Pokémon Breeder In One Piece!

"Found it!"

When Kirito noticed that the fresh fish he left at the entrance of an alley was missing, he immediately knew that a Pokémon had been there.

Even if it wasn't the cat-like Pokémon, Sneasel, it was likely another Pokémon.

This remote town had very few players, and those who were around were busy completing quests. They wouldn't pay attention to items like fresh fish lying in an alley.

Even if someone noticed, players wouldn't waste time checking it out since fish had no practical use for them.

As Kirito ventured deeper into the alley, he heard a strange sound coming from within—like the slicing of a fish with a sword.

"Sneasel."

The alley was dark, and Kirito could only make out a vague silhouette.

But he saw the green name "Sneasel" above the figure's head, confirming his target.

"Snea?"

Sneasel noticed Kirito and turned to look at him curiously, its eyes showing no trace of fear.

Pokémon were intelligent creatures. This Sneasel, in particular, knew that players wouldn't attack Pokémon within the town, so it had stayed here to recover from its injuries.

If this were out in the wild, it wouldn't let a human get so close.

Kirito remained silent, pulling out the [Potion] as he walked straight toward Sneasel.

He didn't think there was a need to communicate with it—he just needed to use the item.

Even though Izuna's Growlithe displayed a lot of personality, Kirito still saw Pokémon as highly intelligent AI-driven data.

Swoosh!

[HP-5]

Kirito flinched as a fish head hit him squarely. He looked down at the fish on the ground, then back at Sneasel in confusion.

The Sneasel, now standing upright, was holding the fish's tail and licking the bones clean while giving Kirito a provocative look.

"?"

Although Kirito felt provoked, he wasn't angry.

What puzzled him was how lifelike this game's monsters had become.

"It seems this quest isn't as simple as I thought. I need to find a way to approach Sneasel," Kirito muttered, frowning as he thought of a plan.

Soon, he came up with an idea. Taking another fish from his inventory, he held it up and waved it at Sneasel.

Sneasel burped

Sneasel glanced at Kirito dismissively, then let out a loud burp.

However, its demeanor softened slightly. It seemed to realize that this human had left the earlier fish for it.

In the world of Pokémon, the saying "a favor must be repaid" held true.

Kirito scratched his head, feeling stuck. No matter what he tried, he couldn't seem to win Sneasel's trust.

Looking through his inventory, he found nothing else useful, as most of his items were basic recovery tools meant for players.

"Wait, what's this?"

Suddenly, Kirito's eyes lit up as he spotted an item.

He pulled out a fluffy yarn ball labeled [Growlithe's Toy Yarn Ball].

As Izuna's disciple, Kirito often had to help care for Growlithe, which included carrying some of its toys in his bag.

Before Kirito could decide if the yarn ball would work, a black blur darted past and snatched it.

Kirito froze.

'So fast!'

Looking down, he saw Sneasel now playing with the yarn ball at his feet.

Kirito was shocked. In that brief moment, he couldn't keep up with Sneasel's movements.

This confirmed his suspicion—this Sneasel wasn't an ordinary Pokémon. Its level was undoubtedly high, and it had likely poured all its points into speed during level-ups, with other stats only increasing by default.

"Snea~"

Sneasel acted like an ordinary cat, clutching the yarn ball and rolling around on the ground.

Kirito seized the opportunity, crouching down and using the [Potion] on it.

Since he couldn't see where Sneasel's injury was in the dark alley, he was relieved the item worked automatically upon use.

Sneasel purred contentedly

Feeling its body recovering, Sneasel looked up at Kirito. Spotting the empty potion bottle in his hand, it stood up.

'The quest didn't complete. What does that mean? Did the item fail, or is this not the right Sneasel?'

Kirito frowned, unsure of what to do next. Would he need to return to the church and request another potion from the NPC?

"Snea."

While Kirito was lost in thought, Sneasel nudged him, snapping him out of his daze.

"What is it?"

Looking into Sneasel's intelligent eyes, Kirito instinctively asked.

At that moment, he forgot Sneasel was just data in the game.

"Snea."

Sneasel gestured for Kirito to follow as it walked out of the alley.

For the first time, Kirito saw Sneasel in full light. It matched Izuna's description perfectly, with sharp claws glinting coldly.

Sneasel led Kirito to the plains outside town. Along the way, curious players asked if it was Kirito's Pokémon, but he just smiled and stayed quiet.

[Sneasel has challenged you to a 1v1 duel.]

"What?! Pokémon can challenge players to duels?!"

Kirito was stunned.

He wasn't surprised that Pokémon could fight in duels, but the fact that a Pokémon initiated the duel caught him off guard.

Unknown to most players, Pokémon had interfaces similar to players'. In a sense, they were also "players" in this game.

[Accept]

Despite his confusion, Kirito accepted the duel.

He didn't want to risk ending the interaction and potentially losing out on something important.

"Snea~"

Sneasel's casual expression turned sharp and vicious. Its species was known for being cunning and ruthless.

Pretending to charge clumsily, Sneasel raised its claws for an obvious attack.

"Hmm?"

Kirito found the move suspicious but instinctively prepared to defend.

Deep down, he still saw Sneasel as a game monster, not a sentient being with its own mind.

This underestimation cost him.

Sneasel suddenly sped up, ducking low and lunging forward. Its claws slashed wildly at Kirito's face.

[HP -12] x5

Although Sneasel's attacks didn't deal much damage individually, their speed quickly whittled away 60 HP.

Kirito's total HP was only 600 since he hadn't invested much in endurance.

"...!"

Learning from the first exchange, Kirito grew cautious, his expression serious.

If this had happened in a labyrinth zone, it could have been fatal.

Although Pokémon's stats were only one-fifth of a player's, wild monsters in labyrinth zones were evenly matched with players in terms of stats.

"Snea."

Sneasel smirked and launched another fierce assault.

This time, it held nothing back. Having revealed its true strength, there was no need to pretend anymore.

'Fast and brutal.'

Even with his dual-wielding style, known for its speed, Kirito struggled to keep up with Sneasel's relentless attacks.

Its low attacks and unpredictable movements sent chills down Kirito's spine.

In the end, Kirito barely won, relying on his superior stats and equipment.

'I'm still too weak.'

Though victorious, Kirito wasn't satisfied. He gripped his swords tightly, reflecting on how much he relied on external advantages.

He realized that stronger monsters like Sneasel existed in this game, and without his current advantages, he wouldn't stand a chance.

[Congratulations on completing "Injured Sneasel."]

[Rewards: 300 Currency, 300 Experience, "Sneasel's Favor."]

[Sneasel's Favor: Guarantees a 100% success rate when using a "Diamond Contract" on this Sneasel.]

"This is..."

Kirito's eyes lit up, his earlier frustration vanishing.

He had personally witnessed Sneasel's strength. If he could make it his Pokémon, his leveling efficiency would soar.

Even better, Sneasel's dual-wielding combat style resembled Izuna's teachings in the [Uchiha Sword Style].

Their synergy was undeniable.

Without hesitation, Kirito used the [Diamond Contract] on Sneasel from his inventory.

The next moment, Sneasel was captured by a Poké Ball. The ball's red light flashed twice before falling still.

[Congratulations on obtaining the sub-class "Trainer."]

[Congratulations on capturing the Pokémon "Sneasel."]

Sneasel (Male)

Level: 7

Type: Dark, Ice

Skills: Scratch, Leer, Taunt

Stats: HP 100, MP 100, Attack 20, Defense 10, Special Attack 10, Special Defense 10, Speed 50

Trainer: Kirito

(End of Chapter)

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