Training Begins

In his previous life, the evolved Zoroark had reached the Pseudo-Elite Four Level, but because Sato had lacked the right training methods in the early stages, it had taken many detours.

Likewise, the contemptuous emotions fed back by Dark Power when facing Ghost-type and Psychic-type Pokemon, as well as the disgusted emotions it fed back when facing Fighting-type, Bug-type, and Fairy-type Pokemon, could also be divided into five levels, each corresponding to a Pokemon's strength tier.

Sato could not discern Gastly's potential for Poison-type abilities, but its Ghost-type potential had reached the Pseudo-Elite Four level, making it equally one in ten thousand.

In the experiments of his previous life, Sato had discovered that the potential of the vast majority of Pokemon fell within the ordinary and elite ranks. Only a small number could reach Pseudo-Elite Four, Not To Mention the Elite Four and Champion levels beyond that.

But potential was just potential. Without the right training methods, the determination to Become Stronger, substantial resources, and a bit of So-called luck, how could anyone hope to fully tap into their own potential?

"Let's train."

Sato gathered his scattered thoughts and called Zorua and Gastly to his side.

Gastly had been intimidated by Sato's Mysterious and Unpredictable methods earlier, so there was no need to capture it a second time. It obediently Floated Onto Zorua's side, looking as though it were saying, I'm very obedient.

Recalling the Two Pokemon, Sato picked up his gray identification plate and fiddled with it for a while, reserving a beginner Training Room for himself.

The identification plate was not merely a badge for proving one's identity. It was like a smartphone independently developed by the organization. Other than being unable to make calls, it had every function one could need.

After leaving his room for the Training Room, Sato received a message from Likka through his identification plate halfway there, asking Whether or Not he needed lunch delivered to the Training Room.

Sato had long known that all of his current actions were being openly monitored, so he calmly replied yes. By the Way, he also sent over the dietary requirements for his Two Pokemon.

The beginner Training Room could be used free of charge by anyone of White Rank or above, though it had to be reserved through one's identification plate.

While the other newcomers were all huddled in their rooms resting, Sato had already entered the beginner Training Room and released his Two Pokemon.

"Zorua, Gastly, show me every move you Can Learn."

"Kuso!"

"Jiejie!"

After a brief burst of commotion, Sato made a simple record of their current moves.

There was nothing unexpected about Zorua's moves: Scratch, Leer, Pursuit, and Fake Tears. Every one of them was extremely unrefined, only barely usable.

Gastly, on the other hand, gave Sato quite a pleasant surprise: Hypnosis, Lick, Grudge, Mean Look, and Shadow Ball!

Although Gastly needed nearly half a minute to squeeze out a single Shadow Ball, that was enough to delight Sato.

Either Gastly had considerable talent for moves, or its level was Not Low. Given the current situation, though, it Should Be the effect of its natural talent.

On a sheet of white paper, Sato rapidly drafted training plans for the Two Pokemon. Zorua's training would mainly consist of three areas: stamina, speed, and move training.

Zorua's Physical Quality was too poor, preventing its strengths in speed and offense from showing at all. Stamina and speed training were indispensable.

However, considering that its old injuries had yet to heal, the early phase would focus mainly on aiding its recovery. Training would begin once all hidden dangers had been eliminated, including allowing it to receive the baptism of Dark Power.

As for moves, the only one Sato valued was Fake Tears. It could greatly reduce an opponent's Special Defense, and Zorua's Special Attack was stronger as well.

To complement Fake Tears, Zorua needed to learn a new move: Dark Pulse!

Rather than learning it, it would be more accurate to say that Dark Power would stimulate Zorua and awaken the potential Hidden Beneath its body, allowing it to comprehend Dark Pulse on its own.

That was because Dark Pulse was an inherited move Zorua could awaken by itself! As for Gastly's training, after much consideration, Sato decided to play to its strengths and avoid its weaknesses. He would likewise focus on improving its Special Attack and speed, while having it primarily practice Shadow Ball and Hypnosis.

As a ghost, Gastly's stamina was absurdly low. Fortunately, Ghost-type Pokemon were not meant for direct frontal assaults. Hypnosis, paralysis, invisibility, and ambushes—those were the things a ghost ought to do.

"Beep beep beep~"

Just as Sato finished laying out his plan, the Training Room's doorbell rang.

Likka stood at the door holding a lunch box, looking somewhat nervous. She had been one of the newcomers forcibly taken by the organization in the previous batch, but unfortunately, she had not even passed the first trial.

Unable to bring herself to kill a Caterpie, Likka had been forced to become the lowest-ranked White Rank Attendant. After a month of basic training, she had been randomly assigned to Sato.

Sato silently Took Over the lunch box, paused slightly, then said, "Other than class hours, I'll be in the Training Room from now on. Also, keep an eye out for something for me: Koffing."

"Koffing?"

Likka looked at Sato blankly, clearly not knowing how to obtain such a thing.

"It appears in the supplies exchange from time to time. Keep watch for it, and As Long As it gets listed, buy one for me."

As Sato explained, Likka immediately understood. The supplies exchange was a trading platform established specifically by the organization. Regardless of rank, everyone in the organization could conduct anonymous transactions there. It was a fine place to unload stolen goods.

Koffing was gaseous energy Created by certain Poison-type Pokemon using their own essence. It could be used to poison or detonated, making it a useful tool for low-level assassins.

However, Sato wanted Koffing to train Gastly. Gastly possessed a Poison-type Sub-attribute, yet it had difficulty naturally comprehending Poison-type moves.

So From The Beginning, Sato intended to let it grow accustomed to Poison-type energy. Koffing had an extremely high compatibility with Gastly, making it perfectly suited for training it.

Likka seriously Nodded, looking as though she had been entrusted with a dangerous mission in a time of crisis.

Sato watched her leave expressionlessly. In His Opinion, some of Likka's childish actions were also a form of revisiting the past.

In his previous life, as his assassin rank rose, Likka's status as his personal attendant had also quietly increased considerably.

But This Time, once Sato achieved the two goals for which he had joined the organization, he would leave immediately. As for what would become of Likka, that was beyond his control.

First, he would follow the original course of history and obtain the Two Pokemon he had acquired from the organization in his previous life. Zorua had already returned to his side, while Gastly could only be considered an unexpected gain. In his previous life, he had not had the courage to actively choose Gastly.

The Second One would be obtained during the trial Three Months later. Whether or Not he could encounter it again would require careful planning.

His memories were simply too distant, and he could no longer remember many things clearly. But no matter what, he would do his best to find it. It was the only thing he had been unable to let go of since being reborn.

During the New Book period, recommendations and exposure are very important. I hope everyone will support it more. Thank you!! Also, I Think it is necessary to explain why Sato still joined the organization after being reborn. As an assassin who was not entirely cold-blooded, he had not treated his companions from his previous life as tools. Therefore, Sato's first thought after being reborn was to find them again. I Think this is the greatest difference between a rebirth story set in the Pokemon world and other rebirth stories.

If he were reborn and Didn't Care At All about the companions who had fought alongside him in his previous life, I would always feel that something was missing. That is all.