Pokémon Devil King

Chapter 359 Robert

[Skill Confirmed: Iron Tail.] Seven's electronic voice rang out at just the right moment.

[Transforms the tail into steel, delivering a powerful physical attack to the opponent. Sometimes this reduces the opponent's defense.]

"It's a success!" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiuji's eyes.

This breakthrough under extreme conditions is precisely the purpose of her training method.

Having learned the new skill, the ugly fish stopped in place and flicked its tail somewhat awkwardly.

Its heavy weight caused its small body to spin violently in the water, almost crashing into the glass next to it.

"Huh?" Shark's vertical pupils were filled with great confusion.

A fish's tail... can turn into iron?

It looked at the ugly fish's brand-new iron tail, which gleamed with a cold metallic light, and then looked down at its own small blue tail.

What about my own?

In the fish tank, the ugly fish took some time to adapt to its new power, dissipating the energy from its tail. It then turned around and rushed back into the training channel.

The moment it entered, a powerful jet of water gushed out from the hidden opening in the rock wall!

This time, the ugly fish's tail fin transformed into steel, drawing a bright silver arc as it swung in the opposite direction, cleaving into the heart of the water flow!

"Om-!"

With a buzzing sound, the raging torrent of water was cleaved in two by this tail!

The rapids parted to both sides, and the ugly fish used the recoil to break through the barrier of this level in an instant!

[Successfully avoided; current energy levels are stable; continued maintenance is recommended.] Data will be continuously recorded.

Outside the fish tank, the shark's mouth was slightly open.

It glanced at the figure in the water, then turned back to look at Dragonite's tail, which looked quite heavy.

It let out a "howl" and suddenly ran away.

Instead of focusing on ramming, the giblet began to mimic the pufferfish, flicking its tail in the air, trying to produce a metallic sheen.

"Awooo! Awooo!" It tried to imitate the ugly fish's movements, but apart from shaking itself erratically, its tail remained unchanged, still the same blue color.

After spending some time reviewing the training records and data analysis of Ugly Fish, Jiuji turned around and saw the little guy's childish yet earnest actions, and couldn't help but smile.

She walked up to the shark, squatted down in front of it, which had once again knocked her down, and tapped its big head with her finger.

"Becoming stronger takes time and the right methods; you can't succeed immediately by brute force and imitation." Her voice was tinged with laughter. "Even the ugly fish went through many failures before seizing that fleeting opportunity under extreme conditions."

"Huh?" Gible raised its dizzy head, its eyes filled with confusion and grievance.

Why doesn't it work?

"When you grow a little older and stronger, you'll naturally be able to learn more powerful moves." Jiuji rubbed its head. "Right now... your task is to eat well, sleep well, and grow up healthy."

As if it understood the key word "eating", the gible shark's stomach rumbled at the right time.

Jiuji chuckled, waved to Daidai, and asked for a piece of special milk cake.

The little guy immediately forgot about his grand ambition of practicing Iron Tail, grabbed the milk cake with his two little paws, and started munching away with a satisfied look on his face.

After dealing with the giblet, Kyuji patiently waited until the Feebas's training cycle was over before reaching out to lift it out of the waterway and place it in the nearby rest area.

"Poof?" Ugly Fish exhaled a string of bubbles, bewildered. It had only trained forty times today and hadn't reached its limit yet!

"That's enough for today." Jiuji dripped the energy-stabilizing nutrient into the water. "Mastering a new move requires the body to fully memorize and adapt. Overtraining will only damage the newly formed energy circuits, which is counterproductive."

Ugly Fish seemed to understand, but it did feel a slight fatigue, a kind of emptiness after releasing a large amount of energy in a short period of time.

It sank quietly to the bottom of the water, feeling the gentle nourishment from the nutrients, silently savoring the sensation of power coursing through its entire body.

*

3 PM, Green Ridge City parking spot.

After disembarking from the spaceship, Jiuji, along with Pichu and Slowpoke, headed to the Pokémon Center in the city center to register for the Grand Contest.

With the final festival approaching, the last few grand competitions are becoming increasingly lively.

Just walking down the street, she could feel the festive atmosphere in the air.

The Pokémon Center in Mossdeep City is much larger than those in other cities. Not only is the architecture magnificent, but it also has a dedicated registration area for Contest participants.

As soon as Jiuji stepped into the hall, he was stunned by the scene before him.

People, people everywhere.

The most eye-catching figures were the impeccably made-up Coordinator and his fervent fans in the center of the hall.

Flashes of light went off one after another, and screams and cheers nearly lifted the roof off.

"Mr. Robert! Look here!"

"Could you sign my autograph?! On my ribbon badge box!"

"Ahhh! He smiled! He smiled in my direction!"

Jiuji raised an eyebrow and looked in the direction of the sound.

In the center of the crowd, a man dressed in a well-tailored white suit with gold trim was smiling and signing autographs for his fans.

He had a head of dazzling long golden hair that shimmered under the lights, and every gesture he made exuded elegance and nobility.

"Pichi?" Pichu curiously peeked its little head out from Jiuji's collar.

Unfortunately, Jiuji had no intention of joining the crowd. After confirming that Pichu had no intention of "jumping off the train," she walked straight past the enthusiastic crowd and headed towards the relatively quiet registration window.

"Hello, Miss Joey, I would like to register for the glamour contest."

"Miss Jiuji from Pallet Town, is that right? Your record is in the system. You've already collected four ribbon medals, and you're here to challenge for the fifth, right?"

"Yes."

"Okay, registration complete." Miss Joy handed the encyclopedia back to her, smiling gently. "I wish you the best of luck."

Just as Jiuji thanked her and was about to turn and leave, a magnetic voice sounded beside her.

"Please wait, beautiful lady from Pallet Town."

As Jiuji turned his head, the surrounding cheers seemed to be muted, and countless eyes instantly focused on him.

What met his eyes was a pair of deep, amethyst-like eyes.

It was Robert, the top Coordinator who had just been surrounded by fans.

He had somehow made his way through the crowd and was standing beside me.

The flashbulbs were still jumping around him, but Robert's attention was entirely focused on Nine.

No, to be more precise, it landed on the dazed girl next to her.

That look in his eyes carried undisguised admiration and inquiry, as well as a hint of deeply hidden fighting spirit.

"If I'm not mistaken, you must be Miss Kyuuki, the one who amazed everyone at the Corsair Tournament with Slowbro's elegant 'Water Illusion'?" Robert bowed slightly. "I've heard so much about you. I am Robert, a Coordinator who pursues beauty and harmony."

His words were polite, but Jiuji could sense the scrutiny beneath that gentle exterior, like a hawk locking onto its prey.