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Do I want to abstain?
This was the first thought that came to Natsu's mind after seeing this match list.
It wasn't that he really didn't stand a chance against Diantha, he still had some useless cards.
Diantha didn't know much other than Flint.
It's just that he thinks it's okay but it doesn't seem necessary.
The strength and quality of this tournament is clear to everyone. The purpose of his participation in this tournament was only to attract the attention of the Sinnoh Alliance, and then find a way to get a Gym Leader.
Available now.
The Gym Leader, the "cheap" Agatha would help with this matter, and he had already made quite an impression in the eyes of Sinnoh's high-ranking group by defeating Flint.
Higher.
He felt that he might not only attract the attention of the Sinnoh Alliance, but also some other powers.
As soon as they saw it.
This was what Natsu had in mind.
Let's see who is in the top eight now, Lance, Steven, Wallace, Shirona, Diantha, five future champions, Lorelei, Cattleya, two strong Elite Four.
Even though they were young, one would discover the "true value" of this tournament in the future.
And the longer the time, the higher the "true value" of this tournament.
Of course, Natsu hadn't made up his mind yet.
But he had to think about it before tonight, or some of the preparations would be too late.
By the time he exited the Pokémon Center, it was already quite dark.
As the ranking increases, the stronger the opponent, the more serious the damage to the Pokémon, and the longer it takes to heal and recover.
This is not only a test of Pokémon and Trainer strength, but also a multifaceted consideration of a Pokémon's ability to recover and adapt.
As they prepare to return to Steven's villa, rest well and get ready for tomorrow's game.
Natsu is stopped by a Pokemon at the door of Steven's villa.
"Haunter?"
old friend.
Natsu remembers this Haunter from Agatha, and Haunter apparently remembers Natsu too, and makes faces at him when he appears.
The series of tactics that Natsu provides at the start makes him very applicable, so Haunter has a good impression of Natsu.
This is a way of saying hello.
Seeing the Haunter, Natsu knew it was Agatha looking for him.
After a bit of hesitation, he said to several people: "I have something to do"
And then gave Lance a traceless wink.
Lance understood Natsu's point.
"Come back early."
Seeing the happy Natsu and Haunter beside him talking and laughing, some people showed doubts.
"Why does Senior Natsu have something to do every day?" Lorelei expressed the doubts of several people.
Yesterday was also today.
She also wanted to ask for help to study from Natsu in the evening to see how she could make a big profit tomorrow.
"That Haunter, quasi-Elite?" Shirona said hesitantly.
"Forget it, Natsu might have something to do, let's go first, I hope he can have dinner." Steven smiled and greeted everyone inside.
They don't take it seriously, after all, everyone has their own business.
Follow the Haunter.
Natsu arrives at Agatha's villa.
This time, in the bright light, it wasn't as dark and gloomy as before.
Seeing the Haunter who broke through the door without any intention of opening the door for himself, Natsu pursed his lips.
obediently and honestly opened the door and entered.
In the living room.
Agatha was sitting on the sofa watching TV, she looked very comfortable and in a good mood.
"Teacher." Natsu was still shouting respectfully.
Being Agatha's disciple still feels a little surreal to Natsu, wondering what his value is in Agatha's eyes.
If he knew, he would definitely change it!
"Sit down." Agatha pointed to the sofa that stood alone next to her.
Natsu sat down obediently and honestly.
Half ass.
"jie jie—"
Gengar suddenly appeared from behind him and asked with a strange smile.
"Coffee, thank you." Natsu said without thinking.
"Jie~~"
Then Gengar happily went to make coffee.
didn't expect Gengar and Agatha's Abilities.
"Here."
Suddenly.
Agatha, who was watching TV seriously, threw a piece of dark and dark at Natsu.
Natsu held the coffee Gengar had just handed him in one hand, and caught what Agatha threw in the other in a panic.
It's very cool to begin with, with a hint of coolness, smooth to the touch, and a gem-like texture.
Natsu moved towards his hand in confusion.
eyes shrink.
"Peak Level?"
The thing that Agatha threw like trash was actually a Peak-level Dusk Stone!
This was something Natsu had never imagined.
Hearing what Natsu said subconsciously, Agatha looked at him with a bit of surprise, and said with a fatal smile, "That's pretty good."
Natsu smirked twice and put the coffee on the coffee table, he took a closer look and made sure he wasn't mistaken.
"For me?"
"en." Agatha made a nasal sound, then explained, "Win from Old Man, I forgot about that last time, so I'll treat it as a gift from me as a teacher to you after your apprenticeship."
Natsu squeezed the Dusk Stone in his hand lightly.
He retracted his thoughts.
Please send a Teacher like Agatha for a dozen more!
"Thank you, teacher." This voice came from the bottom of his heart.
Regardless of whether Agatha forced him as a disciple or not to allow him to complete some tasks, at least from his current performance, Agatha truly regarded him as a disciple.
"What will you do next?" asked Agatha suddenly.
Natsu was stunned for a moment before realizing that Agatha was asking about the competition.
Tomorrow's opponent will be Diantha.
After a bit of hesitation, Natsu hesitated, "I might.."
"Give up?" Agatha seemed to have guessed Natsu's idea for a long time.
Hearing this, Natsu smiled awkwardly, admitting it.
Agatha stopped watching TV, turned her head, looked at her, said earnestly: "What is the reason?"
Natsu adjusted his language slightly, "As the saying goes, trees look beautiful in the forest, but are easily toppled by the wind."
"Break the fart!"
didn't expect Agatha's response to be so good.
"My disciple Agatha, who dares to destroy it?!" Her cloudy eyes stared, but Natsu could see how domineering she had been when she was young.
"Uh"
To be honest, Agatha was a bit stiff and stubborn, but now in Natsu's eyes, was she actually a little cute?
Glancing at Agatha's aged face.
coughs
At least this calf's character was kind to him.
"I still want to see you push Shirona down."
Natsu: "."
The word is used.
"Let's go to the semifinals. After the semi-finals, if you want to go further, you may not have a chance." Agatha said intentionally or unintentionally.
"Why?" Natsu wondered.
Agatha waved "You'll know when the time comes."
"Anyway, win it for me tomorrow, and if you can't, let your Doublade evolve, this one. The Dusk Stone is for that."
"Actually. There's no need for Doublade to evolve." Natsu muttered.
Agatha's eyes brightened, "You kid, are you hiding your hand?"
Natsu smiled and didn't say anything.
"Okay, I don't care what method you use, just win tomorrow."
"I will try my best, but I can't guarantee it, after all, they are not weak." Natsu said a little helplessly.
This military order, he did not dare to issue it.
The next match, who dares to underestimate who.
Agatha waved her hand and said nothing, signaling that Natsu could go.
Natsu didn't say anything, got up and left.
Agatha's words made Natsu feel a little uneasy and make up his mind.
Think about it.
You are also a disciple of the Elite Four now, what are you afraid of?
Watching Natsu leave, Agatha rubbed her wand lightly and smiled.
"Top four, this Gym Leader doesn't need me to pay any price, saves costs"
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(end of this chapter)