Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 302 Watari's Strange Little Quirk

"Pop?" Move it to the tree?

Hearing this, Dragonite was very puzzled. Although this tree was growing very fast, it didn't seem like it could support Dragon Island.

In response, Su Yu recounted the legend of the World Tree, including the dream that dwells in the tree and the three divine pillars.

"This tree is still in its juvenile stage. But if it is carefully nurtured, it can grow much taller, and it could even support an entire Dragon Island."

Su Yu explained.

Upon hearing this, the Dragonite immediately became interested. Did that mean... they could also help take care of the tree?

When the trees are big enough, they can move together and live in the trees.

"Of course, as long as you treat it as your home and protect it," Su Yu said with a smile.

"Pop!"

Dragonite immediately said it would have to go back and consult the clan leader. It flapped its little wings and disappeared in a flash.

Seeing this, Su Yu shook his head and smiled.

He was preparing to go back to continue his work when Xin Dong sent him a message.

"A-Du is coming to the ranch? What's he coming for?"

Upon seeing the message, Su Yu asked in confusion.

Despite his doubts, he immediately extended his welcome.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Xin Dong didn't expect that A Du would express interest in Su Yu Ranch as soon as he arrived.

Although this ranch is indeed quite famous in Donghuang now, if I had to recommend it, it wouldn't be as good as larger scenic areas like Windspeed Dog Valley or Tanabata Bluebird Mountain.

Therefore, Xin Dong expressed his opinion and suggested that Du first visit the major tourist attractions.

In response, A-Du shook his head and politely declined other offers.

"I have a strong interest in Su Yu Ranch. So, could you please ask Xin Guanjun if it's open to visitors?"

"Ah... okay."

Xin Dong had a good impression of this fellow cape enthusiast and immediately agreed.

And especially... this champion is also quite strong.

In terms of combat power alone, the oppressive feeling brought by this cloaked champion is even stronger than that of the previous Hoenn champion!

After all, A-Du is a veteran champion. Before becoming a champion, he spent a long time honing his skills as a top player.

It's normal that he's stronger than Daigo, who is still young.

After receiving Su Yu's reply, Xin Dong also said:

"Su Yu agreed. I'll give you the location of his ranch; you can go there yourself."

As he spoke, Xin Dong sent the location to A Du.

……

Riding his Dragonite, A-Du quickly arrived at Seagull Town.

After passing through the outskirts of the pasture, Su Yu's ranch came into view.

Anyone who has seen that program knows about that tall tree. Especially since there's a huge restaurant inside the tree.

Upon receiving the message from Adu, Su Yu rushed over to greet him.

Seeing that Su Yu was wearing gloves and thick boots, Adu asked in confusion:

"Rancher Su, what's going on?"

"Oh, I was just shoveling sheep droppings for the woolly-horned sheep, so I was wearing thicker clothes."

"Watari Champion, has he... never seen how a ranch works before?"

Su Yu asked curiously.

However, it seems that's true. Adu comes from the Dragon Taming Clan, so his starting point was quite high. It's normal for people to find it strange.

After bringing Adu back into the house, Su Yu made him a cup of tea, and the two chatted while drinking.

Just then, Tropius strolled leisurely past the door. Seeing the unfamiliar Pokémon, Lance asked curiously:

"Rural Rancher Su, what Pokémon is that?"

"Oh, that's Tropius, a Flying/Grass-type Pokémon."

Tropical dragon?

Upon hearing the name, Adu immediately stood up and stared intently at the tropical dragon.

Seeing this, Su Yu thought he had said something wrong. Could it be... that he shouldn't have mentioned Pokémon with "Dragon" in their names in front of Lance?

For a moment, Su Yu also recalled the various teasing remarks he made about Dodo in his previous life, such as "Flying King" and "Dodo Bird."

However, the facts told Su Yu that he had been overthinking things.

Wataru wasn't such a sensitive person. The reason he stood up was because of... the dragon!

In this respect, Du is somewhat like those dragon enthusiasts from his previous life; the moment he hears that something is a dragon, he becomes completely restless.

"I wonder where I can catch this kind of Pokémon?" Lance said excitedly, without any of his previous champion airs.

Su Yu: ...?

Watari: "Ahem, sorry, I got a little excited for a moment."

Awkwardly covering his mouth with his hand, Adu scratched his head and explained the reason to Su Yu.

"My dream is to become the strongest Dragon Tamer in the world. And the 'dragon' here is not limited to Dragon-type Pokémon."

"I actually want to catch any Pokémon that has dragon characteristics."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu immediately understood. No wonder in his previous life's game, Du managed to capture Aerodactyl, Charizard, and Gyarados.

So, in this place, almost every Pokémon with "dragon" in its name can be a dragon!

"And what about this Pokémon?" Su Yu asked curiously as he called over Guleton.

I wonder if Lance would be interested in a Fighting/Dragon type Pokémon.

"Agas?"

Suddenly summoned over, Ledon looked curiously at Lance and Dragonite.

Su Yu casually picked up a cat toy and waved it in front of Gu Leton. Soon, Gu Leton's attention was drawn to the cat toy, and it pounced on it.

After some thought, Du said regretfully:

"Um... to be honest, I don't really like it."

"I prefer Pokémon that look like Eastern dragons, Western dragons, and dinosaurs."

……

After Su Yu told Du where the tropical dragons lived, he left quickly.

The place Su Yu mentioned was the habitat of his former tropical dragon companions. Su Yu and Yang Wen had rescued those tropical dragons together.

After being observed by Officer Jenny for a while, they were released.

However, at the time, they indicated that they preferred to stay in the wild rather than on the pasture. That's how Su Yu was able to find out where they lived.

While Lance left, his Dragonite was left behind. It seemed very interested in farming and soon went to Farfetch'd to learn how to plant rice.

Not long after leaving, Wataru returned to the ranch, satisfied. It seemed he had successfully tamed a tropical dragon.

"Thank you, Rancher Su. This tropical dragon looks very promising; perhaps I can train it to become one of my main fighters."

"Cough... whatever makes you happy." Su Yu choked on his tea upon hearing that he could become a key player. This time, the title of Flying-type Elite Four member was truly confirmed.

Just then, a giant, silver-white monster suddenly landed on the rooftop. Upon seeing the monster, Su Yu knew who it was.

Shiny Pokémon are incredibly rare, and Shiny Metagross is even rarer.

"It seems you two are having a very pleasant chat?"

Daigo walked gracefully into the living room, looking at Wataru with a smile.

"Dai, Daigo?" Su Yu was quite surprised. He and Daigo had agreed to go to Galar together a few days ago. Why did he arrive early?

"It just so happens that Dewen has some personal business to attend to in Donghuang, so I came ahead of time."

"Speaking of which... how come Champion Watari is here too?"

Daigo asked doubtfully.

"Hmm... I just happened to see a program on TV and became interested in this ranch."

Wataru scratched his head, it seemed that he had already met Daigo before coming to Donghuang.

This is normal, since both are regional champions, representing the top fighting force in their respective regions.

(End of this chapter)