Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Jiang Chuan stood on the shore, looking down at the dark, murky water.

The waveguide sensed that Gyarados's energy fluctuations had sunk to the deepest point.

But it didn't leave; it just lurked there.

Jiang Chuan did not allow Venusaur to continue the pursuit.

That exchange just now was enough.

Venusaur used Crazy Plant to hit Gyarados several times.

The scales on that Gyarados's body were all cracked.

If the fighting continues, it will become a fight to the death.

That wasn't the outcome Jiang Chuan wanted.

He didn't come here to defeat Gyarados.

He's there to solve the problem.

Jiang Chuan raised his hand and patted Venusaur's neck.

"You've worked hard, come back and rest now."

Venusaur let out a soft cry and transformed into a red light, returning to its Poké Ball.

The sphere swayed gently in Jiang Chuan's hand, then fell silent.

Jiang Chuan carefully put the baby ball away and then slowly walked forward.

He lowered his head slightly, looking at the huge, faintly visible black shadow beneath the water's surface.

Gyarados is down there.

It swam slowly at a depth of about twenty meters.

Occasionally, it flicks its tail, stirring up a small undercurrent.

Its energy fluctuations are conducted up through the water.

anger.

unwilling.

There was also a hint of annoyance at having one's territory offended.

But compared to the previous level of rage that was almost out of control, it has calmed down considerably.

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath.

Then she closed her eyes.

The power of waveguides unfolds once more.

An invisible waveguide emanated from him, like an unseen net.

This time he didn't spread the waveguide too far out.

Instead, they converge and extend underwater.

Piercing through the water, piercing through the darkness.

Jiang Chuan's waveguide touched the massive energy fluctuation at the bottom of the water.

Gyarados huddled in the deepest part of the dark waters, its energy fluctuations barely contained.

But it couldn't escape Jiang Chuan's perception.

Jiang Chuan's Aura touched the edge of Gyarados's consciousness, but there was no fierce confrontation like in battle; it was just a light touch.

Then he conveyed his words.

"Gyarados, I'm not here to show off or anything."

His tone was calm, without the arrogance of a victor.

"It's the same thing I just said."

The energy wave that was curling up underwater trembled slightly.

Jiang Chuan continued speaking, each word clearly transmitted to the bottom of the water via a waveguide.

"Sakura and her team are currently renovating the gym in preparation for the League's inspection."

"It's for the good of Cerulean Dojo."

"We are preparing to revitalize Cerulean Dojo from every aspect."

Jiang Chuan paused for a moment, his tone becoming more serious.

"As a veteran of the Cerulean Dojo, you should be supportive."

"Why would I cause them trouble?"

Deep in the water.

Gyarados, which had been coiled in the mud, turned its large head from side to side upon hearing these words.

A hint of doubt flashed in his vertical pupils.

How could this human voice reach me so clearly?

That's how it was during the battle just now. Even though there was so much water between us, his commands seemed to be directly engraved in Venusaur's brain.

Now, they're even talking directly to themselves.

What kind of ability is this?

Gyarados was puzzled for a moment, but quickly put the question out of its mind.

It's in a bad mood right now.

Not only was he defeated, but this human was also lecturing.

Its tail flicked irritably underwater, stirring up a cloud of murky mud.

Then it tilted its head back and let out a roar.

The sound, filtered through layers of water, became muffled and indistinct by the time it reached the shore.

But through the waveguide's translation, Jiang Chuan clearly heard its meaning.

"What a joke!"

"You're just causing trouble all day long, disturbing my rest!"

"What are you talking about, reviving the Cerulean Dojo..."

Gyarados's voice was full of disdain.

"Just the four of them?"

Jiang Chuan's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this.

Sure enough, this Gyarados's temperament was exactly as Xiaoxia described.

It was irritable and awkward, but every word it uttered, every emotion it conveyed, was precisely captured by Jiang Chuan's waveguide.

It cares about Cerulean Dojo.

It said "just those four," but the underlying anger was clearly a frustrated disappointment.

Jiang Chuan felt more confident.

This Gyarados is such a tsundere.

He stood on the shore and continued speaking in a calm and unhurried tone.

"Perhaps in the past, the four of them didn't allocate some of their skill points to training Pokémon."

This statement is very honest and straightforward, without any embellishment.

Jiang Chuan knew that Sakura and her two older sisters really didn't have much talent when it came to training Pokémon.

He's more of a performer than a trainer.

But Jiang Chuan changed the subject.

"But Sakura and the others definitely haven't given up on the Cerulean Gym."

"They are maintaining the economic situation of Clarion Dojo in their own way."

"Maintaining the role of the Cerulean Gym in Cerulean City."

Jiang Chuan's tone carried a hint of certainty as he spoke.

"In addition, Xiaoxia, who has a good talent for training, has also been working hard."

"She's been traveling with me for so long, and now she's an excellent trainer."

The voice just fell.

The energy fluctuation underwater trembled violently.

When Gyarados heard the name "Xiaoxia", its entire consciousness fluctuated significantly.

It's like a stone being thrown into a calm lake.

Ripples spread out in concentric circles.

Gyarados assumed Jiang Chuan was unaware.

After all, the dark waters were so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, and people on the shore couldn't see its expression or its reactions at all.

So it unrestrainedly releases its emotions underwater.

However, what it didn't know was that Jiang Chuan's waveguide power was at the intermediate level.

It can accurately capture the emotional changes of Pokémon.

Its little tricks can't hide anything from waveguides.

Gyarados was curled up in the mud, its vertical pupils flashing with uncertain light.

It's as if my memories have been pried open by something.

Scenes surfaced one by one.

It recalled something from many years ago.

At that time, it was a Magikarp, captured by the previous Cerulean City Gym Leader and kept in this area.

It later evolved into Gyarados.

His temper became irritable, and his strength increased.

But Gyarados actually really likes Misty.

It has been in the gym for so many years, and has seen trainers come and go.

The little girl's eyes were the purest.

There was no fear, no scheming, just a simple love for Pokémon.

So it once took the initiative to get close to Xiaoxia.

He lowered his massive head, wanting to nuzzle her with his head.

But somehow, that little girl climbed into my mouth, and without me doing anything, she started crying.

From then on, Xiaoxia would tremble whenever she saw it.

You have to walk around it.

Later on, she didn't even dare to look at herself anymore.

Gyarados grunted underwater, its voice filled with intense resentment.

"That timid little girl can become an outstanding trainer?"

"Stop joking!"

His tone remained firm, as if he didn't believe it at all.

But its emotional fluctuations don't lie.

That mix of expectation and doubt, with a glimmer of hope, was laid bare before the waveguide.

Jiang Chuan didn't expose it.

He could tell that Gyarados was still being arrogant, but he just went along with what he was saying and continued talking.

"Perhaps she was a bit immature when she was young."

"But now he's a very skilled trainer."

Jiang Chuan spoke with certainty, as if stating a fact that had already occurred.

"She has been to many places and caught many Pokémon."

"I aspire to become a Water-type Pokémon Master."

At this point, Jiang Chuan slightly turned his head and glanced at the cherry blossoms not far behind him.

Sakura was still standing on that stone slab, her hands clasped in front of her chest, her eyes fixed on his back.

Jiang Chuan withdrew his gaze and continued speaking to the Gyarados underwater.

"The Pokémon she's raising now are almost as powerful as the Venusaur I have around me."

Upon hearing this, Gyarados's vertical pupils suddenly contracted.

Wonderful frog flower.

That Venusaur that just pinned me down and beat me up.

Gyarados is too sensitive to this name.

Although it verbally refused to admit defeat in the battle just now, it was actually quite clear-headed in its heart.

That Venusaur was indeed stronger than me.

And it's much stronger than just a little bit.

If Misty really does have a Pokémon that can rival that Venusaur.

that……

Gyarados's thoughts were interrupted.

Jiang Chuan's voice continued to carry over.

"You shouldn't always stay in these murky waters, clinging to your old prejudices."

His tone was not accusatory, but rather persuasive.

"If you have the chance, go ashore and visit her."

"I'm sure she'll surprise you."

Jiang Chuan's tone became more resolute as he spoke.

"And this is not the end."

"I will accompany Xiaoxia as she grows up in the future."

"We will definitely develop Cerulean Gym into one of the strongest gyms in Kanto."

This statement was made with great conviction.

It wasn't a passionate declaration, but a calm yet resolute promise.

Gyarados fell silent underwater.

The part about Xiaoxia that Jiang Chuan said is something that cannot be verified at present.

Has Xiaoxia truly grown and become stronger?

Since it didn't see it with its own eyes, it has no way of judging.

But Jiangchuan's Venusaur is undeniably powerful.

I just fought myself.

That sense of oppression, that power, that effortless fighting style.

You can't fool people.

This person wasn't bragging.

His strength speaks for itself.

If this human has truly become part of Xiaoxia's Cerulean Gym.

What he mentioned...

It is indeed possible to do so.

Gyarados lurked in the dark depths of the water, its vertical pupils gleaming.

Actually, it had always harbored a small wish in its heart.

It hopes that Xiaoxia can grow up.

We hope that Xiaoxia can become a pillar of Hualan Dojo.

I hope that Hualan Dojo can regain its former glory.

When the previous gym leader was still alive, this gym was the most dazzling building in Cerulean City.

Trainers lined up to take on the challenge.

The dojo was so prestigious back then.

What now?

It was deserted and quiet, with hardly anyone visiting.

The three sisters make a living by performing on the water every day.

The dojo's facilities were in disrepair for years, even the water pipes were old.

Gyarados witnessed all of this.

It was anxious.

But what can it do?

It's just a Gyarados.

Moreover, it looked down on the three sisters from the bottom of its heart.

They felt that they were not doing their proper work.

I felt they made the dojo a mess.

That's why it caused trouble during the renovation.

I didn't really want to destroy anything.

He was just holding his breath.

I need to vent.

I want them to know that there are still people in this dojo who remember what it used to be like.

but now……

A human named Jiang Chuan appeared.

He was accompanied by a Venusaur whose strength far surpassed his own.

He said he would help Xiaoxia rebuild Hualan Dojo.

Gyarados had mixed feelings.

There was anticipation, doubt, a sense of relief, and a tiny bit of... embarrassment.

But it will never acknowledge these emotions.

The introverted nature I developed many years ago in these dark waters.

In addition, there is the violent temper that has become deeply ingrained after evolution.

It made its arrogant and conceited nature shine through.

It absolutely will not speak properly.

Gyarados held its breath underwater for a long time.

Finally, he responded angrily.

The sound was transmitted through the waveguide, and the tone was still harsh.

"I simply don't believe that little girl can be that outstanding!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan's lips twitched again.

So arrogant and tsundere.

He's still being stubborn.

But Gyarados's next words completely confirmed Jiang Chuan's judgment.

"But anyway, you've already woken me up."

"I'm going to be swimming in the water for the next few days."

Gyarados snorted.

"You have two days to fix the water pipes in this area."

"If anyone comes to bother me again in two days..."

"Don't blame me for being impolite..."

By the end, his voice had become much softer.

He was clearly lacking confidence, but he still forced himself to say something harsh.

Jiang Chuan stood on the shore and almost burst out laughing.

This Gyarados looks exactly like Misty.

Stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside.

Even though they've already given their consent, they still act like they're "not helping you guys."

Saying they'll "move around for a few days" basically means they're willing to move to a different place.

This allows the construction team to work in the water.

They said they'd fix the pipes within two days, which basically means they only gave us two days.

I'm afraid that if it drags on too long, someone will disturb it again.

This Gyarados.

Every word he uttered was a blatant act of defiance.

But hidden in every word is his deep concern for Hualan Dojo.

Jiang Chuan withdrew the expansion of the waveguide power.

The senses underwater gradually faded.

He opened his eyes, and the dark waters had returned to calm.

Only tiny ripples remained on the water's surface.

Just like Xiaoxia before, she's incredibly arrogant.

Well, at least the task of repairing the dojo is now complete.

We'll talk about what happens next.

Gyarados is a total tsundere, and so is Misty.

Two stubborn tsundere types together, that's going to be tricky!

But tsundere is something...

Stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside.

If only Misty could take that step and face Gyarados again.

Gyarados isn't really a problem at all.

It always kept Xiaoxia in its heart.

They just don't say it.

When Xiaoxia can face it calmly.

This Gyarados will probably willingly be captured by her later on.

Jiang Chuan shook his head at this thought.

Let's put these issues aside for now.

That's all for today.

Two days is enough.