Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 366 Blazing Blade Draws, Keldeo's Flame Sword Blazing Blaze (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The teleportation device started up quickly. Except for the need for an identification card to go to the Zero Zone Research Institute, other observation stations could be teleported at any time. I was only slightly dizzy for about a second, and when I came to my senses, I was at the 4th observation station.

However, there were hardly any people there at the moment. It seemed that the appearance of the iron-spotted leaf had caused the researchers to seek refuge, and the gates of the observation station were all closed.

"Go out and take a look. I don't know what Dr. Futu and the others are planning. Anyway, you don't need to take care of me. We need to help Keldeo take down Ironleaf before the casualties escalate!"

"..."

Seeing this human who called himself Mingyou talking to someone on his own, Keldeo's face always showed a hint of hesitation and wariness. In fact, it didn't know whether it should trust this strange human who suddenly regarded it as a companion.

Although he made up his mind to come and fight against Ironleaf, Ironleaf is not a Pokémon, but a killing weapon modified by human technology on Virizion!

Any living being attacked will feel pain, fear, or expose its weaknesses, but this killing weapon will not feel any of that. As long as its core is still functioning, it can continue to fight.

However, there is one thing: this is another dimension, and there won't be a laboratory here that can repair or replace the Iron-spotted Leaf, so it can definitely be completely defeated...

As he stepped out of the 4th Observatory, a dazzling light almost blinded him. After a moment of adjustment, he stared wide-eyed at the enormous, radiant gem surrounded by a spiraling terrain in the distance. The entire underground was a massive crystal!

"Kail..."

Keldeo was also stunned. It had never seen such a dreamlike scene before, or rather... it had not seen such a natural landscape for many years. The unpolluted Earth was too beautiful.

However, beautiful scenery is always accompanied by danger. The crystals are covered with highly poisonous crystalline flowers, telling you that they can only be admired from afar and not touched, otherwise you may pay the price with your life.

"They're here..."

"Kairu?"

The melodious voice brought Keldeo back to his senses. Looking up along the spiral-shaped terrain, he saw a dazzling figure reflecting the light of the crystal, which was none other than Ironleaf!

The opponent chose to land at top speed, but the terrain of Zone Zero still delayed it for a long time. Fortunately, due to the barren environment in the lower level, there were fewer wild Pokémon, but it cannot be ruled out that many Pokémon were still killed.

Upon seeing Ironleaf again, Keldeo's eyes instantly turned cold. In sword duels, it had lost to Virizion 951 times, and in life-or-death battles, it had lost to Ironleaf 48 times. Whether in life or in death, it had lost 999 times and never won.

So this time... can we win?

"We'll win! Get ready!"

As she spoke, Mingyou raised her right hand, and the blue flames transformed into a cross-shaped impact. Reshiram emerged from it, flapping its wings, and a menacing dragon roar resounded throughout the Zero District. It had been holding back for a long time since hearing Keldeo's story, and now was the time to vent its anger!

Staring at the white dragon flying away, Keldeo stood there stunned. A white true dragon... I knew I hadn't been wrong before, it really existed!

Noticing its expression, Mingyou turned to the side and asked, "Haven't you seen this before?"

"Kail..."

Keldeo shook its head. It had only heard of the other Holy Swordsmen's titles, which were obtained after defeating the evil Chaos Dragon Kyurem. It was because of its admiration for these legends that it embarked on its journey, received instruction from other Holy Swordsmen, and finally became a Holy Swordsman itself.

Therefore, it received its title after its strength was recognized by its predecessors. It did not defeat the evil dragon. In its time, the Three Dragons of the Way were just legends, and only the Holy Swordsman was real.

Upon hearing this, Mingyou put his hands in his pockets and said in a nonchalant tone, "What's the difference between this and self-proclaimed ones? Only those who gain the approval of the Divine Dragon can be considered Holy Swordsmen."

"..."

Keldeo has always been rather arrogant. Although pain has smoothed out its edges, it had no reason to refute Mingyou's taunts. It was a fact that its holy sword had never slain a dragon.

"Then what are you still standing there for?"

"Kairu?"

"Go!"

"..."

After hesitating for a moment, Keldeo rushed toward the direction where Iron Leaf was.

Mingyou stood there and shook his head. He liked the boy quite a bit. Although he was a little silly and stubborn, his awareness of sacrificing his life to protect others was very attractive to him. That was why he chose to help him to the end.

Whether the Holy Sword breaks or not doesn't matter; if the sword in one's heart breaks, then one is truly dead. That's why he posed the question earlier: whether to seek revenge or continue to protect. This choice determined the path Keldeo would take after being given a second chance.

As for which answer the other side truly chose, perhaps this battle will reveal the answer...

Iron Leaf was blocked by Azure Flame. As a machine that completely follows the system's control, it would make countless calculations within its body and finally make the optimal solution. At this moment, there was only one choice.

retreat!

This means that the enemy in front of it cannot be dealt with by itself alone; it is necessary to find two other weapons with the serial number RX in order to defeat them reliably.

Although Reshiram really wanted to burn the guy in front of it to ashes with its blue flames, Mingyou had instructed it to help Keldeo defeat Iron Leaf. Although it didn't know the reason, it could only do this.

The blue flames spread out to both sides, allowing Keldeo to enter, and finally surrounded the area like a circular arena, trapping both sides inside.

"Kail..."

Keldeo stared at Ironleaf ahead, feeling utterly pathetic compared to its opponent's dazzling appearance. It couldn't even defeat it at its peak, let alone now…

Before it could even react, Iron Leaf had already unleashed its Spirit Sword at it. The modified Holy Swordsmen had lost their warrior spirit and were given superpowers, making them completely counters it in terms of attributes.

Fortunately, the blue flames formed a barrier, helping it withstand one attack. Reshiram's aloof cry followed, reminding it not to let its guard down and to understand what it should do next.

"Kail..."

Upon hearing this, Keldeo rallied again and unleashed his Air Blade, but the attack was easily dodged by Iron Leaf, highlighting the vast difference in strength between the two.

"Three o'clock on the left, swallow returns!"

Suddenly, a melodious voice came from behind. Keldeo turned around and glanced at it, then immediately rushed forward. With his last remaining strength, relying on the broken horn, he finally managed to hit Iron Leaf once, as he had anticipated its movements.

Although the attacks were no different from hitting steel, the one and only successful counterattack made it realize something: it was not fighting alone!

Do they only exist in the past?

This is its current view of Naruto. In its time, the profession of trainer had long since disappeared, and all humans were selfish racists who persecuted Pokémon as part of their daily lives.

Now, it finally understands what the other party meant by "companion".

Mingyou didn't explain anything. If you're confused, don't draw your sword. If you trust your companions, then go forward bravely. Have the courage to draw your sword against an invincible enemy!

"Let's fight!"

"Kail!"

Keldeo straightened up, recalling his battles with the opponent time and time again, whether it was during the time of Virizion or Ironleaf... Why couldn't he win? Because no matter how powerful a Holy Swordsman is, he cannot defeat the Chaos Dragon alone.

Only with companions can one have the heart to fight to protect others. Otherwise, no matter how much one hones their sword skills, they can never be called a true holy swordsman. In the past, although it also fought to protect, its heart was always occupied by hatred, so in the end... it protected nothing.

The only time it protected Babu's family in its weakest state was when it was driven by instinct. It stopped fighting Iron Leaf for revenge and fought for protection with all its heart!

Keldeo finally understood that this was what Mingyou truly wanted to tell him, and the answer lay between these two choices. It was time to make a real choice... no, there was only one answer!

"Kail!"

Come on! You who's controlling my body!

It looked at Iron Leaf without fear. Could it not fight without a sword? As long as the sword in its heart remained, it could continue to fight.

"Sizzle—"

A futile struggle!

The crackling sound of electricity emanating from the iron-spotted leaves pieced together a sentence, and then electricity flashed beneath their feet, the electrical field activated, the quark charging started, and the firepower went full blast.

Seeing this, Mingyou shouted, "If your attacks don't work, then think about what's here that can defeat it."

"Kairu?"

Keldeo looked at the blue flames surrounding him and immediately knew the answer.

That's right! Flames... no, they're allies too!

Faced with the azure flames powerful enough to scorch the earth, it mustered its courage and charged in without hesitation.

But the iron-spotted leaf's target was not it, but the chirping sound outside the flames.

Iron Leaf already knows who's giving the orders; all it takes is eliminating that person...

"Kail!?"

Seeing Mingyou being attacked, Keldeo had no other thoughts in its mind at this moment; protecting its companions... that was its only thought!

Ignoring the intense heat of the Azure Flame, Iron-spotted Leaf, empowered by quark charging, forcibly broke through using its Spiritual Sword. However, just as the Spiritual Sword was about to tear Mingyou to pieces, a burst of flame suddenly appeared and stopped it...

A fiery sword is drawn!

Keldeo burst forth from the blue flames, the broken holy sword now wreathed in blue flames that formed the shape of a blade, blocking Ironleaf's path.

"..."

Ironleaf was stunned. There was no such move in its database, not even in the memories of Virizion. Why... its performance was no longer able to predict the opponent's actions.

Mingyou stood still and said calmly, "A machine without a heart can't understand the power that comes from protecting something. That's why Milton and Iron Warrior are Pokémon, but you are not... You're just a machine."

"Lai Ao!"

Reshiram let out a dragon roar and his body disappeared into the blue flames. The flames seemed to be drawn to Keldeo's holy sword, and the holy sword, which was wrapped in blue flames, soared into the sky. The surrounding crystalline particles were also attracted and swirled around it.

"it's over!"

Mingyou waved and shouted, and Keldeo slashed down with the Azure Flame Holy Sword with all its might. Iron Leaf was unable to retreat and could only use its Spirit Sword to defend. The invisible purple energy shattered instantly upon collision, and its performance was completely unable to resist it.

Iron-spotted Leaf, which had never known fear, finally showed fear on its face. Perhaps, in the face of its final destruction, it had finally developed a sense of "fear"...

The blade touched, and flames exploded!

Iron Leaf's body was shattered by the flames erupting from the Flame Sword. Its green paint faded to a metallic color due to the high temperature, and finally turned charred black. The Quark-charged core also exploded...

Keldeo was panting heavily, the flames on its head had dissipated. It stared at the remains of Ironleaf, which were burning away in the blue flames. It had finally won its 1000th battle, but it didn't know whether to show the joy of victory or the sadness of watching its predecessor disappear.

In a daze, it vaguely saw an elegant green figure slowly rise from the remains of the iron-spotted leaf, like a departed soul, and nod at it with an approving smile.

"Kail!?"

"It seems your senior is expressing their gratitude to you, which is also a form of recognition."

Mingyou put away a newly acquired Virizion card and smiled as she spoke.

Keldeo watched the figure gradually disappear in the air, its eyes glistening with tears. It smiled and nodded. Now it had found the right path and would surely become a true holy swordsman!

"Lai Ao~"

Reshiram nodded in agreement. Although the Holy Swordsman and the Three Dragons of the Way were, in a sense, opposing forces, it did not mind lending its power to them, after all, they were comrades!

As Ironleaf's body completely dissipated in the flames, the battle finally came to an end. Keldeo collapsed to the ground, exhausted. As his body relaxed, he could no longer hold on and fell into a deep sleep.

"Let the child get some rest."

Mingyou patted its head, while Reshiram, standing to the side, raised his own question.

"Are you asking why I didn't need you to protect me just now? If I had let you come, this child wouldn't have truly made up his mind."

"Lai Ao..."

Reshiram understood now. He took the initiative to get Keldeo to protect him, since there really was someone to protect. As the weakest member of the family, Naruto was the perfect choice.

Unfortunately, Rashiram wouldn't criticize his dangerous behavior; instead, he would praise him for it. If Ponpo were here, he would definitely stop him from acting recklessly.

"Let's go back to the 3rd Observatory first."

"Lai Ao~"

Just as Reshiram was about to attach itself to him, it suddenly noticed that the Taijing energy particles that had been attracted by the burst of blue flames were now all around it and Mingyou, very active, as if they had resonated with something.

"This is……"

Mingyou also noticed the sudden anomaly. Just as she was wondering what was going on, Futu's serious voice suddenly came from the direction of the 4th Observatory: "I know now, the real reason you came to this time and space!"

"Um?"

He turned around and saw that Futu had stopped and was looking at them, continuing, "You... no, I should say this Reshiram residing in you, has been in contact with Talebagos, hasn't it?"

……

(End of this chapter)