Once Stealth was activated, it automatically prevented him from entering combat, without fail!
When Tong Hua first obtained this skill, he had wondered when and where it would ever come in handy. He had never expected its first use to be rescuing his own Pokémon.
A faint, flickering halo lit up beneath Tong Hua's feet. As long as he did not let go of the stone axe in his hand, he could maintain his Gardener profession and keep Stealth active.
"Captain, give me the Sedative."
I'll handle the injections!"
Lang looked at the change that had come over Tong Hua with some surprise, hesitating for a moment. But at Tong Hua's determined gaze and the Gastrodon still rampaging in the distance, he finally nodded.
"Be careful." Lang handed Tong Hua the specially made Sedative syringes. "Inject them into the soft part of their flanks, and be quick."
Tong Hua took the syringes and drew a deep breath. Stealth reduced his presence to a minimum; even the Rangers beside him subconsciously overlooked him.
"Ah-ma!" Just then, Steenee suddenly leaped up and spun in midair, releasing a rich Sweet Scent.
Smoliv and the Celebi in the air joined in at the same time. With their help, pale yellow fragrant mist mingled with Steenee's pink mist, forming an enchanting area of fragrance.
The sudden scent made both Gastrodon pause. They blinked in confusion, seemingly drawn to the familiar, comforting smell.
"Now!" Seizing the moment, Tong Hua charged toward Steenee and Smoliv without hesitation.
"Chirp, chirp!" Delibird followed close behind, an explosive Present already prepared in hand.
Sure enough, just as he had expected, neither Gastrodon attacked Tong Hua.
They did not even notice him. Tong Hua approached cautiously, the syringe in his hand already aimed at a Gastrodon's flank.
The moment he stuck