Not a trainer this time.

Chapter 694: Little Tree's Journey

Xiaoshu did not make an immediate decision regarding the three options given by his father.

She originally wanted to choose the third one directly, and leave the Padya region with the Vulcan Moths and travel to a wider world.

But the problem is that the rules of each Pokémon League are different.

The Padia League is very special and does not impose any restrictions based on the age of trainers. As long as one is an outstanding talent, he or she can challenge a gym.

But the same cannot be said for other Pokémon Leagues.

Those places are very strict. Only when a trainer is ten years old or older can he or she be qualified to become a trainer and participate in gym challenges.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Xiaoshu made a decision that even Naoki did not expect.

She planned to stay in Padilla College for two years, and then officially set out to adventure in other areas when she turned ten!

"Are you sure?" Naoki asked in surprise when he heard Xiaoshu's plan.

"Yeah!" The little tree nodded with a smile.

In fact, it is not just this reason, because she knows that if she leaves now, her parents will miss her because they can't see her for a long time.

Xiaoshu has been an extremely smart child since he was young.

When Naoki's eyes met hers, he immediately noticed something from her slightly cunning and mischievous look.

"This child..."

Naoki smiled and let out a breath. Although he felt a little disappointed inside, as a father, he would rather respect his daughter's own ideas.

He personally raised this child little by little from childhood to this age. He, the strange tree, and even the Pokémon on the ranch have invested countless energy and emotions in the little tree.

The babbling appearance of the little tree is still vivid in front of my eyes, but in the blink of an eye, she has grown to this big.

He developed his own ideas and became a very good trainer.

Naoki felt both relieved and touched.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the 212th year of the Alliance Calendar.

This year, Naoki turned 34 and Xiaoshu officially turned 10.

On his 10th birthday, Naoki handed Xiaoshu a letter of introduction to Professor Oak.

Before setting off, the little tree put on the hat that Red had left on the World Tree.

She put on her travel backpack and officially embarked on her journey under the watchful eyes of her parents and Gultun.

And her first stop is the town of Pallet in the Kanto region!

That place is not only the starting point of her journey, but also where Tianqing Mountain is located.

Now, she is going to take part in the test of the Rainbow Brave as mentioned by Yan Di and others.

Even though he had expected it, when Naoki saw Xiaoshu leave with his own eyes, he couldn't help but wipe away tears.

Because he knew that from today on, the time he would spend with this child would become less and less.

Qishu also felt a little sad, and she comforted her husband softly.

"It's okay, Shu will definitely become an excellent trainer!"

Naoki nodded gently: "Yeah."

My child, be like a brave eagle, conquer the vast sky, and fly freely in the blue sky!

*
One day later, in Kanto region, Pallet Town, Viridian Forest.

In the lush and dense forest, Xiaoshu looked at the map navigation on Rotom's phone and muttered to himself:
"After passing through this area, the town of Pallet Town should be just ahead!"

As the little tree moved forward, he curiously observed the Pokémon ecology in the forest.

The Kanto region is completely different from the Padia region, and many of the Pokémon that live here are not found in the Padia region.

[Pop, a bird Pokémon, has a calm personality. Even when attacked, it rarely fights back, and will only throw sand at its opponent to protect itself! 】

"Poppy?" Listening to the illustrated explanation on Rotom's phone, Xiaoshu curiously cast his gaze towards the bird Pokémon that was pecking at the fruit.

At the same time, behind a bush.

A young man wearing a straw hat and holding a bug net looked at the girl with fighting spirit.

The girl was not very old and looked to be just over ten years old. She was carrying a travel backpack and wearing a red and white hat on her head.

The way he was dressed, it was obvious that he was a rookie trainer.

Since they were able to meet, it means it is fate.

Then, invite the other party to a Pokémon battle!
"Hey, trainer over there!" The insect catcher boy ran out from the bushes.

The little tree turned its head.

Then the bug-catching boy asked, "Are you a trainer who just went on a trip?"

The little tree nodded: "Yes! Today is the first day of my trip!"

"What a coincidence, me too!" The bug catcher was even more excited. "I've been catching awesome bug-attribute Pokémon in this forest, and I've bred them into very powerful Pokémon. Do you want to have a Pokémon battle and compete with each other?"

The insect catching boy is full of fighting spirit.

Discuss...

Hearing about the Pokémon battle, Xiaoshu immediately became interested and agreed: "Okay!"

This is the case with the trainers you encounter in the wild.

When their eyes meet, a Pokémon battle begins.

The two chose an open space in the woods and stood on either side.

The insect-catching boy took out a Poké Ball with great enthusiasm, and then threw it hard: "Go, Caterpillar!"

Xiao Shu's actions were carried out at the same time, "In that case, it is decided that it is you!"

"Green caterpillar?" Xiao Shu: "In that case, then it's decided to be you, Vulcan Moth!"

Two white lights flashed, and in the white light, two completely different figures appeared on the battlefield.

The one on the left is a green caterpillar, a green caterpillar that is shiny green and looks very strong.

The one on the right is a Vulcan moth, a Vulcan moth that exudes a burning aura and is as hot and dazzling as the sun.

With the appearance of the Vulcan Moth, a strong hot wind instantly swept in all directions, and the temperature in the air began to rise continuously.

The insect catcher and the caterpillar had their faces covered with heat, and both they and their Pokémon looked at the Vulcan Moth opposite them with confusion.

A big question mark appeared above the insect catching boy’s head.

Insect Catcher: “?”

His eyes were wide open like copper bells, and he was complaining madly in his heart:
Damn! Vulcan Moth!

Is this a Pokémon that a new trainer should have?
What are you fighting for? Fight for nothing!
The Caterpillar was frightened by the breath of the Vulcan Moth and trembled directly behind its trainer, hiding behind its legs, looking at the Vulcan Moth in the air opposite with great horror.

Green Caterpillar: ==(●●|||)
"Are you really ten years old this year?" The insect catcher hugged the caterpillar and hid backwards frantically.

Xiao Shu nodded as a matter of course: "That's right!"

Bug Catcher: "Is this really a trainer who just went on a trip?"

"That's right!" Xiaoshu nodded with a smile: "This is my first time in the Kanto area!" She used to travel in her hometown.

"What trainer who just went on a trip would own a Pokémon like Vulcano!!!" the insect catcher boy said madly.

"The Fire Moth has been by my side since I was born!" Xiao Shu showed a bright smile on his face: "We grew up together!"

The insect catcher boy: “…” The insect catcher boy wanted to be quiet.

"No more fighting! We are no match for you at all!" The insect catching boy completely gave up the idea of ​​sparring.

"Well then..." Xiao Shu happened to meet someone, and decided to take this opportunity to ask him about the location of Pallet Town: "By the way, do you know which direction Professor Oak's research institute is? I came here to visit Professor Oak this time!"

"Dr. Oak's Research Institute?" The insect-catching boy turned around and pointed in a direction: "It's right there. Just keep going straight and you'll see it!"

"Thank you!"

Xiao Shu also realized at this moment that the other party had misunderstood her strength. Before leaving, she explained rather embarrassedly:
"Although I just turned ten and started traveling, my Pokémon friends and I have been traveling in the Padiya region for two years before that!"

After saying that, Xiaoshu took back the Vulcan Moth and rushed towards Professor Oak's laboratory.

The insect-catching boy was left standing there in a daze, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

Half an hour later, Xiaoshu finally arrived at the edge of Evergreen Forest.

In the distance, she saw a small town located in the countryside.

If I'm not mistaken, that should be Pallet Town.

Just as Xiaoshu was about to continue on her way, a white light suddenly flashed beside her.

In the white light, the figure of Emperor Yan slowly emerged.

It looked majestically at the distant Pallet Town and said to the little tree:

"Xiaoshu, after meeting the doctor, it's time to take part in Lord Ho-oh's Rainbow Hero Test."

"I understand!" Xiaoshu had already heard about this test from her father, and she was looking forward to it very much.

Because my dad said that after completing this test, I will be able to better connect with Pokémon and even meet Ho-Oh.

Although she could be seen every day when she was on the World Tree...

But seeing him after completing the test will definitely give you a different feeling, right?
"I'm ready!" Xiaoshu said, "After visiting Professor Oak, I will set off for Tianqing Mountain!"

"Ah."

Emperor Yan was still as majestic as usual, and his eyes were full of reluctance as he looked at the little tree.

Because they knew that after the test of the Rainbow Hero was completed, it would be the day for the three of them to say goodbye to the little tree.

Although from the beginning he was only following the orders of Lord Ho-oh to protect the little tree.

But in the past ten years of getting along, whether it was it, Lei Gong, or Suicune, they all treated the little tree as their own child.

The girl who was sleeping soundly curled up in the fur on their bellies...

The girl riding them around...

The girl who picked fruit from the tree and gave them gifts...

One by one, one by one...

Their ten years were filled with small trees, and it was a completely different feeling from before.

If possible, Yan Emperor really wants to silently guard the little tree forever.

But that is impossible.

As a member of the Phoenix Guard, there are still many tasks in this world waiting for them to complete.

Thinking of this, Emperor Yan closed his eyes, then leaned down in front of the little tree and said to her:
"Come on! Let me take you on the rest of the journey!"

"Hey, then I'll come up!"

The little tree chuckled and climbed onto Yan Emperor's back skillfully.

Under the leadership of Entei, it only took them three minutes to officially arrive at Pallet Town.

Following the navigation on Rotom's phone, they arrived safely at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Xiaoshu knocked on the door, and soon, footsteps were heard from inside.

Then the door opened, and an old man in a white coat, with white hair and looking energetic appeared behind the door.

The person who came was none other than Dr. Omu.

"You are..." Before Professor Oak finished speaking, he saw the fiery red figure behind the girl. His eyes instantly became shocked: "Wow..."

That is... the Legendary Pokémon Entei!

"Hello, Professor Oak! I'm Xiaoshu, and... my father asked me to come here to visit you. This is a letter my father wrote to you!" Xiaoshu introduced himself politely and handed over the letter written by Naoki.

"Are you Xiaoshu?" Professor Oak also realized Xiaoshu's identity at this time. He took the letter with great interest and said, "Your father has already told me that you will arrive in Pallet Town in the next two days. I didn't expect you to come so soon! Hohoho, come in quickly!"

"excuse me!"

*
"Has Xiaoshu arrived at Professor Oak's research institute?"

On the ranch, Naoki looked at the message sent to him by Professor Oak and felt relieved.

As the saying goes, a mother worries about her child even when he is a thousand miles away. To be honest, this is the first time that Xiaoshu has traveled so far away alone, and it is impossible for him not to be worried.

If nothing unexpected happens, Xiaoshu will probably stay in Professor Oak's laboratory for some time.

Because of Professor Oak's interest in Pokémon, he will definitely conduct some ecological research on the three sacred beasts around Xiaoshu, Tyrabag, and Vulcano.

"father!"

At this moment, a little boy with black hair and black eyes ran in from outside the door.

Naoki turned his head and asked, "What's wrong, Yuki?"

Xiao Youshu felt very aggrieved: "I also want to travel with Tailebagos like my sister!"

Naoki: "..."

"But the alliance has regulations that children must be at least ten years old before they can travel!" Naoki said.

Yushu curled his lips and accused, "Dad is lying! My sister started traveling on her own when she was eight!"

"But you are only five years old now." Naoki said.

"Wow!" Little Youshu knew that it wasn't going to work, so he ran to the eaves with a depressed look on his face and started crying.

Looking at the clear blue sky above his head and smelling the sweet scent of fruit wafting in the air, Youshu felt very aggrieved.

He also wants to grow up quickly!
"Woo~"

Tailebagos came over and snuggled into Xiao Youshu's arms, acting coquettishly to him intimately.

"Forget it!" Since his father doesn't let him travel now, he will go explore the World Tree!
Little Youshu secretly observed his father's movements.

Seeing that his father didn't notice, he secretly took Tailebagos into the reverse world, preparing to go to the World Tree through there.

Suddenly, a huge figure emerged in front of him.

When Xiao Youshu raised his head, he saw a Pokémon with a ferocious face and a ferocious look appear in front of him.

"Hey, kid, where are you doing?" Giratina spotted Xiao Youshu sneaking in early in the morning.

Far from being scared, the little Yushu grinned, "Uncle Giratina! Dad won't let me travel, I want to play in the World Tree!"

"Naoki doesn't allow you to travel?" Giratina narrowed his eyes.

Xiao Youshu felt aggrieved: "Sister can go!"

“Don’t be sad!” Giratina said with great enthusiasm: “Your uncle Giratina will take you out to play right now!”

(End of this chapter)