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

"Meow~"

Looking at the full bowl of mineral water in her little bowl, Xinye Miao rubbed against Xia Mu's right foot and stuck out her pink little tongue to lick it.

at this time.

Natsuki was finally able to drink to his heart's content.

"Haah~"

Xia Mu drank a bottle of mineral water and felt like he was drinking ice-cold soda.

That pleasant feeling instantly attracted the little blacksmith inside the Poké Ball.

"Clang?!"

After popping out of the Poké Ball.

The young blacksmith, carrying a large hammer, looked at Xia Mu with eyes full of longing.

She wasn't thirsty, she was craving something.

Although it looks like water to Xia Mu, it might not taste like water!

Especially when I think about it.

Today, I personally witnessed the Green Vine Snake adding the tree fruit that I used to eat to its cooking.

But when I tasted it myself, the fruit tasted completely different.

It seems to be recalling the taste from back then.

The little blacksmith wiped his mouth and stretched out his little hand.

"Clang!"

I want one too!

......

The young blacksmith drank an entire bottle of mineral water but still couldn't figure it out.

Why can you guys drink water that has absolutely no taste so readily?!

The little blacksmith, who had been hiding in the Poké Ball, completely forgot about the scene of Natsuki and May hiking under the scorching sun.

The young blacksmith, sitting on a large rock, held his hammer and pondered deeply.

Is it water specifically for humans to drink?

Or is it because I missed some step?!

Just as the young blacksmith was resting his chin on his hand, pondering whether his and Xia Mu's methods were different...

"Clang?"

The young blacksmith caught a glimpse of a flashing light out of the corner of his eye.

Her years of experience searching for iron told her...

It's hammer material!

On instinct, the young blacksmith raised his hammer and jumped over.

clang!!!

boom!

boom!

The series of loud noises startled Xia Mu and Xiao Yao, who were sitting and chatting.

He suddenly turned around and looked.

The two saw the young blacksmith wielding a large hammer and the Iron-Boned Earthman lying on the ground with a terrified expression.

and.

"that......"

Following the direction Xiaoyao pointed, Xia Mu saw several large trees that had been cut in half and an I-beam printed on one of the trees.

There's no need to even open your mouth to explain.

A scene simultaneously appeared in their minds.

The young blacksmith discovered a wild steel carrier and happily swung his hammer at it. The resisting Iron-Boned Native was not only frightened by the superhuman strength, but the I-beam that slipped from his hand also broke several large trees.

"Forehead......"

Xia Mu blinked.

For a moment, he didn't know whether to praise the young blacksmith for finding the traces of the Iron-Boned Earthling.

We should still teach the young blacksmith a lesson for acting on his own.

If you keep smashing things like this, it's one thing if you hit the Iron-Boned Earthlings, but if Officer Jenny discovers these trees, I'll be in trouble again!

Fortunately.

It seems that he remembered Xia Mu's earnest teachings after taking action.

Realizing something was wrong, the young blacksmith made no further moves after knocking away the I-beam.

With one hand touching the iron hammer, the young blacksmith lowered his head and traced patterns on the ground with his small feet.

Obviously.

She realized her mistake.

The boss didn't tell me to rob him, but I already did it. What should I do?

Will we still be able to eat good food in the future?

Are there still any alloys that sound amazing?

The young blacksmith was filled with unease.

The same goes for the Iron-Boned Earthling who was knocked down by a single blow.

Although well-trained muscles are no match for the little radish in front of them.

but.

Compared to the frustration of being overwhelmed by the little girl, the greedy look in the little blacksmith's eyes when he rushed over was what frightened the Pokémon more.

Is this Pokémon I've never seen before going to eat me?!

Iron-Boned Earthling swallowed hard.

Although he didn't know why this unfamiliar Pokémon suddenly stopped, Ironhide decided to make a run for it.

The Iron-Bone Earthling quietly got up, glanced at the motionless blacksmith, and then at the human who seemed to be about to say something to him.

Push off with both feet.

"Dongde~"

He didn't even have time to pick up his own I-beams before the Iron-Boned Man vanished in a flash.

???

Xia Mu blankly withdrew his outstretched right hand.

"Since they've already run away, then let it go!"

Xia Mu had originally planned to use energy cubes as compensation, but since the Iron-Boned Earthling was gone...

"Then I'll take the I-beams you didn't want~"

After calling out softly.

Xia Mu, believing he had gained the tacit approval of the Iron-Boned Earthlings, walked up to the young blacksmith.

"Don't worry, it's understandable that you didn't realize it at first, but remember to tell me next time!"

"Clang?"

The scolding he had feared did not come, and the young blacksmith looked up at Xia Mu in surprise.

"But only once. If you do it again next time, I won't let the Green Vine Snake feed you."

Xia Mu rubbed the young blacksmith's head with a smile.

"Let's go pick up some trash. These days, Pokémon really don't know anything about protecting the environment..."

"Clang..."

Looking at Xia Mu, who was rubbing his head with a gentle smile, the little blacksmith blinked his sore eyes.

It's similar to, yet different from, past instances where Pokémon stole someone's hammer.

The young blacksmith wasn't quite sure how he was feeling...

but.

She was certain that today was the luckiest day of her life.

"Clang!"

The young blacksmith nodded heavily, regaining his energy.

She skipped and hopped along behind Xia Mu, heading towards the I-beam.

"Really..."

Seeing this, Haruka, who had originally wanted to criticize Natsuki's behavior, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Shaking her head, Xiaoyao decided not to disturb Xia Mu and the little blacksmith for the time being.

"Forget it, I'll just apologize when I run into the Iron-Boned Earthlings!"

......

At this time.

In a mine shaft inside Ross Mountain.

The old construction worker, who was enthusiastically arm wrestling with a tough, earth-man, tilted his ear.