Not a trainer this time.

Chapter 698: Epilogue, the end is also a new beginning

[During the years that I have been away, a lot of things have happened in this world, and all regions have been constantly changing. The only thing that remains unchanged is that Pokémon battles are still the mainstream of this world.

Yeci, Padiya Alliance, Naoki Ranch, Dr. Olin, Dr. Futu, Time Machine...

All of this seems to have happened many years ago. Now so much time has passed and everyone is no longer alive. Whenever I think of these past events, I always feel an inexplicable sadness in my heart.

Fortunately, my wife and Gulden are by my side, which gives me some comfort.

After returning to everyone, I began to try to understand the changes that have taken place in this world. Under the joint leadership of Xiaoshu and Youshu, the overall strength of the Padiya Alliance has become the strongest alliance in the world.

Every year, this land continuously attracts trainers and tourists from other regions to come for adventure... If Yeci saw this scene today, he would definitely be very happy, right?

Little Tree... My daughter, Daddy didn't expect you to close the entrance to the World Tree. I think you must not want people to disturb the Pokémon living there.

But Xiaoshu! That's what Dad left for you and your brother. Every year, mini dragons are hatched on Dragonite Island. When your children are ten years old, they can go to the island to train. Maybe they can meet a mini dragon of their own.

Alas, but mom and dad have also seen your efforts. The Tree House is now becoming more and more lively. I have seen your children... your descendants are active in the Padia area. Even without the World Tree, your descendants are still so outstanding and have created a very powerful big family. Dad is really proud of you.

But mom and dad really miss you. When you were young, we poured countless efforts into you.

Do you know? When I heard that you also have your own life, Dad was really sad... Dad has always been thinking that when our family of four are old, we will come to live on the World Tree together.

But... you also have things that you cannot give up. Mom and Dad respect you and support your choice.

Daddy has been having dreams recently, dreaming of you as kids holding Daddy’s hands and practicing walking on the ranch…

Oh, I won't say any more. Let's stop here today. Dad is going to help the expedition guild with Pokémon training today. Haha, speaking of which, Dad is not as good as you guys in commanding Pokémon to fight and formulating tactics. It would be nice if you guys were here too. 】

In the room, Naoki stopped writing, looked at the contents of the diary, and sighed slowly.

Several months have passed since he returned to everyone and to the World Tree.

During the years he was away, everyone had experienced so many things, and every person and every Pokémon had countless things they wanted to say.

Naoki would often visit everyone and listen to them talk about how much they missed them over the years.

But he couldn't express what was in his heart and could only record it in a diary.

The saddest thing in this world is to see the elderly die before the young.

As parents, their souls are still alive, but their children have passed away. How can Naoki not miss them?

Naoki sighed, slowly stood up and went outside.

Outside the door, Qishu was taking care of a group of Tailebagos that survived from ancient times.

Gulden lay down under the shade of a tree and closed his eyes to rest. The golden sunlight fell on the grass, on the goats and on everyone.

Everything seems to be peaceful and quiet.

"Come out?" Qishu asked.

"Yeah." Naoki nodded, looking uninterested.

Qishu narrowed his eyes and stared at him, and suddenly said, "You seem to be worried recently! Is it because of Xiaoshu?"

Naoki: “…Alas!”

He sighed helplessly.

Up to now, he has not seen Xiaoshu and Youshu for the last time and said goodbye to them properly, which makes the old father feel very sad.

"Bago?"

The Taile Bagos noticed Naoki's mood, and they all ran over and asked, "Bago Bago?"

Does Naoki want to meet the little trees? Maybe they can help!

Naoki was slightly startled, and then he thought of the abilities of Tailebagos.

At this moment, a trace of throbbing emerged from deep in his heart.

Really...can I see Xiaoshu again?
"Bagogo!" The Tailebagos nodded affirmatively.

Then, a brilliant light burst out from their bodies.

Qi Shu stood outside the light, smiled and nodded at Zhi Shu: "Hey, go ahead! Maybe Xiao Shu is waiting for you too!"

Naoki was slightly startled, but the next second, everything around him began to change.

Time went back to the autumn of the 287th year of the Alliance Calendar.

Ziqin Town, cemetery.

When Naoki opened his eyes, he saw the white-haired Xiaoshu leaning on a cane, standing in front of his own tombstone accompanied by Vulcano and Dragonite.

The little tree is very old, and her face is covered with wrinkles.

She knelt gently on the grass, tended to her father's tombstone with her hands, gently wiped off the dust on it, and placed the bouquet of flowers she brought with her in front of the tombstone.

She slowly recounted what had happened during this period of time.

“…A lot of things happened this year, and my grandson grew up and became a very good trainer.

Dad, Youshu originally wanted to come here to see you, but he is too old, so he can only let me come here to see you again.

Before I knew it, I have reached your age... Alas, maybe this is the last time I come to visit you?"

When Naoki saw the old little tree and heard these words from the little tree, he burst into tears instantly.

He silently shed tears as he looked at his daughter.

"Are you going to see her?" A voice sounded in my ear.

Naoki hesitated slightly.

Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If he suddenly showed up, Xiaoshu might be scared. Now that he can see his daughter again, he is already very satisfied.

Xiaoshu talked about a lot of things, and Naoki looked at her for a long time.

It was not until dusk that the little tree slowly stood up.

A yellow leaf slowly fell and landed on top of the small tree.

Naoki stood behind her and watched the scene, then he couldn't help himself and gently reached out to pick off the dead leaf.

Then he sighed slowly, turned around and prepared to leave.

But at this moment, Xiao Shu seemed to sense something. She turned around suddenly and asked loudly, "Dad, is that you?"

Naoki was slightly startled, then stopped.

Tears flowed from Xiaoshu's eyes: "Dad, I miss you so much..."

Hearing this, Naoki couldn't hold back any longer.

He mobilized the Taijing energy in his body and slowly appeared in front of the small tree.

After many years, the father and daughter met again.

"Dad..." Drops of tears rolled down from the little tree's eyes.

"Xiaoshu, don't cry, Daddy is back." At this moment, Naoki instantly forgot the time and space paradox and the butterfly effect that his actions would produce.

He was like an ordinary father, walking to his daughter and holding her in his arms.

"Wow, wow, wow!" Xiaoshu had never thought that she would be able to see her father again, and a series of low whimpers came out of her mouth.

"It's okay, Xiaoshu, you did a good job. You and Yushu have always been the pride of your father's life." Naoki said.

The father and daughter hugged each other and cried. Naoki slowly explained to Xiaoshu what had happened to him and apologized to her for not being able to stay with her all the time, until the sky became completely dark.

Naoki felt that the Tailebagos were calling him from the other side of time and space.

He stood up and said to Xiaoshu, "Xiaoshu, it's time for Dad to go."

Xiaoshu quickly stood up and asked, "Can Xiaoshu see Dad again in the future?"

Naoki nodded: "I definitely will."

Xiaoshu felt relieved.

In the 288th year of the Alliance Calendar, Xiaoshu died in his sleep.

When she opened her eyes in spirit form, she saw her father waiting for her by the bed. "Dad, are you here to pick me up?" Xiao Shu asked.

Naoki nodded: "Let's go!"

Xiaoshu looked back and then walked towards his father.

Hand in hand, the father and daughter walked towards the entrance to the spirit world.

However, Naoki did not go in. He sent Xiaoshu to the entrance of the spirit world.

Xiao Shu turned around and asked in confusion, "Dad?"

"Go, Xiaoshu, go talk to your mother. No matter what decision you make, Dad will support you." Naoki said softly.

Xiaoshu looked at the entrance to the spirit world and then looked at his father.

She seemed to understand something, then nodded and said, "I understand, Dad."

Naoki watched Xiaoshu leave and let out a sigh. Naoki closed his eyes and opened them again after a long time.

The knot in his heart has been untied. Although it has not yet achieved the most perfect result, it was a decision made by Xiaoshu himself. As a father, Naoki can only respect it.

Naoki returned to the World Tree.

The days pass by like flowing water in dullness.

Naoki often returns to the abandoned ranch to reminisce the past and his previous life.

Once upon a time, he hoped to have a child to inherit his ranch. After all, it was the life's work of him and his Pokémon.

But now, the ranch is still deserted.

Whenever Naoki saw the abandoned ranch, he felt extremely heartbroken.

Until one day, a young boy with a fire dinosaur came to the ranch.

The boy looked at the letter in his hand and murmured:

"Huh? Is this the ranch left by my great-great-grandfather?"

"What a pity, it's already been abandoned like this! It doesn't look like the prosperous place in the photos at all..."

"But it doesn't matter! Xiao Huo, we can definitely make this place shine again!"

The fire of fighting spirit also burned in the eyes of the Fire Dinosaur standing by.

Naoki narrowed his eyes and suddenly became interested.

Oh?
Is this...his descendant?

Naoki floated beside the boy in ghost form with great interest.

He watched the boy start to take care of the ranch, he watched the boy and the Charmeleon clean the house together, he watched the boy put the daily necessities in the space backpack into the house and make the bed.

After the accommodation problem was solved, Naoki saw the boy take out a photo frame from his bag and hang it on the wall.

He looked carefully, and then he saw his younger self on it.

Naoki: "..."

The young man stood in front of the photo, his face full of respect, his hands bowed, and he muttered:

"Great great grandfather, I am your descendant, my name is Teng Shu, please bless me and make my future ranch life go smoothly!"

"Teng Shu?" Naoki looked at the child with interest.

As far as he knew, the Tree Family had grown into a very large family, and almost all of his descendants were constantly practicing in order to become powerful trainers.

Now, a kid suddenly appeared here to inherit his ranch...

Naoki walked behind Teng Shu and put his hand on his shoulder.

The young man named Teng Shu was stunned for a moment and turned around. The next second, he saw a very familiar figure floating in the air behind him.

this person……

Teng Shu looked back blankly at the photo hanging on the wall, then looked at the man behind him.

Teng Shu: !!!
His face was filled with horror, and he was so scared and shocked that he picked up the Charmeleon and ran out, shouting as he ran:
"Mom, my great-great-grandfather has appeared!"

Naoki: "..."

With a slight movement of his mind, he used his ghost power to create an illusion, blocking the boy's way.

Seeing the gate suddenly disappear, Teng Shu was almost scared to death.

This was the first time he had seen a ghost in his life.

"Mom! Help!" Teng Shu shouted in fear. Seeing that there was no effect, he quickly changed his words: "Grandpa, please don't hurt me. I am your descendant!"

Naoki stopped and said, "I didn't mean to hurt you."

Teng Shu was stunned: "Huh?"

"Your name is Teng Shu?" Naoki asked.

"Yes... yes!" Teng Shu answered blankly.

"Why did you come to this ranch?"

Seeing that the ghost of his great-great-grandfather had no intention of harming him, or perhaps because of the influence of the blood power in his body, Teng Shu was not so scared for a moment.

He briefly explained why he came to this place.

"Because there are too many outstanding people in the family, and I am not very good at training Pokémon, my mother nags me at home all day long. And I just happened to read the rumors about the legendary ranch and the legendary goat milk of life, so I want to run a ranch like my great-great-grandfather, live with Pokémon, and farm together!"

Teng Shu's words were a little incoherent, but Naoki understood them.

He was just feeling sad about the ranch being abandoned, and now that his descendants suddenly came to inherit the ranch, Naoki felt extremely relieved.

"Good boy!"

Teng Shu was a little curious about the great-great-grandfather in front of him: "Are you really my great-great-grandfather? But aren't you dead?!"

"Souls already exist in this world." Naoki smiled and dispelled the illusion, and asked, "Do you want to run this ranch?"

"That's right!" Teng Shu nodded, and then he asked curiously, "Great-great-grandfather, is the rumor about the legendary goat's milk of life true?"

Naoki smiled and asked, "Do you want to know?"

"Of course!"

"In that case, let's revitalize this ranch!"

In an instant, Naoki had thought of everything.

He wants to set a test for this kid. If he can complete it, he will give him the magical food he once made and help him run the ranch!
"Next, go and weed the pasture. When you complete this task, I will give you a gift."

After saying this, Naoki disappeared and returned to his soul form.

Teng Shu stared blankly at his great-grandfather disappearing in front of him. He pinched his thigh in disbelief and made a sound of pain.

What happened just now was not a dream!

He really saw his great-great-grandfather!
"Grandpa, are you gone?" Teng Shu called out hurriedly.

"Don't disturb me unless you have something to do. When you complete the task I assigned to you, I will come to see you with a reward." Naoki's voice came.

Teng Shu's eyes lit up.

As far as he knew, his great-great-grandfather was a very powerful trainer, and he was once known as the strongest man in Padiya.

What will be his reward?
In order to get the reward and live the life he wanted, Teng Shu said to Charmeleon with full fighting spirit:
"Charmeleon, come on, let's work together to weed!"

"Ouch!"

A brand new story has begun.

(Finish)

(End of this chapter)