The Strongest Water Move—Splash!

The lake before them was crystal clear, untouched by pollution. Sunlight danced on its shimmering surface, occasionally broken by a Magikarp leaping out of the water. 

Peering into the lake's depths, all that met the eye was an endless expanse of emerald green. The lake was deep, likely teeming with aquatic Pokémon. 

"This place is beautiful… I'll probably stay here for a while," Su Feng said. "During that time, I'll introduce as many Pokémon as I can and show you that they're not as dangerous as you think." 

"If you have any questions about Pokémon, ask away. I'll do my best to answer them." 

[My son can't write…] 

[This pristine forest and lake are stunning… Scenes like this were impossible before Pokémon arrived. Maybe their arrival isn't all bad.] 

[First time seeing so many Pokémon… and so many new ones!] 

[You'd only see this many Pokémon on battlefields in the U.S. Rare sight elsewhere!] 

Su Feng chuckled at the chat. "Wilderness is the true home of Pokémon. While some might hide in cities, they're scarce there and avoid humans. If you're not actively looking, you won't see them." 

[That's a lie! My friend was relaxing in his yard when a pig-nosed monkey Pokémon attacked him for no reason. He's still covered in bruises!] 

[LOL, sorry but I laughed.] 

[See? Some Pokémon *are* dangerous!] 

Su Feng sighed. "To the viewer whose friend was attacked: I'm sorry. Your friend had terrible luck. Based on your description, it was likely a Mankey—a rare, hot-tempered Pokémon that attacks unprovoked. Mankey live in groups and get aggressive over trivial things. If you encounter one without a Pokémon partner, run." 

As he spoke, Su Feng pulled out a Pokémon fishing rod from his backpack. 

[Wait, are you… fishing?] 

[Fishing's boring! Go find more Pokémon!] 

[Is your backpack a Doraemon pocket? How do you have everything?] 

Ignoring the last comment, Su Feng explained, "I *am* fishing, but I'm also searching for Pokémon. This lake is huge—there must be plenty underwater. I'll lure them up with this." 

[Huh? You said Pokémon are smart. Why would they bite a hook?] 

[Owned! Even the streamer forgets his own claims.] 

[Stop pretending to be a Pokémon expert.] 

Su Feng held up his rod for the camera. "This isn't a normal fishing rod. The 'bait' is a capsule-shaped lure without hooks. It won't harm Pokémon. I've added something special to attract them." He shook a bag of low-grade Energy Blocks—far simpler than Torchic's but still irresistible to wild Pokémon used to bland Berries. 

With a practiced flick, he cast the lure into the center of the lake. *Plop!* Ripples spread across the water. 

"Now we wait." 

Torchic, mimicking Su Feng, stared intently at the floating lure. "You're too cute," Su Feng said, ruffling its feathers. Torchic rolled its eyes. 

Seconds later, the lure jerked. Torchic pecked Su Feng's leg frantically. "Got it!" Su Feng yanked the rod, grappling with the thrashing force below. After a fierce tug-of-war, he hauled his catch ashore—a massive red fish flopping wildly. 

[Epic!!] 

[Bro's got Herculean strength!] 

[Restoring honor to fishermen everywhere!] 

[My son can't write…] 

Catching his breath, Su Feng examined the Pokémon: a Magikarp, its crimson scales gleaming, still bouncing on the ground. 

[That's a carp! Fry it!] 

[Stop naming dishes!] 

[Isn't that the Crown Fish from U.S. reports?] 

"This isn't a 'Crown Fish.' It's a Magikarp," Su Feng corrected. "Magikarp have red, rock-hard scales. Their dorsal and pectoral fins resemble crowns, and males have yellow whiskers while females' are white. They're absurdly resilient—they can survive even in polluted water, which is why you'll find them *everywhere*. But their greatest claim to fame is their ultimate move!" 

[What?! It must be insane!] 

[Be careful, streamer! Don't make it mad!] 

[Show us the move!] 

"You're not seeing it? It's already using it," Su Feng said solemnly. 

[Where? It's just flopping around!] 

[This is a joke, right?] 

"Exactly! This is its strongest move: **Splash**!" Su Feng declared with mock grandeur. "Magnificent, isn't it?" 

[...] 

[...] 

[Why do I feel a chill in summer?] 

[Is this… a Pokémon dad joke?] 

[Should we laugh politely?] 

[My son can't write…]