"Infernape, return." Yu Hai recalled Infernape with a Poké Ball, then smiled at the challenger. "Youngster, you're still far from being ready to challenge the Fishing Gym. Go train more at other Gyms..."
"Damn it." Youngster unwillingly recalled his Pokémon and gritted his teeth at Yu Hai. "As expected of the Champion's Gym. I'll definitely defeat you..."
"Heh." Yu Hai helplessly shook his head. This kid really was persistent. Next time, he would let someone else deal with him.
The Pokémon he sent out for Gym Battles was Infernape, which he had obtained at the Lily of the Valley Conference. Although raising these Pokémon was of little use to him, once he had chosen Pokémon Cubs, he could not neglect raising them.
Besides, Infernape's Potential was not bad. It now possessed Elite-level strength, and breaking through to the Elite Four level was only a matter of time. Yu Hai simply was not in any hurry.
Holding Infernape's Poké Ball, he entered the Gym and prepared to head for the backyard. But the moment he stepped inside, a fluffy Pokémon with nine tails pounced on him and licked him.
"All right, Ninetales, stop licking me." Yu Hai smiled as he stroked the fluffy fox's head. This cloned Ninetales had ultimately failed to break through to Elite-class, so he had left it at the Gym as a mascot.
"Bui, bui." Umbreon also leaped over and stood on Yu Hai's shoulder. It was still the Gym's most beloved Pokémon.
After bidding Ninetales farewell, he brought Umbreon to the backyard and released Infernape. Infernape usually trained and rested here. Pokémon that were too weak could not go near the lake, since all the Pokémon there were Elite-class.
"Infernape, rest for a while when you get tired from training, understand?" Yu Hai reminded Infernape, then