I caught a Pokémon

She didn't understand what was wrong with her, but talking to Xia You or being with him made her happy.

When Cai Dou heard Xia You's breathing become calmer, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

She quietly changed her position and lay down facing Xia You, using her eyes, which had already adjusted to the darkness, to see the outline of the man in front of her.

Even though she couldn't see anything clearly, Cai Dou still stared at it for a long time.

Although she was worried about the weather and the possibility of a repeat of the last incident, she had to admit that she wasn't actually averse to or resistant to entering the tent. She just felt a little uncomfortable and didn't know how she would handle the situation if it happened again.

But now that I'm actually here, I realize it's not such a big deal after all.

When Cai Dou realized that she actually had such thoughts, she was startled and her heart started pounding wildly!

Why would I think that?

She dared not let her mind wander any further, and quickly regulated her breathing, which gradually calmed her down.

only……

Sensing the man's presence, Aya instinctively wanted to get closer to him...

……

Xia You slept quite well this time. In fact, due to his physical condition, he only needed to sleep for 4 or 5 hours a day. The extra sleep time didn't change anything; it just depended on whether he liked getting up or not.

When I opened my eyes, the rain outside had stopped.

It was only a little past 5 a.m., and the first rays of morning sunlight were shining through the tent's transparent window onto Xiaoyao's...butt.

This girl kicked off the blanket again.

Fortunately, she was wearing pajamas, so there was no accidental exposure; it just revealed her beautiful body curves, making people sigh at the early stages of a girl's growth.

Turning his head again to his left, he saw Cai Dou curled up in his arms, pressed tightly against him.

Xia You: ...

Good news, I didn't do anything to her this time.

The bad news is that it's a bit chilly in the early morning after the rain, and Ayaka has obviously been using herself as a pillow and has been sleeping until now!

This is no different from before!

To be honest, Cai Dou, a woman of rather petite stature, could not only be easily wrapped around his arm, but also had plenty of room to spare. She was not the same type as any of his other women.

However, being close to a woman still aroused his instincts...

Not daring to lie down any longer, Xia You carefully pulled his arm out, trying not to disturb Cai Dou. After getting up completely, he shook his head, put on his clothes, and quietly walked out of the tent.

Just as he was leaving, Aya, who had seemed to be sleeping, suddenly opened her eyes.

Last night, listening to the rain outside the tent really helped me sleep.

This also allowed Cai Dou to fall asleep quickly after some random thoughts last night, and she has been sleeping soundly ever since.

However, because she had been training outdoors for many years and was used to going to bed early and getting up early, not to mention that even though Xia You's movements were very light, she still noticed them, and it was also time for her to get up naturally.

This also woke her up just as Xia You was about to make a move.

However, when Cai Dou realized that she was resting her head on Xia You's arm and nestled in his arms, she was startled but did not dare to open her eyes or make any move.

Fortunately, Xia You didn't notice anything unusual about her and just walked out.

After he left, Cai Dou slowly opened her eyes, looked at the spot where Xia You had just lain, and felt the warmth of his touch. She felt her cheeks burning.

Fortunately, her skin was a wheatish color, so Xia You didn't notice it just now.

Just then, Xiaoyao stretched and woke up.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Cai Dou.

"Eh? Miss Ayako?" Haruka was a little surprised to see Ayako in the tent, but she didn't say much, just smiled and asked, "Did you sleep well last night?"

This girl went to bed the earliest yesterday, and didn't even know it was raining. She was completely unaware of what had happened, only feeling that after a good night's sleep, all her fatigue disappeared, and she felt as refreshed as the sky outside.

……

After having breakfast at the camp, the group packed their bags and followed behind Cai Dou toward the place they had agreed upon with Shiba.

That's right, because of meeting Cai Dou, Xia You and Xiao Yao's plan to arrive in Changqing City and take a plane to Carlos was delayed.

Who could possibly capture their attention more than a battle between a gym leader and the Elite Four!

It's important to understand that although it's just a battle between combat types, this level of duel doesn't happen every day.

Both Xia You and Xiao Yao were full of anticipation for this match and wanted to see whether Cai Dou would win and defeat Shiba in one fell swoop, or whether Shiba, as one of the Four Heavenly Kings, could maintain his Heavenly King-level dominance and defend their sense of honor.

It was during breakfast that Xiaoyao learned about the heavy rain that had fallen the night before and realized why Caidou had gone into the tent. She was just surprised that she hadn't known anything about it.

This made her rethink the relationship between Xia You and Cai Dou.

After all, they slept side by side. If they were just ordinary friends, they would have woken each other up and fallen asleep on either side of each other. But they didn't do that, which makes their relationship quite intriguing.

But as soon as she left the campsite and climbed a small hill next to the forest, Haruka put the matter out of her mind.

The forest was so clear after the rain, and the beautiful scenery drew her attention.

In addition, the rain made the road difficult to walk on, slippery and muddy, requiring her to be careful with every step. How could she possibly have the mind to think about anything else?

They continued walking slowly until the sun was high in the sky, when they finally reached the top of the mountain.

Right there in front of a cave entrance, they saw a burly man sitting cross-legged with his upper body bare.

Ashley!

No, it's—ah! Shiba!

Needless to say, this person was none other than Shiba, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, and the only person Xia You had never met or interacted with before.

Judging from his appearance, Shiba is around thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, but it's hard to tell exactly how old he is; he could be in his forties or even younger.

He had messy, grayish-blue hair tied in a ponytail, a resolute face, thick eyebrows, a burly build, and a muscular physique; he looked like a tough guy with a strong presence.

It has to be said that Shiba is indeed the most robust person Xia You has ever seen. Even other Fighting-type trainers are not as muscular as him. Among the people Xia You has interacted with, the only one who can rival him in physique is probably Achao, a member of Team Aqua.

Even though it had just rained and the weather was still quite cool, he was still only wearing a pair of trousers, which truly made people marvel at his physical strength!

Compared to him, Cai Dou seemed frail and delicate.

Upon hearing footsteps, Shiba raised his head and looked over.

His gaze swept over the three of them, and finally, Shiba looked at Aya.

"You're the challenger who issued this challenge to me through the Pokémon League, aren't you?"

Cai Dou took a few steps forward and stood in front of Shiba. Although she couldn't see Shiba's face, she could feel her seriousness and even sense the rising fighting spirit within her!

"My name is Rainbow Bean, and I'm also a Fighting-type trainer. I've come here specifically to challenge you!"

Shiba nodded, but then his gaze fell on Xia You.

“I’ve often heard A-Wu, Kona and Kikuko talk about you. I thought you went to Hoenn and I wouldn’t be able to meet you, but I didn’t expect to run into you here.”

Now it was Xia You's turn to be surprised: "You know me?"

Shiba smiled slightly: "Young and vigorous, in the prime of your life, and having won three regional conferences in a row, it's hard not to know you. In fact, it's not just them, even Yishu mentioned you to me, saying that you often help the international team solve cases, which is really amazing!"

Xia You never expected that, despite never having met Shiba before, his deeds would reach the man's ears.

Just as he was about to say something, Shiba asked first, "Did you come here this time to challenge me as well?"

“No, you’ve misunderstood.” Xia You shook her head and pointed at Cai Dou, “This is my friend. I came with her just to witness your battle.”

"That's a real pity. Actually, I'd like to spar with someone as skilled as you, but it's clearly not the right time yet."

As he spoke, Shiba stood up and walked over to Aya.

It was only at this moment that people truly witnessed the man's imposing stature and strength. It can only be said that he was indeed worthy of being a humanoid Pokémon. The overwhelming sense of oppression he exuded was the strongest among the Elite Four!

Especially when standing opposite Aya, the stark contrast between her and the petite Aya creates a strong visual impact.

After observing Cai Dou for a moment, Shiba nodded and said, "I accept your challenge. Let's get started now."

It's clear that, just like Cai Dou, Shiba is a decisive person who doesn't procrastinate. But that's good, as it saves them from all the formalities and a lot of time.

Xia You and Xiao Yao stepped back, giving the two of them enough space.

At that moment, Bea and Shiba took out their Poké Balls.

However, before starting, Shiba asked about the rules: "How do you want to compete?"

Cai Dou answered without hesitation: "I want to play a six-on-six game."

"Six against six?" Shiba frowned. "This will undoubtedly be time-consuming and troublesome, but oh well, since you made the contact through the league and are a friend of the champion, you must be quite strong. Alright, I agree!"

Shiba clearly didn't know the identity of the owner of the Rainbow Bean Pavilion.

This is understandable, since the Four Heavenly Kings battle wasn't applied for through official channels; it was merely a private sparring match. How could he have prepared so much beforehand?

At this moment, Shiba turned to look at Xia You again.

"Then I'll trouble you to be the referee for this match."

It's quite professional...

After mentally complaining, Xia You nodded: "No problem."

Actually, Xia You had never done refereeing before, but as long as she could say "start," she was already more than half qualified. If she could also announce the results, then she would already be a qualified referee.

Having agreed on the rules and chosen the referee, Shiba and Bea each took a few steps back and released their Pokémon.

As two blue lights flashed, a giant onyx and a powerful creature appeared before the people.

Machamp, of course, needs no introduction; it's Bea's signature Pokémon, while Onix is ​​also Shiba's iconic Pokémon.

Judging from the first Pokémon sent out by both sides, it was clear that they were taking the match seriously, even though it was just a private sparring session.

Cai Dou dared to challenge the Four Heavenly Kings because she was aiming to win, and Shiba, similarly, didn't want to be defeated by just anyone. Therefore, the intensity of this battle was actually to be expected.

Chapter 912 Clash of Fighting-Type Trainers

Xiao Yao then turned her head and asked softly, "Brother Xia You, who do you think will win this match?"

Who will win?

That's a good question.

Xia You's gaze swept between Shiba and Cai Dou, and without much thought, she answered her softly in return.

"It should be Shiba."

"Huh? Isn't it Miss Aya?" Haruka asked, somewhat surprised and puzzled. "After all, she easily defeated Cucumber, the Frontier Brain, in the Battle Arena! This shows that even among Gym Leaders or Frontier Brains of the same level, she is very strong!"

“How can Cucumber Fragrance’s strength compare to the Four Heavenly Kings?” Xia You shook his head. “Especially against a veteran Four Heavenly King like Shiba. If it were Shinjiro, then there would be a chance, but as for Aya… she’s still a bit lacking in experience.”

Is Shiba really that powerful?

Hearing Xia You say this, Xiao Yao was inevitably very surprised.

Seeing that she was about to say something more, Xia You couldn't help but laugh and say, "Alright, all you need to know is that Shiba is not the same as the Elite Four of your Hoenn region. He is very strong. Although Aya came prepared, I guess she still won't be his match in the end."

It turned out to be like this...

Xiaoyao nodded as if suddenly realizing something.

But she realized it in the next second!

What do you mean by "different from the Elite Four of your Hoenn region"?

Are you saying that the Hoenn Elite Four can't beat the Kanto Elite Four?

I don't believe it!

Whether it's Kagetsu, Bonnie, or Fuyo, especially Genji, the Hoenn Elite Four are incredibly powerful!

...

Just as Xia You said, even though Cai Dou is a gym leader and she can easily defeat Cucumber Fragrance despite training day and night, the man standing in front of her is no less skilled than her. He can be said to be one of the most outstanding Fighting-type trainers in the world.

Compared to Ash's fake humanoid Pokémon, Shiva is the only one who can truly contend with Pokémon using only his physical body!

Seeing that both sides were ready, Xia You stopped talking to Xiao Yao and shouted, "Begin!"

Just as he finished speaking, Bea's strength spurred her forward, charging towards Onix.

In this intense battle, Cai Dou still took the initiative to attack.