So, Chen Kai left the boxing ring and continued to explore the Fighting-type Gym with Xiao Mei and Dipplin.
Chen Kai asked a staff member where he could see Falinks.
The staff member thought for a moment, couldn't recall, but he assured Chen Kai that the Kyoto Fighting Style Dojo definitely had Falinks.
So Chen Kai continued to wander around.
He went from the ball sports arena to the martial arts hall, then the track and field hall...
After an unknown amount of time wandering, the bustling crowd around him gradually thinned, and he finally saw a Falinks in a quiet small courtyard.
Chen Kai was a bit surprised: "How is it only one? Shouldn't there be six of them together?"
He saw this single 'soldier' pacing back and forth in front of the small courtyard gate, and Chen Kai stepped forward to ask.
"Are your companions inside the door?"
The 'soldier' nodded anxiously.
Chen Kai tried to turn the doorknob, and fortunately, the door wasn't locked; it opened directly.
This single 'soldier' had been separated from its main group and was extremely anxious. Seeing the door open, it immediately rushed inside.
Chen Kai also followed into the small courtyard, wanting to see the full team of Falinks.
At this moment, a woman in a tracksuit happened to walk out from the depths of the small courtyard. As she walked, she said, "Soldier Five, you didn't even realize your teammate behind you fell off?
And Soldier One, as the leader, you need to pay attention!"
Behind the woman followed only five Falinks; they had all lowered their heads, chastised by the woman.
The Falinks at the doorway saw its companions, beamed with joy, and sprinted to the end of the line to stand properly.
The woman also noticed Chen Kai at this point: "Oh! Did you help bring back Number Six? Thank you."
Seeing their teammate return, the 5 Falinks, who had been lowering their heads and immersed in sadness, instantly burst with joy like lit fireworks.
"Falinks!"
"Falinks!"...
It chattered happily, communicating with Number Six.
Chen Kai explained, "Actually, it's nothing much. It was already at the door here, and I just helped turn the doorknob."
"Haha, then you still helped these children. If there's anything you need help with, as long as it's within this Kyoto Fighting Style Dojo and I can assist you, you can ask," the woman said earnestly.
Chen Kai waved his hand, refusing, and said, "Thank you, but it's truly a small matter, and I originally just wanted to see Falinks. Now that I've seen it, there's nothing else."
The woman asked curiously, "For what reason did you want to see Falinks?"
Chen Kai released Dipplin from its Poké Ball and roughly explained the situation with his Dipplin to the woman.
The woman smiled and said, "As you can see, Falinks have their leader determined from birth, and they are inherently very disciplined Pokemon. If one gets separated, they become very anxious and sad.
So, it might not be very applicable to your Dipplin, but I personally suggest you can give your Dipplin names, just like my Falinks.
I named their leader Soldier One, and then in order down the line to Number 6. This makes it easier for us to remember them, and they can clearly define their positions."
"Oh! Thank you for your suggestion!" Chen Kai said gratefully.
Indeed, he had always called them 'Main Body' and 'Number Two,' but Dipplin Number Two was also an independent life! The name 'Number Two' made it seem like a copy of the main body, which wasn't good.
"Then, how about I name you two 'Big Baby' and 'Second Baby'?" Chen Kai asked the two Dipplin.
If they evolve into Hydrapple later, there would be exactly seven, forming seven Calabash Brothers, but they should be called seven Apple Babies, right?
But the two Dipplin were surprisingly unified; they both said the same speechless phrase:
"Dip..." (Your naming is too casual, isn't it...)
The Falinks beside them also looked as if they deeply understood.
Only the woman clapped her hands and said, "That's a good name!"
Ultimately, Chen Kai decided to let the Dipplin think of their own names.
Leaving the small courtyard, Chen Kai prepared to return.
Passing the boxing ring, Chen Kai saw Poliwrath fiercely clashing with a Primeape in the arena, punches landing with solid impact.
The cheers of the audience were deafening, and the atmosphere was so tense it was almost suffocating. At this moment, the commentator excitedly shouted, "Look, what a magnificent battle from this rookie contender, Poliwrath! It has successfully pinned down its opponent! Right now, it's giving its all; who knows if it can break the record and achieve a rookie three-win streak!"
Sweat poured down like rain, each punch accompanied by a roar, muscles tensed, eyes filled with determination.
Poliwrath and Primeape were clearly on the verge of exhaustion; both were making their final struggle.
Poliwrath threw a right hook, and Primeape landed a swift straight punch, breaking through Poliwrath's defense and hitting it quickly, accurately, and fiercely.
But Poliwrath's right hook also heavily struck Primeape.
Both were knocked back a step, swaying, trying hard to regain their footing. Poliwrath's body uncontrollably fell backward first, but fortunately, with its tenacious will, it propped itself up with its left hand, half-kneeling on the ground.
Just as the referee was about to step forward to count, the opponent, Primeape, collapsed due to exhaustion.
The referee then declared Poliwrath the victor, and the entire venue instantly erupted.
The commentator excitedly shouted, "That was so close! Poliwrath, the contender, showed astonishing perseverance and persistence at the critical moment of almost falling, while the opponent Primeape couldn't hold on and fell first!
This rookie contender has created a miracle! It won this difficult match by a narrow margin, completing a three-win streak! It's been years since a rookie achieved such a feat!"
Chen Kai couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of Senior Lu Yang! His Pokémon managed to win three consecutive matches on its first outing! In this world, Senior Lu Yang must also be a battle-hardened person!"
"Impressive!" Lu Yang, satisfied, carried Poliwrath off the stage.
Though very weak, Poliwrath, full of fighting spirit, said:
"Poli!" (Next time, I'll take on ten!)
And whether it was a misconception or not, Miraidon faintly heard a voice from Lu Yang's shadow: "That was so satisfying! If he had just stepped back and followed up with a straight punch, Poliwrath could have won even more easily..."
Ever since eating the Bitter Herb, Miraidon had inexplicably always felt strange gazes, but when it turned to look, it seemed like a misconception.
Miraidon specifically ran out of its Poké Ball and strangely scrutinized Lu Yang's shadow.
"What's wrong again, Miraidon?" Chen Kai also looked at Miraidon strangely.
After all, this was the second time today Miraidon had approached Lu Yang.
Lu Yang was also startled by Miraidon's actions.
"Gas..." Miraidon cried out, scratching at Lu Yang's shadow, but found nothing.
"Was it really a misconception?!" Miraidon was a bit dejected. It wondered if eating the Bitter Herb had caused hallucinations? It would ask Chen Kai later...
"Alright, alright." Chen Kai pulled Miraidon away again: "It might just really like being close to you, Senior, haha."
"How was it!" Ye Gai appeared again out of nowhere behind Chen Kai and Lu Yang.
Chen Kai felt that Teacher Ye Gai wasn't like this in the Botanical Garden. Could it be because he was simply too familiar with the Fighting-type Gym?
"It was alright, won three matches," Lu Yang said.
Ye Gai patted his shoulder: "Good, you have my style from back then! What about Xiao Chen?"
"I also encountered Falinks and gained something!" Chen Kai happily shared with Teacher Ye Gai.
"Good! By the way, where are Xiao Bai and Xiao Sun?" Ye Gai looked around and asked.
"They said they went to the yoga studio," Chen Kai replied.
"No? I just came from that direction," Ye Gai said strangely.
Lu Yang took out his phone and saw a message from Bai Yuchun: "Senior Brother, we went shopping. Remember to cover for us!"
Lu Yang looked at Ye Gai standing behind him: "Emmm..."
Ye Gai was amused by his anger: "It's fine, I'll make them do extra training tomorrow."
