Chương 117: The scene was chaotic for a time.

Chapter 117 The scene was once chaotic

"Teacher, even gym leaders can admit defeat, right?"

Once Cattleya and Lu Sha's figures had completely disappeared at the end of the dojo, Hyota hesitated before stepping forward and quietly asked the question that had been bothering him.

He felt that while Iwasaki-sensei's insistence on fighting was indeed tragic, there was no need to persist in such a way under such absolute overwhelming strength.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Iwasaki slapped the yellow helmet of the trainer with a sharp crack, laughing and scolding, "As Gym Leaders, our duty is not only to protect the city, but also to guide new Trainers and be their role models. If we're the first to surrender when faced with a strong opponent, what can the challengers learn from us? How to assess the situation and surrender in battle?"

Iwasaki's smile faded, his gaze becoming deep and serious: "Hyōta, as the future heir to the Black Gold Gym, you better remember this! The most important thing for a trainer is to always maintain the passion for battle! If a trainer's blood runs cold, then he should retire."

He paused, then said in an unquestionable tone, "Get ready. I will submit an application to the League, and you will take over as the gym leader next year."

"ah?!"

Piao Tai's eyes widened suddenly, and he was momentarily at a loss for words: "But... but teacher, you're still so passionate! And I can't do it, can I? I definitely can't handle such a heavy responsibility!"

He only has one Aggron that has reached the Gym Leader level, and it was a Pokémon that his family had prepared for him since he was a child. How could he be qualified to become a Gym Leader?

"I said you're good, so you're good! Stop talking nonsense!" Iwasaki slapped his helmet again.

"I really am at the age where I should retire."

Actually, it's not a question of whether Piao Tai is good or not.

Rather, it was during that battle that Iwasaki truly felt that he was getting old.

It's not physical aging, but a decline in mindset.

Facing the Heavenly King-level Cattleya just now, his fighting spirit, which should have been boiling, had somehow completely cooled down. If he were the only one present, without Piao Tai watching from the side, he probably would have already said "I admit defeat".

Having lost the courage to challenge stronger opponents, he is no longer fit to be the gym leader.

Meanwhile, outside the dojo.

"Click! (That museum owner is quite interesting.)" Lu Sha walked ahead and couldn't help but chuckle.

Just now, during the battle, Iwasaki's inner struggle and determination were completely transparent to the young lady's telepathic connection.

"Trainers, perhaps, are just a group of pure people like this," Cattleya said softly.

"Unfortunately, I'm not. I can't experience that exhilarating feeling of blood boiling."

She's not the hot-blooded type at all, but she respects those pure trainers.

Lu Sha taught her.

Everyone who fights for their beliefs, regardless of their profession, deserves respect.

"Click! (What does it matter? Maybe it'll happen while we're fighting.)" Lu Sha shrugged indifferently.

The joy of battling is something that not everyone can experience.

Back when he was under Lei Si's command, didn't he also find it completely unpleasant?

It's only three days old, and you're forcing it to fight to the death against an Ice-type Pokémon that has a natural advantage over it? What kind of fun and excitement is that?

Even if the young lady has no passion for fighting, it doesn't matter.

Once he grows up, the young lady won't need to lift a finger; he'll carry her on his own.

"I hope so."

A smile played on Cattleya's lips as she quietly reached out and grasped Lu Sha's hand.

Lu Sha's thoughts have always been easy to understand; even without telepathy, she can guess what the other person is thinking.

"Please wait! You two in front, please wait a moment!"

Just as the two were about to mount the one-horned rhinoceros, a series of urgent shouts came from behind them.

Lu Sha turned around and saw that it was the boy in shorts she had met at the entrance of the dojo earlier.

"Is there something you need?"

Cattleya turned around, her tone calm.

"Hello! My name is Ono!" The boy in shorts ran up, panting, looked up, and politely asked with expectant eyes, "Excuse me, did you get your coal badge?"

"Got it." Cattleya nodded gently.

She could sense that the boy in front of her had no negative emotions; his mind was filled with a longing for battle.

Faced with this purity, she wasn't so indifferent as to refuse to communicate.

After all, Lu Sha had said that she would try to get used to the daily life of a Sinnoh champion.

Although it isn't now, it will be soon.

"That's great! You must be even stronger than the Black Gold Master! I... can I have a match with you?" Ono clenched his fists excitedly, his voice filled with trepidation and barely suppressed excitement.

Cattleya tilted her head slightly and suddenly asked, "Why? Just because I'm strong?"

The boy in front of her reminded her of Cynthia and Pal; it seemed that all the trainers except her possessed this kind of purity in their bones.

Even Karuni has similar traits.

"Yes! To challenge all the powerful trainers and battle them! That's my dream, and that's the path of training for Geodude and me!"

Ono grinned, revealing his white teeth, and in sync with the little punching stone at his feet, he made an energetic punching motion.

"Let's have a match then."

Cattleya, who had originally intended to refuse, suddenly changed her mind for some unknown reason.

Do you find the thrill and fun of battles exciting?

Recalling the topics she had just discussed with Lu Sha, a rare sense of interest suddenly arose in her heart.

"Haha, that's great! I know a fantastic venue nearby, come with me!"

Led by Ono's enthusiasm, the group arrived at the Pokémon Center's backyard battle arena.

It's very lively here, with many new trainers sparring around.

"Come on! My partner is Geodude! You should also release your powerful Pokémon as soon as possible. Even if the strength difference is huge, I will never give up easily!" Ono said with great enthusiasm.

"Click! (Young lady, what are you going to do?)" Lu Sha stood with his arms crossed outside the field, joking with great interest.

This battle wasn't something he accepted, and based on his understanding of the young lady, she definitely wouldn't let him bully a newbie.

"Can I borrow your Mini Dragon?"

Cattleya blinked and generously extended her fair hand to Lu Sha.

"Click! (What are you talking about lending it to? My little brother is your Pokémon, isn't he?)" Without any hesitation, Lu Sha took out a Poké Ball containing a Dratini from his bag and placed it in Cattleya's hand.

One-horned rhinoceros: "Moo! Moo! (Why not me? Even a rhinoceros can serve the young lady!)"

"Crack! (You'd better stay out of the way. Your level is too high. If you go up there and kick Geodude, you'll be begging it not to die!)" After driving away the rhinoceros vying for favor, Lu Sha stood smiling on the sidelines.

Watching Cattleya, unusually, not use her psychic powers, walk to the command position like an ordinary rookie trainer, and then obediently release Dratini, who clumsily battles with Geodude.

Mini Dragon Rating: 11 Techniques: Dragon Breath (Proficient), Tornado (Proficient), Glare (Beginner), Bind (Beginner), Electromagnetic Wave (Beginner) To be honest, compared to a week ago, this little guy has only leveled up a bit, but his skill proficiency has hardly improved at all. He is still more than 200 proficiency points away from mastering Dragon Breath.

It's fair to say that the Dratini's current combat power is essentially zero.

But coincidentally, the enemy jungler's Geomancer was also a newbie.

Levels below 12, they don't even know how to stomp, they only know how to use four random moves: impact, rounding, rock grinding, and rolling.

"Geosphere, use Tackle!"

"Minidragon, get out of the way!"

"Damn it! Didn't hit anything! Geodude, keep hitting!"

"Mini Dragon, Tornado!"

"Ah! It's a tornado! Geodude, quickly use your Coil to hold it up!"

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"" The battle on the field was chaotic at times, a truly epic clash of idiots.

Watching Gadalia anxiously shouting commands from the sidelines like a novice trainer, and then seeing Dratini and Geodude react with an unusually slow, turn-based sluggishness, as if from a game of turn-based strategy.

"Click click click!"

Lu Sha, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but laugh out loud, making a shark-like sound.

Who would have thought that after Gadriya lost her superpowers, the battle style would look like this?

Of course, this cannot be blamed on Cattleya.

She and the Dratini didn't have much chemistry to begin with, and besides, the little guy had never really fought properly since he was captured.

Even if a Pokémon hasn't received any real combat training, it's impossible for an Elite 1 trainer to lead it just by talking.

but...

Seeing the vivid expression on Cattleya's face as she focused intently, and the genuine smile of happiness, Lu Sha's smile deepened.

Who cares about the intensity of the battles? As long as the young lady is happy, that's enough.

Judging by their ages, Cattleya might be even younger than Ono.

A little girl of this age should be enjoying this carefree happiness to the fullest.