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Chapter 183: Ryozuki's Lucario…
Even though the World Tree had been healed, Qinling's full recovery was still far from immediate.
As a result—
The defenses around Aura Town had been significantly strengthened.
On the streets, enforcement officers patrolled with Growlithes, keeping watch for wild Pokémon that might appear.
And today—
It seemed to be Green-Life Berry Export Day.
Over a dozen trucks were parked along the roadside, loading crate after crate of berries.
But then—
Near one of the vendor stalls—
Hikaru spotted a Bulbasaur, its foot shackled in chains.
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Ever since Hikaru disappeared from its sight—
This Bulbasaur had remained near Aura Town.
That human had opened its eyes to a new world.
In the vast Qinling Forest, without strength, even your home could be taken away.
It desperately wanted to become stronger…
But before that—
It had to survive.
The Raticate Swarm had gathered countless Rattata across hundreds of miles.
As a result—
Everything edible in the area had been devoured.
Even the grass had almost been gnawed away.
And while Grass-type Pokémon could sustain themselves through photosynthesis,
It wasn't enough to fuel growth and strength.
Nearby, the vendors were chatting among themselves—
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"Sigh… Even though the Rattata are gone, wild Pokémon still keep stealing our berries."
"Yeah… I caught one just yesterday. The poor thing looked like it hadn't eaten in days. I let it go out of pity."
"Seems like those Rattata wiped out the whole area's food supply…"
"That's not even the worst part—now there's Dugtrio everywhere, digging up our fields!"
"And Beedrill too… It's been a nightmare."
"So, what are you going to do with that Bulbasaur you caught?"
"I don't know… My kid's only ten, so he can't capture a Pokémon yet. I'll probably turn it in to the authorities."
The vendor who caught Bulbasaur let out a helpless sigh.
At this point, they understood why wild Pokémon were attacking their farms.
"Hikaru, the young hero?"
Just as Hikaru was about to approach the familiar Bulbasaur,
The vendor suddenly called out—
Which instantly froze him in place.
What kind of ridiculous title is that?!
It was clear—
This vendor was one of the farmers from the orchard Hikaru had defended.
"Everyone, look! This is the young hero who saved our orchards!"
And just like that—
Even the merchants loading the trucks turned to look.
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"Hikaru? You mean the guy who won the National High School Tournament?"
"Damn, he's already an Advanced Trainer?!"
"I almost missed him! If he hadn't stopped the Rattata Swarm, our harvest would've been ruined!"
"Hikaru! Come buy Green-Life Berries! On the house!"
"Hey, my daughter just turned sixteen. Here's her picture—"
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The effects of Hikaru's [Shapeshifting Mask] instantly vanished.
A wave of townspeople swarmed toward him.
One vendor giving him free Green-Life Berries—
Triggered a chain reaction.
Soon, he had a mountain of berries being pushed into his arms.
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"Enough, enough! My bag is already full!"
"I can't carry any more!"
"Everyone, stop for a moment!"
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Hikaru had to activate his Aura just to amplify his voice.
Only then did the crowd finally settle down.
He cleared his throat and spoke seriously—
"I really appreciate your generosity… But let's talk about something more important."
"That Rattata Swarm left the wild Pokémon in a terrible state."
"If you can, I hope you'll consider helping them."
"Of course, if you don't want to feed them for free—maybe let them work for their food?"
"For example—Dugtrio could help you plow the soil."
"Beedrill could help with pollination."
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His words made the farmers fall into deep thought.
Pokémon could be incredibly useful.
But…
A merchant spoke up, pouring cold water on their excitement—
"Kid, that sounds great in theory."
"But wild Pokémon have strong instincts. You can't just make them stay and work."
"Even if some agree, communication will still be a huge problem."
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Hikaru was about to respond—
But before he could—
A calm voice echoed through everyone's minds.
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"I will handle it."
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Everyone froze in place.
That voice—
It had come out of nowhere.
Like a whisper directly into their souls.
Mind Telepathy!
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If the others were merely stunned,
Hikaru was completely shocked.
Only Legendary Pokémon or certain Psychic Pokémon could use telepathy.
Aside from them—
The only time he had ever heard it…
Was from that giant Dragonite.
And now—
Even though the voice spoke directly into their minds,
Everyone turned toward the source instantly.
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In the morning mist—
A tall figure slowly approached.
Despite its calm, measured steps—
It reached them in just a few blinks.
The moment Hikaru laid eyes on it—
His pupils shrank.
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[Pokémon: Lucario]
[Ability: Justified]
[Gender: Male]
[Potential: Tier 3 Legendary]
[Level: 90]
[Moves: Aura Sphere, Mega Punch, Bullet Punch, Extreme Speed, Detect, Swords Dance, Calm Mind, Metal Sound…]
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No doubt about it.
This was a Level 90 Lucario.
And the moment it stepped forward—
Hikaru knew exactly who it was.
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Ryozuki's Lucario.
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Its appearance was almost identical to his own Lucario.
Even their builds were the same.
But this one—
Felt different.
It was calmer.
More composed.
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"Lucario?"
The farmers and merchants all murmured in disbelief.
Among them—
A few of the older residents seemed to recognize it.
One of them hesitantly asked—
"Are you… Ryozuki's Lucario?"
Lucario nodded slightly.
And the moment it did—
Hikaru's Aura flared instinctively.
Yet—
No matter how hard he tried,
He couldn't sense Lucario's presence.
It was as if—
It had merged with nature itself.
Even when facing the giant Dragonite, he had never experienced anything like this…
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