Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

"This one is different, it's big!"

Jiang Chuan shook the Poké Ball in his hand and made a joke.

"big?"

Xiaoxia blinked, still completely confused.

"What's wrong, Da?"

"It doesn't matter what time it is!"

"Besides, it might even take less time!"

Xia's mind raced.

So Jiang Chuan just thought this green caterpillar had potential because of its large size?

This method of judgment is far too hasty!

Although that caterpillar was indeed a size larger than the average one and reacted faster, a caterpillar is still a caterpillar!

With base stats and lifespan fixed, what difference does it make how big you are?

Thinking of this, a small sense of joy suddenly flashed through Xiaoxia's heart.

It seems Jiang Chuan isn't anything particularly special after all!

He's just an ordinary rookie trainer who would make the mistake of judging people by their appearance.

She thought he really had some unique insight.

It seems I'll have a chance to give him a good talking-to later!

Xiaoxia's little bit of pride resurfaced.

She still harbored resentment towards Jiang Chuan's boastful statement that "the small goal is to be the champion."

It's not that I dislike him, it's just that I think... this guy is too arrogant!

He's clearly a newbie, he doesn't even have many Pokémon, yet he dares to say such things.

She's the daughter of the Cerulean Gym Leader, and has seen countless trainers and heard countless grand pronouncements since she was a child.

In the end, very few actually make it that far.

champion?

That's not something you can achieve just by talking big.

She had been looking for an opportunity to "educate" Jiang Chuan and make him face reality.

It's not about discouraging him, but rather... well, guiding him correctly!

Yes, it's about guidance!

By the way...

Xiaoxia secretly glanced at Jiang Chuan's profile.

And while I'm at it, I'll see how he's been rendered speechless by what I said, and can only obediently listen to me.

that must be very interesting.

She's even started imagining that scene:

With her hands on her hips, she looked like a senior and began to analyze the drawbacks of the green caterpillar one by one. Jiang Chuan listened in stunned silence and could only scratch his head and say, "Xiaoxia, you're right."

Then you can pat him on the shoulder and say in a mature tone, "It's good that you know you were wrong. Listen to your older sister more in the future."

Hehe...

Just thinking about it made Xiaoxia feel great.

This even lessened the fear of the surrounding forest.

………………

Jiang Chuan ignored what Xiaoxia was thinking at that moment.

He was staring intently at the Poké Ball in his hand.

He had certainly considered the drawbacks that Xiaoxia mentioned.

Caterpie has a short lifespan and a fixed evolutionary chain, while Butterfree has relatively low base stats...

He knew these things better than anyone else.

But the problem is, with the script points in hand and the system at his disposal, why would he be afraid of not being able to raise a green caterpillar?

What's more, the rewards for this capture mission are practically tailor-made for this caterpillar.

Fruit that enhances initial potential.

Used by those with potential below the Heavenly King level, permanently increases potential level by 1.

This Caterpie has the potential to become a Gym Leader; if it eats this, it will become a near-Elite Four member!

In the Caterpie group, no, in all Bug-type Pokémon, this is considered genius.

As for the lifespan issue...

Enhancing potential is not just about raising the upper limit of ability.

Vitality, lifespan, and growth rate will all increase accordingly.

While it may not be as long-lived as some other races, it is definitely a long-lived species among the Caterpie.

Jiang Chuan pressed the switch on the Poké Ball.

A flash of red light, and the emerald green caterpillar reappeared in the open space.

It let out a soft cry, raised its head to look at Jiang Chuan, its eyes gentle.

"Ah! A bug!"

Almost simultaneously, Xiaoxia's "spider-sense" was triggered.

Even if this green caterpillar looks docile, even if it has just been tamed, a caterpillar is still a caterpillar!

She screamed and darted behind Hanako, peeking out only half her head to warily stare at the caterpillar.

"Don't be afraid, it's my Pokémon now, it won't attack you."

Jiang Chuan smiled helplessly.

"Then, then don't let it get too close to me!"

Xia gripped Hanako's clothes tightly, her voice trembling.

Hanako patted her hand gently, soothing her.

Jiang Chuan shook his head and took out the primary potential enhancement fruit from his system inventory.

The fruit is small, only about the size of a thumb, and is pure white with a faint glow. Its surface has strange patterns, making it look unlike any ordinary thing.

"Here, eat this."

Jiang Chuan squatted down and handed the fruit to the caterpillar's mouth.

The caterpillar's tiny nose twitched, as if it had smelled the enticing aroma emanating from the fruit.

Without hesitation, it opened its mouth and carefully swallowed the fruit.

The next second, buzz!

A faint white halo emanated from the caterpillar's body.

Its body underwent subtle changes at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The already deep emerald green became even more lustrous, as if a luster was flowing across its surface.

Its size seemed to have increased slightly, though not obviously, but one could feel the abundance of vitality in it.

Its red antennae on its head were even brighter, and its small, dark eyes were even more intelligent.

Her overall demeanor has been elevated to a whole new level.

[Pokémon: Caterpie, Potential: Gym Leader Level → Near-Elite Leader Level]

The system panel updates in real time.

Jiang Chuan smiled.

A green caterpillar with near-elite-level potential.

If this were to get out, it would probably shock a lot of people.

The green caterpillar affectionately rubbed against Jiang Chuan's hand.

It feels good.

It's better than ever before.

My body is full of power, my mind is clearer, and even my perception of the surrounding environment has become much more acute.

It knew that it was this human who had given it this opportunity.

Therefore, the way it looked at Jiang Chuan was full of trust and affection.

Jiang Chuan began to plan the breeding route for this green caterpillar.

When he realized that his character had the potential to reach the level of a dojo master, he planned to train him as a key player in the early stages.

Although Bug-type Pokémon have shorter lifespans compared to other Pokémon, Caterpie's potential as a near-Elite Four member grants it enough lifespan to live for a very, very long time.

There's nothing that can be done about it; lifespan is a fatal flaw for bug-type Pokémon.

Most trainers only use them as transitional units in the early stages of their team, treating them as utility characters rather than developing them into main characters.

Of course, rare Bug-type Pokémon like Volcarona and Scyther are exceptions.

However, these are very resource-intensive, and ordinary trainers can hardly afford them.

So you can't blame these trainers for being too pragmatic and looking down on Caterpie, Weedle, and the like.

It's just that the storyline of life and death, which involved investing so much emotion, effort, and resources, was too heartbreaking to watch.

After all, not every Beedrill can defeat a Champion's Dragonite.

Therefore, it's best for ordinary trainers to use the most stable and reliable strategy.

However, since Jiang Chuan handles the script and props himself, these shortcomings are not a problem, and he can focus on nurturing the talent.

We've already gotten Caterpie to near-Elite Four level, and it's past the early stages. It can also serve as a fighting force in the second team later on.

Further on, if we can get it to Dynamax, rotating a team isn't out of the question.

"In short, 'Sky-Spinning', you have a bright future ahead of you!" Jiang Chuan said with a smile, stroking the green caterpillar in front of him.

Although Caterpie couldn't understand what "Rayquaza" meant, it could sense the expectation and affection in Jiang Chuan's tone.

My owner is giving me delicious food and seems to be expecting me so much...

The master said I am Rayquaza, so I am Rayquaza!

The green caterpillar thought to itself.

I must strive to become stronger in the future and live up to my master's expectations!

Jiang Chuan fed the green caterpillar some ordinary food to replenish its strength.

The caterpillar ate heartily. Although its potential had increased, its appetite seemed unchanged, remaining the same as that of a caterpillar.

After feeding the caterpillars, Jiang Chuan was about to call the two to continue their journey.

A sharp bird cry suddenly came from the sky!

The voice was high-pitched and harsh, with a clear sense of aggression.

The three of them looked up at the same time.

A dark shadow was seen sweeping across the sky above the forest at an extremely fast speed!