When others use Waving Finger, they rely on luck, but when Togepi uses it, it's definitely a dangerous situation.
The moves that come out are often quite powerful.
Natsuhiko placed Togepi back on the ground, solemnly instructing, "Without my permission, you must never use the Waving Finger technique, especially against our own."
If it really came out with a Sword of the Cliff or a Finishing Touch, who could handle that?
The Beedrill and Abra nodded repeatedly.
That's right.
They had just experienced the terror of Waving Finger up close.
They almost ended up in the Poke Center.
Togepi has a decent grasp of the Waving Finger technique, but that doesn't mean it handles the moves it waves out well.
It needs training.
Togepi lowered its head, looking at its feet.
It was just getting excited about playing.
Prior to this, it didn't dare play like this in the tunnels — one, because it feared the loud noises would attract powerful Pokemon, and two, because it feared the move might collapse the entire tunnel.
"But, Togepi, are the moves you've used with Waving Finger always like this?" Natsuhiko hesitated to ask.
"Togepi——"
There are even more powerful ones, want me to show you?
Natsuhiko raised his hand to stop it.
"Never mind, another time for sure."
The backyard had just been repaired into its present state; if the landlord found out, who knows what kind of compensation would be needed.
Togepi pursed his lips.
But Natsuhiko laughed.
Apparently, this Togepi's luck is extraordinary.
To speak frankly, Waving Finger is a test of the Pokemon's fortune. If it's a Luck Emperor, the effects of the Waving Finger technique are often surprisingly good; if it's an Unlucky Trainer, this move isn't worth learning.
Which trainer wouldn't like a Pokemon embodying a Luck Emperor?
Just think about it, this little weak Togepi managed to stay in the underground tunnels where only Rock Type and Ground Type Pokemon could live peacefully for so long, and it seemed to be a very peaceful and happy life. Even facing Aerodactyl, Natsuhiko saved it in certain death situations.
Isn't this a sign of good luck?
The Celestial Grace Trait—it truly is "Celestial Grace," relying on the heavens to provide.
Crack——
Suddenly.
There was a slight noise outside the wall, and Natsuhiko's face turned serious, while several Pokemon looked in that direction.
"Who?" Natsuhiko said in a deep voice.
It was very quiet with no response, but Natsuhiko frowned slowly and gave Beedrill a look.
Beedrill understood and quietly walked toward the gap in the wall that Togepi's Big Character Burst Flame had blasted.
"Wait! Wait!"
Suddenly.
A person with an embarrassed smile and a little moustache appeared at the gap, raising his hands.
"Sorry, I just heard some noise here, so I came to take a look. No other meaning, apologies," the Little Moustache kept apologizing.
However, his words didn't make Natsuhiko lower his guard; instead, his expression became more serious.
Noise?
He chose this old villa because the backyard was large enough, and there was plenty of space between it and other houses.
Moreover, who inquires about things from the backyard?
It's worth noting that his backyard connects to a dense forest with difficult paths—who would come from that side?
Several thoughts flashed in his mind.
Natsuhiko directly said, "Beedrill."
To verify if there's really a problem, just test it.
Upon hearing this, Beedrill immediately understood Natsuhiko's intention, its Long Needle stood upright, and its wings fluttered repeatedly, charging directly at the Little Moustache.
"Wait! Wait! Let me explain."
Seeing Beedrill's actions, the Little Moustache's face changed dramatically.
But his words didn't stop Beedrill's movement.
Swish——
Just as Beedrill's sharp Long Needle was about to approach Little Moustache, a pair of claws suddenly shrouded in dense black energy reached for Beedrill.
A green Pokemon slowly revealed its form, lying on Little Moustache's back.
Shadow Claw!
A sudden gust of wind rose around Beedrill's body, avoiding the sudden attack of the figure with preparation.
Then it jabbed out with its Double Needle, but the opponent was quick enough to dodge Beedrill's strike.
"Kecleon?"
Natsuhiko's face darkened, recognizing the Pokemon.
Kecleon is a registered General Type Pokémon from the Hoenn Region, capable of freely changing its body color with excellent camouflage abilities.
It's rarely seen in the Kanto Region.
Indeed, this person had a problem.
But why are they targeting me?
No time to think further, Little Moustache's disguise was unveiled, he raised the corners of his mouth, chuckled lightly, and without lingering, turned and left.
Natsuhiko didn't hesitate, picked up Togepi, and immediately started the chase.
Abra adopted a meditative posture, leveraging its psychic ability to float, staying close to Natsuhiko.
Meanwhile, Beedrill charged forward, trying to intercept him.
Why exactly are they targeting me? Once I catch him, I'll know.
However, the Kecleon on the opponent's side seems equally strong, its tail tightly wrapped around Little Moustache's arm, body leaning forward to intercept Beedrill's attacks, making it not so easy to hold him back.
The night road appeared particularly deserted, especially here at the edge of Goldenrod City, with even fewer people.
Natsuhiko and Little Moustache were engaged in a chase on the streets.
Slowly, Little Moustache seemed to finally feel the difficulty of dealing with Natsuhiko, darting into a side alley.
Natsuhiko's footsteps paused slightly.
Feeling some hesitation.
There are too many of these hidden alleys in Goldenrod City, Little Moustache's actions could very likely be enticing him to run in this direction, with a considerable chance of a trap inside.
But if he didn't pursue, why was Little Moustache monitoring him, when did it start, what is the purpose…
All of these questions remain unknown.
Considering Abra's presence, Natsuhiko approached Beedrill and continued chasing.
Footsteps.
Resonating within the small alley.
Thud, thud, thud—
"Togepi, if you find yourself in an uncontrollable situation, you can use Waving Finger." Natsuhiko ensured a double precaution.
"Togepi!"
Togepi nodded repeatedly, his eyes twinkling like little stars.
This time he must unleash that move!
Clenching his little fists to cheer himself on.
Others can set traps for me, but it doesn't mean I don't have the chance to turn the tables... Natsuhiko contemplated.
And he soon devised a plan.
Suddenly.
Little Moustache's figure vanished around the corner, and when Natsuhiko reached there, only to find a dead end, with no trace of Little Moustache.
"Is it really a trap?"
Natsuhiko's pace slowed, expression unchanged, only slowly turning around.
As expected at the alley's entrance, seeing three figures, along with in front of them, three Mightyena with fierce appearances showing their sharp teeth.
In the dim alley, their blood-red eyes stood out, glaring low growls reverberated.
Little Moustache stood in the middle, looking at Natsuhiko with a taunting face, turning to his two companions beside him, "I told you he would fall for it, right?"
Natsuhiko calmly observed them.
"Who are you...?" Natsuhiko spoke mildly.
"You don't need to know that." Little Moustache and the other two slowly approached with three Mightyena.
Natsuhiko shrugged, "So, is this what you're after?"
He couldn't recall anything out of line lately, nor anything that drew such coveting.
Push comes to shove, then it must be only this...
Only to see, in his raised hand, clutching a prism-shaped Crystal Stone, black-purple in color, emitting a peculiar halo in the dim alley.
At the sight of the Dark Stone, all three revealed eyes full of greed.
Indeed.
Natsuhiko inwardly remarked.
But confusion followed abruptly.
How did they know I had the Dark Stone?
Muttering to himself, "Unfortunately, I only have one stone, how will you share it?"
"Heh—such movie clichéd scenes, just skip them..." Little Moustache chuckled dismissively.
Opportunity!
Natsuhiko's eyes abruptly widened.
Only.
Before Abra could teleport Beedrill to execute trainer attacks from besides, the three's eyes popped wide open, faces of disbelief, bodies slowly slumped to the ground.
Witnessing, a deep purple rotund Pokémon, with a sly terrifying smile curling on its lips, appeared behind them.
Sly eyes gleamed black, its Black Gaze locking onto the three Mightyena.
Ghostly, casting a glance towards Natsuhiko.
"Togepi!!" Togepi directly startled by it, shrieked, Waving Finger was instinctively unleashed.
Dong—
Crisp cane sound reverberated along the elongated alley.
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