Greatest Pokémon Trainer

"Fang Yuan, step aside, I'm going to kill this guy!"

Luo Kuo gathered a Fire Blast in his mouth, his red pupils filled with frustration, and he glared at the Mane Rock Werewolf behind Fang Yuan.

"Awoo... (Whimper...)"

"Luo Kuo, calm down..." Fang Yuan wanted to figure out what was going on.

"So what happened."

"If it's the Mane Rock Werewolf's fault, I won't let it off the hook first!!"

Mane Rock Werewolf: Ծ‸Ծ

"Alright."

Luo Kuo also wanted Fang Yuan to judge fairly, so he reluctantly dispersed the Fire Blast.

The story began a month ago.

Back then, to make amends with the World Tree, the Mane Rock Werewolf took the initiative and suggested that the World Tree should beat it up to vent its anger.

After Dream conveyed the message, the World Tree was very "generous" and immediately agreed to forgive the Mane Rock Werewolf after beating it up a hundred times.

Subsequently, the Mane Rock Werewolf followed Dream back to the World Tree.

Being beaten up is a mixed blessing; since it wouldn't kill it, it might as well be considered physical training.

Weren't the defense and willpower of Monferno all honed by taking a beating?

However, you can't generalize the physiques of dogs and monkeys.

Monferno's willpower became incredibly strong through its everyday beatings.

But that wasn't the case for the Mane Rock Werewolf.

After being beaten up for a long period, the Mane Rock Werewolf didn't train its "Unyielding Heart" trait at all. Instead, during the process, it automatically mastered the "Double Returns" move.

This move, some trainers also like to call it "Return Fist."

It's the signature move of Meowth from the Team Rocket in the anime, which can take physical damage and return it double to the opponent.

Though it was unexpected that the Mane Rock Werewolf mastered this move after being beaten for so long, it was plausible.

However, what was abnormal was the fact that after mastering Double Returns, the Mane Rock Werewolf's personality seemed to change.

Under the state of Double Returns, the more it was beaten, the more refreshed and excited it felt. Its original crazed, daredevil nature transformed into a masochistic nature.

The stronger the opponent's force, the more refreshing it found the Double Returns.

Now, it doesn't like to attack proactively anymore. It prefers to wait for the enemy to beat it up, then reveals a pleased expression as it weirdly reflects the moves back.

Normal Mane Rock Werewolves get fired up when facing stronger opponents.

But Fang Yuan's Mane Rock Werewolf had changed into one that wanted to be beaten by stronger opponents more, to experience their strength, and then bounce it back.

However, to a certain extent, such a Mane Rock Werewolf's willpower also didn't seem weak?

Now that the Mane Rock Werewolf's personality traits and battle style had mysteriously evolved into this by the World Tree, it was no wonder Luo Kuo got angry.

After all, it intended to raise the Mane Rock Werewolf into an "Overlord of the World, Scornful of Heaven and Earth" kind of Pokemon.

Take a look at what the Mane Rock Werewolf has become now, playing these weird and heretical tactics, dropping its battle style down to the bottom when it goes out to fight.

You're a speed-focused Pokemon and you're training yourself like you're a tank, does that make any sense?

"Woof!! (I'm training an indestructible body.)"

Luo Kuo: "I'm going to kill you."

Mane Rock Werewolf: "Awoo!! (Don't use Fire Blast, hit me with Iron Tail.)"

Fang Yuan: "......"

Fang Yuan felt that in the time it took him to study a ball, the style of the Mane Rock Werewolf had completely veered off.

"Is using the 'Double Returns' move really that thrilling?" Fang Yuan asked.

"Woof... (It's blissful for both body and mind, too bad I can't learn Mirror Coat...)"

You're not satisfied with physical attack skills, now you also want to get hit by special attacks??

Seeing Luo Kuo's pupils nearly igniting with anger, Fang Yuan quickly spoke up for the Mane Rock Werewolf.

"Alright, Luo Kuo, moves are innocent. It's just that the design of 'Double Returns' is like this... Maybe it's really comfortable ahem ahem ahem..."

"Think about it, one day in the future, if Creator of the Earth Groudon swings a 40-meter Precipice Blades at the Mane Rock Werewolf, and it calmly stands there to take the hit, then successfully rebounds a Precipice Blades using its indestructible body, wouldn't that also be pretty impressive?"

"It's not as bad as you imagine, right? So, let's not hit it for now."

"I'll take it with me to help me capture a Pokemon."

Mane Rock Werewolf: "Woof woof woof~~ (Yes, yes.)"

"Huh."

After Fang Yuan put it that way, Luo Kuo suddenly felt there was some sense in it, but it had a nagging feeling that Fang Yuan was just sweet-talking it.

By the time Luo Kuo realized what was happening, Fang Yuan had already taken the Mane Rock Werewolf far away.

"Anyway, don't show up in front of Luo Kuo for the next couple of days. Now follow me to capture a heavyweight Pokemon for experiments," Fang Yuan said.

"Woof!!" The Mane Rock Werewolf obediently followed Fang Yuan.

Its strength was now at the master level, and apart from the Thousand-year Gengar, no one in the Sun and Moon Forest could rival it, so Fang Yuan had no problem taking it to capture Pokemon.

However, as they headed to the Sun and Moon Forest, Fang Yuan felt frustrated.

Although he didn't oppose the Double Returns moves, do normal Pokemon really get excited when using this move?

When he challenged the Road of Champions, the Meowth that took hits didn't seem very happy either.

Fang Yuan turned his head to look at the Mane Rock Werewolf behind him.

The original fighting style of the Mane Rock Werewolf was like a mad dog, recklessly charging at its opponent in battle, unafraid of killing the enemy at the cost of almost destroying itself. Its battle will was extremely outstanding. Such a character, turning into one that favored Double Returns like an M-type personality who doesn't fear pain, made some sense. However...

Mane Rock Werewolf: (⺻▽⺻)

"Forget it; what exactly is going on will be clear after a fight." Fang Yuan said silently in his heart.

...

Fang Yuan didn't find heavyweight Pokemon like Onix or Rolling Rock, but in a thicket, he stumbled upon someone deep in Rest.

Crabby.

This Crabby seemed well-developed, over two meters in size, with a thick layer of fat. Fang Yuan estimated its weight to be over 400kg, perhaps even reaching 500kg.

Its strength was probably at the Professional level.

There's such a big guy in Sun and Moon Forest? Fang Yuan wasn't too sure.

But that was not important now. If it was just at the Professional level, then today's experimental subject was you.

"Mane Rock Werewolf, Sharp Stone Attack, I want to test the results of your training! Remember, do it gently, just enough to wake it up," Fang Yuan said to the Mane Rock Werewolf that walked up to him.

"Woof!!"

Upon receiving the order, the Mane Rock Werewolf immediately nodded, flicked its body, and instantly conjured a one-meter-long conical sharp stone in front of it.

Some Pokemon use Sharp Stone Attack by thrusting a row of sharp stones from the ground, while others congregate sharp stones in front of them and thrust them at the opponent like throwing...

Fang Yuan's Mane Rock Werewolf's Sharp Stone Attack pattern belonged to the latter, but due to special training methods, its Sharp Stone Attack underwent a morphological change.

When it was a young Rock Puppy, it had learned Rotating Splashing Sand from Eevee, and after evolving, it had mastered its exclusive Z-Move, Splintered Stormshards.

Thus, after Fang Yuan's suggestion, it could give rotating properties to basic Moves like "Sharp Stone Attack" and "Rock Slide" through its control ability.

Like the sharp stone right now, rotating at high speed under the control of the Mane Rock Werewolf, significantly increasing its penetrative power.

Around the sharp stone, intense micro currents of air swirled, picking up small rocks, resembling a Sharp Stone Storm. This was the most powerful Move Mane Rock Werewolf could perform without using a Z-Move!

Of course, the Mane Rock Werewolf was in control of its strength, and despite the sharp stone 'bang' hitting Crabby's belly and causing acute pain, it didn't inflict any serious damage.

However, this could just be what Fang Yuan and the Mane Rock Werewolf wished for, because being disrupted during Rest seemed capable of making Crabby even more furious than being severely injured.

Crabby: ヽ(｀⌒´メ)ノ

"HAWOOOO!!!!!!!"

With a "Boom," Crabby suddenly got up, its previously squinted eyes now wide open, pupils red as if it had activated the Outrage Move, as if its anger had materialized, forming strong killing intent around it.

"HAWOO!!"

After identifying the culprit who disturbed its Rest, Crabby directly gathered the Move "Million-Ton Heavy Fist" in its right hand, smashing it towards the Mane Rock Werewolf.

Next, Fang Yuan didn't give any command.

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Because he discovered that the Mane Rock Werewolf was already shimmering with the light of "Double Returns" and excitedly rushed forward.

The angry strike from Crabby tasted delicious to the Mane Rock Werewolf, and it couldn't wait to savor the wonderful sensation that the hit would bring to its body.

"If you're going to use 'Double Returns,' just use it. Why the heck are you charging in to take a hit? Can't you just coolly stand there and wait? That'd be more stylish. No wonder Luo Kuo wants to beat you to death, and now I do too," Fang Yuan held his forehead.

This is a classic case of not knowing how to show off properly!!

"What a waste of your Waveguide Talent. You could be as carefree as the wind, perceive every attack, and remain unscathed, but you insist on crashing into other people's Moves."

"Can't think too much, I understand why Luo Kuo is angry now."

While Fang Yuan was making his sarcastic comments, Crabby's Million-Ton Heavy Fist had already smashed onto the head of the Mane Rock Werewolf, who, in a brutish manner, took on the punch with its head.

Its gaze and expression were as twisted as Hisoka's smile from 'Hunter X Hunter,' and it even let out a "howl" from its mouth.

Boom!!!

Clearly, Crabby's Million-Ton Heavy Fist didn't do much damage to the Mane Rock Werewolf, as the force was directly returned doubled back to Crabby.

The huge shockwave instantly flung Crabby several meters away, causing it to roll away like a ball.

"Howl... (Is that all you've got?)"

After sending Crabby flying, the gleeful expression on the Mane Rock Werewolf's face slowly faded, replaced by a look of regret. That punch wasn't angry enough; you need to be angrier. Come on, hit me with a more furious strike!!

"Okay, you're done," Fang Yuan said.

Fang Yuan didn't want to watch the Mane Rock Werewolf fight anymore.

This dog is sick; it needs to be retrained when it gets back. For now...

Fang Yuan pulled out a Heavy Ball from his pocket and threw it forcefully at the dazed Crabby.

The moment the Heavy Ball made contact with Crabby, it triggered its effect. After a flash of white light, the big fella was sucked into the Poké Ball.

At this moment, Fang Yuan's eyes narrowed, his heart throbbing with excitement.

Thump-thump-thump... thump-thump-thump... ding!!

After a short while, when the net-like structure inside the Poké Ball presumably secured Crabby, the Heavy Ball stopped shaking and lay still.

"Did it work??"

As the Heavy Ball came to a rest, Fang Yuan quickly ran over to pick it up under the bewildered gaze of the Mane Rock Werewolf, showing the same pleased expression the Werewolf had earlier.

"I really am a genius."

"Big guy, can you hear me? Cooperate for a bit. In a moment, you'll help me test whether this Poké Ball is more comfortable, or if an ordinary one feels better. It won't take much time, and I'll let you go. As a reward, I'll even give you a month's supply of Energy Blocks!"

"How about it?"

With a slight smile on his face, Fang Yuan thought that the Heavy Ball was just the first step. Next, hopefully, even the Super Ball, Ultra Ball, and Master Ball could be manufactured in the new era of Poké Balls he was pioneering.

Pokémon Expo, here I come again!

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