Pokémon: Starting with a Bound Entry System

Chapter 193: Greninja's New Insight?

A three-meter-tall Charizard stood before Hikaru and Gardevoir—

Making them look as small as children.

But soon—

Charizard flew over and sat beside Hikaru.

Hikaru patted its wing—

Feeling the radiating heat, and praised:

"Not bad."

Charizard's actions—

Undoubtedly meant—

It had further improved its mastery of Sunny Day.

And—

When Hikaru instinctively used his Appraisal Eye—

He discovered something else.

Charizard had grown significantly stronger!

[Pokémon: Charizard]

[Ability: Solar Power (Vital Essence)]

[Gender: Male]

[Talent: Champion]

[Level: 48]

[Moves: Thunder Punch, Fire Spin, Flamethrower, Scary Face, Ember, Karate Chop, Hand Chop, Dragon Dance, Dragon Rush, Sunny Day...]

[Equipped Traits: Purification (Fixed), Hard Work Pays Off (Fixed), Flame Splash (Fixed)...]

Level 48.

In just a few weeks at the Tree of Life—

Charizard had gained three levels.

Thanks to its Fixed Trait [Hard Work Pays Off],

Its growth rate was naturally faster than others with equal effort.

But something felt off.

Hikaru frowned.

"Strange… Greninja isn't back yet?"

With his Aura, Hikaru could sense Bulbasaur nearby.

It was already on its way back.

For Bulbasaur—

Aside from regular energy cubes—

Hikaru sometimes took it into Qinling to spar against wild Pokémon—

To sharpen its battle experience.

Though—

Such battles were few and far between.

These past weeks—

Hikaru had been focused on potion crafting.

Just then—

Latias flew down from the sky.

"Mmnn~"

A crisp, clear cry rang out—

And the moment she landed—

Latias transformed into her human form, standing gracefully before Hikaru.

"Hikaru, is it time?"

She meant—

Was it time to eat and hear a story?

Hikaru had no strict training schedule for Latias.

Recently, she enjoyed wandering around the Tree of Life—

Observing the landscape and understanding how wild Pokémon lived and survived.

So—

Hikaru simply asked her to keep an eye out for treasures on her travels.

Thanks to that—

Most of the ingredients he used for potion-making these days—

Were brought back by Latias.

Otherwise—

If he had to search for them himself—

He would've been even busier.

"Not yet. Greninja still isn't back."

"Oh…"

Latias nodded, then habitually handed Hikaru a few treasures she had found.

These were vials of glowing liquid.

[A-Rank Treasure – Healing Nectar: Contains highly concentrated life energy capable of healing injuries.]

"Good job, Latias."

Taking the Healing Nectar, Hikaru stored it in his system space.

These items—

Even if he didn't need them right away—

Could be sold for a good price later.

Hikaru had finally realized the importance of money.

With the help of the Foundation Elixir—

Pupitar was already Level 36.

Once it evolved—

It would become a massive money-eating beast!

And then—

There was the yet-to-hatch Dratini and Gible…

If he didn't work hard to earn money—

He wouldn't be able to afford raising them all!

Money… I need more money…

"Meew~" (I'm here, Hikaru!)

As expected—

The freeloading Mew arrived right on time.

Technically—

It no longer needed food—

But it still loved Hikaru's energy cubes.

"Wait a bit, Mew."

Hikaru greeted it absentmindedly,

Muttering to himself:

"Hm? Still not back?"

Another few minutes passed—

Hikaru frowned slightly.

Greninja usually came back early.

But this time—

It was late.

Something wasn't right.

"We should go find it."

Hikaru turned to Latias.

"Latias, take me to find Greninja."

"Okay~"

Latias nodded—

Then shifted back into her Pokémon form.

Hikaru didn't waste time—

He recalled his other Pokémon into their Poké Balls—

Then turned to Mew.

"Mew, you coming?"

"Meew~" (Of course!)

Mew giggled and flew onto Hikaru's shoulder.

Then—

Hikaru hopped onto Latias' back.

In an instant—

She soared into the sky…

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Greninja had been training—

Practicing its Rasengan technique.

For its training ground—

Hikaru had chosen a cliffside waterfall.

The high-pressure water flow would strengthen its control over Water-type moves.

And—

Hikaru had also equipped Greninja with [Fairy Wings].

This granted it flight,

Making it even harder for wild Pokémon to catch.

The waterfall roared, crashing down from a hundred-meter height.

The impact—

Was no weaker than a high-powered Hydro Pump.

Still—

When Hikaru finally sensed Greninja's presence—

He felt relieved.

With [Fairy Wings],

No Pokémon other than the Aerodactyl nearby could threaten Greninja.

But Hikaru still worried.

"Hmm? Wait, Latias…"

Latias was about to fly closer—

But Hikaru stopped her.

[Pokémon: Greninja]

[Ability: Protean, Torrent]

[Gender: Male]

[Talent: Champion]

[Level: 46 (7)]

[Moves: Bubble, Water Pulse, Double Team, Aerial Ace, Dark Pulse, Grass Knot, Night Slash, Water Shuriken, Chidori Stream, Swords Dance…]

[Equipped Traits: Shiny Skin (Fixed), Bloodthirst, Rasengan (Fixed), Water Healing, Blade Master, Guardian of the Sea.]

At this moment—

Greninja hovered midair, using its Fairy Wings.

A massive Water Shuriken formed in its hands.

Facing the roaring waterfall—

Greninja's lone, shadowy figure stood out against the white mist.

A sharp aura radiated from it—

Like a swordsman about to draw his blade.

It was still as a lake—

But would strike like a storm.

Then—

In an instant—

The entire waterfall seemed to freeze.

Shhh!—

A single slash cut through the water.

The roaring waterfall—

Split cleanly in two.

At that moment—

Greninja's level solidified at Level 47.

"Meew~" (That was amazing!)

Even Mew—

Couldn't help but exclaim in awe.

Hikaru's eyes narrowed in thought.

He had sent Greninja to practice Rasengan.

But instead—

It seemed to have unintentionally gained a new insight into Water Shuriken…?

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