Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

With the capture of Bulbasaur and Oddish, the progress of the two related quests also advances.

[Hanako's emotional storyline quest progress: 1/3]

[Kanto Starter Pokémon Quest Progress: Bulbasaur has been caught!]

Pikachu~

Pikachu then dusted itself off and came running back, rubbing against Jiang Chuan's trouser leg with a pleading look on its face.

That was a great performance!

Jiang Chuan smiled and rubbed its little head.

"Jiang Chuan, thank you."

Xiao Cui walked up to Jiang Chuan and said sincerely.

Her eyes were filled with relief and determination.

"Without your plan, it would be difficult for everyone in the courtyard to regain their courage so quickly... I, too, would find it difficult to make up my mind to leave."

Jiang Chuan waved his hand: "It was nothing. You helped me catch Bulbasaur too. So, what are your plans next?"

"I plan to go to the Pokémon Center in Viridian City for further training first." Xiao Cui clenched her fist, her eyes shining. "I want to systematically learn Pokémon care knowledge, and then... go to more places that need help!"

Seeing her full of energy, Jiang Chuan was genuinely happy for her.

…………

Bulbasaur and Oddish were added to Poké Balls by Egawa and Hanako.

Xiao Cui began packing her bags, preparing to depart, and said her final goodbyes to Hua Zi and Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan found a quiet corner and checked the system notifications and gains from earlier.

First, let's look at the level changes of Bulbasaur.

[Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Level: lv25→lv28]

Joining a team immediately triggers level rewards.

Jiang Chuan stroked his chin.

It was already level 25?

This discovery surprised Jiang Chuan.

Level 25 is well past the level threshold for Bulbasaur to evolve from level 16.

But it has been suppressing its evolution.

It seems the problem with its flower buds is more serious than I imagined...

Jiang Chuan frowned.

While suppressing evolution over a long period can maintain the agility of a small body, it also limits the growth of strength.

No wonder its level is not low, but its combat power in actual combat is significantly lower than that of an elite-level Pidgeotto.

It will probably be a bit troublesome to resolve this issue later.

Or... how about we try out Kojiro's evolved leg later?

This outrageous thought suddenly popped into Jiang Chuan's mind.

In the anime, James's kick "helped" quite a few Pokémon evolve!

Of course, that's just a joke.

To truly solve this, we need science... or a systematic approach.

Jiang Chuan couldn't wait to bring up Bulbasaur's detailed data panel.

The light screen unfolded before my eyes.

[Pokémon: Bulbasaur]

[Attributes: Grass, Poison]

[Level: lv28 (Normal)]

[Potential: Champion Level]

[Characteristic: Chlorophyll - Speed ​​increases in sunny weather.]

[Skills: Leaf Blade, Seed Bomb, Leech Seed, Vine Whip, etc.]

【Items to bring: None】

[Special Enhancement: None]

Champion potential?

Even though Jiang Chuan was mentally prepared, his heart still couldn't help but race when he saw this line of text.

How to catch a Pokémon with champion potential in the wild?

The odds are even lower than winning the lottery!

It's important to know that many trainers never encounter a Pokémon with the potential to reach the Elite Four level in their entire lives, let alone the Champion level.

While the potential floor of the starter teams in various regions is generally high, champion-level teams... those are teams that can compete for the league championship!

In the original script, it was actually assigned to be a nanny in the backyard?

Jiang Chuan shook his head, feeling that this was simply a waste of resources.

However, on second thought, it's also possible that the problem lies with its flower buds, preventing its combat power from increasing normally. Therefore, we must find a solution that satisfies both sides.

But it's different now.

Now that you're with me, I'll make sure you fully realize your champion-level potential!

A glint of light flashed in Jiang Chuan's eyes.

He immediately took two items out of his system inventory.

The Unchanging Stone!

Miracle Seeds (Premium)!

The Everstone has a unique effect—when a Pokémon holds it, it can gradually learn moves that can only be learned in its evolved form, even without evolving.

This is practically a tailor-made artifact for Bulbasaur right now.

It doesn't evolve, maintaining its small size and agility, while unlocking powerful evolved skills using the Everstone...

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

In particular, Bulbasaur's main characteristic is "chlorophyll"!

Speed ​​doubles in clear weather.

If I later learn the "Sunny Day" skill through the Everstone, I can create my own Sunny Day location...

That scene was so beautiful!

A Bulbasaur with explosive speed and a deep skill pool is an absolute nightmare for the enemy on the battlefield!

This is a must-invest!

Without hesitation, Jiang Chuan used both the Everstone and the Premium Miracle Seed on Bulbasaur's Poké Ball.

Two faint lights flashed, and the item binding was completed.

[Pokémon: Bulbasaur is holding an Everstone]

[Pokémon: Bulbasaur is carrying "Miracle Seed (Premium)"]

Get it!

Jiang Chuan didn't feel bad about using the two items; after all, champion-level potential was worth the investment.

………………

The matter of subjugation has come to an end.

Jiang Chuan and his two companions chatted with Xiao Cui for a while longer, mainly about their experiences in caring for Pokémon.

Xiao Cui truly deserves her reputation as a "nurse" who has cared for so many wounded patients; Jiang Chuan has benefited greatly from her experience.

Jiang Chuan listened especially attentively to the details of caring for Grass-type and Bug-type Pokémon, since his team now had Bulbasaur and Butterfree.

We'd had enough of talking, and it was time to say goodbye.

"Well then... I'll be off!"

Xiao Cui shouldered her bag and waved to the three of them.

"Go for it, Misaki!" Hanako encouraged gently.

"See you again sometime!" Xiaoxia said with a smile.

Jiang Chuan nodded: "Take care."

Xiao Cui took one last look at the courtyard filled with memories, then turned and walked resolutely toward Tokiwa City.

The sunlight shone on her, making her silhouette appear exceptionally bright.

Jiang Chuan withdrew his gaze.

He should continue his journey.

…………

After saying goodbye to Xiao Cui, Jiang Chuan, Xiao Xia, and Hanako once again embarked on their journey to Kuye City.

With two newly captured Pokémon in the team, the atmosphere became even more lively.

As soon as the walking grass was released, it happily circled around the flower, occasionally rubbing its leaves against her legs, being incredibly affectionate.

Eevee was a little jealous at first, but he was quickly amused by Oddish's silly appearance, and the three little guys played together again.

Bulbasaur quietly followed Jiang Chuan.

It would occasionally look up at Jiang Chuan, its eyes filled with scrutiny and curiosity.

Clearly, it is still observing this new trainer.

Jiang Chuan wasn't in a hurry.

Trust takes time to build, especially with a Pokémon like Bulbasaur, which has a calm and collected personality.

He has plenty of patience.

On the way, Jiang Chuan began to train the Pokémon systematically.

The Vermilion City Gym has Pikachu's exclusive missions, so its resources are clearly allocated to it.

High-quality energy cubes are plentiful, and targeted training is also intensively scheduled.

In addition, Pikachu has a "VIP EXP Badge," which gives it an extra bonus to the EXP gained from defeating wild Pokémon...

As a result, Pikachu's level skyrocketed!

[Pokémon: Pikachu, Level: lv29→lv33]

The other elves weren't left out either.

With the help of battle experience and Jiang Chuan's resource investment, Bulbasaur successfully broke through to level 30 and officially entered the elite level.

[Pokémon: Bulbasaur, Level: lv28→lv30]

Pidgey, a veteran fighter, steadily improved and reached level 32.

[Pokémon: Pidgeotto, Level: lv30→lv32]

Butterfree was a little weak in direct combat, but its low level and short experience bar allowed it to participate in a few more battles, eventually reaching level 23.

[Pokémon: Butterfree, Level: lv20→lv23]

Now, apart from Butterfree, everyone else is at Elite level.

Jiang Chuan looked at the team panel and nodded in satisfaction.

Butterfree doesn't need to rush. It evolves early and requires less experience. After a few more battles, it will probably catch up quickly.

A team of elites is already quite competitive on the current journey.

…………

Even during his training breaks, Jiang Chuan didn't forget his "real business."

I need to hurry up and raise my favorability with Xiaoxia.

Since her leg injury healed, this girl has regained her energetic self, and her straightforward, girlish nature has returned.

Jiang Chuan tried several "unintentional" physical contacts.

For example, shoulders lightly bumping while walking, or fingers "accidentally" touching when handing something over...

But Xiaoxia either didn't notice at all, or she just carelessly slapped his hand away:

"Jiang Chuan, what are you doing? Walk properly!"

Jiangchuan: "..."

She truly lives up to her reputation as a straight-as-an-arrow woman.

It seems that conventional flirting tactics aren't very effective with this girl.

We need to wait for an opportunity, for a "sparking" event to make a difference.

However, Jiang Chuan was not discouraged.

Anyway, the journey is still long, so let's slowly wear down Xia's iron wall.