Elf, but I'm a nurturer

"Brother Xiaoze, something bad has happened!"

After making an agreement with Sirona that he would challenge her after successfully entering the high-level ball ranking, Lu Ze also left Sinnoh.

Continue to challenge yourself and constantly improve your ranking.

It's a pity that there is no battle celebration during this period.

Although Lu Ze is very strong, his ranking improvement is not very fast.

The main reason is that too much time is wasted on the road.

That morning, Lu Ze, who was about to leave for the Galar region, suddenly received a call from Xiaozhi.

However, what surprised Lu Ze was that the voice coming from the other end of the phone was not Xiaozhi's voice.

But...

Xiaohao?

Lu Ze looked at the caller ID on his phone with some surprise. After seeing that it was indeed Xiaozhi, he spoke.

"Xiao Hao?"

"What's wrong with Xiaozhi?"

"Xiaozhi seems to be autistic."

Xiao Hao on the other end of the phone spoke anxiously, and Lu Ze had to comfort Xiao Hao first.

"What's the situation? Tell me in detail?"

After Lu Ze finished speaking, Xiao Hao also talked about Xiao Zhi's affairs during this period.

During this period of time, Xiaozhi has been training his Riolu and Farfetch'd.

When I went to Golden City a few days ago, I met a karate girl from the Galar region.

The girl's Pokémon are a wrestling eagle and an octopus warrior.

Xiaozhi was defeated by the Octopus Warrior without any ability to fight back.

Although he was defeated by Octopus Warrior, Xiaozhi was not seriously injured. He just started special training again.

But in the next Pokémon World Championship challenge, Xiaozhi failed twice again.

Both of these battles were between Riolu and tentacle-type Pokémon.

An octopus barrel and a stinging jellyfish.

It was the same way of failure. Riolu was entangled by tentacles in close combat and then defeated.

"What should we do? Xiaozhi has already become autistic after three consecutive defeats."

"He told Riolu not to fight in close combat, but to use ranged attacks instead!"

As Xiao Hao spoke, he became anxious again.

Lu Ze helplessly held his forehead and said, "Where are you now? I'll come find you."

"Now in the research institute in Vermilion City."

"Row."

Lu Ze nodded and hung up the phone.

After listening to what Xiao Hao said just now, Lu Ze roughly understood.

The first opponent Xiaozhi will most likely encounter is Caidou.

As one of the gym leaders in the Galar region, Caidou is very powerful.

This time when Lu Ze went to Galar, he also wanted to challenge Cai Dou.

After all, in Lu Ze's few memories, the ranking of the Pokémon World Championship after Caidou should be among the top 30.

The ranking may not be that high now, but it is definitely not low.

But is Caidou in the Kanto region now?

If we meet, we can have a fight.

But we still need to solve Xiaozhi's problem first.

In Lu Ze's opinion, Xiaozhi's question was a typical case of being too picky.

What does it mean that Riolu is not allowed to fight in close combat? The main reason is that Riolu cannot defeat the opponent in close combat.

In addition, there were three battles and three losses, and all three were basically lost in the same way.

Controlled by the opponent's tentacles and then defeated.

Obviously the psychological shadow is too great.

The method to get Xiaozhi out is also very simple.

All we need to do is break Xiaozhi's psychological shadow.

However, is there any Pokémon among my Pokémon that can use tentacles?
While thinking, Lu Ze flew towards the Kanto area.

Fortunately, he is now in the Johto region, not far from the Kanto region.

It’s just that I didn’t see A’du this time.

It is said that A'du is preparing for the competition among the eight masters.

I should be able to see it then.

Lu Ze soon arrived at the Sakuragi Research Institute in Vermilion City.

"Xiao Ze is here, please come in."

As soon as Lu Ze and Xbat landed, Dr. Sakuragi opened the door.

After seeing Lu Ze outside the door stunned for a moment, he smiled and invited Lu Ze in.

"Xiao Ze is here for Xiao Zhi, right?"

"Yes, Xiaohao called me and said that Xiaozhi seemed to be in a serious condition."

Lu Ze nodded helplessly, but Dr. Sakuragi laughed.

"Although what you said is indeed very serious, I believe Xiaozhi will soon realize this."

After Dr. Sakuragi finished speaking, he looked at Lu Ze with a smile and said, "But your arrival should help Xiaozhi recover faster."

"After all, you are the person Xiaozhi trusts the most."

Professor Sakuragi felt a little emotional. In the past, the person that Satoshi trusted the most was Professor Oak.

But after traveling together in the Kalos region, Lu Ze became the person Xiaozhi trusted the most.

After all, it’s such a comfortable feeling to have someone to cover your back no matter what!
Although Dr. Sakuragi didn't quite understand it, he also understood.

It's probably like the feeling of Professor Oak standing behind you.

"Xiaozhi, do you want to have a battle?"

Together, Lu Ze also quickly came in front of Xiaozhi.

Seeing Xiaozhi squatting on the ground with his knees hugged and a frown on his face, Lu Ze did not hesitate and directly invited Xiaozhi to a battle.

"Brother Xiaoze, why are you here?"

Xiaozhi looked up and asked in surprise when he saw it was Lu Ze.

"Xiao Hao said that you were in a state of autism, so he asked me to come over and enlighten you."

Lu Ze smiled and invited her again: "How about a fight?"

"Just use your Riolu!"

"it is good!"

Xiaozhi hesitated for a moment, but still agreed to Lu Ze's request for a fight.

After all, Xiaozhi would not refuse a battle.

"Xiaohao, can I borrow your Pokémon?"

Riolu is still at the senior level, while the weakest one in Lu Ze's hands is already at the second stage of the king level.

If Porygon were to fight against Satoshi's Riolu, it would be completely useless.

"of course can."

After Xiao Hao was stunned for a moment, he quickly nodded in agreement.

The three of them soon arrived at the breeding garden behind the Sakuragi Research Institute.

The breeding garden is filled with Pokémon that Xiao Hao has tamed and is fostering here.

When Lu Ze saw this breeding garden, he felt as if he was seeing his own breeding garden.

However, the diversity of Pokémon in Xiaohao's breeding garden cannot compare to that in his own breeding garden.

Lu Ze quickly chose the Pokémon to fight against Riolu.

"Just him."

"Giant vine?"

Xiao Hao looked at Xiao Zhi with some surprise, and sure enough, Xiao Zhi's face looked a little bad.

"Why, you don't dare?"

"of course not!"

For Xiaozhi, provoking others is still very effective.

So Xiaozhi agreed immediately.

Dr. Sakuragi watched from the side with a smile, but had no intention of speaking.

The fight between the two soon began.

Lu Ze’s Pokémon is Xiao Hao’s giant vine.

And Xiaozhi still sent out Riolu.

Before the battle began, Xiaozhi hesitated for a moment, but still signaled Riolu not to get close. "The battle begins!"

This battle was not a challenge for the Pokémon World Championship, but an ordinary battle, so naturally there was no drone Tolom as a referee.

The referee is Xiao Hao.

After announcing the start of the battle, Xiaozhi immediately commanded his Riolu to launch an attack.

"Vacuum wave!"

Riolu raised his hand and continuously used [Vacuum Wave] to attack the giant vines.

"Root up, then use Power Whip Defense!"

Lu Ze spoke, and the giant vine responded.

Gigantic Vine is also a senior-level Pokémon, and both sides have the same strength, so Lu Ze is not worried.

After [Taking Root], the giant vine's thick vines began to wave, easily blocking Riolu's [Vacuum Wave].

"Xiaozhi, do you think this will work?"

Seeing that Xiaozhi was not giving up and once again ordered his Riolu to use [Vacuum Wave], but was once again completely blocked by the giant vines, Lu Ze also opened his mouth to ask Xiaozhi.

"Damn it!"

Xiaozhi gritted his teeth slightly, but he had no idea how to crack it.

"Riolu, use Vacuum Wave again!"

"He used Rooting and can't move. Go behind him and attack!"

Xiaozhi's reaction is still very quick, but unfortunately, if he doesn't dare to fight in close combat, Riolu will basically be half useless.

"Catch him, Whip!"

Although Riolu's movement speed is very good, it is not faster than the speed of the vines.

Riolu was caught again!

At this moment, the fear that the Octopus Warrior, the Octopus Bucket and the Stinging Jellyfish once brought came to my mind.

While Xiaozhi was stunned, Lu Ze also commanded the giant vines to launch an attack.

A [Sludge Bomb] took Riolu away directly.

Xiaozhi was silent and stood there with his head down.

"Lucario, take Riolu to get some treatment."

Lu Ze threw the Poké Ball, and after Lucario appeared, he directly picked up Riolu and ran towards a place to recover his strength under the guidance of Professor Sakuragi.

Xiao Hao stood beside Xiao Zhi and looked at him with some worry.

Lu Ze didn't say anything, just looked at Xiao Zhi.

After a moment, Xiaozhi's voice was slightly hoarse, but he took the initiative to speak.

Looking at Lu Ze, he asked, "Brother Xiaoze, facing this situation..."

"You can think about it yourself first. What should Riolu do in this situation?"

"When Riolu comes back, tell him what you think."

"Then I'll tell you what I think."

"it is good."

After Xiaozhi nodded, he looked at the giant vine and began to think.

Although Giant Vine is not a Pokémon with tentacles like Octopus Warrior and Octopus.

However, the vines of the giant vine are almost the same as tentacles.

And faster and longer.

How to crack it?

Xiaozhi frowned and thought seriously.

After a while, Lucario came back with Riolu.

Riolu followed Lucario dejectedly, obviously feeling discouraged after being beaten like this in front of his idol.

"How's it going? Have you thought about it?"

"Well, I want to try it."

Xiaozhi suddenly raised his head and looked at Lu Ze seriously.

"Okay, come on then."

Lu Ze chuckled and returned to the back of the giant vine.

"Giant vines, vine whips, catch him!"

"Get out of the way, use vacuum wave!"

Xiaozhi also quickly commanded his Riolu to dodge.

While dodging, use [Vacuum Wave] to attack the vines.

"Energy ball!"

But the next second, Riolu was hit by the [Energy Ball].

As he was knocked away, the [Vine Whip] grabbed Riolu again.

Xiaozhi was a little dumbfounded.

How could it be like this?
"Your opponent won't let you dodge like this forever."

After Lu Ze finished speaking, he commanded the giant vine to put Riolu down.

Riolu also fell silent and looked at Xiaozhi blankly.

Xiaozhi didn't know how to continue.

Now Xiaozhi is completely confused.

"Lucario, show me."

Seeing Xiaozhi like this, Lu Ze also waved his hand, signaling Lucario to come forward.

"Giant vines, use the vine whip to wrap around Lucario."

After Lu Ze finished speaking, the giant vine hesitated and glanced at Lucario.

After all, there is still a huge gap between his strength and Lucario's.

But in the end, he still used the [Vine Whip] to wrap around it.

"Lucario, show me your method."

Lucario nodded, and then, under the watchful eyes of Xiaozhi and Riolu, he used the wave guide to condense a stick.

The stick formed by the waveguide hit left and right continuously, and after pushing away the vine whip, it directly crashed into the giant vine.

"Close combat?"

Xiaozhi was a little surprised, but his eyes suddenly lit up.

He seemed to understand something.

Under the horrified eyes of the giant vine, Lucario successfully withdrew his hand before crashing into the giant vine.

Lu Ze also looked at Xiaozhi and Riolu with sparkling eyes.

"understand?"

"Understood!"

Xiaozhi nodded vigorously: "It won't work just to escape."

"Riolu is good at close range attacks, and using ranged attacks is obviously an attempt to escape!"

Xiaozhi said, squatting down and looking at Riolu: "Because of my problem, you have failed so many games."

"Leo!"

Riolu shook his head vigorously, then stretched out his fist towards Xiaozhi.

Xiaozhi also laughed happily: "Then let's work together and successfully defeat the Octopus Warrior next time we meet him!"

"Leo!"

Riolu nodded vigorously, then looked at Lucario.

Lucario scratched his head in confusion, then turned to look at Lu Ze and spoke to him.

"He wanted me to teach him the two skills I just used."

Lu Ze glanced at Xiaozhi and Riolu with sparkling eyes, and couldn't help but smile.

"If you want to teach him, of course you can."

"It's okay to rest here for a while."

Lu Ze's current ranking is around 200.

The semi-finals haven't started yet, so there's still plenty of time to continue striving for the rankings.

"Over in Violet City, there is a sand scroll lying across the middle of the road. It is said that there are unknown Pokémon inside. Do you want to go take a look?"

After returning to the Sakuragi Research Institute, Professor Sakuragi also asked Xiaozhi and the others with a smile.

"An unknown Pokémon, I must capture him!"

When Xiao Hao heard this, his eyes immediately lit up.

"Let's go and take a look together!"

"Let's go then."

Xiaozhi looked at Lu Ze, and Lu Ze nodded and agreed.

(End of this chapter)