Chapter 330:
*Even after evolving, I can still train with Hayashi Kaede!*
Floragato listened for so long but didn't really grasp much; only this one sentence remained in its mind.
Thus, the dilemma that had surrounded it these past few days finally vanished completely at this moment.
If its Trainer would still train with it after evolution, then what was there to hesitate about?
Hayashi Kaede continued to ask, "So, do you want to continue training?"
"Floragato~"
This time, Floragato nodded without hesitation.
Then it wondered if it had nodded too quickly and felt a bit conflicted again.
Fortunately, Hayashi Kaede quickly said, "Come on, come on, don't overthink it."
With that, he took out two Pidgeot Poké Balls.
Since the Sky Challenge closed for the season, the Pidgeot no longer wanted to stay in the pine trees; they preferred staying inside their Poké Balls instead.
They only came out occasionally for delivery tasks.
Just as he summoned two Pidgeot, preparing to start the Gust plus version of the Sky Challenge, a surprised exclamation suddenly came from behind.
"Brother Kaede, are you training Floragato here?"
Hayashi Kaede turned to look.
Logically, at this time in winter, everyone should still be curled up in their blankets.
To avoid disturbing everyone's sleep, Hayashi Kaede had specifically chosen a training spot closer to the forest.
The person who had arrived was none other than Takagi Megumi, followed by her Floragato and with Noibat flying above her head.
Hayashi Kaede was somewhat surprised, "You're up this early too?"
"Hehe, morning is the best time for training, right? Pidgeot, Floragato... Are you having Floragato do the Sky Challenge?"
Looking at the Pidgeot flying into the sky and then at the eager Floragato beside him, she couldn't help but ask.
"Mm..."
Before Hayashi Kaede could finish his "Mm," Takagi Megumi excitedly ran over, leading her Floragato. She looked left at her own Floragato, then right at the Floragato beside Hayashi Kaede.
The two Floragato weren't very different in size.
Their appearances were also quite similar.
The two Pokémon looked at each other.
Takagi Megumi's Floragato had a bit more scrutiny in its eyes.
While Hayashi Kaede's Floragato held more curiosity.
The last time they met, Hayashi Kaede's Sprigatito was only a few days old, so naturally...
"Brother Kaede~ Look, you have a Floragato, and I have a Floragato. My Floragato is female. Is yours male or..."
"Female..." Hayashi Kaede promptly cut off her mischievous train of thought.
"Ah? That's too bad."
Takagi Megumi said regretfully.
She had been thinking that after both Floragato evolved into Meowscarada, maybe they could breed.
Of course, it was just a thought.
Fortunately, both Floragato were still young and clearly didn't have such awareness; they couldn't understand the meaning behind Takagi Megumi's words.
Otherwise, who knows what kind of fuss they might cause.
But Takagi Megumi didn't give up on the idea of chatting. Looking at Brother Kaede's Floragato, her eyes shifted, and she soon came up with a new idea. "Then let's have a battle! How about Floragato versus Floragato?"
"Huh?"
Hayashi Kaede didn't quite follow her train of thought.
One moment she was asking about their genders, the next she wanted a battle?
"What do you think? I think it's a great idea!" Takagi Megumi was full of enthusiasm.
Hayashi Kaede looked at Takagi Megumi's Floragato.
[Pokémon: Floragato]
[Gender: Female]
[Ability: Overgrow]
[Potential: Blue]
[IVs: HP (21) Attack (24) Sp. Atk (24) Defense (25) Sp. Def (19) Speed (31)]**
[Level: 25 — 28]
[Moves: Leafage, Hone Claws, Quick Attack, Seed Bomb, Magical Leaf, Grass Knot...]
"This... isn't a good idea, is it?"
Hayashi Kaede politely declined.
He didn't really want to crush the young girl's confidence.
"Come on, what's not good about it? Let's do it, let's do it! Consider it checking out my recent progress~"
Seeing Brother Kaede refuse, Takagi Megumi immediately grabbed his arm and started shaking it, displeased.
She felt she had made significant progress recently.
This progress made her eager to prove herself.
Secretly, she was also thinking:
Her Floragato was born earlier than Brother Kaede's Floragato.
Plus, Brother Kaede stayed at the Breeding House all day.
His Floragato probably hadn't experienced many battles.
But her Floragato had been through quite a few battles recently.
Maybe, just maybe, she could win against Brother Kaede!
Beat Brother Kaede!
(●∀●): Hehehe~
Thinking of this possibility, Takagi Megumi couldn't help but giggle foolishly in her heart.
Since childhood, whether it was exam scores or Pokémon battles, she had never won against him.
"This isn't good." Hayashi Kaede twitched his own mouth, seeing the silly smile on hers.
Although he didn't know what she was thinking, he tried to dissuade her once more.
"It's perfectly fine!" Takagi Megumi put her hands on her hips and turned her gaze to the two Floragato. "Right, Floragato? Don't you want to have a battle?"
"Floragato?"
"Floragato?"
The two Floragato looked at their respective Trainers, then at each other. As their eyes met, sparks slowly began to fly.
Floragato (Kaede) thought: *I've been through so many days of the Sky Challenge, and now I'm not afraid of evolving. It's time to test the results of my training these past days.*
Floragato (Megumi) thought: *I'm a bit older and have been traveling. As the "big sister," I should properly teach this little Floragato a thing or two.*
Hayashi Kaede facepalmed.
Alright.
Now all three were in agreement.
So whether he said anything or not was pretty much meaningless.
If they all wanted a battle, then there was no helping it.
"Fine, come on, then."
Hayashi Kaede patted his Floragato, signaling it to take its position.
Takagi Megumi also cheered and led her Floragato to stand on the other side.
Before starting, she didn't forget to wave and shout, "Okay, we can start now!"
Hayashi Kaede gave an "OK" gesture.
Takagi Megumi's expression immediately turned serious.
Although she knew she had the advantage, facing Brother Kaede's Floragato, she felt she definitely needed to give it 100% of her attention.
So, she directly gave the order,
"Floragato, Leafage!"
Floragato (Megumi) also looked solemn, waving its hands. Fluttering turquoise leaves immediately formed a storm in front of it, then swept towards Floragato (Kaede).
But the intensity of this attack made Floragato (Kaede) feel a bit confused.
This strength... felt like it wasn't even as strong as the plus version Gust?
"Then, should we use Leafage too?" Hayashi Kaede suggested tentatively.
"Floragato!"
Floragato nodded with plenty of energy to spare.
Just as the opponent's leaves were about halfway there, it began to channel its own energy.
And in that moment, a white light also flashed on its body.
Along with the howling wind, the turquoise leaves on its side completely overwhelm the leaves swept by Floragato (Megumi).