Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Jiang Chuan blinked, making sure he wasn't seeing things.

Every time a Pidgey eats a few bites of food, its body seems to be infused with an invisible force; its bones stretch, its muscles bulge, and its feathers become thicker and shinier.

Its already impressive physique is now growing at an astonishing rate!

Broader shoulders.

The wings are wider.

Its legs and claws are thicker and more powerful.

"this……"

Jiang Chuan knew about the effects of the Super Flying Fruit, but he didn't expect the effects to be so... immediate?

A faint, soft sound, like bones growing, came from Pidgey.

It seemed to sense the changes in its body, paused in its eating, and looked down at its noticeably larger chest and wings with some confusion.

But it quickly stopped caring.

Because the feeling of surging, warm, and powerful energy within my body was so incredibly comfortable.

It feels even better than defeating an opponent!

It let out a cry and began to eat even more vigorously.

As it continued to eat, its body size expanded more and more noticeably.

Jiang Chuan went from initial surprise to utter astonishment in just a few minutes.

In front of him, Pidgey's size seemed to have broken through some kind of limit, and it soared all the way!

Soon, it reached a size that a regular Pidgey could never have.

near……

No, it has exceeded the limits of a normal Pidgey.

Steadily progressing towards its evolved form—the size standard of Pidgeot!

"Stop...it won't stop?"

Jiang Chuan stared at the unbelievable scene before him.

finally.

When the Pidgey has finished eating the last bit of food, it raises its head contentedly and lets out a clear, loud, and powerful long call...

Its shape has been frozen in time.

Jiang Chuan stared at his large bird, speechless for a long time.

This……

This is way too big!

The Pidgey in front of me is almost two meters tall when it stands!

With its wings fully extended, it probably has a wingspan of four or five meters, and the shadow it casts can cover the entire Jiangchuan River.

The feathers, originally yellowish-brown, have become deeper and brighter, especially on the shoulders, back, and wingtips, where they gleam with a cold, metallic sheen.

His head was held even higher, his eyes were sharp as lightning, and his every glance exuded a dignified and imposing aura.

Its claws are thick and powerful, gripping the ground tightly as if they could easily crush rocks.

That size...

This momentum...

Where is this Pidgey anymore?

It's similar to a Pidgeot.

It's probably bigger and more imposing than many ordinary Pidgeots!

"Super Flying Fruit... Is it really that powerful?"

"The text effect doesn't provide any hints, so I don't know how much my strength has increased... I'll have to test it later."

Jiang Chuan circled the enlarged Pidgey twice, becoming more and more satisfied with what he saw.

With its appearance and size, it's incredibly eye-catching!

A somewhat absurd thought even popped into his head:

"Speaking of which... what happens if a person eats this fruit? Will they become bigger and stronger?"

"but……"

He looked down at himself.

A dragon's body doesn't seem to need this.

"Never mind, let's save it for Butterfree."

He's thinking about it right now.

Sudden.

"Ah! Jiang Chuan! How did your bird get so big?!"

A clear, shocked, and incredulous exclamation came from not far away.

It was Xia, who had just returned from picking fruit.

I spotted the giant Pidgey in the open space right away.

She was so startled that she almost dropped the orange in her hand.

The exclamation was quite loud.

This immediately startled Hanako, who was carefully arranging her sleeping bag and laying out her mat inside the tent.

"Um?"

Hanako paused in her movements.

Big bird?

It's gotten...that big?

Her thoughts, in almost a fraction of a second, took a peculiar turn.

Her face flushed red instantly.

My body tensed up slightly involuntarily.

Jiang Chuan, he...

When did things get to this point between Xiaoxia and me?

The three of us are almost inseparable, aren't we?

Except for the occasional time spent keeping watch at night or washing up alone...

Could it be during those times?

but……

Even if the relationship really does progress rapidly, it's not okay... it's not okay to do it outside...

How embarrassing!

Oh dear!

Jiang Chuan, that bad guy...

He seems so composed, why is he so... impatient in this regard?

Hanako felt both ashamed and anxious, mixed with a vague and indescribable emotion that she herself hadn't fully grasped.

She bit her lower lip, unable to suppress her intense curiosity, and carefully moved closer to the gap in the tent flap.

Hold your breath.

Secretly.

Look out.

The first thing that catches the eye is Xiaoxia's pretty face, which is filled with astonishment.

Then, her gaze passed over Xiaoxia...

I saw that one, head held high, magnificent and extraordinary, its size ridiculously large...

Pidgey.

Hanako was stunned.

wink.

Blink again.

Oh.

It's a Pidgey.

It turns out Xiaoxia was referring to the fact that Jiangchuan's Pidgey had grown bigger...

Hanako subconsciously let out a long sigh of relief.

The tension in my body instantly relaxed.

A relieved smile had just appeared on his lips.

But the next second!

Her eyes widened suddenly!

Their eyes were even wider than Xia's just now!

and many more!

Pidgey?

Such a big Pidgey?!

Are you kidding me?!

Is that a Pidgey? Or a Pidgeot?! No! Are Pidgeots really that big?

"Jiangchuan!!"

Hanako no longer cared about being reserved or secretly observing.

She flung open the curtain and darted out of the tent like a startled rabbit.

He ran to Jiang Chuan's side in just a few steps.

Xiaoxia and Jiang Chuan stood on either side of him, both craning their necks and staring in disbelief at the giant bird.

Its mouth is wide open enough to fit a toy ball.

"Jiang... Jiang Chuan..." Xiaoxia was the first to recover her voice from the shock, but she still stammered.

"Your bird... how... how did it suddenly grow so big? Is this... a skill? Or a mutation?"

Having been a gym leader herself, she had more experience than the average newcomer and immediately made some connections.

Hanako gripped Jiang Chuan's arm tightly, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief: "Yeah, it wasn't like this when we came out! In just a little while... This, this is amazing!"

"may be……"

Jiang Chuan hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully, but his tone was firm.

"This Pidgey is quite unique."

"When I captured it, I felt that it was more intelligent than a typical Pidgey, and its physique was also slightly stronger."

"Now it seems..."

He looked up, admiring his majestic bird.

"I was lucky; I probably caught a very rare 'giant' or 'specially developed' individual by accident."

"After its battle and the consumption of high-quality feed, it may have met some... well, conditions for a growth breakthrough? Perhaps it triggered its latent gigantic potential?"

Jiang Chuan spoke in a half-truth, his tone calm and natural, as if he were simply stating an observed objective fact.

They attributed everything to "individual differences in the Pokémon world" and "accidental breakthroughs in growth."

They never mentioned any system or super flying fruit.

As for cheating, you should just keep it to yourself.

There's no need to make a fuss about it everywhere.

His explanation, though it sounds a bit far-fetched, is actually quite reasonable in the Pokémon world, and could even be considered one of the most mainstream explanations.

After all, the world itself is full of all sorts of incredible phenomena.

Shiny Sprite.

Individuals of different colors.

Individuals that are exceptionally large or exceptionally small in size.

Individuals with special talents or skills...

Even scholars who have studied Pokémon for decades dare not claim to fully understand all its mysteries.

Let alone rookie trainers like Hanako and Misty?

"A rare individual...a breakthrough in growth..."

Xiaoxia murmured to herself, her gaze sweeping over the giant Pidgey.

Although it still feels unbelievable, it seems... that's the only explanation?

Otherwise, how do you explain a Pidgey turning into a "Pidgey Plus" in just a few minutes?

"I see..." Hanako nodded, her eyes filled with amazement and curiosity as she looked at Pidgey.

"Jiang Chuan is so lucky! To encounter such a special Pidgey!"

She fully accepted this statement.

They even felt it was only natural—Jiang Chuan is so powerful, isn't it normal that he encounters some special Pokémon?

"but……"

Xiaoxia walked around the Pidgey for half a circle, then couldn't help but reach out and carefully touch the base of the Pidgey's wing, which was wider than her own palm.

The feathers are hard yet smooth, conveying a powerful sense of strength.

"Even if it's an individual case... this is still too big!"

"Jiang Chuan, your bird... it's so big now, won't it be inconvenient? Will it affect flying, fighting, or anything like that?"

Jiang Chuan is also observing and thinking about this issue.

"You'll know once you try it."

"Pipika, how are you feeling? Want to stretch your legs?"

Pidgey was already eager to try.

Upon hearing the command, it let out an even louder and more powerful cry.

With a sudden burst of wings, it spread its wings!

The flapping of its enormous wings created a powerful gust of wind that flattened the grass on the ground, and caused Hanako and Kasumi's hair and skirts to flutter wildly as they couldn't help but raise their hands to shield themselves.

The next moment, Pidgey's enormous body, with a lightness and speed that belied its size, rose from the ground!

Soaring into the sky!

The speed is astonishing!

Almost in the blink of an eye, it turned into a black dot in the sky.

then.

Dive!

Circling!

Sharp turn!

High-speed movement!

I even tried the starting moves of Lightning Flash and Wing Attack!

The movements were fluid and powerful, and the speed seemed even faster than before!

It didn't appear clumsy at all despite its increased size.

On the contrary, due to the overall increase in strength and wingspan, it is more stable in flight and seems to have stronger explosive power!

"Wow...that's amazing!"

Xiaoxia looked up, her heart pounding with emotion.

She specializes in Water-type Pokémon, but she also admires and envies this powerful Flying-type Pokémon.

Jiang Chuan observed carefully and gained a better understanding of the situation.

It seems that the effects of the Super Flying Fruit go beyond just increasing body size.

The current Pidgey, except for not having evolved yet, probably already surpasses many ordinary Pidgeots in overall strength!

"Come back, Pidgey!"

Having completed the testing, Jiang Chuan retrieved the satisfied Pidgey.

The enormous figure transformed into a red light and returned to the Poké Ball.

The open space suddenly seemed much more spacious.

Hanako and Kasumi were still reeling from the shock they had just experienced.

The two of them stood around Jiang Chuan, chattering away.

"Incredible! Jiang Chuan, your Pidgey is now an absolute trump card!"

"In future battles, just the size of this will be enough to scare the opponent, right?"

"I wonder how big it will be when it evolves into Pidgeot? Will it be even bigger?"

"Food consumption must have increased, so we need to prepare more feed..."

Jiang Chuan listened to their discussion with a smile, occasionally responding with a few words.

He didn't offer much explanation or reassurance for their shock.

Let them adapt gradually, and it's good to build up some "resistance".

after all……

This is nothing.

The Super Flying Fruit is just the beginning.

There will be more surprises to come.

It's better to give them some advance warning than to scare them every time.

After placing the Poké Balls away, Jiang Chuan started feeding the Pikachu next to him...