Chapter 386 Babu ~ Babu ~ No!
“Butterfree~” The furious Tapu Butterfree unleashed a Psychic attack, its psychic power transforming into a shockwave that shot towards Ninetales.
Ninetales naturally wouldn't take the hit without retaliating, conjuring a black energy ball at its mouth and forcefully launching it towards Tapu Butterfree.
Bang~~ The two moves collided and exploded in mid-air, the resulting shockwave causing the lava pool to shake violently, frightening the Pokémon dwelling around the lava pool into a frantic escape.
Taillow, Magby, Salandit… one after another, they fled down the mountain.
Seeing that the attack missed, Tapu Butterfree directly unleashed the Psychic-type's ultimate move, Future Sight, projecting a white halo silently into the sky.
Ninetales, unaware, saw an opening in Tapu Butterfree's defenses and quickly manipulated flames to attack.
This was a volcanic environment, a situation greatly favoring it. It could absorb the flames from the lava pool, thereby activating its Flash Fire ability.
Blazing pillars of fire assaulted Tapu Butterfree, but Tapu Butterfree nimbly turned in the air, easily dodging the attack, and seized the opportunity to launch Psyshock.
A colorful beam of light, controlled by it, shot directly towards Ninetales.
Ninetales had Flash Fire to enhance the power of Fire-type moves, and it had Psychic Terrain to increase the power of Psychic-type moves.
Tapu Butterfree's ability was Psychic Surge, which, at the start of battle, could set up Psychic Terrain, increasing the power of Psychic-type moves and preventing attacks from priority moves.
Seeing this, Ninetales leaped into the air, successfully dodging the attack.
Psyshock struck the edge of the lava pool, causing the surrounding rocks to collapse and the lava to churn violently. The volcano faintly showed signs of eruption.
Ninetales was greatly alarmed. Mount Vella was not an active volcano. Although it often emitted high-temperature gases, it never erupted lava, so a large number of wild Pokémon inhabited the area, Fire-type Pokémon on the summit and other Pokémon on the mountainside and at the foot.
If the volcano erupted, the Pokémon on the mountain would suffer.
Just as Ninetales was distracted, two halos suddenly shot down from the sky, accurately hitting it.
“Woah~~” Ninetales let out a mournful cry, collapsing uncontrollably to the ground.
It looked at Tapu Butterfree in the sky, then at the violently churning lava, and finally, with a resolute expression, leaped into the lava pool.
Splash~~ With Ninetales' suppression, the surging lava pool gradually returned to calm.
“Butterfree?” Tapu Butterfree looked in astonishment at the place where Ninetales had disappeared, slowly descending from the sky. After flying around the lava pool, seeing that there was indeed no trace of Ninetales, it flew away unenthusiastically.
On Ange's side, he, Meowth, James, and Jessie returned to the forest soon after leaving the hospital.
By this time, the sun had already begun to set, and the light in the forest gradually dimmed. When Ange and the others arrived, Bewear was leisurely lying on the pile of dead leaves at the entrance of the cave, while Stufful playfully crawled around in front of it.
As for Babu Diglett, it was still diligently practicing its skills, never stopping for a moment after Ange left.
Bewear's special training was too harsh, practically trying to train Babu Diglett to death.
“Babu~ Babu~” Seeing Ange return, Babu Diglett shed tears of excitement, trying to get Ange to rescue it from the sea of suffering.
Although it really wanted to end the training, its hand movements didn't stop at all.
Under Bewear's strict supervision, it didn't dare to slack off in the slightest.
Ange looked at Babu Diglett, then glanced at Bewear. Seeing that Bewear was also looking over, he gave Babu Diglett a helpless look.
Babu Diglett: (ó﹏ò)
Ange walked up to Bewear and said, “Bewear, it's getting late, how about we end the training here for today? At least eat something first…”
Bewear glanced at the sky, seeing that it was indeed getting late, and called out to Babu Diglett.
Although it usually trained a lot, it had never been like this before.
Terrifying, too terrifying! Is this the path the big boss once walked?
“Bew~” At this time, Bewear called out to Babu Diglett, and Babu Diglett was so frightened that it immediately got up from the ground and slowly walked to its side.
Seeing this, Bewear slowly got up from the ground, picked up Babu Diglett by the scruff of its neck, then threw it onto the pile of dead leaves and pressed down on it with its large palms.
Magically, under its pressure, the aches and pains all over Babu Diglett's body were immediately relieved, and it couldn't help but groan.
Ange looked surprised at this, not expecting Bewear to have this ability.
After about half an hour of pressing, Babu Diglett climbed up from the pile of dead leaves energetically, and now its eyes were full of admiration when looking at Bewear.
The big boss is so awesome!
At this time, on the other side, Ange had already set up a table in the open space not far from the cave, and the table was filled with all kinds of delicious food.
Stufful, Meowth, Vulpix, Sylveon, Genesect, and two Komala were already sitting at the table, enjoying themselves.
Seeing that Bewear's side had ended, Ange quickly beckoned to it and Babu Diglett, saying, “Come and eat.”
Bewear sniffed the aroma of food in the air, and its gaze towards Ange revealed surprise.
Ange said to it with a smile, “Thank you for today's special training for Babu Diglett, this food is a thank you gift.”
“Bew~” Bewear didn't stand on ceremony, walking straight to the dining table and enjoying the sumptuous dinner with Jessie, James, and the others.
“Bew~” Stufful held up a steamed bun to introduce to its mother, indicating that it was very delicious and it had never eaten such delicious food.
As it spoke, it stuffed the steamed bun into Bewear's hand.
“Bew~” Bewear directly stuffed the entire steamed bun into its mouth, and after chewing it, its eyes immediately widened.
So delicious?
Moreover, after eating it, it could easily feel that the stamina it had consumed throughout the day was quickly restored.
After finishing a steamed bun, Bewear's gaze towards Babu Diglett became even more meaningful.
Originally, it had trained Babu Diglett on a whim, but after eating Ange's food, it felt that it should be serious.
This kid has good potential and talent, it can't be wasted!
Babu Diglett was stuffing steamed buns into its mouth when it noticed Bewear's gaze, and its whole body trembled as it asked timidly:
“Babu~” What's up?
Bewear didn't say anything and continued to enjoy the delicious food.
Babu Diglett didn't know that it was about to step into hell. Seeing that Bewear was no longer looking at it, it breathed a sigh of relief and happily began to feast.
After being tired for a day, its appetite was very strong now.
Soon, a large table of delicious food was eaten clean by everyone. Ange then bid farewell to Bewear.
"It's getting late, Bewear. We'll meet again if fate allows. And Meowth, James, and Jessie too."
Meowth said with tears in his eyes, "Goodbye, Meowth. Goodbye, Mr. Elite Four, Meowth will miss you, meow."
Being with Mr. Elite Four was so great; there was no need to worry about going hungry at all.
"Yes, yes, we'll all miss you," Jessie chimed in.
However, just as he was about to leave with Stufful, Bewear stopped him.
"Koo~ Koo~"
"You want Stufful to stay?" Ange asked in surprise.
"Koo~" Bewear nodded.
Stufful was stunned, then looked at Ange with a mournful face and a pleading expression: Don't!
Ange asked again, "Do you want to continue special training?"
"Koo~" Bewear nodded again.
Special training couldn't be accomplished overnight; it had to be persistent. This was only the first day.
Ange thought for a moment and agreed to Bewear, "Alright, then Stufful will be temporarily entrusted to you."
Ange himself wasn't a professional trainer. His Pokémon could become stronger mainly through their own efforts and the special food he made.
In terms of positioning, he was closer to a breeder.
If Bewear was willing to help him train Stufful, that would be great, at least more professional than him.
A professional trainer + gourmet breeding, it would be hard for Stufful not to become strong!
Hearing Ange's words, Stufful looked shocked: Ange, do you not want me anymore?
Ange patted Stufful's head and said, "You train hard with Bewear. I'll come see you every day!"
After speaking, he pinched Stufful's chubby little belly. "Look, it's like you're wearing a swimming ring. You really should train hard with Bewear."
Before Stufful could say anything, Bewear grabbed it by the neck and went into the tree hollow.
After leaving Stufful, Ange, with Komala on his head, rode Genesect back to Lillie's house.
As soon as he entered, the butler, James, greeted him.
"Mr. Ange, you're back!"
Ange nodded, "Yeah, where's Lillie?"
James replied, "Miss Lillie has already rested."
Ange looked surprised, "So early?"
James smiled and said, "Miss Lillie's lifestyle has always been like this. By the way, have you had dinner? Would you like me to have someone prepare something for you?"
Ange shook his head, "I've eaten, no need to trouble yourself."
James asked again, "How about a midnight snack?"
Ange still shook his head, "No need. If I need anything, I'll let you know."
James nodded, "Alright, then I'll take you to your room to rest."
Then, under James's guidance, Ange went to the guest room he had arranged for himself.
During this time, he also wanted to see Magearna, but James told him that Magearna had already taken Lillie's Magearna back to Mount Lanakila.
Helpless, he had to give up.
The night passed in a flash.
In the morning, while Ange was having breakfast with Lillie, he inquired, "Lillie, do you know where there's wood suitable for making a tree pillow for Komala?"
Last night, the school's Komala had been hugging his head, and after getting up in the morning, he only felt that his neck was sore and painful.
He should find a suitable tree pillow for it as soon as possible, so he wouldn't suffer. Besides, the Pokémon School still needed it to tell the time!
Lillie was stunned when she heard this, then looked embarrassed and said, "I don't know either~"
At this time, James, who was standing next to them, said, "Mr. Ange can go to Akala Island's Lush Jungle to take a look. There are some rich forest resources there, and maybe you can find suitable wood."
Lush Jungle again? Ange was stunned when he heard this. It seemed that Nurse Joy had also mentioned Lush Jungle yesterday, saying that there were Comfey there.
He hadn't planned to go there originally, because he felt that the medical Pokémon at home were already enough, and there was no need to specifically go to capture Comfey.
Now it seemed that he still had to go.
"Alright, then I'll go take a look after breakfast. Thank you, James."
James smiled and said, "It's nothing, I'm happy to be able to help you."
Lillie said embarrassedly, "Mr. Ange, I still have to go to school, so I can't accompany you."
Ange said, "There's no need for you to accompany me. I can go by myself."
At this time, James also said, "If Mr. Ange doesn't mind, I can accompany you."
Ange said helplessly, "Really, there's no need. It's not like I don't have navigation. I can do it myself."
Lillie: "Okay, then I wish you a smooth journey."
Butler James didn't say anything more.
After breakfast, Ange played with Vulpix, Sylveon, and Genesect in Lillie's yard for a while, and then rode Genesect towards Akala Island.
Akala Island is located in the northeast of the Alola region, and Kiawe's ranch is located here.
The location of the Lush Jungle is not difficult to find either. It is at the foot of Wela Volcano Park.
As for Wela Volcano Park, it is even easier to find. It is the most conspicuous place on Akala Island. The towering red peak can be seen at a glance, and from time to time, wisps of black smoke rise from the top of the mountain, like a large chimney.
After arriving at Akala Island, Ange pointed to the distant mountain peak and said to Genesect, "Genesect, let's go, it's there!"
"Cough cough~" Genesect responded, and then accelerated, taking Ange over.
In just over ten minutes, Ange arrived at the edge of Lush Jungle.
Lush Jungle is called Lush Jungle because the vegetation here is very lush, with giant trees blocking the sun, and almost no direct sunlight in the jungle.
The vegetation here is so lush, which is very likely related to Wela Volcano Park.
Although Wela Volcano Park does not erupt now, it does not mean that it has not erupted before, and the volcanic ash brought by volcanic eruptions can make the soil fertile.
Ange touched the Komala on his head and said, "Look carefully, if you find a favorite piece of wood, tell me immediately!"
Komala casually turned over and didn't respond to Ange.
At this time, Vulpix and Sylveon automatically came out of their Poké Balls. Looking at the deep jungle in front of them, their eyes were full of curiosity.
Before Ange could act, they took the lead in jumping and running into the jungle, starting their adventure today.
Seeing this, Genesect followed closely behind, chasing them into the forest together.
"Fi ya~"
"Gon~"
"Cough cough~"
Before long, the voices of the three Pokémon came from a distance, telling Ange to hurry up and follow them.
"You're even ordering me around," Ange said helplessly as he jogged into the jungle.
