The strongest gym leader starts by beating up Gary.

Otherwise, that pseudo-legendary Pokémon egg would have flown away like a cooked duck!

Fang Yuan quickly said to Xiao Wen, who was standing to the side.

"Quickly help me find out who the first challenger to sign up for today is."

Although Xiaowen didn't know why Fang Yuan was paying more attention to the challengers than the missing elves, she still turned on her computer.

Soon, a green-clad boy with spiky hair appeared on the screen.

"Master, today's first challenger is named Shigeru Oki."

Upon hearing this name, Fang Yuan was taken aback for a moment, then said...

"Oki Shigeru? Xiao Shigeru?"

Just as Fang Yuan learned who the challenger was.

Suddenly, the roar of a sports car and the screeching sound of tires rubbing against the ground rang out outside the dojo!

The dojo door was suddenly pushed open, and a boy with spiky hair strode in.

He wore a dark green jacket with distressed jeans, followed by a group of energetic cheerleaders.

He is today's challenger, Professor Oak's grandson! Gary!

"This is the Matsuzo Dojo?" After entering the dojo, Shigeru looked around at the Matsuzo Dojo with great disdain.

Shigeru casually took a Poké Ball from his waist and twirled it between his fingers as he spoke.

"To collect all the badges, this young master will reluctantly come and check in."

Right after Xiao Mao finished speaking, the cheerleaders behind him immediately surrounded him and shouted loudly.

"Young Master Mao is the most handsome!"

"Young Master Mao is the best in the world!"

Even Xiaowen, who considers herself well-informed, felt incredibly embarrassed upon seeing this scene.

..........

Fang Yuan then remembered that in the early stages of the anime, Gary was more like a spoiled brat who traveled around than a trainer.

This image only came to its senses after Gary suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Mewtwo and lost to Ash in the League Tournament.

Unfortunately, in the end, Gary gave up his identity as a trainer and embarked on a research career instead.

Although the anime says that Shigeru chose to become a researcher on his own.

However, Fang Yuan believes that at that time, Shigeru was more likely to give up being a trainer after suffering many setbacks, rather than choosing to become a researcher voluntarily.

However, Fang Yuan didn't care about such things at the moment.

After all, compared to the mature and composed rival he became later in the anime, the current Shigeru is just a showy, immature brat.

Thinking about the system's newbie missions and glancing at Xiao Mao, who was still with his cheerleading squad, Fang Yuan felt confident.

The beginner quests are a breeze!

Xiao Mao looked Fang Yuan, who was about the same age as him, up and down, and said with great dissatisfaction.

"What are you all standing there for? Quickly call out your dojo master. I'm in a hurry to get to the next city."

After hearing what Xiao Mao said, Xiao Wen looked at Fang Yuan with some worry. After all, the gym's Pokémon had just gone missing. Did Fang Yuan still have any Pokémon to deal with the challengers?

Fang Yuan, however, remained completely calm and answered Xiao Mao's question with remarkable composure.

"I am Fang Yuan, the headmaster of Songzao Dojo."

Upon seeing that the person in front of him, who looked to be about his age, was actually the gym leader, Xiao Shi was stunned for a moment before casually saying...

"Alright, I don't care who the gym leader is. Let's start the battle. I was planning to take my girlfriends shopping at the beach this afternoon."

Upon hearing Xiao Mao's words, all the girls behind him smiled.

Faced with the dashing and debonair Xiao Mao, Fang Yuan didn't bother to say anything more. He simply walked ahead and said...

"The rules of the Matsumo Gym are 3V3 battles, and challengers can choose from five terrains: wetlands, mountains, ice fields, grasslands, and volcanoes."

After listening to Fang Yuan's explanation, Xiao Mao also found this style of combat very novel.

"A gym centered around the weather? Interesting."

Although Gary is a spoiled brat, as Professor Oak's grandson, he has a considerable amount of knowledge and experience.

Gary stroked his chin, then looked at his six Poké Balls, hesitated for a moment, and said...

"Then I choose the wetland battlefield."

Soon, a vibrant wetland battle arena appeared in the Matsuzo Gym. Accompanied by the light rain sprayed by the showerheads in the gym, the entire battle arena could simulate more than 90% of a real wetland environment.

Seeing this, Xiao Mao also became interested.

"The battle mode at the Matsuzo Dojo is quite interesting."

As soon as Xiao Mao stepped onto the fighting stage, the girls behind him erupted in a deafening roar.

"Go, Young Master Mao!"

"Young Master Xiao Mao's strength is invincible."

Looking at the cheerleaders, Gary blew a kiss to the girls in a very flamboyant manner. Amid the girls' excited shouts, Gary took out a Poké Ball.

He gently kissed the Poké Ball fairway.

"Go for it, my sweetheart!"

The Poké Ball opened, and a perfectly bred Wartortle appeared in the wetlands.

The gym leader should have sent out his Pokémon first, but it was clear that Gary didn't care.

Sensing the high water content of the wetland, the Carmichael squinted contentedly, the water droplets on its shell glistening.

"Choosing a battleground that suits your Pokémon is also a good option."

Hearing Fang Yuan's words, Xiao Mao gradually abandoned his initial frivolous style and said...

"Of course! I haven't lost a single game with my Wartortle since its debut! Enough talk, send out your Pokémon!"

Despite seeing this scene, Fang Yuan remained calm.

Even Xiaowen, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but feel nervous.

Because Xiaowen didn't know whether Fang Yuan still had a chance to win after the old gym leader took all the gym Pokémon away.

It's important to know that this is Fang Yuan's first battle after officially inheriting the dojo. If he loses, it could be a significant blow to him.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Fang Yuan took out a brand new Poké Ball from his waist.

"Sigh~ Is this the level of challengers these days? In that case, it's best to send out the Pokémon I just acquired."

"Go, Mudkip!"

The Poké Ball is opened, and a Mudkip, also a Water-type starter Pokémon, appears on the battlefield.

After seeing Mudkip appear, Xiaowen's anxiety finally subsided.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Xiao Mao looked up and questioned him bluntly.

"I thought that with such an interesting gym and battle rules, the gym leader would also be quite strong."

"But now it seems that what was said on the internet was indeed true."

"Matsuzo Dojo is a hopeless dojo!"

"You actually sent out such a low-level Mudkip to face my Wartortle?"

"After this battle, I'm going to make Grandpa reassess whether your dojo is even qualified to continue operating!"

Faced with Xiaowen's worried gaze and Xiaomao's questioning tone, Fang Yuan simply smiled lightly.

"We'll talk nonsense after we win."

"Or are you really just a second-generation member of the Alliance who uses his power to bully others?"

Upon hearing the term "second-generation rich kid," Shigeru instantly flew into a rage and roared...

"Wartor! Water Pulse!"

In the humid air, the ripples of water have begun to gather...

Chapter 3: Beat Up Xiao Mao! Double the Retribution!

Wartortle's Water Pulse landed with a deafening roar, and a giant wave crashed down on Mudkip like a wall.

Fang Yuan, however, remained completely calm and even had time to check the information on both sides' Pokémon.

【Pokémon: Mudkip♂】

【Level: 8】

[Talent: Superior (Physical Attack: 30, Special Attack: 22, Defense: 25, Special Defense: 23, Speed: 22, HP: 28) Total: 150]

（天赋等级：完美：186，极品：185~165，上品：164~145，中品：144~125。）

[Characteristics: Riptide]

[Skills: Groan, Tackle, Water Gun, Rock Smash, Rockfall, Bite, Mirror Image, Double Payback, Yawn...]

[Review: A Mudkip with excellent potential.]

Fang Yuan glanced at Mudkip's abilities and couldn't help but sigh.

"As expected of the starter Pokémon prepared by my dad, both its aptitude and inherited skills are excellent."

Fang Yuan's gaze swept over Wartortle, and the data panel unfolded before his eyes—

[Pokémon: Wartortle]

[Qualification: Superior]

【Level: 18】

[Skills: Tackle, Water Pulse, Water Gun, Rocket Headbutt.........]

After seeing the difference in strength between the two Pokémon, Fang Yuan said...

"Level 8 against Level 18? The advantage is in my hands!"

Seeing the giant waves rising from the battlefield, Fang Yuan seized the opportunity and immediately gave orders.

"Charge past the bottom right corner next to the giant wave! That's the weak point!"

Mudkip was initially uneasy when faced with Wartortle's attack.

But upon hearing Fang Yuan's calm and collected command, Water Leap Fish immediately felt much calmer.

Mudkip seizes the opportunity to rush into the weakest point of the giant wave. It leaps up and, using the curve of the wave wall, glides out along the tangent of the current like a surfer, emerging from the giant wave unscathed.

Seeing this, Xiao Mao frowned.

Unlike those cheerleading girls who only know how to cheer, Xiao Mao clearly knows that he must seize the opportunity in such a critical moment to break through the giant wave unharmed.

Xiao Mao's pupils suddenly contracted.

He had only ever seen this kind of accurate judgment in his grandfather when he analyzed battles—and now it was actually appearing in someone his own age.

But then he breathed a sigh of relief after looking at the two elves in the arena.

"Too bad, the difference in Pokémon strength is there, you have no chance of beating my Wartortle!"

"Now—yawn!"

While Xiao Mao was making his tough remarks, Fang Yuan immediately continued to give instructions.

The Mudkip's bulging gills suddenly contracted, and a ball of blue-glowing bubbles slowly drifted toward the Wartrick turtle.

The moment the bubble touched the turtle's shell, the turtle's movements slowed down, and its eyelids drooped as if filled with lead.

Xiao Mao immediately sensed something was wrong, and the once spirited Wartortle suddenly became sleepy.

Seeing that Fang Yuan had launched an attack while he was speaking, Xiao Mao was furious!

Xiao Mao's cheerleading girlfriends immediately erupted in anger after seeing him being 'ambushed'.

"You actually attacked Young Master Mao!"