Hilona looked at Flint with some surprise.
Flint shrugged, indicating he was also just rejected.
Natsuhiko rolled his eyes, too lazy to explain.
Pokémon battles are the main theme of this world, just like Go players encountering a game, or gamers experiencing a thrilling round, it's a concept.
He's not interested in using a Silver Rank to face someone of Gold or Platinum Rank.
"Beedrill, I carefully recalled the previous battles, pay attention to these areas in future battles...."
Natsuhiko began to emphasize some unsuitable or irrational responses during previous battles with Beedrill.
Pokémon battles are indeed directed by the Trainer, but it's ultimately the Pokémon fighting on the field, and handling and responding flexibly requires adjustments and changes by the Pokémon; the Trainer's command cannot cover every aspect.
After all, the speed of the Trainer's command often can't catch up with every second of unexpected situations in a battle.
By the time the Trainer reacts, in most cases, the outcome is already determined.
This becomes especially evident as the Pokémon's strength increases.
Unless one possesses psychic abilities and telepathy, which can to some extent change this situation.
Therefore, the Trainer's role is more about developing strategies before the battle, highlighting areas to be cautious of, and providing reminders at critical moments.
As a Pokémon's strength continues to grow, battles emphasize more on the synergy between Trainer and Pokémon rather than just the Trainer's command ability.
Otherwise, why would the mechanical-like obedient Pokémon of the black market not be favored by experienced Trainers?
Flint and Hilona exchanged a glance.
Did he really just ignore them to continue training?
"Forget it, let's release our little ones to relax." Flint, still polite, didn't force Natsuhiko to do anything.
"Mm." Hilona responded lightly.
Then, each threw out three Pokeballs.
Six Pokémon appeared in Natsuhiko's backyard.
The full-body silver white, heavy and sturdy Shiny Metal Monster.
The shiny-shelled, fierce yet adorable Aron.
The crisp-winged, sun-reflecting Skarmory.
The shark-shaped, fierce-eyed Gabite.
The mysterious and strange, dark-bonsai-like Spiritomb.
The obediently cute, grooming Eevee.
The sudden appearance of the six Pokémon interrupted the training rhythm between Natsuhiko and Beedrill.
Looking at the six Pokémon from the two, for a moment he didn't know what to say.
It's not envy, of course.
Absolutely.
Mm.
"Abra!"
The originally drowsy Abra, upon seeing the six Pokémon, especially Flint's Shiny Metal Monster and Hilona's Gabite, suddenly became alert.
"Abra!" Abra shouted at Natsuhiko with some grievance.
They are scary.
"Beedrill!"
As for Beedrill, upon seeing these six Pokémon, its scarlet eyes sparkled, and its Double Needle gently rubbed, showing an uncontrollable urge for battle.
Natsuhiko patted Beedrill's back to soothe its emotions.
"Sorry, it wasn't intentional to interrupt you," Flint apologized, seeing the training between Natsuhiko and Beedrill being interrupted.
Natsuhiko pursed his lips and silently waved his hand.
"By the way, Natsuhiko, I've been curious, that spinning move your Beedrill used during the club battle—is it a new technique or tactic?"
"It's a tactic, I call it the 'Shield of Retribution'." Natsuhiko thought for a moment and replied.
"Shield of Retribution?"
"It's not a complicated tactic; it uses the Pokémon's spinning to drive energy rotation, combined with some special techniques, forming a defensive rotating shield..."
Explaining it like this seems unclear; a demonstration would make it evident.
"Beedrill, Spinning Silk, Shield of Retribution."
"Beedrill!"
Beedrill nodded.
Finding a relatively spacious area, it vibrated its wings and started spinning, maintaining a certain speed as silk thread spewed from its mouth, forming a white thread gyroscope.
Natsuhiko picked up a stone and threw it at Beedrill.
Bang!
The stone, upon making contact with the Shield of Retribution, was immediately deflected.
Seeing this demonstration, Flint and Hilona quickly understood.
"As for the daytime battle, it was just an alternative use of the Shield of Retribution, adapting to circumstances."
Flint nodded thoughtfully, and Hilona also pondered.
While the Shield of Retribution may not be the most brilliant tactic, its practical effect in real battle is readily apparent to them.
They learned something new.
A neat little trick.
Moreover, this Shield of Retribution tactic can be applied by almost all Pokémon capable of using energy techniques, and with some training, can become an effective strategy.
However, to use it as flexibly as Beedrill in actual battles requires long-term training and harmony.
...
...
"Buyi~~"
As Natsuhiko and Beedrill discussed the Shield of Retribution, Hilona's Eevee, curious, jumped on the table, observing the small Abra, and wagged its tail with a light call.
"Abra?"
The drowsy Abra, feeling an itchiness, rubbed its eyes and slowly opened them.
"Buyi?"
Eevee: How rude, why don't you open your eyes?
"Abra!"
Abra: You're the rude one; my eyes are open!
In response to Eevee, Abra fiercely refuted, pointing at the narrow slit of its eyes.
"Abra Abra!"
Abra: What's this, if not eyes?
Upon hearing this, Eevee tilted its head closer and indeed saw Abra's bright blue eyes through the slit.
But this only amused it more.
"Buyiyi——"
The clear, bell-like laughter continued, tumbling on the table.
Eevee: Hahaha——
This Abra couldn't tolerate it.
It got angry instantly.
"Abra!!"
Fingering its eyelids, its bright blue eyes fully exposed, subconsciously exuding psychic power.
"Buyi!"
Feeling the psychic power, Eevee jolted, quickly sitting up, its fur almost standing.
But realizing it was the small Abra, it showed skepticism.
This Abra's psychic power seems unusually strong for its stage.
The changes in the two Pokémon finally caught Natsuhiko's attention.
Abra's body was slowly being enveloped in light blue psychic power.
Dimly, its body was extending.
"Congratulations, Natsuhiko, your Abra is about to finish maturing," Flint remarked, noticing the change in Abra.
Hilona appeared puzzled.
"This Abra's psychic power seems stronger than what's typical at this stage."
"Indeed." Flint agreed.
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