One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

"Hmm, it seems you have made ample preparations."

Professor Oak turned his gaze to the sleeping Luffy and said with a smile.

Clearly, even Professor Oak, who holds a high position in the Pokémon world, is nothing more than an NPC with a specific program.

Having realized this, Crimson didn't waste any more words with him.

He turned around abruptly, extended his finger, and used his superpower to condense a long, narrow fingertip, then suddenly poked it at Luffy's snot bubble.

"Wake up! Wake up!"

泼~

The giant snot bubble suddenly burst, and Luffy was so startled by this unexpected turn of events that he instantly woke up.

He opened his listless eyes, drowsily scanned his surroundings, and then instantly fixed his gaze on the crimson figure.

"Crimson red!? Where am I?"

"Is it time for dinner?"

"Dinner's ready!?" Scarlet raised an eyebrow. "Don't tell me you've forgotten what day it is!?"

"Ah..." Luffy's spirits slowly returned, and his cloudy eyes became brighter.

The next instant, he suddenly realized and punched his palm.

"Oh, right!"

"I remember now!"

"Red, you were supposed to lead Zoro and the others to challenge the Pokémon League today..."

"Ugh~ It's all your fault for taking too long before, I fell asleep!"

"You rascal..." Crimson smiled helplessly, then patted him on the back with relief, "Alright, now that you know what's going on, wake up!"

“Usopp, Sanji, and Zoro all completed their missions excellently and gained even greater power.”

"It would be very embarrassing if you, as captain, were to be incompetent!"

"Hehe~"

Reminded, Luffy grinned, waving his arms, his dark yet bright eyes gradually becoming shrouded in fighting spirit.

"Don't worry, Crimson!"

"I've been looking forward to this battle for so long!"

"and……"

"I guarantee you'll be in for a surprise in the battle to come!"

"Oh?" Crimson nodded in agreement: "Then I'll have to look forward to it a little."

As soon as they finished speaking, they ignored Professor Oak, who was still rambling on, and walked straight to the last door.

As if sensing the crimson light, the magnificent gate slowly opened.

The next moment, a dazzling white light suddenly blocked the vision of Akane and Luffy, but then disappeared in a flash.

"You've finally arrived."

"I knew you would come here!"

In the spacious, elegant room, a vibrant young man slowly turned around, suddenly clenched the Poké Ball in his hand, and then smiled at Akane and Luffy.

Neither Red nor Luffy would be unfamiliar with this young man.

After all, when they first entered the Pokémon world, this rival frequently appeared, guiding Red through one beginner quest after another.

"These are faces that are both familiar and unfamiliar!"

Looking at his formidable rival, even though he knew that the other party was just an NPC with a dialogue program given to him by the machine, Red couldn't help but feel sentimental and recall the days when he and Luffy first entered the world of Pokémon.

Even though it hasn't been a year since he set sail, for some reason it feels like a long time has passed.

Even my memories have become blurred.

However, Crimson quickly put those few emotions out of her mind and focused all her attention on the things in front of her.

"So, are we ready to begin, Luffy?!"

Red asked Luffy his final question.

"Of course!"

Luffy, who was already eager to fight, looked up and smiled, responding to Red with his actions.

Without making any move, his body suddenly swelled up violently, as if being inflated, preparing to enter his new state.

boom!!!

A terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Luffy's body, sweeping across the surrounding area like a towering tsunami!

In an instant, a holy white light suddenly enveloped his body.

Luffy's figure also began to change under the white light.

"This is... Luffy's Pokémon form!?"

The crimson figure, already somewhat guessing, murmured softly.

Although Luffy's basic strength and talent are there, it's not surprising that he can train Pokémon, but after seeing the light of evolution on Luffy, he was still slightly shocked.

The light of evolution came suddenly and left just as quickly.

In the blink of an eye, Luffy had completed his evolution.

Peng! ! !

A huge, solid body suddenly landed on the ground, causing the entire room to tremble.

"Fourth Gear - Black God Form!!!"

A powerful, deep voice emanated from Luffy's mouth, like the buzzing of an ancient bell.

At this moment, Luffy's height and size had doubled compared to his original Gear Fourth form.

Her hair still rose upwards like flames.

His entire body was covered by a layer of Armament Haki that shone with a dark metallic luster, and his muscle lines were smooth and obvious, as if he were wearing an indestructible armor.

At this moment, Luffy, just as he had just said, has transformed into a pure "black" human form!

And this is the new power that Luffy has mastered under Zoro's guidance.

He infuses his entire body with Normal-type energy from the Pokémon world, using his absolute physical abilities to communicate with his blood and qi, forming an endless supply of Armament Haki, thus arming his entire body.

At that moment, he was like a true god, radiating an awe-inspiring power.

"As expected of you!"

Looking at the changes in Luffy, a flash of excitement suddenly appeared in his crimson eyes.

Just a moment ago, he felt a strange emotion emanating from the keystone wristband on his wrist.

Although the feeling wasn't intense, it still meant...

At this point, Luffy can use the power of the bond between him and Red to complete his Mega Evolution, transforming into an even stronger form!

However, the crimson figure could vaguely sense that Luffy was not yet in his final form.

And now is not the best time for MEGA evolution!

"Is it because Luffy hasn't completed his Fairy-type Pokémon transformation yet...?"

"As expected, the prerequisite for Mega Evolution is becoming a Pokémon."

Crimson seemed to be deep in thought.

Judging from the subtle reminders coming from the machine, the first MEGA evolution might lay some foundations for Luffy.

Therefore, it would be best for him to wait until Luffy has fully integrated his two attributes before performing a MEGA evolution.

"but……"

Looking at Luffy's stats panel showing level 66, and the first Pokémon thrown out by his rival who had already completed the formalities...

A Pidgeot of the same level, also level 66!

Unlike Sanji and Zoro, who need to enter a special state or use special moves to engage in Champion-level battles...

Luffy, even in his normal state, already has the strength to participate in a battle at the level of a Heavenly King!

Even among the many Elite Four Pokémon, his strength is far ahead.

Not to mention, with the combined effects of his Devil Fruit powers and Pokémon transformation, Luffy, the Dark Knight, has surpassed the strength of a top-tier Yonko commander and crossed the passing mark of a Marine Admiral!

The battle domain instantly expanded, enveloping the entire space.

Upon sensing Luffy's aura, the formidable rival, now imbued with sentience, suddenly changed his expression.

Having defeated the Four Heavenly Kings and ultimately become the champion before the protagonist, his strength and insight are naturally not weak.

He instantly realized that the black giant Pokémon in front of him was far stronger than the Pokémon he owned.

"As expected of you, Crimson!"

"To be able to breed such a powerful Pokémon, it seems the gap between us is not small at all."

The formidable rival sighed deeply, but suddenly an boundless fighting spirit surged forth from him:

"However! Even so, we will never admit defeat easily!"

"Pidgeotto, show Red what we've been up to!"

"Shine forth, free spirit soaring through the skies!"

"Ruler of the clouds, king of the sky, unleash your true power upon beings of higher realms!"

"Pidgeot, Mega Evolve!!!"

Chapter 278 Formidable Rival: Sorry, I couldn't satisfy Lord Crimson (Seeking monthly votes~)

The light of evolution once again flashed across the battlefield.