Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

If this place doesn't work, surely another place will be fine.

As it turned out, he was overthinking it.

Goldfish, Magikarp, Magikarp, Goldfish, Magikarp...

Another hour passed, and Tetsuya, who had caught a total of 22 goldfish and 58 carp, was still confused.

Although the types of Pokémon he caught were slightly different from the previous location, to be honest, Goldeen is practically indistinguishable from Magikarp on land.

Zhe also wanted to smash some things to express his indignation.

He just wanted to collect the horns of sun coral as decoration to see if they could really emit rainbow colors under the sun. Is that wrong?

"Hmm... the water quality in this area is still very good. The sun coral is probably resting at night. You can try again tomorrow."

The angler who had been watching Tetsuya closely offered his suggestion tactfully.

What a waste! Such a good fishing rod.

The angler, holding his worn-out fishing rod, shook his head with regret.

Tetsuya instinctively gripped his fishing rod tighter. No, he came here as a seasoned angler; he couldn't leave empty-handed.

A fisherman never goes home empty-handed!

A cry rang out from Tetsuya's heart.

He didn't believe in goldfish or magpie kings at all; he was determined not to believe it. He wouldn't go back to rest until he caught a sun coral today.

Unwittingly, he boldly raised a huge banner.

A person's luck at a certain point in time often does not change due to personal changes, and Tetsuya has well proven this point.

Over the next three hours, the people around Tetsuya witnessed just how unlucky a fisherman could get.

"The 386th one, wow."

The fisherman, who was so bored that he counted for Tetsuya, sighed softly.

Although the sign said not to complain about fishing for a carp all day, it really was the first time he had ever seen someone at the fishing spot only catch carp.

This is a fishing spot, not the wild.

What's most strange is that all the anglers around Tetsuya caught sun coral, but he was the only one who was left out.

"Young people have great stamina."

Another fisherman, with a simple and honest appearance, looked at Tetsuya, who was fishing with such gusto that his eyes were bloodshot, and felt a pang of nostalgia for his lost youth.

Catching so many carp kings in a row is quite physically demanding.

Tetsuya, oblivious to everything else, paid no attention to the passage of time. All he did were cast his line, reel in the bait, and kick the Magikarp away.

He refused to believe that he wouldn't be able to catch a sun coral by tomorrow morning!

Chapter 306 Arriving on the Island, First Encounter with Suicune

As night deepened, fewer and fewer people appeared in the fishing area.

"Well, another one went crazy today."

The staff at the fishing spot, watching Tetsuya continue his relentless fishing, made a casual remark.

For him, this wasn't exactly bad news.

At least I don't have to be on duty alone at the fishing spot late at night anymore; at least I have someone to keep me company.

"**"

The next moment, seeing Tetsuya suddenly pull out a Poké Ball and release a Pokémon, the staff member swore.

In the dim light, it was clear that the spirit appearing beside Tetsuya was a pink Shiny Dracovish.

At this moment, the electric dragon is fulfilling its duty—using its tail to emit light and act as a light bulb.

For it, this is also a good way to train its ability to control the magnitude of current.

The staff member smacked his lips enviously. This must be the life of the rich. He never expected to use a flashing electric dragon for lighting.

He suddenly felt that the decent fishing rod in Tetsuya's hand was somewhat unworthy of Tetsuya.

Tetsuya was well aware that the staff at the fishing spot were watching him from a distance, and anyone could feel the intense gaze they were giving him.

But what does it matter?

He is no longer the ordinary person he used to be, who had no strength, no background, and no fame. The existence of the Shiny Ampharos is almost common knowledge. Under these circumstances, it doesn't matter at all if he lets the Ampharos come out for some fresh air.

Moreover, the fear of being robbed only happens in the countryside, outside of cities.

Wherever humans still live, order and rules must always be observed.

In the past, the reason why electric dragons were not released in the city was partly because they were afraid of being targeted. At that time, their strength was not enough. More importantly, the appearance of electric dragons could easily cause a sensation and attract onlookers.

For Tetsuya, who hates trouble, the latter is not very acceptable, and he is too lazy to do boring things with strangers.

The deserted fishing spot was quite nice and met the ideal environment.

The staff member quickly walked away.

Of course, before leaving, he casually snapped countless photos of the electric dragon, which he considered quite a source of bragging rights.

Zhe didn't pay any attention to it.

He leaned back in his chair, casually hung his fishing rod to the side, and then took out the information about the isolated island in the water that the shop owner had put in a box, ostensibly as a "bonus."

It's very thin, there's only one sheet, and when unfolded, it's barely big enough to cover the entire palm.

"The following information about the island in the water off the coast of Yoshihana City is guaranteed to be absolutely true by me, Saito Muneo, with my own credibility. However, since I first set foot on that island, no one has ever been there again."

A line of sharp, distinctive handwriting appeared prominently at the beginning of the document, and Tetsuya learned the shop owner's name for the first time.

He did recognize the name Saito Muneo, but only from books.

Because when the shop owner became famous, Tetsuya hadn't even been born yet.

To put it simply, this is a guy who has maxed out his talent and ability in fishing.

Or rather, describing his ability as a fishing talent is not accurate enough; it should be described as having maximum affinity with Water-type Pokémon.

People with such strong affinity are not uncommon in the world of elves, of course, compared to the even rarer superpowered individuals.

If we look at the entire population, the proportion is still extremely small.

Over the course of a few years, one, two, or even three or four creatures will appear in each region that have a natural affinity with different types of Pokémon.

Such a person may not necessarily become a very powerful trainer or a good breeder, because becoming a trainer in these professions requires other talents.

But even without other talents, they often play a different role in the league.

This is reflected in many aspects, such as communicating and negotiating with wild Pokémon, and so on, including comforting domesticated Pokémon.

Muneo Saito is a case in point. As a trainer, his skill level remained at the elite level and he failed to rise to the near-elite level. However, in the field of fishing, he explored a different path by using his affinity for water-type Pokémon.

From Tetsuya's perspective, his fishing method is just like Jiang Ziya's in his previous life—truly, "those who are willing will take the bait."

For the spirits he caught, it wasn't that they were caught, but rather that they willingly chose to get close to Muneo Saito.

With this ability, Muneo Saito was incredibly successful in the fishing world back then, and countless people hoped that he could help them catch the Water-type Pokémon they wanted.

Saito Muneo was probably so fed up with the situation that he chose to live in seclusion in the small city of Yoshihaya in the Johto region.

Now Tetsuya understood the origin of those high-end fishing rods with signatures hanging in the fishing tackle shop.

He continued looking down.

The entire document is actually quite simple; it's more like Saito Muneo's travelogue from that island.

Setting aside the useless details, Tetsuya closed his eyes and simplified everything.

First of all, this is a very ordinary small island; basically, all the small islands you see along the coast look like this.

Secondly, what makes the island special is that, although it is located in the ocean, it has an incredibly clear freshwater lake.

Thirdly, the island suddenly appeared in front of Saito Muneo, who was playing on the beach, and disappeared after he finished exploring the island and came down.

Fourthly, Saito Muneo observed a phenomenon resembling the "autumn" on the island.

Tetsuya's hand unconsciously tapped the fishing rod repeatedly.

Combining all this information, and considering it takes place in the Johto region, it's hard not to think of that Pokémon.

His eyes seemed thoughtful.

The aurora borealis and the clear lake—these two key points point directly to Suicune.

For Suicune, a legendary Pokémon, hiding an island that might be its home is an incredibly simple matter.

This explains why Muneo Saito has a natural affinity for Water-type Pokémon.

In reality, Saito Muneo may not have had any extraordinary affinity for Water-type Pokémon since birth. The reason why Water-type Pokémon want to get close to him is simply because of the lingering Suicune scent on him.

This makes perfect sense. The aura of a mythical beast is irresistible to any Pokémon, especially when they share the same elemental affinity.

Other types of Pokémon may not be as sensitive, but Water-type Pokémon are different.

As the embodiment of the north wind, Suijun is not only powerful, but is also considered a representative and symbol of peace.

Of the three Pokémon that transformed from the unknown Pokémon that was burned to death in the Burnt Tower, Suicune is also recognized as the legendary Pokémon with the best temperament.

After all, Emperor Yan and Raikou rarely appeared in people's sight after leaving Enju City, while Suijun often traveled around purifying water sources and occasionally helped humans in danger. There were quite a few lucky people who had a "fleeting encounter" with it.

In comparison, Suicune's image is far superior to the other two.

Could it be that he was about to see a mythical beast for the first time? Tetsuya's heart was inevitably filled with excitement because of this sudden news, and his fishing rod became a little unsteady.

However, he quickly abandoned his meaningless associations.

"Let's set our sights on catching a sun coral for today."

Tetsuya slumped down lazily.

With so many years and so many people involved, he must not be the only one who thought about Suijun. Presumably, Saito Muneo's purpose in "selling" information was also somewhat related to this.

Even so, no one was able to see Suicune; he didn't think he had that kind of luck.

To put it simply, for Suicune, who it wants to see or not see is entirely up to it.

"Please, please, I hope I'm not going to have such bad luck today."

Tetsuya, who had just released another Magikarp under the dim light of the electric dragon, let out a mournful wail of despair.

"Buwoo"

While Zhe was not paying attention, the electric dragon secretly put its hand into the sea and was obviously startled by its trainer's scream.

It shuddered, and a faint yellow current shot into the water.

"Grumpy"

A faint bubbling sound arose.

Five or six Magikarp floated belly up on the surface of the water.

Dianlong gave Tetsuya, who was looking at him, a slightly embarrassed smile, admitting it was a typo.

"It's alright. Looks like you're just as unlucky as me. You'll have to use your electric attack on Magikarp."

Tetsuya actually found some comfort in the dragon's actions.

The faucet holding up its tail for lighting tilted to one side, "?"

Neither the human nor the Pokémon paid any attention to the unfortunate Magikarp. These Pokémon are so resilient; it would be a gross underestimation to think they would die so easily.

Sure enough, before Tetsuya could cast his fishing rod for even a few seconds, all the Magikarp that had been floating on the surface returned to normal and dived back into the sea.

He could only hope that these brainless elves would suddenly have a flash of inspiration tonight and become a little smarter, at least staying away from this place after being electrocuted.

"Magikarp is good, Magikarp is wonderful, Magikarp is top-notch."

While fishing, Tetsuya muttered a song he had composed praising Magikarp, unable to understand why he was so unlucky.

Ampharos looked at its trainer with considerable concern.

Don't let a failed battle ruin your mindset, only to have it crumble because of fishing.

"It's okay. If all else fails, I'll find a Magikarp with exceptional talent and train it into a Gyarados."