Chapter 88:The Farm Has a Doctor Pokémon! The Rumor of Jirachi

"Chansey."

Chansey took a deep breath.

It carefully wrapped the bandage around the model Pokémon's arm, little by little.

This time, it went very smoothly.

Chansey even tied a very nice bow with the bandage.

Haruharu watched this scene with surprise, "Wow, the bandage didn't break."

Chansey stared blankly at the bandage it had wrapped, seemingly unable to believe it.

Chansey quickly grabbed another new model Pokémon and repeated the previous actions.

This time, the bandage was successfully applied again.

Natsume thought to himself, "It seems it really is because of Stored Power."

Previously, when Chansey was treating Pokémon, its powerful Inner Focus would lead Chansey to unintentionally use moves.

That's why it would sever the model's arms.

Now, since Jirachi had sealed Chansey's Inner Focus, Chansey could not use any psychic-type moves at all.

Chansey might not even realize that it had actually mastered the move Stored Power.

"How was that, Chansey?"

Natsume said to Chansey, "I told you that you could succeed."

"Chansey!"

Chansey looked at Natsume and cried out.

Chansey nearly thought it would never become a healing Pokémon.

Chansey is a naturally kind-hearted Pokémon.

How kind can they be?

If you were to chase a Chansey in the wilderness and injured yourself during the pursuit, the Chansey would even come back to check on your wounds.

If there were no serious issues, it would give you a nutritious egg it had laid and then run off.

Because Chansey's eggs are not only rich in nutrition but also incredibly delicious, they were once subject to over-exploitation by humans.

This led to Chansey nearly disappearing from the wilderness.

Fortunately, after society stabilized, various countries established protection laws for Chansey, designating them as healing Pokémon.

People affectionately referred to Chansey as the pink angel.

If someone reported you for harming a Chansey, you could be arrested by Pokémon police.

"Hello, teacher."

Suddenly, a greeting sounded from outside the training room.

Two middle-aged men walked in.

The first middle-aged man wore gold-rimmed glasses; although he had white hair, he looked very energetic.

"Hello, Natsume, gym leader."

"I am the principal here, Kobayashi."

Principal Kobayashi extended his hand toward Natsume.

Natsume shook his hand, saying, "Hello, Principal Kobayashi."

Principal Kobayashi said warmly, "I have gathered a group of excellent Pokémon students from our school."

"Why don't you go take a look now?"

Natsume replied, "Thank you."

"But I already have a Pokémon I want to take with me."

Natsume's gaze landed on Chansey.

"This one?"

Principal Kobayashi instinctively said, "This child is currently still in training, so it may be difficult for her to serve as a healing Pokémon in the gym."

"Chansey."

Chansey looked at the principal and then at Natsume, feeling somewhat nervous.

The little Pokémon in the Pokémon Academy naturally understood what their conversation meant.

Chansey was afraid it would end up being a useless Chansey.

Natsume looked at Chansey and said, "This child has a lot of talent."

"I believe in its abilities."

After saying that, Natsume glanced at Principal Kobayashi and tentatively asked, "But if it's possible to choose more than one, would I be able to select another?"

"To select another?"

Principal Kobayashi thought for a moment and nodded, "No problem."

"Please follow me."

Natsume turned to Chansey and said, "Chansey, let's go together."

"Chansey~"

Chansey happily followed alongside Natsume.

"Lopunny~"

Lopunny and Gardevoir greeted Chansey.

Principal Kobayashi led Natsume to a classroom.

Inside the classroom, there were ten Pokémon.

Five Audino and five Chansey.

Principal Kobayashi introduced, "These children have all successfully completed various assessments to become specialized healing Pokémon."

"They will be dispatched to Pokémon Hospitals in various regions by August."

Natsume scanned their data one by one.

All ten Pokémon had the potential of Gym Leaders.

Their levels were around 20.

The moves they knew were fairly similar.

Just as Natsume was hesitating, Eevee, who had been following along, suddenly ran toward one of the Audino.

"Eevee~"

"Audino~"

Audino picked up Eevee.

"Audino~"

Name: Audino

Type: Normal

Level: lv20

Ability: Healer

Individual Values: HP 30, Attack 25, Defense 26, Special Attack 26, Special Defense 28, Speed 30

Moves: Pound, Play Nice, Disarming Voice, Growl, Baby-Doll Eyes, Helping Hand

Inherited Moves: Wish

Potential: Gym

Audino was also a well-known healing Pokémon.

It had excellent hearing and could understand the condition and emotions of others through heartbeat sounds.

It could even tell when Pokémon were about to hatch from their eggs.

Haruharu looked at Audino and Eevee, saying, "It seems this Eevee hatched under Audino's care."

Natsume walked up to Audino, looked at it, and asked, "Audino, would you like to come live at my farm?"

"Audino?"

Audino looked at Natsume with confusion.

Farm?

Shouldn't it be a hospital?

Natsume shook his head, "Although it's not a hospital, my farm has a gym."

"Every day, many challengers come to battle, and there are often injured Pokémon."

"So we also really need a Pokémon doctor."

Audino understood.

"Audino~"

Audino was willing to go to the farm with Natsume.

"Eevee?"

Eevee wagged its tail while looking at Natsume.

What about me?

Natsume looked at Eevee and asked, "Do you want to come with me as well?"

"Eevee~"

Natsume turned to Principal Kobayashi, who was standing nearby.

Principal Kobayashi spoke, "In principle, that's not allowed."

"But since you are Natsume, the gym leader, it shouldn't be a big issue."

Natsume thanked him, "Thank you."

Principal Kobayashi smiled, "No need to be polite."

"In the future, we might even need you to take care of our school more."

Natsume nodded slightly, "If the school ever needs my help, just let me know."

After signing the application forms, Natsume officially gained these three Pokémon cultivated by Aomori Pokémon Academy.

When you have strength, people you meet are always easy to talk to.

After finishing the paperwork, Natsume did not rush to leave but, at Haruharu's invitation, had lunch with everyone in the school's cafeteria.

The cafeteria was lively.

You could see Chansey queuing at the counter, selecting the berries they wanted to eat.

Several Audino and a few students were sitting together.

Everyone was exchanging food and occasionally bursting into laughter.

Most of their gazes were directed toward the window-side seating.

Natsume and Dragonite were dining there.

"Lopunny~"

Lopunny was telling Audino and Chansey about life on the farm.

Listening to Lopunny's tales, Chansey and Audino showed looks of longing.

They could hardly wait to go see the farm.

"Our school always encourages coexistence between people and Pokémon."

Haruharu, sitting across from Natsume, said proudly, "That's why our cafeteria has no divisions, and all Pokémon, students, and teachers can dine here together."

Natsume smiled at Haruharu and said, "It seems you really like your school."

"Of course~"

Haruharu nodded repeatedly. "Honestly, after graduation, I want to stay in Aomori City."

Haruharu sighed, "But my grandfather hopes I'll return to develop in Morimachi."

Natsume said, "This city is indeed very suitable for living."

"Right, right~"

Haruharu looked at Natsume happily, agreeing with him, "Aomori City has abundant resources due to its proximity to Aoi District."

"Moreover, according to legends, Aomori City is actually the true resting place of Jirachi."

Jirachi didn't pay much attention to Haruharu's words.

At that moment, it was busy competing with Eevee to see who could eat more.

The two little ones had their mouths stuffed full.

It looked incredibly cute.

Natsume was quite interested in this legend: "Is there any basis for this legend?"

"There is."

Haruharu nodded and said, "Some have found that in Aomori City, both plant and Pokémon growth conditions are much better than in other cities."

"So many people believe that Aomori City is a city blessed by Jirachi."

"Additionally, some scholars have discovered from ancient murals that Aomori City must have experienced a terrifying disaster long ago."

"And in the end, Jirachi saved this place."

Haruharu chattered on, "There are also rumors that Jirachi has never really slept and travels around like Mew."

"But if disaster strikes Aomori City, Jirachi will definitely return."

"Though some rumors don't have substantial evidence, the people of this city believe Jirachi is our guardian deity."

Natsume listened to these words, showing a thoughtful expression.

"Natsume, gym leader? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

Natsume looked up at Haruharu and smiled, "No, it's an interesting rumor."

Haruharu said, "Hehe, how does Natsume, the gym leader, view these rumors?"

Natsume pondered for a moment before replying, "Jirachi awakens once every thousand years, and humans know too little about Jirachi, so I believe anything is possible."

"Dragonite."

Dragonite nudged Natsume.

"What's up, Dragonite?"

"Dragonite~"

Dragonite patted its belly.

After eating, Dragonite wanted to take a nap.

"Alright, then you can rest in your Poké Ball."

Natsume took out a Poké Ball and recalled Dragonite.

Natsume glanced at the time; it was almost one in the afternoon.

"Thank you for your hospitality today; we'll be heading out now."

Haruharu asked with surprise, "Are you leaving so soon?"

Natsume replied, "We plan to participate in the search for Jirachi event in Aomori City."

"So we want to explore that area a bit."

"I see."

Haruharu realized, "Speaking of which, the Pokémon egg awarded in that event was produced by our school."

"I remember it's all Eevee eggs."

"Also, it seems there are still two Ditto that have not been found."

"Is that so? Then it looks like we need to hurry."

Natsume addressed everyone at the dining table, "Alright, we should set off~"

"Moo~"

Jirachi waved, "Let's go~"

Natsume bid farewell to Haruharu, saying, "We'll be on our way."

"When you're on break, you're welcome to come visit my farm."

Haruharu nodded quickly, "I will definitely come."

"Gardevoir, let's go."

Gardevoir walked alongside Natsume as they headed out of the cafeteria.

Haruharu thought to herself, "No wonder Natsume is the gym leader."

"Even Ditto's transformation abilities are being raised to such a high level."

"To maintain this transformed state for so long and look so natural, it's practically flawless."

Aomori City is a tourist city.

Though it was the afternoon, the streets of Aomori City were still bustling with pedestrians and Pokémon from various places.

Trainers with backpacks rode on their Cyclizar, weaving through the crowded streets.

Tourists on sightseeing buses held their Pokémon while gazing in amazement at the surrounding scenery.

Ding ding~

A girl pressed the bell on her bicycle.

Natsume slightly moved aside to let her pass.

In the bicycle basket sat a Skitty.

"Meow~"

Skitty greeted Natsume.

Natsume smiled and waved back at it.

There were many cyclists around.

"Natsume, I want that!"

Jirachi tugged at Natsume's arm, pointing to an ice cream stand.

"Sure thing."

Natsume led everyone to the stand.

"Welcome! How many would you like?"

Although it was summer, the vendor was dressed warmly.

It was a mobile food truck.

The temperature inside the truck was surprisingly low.

Just standing next to the window, Natsume could feel the cool air coming out.

"Vanillite~"

Two Vanillite floated out from behind the vendor, greeting Natsume and the others.

Vanillite is an Ice-type snow Pokémon, typically found in cold regions.

Of course, thanks to air conditioning and refrigerators, even in hot cities, Vanillite can thrive quite well.

"Hello, Vanillite."

Vanillite looked even more like an ice cream.

Small and quite cute.

"Vanillite~"

Natsume said to the Pokémon beside him, "Everyone, take a look and decide what flavors you want."

"Jirachi wants this one~"

Jirachi pointed to a double scoop ice cream on the menu.

Natsume turned to Gardevoir and asked, "What about you, Gardevoir?"

Gardevoir felt that anything would be fine.

Natsume smiled at Gardevoir and said, "Then I'll choose a vanilla flavor for you; it would suit you well."

"Okay~"

"Lopunny~"

Lopunny wanted a chocolate-flavored ice cream.

Audino and Chansey both chose strawberry flavor.

The vendor cheerfully said, "Coming right up~"

"Vanillite, Icy Wind."

"Vanillite~"

Vanillite used Icy Wind to create an ice cup.

The vendor placed ice cream into the cup and then handed it to Natsume and the others.

The vendor said, "The Vanillite ice cup can last for an hour."

"So you don't have to worry about it melting quickly."

Jirachi took a bite.

"Ah~ It's cool."

Jirachi was happy.

"Natsume~"

Gardevoir brought its ice cream to Natsume's mouth.

Natsume took a bite.

"It tastes very good."

Natsume then offered his vanilla ice cream to Gardevoir's mouth, saying, "Try mine."

Gardevoir leaned in and gently licked it with its tongue.

"It's delicious."

Natsume laughed and said, "Right?"

"If everyone enjoys eating, on the way back, we can use Miltank's milk to make some ourselves."

As Natsume chatted with everyone, they walked under the shade of the trees toward the river below the road.

It was bustling here.

There were vendors selling Pokémon food and souvenirs setting up stalls.

All the stalls had floating Jirachi balloons hanging up.

After buying food, the tourists gathered at the riverbank to feed the Pokémon in the water.

Goldeen and Chinchou gathered together.

They swam around, enjoying the Pokémon food that was tossed to them.

Wooper and Eevee-like Pokémon strolled leisurely along the shore.

When they encountered someone feeding them, Wooper and Eevee would sit with them.

In the middle of the river, a black sailboat was slowly rocking.

On top of the boat, various Jirachi figurines were displayed.

"Natsume, there are so many Jirachi here."

Jirachi looked around excitedly.

Suddenly, Jirachi's gaze landed on a slowly moving black sailboat.

Gardevoir looked toward that boat as well.

"Natsume, it seems like we've found that Ditto."

Gardevoir said to Natsume.

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