Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

Trainers are important, that's true, but the league doesn't want everyone to become a trainer.

Furthermore, since each gym leader has their own area of ​​expertise, trainers who only train at one gym will have very obvious strengths and weaknesses. This led to the introduction of the badge system and the concept of type specialization.

As of now, among the eight dojos selected by various regions, only Asagi Dojo does not yet have a specialization attribute.

This is actually not very beneficial for the development of the dojo.

Since the recruitment of apprentices is a two-way street, if someone is not interested in these types of Pokémon, they may choose other gyms.

The consequences of not having fresh blood are something anyone can imagine.

The discovery and announcement of the Steel type is the perfect opportunity for the Asagi Gym.

Even the rankings of gyms in the Johto region might rise by one or two because of this.

Even though its original ranking wasn't low.

Putting aside other factors, attracting local trainers to stay and develop their skills in the city would be a significant improvement.

In the past, due to the relatively small number of unique Pokémon at the Asagi Gym compared to other gyms specializing in different types, it was at a disadvantage in retaining talent.

As for why Tetsuya knew this so clearly, it's because he also wanted to open a dojo for fun in the future.

However, that will have to wait until he becomes a full-fledged Elite Four Trainer.

Even though he was very confident in himself, Tetsuya didn't think it was a goal that could be achieved quickly.

"Yeah, yeah, how about it? Want to consider joining the Steel-type Pokémon trainer team?"

Let me tell you, Steel-type Pokémon are very charming. Don't you find their bodies, which shimmer with a metallic sheen, incredibly captivating?

Furthermore, if the previously released conclusions are correct, Steel-type Pokémon are extremely effective against Sandstorm and Poison abilities, which makes...

When it comes to Pokémon, especially the Steel-type Pokémon she has been raising, Ami instantly becomes very talkative.

Although she was still eating frantically, her words were unusually clear.

And I no longer feel ashamed of my large appetite as I did before.

This should be the norm for every trainer in the Pokémon world.

It is this boundless love for elves that has led them to dedicate themselves so wholeheartedly.

As they talked, more and more plates appeared beside them.

Perhaps because they were having a pleasant conversation and had someone to eat with, the two of them had a great appetite.

"That's amazing."

The restaurant staff looked at the mountain of plates in astonishment.

This was the first time she had ever seen anyone who could rival her family's restaurant owner in terms of appetite.

As for cleaning?

That couldn't be simpler.

The existence of elves is a blessing for ordinary people.

"Hiccup~"

After eating and drinking their fill, the two of them simultaneously let out a rather unrefined burp.

Ami's gaze towards Tetsuya now held a greater warmth than before, probably because of their so-called "dinner buddies" relationship.

"It seems they haven't finished communicating yet. I'm going to take care of the elf for a bit. Would you like to come along?"

Ami glanced at the flashing lightning in the distance, then turned to Tetsuya and asked.

Tetsuya nodded.

With nothing else to do, it's time to give the little ones a good cleaning.

Led by Ami, the two arrived at a large open space.

"Come out, everyone."

They all threw out their Poké Balls at the same time.

In an instant, cries of various tones filled the entire grassland, even shattering the night clouds in the sky.

Of course, the decisive factor was Ami's three elves.

“This is Nair, this is Xier, this is An’er.”

She introduced the three enormous creatures quite naturally, and the naming was very distinctive and stylish.

The elf named Nair is a snake-like elf with red eyes, a fierce appearance, and a tail that looks like a giant nail, resembling gray steel.

This is Steelix, which evolves from Onix by carrying the special item Metal Coat for communication.

Although its body length has only increased by less than half a meter compared to its Onix form, Steelix's weight is nearly twice that of Onix.

This further reduced its speed capability, but also comprehensively improved its other capabilities, especially its physical defense capabilities.

It's no exaggeration to say that Tetsuya felt that even if his Pokémon used all their strength, they probably wouldn't be able to do much damage to the giant Steelix in front of him.

This is undoubtedly Ami's strongest trump card.

Its massive size, combined with its overwhelming strength, creates an imposing aura. When those red eyes are fixed on someone, it's enough to suffocate that person.

However, in front of Ami, Steelix is ​​like a spoiled little baby.

Its ferocious steel head rubbed against Ami's body.

Tetsuya clicked his tongue in amazement; it was outrageous.

Even though Steelix has incredibly strong control over its own body, this scene is still quite unsettling.

He never imagined that a car could run over a person repeatedly while the person stood still, indicating that this was it.

Ami even had the ability to reach out and touch Steelix's head.

The elf named Seele is a penguin-like elf that is predominantly black with blue markings.

Its most distinctive feature is the three crown-like horns extending from its mouth.

Its body, resembling an evening gown, also accentuated its nobility.

This is the Emperor Pokémon, the final evolution of Piplup, one of the Sinnoh starter Pokémon, Empoleon.

Its small eyes revealed an arrogant expression exactly like those of the Monarch Serpent.

As for the last Pokémon named Anel, it is the final evolution of Magnemite, which is quite common in the Kanto and Johto regions. It is Magneton, which requires a special magnetic field to evolve from Magneton.

Including the Magneton that Lt. Surge had seen in Vermilion City, this was the second time Tetsuya had seen such a rare final evolution Pokémon.

These three elves all share one characteristic: they all appear to be enormous.

Even though Empoleon and Magneto are slightly shorter, their width makes up for it.

Standing next to the delicate Ami, the visual impact made Zhe's mouth drop open involuntarily.

"I still have several of my friends at home. I'll introduce them to you next time you go to challenge a gym."

As she spoke, Ami rolled up her sleeves and prepared to get to work.

Yes, Tetsuya knows that his companions aren't exactly small either.

He turned to look at his four companions.

Even with the three spirits toning down their imposing aura, the little guys still seemed a bit unnatural.

Fortunately, none of them showed any fear; instead, their eyes were filled with excitement.

Especially the Blaziken.

That surging fighting spirit burst forth like flames.

"laugh"

Tetsuya mercilessly poured sand over him.

The fire chicken vanished the moment a spark appeared on its wrist.

"Down"

Blaziken tilted its head and looked at its trainer.

"Stop fooling around, take a shower."

Zhe said irritably.

What's wrong with you? Didn't you realize the difference in strength from the last fight with the monster? At least wait until you're stronger before you talk about it.

The human and the elf stared at each other, neither willing to give in.

"O(∩_∩)O Haha~"

Ami, who was thoroughly cleaning up the Steelix, couldn't help but laugh at the sight.

"Just as Ah Si said, your Blaziken is quite good."

Tetsuya scratched his head: "Yeah, but sometimes I can be a bit stubborn."

If a prospective champion's desire to fight a prospective champion isn't considered stubborn, then he can't think of anything else that's considered stubborn.

Could it be that the elite are competing against the champions?

Then the former probably wouldn't even be able to stand up.

Tetsuya secretly rejoiced as he watched Ami take out one stone after another from the gaps between the steel snake's body joints. These stones were not very large compared to the steel snake's body, but were huge to humans.

Thankfully, I didn't have the crazy idea of ​​raising any super-sized Pokémon.

Otherwise, one cleaning session would be enough to exhaust him for half a day.

"Dangoro!"

Pang Yan's strange cry rang in Tetsuya's ears.

"I know, I know."

Tetsuya replied helplessly.

However, the cleanup work on Pang Yan Guai is not much easier now.

Although the rocks stuck in the gaps between its bodies were pitifully small compared to those on Steelix, these small rocks were actually more difficult to clean up.

In some places, even a sand bath can't clean them properly; you have to pick at them little by little with special tools.

For a monster as large as Pang Yan, this is a massive undertaking.

So Tetsuya would sometimes slack off and ask Nurse Joy from the Pokémon Center to help him.

The vast open space was suddenly silent as the two people were talking, with only the occasional soothing calls of the elves echoing around.

Night was falling.

The lights around the open space illuminated the area brightly.

Zhe patted the electric dragon, who was lying comfortably on the ground, with a hint of annoyance: "Alright, get up. We're going back to rest."

This little guy is really good at timing; he came back just as he finished cleaning the other four.

Otherwise, he could wait until tomorrow to catch his breath before doing it.

He felt that the electric dragon was definitely doing it on purpose, since Guang'er had returned half an hour earlier than it.

Tetsuya thought to himself, then glared at Togekiss again.

It must be this little guy who corrupted the electric dragon.

Don't think he didn't notice; Tokiss had just disappeared for a while.

Togekiss, floating in the air, blinked innocently. It hadn't done anything wrong; it definitely hadn't instigated it. It was just that Ampharos wanted to come back later.

There was just a minor accident on the way back.

"If you want to go back, you should go first. I'll be here for a long time."

For Ami, who had just finished cleaning Steelix's body, today's work was only partially completed.

"Then I'll be going now. Thank you very much, Master Ami."

Tetsuya, concerned about Hidden Eagle's condition, seemed rather impatient.

"Remember to let me know next time you visit Asagi Dojo!"