Chapter 69: Chapter 69:The Joyful Practice of Dragon-type Z-Moves
"It's not over yet!"
A loud shout came from the TV!
Natsume was sitting on the sofa, holding the soft Ralts and Jirachi while watching a movie.
This was an action-packed film.
The story was about a youth growing up together with his Charmander.
At this moment, the story had reached its climax.
The youth looked at the Charizard that had already fallen in the arena and shouted, "Charizard!"
"Show your guts!"
"Get up!"
"Come on!"
Charizard gasped for air, struggling to stand up again.
"Charizard, let them see our bond!"
In the movie,
memories of training, adventures, and battles flashed in the youth's and Charizard's minds simultaneously.
After the memories!
The youth and Charizard locked eyes.
The youth shouted, "This is our final move!"
"Burn with all our body, heart, soul, and strength!"
The youth crossed his arms and began to gather energy.
"Roar!"
Charizard let out a fierce roar.
Natsume, holding potato chips, said, "This guy is so passionate! He's really working hard."
Jirachi took a potato chip from Natsume's hand and looked equally excited: "Burn it up~"
On the TV,
the figures of the youth and Charizard began to overlap.
"Limit Break!"
"Roar!"
"Inferno Overdrive!"
A fireball, as dazzling as the sun, surged towards a Hydreigon amidst the gasps and astonishment of the audience!
Hydreigon desperately tried to fend it off but was gradually engulfed by the fireball!
Smoke filled the TV screen.
"I admit, your Hydreigon is indeed strong!"
The youth panted and said, "But!"
"Don't underestimate our bond, you jerk!"
"This match is ours!"
As the smoke cleared,
the Hydreigon lying on the ground had lost its battle capability.
The audience erupted into cheers.
Jirachi joined in the cheering: "We did it!"
Natsume felt his blood boil with excitement: "Z-Moves are truly amazing."
"They're still pretty cool."
"Ralts, where's Dragonite?"
Ralts used psychic powers to scan the farm.
"Dragonite is in the greenhouse eating Springy Mushrooms."
"Tell it to stop eating."
"Come over and practice the big move with me."
"Okay~"
Ralts contacted Dragonite using telepathy.
Jirachi looked at Natsume curiously, "Big move?"
Natsume explained, "A big move is a Z-Move, just like in the TV show."
Jirachi imitated the youth's actions from the TV and waved its fist, "Can Natsume use moves like that too?"
Natsume replied, "Not yet, but I can learn."
Natsume walked out of the cabin.
At that moment, Dragonite flew over.
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite landed in front of Natsume.
"Dragonite, let's try the Z-Move!"
Although Natsume had Dragonium Z, he had never used it before.
"Dragonite?"
Dragonite looked at Natsume curiously and asked.
Natsume took out his phone and started searching for videos about Dragonium Z online.
In the video, a Flapple danced alongside its trainer.
Then, an amazing Dragon-type energy rose from Flapple's body.
This energy formed a dragon outside of Flapple, charging forward.
Natsume showed Dragonite this video: "It's kind of like this feeling."
"Dragonite!"
Dragonite patted its chest to show it understood.
"Alright, let's give it a try."
Natsume and Dragonite took their positions, one in front of the other.
Natsume took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and held them to his chest.
"Natsume, you can do it~"
Ralts cheered for Natsume.
"I'll join too~"
Jirachi stood in between Natsume and Dragonite.
Natsume rotated his fists, stepped forward with his left foot, and threw a punch!
Whoosh!
"Dragonite~"
Whoo~
The wind blew away the dust on the ground.
It seemed like nothing had happened.
"That's not right, that's not right."
Jirachi looked at Natsume and said, "They all shouted it out."
"So you have to shout it too."
Natsume glanced at Jirachi: "I don't think that's related."
Jirachi shook its head: "It is related~"
"Expressing emotions through shouting is the most direct way~"
Natsume thought about it carefully, and it did seem to make sense.
Anger, frustration, persistence—various emotions can fill a person with power!
For Pokémon, it's even more so.
Moves like Revenge, Return, Frustration, and others are all related to emotions.
Natsume looked at Dragonite and said, "Why not give it a try?"
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite certainly didn't mind.
Jirachi immediately said, "Natsume, shout together with me~"
"Farfetch'd!"
"Chimchar!"
Farfetch'd, Chimchar, and Heracross were attracted by the commotion from Natsume and the others.
Although Farfetch'd didn't quite understand what a Z-Move was, seeing Natsume practicing made it seem like a powerful move.
So, Farfetch'd wanted to join in too!
"Farfetch'd!"
Natsume looked at the suddenly added Chimchar and the others beside him and said, "Looks like our Z-Move team is growing!"
"But that's fine; we should practice now since we'll need to learn it sooner or later."
Jirachi said, "If everyone is ready, then let's start together!"
"Farfetch'd!"
Farfetch'd looked determined!
Natsume took a deep breath.
Jirachi shouted, "Devastating Drake!"
Though Jirachi's body was small, it exuded a strong presence.
"Dragonite~"
"Devastating Drake!"
"Heracross!"
"Devastating Drake!"
"Chimchar!"
Natsume, along with Farfetch'd and the others, followed Jirachi and threw their punches together.
Whoosh~
The momentum was powerful, and the punch carried a heavy wind!
The wind blew away the dust.
And once again, nothing happened.
Jirachi stuck out its tongue.
"It seems it doesn't matter."
"Ralts."
Ralts watched Natsume and the others practicing together and found it very amusing, so it turned its head and secretly laughed out loud.
"Ahem, Ralts over there, you're laughing too loudly."
Ralts immediately put on a serious face.
"Ralts didn't laugh~"
"Dragonite."
Dragonite scratched its head.
"Farfetch'd!"
Farfetch'd looked at Natsume.
Natsume contemplated, "So, where is the problem?"
The principle of the move is quite simple.
It is initiated by the trainer using Nature Power to increase the Pokémon's move.
Does Eternity Power count as Nature Power?
Natsume thought about channeling his Eternity Power, letting that energy flow toward Dragonite.
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite let out a groan.
Natsume looked at Dragonite and asked, "How does it feel?"
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite felt very comfortable, and all its fatigue seemed to have vanished.
"What about the others?"
Dragonite looked at Natsume with confusion.
Natsume sighed.
Natsume searched online for tutorials about Z-Moves using his phone.
However, there were no truly useful tutorials.
There were various awkward dance videos, each more flamboyant than the last.
Ding dong~
At that moment, Natsume's phone suddenly chimed.
Gym Leader Fujiwara sent Natsume a message.
Natsume clicked to open it.
Fujiwara sent a video.
The content of the video was of Natsume battling Yamada Kaichou.
Fujiwara: "Is this you?"
Natsume: "That spread fast; it really is me."
Fujiwara: "So strong! I didn't expect you to really open a gym! I want to come challenge your gym in a couple of days!"
Natsume: "Sure, you can also take some Springy Mushrooms while you're at it."
Natsume thought for a moment after seeing Fujiwara's message and asked, "By the way, do you know how to practice Z-Moves?"
Fujiwara: "Z-Move?"
"To be honest, I don't even have a Z-Crystal yet."
"However, I've heard from a senior that the key to practicing Z-Moves is the resonance with your Pokémon."
"To achieve that resonance, not only must your physical movements be in sync, but it's even more important for your thoughts to align."
"You need to have the same beliefs and goals."
"The senior said that when you feel a surge of emotion but can stabilize your energy, you will naturally be able to use a Z-Move."
As Fujiwara spoke, he sent Natsume another video.
"That senior also said that if you want to practice Z-Moves, you can start by learning to be still from this set of movements."
"This can help the trainer and Pokémon clear their minds and make it easier to achieve resonance."
Natsume sat on an empty plot of land next to the bamboo grove and began to watch the video.
The sun had moved to directly overhead.
However, the bamboo grove helped shield Natsume and the others from much of the sunlight.
The stream flowing along the riverbank further carried away the surrounding heat.
Jirachi and Ralts gathered around Natsume to watch the video with him.
As Natsume watched the video, his expression gradually became strange.
Isn't this just tai chi?
"I understand, thank you."
Natsume looked at his phone, pondering Fujiwara's words.
"Resonance, huh. Dragonite."
Natsume looked at Dragonite and asked, "What were you thinking just now?"
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite wanted to know if there would be fish soup with Springy Mushrooms for lunch.
"Wow."
Natsume chuckled helplessly, "Yes."
"I'll go catch some fish in the river for you as a side dish."
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite was happy~
"Natsume, that video seemed really interesting."
"What's that, do you want to learn?"
Jirachi nodded.
"Uh-huh~"
Natsume smiled and said, "Then let's practice tai chi together tomorrow morning."
"Okay~"
Natsume checked the time; it was almost eleven o'clock.
"Farfetch'd~"
Seeing that Natsume was no longer going to continue practicing, Farfetch'd went back to its training.
Natsume said to Farfetch'd, "Farfetch'd, don't tire yourself out too much; you have your gym battle this afternoon."
Yamada Kaichou had already announced the opening of the gym in the Trainer Association.
Many people had made reservations to challenge it.
Most of them were locals from the city.
Natsume planned to have one match himself, and then let Farfetch'd handle the remaining gym battles.
Of course, there was also Chimchar and the two Houndour that hadn't evolved yet.
After Natsume successfully built the gym, the interface on Farm Story added a new icon.
The icon represented the Gym Badge that Natsume had set.
The newly added gym function for the farm was very simple.
As long as Natsume's Pokémon engaged in battles within the gym, they could earn more experience points than usual.
Chimchar's level was currently very low.
If the gym battle went smoothly this afternoon, it might just level up to 15 and complete the first stage of evolution after these two battles.
"Farfetch'd~"
Farfetch'd waved its leek.
"As for battling, there's absolutely no problem."
"Natsume, what is a gym challenge?"
Jirachi, perched on Natsume's shoulder, asked.
Natsume walked into the room and said, "A gym challenge is a match where trainers challenge the Gym Leader."
"Just like in the movie you watched."
"Those who want to gain fame or money through regional tournaments, or something else, need to battle in the gym first."
"And for Pokémon like Farfetch'd, who love to battle,"
"It can gain exercise and become stronger through battles."
Natsume continued, "And a Gym Badge is proof for trainers to demonstrate and validate their strength."
"I see."
Jirachi contemplated, "But the Gym Leaders in the movies all seem so bad."
"Natsume, are all Gym Leaders bad?"
Natsume asked, "Jirachi, do you think I'm bad?"
"Of course not~"
Natsume brought Jirachi closer and said, "While you can't say this world is full of good people, there aren't that many bad ones either."
"Gym Leaders are the same way."
"There are all kinds of people in this world."
Jirachi showed a look of realization: "So someone like Natsume is a good Gym Leader."
"The ones in the movies who purposely make things difficult for others are the bad Gym Leaders."
"Because they are bad people, they will lose."
"Natsume is a good Gym Leader, so Natsume's gym battle will definitely win, right?"
Natsume couldn't help but smile at Jirachi's words.
"Of course I will win."
"Because I have Jirachi with me."
"Naoki, your post has gone viral."
Naoki's friend suddenly sent him a message.
"Viral?"
"What do you mean, 'viral'?"
Naoki asked, confused.
"Your farm post, it's getting close to ten thousand likes."
Naoki opened his personal account.
Under his account, there was a highly upvoted comment.
Fire Type Number One: "What Dratini and Dragonair? Natsume, the gym leader's ace is clearly Dragonite!"
Attached image: Dragonite battling Mr. Mime.
Bulbasaur No Worries: "Dragonite!"
Sun Pokémon: "Did you challenge it too?"
Fire Type Number One: "I haven't battled yet, but I saw the match between Morimachi's Trainer Association and Natsume, the gym leader."
"Natsume gym leader's Dragonite quickly defeated that Mr. Mime; its strength is truly terrifying!"
Naoki suddenly noticed the key phrase in that statement.
Gym leader?
What gym leader?
Naoki typed a question: "What do you mean by Natsume, the gym leader?"
Fire Type Number One: "You don't know?"
"The Morimachi Trainer Association just announced it."
"Morimachi's farm gym is officially open for challenges."
"The gym leader is Natsume."
Naoki was a bit confused.
What's going on?
How did the farm owner become a gym leader?
Sun Pokémon: "Wait, am I the only one concerned about Dragonite?"
Thunderbolt sends you to the sky: "If you're not all lying, is it possible that the gym leader actually has Dratini, Dragonair, and Dragonite?"
Fire Type Number One: "Very likely. Anyway, I've already booked an afternoon gym battle. Feel free to come and watch if you're interested!"
At this moment, on the mountain path leading to Rice Fragrance Village,
Yamane put away his phone and jumped down from his Ponyta.
"Finally, I can start the gym challenge!"
Yamane looked around and exclaimed.
"Ponyta~"
Yamane turned to his Ponyta and smiled, "Let's get that Farm Badge together and keep working towards becoming a Fire-type master~"
"Ponyta~"
Ponyta let out a soft neigh.
"Diglett~"
From the nearby fields, the sound of Diglett could be heard.
Yamane looked toward the fields.
There were many Diglett actively moving about.
"So many Diglett."
Yamane muttered, "Last time, I was too focused on watching Natsume, the gym leader's battle, to notice them."
"Hmm."
Yamane spotted a Sandslash.
It was digging into the ground vigorously.
"Sandslash, are you in arable land?"
Yamane asked curiously.
Sandslash lifted its head to look at Yamane: "Chirp chirp~"
Sandslash pointed to the ground.
"Are you inviting me to help you with the arable land?"
Sandslash nodded.
"But I'm here to challenge the gym."
Yamane felt a bit hesitant to refuse when he saw Sandslash's clear eyes.
"Alright then."
Yamane took out a Poké Ball: "Typhlosion, come out."
"Typhlosion!"
Typhlosion looked at Sandslash and clapped its hands.
Typhlosion was ready to engage in a battle against Sandslash.
Yamane said to Typhlosion, "Typhlosion, you should help with the arable land too."
Typhlosion looked at its trainer: "???"
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