Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

Ordinary-level Pokémon are no problem for Tetsuya at all. As long as their numbers don't exceed three digits, they're just cannon fodder for his partners. One powerful move is enough to wipe them all out.

The main problem is still with elite-level Pokémon.

Fortunately, the fact that Rattata and Zubat are evolved forms of Pokémon does not mean they have elite-level strength.

Of all the non-aquatic Pokémon discovered so far, only three Zubat and two Rattata are elite-level.

Including the Goldfish King, which can only evolve at around level 33, the next opponents will likely be two near-Elite Four members, ten elite Pokémon, and a varying number of ordinary or even beginner-level Pokémon.

"Hmm, just like I thought at first, no major problems."

Tetsuya breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he knew the probability was low, he was still worried that a Champion-level Pokémon or several near-Champion-level Pokémon might suddenly appear in this godforsaken place.

Don't think this is just wishful thinking; it's entirely possible, and every year quite a few unfortunate people lose their lives because of it.

"In that case, the land-based Pokémon will be handled by Gigalith and Togekiss, the water-based ones by Serperior and Ampharos, and Blaziken will be responsible for protection and support when necessary."

Tetsuya quickly devised a battle plan.

Next, we just need to wait for the Blaziken, which just used waveguide detection, to recover.

Tetsuya stated that he is quite patient in this regard, emphasizing that every bit of strength is crucial in battle and that one cannot let down one's guard just because the probability of victory is high.

Ten minutes later, Tetsuya, who had been standing still for a while, set off again.

He quickly and stealthily made his way to the vicinity of the wild elves' habitat.

It's said to be nearby, but it's actually about two intersections away.

However, we can't go any further, because if we go any further, we'll be easily discovered beforehand.

This is the experience Tetsuya gained from being hunted down in the wild hundreds of times over the years.

He crouched down and carefully retrieved the detection equipment and controller from the ground, then released his Pokémon one by one.

The already small cave was now completely filled.

When Togekis came out, he wanted to shout, but Tetsuya immediately covered his mouth and glared at him fiercely.

Tokiss looked embarrassed. It was a little nervous because this wasn't its first mission. It would definitely be more careful next time.

The electric dragon was also eager to try, as it had a strange fondness for taking on multiple opponents at once.

Other species with a more docile temperament

The other three veterans were more composed.

The moment Pang Yan appeared, he skillfully used ground-type energy to block the sounds of his companions stepping on the ground.

"Very good." Tetsuya nodded in satisfaction at his energetic companions and lowered his voice, "I've told you about the target. I'll count to three, then you all charge in and attack."

Serpentis remembers to mark the area and use Grassy Terrain to heal, and Giant Rock remembers to use Gravity Field to intervene.

Togekiss, be careful not to fly too high or too fast; control it to help the Giant Rock Monster absorb some of the damage.

"Electric Dragon, don't get carried away."

He briefly explained the characteristics of each elf.

The electric dragon was indignant; why did things turn out differently for it?

"Don't you know your own limitations? I'm afraid you'll get too excited during the attack and jump down. Let me make this clear: you'll have to climb back up yourself."

Tetsuya gave it a stern lecture.

The other elves were secretly laughing to themselves.

Ever since the Electric Dragon got seriously injured during the tournament, Tetsuya has been giving the Electric Dragon a few words of advice even during training.

The electric dragon had no choice but to lower its little head.

"Alright, enough fooling around, let's get to work, everyone."

Tetsuya's expression quickly turned serious.

The five elves had also lost their earlier carefree and cheerful demeanor.

"Alright, three...two...one, charge!"

At Tetsuya's command, apart from Blaziken who stayed behind, the remaining four Pokémon rushed out at their fastest speed.

Togekiss was naturally in the lead, but its little brain was still quite clever. It remembered Tetsuya's instructions and gradually slowed down to try to keep up with its three companions behind it.

The other three are not very different.

The Giant Rock Monster and the Electric Dragon were slow to start, while the Serperior knew exactly what it was supposed to do and obediently lagged behind.

Tetsuya, who was following leisurely from behind, smiled with satisfaction.

Besides making money, another goal of this mission is to improve the teamwork among our team members.

According to the plan, he will spend most of the next year in the Johto region in the wild, in which case the cooperation of his Pokémon partners in the team becomes especially important.

Wild elves won't follow the rules of proper one-on-one battles unless you're there to take over the position of leader of the tribe; otherwise, it's common for one to fight multiple opponents.

At first glance, although it wasn't mentioned beforehand, the training and time spent together have given the Pokémon a good understanding of each other.

The momentum created by the four charging Pokémon was beyond what Golem could cover, and the Pokémon pack, led by the Elite Four member Zubat, quickly discovered Tetsuya and his group of "uninvited guests."

"Luyi~"

The piercing screams rose and fell.

This is the beaked bat decisively seeking help from the goldfish king's clan in the water.

Before it could utter a few more cries, a huge rock suddenly struck it and sent it flying.

It was a rockfall caused by Pang Yan Guai.

Although it doesn't particularly like water, the underground caves are somewhat of the Rock Golem's home ground, and its Rock Slide skill flies out one after another at an astonishing speed.

Several Zubats with Poison and Rock types suffered unbearable pain.

This is not over yet.

A series of white air blades were unleashed from Togekiss above, scattering the Zubat swarm that had just gathered and was preparing for battle.

"La-da~"

The familiar cry rang out, and Rattata and its companions launched a fierce attack while Zubat and Zubat drew the attention of the enemy.

One after another, the purple four-legged Rattata and the yellowish-brown two-legged Rattata charged toward the nearest giant rock monster.

They were somewhat powerless against Togekiss, which wasn't too high in the sky, and could only hope that their new bosses, Zubat and Zubat, could solve the problem.

"Clang~"

The crisp sound of collision echoed in the small cave.

What followed was the screams of the little Rattata and several other Rattatas.

Their incredibly strong incisors, which they were so proud of, were repelled the moment they bit into the giant rock monster's body, and some of them even had barely perceptible gaps.

Aside from the difference in strength, this is the difference between Pokémon raised by trainers and wild Pokémon.

If it were a Rattata raised by a trainer, even if it couldn't do much damage to Gigantamax, such a ridiculous scene wouldn't have occurred.

Pang Yan Monster let out a muffled cry, and its earthen-yellow field of force unfolded. The little Rattatas and their companions, who were clinging to Pang Yan Monster with great difficulty due to their small size, immediately fell down, with a few even lying on the ground unable to move.

In just ten seconds, the Zubats and the other superbats had regrouped and launched an attack on Togekiss.

Wild Pokémon's experience and adaptability in this area are still worth learning from.

While Togekiss, with its elite-level strength, is quite powerful, it still falls short against both a near-Elite Four member and three elite-level Zubats.

Fortunately, it wasn't an elf fighting.

Seeing Togekiss's appearance, the Rock Golem, which was quite adept at maneuvering on the ground, simply conjured another pile of rocks and headed towards Zubat.

Unlike the solid rock at the beginning, the rock launched this time was more like a thick blade.

This is a modified version of Rock Blast by Tetsuya, based on the Sharp Stone Attack. While increasing its power slightly, it ensures multiple attacks, making it particularly effective in group battles.

Several elite-level Zubats were knocked away, and although the near-Elite Four Zubat survived, its condition was also quite bad.

Seeing that the situation here had stabilized, Tetsuya, who had arrived late, turned his attention to the nearby underground river.

Chapter 301 The Cave Behind the Waterfall

Beside the underground river, the combination of the Electric Dragon and the Monarch Serpent performed even better when facing the Goldfish clan.

This is determined by the type; the advantage of Grass and Electric types over Water-type Pokémon is obvious.

Without entering the opponent's home field, Serperior and Electro Dragon completely dominated the opponent.

Grass-type energy covered the leaves and vines, and each attack from Serperior caused a Pokémon to lose its ability to battle and float to the surface.

Its body seemed to be surrounded by blooming flowers, and a green halo created a vibrant little world in this deep underground cave, with the scent of grass constantly filling the nostrils.

Under the powerful single Grass-type energy of Serperior, Grassy Terrain displays unparalleled resilience and buffing ability.

Although the Ampharos on the other side is not a Grass-type and cannot enjoy the type bonus, the HP recovery effect is the same for it.

With the help of the grassy field, streaks of yellow lightning shot toward the river.

Accompanied by a visible, tingling, and numbing sensation, many carp and goldfish emerged from the river.

The intense electric current, like a real "fish blast," blasted many fish out of the water.

"Buwoo!"

The electric dragon released its power with such gusto that it even unleashed a powerful, prolonged thunderclap.

Fortunately, it remembered that Tetsuya had just said that if it jumped down to release electricity, it would have to climb back up by itself, so it didn't jump down.

Having broken free from the stalemate caused by the lightning attack, the electric dragon glanced guiltily at Tetsuya standing behind it.

Seeing that his boss didn't seem to have any objections to him using Thunder, the Electric Dragon gradually relaxed.

However, it dared not be mischievous anymore and obediently used 100,000 volts for continuous output.

In this situation, the Goldfish King, as the leader of the group and possessing the strength of a near-elite king, was extremely angry.

Since its breakthrough in strength, it has been virtually invincible in this area and has never suffered such humiliation.

However, it also felt somewhat powerless and unsure of how to cope.

The old rival, Zubat, never goes into the water to attack, nor does it have many ways to attack from the air to the water. So for a long time, Goldfish King and Zubat have been doing their own thing, since their living areas and territorial resources do not overlap.

However, the two Pokémon that are attacking continuously are not like that. If this continues, Goldfish King feels that he will soon be extinct.

It vigorously spewed out water jets and even water cannons to attack the electric dragon.

For his own kind, the electric dragon's destructive power was far greater than that of the Lord Serpent, a fact that the Goldfish King clearly understood.

However, to the King of Goldfish's despair, all of these attacks were easily blocked by the defenses constructed by the Lord Serpent.

The Serpent Lord's injuries were even quickly healed with the help of the grassy terrain.

The electric dragon continued to unleash its attacks with abandon.

Not to mention the Slowpokes resting on the rocks by the water, they were so engrossed in fishing with their tails in the water that they were completely unaware that the battle had begun.

"Speaking of which, it seems like I'll get to taste Slowpoke's tail again this time."

Tetsuya looked at the battlefield where both sides had the upper hand and stroked his chin with a sigh.

"Slurp"

Upon hearing this, Blaziken stood to the side, drooling.

It had been a long time since it last ate Slowpoke's tail, but it could not forget how delicious it was.

"Eight of them. I reckon we can have some left over for our next meal."

Tetsuya smiled and glanced at his foodie friend.

The flaming chicken wasn't embarrassed at all; delicious things should be eaten in abundance.

This is probably why the Farfetch'd is on the verge of extinction.

Thankfully, the tail of a wild Slowpoke detaches automatically, otherwise it would be in the same boat as Farfetch'd.

The fighting gradually subsided, and with the wild elves on both sides suffering continuous losses, the outcome of the battle was becoming clear.