"Talk about things?"
Bugsy looked confused.
Yushu got straight to the point. "Yes, I would like to buy some Shuckle from you."
Bugsy blinked his eyes and said curiously:
"What do you want Shuckle for?"
He does have a lot of Shuckle here, but Pokémon like Shuckle, although they are relatively special among Bug-type, their combat power is not outstanding, and most trainers will not go out of their way to conquer them.
Yushu explained, "My name is Yushu, and I run a ranch in Sinnoh."
"Shuckle is good at collecting Berry and brewing juice, which is very helpful for my ranch."
Bugsy After listening, he nodded thoughtfully:
"I see... So you made a special trip to Azalea Town just to find Shuckle?"
Yushu replied seriously:
"Yes, since you are looking for it, I believe there is no better place than Bug-type Gym."
This sentence was said very skillfully. It not only praised Bugsy's gym, but also expressed his sincerity.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Bugsy smiled a little deeper:
"Yes, yes, you are very discerning, but I must tell you in advance that the Pokémon I have here is not easy to take away."
Yushu took advantage of the situation and asked, "Is the price too high? If it is a price issue, we can negotiate."
Also, the Pokémon in the gym is generally more expensive than the ones caught in the wild. After all, they are professionally trained and the quality is guaranteed.
"No, price is just one aspect."
Bugsy shook his head, walked to the flower pot next to him, reached out and touched a leaf lightly, and continued:
"What's more important is character."
Yushu asked doubtfully, "Character?"
What do you think of this thing? Do we need to do a psychological test? Or do we need to hold a character appraisal conference?
"That's right."
Bugsy's expression became serious. "Shuckle is also a special type among Bug-type Pokémon, with a gentle personality. If they meet an unreliable trainer, they will be in pain."
"So, I can't just hand them over to someone I don't know."
Yushu Got it.
This is to examine his character.
Bugsy smiled slightly, "Yushu, I heard Falkner mention you. He said that you are a good guy, very strong, and upright."
Yushu was inexplicably moved, thinking that Falkner was reliable and knew how to help him build a good reputation. It seemed that those meals were not in vain.
Bugsy changed the topic. "However, hearing is false and seeing is believing. Although Falkner said you are good, I still have to confirm it with my own eyes."
"So... what test do I need to pass?"
Yushu asked directly.
Bugsy grinned:
"It's very simple, fight."
"Battle?"
Yushu doesn't understand even more.
What does this battle have to do with character?
Does it mean that if you win, you are a good person, and if you lose, you are a bad person? What kind of logic is this?
"That's right."
Bugsy said with a serious expression, "Battle is the way that best reflects a person's nature. Fighting style, attitude towards Pokémon, and the way to deal with difficulties, these can be clearly seen in the battle."
"Yeah, that makes sense."
Yushu agrees with this.
Just like some people who usually look gentle and gentle, but when they get into a fight, their true colors are revealed and all kinds of underhanded tricks emerge in endlessly.
Thinking about it this way, fighting can indeed reveal a person's character.
"So, if you can pass my test, I will let you take away Shuckle."
After hearing what Bugsy said, Yushu asked tentatively:
"You can fight in a battle, but I'm just a rancher, so I really don't have much fighting ability."
Bugsy ruthlessly exposed:
"Stop pretending. If someone else said I believed it, I would have changed the test. But Falkner said you are very good at fighting. You can't escape this battle."
Yushu:"..."
This guy is quite nice and doesn't say anything.
Later, the two came to the battle venue inside the gym.
Bugsy took out one Poké Ball.
"Then, let him take the lead in the first game!"
Bang!
A white light flashed, and a sturdy Beedrill appeared on the field.
[Pokémon: Beedrill]
[Attribute: Insect/Poison]
[Ability: Swarm]
[Moves: Twineedle, Pin Missile, String Shot, Agility, Fury Attack, Pursuit, Assurance...]
[Grade: Late Intermediate Stage]
[Introduction: A Beedrill that has undergone rigorous training, with excellent speed and attack power]
Yushu understands clearly.
Late Intermediate Stage, the strength at the gym assessment level is still the same as that for new trainers.
It seems that Bugsy really tested him. Instead of sending out the main force at the beginning, he first used a medium-strength Pokémon to test his background.
"Then, it's up to you to do the first game."
Yushu also throws Poké Ball.
A white light flashed, and a blue Mudkip appeared on the field.
After Mudkip landed, he first looked at the surrounding environment curiously, then turned to look at Beedrill opposite, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
"Mudkip of Hoenn Region? Are you a Sinnoh and Starter Pokémon of Hoenn Region?"
Bugsy was a little surprised.
"It's not considered a subjugation. This is a friendly gift from Mr. Steven."
Yushu said casually, with an understatement.
Bugsy praised, "Hoenn champion Steven? Being recognized by him means that you are indeed good."
"The test?"
Yushu asked tentatively. Does this mean there is no need to fight? Just pass the test?
Bugsy saw his little thoughts and shook his head with a smile, "No matter what, it's here, let's fight first."
"Beedrill, Twineedle!"
A white light shone on Beedrill's Twineedle, and its wings shook violently, pointing directly at Mudkip.
Yushu felt a little regretful. "We still have to fight. In that case, Mudkip, use Water Gun!"
Mudkip Open your mouth, take a deep breath, and then Spit Up a strong stream of water.
"Avoid!"
Beedrill turned around flexibly in the air, its wings deviated slightly, and its entire body avoided the impact of Water Gun at an extremely tricky angle.
"Buzz!"
After Beedrill avoided Water Gun, it continued to rush towards Mudkip. The white light on Twineedle became even more dazzling.
"Mudkip, Rock Smash!"
Mudkip lunged forward, using the fins on its head to face Beedrill's Twineedle.
Bang!
Mudkip's body slid back a few steps, and Beedrill was also shaken backwards by the reaction force.
"Are they evenly matched..."
Bugsy nodded secretly.
"Beedrill, Pin Missile!"
After stabilizing his body, Beedrill Twineedle crossed each other, and several Pin Missiles flashing with white light shot towards Mudkip.
"Mudkip, use Rock Throw in front!"
Mudkip Stomped the ground with both feet, and a huge rock fell from the air and landed in front of it.
Boom, boom, boom!
Pin Missile hit the rock. The thickness of the rock was enough to withstand Pin Missile's attack. Mudkip was unscathed.
"Use Rock Throw as a shield, the response is very fast."
Bugsy praised sincerely.
This kind of on-the-spot adaptability is not something that ordinary trainers can possess.
"Not bad."
However, just when Yushu thought he had successfully defused the opponent's offensive, Bugsy suddenly changed his tactics.
"Beedrill, String Shot!"
Beedrill Twineedle was lifted up, and two white threads spurted out from the tip of the needle.
Mudkip Before it could react, the silk thread had already enveloped the rock in front of it.
"String Shot? This kind of thing can also trap people? Mudkip, break free!"
Yushu is a little disapproving.
String Shot How powerful can this move be? Mudkip It only takes a few minutes to break free.
Mudkip struggled hard and tried to use Superpower to break the thread.
Yet it didn't move at all.
"Is this String Shot so Sturdy?"
Yushu was a little surprised.
How could String Shot be so Sturdy?
This is not a failed Man.
Bugsy smiled proudly:
"Our Azalea Gym's String Shot is different from the ones outside. String Shot has undergone special training. Its toughness and strength can be used as a rope."
"Beedrill! Pin Missile!"
Beedrill fires Pin Missile again.
Whoosh!
This time, Pin Missile accurately hit the restrained Mudkip.
"Pfft..."
Mudkip let out a cry of pain.
"Beedrill, Twineedle! End it!"
Bugsy took advantage of Pursuit, Beedrill dived down again, Twineedle was condensed with dazzling light.
If this blow hits, Mudkip will basically lose its ability to fight.
At this critical moment, Yushu shouted loudly.
"Mudkip, use Supersonic!"
Mudkip heard the command, opened his mouth suddenly, and emitted a burst of high-frequency sound waves.
Buzz!
The sound waves spread in the air, like circles of ripples, directly impacting Beedrill's body.
Beedrill's body trembled suddenly, his head was buzzing, and his movements instantly became sluggish.
"Now! Mudkip! Water Gun!"
Yushu Seize the opportunity.
Mudkip took a deep breath, and a strong stream of water spurted out again.
Beedrill was rolled over several times by the current, like a fallen leaf swaying in the strong wind, and finally hit the wall of the venue heavily.
Seeing this, Bugsy thought that he would have used String Shot to tie Mudkip's mouth.
"The final blow, Ancient Power!"
Mudkip Several gravels gathered around him.
Bang bang bang!
Rubbles hit Beedrill one after another.
Beedrill was originally a crispy Pokémon, but was hit by two attacks in succession, and his eyes turned into whirlpools.
"It's not a bad job."
Bugsy took back Beedrill.
Yushu is preparing to take Mudkip back to Poké Ball.
At this moment, Mudkip's body suddenly glowed with a dazzling white light.
"Oh? Has it evolved?"
Bugsy murmured that Bug-type Pokémon's growth cycle is short, and evolution is already commonplace for him, but every time he sees Pokémon evolve, he still feels sincere joy.
The white light gradually dissipated, and a brand new Pokémon appeared on the field.
[Pokémon: Marshtomp]
[Attribute: Water/Ground]
[Ability: Damp]
[Moves: Water Gun, Rock Smash, Rock Throw, Supersonic, Ancient Power, Mud Shot, Protect...]
[Grade: Late Intermediate Stage]
[Introduction: Marshtomp, which has just completed its evolution, contains strong potential in its body and has a promising future]
Yushu looked at Marshtomp in front of Refresh, with a happy smile on his face.
"Well done, Marshtomp."
"Pfft..."
Marshtomp looked down at his stronger body and barked twice excitedly. Then he turned back to look at Yushu, his eyes full of wisdom.
Yushu:"..."
Why do these smart eyes look so similar to the Slowpoke I saw just now?
Mudkip looked quite smart before, but why did he become like this as soon as he evolved?
Is this the price of growth?