Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

In his memory, even without him, the opponent's main team would still have Togekiss. At most, he just accelerated the process. After all, he should have accelerated the emergence of the concept of friendship evolution by a tiny bit.

The main thing was that the other party was actually willing to use his energy cube recipe after he explained it in detail, which left Tetsuya somewhat bewildered.

Normal people would definitely keep their distance from energy cube recipes made based on speculative new properties.

He believed he did know Cynthia, and that there was a connection between them through Dr. Yamanashi. Furthermore, because he was a fan of Cynthia in his previous life, he had intended to befriend her during their interactions. However, these factors were not reasons for her to choose him.

The relationship between the two is at most that of ordinary friends who get along well.

He thought that Cynthia would give up after hearing his explanation.

While there are few trainers who can train Togekiss, it would be easy to find one given Cynthia's background.

"When Grandpa borrowed your Tokiwa to refine the theory of friendship evolution last time, Mr. Bellizzi was mainly responsible for the data recording. He told me that according to his analysis, your Tokiwa's energy has the same universality as others."

Cynthia doesn't simply believe Tetsuya.

While there was some connection, she primarily trusted the judgment of Mr. Bellitz, whom she had just mentioned, and made her decision after a long period of deliberation.

Mr. Bellitz, one of Dr. Yamanashi's assistants, is a scholar whose knowledge is absolutely at the doctoral level.

It's just that they haven't obtained the relevant doctoral degree certification.

Because there's no need for it.

It may sound a bit strange, but becoming a PhD is a researcher's lifelong dream. If you can get it recognized, why not do it?

But for Mr. Berlitz, research was more out of interest; he did it because he wanted to, and he didn't care about a doctorate at all.

This isn't an act; you can tell from his name.

The Bellits family, the wealthiest family in the Sinnoh region, has a 200-year history. Their assets include a thriving family business, numerous large hotels in the Sinnoh region, and a mansion in Sandstone Town. They are one of the founders of the Sinnoh League.

In addition to providing necessary development funds to the Sinnoh League, the Bellries family has also participated in various research projects, and its current family members are all renowned scholars in the field of Pokémon research.

Simply put, if you are a Sinnoh person, whether you are a Pokémon Professor or not, the identification of a member of the Bellritz family plays a crucial role.

Therefore, he does have the confidence and authority to say that he does not need a doctorate and that it is all for his interest.

"Mr. Bellison has come to Kanto from Sinnoh?"

Hearing Cynthia's words, Tetsuya raised an eyebrow, quite surprised.

Chapter 266 The Trade and the Water Field

Tetsuya had long been curious about this mysterious assistant, and he was deeply impressed by the admiring look on the faces of researchers like Hamana when they mentioned him.

However, Mr. Bellridge had always been at the Sinnoh family headquarters and had only communicated with Professor Yamanashi via video, so Tetsuya had never met him in person.

“Yes, Mr. Bellizzi is very interested in the concept of intimacy,” Cynthia replied.

It seems I can visit him after the conference. According to Dr. Yamanashi, the quantification of intimacy will require some research. Mr. Bellridge shouldn't be returning to Sinnoh anytime soon, Tetsuya thought.

"I'll go back and organize it and send you the recipe later."

Zhe readily agreed.

Although it was unexpected, he had no reason to refuse.

Cynthia tilted her head: "Aren't you supposed to make the Power Cubes and I'll just buy them directly from you?"

"Ok?"

Tetsuya also tilted his head in confusion.

"Didn't we say we were buying the formula?"

Cash on delivery is reasonable.

His words silenced Cynthia for a moment.

"You are a breeder, right?"

Cynthia remembered that this guy had already passed the Level 6 Breeder exam, so why was he asking such a strange question?

"correct."

Tetsuya felt that the two of them were not on the same wavelength.

"Oh! Don't worry, although the level isn't very high, I can still guarantee the quality of this recipe."

Tetsuya seemed to have suddenly realized something, and patted his chest to assure everyone.

Cynthia rubbed her forehead, feeling a slight headache coming on. She felt that the breeder opposite her seemed a bit unprofessional.

"What I mean is that you're making it for me based on my sprite data, but I don't have the qualifications or ability to make energy cubes."

Cynthia put it another way.

"Well... oh, never mind."

Tetsuya instinctively wanted to ask a question, but quickly realized what he was doing.

He had just subconsciously thought that Cynthia could find other breeders to help with the production, but it seemed unlikely and unnecessary.

He is the one who knows this recipe best; there's no need to go to the long way around.

"Wait a minute, let me ask."

Tetsuya, somewhat embarrassed, opened his Pokémon Watch and asked a breeder he knew, as he had never actually done this kind of transaction before.

The breeding plan I discussed with Xiaogang before is quite different from this one.

After a long while, he finally raised his head.

"Ahem." Meeting Cynthia's amused gaze, Tetsuya cleared his throat sheepishly.

He just asked about the trading of Power Cubes, which can be roughly divided into three categories based on the identity of the recipient: trainers, fellow breeders, and large companies.

The same finished block and recipe have very different purchase value and price for the three types of objects.

Of course, the final transaction price is also related to the finished product's effectiveness and the rarity of the formula.

Cynthia naturally purchased it as a trainer, but her method differed from that of a typical trainer, which is why she said she was buying the recipe.

To put it simply, she bought the most expensive one.

"The block recipe for the Togepi stage mainly focuses on Lome Berry, supplemented with some Floo Berry. The Green Berry and Ribbon Berry are added in the Togepi and Togepi stages respectively. The specific proportions will be sent to you after a complete check is done when Togepi is born."

Tetsuya quickly got into the swing of things as a proper breeder and spoke to Cynthia.

Cynthia nodded to indicate that she understood: "I will have someone prepare it in advance."

This is one of the ways she differs from other trainers who buy Power Cubes; she provides the materials, so you need to know the approximate recipe beforehand.

The main reason is that, given her status and abilities, she can obtain high-quality tree fruits that are not commonly found on the market as raw materials for energy cubes.

Ordinary trainers don't have this ability. Even if they request a high-quality energy cube to be custom-made based on the Pokémon's data, the materials are still purchased by the breeder. He is only responsible for paying and receiving the goods, thus skipping the requirement of knowing the approximate formula.

Despite these seemingly simple differences, there's a significant price gap. Leaving aside the extra cost of buying high-quality tree fruits, the price increases considerably once the purchase of the recipe is involved.

After all, revealing the general formula means that one's own formula may be cracked, which is one of the fundamental aspects of a breeder's life, so naturally, a greater price must be paid.

Within the breeder community, there is a specific set of rules for trading finished products and recipes, and Cynthia's talk of buying recipes is based on these rules.

Little did anyone expect that Tetsuya, a self-taught Level 6 cultivator, knew almost nothing about these things.

Tetsuya took the Level 6 Energy Builder exam mainly to save money to make his own Energy Cubes and increase his personal value along the way. He never intended to make a profit by selling Energy Cubes.

Specialized breeders may make a living from it, but Tetsuya could also aspire to become a Pokémon Master.

Analyzing the specific data of a Pokémon and then creating a special energy cube is a very complicated task. Tetsuya's own Pokémon are enough to keep him busy, so he doesn't have that much free time.

As for Cynthia, when friends help each other, there's no such thing as being busy; it's all about friendship.

"I'll transfer part of the payment to you first, and then I'll give you regular payments later," Cynthia said to Tetsuya after taking a sip of tea and performing a simple gesture.

Zhe calmly transferred the eight-figure deposit, checked the time, and said, "Do you have any plans for tonight? I'd like to show you around the neighborhood."

"I have plans with Lorelei tonight, let's talk again another time." Cynthia politely declined Tetsuya's invitation, mainly because she had already made plans with Lorelei.

"Okay, have fun then."

Tetsuya wasn't surprised at all that Cynthia and Lorelei knew each other; there were so few powerful female trainers, it would be strange if they didn't know each other.

The two chatted for a while longer before heading off in different directions.

The regular money transfers feel like I'm being kept by a sugar daddy.

Tetsuya shook his head, trying to banish this absurd idea from his mind; after all, he had put in the effort.

He returned to his room in a much better mood, and the financial pressure had been greatly relieved.

Indeed, no matter what world you're in, knowledge is the most valuable thing; at the very least, you can make money from it.

I looked up and glanced at the time.

"Is it over in two days?" Tetsuya muttered to himself.

As scheduled, the elimination rounds will end on April 2nd, and the sixty-four trainers who have fought their way out of the groups will enter the main arena for a 6v6 all-out battle.

Of course, this is just an arrangement. If something goes wrong, it may be slightly delayed, but it will be roughly the same.

For example, this knockout stage was initially scheduled to end on the last day of March, which is today, but various factors caused it to end two days later than expected.

This is normal.

"The next opponent is Itagaki Sadahisa, who was ranked 77th in strength before the match. I predict that his first Pokémon will be Braviary. It would be best to use Pidgeot, which is also a Flying type, to counter him in the Water Terrain."

If the data is correct, Brave Eagle's ability is Forced rather than Keen Eye, which means that although the opponent's moves will not trigger additional effects, the damage will be higher, which is not a good thing for Pidgeot.

The Valkyrie is already incredibly strong in physical attacks. Combined with its characteristics and skills, Pidgeot's stamina and defense would probably only be able to withstand a maximum of three attacks head-on.

Furthermore, Brave Eagle possesses the hidden trait "Unyielding," which essentially seals away any moves that could weaken Pidgeot. Otherwise, its attack power would be significantly enhanced under the influence of "Unyielding," making things even more troublesome.

However, Pidgeot is not without its advantages.

Compared to the agility and high-speed flight of typical Flying-type Pokémon, Braviary is at a slight disadvantage in this regard, while Pidgeot's speed advantage is obvious. In other words, the best approach is to keep your distance and avoid close combat.

The 'Sky Warrior' is a brave Pokémon that never runs away even when injured. It is proud of this trait. Against this personality, a battle style similar to 'flying a kite' can be used.

The main point of prevention lies in its ability to instantly close the distance using skills. The corresponding countermeasures for Tailwind, Brave Bird, and Legendary Bird should be as follows...

Tetsuya opened his notebook, muttering to himself as he jotted down his thoughts on the next battle on the water field.

The further he progressed, the stronger his opponents became. Luck is limited, and given the generally strong opponents, even the weakest among them wouldn't be that weak.

Tetsuya's opponent, Itagaki Sadahisa, ranked 77th in pre-match strength, is the strongest opponent he has ever faced. Although he only has one near-Elite Four level Pokémon, Tetsuya feels that he will still be difficult to deal with due to the strength of Pokémon like Braviary and the combination of other Pokémon.

"We still have a little over a day to prepare, so let's work hard!"

Under the dark night sky, the athletes' village was dotted with lights.

The remaining 128 trainers are all giving their all in preparation for their final battle of this phase.

Once they defeat their last opponent, the main arena for the main tournament will beckon them.

.......

4 month 2 day.

The sixth-to-last match of the Water Arena elimination rounds.

Tetsuya vs. Itagaki Sadahisa.

"Phidoo, move at high speed and pull away."

Facing the Warriors Eagles' tailwind skill, Tetsuya calmly dodged according to his previous plan.

Compared to high-speed movement, tailwind consumes more of a Pokémon's stamina and energy.

Of course, the speed-up effect is also better.

But the Warrior Eagle is much slower than the Pidgeot.

Even with the help of the Tailwind skill, which has an exceptionally good speed boost, the Warrior Eagle was gradually outpaced again by Pidgeot, who used high-speed movement later.

Itagaki Sadahisa looked very unwell.

This scene has played out many times in the last five minutes.

Although he had anticipated this, it was clear that the opposing side had considered tactics more specifically.

He frowned.

Brave Eagle is a large bird-like Pokémon with a white crest of three feathers on its head, the base of which is reddish-brown.