Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 165: Enter if You Dare—By Strength!

Back then, it had only been a small Pidgey.

The scene was identical to what it was now.

"Pidgeot..."

At that thought, the Pidgeot flew over to Hikaru, bowing its crest feathers—a gesture of submission.

"Wait a moment."

Seeing the Pidgeot's disheveled feathers, Hikaru channeled his Verdant Force into it.

Of course, it wasn't enough to fully heal the injuries.

So, Hikaru also applied some healing salve and tied a clean, white bandage into a neat knot.

"Alright, Pidgeot, that's all I can do for now."

"Take care of your flock."

Ensuring the Pidgeot wouldn't suffer any long-term consequences, Hikaru nodded in satisfaction.

Then, patting Latias on the head, he prepared to continue toward the World Tree.

"Pidgeot!" (Human… wait!)

The Pidgeot's cry stopped him.

"Hm? What is it, Pidgeot?"

"Pidgeot…"

The Pidgeot called out, and a Pidgey timidly flew over.

With a few encouraging calls, the Pidgey hesitantly approached Hikaru.

"Pidgey…"

The Pidgeot turned its gaze to him.

"Pidgeot… Pidgeot..." (This is my child… if possible, I hope you can take it with you.)

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Pokémon: Pidgey

Ability: Keen Eye

Gender: Male

Talent: Master

Level: 26

Moves: Gust, Hurricane, Quick Attack, Agility, Wing Attack, Roost...

Hearing the Pidgeot's plea, Hikaru instinctively used his Eye of Insight to examine the Pidgey.

A Master-talent Pidgey.

Honestly, that was quite exceptional for a Pidgey.

Not everyone could have the kind of luck Xiao Zhi had—capturing a Champion-talent Pikachu or a Pidgeotto with Elite-talent.

Looking at the curious Pidgey gazing at him, Hikaru found himself in a dilemma.

He could only carry up to eight Pokémon.

Currently, he already had six, with Gible still incubating—certain to take up a slot.

And then there was Dratini.

That already filled his roster of eight.

On top of that, both Charizard and the soon-to-be Dratini would have Flying attributes.

That would be too much overlap.

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"Pidgeot…" (You can't take it?)

The Pidgeot noticed Hikaru's hesitation, its sharp eyes dimming slightly.

It understood that following Hikaru would offer its child a brighter future.

And, more importantly, a safer one.

Parental love often plans for the long term.

Even if it meant never seeing its child again after giving it to this human, the Pidgeot believed it was for the best.

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"Sorry."

Hikaru didn't say much else.

With a pat on Latias, she transformed into a streak of aurora, carrying Hikaru and Lucario into the sky.

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Later

As the morning dew began to fade, the sun rose to its zenith.

Even at midday, the northeastern region of Hua Country felt chilly within the vast Qinling Mountains.

Hikaru instructed Latias to ascend to a higher altitude.

After realizing that most of the Qinling region was experiencing such chaos, Hikaru decided it was better to head directly to the World Tree.

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But this left a Dragonite trailing him several kilometers behind utterly confused.

The Trainer who had tasked it to follow Hikaru must have been expecting something straightforward.

Now, after heading to Dragon Island, this human had abruptly flown northeast on Latias.

"Hmm..."

Even as a near-Champion-level Pokémon, Dragonite found it challenging to protect this human while avoiding detection.

This human wasn't ordinary—he possessed both Aura and Dragon Mastery.

Before departing, Lance had specifically instructed it not to let the human discover its presence.

But how was this Latias so absurdly fast?

Even among its Dragonite peers, few could match such speed!

Sensing Latias's lingering Aura, Dragonite sighed and continued to follow.

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Above the Qinling Mountains

As they ascended, Hikaru encountered fewer and fewer Pokémon.

Whenever he sensed a Pokémon beyond Master-level, he chose to steer clear.

By late afternoon, as dusk approached, a towering tree appeared before him.

Hikaru was stunned.

Even though he and Latias were flying several hundred meters above ground, the tree still left him in awe.

This tree must have been hundreds of meters tall!

"Wow! This tree is enormous!" Latias exclaimed in amazement.

She mentally noted its appearance, intending to record it on paper later.

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"Lucario!"

But Lucario frowned deeply.

"Lucario!" (There are powerful Pokémon around this tree!)

Even without Lucario's warning, Hikaru could sense it too.

Below them, a massive Salamence stood proudly, its presence impossible to ignore.

Its overwhelming Aura was fully unleashed, warning others not to trespass.

Hikaru could tell it was at least an Elite Four-level Pokémon.

Possibly even stronger.

Approaching the World Tree, he had already sensed numerous powerful Pokémon stationed nearby.

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Reaching out, Hikaru let the dense misty energy of the surroundings swirl around his fingers.

The energy here was at least dozens of times more concentrated than in the outside world.

No wonder so many strong Pokémon were drawn to the World Tree's vicinity.

This abundance of energy explained why the region thrived.

It was clear that the World Tree's existence was pivotal to this ecosystem's prosperity.

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"Let's descend, Latias. Flying too high will attract unnecessary attention," Hikaru said softly.

The Salamence's brazen display was clearly a deterrent, warning other Pokémon to stay out of its domain.

In the wild, nearly all powerful Pokémon adopted such tactics.

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"Mm…"

Latias also sensed the immense power below.

If she were at her full strength, she might have been able to challenge it.

But in her current state, it was best not to provoke trouble.

So, Latias descended with Hikaru.

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Using his Aura to sense the surroundings, Hikaru frowned.

The Pokémon around the World Tree's edge were all incredibly strong.

Elite Four-level strength was just the baseline.

What kind of place was this?

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"Getting in here might be tricky..." Hikaru muttered.

These Pokémon, many with keen senses, were stationed nearby for a reason.

Their presence clearly signaled to others:

"This place is ours!"

If anyone wanted to enter, it would have to be by strength alone.

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