[You couldn't believe you'd actually lost a Pokémon Gym battle.]
Apart from his first challenge at the Mauville Gym, when Wattson defeated him because he had no battle experience and had gathered no information, Ninja Boy had never lost.
But the setback didn't dampen Ninja Boy's spirits. Instead, it made him slow down and think after charging ahead for so long.
[You began searching for a way to overcome the Sootopolis Gym.]
According to the narration, Ninja Boy had followed the Ninja's Book step by step to learn his skills. If there was one thing he didn't lack, it was patience in the face of failure.
Always eager to learn, he didn't shut himself away, either. He actively sought advice from other trainers on every aspect of raising Pokémon.
Ninja Boy even set his sights on Juan.
Unfortunately, the powerful Gym Leader was too popular. Crowds of trainers came to challenge him every day, and Ninja Boy never had a chance to approach him.
[You were forced to give up on the idea.]
Baimu's expression turned a little complicated when he read that line.
What a strange thought: he had almost become fellow disciples with his simulation subject. If Teacher Juan had been anything like his present self when he was younger, he would never have turned down Ninja Boy's request.
Then again, if that had happened, getting in touch with the real-life Ninja Boy later would probably have been easy.
Inside the screen,
Ninja Boy tried everything he could to strengthen his six Pokémon. Thanks to his efforts, Golbat, the last to join the team, evolved.
[Your Golbat evolved into Crobat.]
One of Crobat's greatest strengths was how quietly its wings beat in flight. It could close in on an opponent