Chapter 42: Chapter 42:The Reasonable Use of Tactics
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"Sewaddle~"
Swadloon, who had been watching from the side, used String Shot to retrieve the fish and knife that Natsume had dropped.
"Dragonair~"
Dragonair also noticed the Feebas.
Curious, it swam closer.
This Feebas had inherited a Dragon-type move.
According to genetic research, this indicates that it must have Dragon-type Pokémon lineage.
The possibility of Dragon-type Pokémon and Feebas breeding is quite low, but the chances of it being just Milotic are much higher.
A level thirty Wild Feebas, with such high potential.
Natsume felt that even without the beautiful scales, it could eventually evolve completely on its own power.
Natsume looked at the Feebas, feeling a surge of emotion.
"Feebas, let's have a battle."
Natsume said to the Feebas, "If you lose, you come with me."
Dragonair swam to face Feebas, taking a battle stance.
Feebas looked at Dragonair, then at Natsume.
Feebas: Me?
You want me to fight Dragonair?
After a moment of silence, Feebas suddenly took a deep breath.
Water Pulse!
Feebas charged straight at Natsume.
"Swadloon!"
Swadloon immediately positioned itself in front of Natsume.
Protect!
A Barrier appeared!
Bang!
Protect blocked Feebas's Water Pulse.
"Very wild indeed."
Natsume looked at the Feebas in the water and asked, "Do you want to battle Swadloon?"
"Sure."
"Swadloon, Razor Leaf!"
"Sewaddle~"
In front of Swadloon, a large number of Razor Leaves condensed, then all shot towards the water.
Feebas dove down directly.
Feebas flexibly swam its body, dodging the Razor Leaves that shot into the water.
"Swadloon, retreat a little."
Natsume had Swadloon move a bit away from the riverbank.
Just as Natsume's command was issued, several scales flew out from the river water.
They shot towards Swadloon.
Swadloon dodged left and right, avoiding Feebas's Scale Shot.
Glub, glub~
Feebas resurfaced, looking at Natsume and Swadloon.
Natsume was momentarily puzzled.
Swadloon really had a hard time dealing with this Feebas.
Likewise, Feebas also couldn't deal with Natsume's Swadloon.
Because one was in the water, and the other on the shore.
Even though Natsume could have Dragonair knock out Feebas directly, since this Feebas chose to attack Natsume, it meant that it also wanted to understand what kind of Trainer this human, who wanted to capture it, was like.
Natsume stared at Feebas and thought for a moment before having an idea.
"Swadloon, you do this."
Natsume quietly explained his tactics to Swadloon.
After listening, Swadloon showed a somewhat strange expression.
Natsume gave a thumbs-up to Swadloon, saying, "This is called the reasonable use of tactics."
Feebas was still floating on the surface of the water, watching Natsume.
Natsume said, "Swadloon, Razor Leaf!"
As Natsume issued the command, he moved closer to the riverbank.
"Sewaddle~"
Swadloon once again used Razor Leaf.
Feebas thought, what a boring move.
Feebas immediately dove down, avoiding Razor Leaf.
Natsume took out a Poké Ball.
After the Razor Leaf, Feebas leaped out of the water and took a deep breath.
Feebas prepared to unleash Dragon Breath!
"Now's the time!"
Natsume seized the opportunity and threw the Poké Ball toward Feebas!
Whap!
A perfect hit.
"Swadloon!"
Natsume looked at Swadloon.
Swadloon instantly fired String Shot from its mouth.
String Shot wrapped around the Poké Ball and then pulled the Poké Ball to the shore.
Bam~
The Poké Ball and the string wrapped around it exploded open!
Plop~
Feebas jumped and found itself thrown into a clump of grass.
"Nice job, Swadloon~"
Natsume raised his fist and cheerfully ran up to Feebas, saying, "So, Feebas, do you want to continue fighting?"
Feebas's slightly dazed gaze stared at Natsume, as if saying: amazing.
Feebas stopped moving.
Natsume looked at the now non-struggling Feebas and took out a Poké Ball again: "Since that's the case, come on in, Feebas."
Shake~ Ding~
Potential Champion Feebas, successfully captured!
"Awooo~"
Arcanine ran back.
It was drawn back by the sound of battle.
"Servine~"
Servine followed behind and also ran back.
Servine was holding a few Berries in its arms.
"Arcanine, Servine, let me introduce you to a new friend."
Natsume said as he aimed Feebas's Poké Ball at the river water: "Come out, Feebas."
"Awooo~"
Arcanine climbed to the riverbank, curiously looking at Feebas, then playfully reached out a paw, wanting to pat Feebas's head.
Puh~
Feebas splashed a burst of water at Arcanine's face.
"Awooo."
Arcanine stepped back, using its paw to touch its wet fur.
Natsume laughed, saying, "Arcanine, this Feebas has quite a wild personality, so you better not mess with it."
"Servine~."
Servine waved at Feebas as a greeting.
Inside the tent.
Minccino looked at the neatly cleaned sleeping bag with hands on its hips, displaying a satisfied expression.
"Ralts~"
Ralts suddenly appeared, holding a bowl.
This startled Minccino.
"Ralts~"
Ralts handed the bowl to Minccino.
"Ralts~"
Ralts moved a little closer to Minccino with the bowl that Natsume had left behind.
Minccino reached out to take it.
"Ralts, disappearing once again."
This Ralts was quite cautious.
Minccino carried the bowl that Ralts had returned and left the tent, running toward Natsume, who was cooking fish soup.
"Minccino~"