Although he already had a Dratini egg, no one ever complained about having too many Pokémon companions by their side.
If he liked a Pokémon, he would catch it and bring it home to live together like family.
No matter what, there was no harm in taking a look first—especially at a place as famous in the Pokémon world as the Safari Zone.
Having made up his mind to head for the Safari Zone, Dongshu wasted no more time.
With Wartortle beside him, two warm Pokémon eggs in his arms, and a whole group of Pokémon in tow, he set off south.
As the Pokémon League gradually matured, the number of Trainers in the Kanto Region had steadily increased in recent years.
Even in the most remote wilderness, one could occasionally run into a few Trainers.
Near noon, Dongshu and his group stopped to rest in a clearing in the woods.
After walking for half a day, the Pokémon were all somewhat tired. They obediently gathered around the campsite, drinking the Moomoo Milk Dongshu had prepared for them.
Meanwhile, Dongshu went over to the campfire and began preparing lunch for everyone.
Just then, a brisk set of footsteps came from nearby.
"Hey! Trainer over there, do you dare battle me?" A boy's voice called out. Dongshu turned around and saw a boy in an orange Trainer uniform striding toward him with a Pidgeotto.
The boy looked about fifteen or sixteen, with bright eyes. His gaze first swept over the Pokémon eggs in Dongshu's arms before settling on Chansey.
It was perfectly normal for Trainers who met in the wild to spar with each other.
Dongshu thought it over carefully. Chansey had only just evolved and had yet to fully master some of its Moves.
This was a good opportunity to