Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

But this is not a problem that Tetsuya can concern himself with for the time being; he does not yet have enough power to get involved.

Shaking his head to cheer himself up, he headed towards the training grounds at White Cape. He was quite curious about what kind of system made so many trainers flock to this place.

After walking for a long time, until the pure white sand was no longer visible and the surrounding area was full of black reefs, Tetsuya finally saw the so-called training ground.

Suddenly, a huge gap appeared on the coastline ahead, which shone golden in the setting sun.

The waves, which were not particularly large at the inlet, suddenly turned into a violent tide as they surged in due to the compression of the opening.

It was high tide, and the surging waters in the distance reached heights of over ten meters.

Even so, this is not the place where the tide is at its strongest.

Further away, on the cliffs, the ocean currents still push the tides, creating even bigger waves.

The elves were scattered across different locations on the beach according to their different abilities.

Those who are weak should stay in the back and hone their skills by resisting smaller waves.

Those with great strength ventured deep into the sea, using the intense water pressure and the impact of the tides to enhance their abilities.

Looking around, there were only a few dozen Pokémon still training here at this time.

The most eye-catching sight is a giant Gyarados that is faintly visible beneath the distant seawater.

You can still vaguely see it using its powerful skills to fiercely charge at the waves, then sinking into them, only to resurface after a while to fight against the forces of nature, repeating the cycle endlessly.

Another Kadabra stood out, waving its spoon, its eyes emitting a dazzling blue light, and it let out a loud cry as it unleashed its psychic attack.

A large wave in front of it suddenly stopped abruptly, then lost momentum and scattered into splashes that hit the rocks on the beach.

A white beam of light flashed by; it was a Magneton nearby unleashing its beam cannon, violently destroying the waves.

Trainers who were watching their own Pokémon also turned some of their attention to Tetsuya, who had just arrived.

This is the time when the waves are at their strongest, as Nurse Joy's handbook states, and it is not recommended for trainers of average skill to come here for training.

They were very curious about the abilities of this new face.

Tetsuya also felt their gazes, and the scene of the elves fighting against nature made his blood boil.

However, his innate personality made him calm down. He used Zero to access the plan and confirmed that Pidgeot could indeed train there before he felt comfortable releasing Pidgeot.

"Beep!"

After Pidgeot emerged, it spread its wings and let out a loud cry. Its size, which was much larger than that of its kind, immediately alerted the trainers nearby that this Pokémon must be quite powerful.

After calling Pidgeot over and giving it instructions on the training methods and today's focus, reminding it to be extra careful, Tetsuya retreated to a safer area nearby and stayed with the other trainers.

It would be no joke if he were swept into the waves.

Although their physical fitness is ridiculously good and they can swim without any problem, the waves here can be deadly if they crash down on them.

Watching the eagle fly swiftly low over the sea, he was still somewhat worried.

Pidgeot is not a Water-type Pokémon after all, so it would be quite troublesome if it really got involved. For now, we can only hope that it will be more careful.

As the previous wave subsided, the next wave began to sweep in from afar.

The waves on the horizon seemed to form a white line, obscuring part of the afterglow of the setting sun.

The whole world seemed to darken, and the waves, like a canopy, covered the sky.

The waves I saw on the Qiantang River in my past life were nothing compared to this.

The power of nature in this world is amplified by creatures like elves, because you never know if the tide was caused by a powerful elf turning over in the ocean.

The Pidgey, enveloped in white light, charged forward into the waves.

"Beep!"

The eagle's sharp cry echoed through the sky.

Tetsuya watched it nervously.

This time, based on the plan provided by Zero, the main focus is on training Pidgeot's Brave Bird skill.

Pidgey's Brave Bird has been used very few times since it was learned, and it is not as good as other skills in terms of the speed and quality of energy gathering.

Moreover, above the Brave Bird, there is the even more powerful Divine Bird skill.

If Pidgeot can't even master Brave Bird right now, learning Legendary Bird in the future will be almost impossible.

There is no such thing as a skill machine in this world. Most Pokémon will gradually master some common skills as their aptitude or level increases.

Similarly, skills that are less common to them, or those that are more powerful or difficult, need to be taught by a Pokémon that knows that skill.

For example, the grassy field of the grass type, or the magic space, etc.

Basically, if a Pokémon has sufficient aptitude and the skill is within its learning range (i.e., in the skill list), it can usually learn it in three or four days.

The rockfall at Lizhong Chicken is a case in point.

Previously, when battling Raikou, Combusken used Rock Slide, which surprised Raikou for a moment. This was because while Combusken can indeed learn the move Rock Slide, not many Pokémon know it.

Zhe specifically asked Xiaogang to help him teach Lizhuangji this trick.

His Onix is ​​a master of Rock Slide, as for Stone Golem's Rock Slide...

Never mind, it's still a child.

The main purpose of learning these skills is to increase the attack range of one's attributes, so as to prevent being unable to deal with certain special opponents.

While Tetsuya was still lost in thought, Pidgeot had already charged into the giant wave with its powerful aura and energy fluctuations.

I quickly focused my attention and looked behind the waves.

The world seemed to fall silent in an instant.

Chapter 71 Project Delay

As the sun gradually descended from the sea level to the ground, the fiery red color of the sunset also gradually faded.

The tide gradually subsided.

Pidgeon, its body wet and exhausted, landed beside Tetsuya, panting heavily.

Tetsuya patted its wings with satisfaction and quickly wiped it down with a towel.

During the two-hour training session, Pidgeot's control over Brave Bird improved almost noticeably.

From the very first time, when they barely managed to break through the waves and even lost their balance after getting out, Tetsuya's heart trembled as he watched.

After all, this was the first time he had used the power of nature for training, unlike before when he relied on machines for control.

Later on, Pidgeot was able to break through some of the waves. Brave Bird's energy opened up a section of the middle of the waves, allowing it to rush out smoothly.

Of course, Tetsuya knew that this was only the beginning, and that he was far from mastering the eagle.

At this point, it can only be considered a very basic stage. The next goal is to enable Pidgeot to use Brave Bird and then be able to defeat an entire wave, just like the Magneton did.

After achieving this goal, it is necessary to further compress the energy of the Brave Bird skill, so that the energy is finally concentrated on the surface, passing through and shattering at least three waves in an instant.

This final step requires not only mastery of energy, but also extremely high standards of balance, speed, and timing.

Tetsuya simply hopes that during the expected month and a half he will stay here, Pidgeon will do its best and achieve whatever level it can.

Yes, he plans to stay here for about a month and a half, extending his plans.

Although Stone Golem's unique nature means that it only needs a sufficient energy supply in the early stages and doesn't require much extra training, it's unrealistic to expect it to evolve into Mantle Rock in a short period of time.

Moreover, preparations need to be made for the next step in the evolution of the Giant Rock Monster.

As for the Mighty Chicken, it goes without saying that although it is only a few levels away from evolution, it cannot evolve simply by eating; it also requires other aspects of nurturing.

Similarly, some preparatory work should be done in advance for the evolved form.

Judging from the speed at which Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot, it would have taken about a month.

Well, to put it simply, he currently has 690 million yuan, but if he does nothing for a month, he will probably be in debt by one or two million yuan.

It should be noted that this was the result of him spending eight million in advance to prepare a quantity of special rocks for Shi Wanzi that was barely enough for about two months.

That's why being a true trainer is such an expensive profession.

If it weren't for the 50% discount at the Pewter Gym and his and Zero's highly efficient training methods, the costs would have been far greater than these.

Tetsuya estimated that if an average person wanted to achieve the exact same effect as him, it would probably only cost around 60 million yen.

As for those who, like me, spend less than 20 million and expect to achieve anything, laughable. Forget about it, just dream about it.

He said that with cheat codes, I'm just that awesome and that willful.

Of course, there was another reason why he could stay here for so long: he had just checked out the Bounty Hunter Guild's mission.

He discovered that because many trainers gathered here, many people chose this place as their first location to launch high-level missions, and there were quite a few of them, making it profitable.

As for challenging gyms and obtaining badges to participate in tournaments, he wasn't in a hurry.

It's simply a matter of going to a city, challenging a gym, and leaving. Including travel time, reservations, and rest, a gym can be completed in three or four days, and if all goes well, the remaining seven badges can be collected in a month.

Previously, I thought that staying in each city for a while was to grab missions and make money. Now, I can train and make money here, so losing badges is not a big deal at all.

While pondering his plans for the next month, Tetsuya cleaned up Pidgeot's body.

The trainers around him were doing the same thing, each of them taking good care of their own Pokémon.

There are naturally many bad people in the world of elves, but even if they do all sorts of bad things, most people still love and cherish their elves.

Many people cannot accept certain negative remarks or behaviors, which is why people would reprimand someone like Lei Si for expressing such opinions on the ship that day, even though what he said reflected reality.

In a way, the people in this world are quite adorable.

Busy Tetsuya smiled. After getting used to it for so long, he was actually quite happy to have come to this world. Although it was different from what he remembered from his previous life, it was more vivid and real.

I just occasionally reminisce about the past.

As he cleaned it, Pidgeot couldn't help but let out a comfortable cry and rubbed its huge head against Tetsuya's chest.

He casually stroked the head feathers, which were more beautiful than those on the eagle's head; they felt wonderfully smooth, and then he pushed them away.

Stop fooling around, we're still doing serious work. I gave the Pidgeot a warning look, and it immediately obediently lowered its body and stood on the ground.

After a while, Tetsuya clapped his hands and breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally finished cleaning up. It was hard work, and the workload was considerable.

It's not just about wiping it clean; otherwise, you could just dry a sculpted eagle with hot air. It requires careful care.

For example, observe the density of the feathers on both sides to see if the trainer needs to intervene manually. Also, consider whether the length and sharpness of the claws match your battle habits and need adjustment. These are all things that need to be paid attention to.

Keeping a Pokémon clean is also essential. Besides being related to its own health, the bond that trainer and Pokémon build together in the process is even more important.

Of course, these are not things to do every day. They are basically done regularly or in fixed quantities each day. Today, Tetsuya just brought forward the nursing time.

The Pidgeot isn't even that big yet, and the Gyarados trainer next to it is still struggling to grind away, looking like it's less than halfway to completing its daily clearing target.

Seeing the other person covered in sweat, Tetsuya seemed to foresee what it would be like for him to clean up giant monsters and even more giant Pokémon in the future.

He grinned silently, then recalled his Pidgeot and turned to leave.

As long as I don't see it, I won't imagine it. I'll deal with the future later. It's shameful to run away, but it's useful for now.

He was in a hurry to get back and prepare dinner for the three elves; they couldn't go hungry.

Yes, he definitely didn't leave to escape reality.

The Gyarados trainer glanced up at Tetsuya's departing figure and thought the guy seemed to be in a hurry, and even thought he wanted to have a chat with him.

Chapter 72 Daily Life

Back at the Pokémon Center, Tetsuya first went to the guest room and spoke with a Nurse Joy, extending his stay to 40 days.

While the elves were still replying to Miss Joy, he took out his several packages, put them into his spatial backpack, and carried them into the room one by one.

Even though the high-tech space backpack could reduce the weight of objects to some extent and make them easier to move, and his own strength, after long-term training, could easily defeat a former boxing champion with a single punch, it was no exaggeration to say that he could do it four or five times before he could finally move the eight million-dollar rock.

Then, as usual, I thanked Nurse Joy and retrieved the Poké Balls containing the three restored Pokémon.

Before he could even sit down and rest for a moment after bringing them back to his room, he began preparing dinner for the three elves.

The recipe for stone balls varies depending on the type of rock, so the proportions need to be adjusted accordingly, but it is actually the simplest one.

For the Powerful Chicken, the supply of energy cubes needs to be reduced accordingly, and different tree fruits should be used to make salads to prevent it from getting boring. Some of the chocolate fruits also need to be replaced with lotus fruit. The proportions need to be readjusted, and the side ingredients also need to be changed.

Based on the afternoon's training, Pidgeot made targeted adjustments to the original recipe for purslane and jujube, and the proportions of other supplementary materials also needed to be changed accordingly, with the addition of bone meal and vitamins.