Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 265 The Great Operation to Protect Meloetta (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The performance ended, leaving Xiao Zhao and the others with a lingering sense of awe and emotion that they could not forget, captivated by the music and dance.

Amidst their spontaneous applause, Mingyou slowly opened her eyes and looked at Meloeta, who was bowing deeply in front of her, one hand on her chest and the other pinching the hem of her skirt, to thank the audience.

"Melo~"

Meloetta was overjoyed, as if she had found a like-minded friend. This was the first time she had played with others; although there had been audiences before, it had always been just her alone.

Although the person before it was a human, those things no longer mattered to it. The ancient song, brimming with emotion, told it that this human was worthy of its trust, and moreover…

"Melo!"

Meloeta suddenly stepped forward with her fair right leg. Her expression was no longer as timid as before, but rather bold and unrestrained. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised as she stared at Mingyou with her orange-red eyes.

Meloetta in her dance form has a drastically different personality from Meloetta in her singing form. Naruto could clearly sense that Meloetta was taking the initiative to approach and try to understand him.

Simply put, it's like suddenly transforming from a socially awkward girl into a confident, sophisticated older sister...

"So you're finally willing to contact me?"

Mingyou smiled calmly and reached out to catch the card formed by the blue particles emanating from the other party. Only then did he truly gain the other party's trust.

[Meloeta (lv5): After using rose seeds, the type changes to Melo Rose. Consuming it grants the effect of controlling emotions.]

"Even at level 5 favorability..."

Mingyou silently accepted the card and expressed her gratitude to Meloetta for giving it to her. Then, she knelt down on one knee, at the same height as Meloetta, and said softly, "I have learned some things about you. If possible, I hope I can help you with this matter."

"..."

Meloeta placed her hands on her hips, leaned slightly forward, and continued to gaze at him. Then she reached out and gently touched Mingyou's forehead, and an orange-red light bloomed. She then slowly closed her eyes.

"Melo!"

As the melody resumed, Meloetta's hair, which had been tied up, came loose and turned green, transforming back into a singing voice. Many cyan-green musical notes appeared around her body, and then disappeared the moment they touched Mingyou's body, following the melody.

It releases its spiritual power, directly telling the other party what it has encountered, which is the simplest way to communicate with humans.

Although many humans can understand Pokémon's language nowadays, this is still the simplest way to understand them, and through communication through mental power, they can go a step further in understanding each other.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhao waved to signal everyone not to disturb them. Meloetta trusts Mingyou, but that doesn't mean she trusts them. Acting rashly might backfire.

But just then...

pop-

Suddenly, applause rang out, drawing Xiao Zhao and Sha Li's attention. From the edge of the cliff not far away, Du Ruo was clapping her hands and walking out with a lazy expression: "Alright, alright, let's leave it at that. I'll take over from here on out."

"It did appear after all..."

Xiao Zhao muttered under her breath, "Mingyou guessed right. The other party was indeed hiding something in their investigation of Meloetta."

Although she remained relatively calm, Sally, holding a camera, exclaimed with dissatisfaction, "What's with this? Like a villain in a video game, always coming in late! We found Meloetta first!"

"But this is Blueberry Academy, where everything can be earned through hard work!"

Du Ruo, unusually serious, leaped off the cliff and landed beside the lake. With his hands in his pockets and a nonchalant air, he said, "Besides, you can't take Meloetta with you, or I won't be able to explain it to Grandpa and the others."

Why?

"Of course... never mind, I'm not going to be a riddle person anymore. It's really uncomfortable to always only say half of what you mean."

Du Ruo shook her head slightly and continued, "About a year ago, some of my grandfather's old acquaintances asked him to help find Meloetta, who had been captured by Team Rocket. Although they successfully found her, Meloetta escaped in the chaos after the battle and her whereabouts are unknown. I didn't care about this at first, but I happened to run into her at Blueberry Academy..."

Meloetta is a mythical Pokémon that has been passed down through generations in the Unova region. Its history dates back to the Unova Kingdom era, and Duro's grandfather is Shaka, the mayor and gym leader of Odd Dragon City!

Their family has been protecting the legends and history of the Unova region for generations, which is why they attach great importance to Meloetta and feel it must be protected to prevent it from falling into the hands of bad people.

This is what Du Ruo didn't elaborate on before. Although he didn't really like his family's tradition, in order to avoid causing more trouble, he had no choice but to devise a plan to find Meloetta, who was hidden in Blueberry Academy.

Therefore, he made a slight use of Mingyou. After all, someone who would take the initiative to ask him about Meloetta must have some ability, and as it turned out, he was right!

"So that's how it is. Hand Meloetta over to me, and I'll protect it and return it to its original place."

Du Ruo tilted his head slightly and stretched out his hand. Although he had made his words very clear, his sudden appearance and his attitude of targeting Meloetta made Meloetta feel a little scared.

"Melo..."

Meloetta hated these guys who were targeting her because they always reminded her of Team Rocket. Although she knew that Meiyu was also there for her, through their joint performance, she had completely understood that the other party meant her no harm.

Noticing Meloetta's emotions, Mingyou stood up, gently pulling her into her arms to protect her. With her other hand, she brushed her hair aside, looking straight ahead, and murmured, "I'm sorry, just like you said yesterday, you didn't completely trust me... I don't really trust you much right now either!"

"Why did things turn out like this when everything was clearly explained? Does nobody listen?"

Du Ruo scratched her head, seemingly not quite understanding, but just then, Nali suddenly stepped out from the side with neat steps, pushed up her glasses, and said calmly, "Who told you to never take responsibility as president? Now that you're not president, no one will listen to you anymore."

"That's such a hurtful thing to say..."

Are you trying to force me to curse at you?

Ziyu's voice suddenly rang out. A faint smile played on her lips as she strolled out from the nearby woods, hands clasped behind her back. She continued in a dangerous tone, "Who was it that used to push all the Alliance Club's affairs onto Senior Nari and me? How dare you say that?"

"Don't be so harsh..."

Du Ruo smiled helplessly, but was on the same side as Zi Yu and Nali who suddenly appeared. Obviously, as members of the League, they now had the same goal: to take Meloetta from Mingyou. The Pokémon of Unova should be protected by them!

Sensing the increasingly tense atmosphere, Mingyou's lips curled into a slight smile as she looked at them and said, "Although we didn't bring our main force this time, the Blueberry Academy's Four Heavenly Kings are still worth a fight!"

"Mmm!"

Ponpo took the lead, pulled out a thorny vine club and appeared in front of Mingyou. Riolu and the others quickly joined in as well. When it comes to fighting, they are not going to lose!

"Mengmeng!"

Zhenyi also needs to protect Mingyou and Meloetta. It wants to learn from a master and can't let these people capture its master, whom it hasn't even apprenticed to yet.

Seeing everyone preparing for battle without hesitation, Snivy, experiencing this situation for the first time, was a little lost. It felt like it couldn't join the fight... How unwilling it was!

Meloetta nestled gently in Mingyou's arms, gazing at everyone who had protected her. She opened her mouth slightly, seemingly touched.

Xiao Zhao sensed the tense atmosphere before her and knew that it would be useless for her to try to persuade him.

Du Ruo and the others were all wiped out by Wu Li in one round. As Wu Li's defeated opponents, Ming You, who had easily defeated Wu Li, probably already had the idea of ​​fighting him.

So what should be done next? Blueberry Academy values ​​combat, and as a teacher, she can't stop this impending battle, so...

Xiao Zhao went straight to Ming You's side to fight alongside her, smiling as she took out the Strange Sphere and said, "Although I know that taking on three opponents at once isn't too difficult for you, I can't just watch them bully you like this, so this is fairer!"

"It's too much for the teacher to come on stage! How can I be happy now..."

Du Ruo immediately retorted, but Xiao Zhao retorted directly: "You're older than me, and you've never attended my class, have you? Students who skip class are treated as if they never existed; that's my rule!"

"..."

Without saying much more, the students had never really thought that Xiao Zhao was particularly strong, but her professional knowledge far surpassed that of other teachers, which was why the principal invited her to join as a teacher. So, would they be able to see the teacher's abilities in person now?

Shali did not participate in the battle. She was not a combatant, so she didn't want to get in the way and cause trouble. It was better for her to take pictures and record the battle from the sidelines.

And in the next second, the battle was about to break out!

Du Ruo threw out the Poké Ball first, and Aluminosi and Kingdra appeared on the field at the same time. Now it was a no-rules battle, so naturally they could do whatever they were used to. He was proficient in Dragon-type Pokémon, and as the future heir to the Twin Dragons Gym, his strength was beyond doubt.

Nari pushed up her glasses, glanced at the time on her pocket watch, and stared coldly ahead, especially at Naruyu. She really wanted to know what kind of strength the person who could become Uri's first friend had!

She is proficient in Steel-type Pokémon and excels at thinking and employing tactics and calculations in battle. She then simultaneously throws two Poké Balls, eliminating Empoleon and Metagross to join the battle.

Finally, there's Ziyu. Yesterday, she was easily defeated by Mingyou, which almost kept her awake all night. She finally fell asleep peacefully by lying on Blue Emperor's belly. So today, she wants to avenge herself and she must touch the peaches of Egui Peng and Meloetta!

"Here it comes! My lovely Pokémon!"

Accompanied by two red lights, Alcremie, a Ruby Diamond hybrid, and Excadrill, a Pokémon with a completely different style, appeared on the field.

Facing the three Heavenly Kings of the Blueberry Alliance and their six main fighters, even Wu Li, the strongest fighter in Blueberry Academy, would be sweating profusely, but Mingyou and Xiaozhao both smiled at the same time.

"I regret missing out on Momotaro that time. This should be the first time we fight side by side, right?"

"Yeah, so don't hold us back!"

"You are the one who is~"

The two bickered, then Ponpo and Winged Fly simultaneously took action, with Riolu and Garchomp following suit. Xiao Zhao threw two Strange Balls, releasing Grimtar and Ursaring.

The great battle to protect Meloetta began. Du Ruo took the initiative again, raising his arm and prompting the Thorn Dragon King to use Rain Dance. The sky was immediately covered with dark clouds, and raindrops began to fall continuously.

Sensing the gloomy atmosphere, a hint of worry flashed across Meloeta's face, while Du Ruo's aluminum-steel bridge dragon had already erected the bridge beams, relying on the rainwater to gather current and instantly launch a powerful electric beam!

Let's all take advantage of the good weather!

Mingyou shouted with a smile, and Pengpeng immediately put on the well mask to increase its water attribute. As the rain fell, the Youwei Xuanyu swam freely and instantly activated, bursting out with a terrifying speed that surpassed that of electricity!

It charged forward despite the Moon Bear's resistance, and using the moment when the Moon Bear's electric beam was ineffective, it covered its entire body with water and falling rain, unleashed a shockwave, and spun its tail to crash into King Naboo!

With perfect teamwork and targeted attacks, Xiao Zhao interrupted the Emperor Naboo's upcoming Water Cannon attack on the Moon Bear, demonstrating a very clear battle strategy from the very beginning.

Before Nari could even react, she saw that the impulse wave, which should have had little effect, actually sent the Emperor Naboo flying twenty meters away. The resulting backlash did not cause the Dark Tail Blackfish to show any signs of pain; it completely withstood it.

Seeing this, Ziyu immediately had Frost Milk Fairy use decorations on Dragon Head Grub to greatly enhance its offensive capabilities, and then unleashed a fierce sandstorm. She couldn't allow Dark Tail Blackfish to continue its high-speed attack.

"Let me rub against you a little longer."

Seeing the sandstorm, Mingyou calmly called out, and Ponpo immediately switched to Stone Mask to increase its Rock type and raise its Special Defense in the sandstorm. Then, it swung its rock-solid Thorn Stick and smashed it hard at Alcremie!

Although Ponpo was reluctant to attack such a cute Pokémon, it was in the middle of a battle and it had to protect Meloetta from being taken away by these people.

"Mmm!"

The thorny club slammed down with a critical strike, instantly turning Alcremie into a blob of slushy cream that had been splattered on the ground, rendering her unable to fight.

At the very beginning, the Blueberry League Elite Four had already lost two Pokémon, while Naruto's side had basically suffered no losses except for his Grimpus being damaged by Impulse Wave.

Having finally witnessed Mingyou and Xiaozhao's strength firsthand, the three were filled with shock and disbelief. Why had they never heard of such powerful individuals before? Logically, this shouldn't have happened...

Sally, who was taking pictures nearby, was stunned when she saw the two working together so perfectly: "These two are too brutal. Whether it's their Pokémon skills or their own awareness, they are not even on the same level as the Elite Four."

For some reason, she recalled the scene when Zhu Lan competed against champions from other regions. The strength of the two sides back then was about the same as that before her eyes.

Mingyou gazed ahead and said softly, "Continue. If you want to protect Meloetta, you can't possibly be so weak as to be unable to defeat an ordinary citizen like me, right? How could I possibly hand it over to you! If you're going to talk big, at least show some respectable strength!"

Faced with the mockery, Du Ruo really wanted to say, "...That's fucking cheating!"

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(End of this chapter)