You're not allowed to play Pokémon!

Chapter 359 Wusong: Teacher Yu, how are we supposed to fight against this cheating game?!

After the battle between Qingyu and Gadria, the four semifinalists of the Superpower Master Tournament were officially determined.

The final battle in the upper bracket will be decided between two superpowered gym leaders, Sabrina and Gigi.

In the lower bracket, Qingyu will face off against his "loyal fan" Wusong.

Following their previous doubles match in the game, the two met offline for the first time in a row at the Attribute Master Tournament semi-finals, a highly prestigious event.

However, for Qingyu, now that his goal has become winning the championship, it's only a matter of time before he encounters a stronger opponent.

Moreover... this was the first time for him to fight against a top-tier opponent in a formal setting.

Whether he truly possesses the strength to become King Paradis, perhaps Gosho will provide the answer he seeks.

With this in mind, Qingyu waited in the lounge until Adu and Kurumi finished explaining the upcoming schedule before leaving the Pokémon Dome to go back and rest.

However, on his way back to the hotel, he encountered a trainer who was somewhat unexpected.

"Nice to meet you, Qingyu... no, it would be more appropriate to call you Teacher Yu, wouldn't it?"

As he walked out of the venue, a red-haired boy leaning against the wall immediately noticed Qingyu's appearance, so he took the initiative to walk over and spoke with a cold expression.

When Qingyu saw the boy who had come to her side, her expression immediately became complicated, and her gaze towards him carried a mysterious and inscrutable meaning.

Although they had never met in real life, he actually knew this person...

Silver, the male protagonist's nemesis in the Pokémon Gold and Silver series, is also Giovanni's long-lost son in the special episode.

Qingyu was clearly very surprised by Xiaoyin's appearance.

Because they originally had no connection whatsoever, even using Sakaki as a link doesn't make logical sense.

At least he was certain of one thing: Gin's existence was unknown to anyone, including Sakaki's old rival, Wataru. Either Sakaki was protecting him too well, or...

Even Sakaki had long since lost contact with him.

Judging from the fact that Sakaki never mentioned him, and that even after losing to him he didn't hold back any tricks and honestly accepted his defeat, Aoba is more inclined to believe the latter.

So Qingyu quickly made a decision to first communicate with this mysterious red-haired man to see if he could find out why he was waiting for him.

"You are……?"

Qingyu looked at Xiaoyin with feigned confusion.

Clearly, the other person immediately realized their rudeness after he spoke.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Xiao Yin quickly took a step back and lowered her head.

"Forgot to introduce myself."

"My name is Xiaoyin, and I am a... trainer. After watching your battle just now, I have some questions about trainers and really want to get the answers from you, so I resorted to this."

"I understand."

Qingyu nodded.

At least for now, it seems that this little silver student is just a bit impatient; in fact, she is quite polite and not difficult to communicate with.

Although, according to Qingyu's memories, his identity as a "trainee trainer" may still be questionable.

But... since he calls me "Teacher Yu," it's my duty to help newcomers!
"What's your question? If I can answer it, I will definitely tell you."

Qingyu spoke softly, making a resounding promise.

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yin's curiosity finally overcame her reason, and she looked up at Qing Yu and asked:
"Teacher Yu, what are your thoughts on the relationship between Pokémon and humans?"

Upon hearing this, Qingyu fell silent.

How should I put this question... it's a bit too broad, and it doesn't really seem like something Xiao Yin would say!
If all you want to do is provide an answer, it's very simple for Qingyu.

But when facing Xiao Yin, Qing Yu was unsure whether she should tell him her thoughts.

Qingyu's gaze fell on the red-haired boy whose eyes looked somewhat confused.

In both the game and the comic book storyline, Xiao Yin's appearance is not very respectable, and it can even be said that he leaves the audience with a first impression that is more like a villain.

His first Pokémon, Totodile, was stolen from Elmwood's lab and not obtained through legal means.

Moreover, his initial attitude towards Pokémon was very utilitarian, and he did not care about the Pokémon's physical and mental health. In Qingyu's view, he was not a qualified trainer at all.

After experiencing a series of events and finally realizing the bond between himself and Pokémon, Silver truly became an excellent trainer.

but……

The little silver that appeared before Qingyu now looked completely underage, and combined with his self-proclaimed title of "trainer in the future," it was clear that he had not even obtained his starter Pokémon yet.

Therefore, if he gets the answer from himself, he will be more or less influenced by himself, and it is possible that it will eventually change the trajectory of his life.

Why are you suddenly asking this?

After thinking for a moment, Qingyu did not give a direct answer, but instead asked Xiaoyin a question in return.

"Because I saw your loving care, Teacher Yu."

Seemingly anticipating Qingyu's question, Xiaoyin answered without hesitation.

“I can tell that Aiguanshi doesn’t seem to be good at fighting. He is also obviously a bit rusty when using his moves and is not good at dealing with changes in the pace of battle.”

Upon hearing this, Qingyu immediately raised an eyebrow.

As expected of Sakaki's son?
Silver did indeed inherit the battle instincts that Team Rocket leader Giovanni had accumulated over the years; in just one battle, he saw through the truth that Indeedee had not yet adapted to combat.

He wasn't wrong; in fact, one could say that today's Masters main draw match was Ai Guan Shi's debut against her.

However, because its performance was so outstanding, many viewers didn't actually notice its many minor mistakes.

Xiao Yin noticed Qing Yu's change in expression, so she continued talking.

"Before this, I always felt that trainers should be a very important part of a Pokémon's growth. Even a Pokémon with poor talent can grow into a reliable fighting force as long as it is properly trained."

"Even if the methods are extreme, as long as we can achieve victory, I think it will be a win-win situation for both the trainer and the Pokémon."

"But I didn't sense any competitive spirit in Indeedee. It seemed like it was only going to battle to... meet the trainer's expectations, at least that's how I felt."

After Xiao Yin finished speaking, she looked up at Qing Yu.

"..."

Qingyu hadn't expected Xiaoyin to be so perceptive.

At the same time, he quickly realized one thing—

Like Sakaki, Gin seems to be no ordinary person either.
Although it seems a bit different from Viridian Power, it allows viewers to perceive the Pokémon's thoughts from their perspective, which can only be described as meticulous.

A trainer with such talent would probably never have done something so outrageous in the first place if it weren't for family factors.

So although Xiaoyin was confused at first, she eventually got on the right path, which makes sense.

At this point, Qingyu gradually found the answer in her heart.

Now that it has been confirmed that Xiao Yin is not as extreme as he thought, and he has the opportunity to guide him, then he, who is called "teacher" by him, must take on the responsibility!
“You’re right. Perhaps from the very beginning, Aissagi never imagined that she would one day become a trainer’s partner and step onto such a big stage.”

Qingyu smiled at the bewildered Xiaoyin, then took out a Poké Ball from his pocket.

"However, I don't think your idea is correct."

"There may be a small part of the relationship between trainers and Pokémon that starts with mutual giving and taking, but as the connection between them gradually strengthens and they form their initial bond..."

"I think 'going in both directions' might be a better way to describe it?"

"Two-way...going forward?"

Xiao Yin looked confused and repeated a key point from Qing Yu's words.

"That's right. While trainers guide Pokémon to grow, Pokémon also subtly influence the trainers' thoughts."

Qingyu nodded, and gestured for Xiaoyin to look at the translucent Poké Ball in his hand.

Among them, Sylveon, curled up in a ball with its ribbons swaying from time to time, caught Silver's attention.

"Since you watched my previous matches, you should remember this Sylveon, right?"

Xiao Yin nodded silently.

He was certainly impressed by this adorable creature that contributed two 3-0 victories in the group stage.

If he felt that Absolute was not very good at fighting, then this Sylveon and Lucario were exactly the other extreme.

Both Pokémon attempted to end the battle quickly and decisively using extreme violence, making the match incredibly swift.

"What if I told you that this Sylveon avoided battles for a long time before evolving because of its personality and ability?"

As Qingyu smiled and spoke, her gaze towards the Poké Ball in her hand softened unconsciously.

Although not much time has passed, only about half a year at most.

But the changes that have taken place in him and Sylveon in the past six months can only be described as qualitative.

The little guy, who used to be timid and fearful even when facing a novice challenger, has become increasingly unrestrained after awakening his power.

The "Emperor Engine," born out of fear, has now truly become a terrifying pressure pump that strikes fear into the hearts of its opponents.

In matches where opponents are easily defeated, Sylveon's presence is even more intimidating than Mewtwo's.

And one's own state of mind has also changed unconsciously in the process of getting along with one's own Pokémon.

At the beginning of his journey, he only thought about protecting the gym and making it bigger and stronger so that he could spend more leisurely time in the Pokémon world.

As a result, one by one his Pokémon companions stopped acting, and then came all sorts of outrageous legendary Pokémon encounters...

When Qingyu came to her senses again, she was shocked to discover—

How did I end up in the semifinals of the Attribute Master Tournament?
In a sense, this is also a result of his being subtly influenced by Pokémon.

If he weren't being pushed around by the cute little guys at the Sunny Gym, he'd probably end up like Milton, a lazy bum lying around doing nothing.

Wait a minute... Speaking of mutual influence, why is it that Millerton is the only one who, even after so much time has passed, is still lying around like a lazy bum?

Forget Mewtwo, its awareness is nowhere near that of the new Servant!
Look at them!
"There is no fixed conclusion about the relationship between Pokémon and their trainers. As long as we continue to trust each other, the future will naturally appear before us."

Recalling this moment, Qingyu let out a heartfelt sigh.

"..."

Silver remained silent, his eyes still fixed on Sylveon sleeping in its Poké Ball.

According to the Pokédex, Sylveon is a branch evolution that only occurs when Eevee has a very high affinity with its trainer and genuinely accepts its trainer.

Teacher Yu's use of this as an example is indeed very convincing.

but……

"Can so-called bonds really make people stronger?"

As she spoke, Xiao Yin frowned almost imperceptibly.

For various reasons, he wasn't really willing to believe such things. But for some reason, when Qingyu said the same things as the teachers at the Pokémon Academy, he found himself inexplicably convinced.

"Yeah, will it work or not?"

Qingyu remained noncommittal and did not give a direct answer to the question.

"Perhaps different people can get different answers from this experience, but if you really want to become a trainer, then you might as well give it a try."

"Pokémon are a group of very pure and wonderful beings. Just trust your friends and they will naturally respond to your expectations."

Halfway through her sentence, Qingyu suddenly realized something.

"By the way, it seems you haven't gotten your starter Pokémon yet, have you?"

"Being able to think of such profound questions, I think you will definitely become an excellent trainer in the future."

"Hmm... The Pokémon Professor in the Johto region is Professor Elm, right? Although I'm not very familiar with him, if I ask Professor Oak, I should be able to arrange a meeting between you and him."

"If you can get an initial partner, I believe you will have a deeper understanding of what I'm saying in the future."

Qingyu quickly made the choice for Xiaoyin in a definite tone.

"..."

Xiao Yin fell silent again.

But this time, the reason is different.

He couldn't quite understand why Qingyu would show such goodwill towards him upon their first meeting, and even make a decision for him.

But clearly, Qingyu's suggestion was far too attractive to him at the moment.

For various reasons, he finds it difficult to obtain his starter Pokémon from the regional professor through conventional means, unlike normal trainers.

But he also had reasons why he had to become a trainer.

Therefore, Xiao Yin did seriously consider stealing one, which is clearly illegal.

However, if one can legally obtain a starter Pokémon through Blue Feather and officially become a trainer, that would certainly be a better choice.

only……

"why?"

After a long silence, Xiao Yin suddenly spoke.

He really couldn't understand why Teacher Yu was suddenly being so friendly to him.

Based on my own life experience over the years, sudden acts of kindness are not always a good thing.

All the gifts of fate have already been marked with their dimensions, but we just can't see them.

"There's no particular reason, I just think you might become a trainer who can amaze many people."

"Moreover, we are only recommending you as a 'trainer' to Professor Elm. Whether or not any Pokémon will be attracted to you and willing to become your partner will ultimately depend on your own performance."

Qingyu shrugged and spoke casually.

"……I see."

After taking a deep breath, Xiao Yin no longer hesitated, and her eyes became more serious.

"Thank you so much for your guidance, Teacher Yu."

"If I can become a trainer, I will definitely live up to your expectations and become the world's strongest Pokémon trainer."

"There's no need to be too fixated on being number one."

Qingyu interrupted him with a smile.

"Just strive to become an excellent trainer, and keep working towards that goal!"

"Yes, I understand."

As Xiao Yin nodded solemnly, a strange emotion suddenly welled up in her heart.

It seems that today's impulsive act might just be the best decision I'll ever make...

Xiao Yin left quickly, and after watching him disappear at the end of the street, Qing Yu also quickly headed towards the inn.

There are no rest days in the main competition. He will face off against Wusong tomorrow afternoon, so he must let his Pokémon relax today so that they can be in better condition to prepare for the battle.

After he left, a black-haired boy with slanted bangs suddenly emerged from the bushes near the gate where he and Xiao Yin had been talking.

"Seriously, these two guys actually chatted for so long, I've been waiting for ages..."

Ah Jin scratched his head and looked in the direction the two had left.

"That Teacher Yu seems to be a really nice person. No wonder so many people kept talking about him while we were watching the game."

He didn't know Qingyu at first, but after watching a few matches, even Ajin became quite curious about "Teacher Yu," whose popularity even surpassed that of other regional kings.

So, after asking other spectators, Ajin finally learned Qingyu's true identity.

How can someone become so strong after only six months as the owner of the gym?
This means that once I, a genius, debut, my future achievements will definitely surpass his!

"However... I never expected that there would be a newcomer from the same cohort who could gain his approval before me!"

The image of the arrogant red-haired youth from earlier flashed through Akin's mind, and he immediately began to grit his teeth.

He originally had the same idea as Xiao Yin, hoping to try his luck and have a chat with Teacher Yu.

As it turned out, by the time he arrived, that arrogant guy had already beaten him to it. If he showed up at that moment, wouldn't it look like he was eavesdropping on their conversation?
"Damn it, what's with all this talk about becoming the strongest? That's my line, you know!"

"That guy's name is Little Silver, right? I'll remember you. If we ever run into each other again, you'll be in big trouble!"

Ah Jin gritted his teeth and wrote down the name.

On my journey to becoming a trainer, I'm missing a rival who can be my experience booster, so I've decided on you!
Thinking of this, Ah Jin's mood instantly improved, and he soon swaggered away.

……

Meanwhile, in a little-known corner of Manjin City.

In the closed training room, Wu Song was sitting in front of the computer, repeatedly scrolling through the progress bar at the bottom of the video, watching all of Qing Yu's competition videos in this Superpower Master Tournament over and over again.

"Sylveon's attack methods are relatively monotonous, mainly relying on Fairy-type moves, so it shouldn't require special attention."

"As for Lucario... if we encounter it, using Bronze Bell or Metagross should be enough to put up a fight."

"However, we must be particularly wary of its Mega Evolution. Given Teacher Yu's demonstrated proficiency, it's impossible that he doesn't know how to use Mega Evolution."

"And then there's the Assassin's secret weapon. Fortunately, it was already exposed in the battle against Cattleya, and its tactics can be basically determined. If it doesn't have any other backup plans, it's not a big deal either."

While muttering to himself, Wusong recorded all his insights in his notebook.

Soon, he filled half a notebook with notes about how to counter Teacher Yu's theory the next day.

Of the five Pokémon currently known to be Qingyu, he has already made detailed plans for three of them, which he will definitely use in the upcoming battles.

however……

Even Gosho, who had honed his exceptional information processing abilities in the Sinnoh League to the point of possessing a brain comparable to the strongest, couldn't help but shake his head at the other two names.

"Mewtwo is such a strange Pokémon. I doubt any Psychic-type Pokémon would have an advantage against it. We can only try to deal with it through other means."

"And then there's that most troublesome Evil Creeper..."

The thought of Qingyu revealing yet another trump card during the battle made Wusong unconsciously irritable.

Compared to Mewtwo, the most terrifying thing for Qingyu would be if he sent out Mischievous in tomorrow's match.

Based on current intelligence, Egui Peng practically has "invincible" written all over his face.

In their first battle together, Qingyu swept through Kitakami Township, defeating four Pokémon revered by the villagers. His strength was clearly out of control.

But the most outrageous part was yet to come.

Depending on the mask chosen during the battle, this Evil Phantom can even change its type on the spot. While its thorny vines are ablaze, it also doesn't hold back its most proficient Grass-type attacks...

Cattleya suffered because of this, and if Qingyu hadn't clearly shown some "social skills" in the end, she probably would have lost even more miserably.

Judging from its overall performance, the pressure that Deviljho exerts on its opponents is no less than that of Mewtwo, and its flexible and ever-changing style makes it impossible for trainers like him, who prefer to collect data and exploit information gaps, to figure it out.

Even with the unfortunate Cattleya managing to get some information for him, it was still far from enough.

Without a doubt, both Mewtwo and Ursaring have surpassed the combat power of ordinary Pokémon, and are at least above the "pseudo-legendary" level as defined by trainers.

Even compared to the usual "late bloomers" Pokémon, it is more troublesome to target these two Pokémon with less information.

Wusong has always considered himself a trainer with a similar style to Qingyu, but now he probably can't compete in terms of command, and there seems to be a gap in their Pokémon training skills as well...

Just thinking about it is difficult enough.

"..."

For a fleeting moment, Wusong even had the thought, "Why not just give up and play it safe, since we'll lose anyway?"

Only when Teacher Yu becomes an opponent can one truly feel how terrifying he is.

He has only been a dojo master for less than half a year, yet he has already reached a level of strength that would make even the Elite Four tremble.

If we wait until Teacher Yu has evolved a bit before participating in other competitions, wouldn't he be able to easily dominate and rack up international ranking points...?

How am I supposed to fight against Teacher Yu who's using cheat codes?!

No, we've already lost in terms of momentum before the fight even starts. How can we possibly win tomorrow?!
Wu Song patted his cheeks, forcing himself to focus all his attention on figuring out how to break the deadlock.

Even in the most desperate situations, there is always a glimmer of hope.

Even if I lose, I must play my best like Gadalia did today and earn Teacher Yu's approval!
Otherwise, when we return to Sinnoh after this battle, won't we be thoroughly laughed at by those two bastards, Da Ye and A Liu...?

This is the one thing that absolutely must not happen!
Thinking of this, Wusong's eyes gradually became firm.

After racking his brains for a while, he actually came up with a bold idea.

Since Mewtwo and Ursaring are both difficult to deal with, what if I try a different approach...?

Should we first focus our attacks on this seemingly weak and easily defeated little maid, Ai-chan, to create a situation where we outnumber her?

As long as the number of Pokémon is greater, it's not me who should be worried, but Teacher Yu.

This allows you to take the initiative in normal battles and even win the game slowly by strategically wearing down your opponent!

That's right, I have an ace up my sleeve!

As long as we can open the Trick Room, Mewtwo and Urgot are no threat at all!

Thinking of this, Wusong couldn't help but take a deep breath and reveal a confident smile.

"You're not the only one making progress, Teacher Yu!"

"After the last online battle, I put in a lot of effort to master the Sunny Space system."

"Perfect! I'll make my grand debut right in front of Teacher Yu this time!"

(End of this chapter)