Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The ferry sailed smoothly on the sea.

The sea breeze on the deck was so strong it made it hard to open your eyes, and the salty, fishy smell mixed with the roar of the engine filled the cabin.

Jiang Chuan sat by the window, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.

Seven badges are neatly embedded in the velvet, each representing the dojo's recognition.

Now only one more is needed.

Green badge.

Tokiwa Gym.

Jiang Chuan closed the badge box, leaned back in his chair, and squinted.

Tokiwa Gym.

That's no easy bone to gnaw on.

He knew better than anyone else who the gym leader of that gym was.

Sakaki.

The leader of the Rockets.

Proficient in ground-based systems.

But that's not the point.

The key point is that he still has a trump card up his sleeve.

Mewtwo.

Jiang Chuan rubbed his temples and brought up the system panel.

A semi-transparent light screen unfolded before my eyes, and lines of data popped up one by one.

[Pokémon: Pikachu, Level: lv54]

[Pokémon: Venusaur, Level: lv56]

[Pokémon: Pidgeot, Level: lv44]

[Pokémon: Wartortle, Level 38]

[Pokémon: Charizard, Level: lv60]

[Pokémon: Primeape, Level: lv40]

(Number of uses of Perfect Fist of Wrath: 16)

[Sprite: Ancient Fossil Pterodactyl, Level: lv47]

[Pokémon: Dratini, Level: lv15]

[Pokémon: Zapdos, Level: lv65]

Jiang Chuan's gaze swept across the panel.

Charizard is already level 60, and Zapdos is even higher at level 65.

Quasi-King level.

These two words went through my mind once.

The entire roster has reached the near-superstar level, and the potential of most of them is at the superstar or even champion level.

Using this lineup to challenge high-level gyms provides a very solid foundation.

Theoretically speaking, it's a sure thing.

But Jiang Chuan's brows remained furrowed.

But who knows if that old fox Giovanni might suddenly have a brain fart and take Mewtwo out for a spin?

In the original script, that arrogant guy, Gary, was taught a lesson by Giovanni using Mewtwo.

I now have such a strong lineup.

I already have Zapdos.

In addition, he had caused so much damage to the Rockets along the way.

Whether Sakaki is aware of his own existence is still a question.

If you knew, the scene of Mewtwo suddenly appearing in the middle of a fight would be absolutely amazing.

God-level combat power.

Should I use Pikachu to try and go toe-to-toe with Mewtwo?

Jiang Chuan's lips twitched as he thought of this.

No.

It's still not very stable.

We need to think of a solution.

He tapped his fingers on the table twice more.

Then it suddenly stopped.

How about we let our good friend Xiao Mao give it a try?

Let that guy go to the Viridian Gym first and use Giovanni's Mewtwo ahead of time?

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but smile when he thought of this.

This idea... seems to actually work.

That's how it was in the original script.

He knew Xiao Mao's personality all too well.

Arrogant, confident, and believing himself to be invincible.

Let him go and touch Sakaki first.

If Giovanni really uses Mewtwo to teach Gary a lesson, he'd be too embarrassed to pull it out again when he goes to challenge Gary next time, right?

Even if Giovanni has a thick skin, it's unrealistic to have a Pokémon of Mewtwo's caliber appear in battles consecutively in a short period of time.

Jiang Chuan thought about it more and more and felt that the plan was feasible.

"Sigh, then I'll have to trouble you, my good brother."

He muttered something to himself, a hint of schadenfreude in his voice.

Then he reached out and tapped the panel, turning off the light screen.

Just then.

The cabin door was pushed open.

Xiaoxia walked in from outside, the sea breeze making her orange hair a little messy, and her face still had a blush from being out on the deck.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw Jiang Chuan sitting there smiling.

That smile.

Well, how should I put it?

It's a bit bad.

The kind of laugh that sounds like someone's up to no good.

Xiaoxia narrowed her eyes and a mischievous smile curled at the corners of her mouth.

She tiptoed over, moved close to Jiang Chuan, and pressed her face very close.

"You big bad guy."

Her voice was low and had a mischievous tone.

"Still reminiscing about that wonderful moment with Miss Joey?"

Jiang Chuan looked up and glanced at her.

Xiaoxia's face was filled with smug satisfaction, as if she had caught her.

He didn't speak.

He reached out and wrapped his arms around Xiaoxia's waist, pulling her close to him.

Xiaoxia fell right into his arms.

Then his hand moved upwards and pinched a soft spot.

The force was just right, not too light, not too heavy, making Xiaoxia tremble all over.

"Am I that thirsty?"

Jiang Chuan looked down at her, a casual smile in his voice.

"Just last night, and you're thinking about it again now?"

Xiaoxia was held in his arms, her face flushed, but she still tilted her head back and nodded with a firm expression.

"You're not like that."

"That's you!"

His tone was resolute, as if he were stating an undeniable fact.

Jiang Chuan was amused by her self-righteous attitude.

He didn't loosen his grip; instead, he rubbed Xiaoxia's waist again.

Xiaoxia's body went limp from his caresses. She tried to break free from his embrace, but his arms were holding her waist so tightly that she couldn't muster any strength.

Jiang Chuan gently scratched the soft flesh of her waist with his fingers.

Xiaoxia jolted as if she'd been electrocuted, and then burst into uncontrollable laughter.

"Hahaha... Stop it... It tickles..."

She twisted her body to try to dodge, but Jiang Chuan's hands seemed to have eyes, and he could accurately tickle her most ticklish spots every time.

"We surrender! We surrender!"

Xiaoxia raised her hands, laughing so hard that tears almost came out.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

She gasped for breath and slumped into a ball in Jiang Chuan's arms.

"You bad guy, all you do is bully me."

Xiaoxia looked up and glared at him, but there was no harm in her eyes. Instead, there was a hint of coquetry in them.

"When Hanako-nee comes back later, the two of us will deal with you together."

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow.

"Both together?"

"I'm really looking forward to it."

Xiaoxia blushed and punched him in the chest.

"Dream on!"

She sat up from his lap, straightened her disheveled clothes, and then, as if remembering something, her expression became more serious.

"By the way, let me ask you something important first."

"You have one badge left. Where should you go for a challenge?"

Jiang Chuan leaned back in his chair, speaking casually.

"Tokiwa Gym."

Xiaoxia was stunned for a moment.

"Tokiwa Gym?"

Her brows furrowed, as if she were recalling something.

"Didn't we pass through Viridian City when we first met?"

"Why didn't you take on the challenge back then?"

Seeing her puzzled look, Jiang Chuan couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek.

"That's a high-level dojo, didn't you know?"

"I only had one Pikachu and one Caterpie at the time, how was I supposed to win?"

Xiaoxia tilted her head and thought for a moment.

"A high-level dojo?"

"I didn't pay much attention."

She looked a little embarrassed.

"I was just arguing with you back then."

Jiang Chuan pinched her cheeks with a little more force.

"You know that too?"

Xiaoxia pouted as he pinched her cheek, and mumbled, "You're having too much fun...you're pinching me too hard..."

Jiang Chuan released his grip, and Xiaoxia rubbed her face, glaring at him.

Then he laughed again.

She leaned closer and reached out to tickle Jiang Chuan's waist.

"You dare pinch me!"

The two of them started arguing again.

Xiaoxia's laughter was as clear and crisp as a bell, echoing in the cabin.

Just then.

The cabin door was pushed open again.

Hanako walked in.

She was holding a phone, and the screen still showed the end of the call.

Hanako looked at the two people rolling around on the sofa, a slight smile playing on her lips, revealing a knowing smile.

"Excuse me."

Her tone was neither hurried nor slow.

"Xiaoxia, your sister is calling."

Xiaoxia was straddling Jiang Chuan, one hand on his shoulder and the other raised in the air, ready to scratch him.

Upon hearing Hanako's words, she stopped what she was doing.

"My sister?"

Jiang Chuan also took the opportunity to pat Xiaoxia's hand, which was still mischievous.

"Stop fooling around, answer the phone."

Xia got off him and took the phone from Hanako's hand.

She glanced at the call log.

It's the number for the Clarion Dojo.

She pressed the call-back button, and the call was quickly connected.

The sound of cherry blossoms came from the other end.

"Feed? Xiaoxia?"

"What's up, sis?"

Xiaoxia sat on the sofa and crossed her legs.

"Didn't you text me saying your next destination was Viridian City?"

"What's wrong?"

Sakura chuckled on the other end of the phone, her voice carrying a tone of discussion.

"Xiaoxia, before you go to Viridian City, could you please go back to Cerulean City first?"

"Bring Jiang Chuan... oh right, and Hanako-nee-san back too."

Xiaoxia frowned.

"Why did you come back?"

"Jiang Chuan is busy getting the last badge, time is tight."

Cherry blossoms laughed again on the other end.

"We're going to Viridian City, and Cerulean City is on the way too~"

"I'm just coming back for a short trip, it won't take long."

She paused for a moment, her tone carrying a deeper meaning.

"It's also to bring Jiang Chuan home to meet everyone~"

Xiaoxia was even more confused.

"Um?"

"Didn't we see you guys when he challenged the Cerulean Gym last time?"

"He hasn't changed recently."

As she spoke, she glanced at Jiang Chuan beside her, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.

"At most, it's just gotten a little worse."

Jiang Chuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, but remained silent.

Sakura chuckled softly on the other end of the phone.

"The last time we met and the time we met are different concepts."

Xiaoxia's smile froze for a second when she heard this.

Then her face started to turn red.

Sakura's tone softened, carrying that "it's for your own good" tone that only an older sister would have.

"You guys only come back once in a while~"

"The sisters also really want to see Jiang Chuan again."

"and……"

She deliberately dragged out the sound.

"We can teach you..."

"How did you become so intimate with Jiang Chuan..."

"Only you can better nurture the future of Cerulean Dojo and help our Cerulean Dojo grow stronger in the future~"

Xiaoxia's face flushed bright red instantly.

Her cheeks turned red all the way down to the base of her neck.

Even the tips of her ears were tinged with pink.

"oops!"

She stood up abruptly, her voice trembling.

"What did you say, sister?!"

"Alright, alright!"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

She spoke as fast as a machine gun.

"I...I'll tell Jiang Chuan!"

"We'll come back depending on the situation!"

After saying that, she slammed down the phone.

They moved so fast it was as if the person on the other end of the phone would bite.

The cabin fell silent.

Xiaoxia stood there, holding the phone that had already been hung up, her chest heaving.

Her face was still red.

It was as red as a ripe tomato.

She glanced guiltily at Jiang Chuan beside her.

Jiang Chuan was squatting on the ground, playing with Togepi.

Togepi hopped around his feet, making "Togepigepi" noises.

It seems they didn't even notice her phone call just now.

Xiaoxia breathed a sigh of relief.

But my heart was still pounding.

She put the phone on the table, sat in the corner of the sofa, and hugged her knees.

"Sister, really."

She muttered to herself.

"What are you saying all day long?"

Her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Jiang Chuan again.

He was still teasing Togepi.

The finger waved in front of Pokobi, and the little guy jumped up to try and reach it, but he always missed.

Pikachu perched on his shoulder, wagging its tail and watching the commotion.

Sunlight streamed in through the porthole, illuminating his profile and outlining a sharp, clean silhouette.

As Xiaoxia watched, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

A thought suddenly came to her mind.

That bastard.

Even if they have children in the future, they'll probably be just as mischievous as him.

In the end, won't it still be up to me to strengthen the Cerulean Dojo?

I'm the one who has to worry about this.

She inwardly grumbled.

But the smile on his face was impossible to hide.

It started from the corners of her mouth and spread little by little.

Finally, his whole face was covered in that silly, sweet smile.

She quickly lowered her head and buried her face in her knees.

We can't let that bad guy see this.

Otherwise, he'll become smug again.

.....................

On the other side, at the Cerulean Gym.

Sakura stood next to a pile of decorative materials, holding a phone that had already been disconnected.

A triumphant smile played on his lips.

Calamus and peony came over from the side, their faces full of curiosity.

"Sis, how are you?"

Sweet flag spoke first.

"Are Xiaoxia and the others coming back?"

Peony followed up with more questions.

"Yeah, yeah, how so?"

Sakura shoved the phone into her pocket, clapped her hands, and spoke with a smug tone.

"Okay, all done."

Sweet flag and peony exchanged a glance and both breathed a sigh of relief.

But Peony's expression immediately turned puzzled.

She tilted her head to look at the cherry blossoms, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.

"Sakura-neechan".

"Um?"

"That thing you were talking about with Xiaoxia just now..."

Peony's face flushed slightly.

"That's the one..."

"What happens after intimacy..."

"You...you really can?"

Sakura was taken aback when she heard this.

Then, looking at Peony's earnest yet shy expression, she burst out laughing.

"What can I do?"

She spread her hands, her face completely at ease.

"I have zero experience in this area, as you know."

Peony's eyes widened.

Even the calamus was stunned.

"But what you said on the phone just now sounded so convincing..."

There was a hint of disbelief in Changpu's tone.

"So it was all made up?"

Sakura chuckled and tapped Ayame's head.

"Otherwise what?"

"I just wanted to provoke that girl, Xia."

A hint of shrewdness crept into her smile.

"Let her deepen her relationship with Jiang Chuan as soon as possible."

"The more vague you are about these things, the more she'll take them to heart."

"If I hadn't said that, would she have agreed so readily?"

As Sakura spoke, she crossed her arms over her chest, looking as if she were in complete control.

"Well..."

She paused for a moment.

"I also wanted to end that phone call as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, given Xiaoxia's personality, she'll nag me for ages."

"They'll just keep talking about this and that, and it'll never end."

"You all know her temper."

Both the calamus and the peony nodded.

Feel the same.

Sakura continued her story.

"What if she really takes me seriously and refuses to come back no matter what?"

"If those two don't come back, the three of us..."

As she said this, her tone suddenly became somewhat helpless.

"How are the three of us, who aren't very good at training Pokémon, going to handle that problem?"

As she finished speaking...

The expressions of Calamus and Peony also froze for a moment.

The three of them turned their heads at the same time.

My gaze traveled through the dojo's main hall and past the half-open back door.

It landed on the swimming pool in the distance.

The water surface shimmered in the sunlight.

It looks calm and beautiful.

But the way those three people looked at the swimming pool.

But they looked at it as if it were some kind of troublesome problem.

Cherry blossoms sighed deeply.

Sweet flag also sighed.

Peony bit her lip and muttered something under her breath.

"How do I get that thing...?"

No one answered her.

The three of them stood there next to a pile of decorative materials.

You look at me, I look at you.

Finally, they all turned their gazes to the swimming pool.

At the same time, he let out a deep sigh.