In the speed training area, Xinhai and Torchic were sprinting on treadmills, with clusters of flame occasionally bursting from Torchic's body.
As the treadmill spun faster and faster, it quickly got into the rhythm and began repeatedly attempting to use Flame Charge.
Attempt after attempt, some failed and some succeeded, but the number of successes kept increasing. It was clear that Torchic's proficiency with the move was steadily improving.
After training like this for seven or eight minutes, Torchic's success rate with Flame Charge noticeably dropped. Its stamina was running low, and its steps grew heavy.
Seeing this, Hatake Changlin slowly stopped Torchic's treadmill. Xinhai, who was on a treadmill beside it, also slowed down. Once he stopped, he immediately took the remaining two Pokéblocks from his pocket to replenish Torchic's energy.
The moment Torchic saw something tasty, it instantly perked up and lowered its head to eat.
Watching Torchic gradually regain its energy, Xinhai could not help but smile. He said to Hatake Changlin, "Torchic has been training for quite a while. It's about time for lunch too. Let's go out to eat! My treat."
Hatake Changlin replied with a smile, "Sure, but I'll pay. You've only just started raising Pokémon, and you'll have plenty of expenses ahead of you. You can treat me next time."
Xinhai picked up Torchic and asked, "All right. Then where are we going to eat?"
Hatake Changlin thought for a moment. "I know a Pokémon-themed restaurant with pretty good food. Let's eat there."
Xinhai glanced at Torchic in his arms and nodded. "All right, let's go."
The restaurant was not far from Trainer School. Just a few minutes later, they arrived beneath a large building.
Delicious Pokémon Theme Restaurant...
Xinhai looked at the sign and remembered. This restaurant specialized in meals for humans and Pokémon to enjoy together. The environment was clean and sanitary, the food was abundant and nutritionally balanced, and it was quite famous throughout the Hoenn Region. Almost every major town had one of its branches.
However, dining here was not cheap. He had heard from his classmates that the average cost per person was close to four figures, and Pokémon food was charged separately. A single meal would cost at least a thousand League Coins.
Thinking of that, Xinhai looked at Hatake Changlin and said, "Brother Hatake, isn't this restaurant a little too fancy? How about we go somewhere else?"
Hatake Changlin smiled and waved a hand. "It's fine. I have a membership card here, so it won't cost much."
It was Xinhai's first time entering such an upscale restaurant, so he could not help feeling a little restrained. Hatake Changlin, however, was completely at ease. He walked familiarly to the front desk and told the receptionist, "Hello, we'd like a private room." As he spoke, he handed over the membership card from his pocket.
Xinhai and Torchic curiously observed the restaurant's layout... After a while, Hatake Changlin patted Xinhai on the shoulder. "Stop looking. Let's go."
Xinhai hurriedly followed and asked, "Brother Hatake, do you come here to eat often?"
Hatake Changlin answered with a smile, "Not that often. I come by occasionally to improve our meals. The Pokémon food here is quite distinctive, and it's also beneficial to Pokémon's growth." As they spoke, they arrived at the private room. It was warmly and elegantly decorated, with portraits of various Pokémon hanging on the walls.
Xinhai placed Torchic on the table, and Torchic curiously looked around. Hatake Changlin expertly picked up the menu, introducing the dishes to Xinhai while ordering. Before long, dish after dish was brought in. The human food smelled wonderful, while the Pokémon food was vibrant and colorful.
Once most of the food had arrived, Hatake Changlin released his Pokémon.
"Everyone, come on out."
"Chalo!" "Quack!" "Woof!" "Screech!" "Vol!" "Claw!"
Six Pokémon appeared in the room: Sceptile, Farfetch'd, Mightyena, Swellow, Volbeat, and Crawdaunt.
The six Pokémon took up a third of the private room as soon as they appeared. Seeing so many Pokémon, Torchic cried out excitedly and went over to greet them.
"Chamo!"
Volbeat flew in front of Torchic and measured up its height. When it discovered that Torchic was shorter than itself, it happily patted Torchic on the shoulder. "Vol, vol~"
Hatake Changlin smiled at the sight, then lightly cleared his throat. "This is Torchic, Xinhai's Pokémon. Everyone, say hello!"
Sceptile, Farfetch'd, and the others merely offered cool greetings. Only Volbeat enthusiastically introduced its companions to Torchic.
Once he saw that they had all gotten acquainted, Hatake Changlin said, "Let's eat first. Xinhai, Torchic, don't hold back. Eat as much as you want. If it isn't enough, we can order more."
After thanking him, Xinhai began enjoying the food. Torchic also gave several excited cries and dug in heartily. During the meal, Xinhai looked at the abundant feast spread across the table, then at Torchic happily chatting with the other Pokémon, and felt somewhat moved. He said to Hatake Changlin, "Brother Hatake, you really put a lot of care into your Pokémon. You must bring them here to eat such good food often."
Hatake Changlin smiled as he picked up a piece of food. "Pokémon are our partners. Their growth and happiness are just as important. Besides, only by eating well can they have the energy to train." As he spoke, he looked at Sceptile, which was sharing food with Mightyena, his gaze full of affection.
Xinhai nodded, greatly agreeing with those words. After placing a dish he thought tasted good in front of Torchic, he continued eating.
After the meal, Xinhai and Hatake Changlin left the private room with their respective Pokémon.
Holding the stuffed Torchic, Xinhai said, "Brother Hatake, now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, let's head back and continue training!"
Hatake Changlin smiled. "Getting some exercise after eating is indeed a good idea."
For the rest of the afternoon, the two stayed at Trainer School and accompanied their Pokémon through training. They let Torchic try out other training facilities, then compiled and consolidated Torchic's various data, ultimately producing a data Analytic report.
The two looked over the data Analytic report and both nodded.
Hatake Changlin looked at the final evaluation and said, "Torchic's base data is very good. Normally, Torchic in this form shouldn't have such high Fighting-type energy, but your Torchic's Fighting-type energy intensity has reached 56%, which is 0.5 times higher than others of its kind. It should be because it inherited Bulk Up. The development of its leg muscles is 1.27 times that of Pokémon of the same species, and its overall qualities surpass 87% of Pokémon of its race. However, there is still some gap compared to those top-tier Pokémon hatchlings. Still, considering that its Ability is Speed Boost, it has great potential for future development."
Xinhai nodded and smiled. "My eye was pretty sharp after all. Among those Torchic of the same species, mine was practically the best.
Hatake Changlin handed the report to Xinhai and said, "Remember to show this report to your father and have him make a detailed training plan for you. There are still more than ten days before school officially starts. During that time, you can use the school's training grounds to build a solid foundation for Torchic."
Xinhai accepted the report and said, "Brother Hatake, looks like we were thinking the same thing."
Hatake Changlin smiled at Xinhai. "All right, it's getting late. Get home soon!"
Xinhai waved to Hatake Changlin. "All right, Brother Hatake. See you tomorrow."
Watching Xinhai's receding figure, Hatake Changlin scratched his head and said, "Sigh! Looks like I won't be sleeping in for a while."
Xinhai jogged all the way home. After greeting Zigzagoon, he pushed open the door and called out, "Dad, I'm back." Not seeing his father in the living room, he only heard a voice from the study. "Xinhai, you're back? What is it?"
Xinhai took the data Analytic report to the study and saw that his father, Yantai Bai Mu, was looking through information.
Walking up to his father, Yantai Bai Mu, he said, "Dad, this is Torchic's data Analytic report. Take a look." As he spoke, he handed over the report in his hand.
Yantai Bai Mu accepted the report and began reading it carefully.
Xinhai glanced at what his father was busy with and found that it was also about methods for raising Torchic. Looks like Dad is making a training plan for Torchic too.
After reading the report for a while, his father, Yantai Bai Mu, said, "Xinhai, give me your Pokédex. Leave this report with me too. I'll give you a short-term training plan tomorrow. Go get some rest first."
Xinhai smiled. "Okay, Dad. Then I'll head upstairs first."
"Oh, right. The Torchic supplements we bought yesterday have arrived. Feed them to it."
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