"That's such a shame... I thought that Bulbasaur was a Wild Pokémon!" Dongshu couldn't help saying.
"You like that kind of Pokémon?" Raikou asked in surprise.
"I heard that when human Trainers turn ten, they receive a starter Pokémon from someone else as their partner and travel together with it."
"I didn't know where to get one, so I thought I might as well catch one myself and make it my starter partner," Dongshu explained.
"There's really no need for that." Raikou spoke in a deep voice. "Whether it's me, Suicune, Fire Emperor, or even Lord Ho-Oh, I'm sure we would all be more than willing to become your [starter partner] and travel with you."
Raikou paused before adding, "I can control the power of lightning. If you want to challenge Gyms, I can lend you my power and defeat every opposing Trainer."
What it meant was that, when Little One turned ten, it hoped he would choose it and set out on a journey with it.
"No, that's different." Dongshu shook his head. "You're my relatives, my family. What I want are partners, friends, companions who can grow alongside me!"
Raikou had wanted to say that it could also become Little One's partner and companion, but on second thought, their strength had already undergone earth-shaking changes with Little One's help.
On this land, and even beyond the oceans, there were very few beings capable of becoming their opponents.
And if they joined forces, there probably wouldn't be many people in this world who could stand against them.
Hmph. If anyone dared bully Little One in the future, they had better be ready to face their wrath!
Little One was a good child. He liked Pokémon, and he would surely treat Pokémon well.
Thinking of this, Raikou said, "What kind