Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

With the Rock Slide from Gigantamax and the Vine Whip from Serperior completely incapacitating the two leaders, Zubat and Goldeen, the remaining Pokémon scattered and fled.

The cave quickly returned to silence.

Tetsuya stretched leisurely, and now it was time to enjoy his spoils.

"Time to get to work."

He took out a small bag and threw out one Poké Ball after another.

The battle is the elf's job, but the cleanup afterwards is his responsibility.

Blaziken remained dutifully by his side, protecting him.

The remaining few gathered around Serperior and began to enjoy the restoration effect of the grassy terrain.

"Pang Yan, when you have time, check if there are any hidden locations or objects with energy fluctuations around here."

Tetsuya's voice echoed in the cave.

In such complex terrain, there are usually many hidden places that have not been discovered, and there may be valuable materials growing there.

"Dangoro!"

Pang Yan, who was exceptionally good at energy perception, was already used to his task. After giving a low reply, he began to work diligently without complaint.

There weren't too many Pokémon that had been knocked unconscious in the cave; apart from Magikarp, there were only a little over twenty in total.

With his strong and agile body, Tetsuya swung his arms and threw out Poké Balls one after another, quickly completing the initial cleaning work.

It has to be said that repeatedly and mechanically throwing Poké Balls is quite tiring.

Tetsuya had this question when he watched anime in his previous life.

Think about the scenes in the anime where Ash throws Poké Balls; he can hit a Pokémon every time, no matter how far away it is, even if it's out of battle.

Despite being just stationary creatures, the difficulty is still very high.

Moreover, this technique seems to be a standard requirement for everyone in the Pokémon world, not just Ash.

This is simply outrageous.

Of course, that doubt is gone now.

The reason why people in the Pokémon world can hit Poké Balls with almost perfect accuracy is partly due to their superior physical abilities. Their strength, eyesight, and even muscle control help them perform the actions better.

On the other hand, throwing Poké Balls is a compulsory course in the free education phase provided by the League; those who don't excel at it won't pass and won't be allowed to advance to the next grade.

Therefore, even someone like Ash, whose grades are at the bottom, has a guaranteed ability in this area.

Moreover, Ash's status as the worst performer is only theoretical.

According to Tetsuya's understanding, if we're talking about physical ability alone, even though Gary has undergone rigorous training from his senior brother Ash, he's still completely outmatched by Ash in that aspect.

Fortunately, Dr. Shigeru was quick-witted enough in the future, otherwise he would have suffered a loss.

"You can handle Slowpoke. Just grab its tail and chase it away."

After finishing his work, Tetsuya spoke to the Blaziken, who was eager to try its skills.

"Down!"

The Blaziken's bright eyes suddenly became somewhat dazzling in the darkness.

In the blink of an eye, it appeared not far from the Slowpoke horde.

The Blaziken opened its small beak slightly and took a deep breath.

Immediately afterwards, a surging pillar of fire burst forth.

"Thump thump"

The sound of water splashing repeatedly rang out.

Given the vast difference in strength between the two sides, attribute advantages and resistances did not offer much help.

Until the moment Tetsuya lost his ability to fight and fell into the water, even most of the Slowpokes hadn't reacted yet, from his perspective.

They don't scream simply because they lose their fighting ability before they even realize they're in pain.

Zhe was speechless as he watched Blaziken return with a joyful expression, clutching seven or eight fallen Slowpoke tails.

He experienced once again the slowness of Slowpoke.

The pink-skinned Slowpoke, floating on the water's surface, drifted with the current towards some unknown branch of the cave.

Given their personalities, they probably won't remember how they fainted after they recover and wake up.

"We'll eat it when we go out for dinner."

Tetsuya put Slowpoke's tail into his backpack and said to Blaziken, whose eyes were brimming with tears.

Besides being delicious, Slowpoke's tail also contains a lot of energy. Eating it now will only make the Pokémon gain weight, and Tetsuya doesn't want his friends to go out with big bellies.

"Xia Mo"

Blaziken sighed, knowing it wouldn't be that easy; its boss was becoming increasingly strict about controlling the snacks.

It misses the days when Togekiss and Ampharos hadn't evolved.

How wonderful it was to persuade the two little baby fairies to steal some snacks to satisfy their cravings back then.

"Has Pang Yan made any discoveries?"

Zhe ignored Blaziken's lamentations and looked at the most composed and reliable Pompom.

“Dangoro”

Under Tetsuya's surprised gaze, Pang Yan slowly nodded.

"Looks like you're in pretty good luck."

Tetsuya smiled and casually ruffled the hair of the Togekis that had landed on the ground next to him.

"Chuck"

The skillful and comfortable caresses made Pokkis involuntarily squint his eyes.

As the rocks on Pang Yan Guai's body continued to rotate, Tetsuya followed Pang Yan Guai's gaze and looked towards the white silver ribbon not far away.

"You mean, behind that waterfall?"

Tetsuya raised an eyebrow.

Good heavens, could this be the Water Curtain Cave of Flower and Fruit Mountain?

Just kidding, there probably isn't even a monkey in there.

However, the location of this hidden cave really surprised Tetsuya.

Upon closer reflection, it makes sense.

If the location hadn't been so secluded, Tetsuya wouldn't have had the chance to snag this opportunity.

"The water energy is interfering with your perception, so you're not quite clear about what's going on."

Pang Yan's further description made Zhe unconsciously stroke his chin.

His gaze drifted toward the Blaziken, who was still pondering the meaning of life.

"Xia Mo"

Feeling watched, the Blaziken silently shook its head, indicating that no living creature could survive behind it.

Zhe was finally relieved.

"Then you two should come back first. You probably won't like what's behind the waterfall."

As Tetsuya said this, he pulled out two deluxe balls.

Blaziken and Grimstone switched on and off in perfect unison, returning to their "home".

As Fire and Rock-type Pokémon, they had long since grown tired of being outside.

As for running behind the waterfall, I wouldn't even want to try.

Tetsuya and his remaining three companions quickly arrived at a branch of the Metropolitan Waterfall, which was not far away.

"Boom!"

The roar of the rushing water was deafening, and the splashing water soaked Tetsuya completely.

Looking at the magnificent waterfall, Tetsuya felt a pang of nostalgia.

In my previous life, I mostly stayed at home and never went on trips, but in this life, I've witnessed all sorts of landscapes firsthand.

A slight smile appeared on his lips.

In the previous life, who could have imagined using individual strength to fight against nature?

"Tokiss, Air Slash; "

Electric dragon, magnetic field manipulation;

"Monarch Serpent, Vine Whip!"

Tetsuya shouted out the three commands, and the three Pokémon behind him used their skills simultaneously.

Chapter 302 Routine Sweep

The cascading waterfall underwent a noticeable change under the influence of the Pokémon's skill.

With the continuous bombardment of the air slashes and the constant counter-attack of the invisible magnetic field manipulation, the originally torrential rain quickly turned into a light drizzle.

The vines extending from both sides of the serpent's body formed a green canopy below.

Suddenly, the waterfall stopped flowing, and the entrance to the hidden cave behind it came into view of the one man and three elves.

"Monarch Serpent!"

Tetsuya shouted.

We need to hurry. The fairies' influence on the waterfall isn't permanent. Compared to nature's almost inexhaustible energy, the time they can stop it is only for a short while.

Unless you can boil the water dry or even drink it dry.

Clearly, the latter is not realistic.

The Serpent quickly understood Tetsuya's meaning, and under its control, another thick vine extended from the green ceiling and wrapped around Tetsuya's waist.

The next moment, Tetsuya soared into the air.

His eyes were fixed on the dark cave entrance not far away, silently calculating the distance.

When he reached a suitable position, Tetsuya stepped on the vines beneath his feet, using the momentum to propel himself directly into the cave.

The Serperior unleashed its vines, which had been wrapped around its trainer's waist, in perfect unison.

"Boom"

The sound of his feet landing echoed in Tetsuya's ears.

He deftly performed a forward roll to dissipate the impact of landing, then turned to face the hole and pulled a luxury ball from his waist.

"Serpent and Togekiss, you two stay outside and keep watch to prevent anyone or any Pokémon from getting close; Ampharos, you come with me."

The three elves nodded in unison.

A red ray flashed, and the electric dragon immediately returned to its luxury ball.

Serpent and Togekiss quickly stopped resisting the water flow.

A few seconds later, the silver ribbon once again covered the rock wall behind him, and Tetsuya's figure gradually disappeared.

Serperior glanced at Togekiss and then hissed. Togekiss obediently nodded and hovered below the cave entrance with a flap of its wings.

Seeing this, the monarch serpent flicked its tail in satisfaction, then coiled up and huddled on a huge rock beside the river.

At this moment, Tetsuya, who had entered the hidden cave, could not see his own hand in front of his face and could only perceive the location of the waterfall through hearing and touch.

But he remained completely calm.

"It's up to you, Electric Dragon."

The next moment, as the pink electric dragon appeared, its tail emitted a bright light, making the previously invisible cave incredibly clear.

As an essential component of lighthouses, the electric dragon is an indispensable landmark for sea voyages. The light on its tail can travel very far, making it more than capable of illuminating caves like this.