Pokémon travel photography: Starting with riding the wave of popularity.

"Moreover, it's the hardest alloy, with high density, high hardness, corrosion resistance, and a high melting point..."

With each word Xia Mu spoke, the young blacksmith's eyes shone brighter, and he drew closer and closer to Xia Mu.

to the end.

The young blacksmith even clung to Xia Mu's leg.

"Clang?!"

The young blacksmith, his eyes sparkling, couldn't wait to see the metal.

"Of course, these metals aren't on me right now..."

The young blacksmith's face fell, and his small hands immediately gripped the large hammer beside him.

You dare lie to me? I'll beat you to death!

"However, I can show you what those metals look like first, and you can buy them when we get to the next town!"

"Clang clang~"

Although he already had the makings of a Padia bully, the little blacksmith was still too naive compared to the despicable Natsuki.

"Don't worry, I'll buy you the best and hardest alloy to use as forging material!"

Xia Mu held the little blacksmith in his arms and took out a Poké Ball.

"Don't worry, I'm a responsible man, I'll treat you well..."

Chapter Sixty-Eight: This little hammer girl is nothing to me!

Because of the promises made by Xia Mu, the young blacksmith did not struggle at all.

The deluxe Poké Ball didn't even shake before making a "Duang" sound, indicating a successful capture.

Upon witnessing this scene, Xin Ye Miao, who had been holding back for so long, could no longer restrain herself.

"Meow~"

Snuggling into Xia Mu's arms, Xin Ye Miao's soft, fleshy body pressed against Xia Mu's chest.

She tilted her head back and looked at Xia Mu with her bright, sparkling eyes.

You can't forget the old friends just because you have new ones, meow~

Xia Mu smiled silently.

I angrily rubbed the cat's head.

"Thinking about things that have no basis in reality every day..."

Xia Mu picked up the cat and placed it on his shoulder, then gently tossed the little blacksmith's Poké Ball.

"Come out, little blacksmith!"

"Clang clang~"

Holding a hammer bigger than Xia Mu's head, the young blacksmith smiled broadly.

Starting today, I also have a Pokémon that can be trained!

We don't know about the food yet, but the accommodations are in comfortable luxury spheres, complete with all sorts of impressive alloy forgings...

Just as the young blacksmith was still dreaming about the future, Xia Mu spoke up.

"Everyone, this is the young blacksmith!"

"despair!"

"Meow!"

"Om-"

The group of one adult and two children warmly welcomed the young blacksmith's arrival.

Seeing the young blacksmith quickly become familiar with Xin Ye Miao and the others, Xia Mu nodded in satisfaction.

As a trainer, what I fear most is irreconcilable conflicts between team members.

and so.

Maintaining the relationships between the Pokémon in your team is an essential lesson for trainers.

One crucial element in a good relationship is the first impression each person makes on the other.

Fortunately.

The young blacksmith admired the skills of Shin-chan and her friends.

Shin-chan and the others welcomed the new members.

Therefore, both sides had a good start.

Especially for Shin-Ye-Miao, who's obsessed with looks.

Just a moment ago she was nestled in Xia Mu's arms, acting all cute, but now she's rubbing against the little blacksmith.

To welcome the new member, the Green Vine Snake immediately prepared to show off its skills.

The vine whip burrowed into the spatial backpack and took out a kitchenware set, while the green vine snake crossed its arms over its chest.

I'll show you right now why cooking is the greatest invention!

"Clang clang?"

Looking at the kitchen knife that reflected a dazzling light under the sun, the young blacksmith's instincts as a blacksmith immediately told her...

This stuff is great!

It's better than any metal I've ever encountered before!

The young blacksmith's eyes lit up, and without the slightest hesitation, he raised his hammer and leaped into the air.

Fortunately.

When Xia Mu saw Qing Teng She take out a cooking set from her backpack, she immediately became alert.

"Wait, wait, this won't do..."

Xia Mu caught the little blacksmith in mid-air.

"If you smash this thing, we'll have nothing to eat!"

"despair?"

The Green Vine Snake tilted its head and glanced at Xia Mu and the little blacksmith.

Finally, I realized what was happening.

Did this girl with the hammer just try to smash my beloved kitchen utensils?!

"despair!"

The Green Vine Snake narrowed its eyes slightly, its gaze towards the young blacksmith carrying a profound meaning.

"Clang clang?"

Looking at the little radish who was staring at him with a puzzled expression, and then at Snake Sister whose expression was full of meaning.

Xia Mu froze on the spot for a moment.

I was just feeling good about a good start, but the next second...

Fortunately.

Xia Mu's extraordinary wisdom was unleashed at this moment.

"Snake Sister is one of us, so if we're going to steal from someone else, we should steal from others!"

???

Looking at Xia Mu, who was earnestly instructing the young blacksmith, Xiao Yao looked bewildered.

wait?

What did you just say?

Xiaoyao, realizing what had happened, looked on in disbelief.

"Shouldn't we be teaching the young blacksmith not to rush towards any good metal he sees at a time like this?!"

"Ah, yes, yes, that's exactly what I meant!"

Xia Mu nodded repeatedly.

"Snake Sister's cooking skills are amazing! After you eat here, you might protect this set of kitchen utensils just like you would protect the hammer."

Hearing Xia Mu's praise, Snake Sister nodded in satisfaction.

They decided to let the ignorant child off the hook for the time being.

"despair!"

I'll make you fall at the feet of my culinary skills!

Snake Sister immediately got to work with great enthusiasm.

At this time.

Taking into account the blacksmith's habits, Xia Mu immediately explained it to him.

What kinds of metals can be touched, and what kinds of metals cannot be touched?

The ones from the store won't do!

It can't be in anyone else's hands!

For wild Pokémon, it depends on the situation!

If you find the metal you want, notify your trainer first!

......

Xia Mu had never been so serious before, fearing that the little blacksmith might act impulsively and hand him, an innocent trainer, over to Officer Jenny.

Faced with Xia Mu's earnest teachings, the young blacksmith nodded repeatedly.

"Clang clang!"