He could only swallow his doubts and go out with Brock and Misty.
Sunlight shone down upon the earth. The sky was clear for miles, with only a few leisurely clouds faintly visible.
Heading east from Pallet Town's gate, there was first a stretch of grassland. After roughly two or three kilometers, one would reach a vast forest—the Forest of Rocks.
It was called the Forest of Rocks because across from the forest stood an enormous stone forest.
It was one of the places in the entire Kanto region with the greatest number of Rock-type and Ground-type Pokémon.
It was also the top destination for those hoping to capture Pokémon with both Rock and Ground types.
After half a day of trekking, Eichi arrived at the edge of the forest.
As he stepped onto the soft grass, he could faintly hear birdsong from the surroundings.
There were also the roars of Pokémon. Looking at the stone forest, so utterly different from the woodland behind him,
Eichi let out a breath and took a drink of water.
Then he entered the stone forest. As he walked, he spread his Bug Force outward from himself.
In an instant, images of the stone forest appeared within his senses. He split his attention in two.
He watched his surroundings while also observing the scenes within his perception.
Before long, several Geodude appeared within his senses.
They had disguised themselves as ordinary rocks, lying quietly among the others as they slept.
Anyone passing by would have thought they were merely a pile of rocks. Their camouflage was exceptionally convincing.
As he continued deeper, more and more Pokémon appeared in his perception, their levels varying greatly.
Naturally, upon spotting Eichi, this intruder, they would take the initiative to attack.
For example, the Geodude before him