travel, Hoopa knew nothing about the outside world.

After thinking for a moment, Kira said:

"How about we... head to Hoenn first?"

"I have a friend there whom I met once a thousand years ago. I wonder how he is doing now."

As he spoke, Jirachi also recalled the temple hidden in the sea.

Just then, the spatial barrier around Hoenn had almost completely dissipated. Meanwhile, cargo ships began operating from Donghuang towards Hoenn.

Since we're traveling, we definitely have to experience taking a boat ride.

After asking around in a port, Hoopa, along with Kirachi, boarded a cargo ship.

(End of this chapter)