Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

The concept of intimacy was introduced precisely because of these elements.

Many scholars also believe that Magikarp's evolution into Gyarados was due to extreme anger.

Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why most Magikarp, after evolving into Gyarados, go through a period of frenzy that requires them to unleash their power.

Even if the evolutionary energy stimulated Magikarp's brain cells, causing them to evolve into a ferocious creature, this phenomenon still cannot be explained.

Even the most brutal actions should at least elicit excitement rather than spiral out of control regarding evolution.

Team Rocket's research on Magikarp's evolution is based on this theory.

However, compared to natural evolution, their methods are extremely harmful to elves, no less so than the side effects of the Dark Ball.

The golden Magikarp was in a state of extreme rage at this moment.

A continuous stream of water-based energy is surging within its body.

According to normal development, Magikarp should have evolved into Gyarados by this time.

The problem is that it only has thirteen levels.

In terms of skills, Pokémon may sometimes be able to learn some high-level skills in advance;

However, when it comes to evolution, it is almost impossible for a Pokémon to evolve before reaching the corresponding energy level.

Not to mention that the level 13 of the Golden Magikarp is a full seven levels away from the level 20 required for its normal evolution.

The water-based energy surging within its body prevented the golden Magikarp from evolving; in fact, it made it feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Its eyes were red, and it opened its mouth wide without any instruction.

"boom"

A violent torrent of water surged forth.

A yellowish-brown shadow flew out from underwater.

"Ugly fish!" Xiaomei exclaimed.

She never expected that just moments ago, Feebas was chasing and attacking Magikarp, but the next moment it was attacked and beaten into this state by an unknown counterattack.

And if she wasn't mistaken, it was a water cannon, right?

The Sooto City Gym is also famous for its Water-type Pokémon, and Xiaomei believes she has that ability.

But the problem is, how could a Pokémon like Magikarp possibly learn Hydro Pump?

Not only her, but Xiao Gang and the referee were also stunned when they saw this scene.

Tetsuya and Ryuji, who were chatting nearby, were caught in the spray from Magikarp's Water Cannon.

Although Magikarp's low level affected the power of its Hydro Pump, Feebas was still unable to fight against this powerful Water-type move.

The focus now is no longer on winning or losing the battle.

After Xiaogang was announced as the winner, the exhausted Magikarp, which had been floating on the surface of the water and had returned to normal, was put back into the fish tank by Xiaogang.

This fish tank contains many elements that promote recovery and growth—Xiao Gang's unique skill.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have struck such a strange pose on the street.

Upon learning that Magikarp had used Water Shot, Tetsuya immediately asked the venue to retrieve the video footage and also called his friend.

"What did you say!!!!"

In the video room, Hara Hoshino's voice broke through the wristwatch and echoed throughout the room.

“I said, my friend’s Magikarp seems to have mastered Water Cannon, just like the one you described in your thesis.”

Tetsuya explained again, feeling helpless.

If he remembered correctly, this was the fourth time he had said it.

Tetsuya and Kogo have repeatedly confirmed through the video that it is indeed a water cannon.

Not only Hara Kaidou Shikahei, but also Enoda Tatsuya contacted him.

As a former comrade-in-arms, Tatsuya Enda was happy to give the video to Shikahei Haradou to keep as the sole evidence for his thesis.

Tatsuya Yuda didn't tell his father, who was in a meeting at the time. He figured his father wouldn't be angry if he knew, but would praise him instead.

If I get scolded, so be it, it's not a big deal.

"I'm coming right away, where are you?"

Yuan Haitang Luping remained silent for a long time, but finally could not suppress his excitement.

You should know that he has never given up on that hypothetical idea he published when he was seventeen.

A living example emerged, not only out of the desire to achieve his past goals, but also because Yuan Haitang Luping felt that the Elf Doctor was beckoning to him.

Having a complete research system and having achieved one or more groundbreaking research results, he is fully qualified.

At that time, he will become the youngest Elf Doctor in the history of the League.

"At the stadium in Johto, I..."

"I'll be there in an hour. Wait here."

Before Tetsuya could finish speaking, Hara Kaidou Shikahei hung up the call.

He should be in Kanto right now.

If you want to reach the town where the sports park is located within an hour, you will most likely use the same method as Xiao Gang.

All I can say is, it's really good to have family around.

"So... our match...?"

"I can't help but ask," Long Si, who came along with them, asked weakly.

Xiao Mei, standing to the side, chatted with Xiao Gang with great interest.

Mei had heard of the successor of the Nibi Dojo.

Tetsuya smiled at Ryuji and answered his question: "It's okay, they are them, and we are us."

I can't let my money go to waste. Let's go, let's start the battle now.

"Oh, by the way, after the battle, I can give you Sakura's contact information. She should be happy to talk to you about underwater ballet."

"Really? That's great!"

Ryuji's eyes lit up instantly, and all thoughts of Magikarp Water Gun vanished from his mind.

Back at the battlefield of the water, Tetsuya and Ryuji each took their places on the command platform.

"So, shall the competition officially begin?"

The referee called out those words somewhat slowly.

The young master of her own company told her not to spread rumors, but that didn't stop her from being shocked by the fact that Magikarp could use Hydro Pump.

Neither of them seemed to be paying attention to the referee's condition.

"Go, lanternfish!"

Ryuji adjusted his swimming goggles and threw out a Poké Ball.

Tetsuya pointed ahead and said, "It's up to you, Bogarman."

"Boga"

Bogarman, standing at his feet, let out an excited shout, leaped into the air, and then fell straight down.

Immediately afterwards, to the astonishment of the group, white light gradually appeared on Bogarman's body as he was about to fall into the water.

Chapter 454 Friends Arriving One After Another

"What the hell?"

Tetsuya's mind went blank.

Although he came here to battle with the intention of training Piplup to evolve, isn't it a bit too hasty to evolve it before even starting?

However, this can also be considered a good thing.

It's a bit of a waste of the money spent.

Let's just consider this a test of Prince Bo's strength after his evolution.

Thinking this, his hands didn't slow down either, and he quickly took out a high-quality sea breeze incense from his spatial backpack and lit it.

This is one of the cultivation materials that Tetsuya purchased at the Manjin Department Store.

Besides wanting to prepare for the then-unknown main Water-type Pokémon, the Water Gem with its special effects, provided by Suicune, was also the reason he bought this item.

At that moment, the Water Gem was on Piplup's body.

Over the past few days, Bogarman has spent a lot of time holding the Water Gem and trying to absorb the water-based energy within it.

According to Dr. Yamanashi, in addition to this effect, if you place it on an unhatched Water-type Pokémon egg in an environment where sea incense is burning, it can have a one-time effect of improving its stats.

Later, Tetsuya also asked Dr. Yamanashi's assistant, Hamana, to help him with data extrapolation and simulation experiments.

According to Hama's research findings, using the same method when evolving Pokémon can achieve a similar effect, although the results may be slightly less effective.

This is probably because during the egg stage, the energy formed by the Water Gem and the Ocean Incense can better envelop the entire Pokémon egg, thereby allowing the Pokémon's potential to transform.

Between the two, Zero gives probabilities of 86% and 68% respectively.

To be honest, this probability was somewhat unexpected for Tetsuya.

It's not too low, it's too high.

After all, even high-quality evolution stones don't have such a noticeable effect.

But thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising that it was given by Suicune, one of Ho-Oh's guards, so it has such an effect.

A strange fragrance permeated the entire battlefield.

Ryuji winked at his lanternfish.

Lanternfish immediately understood what its trainer meant.

Although somewhat embarrassed, it blushed and began to absorb the surging water energy.

Ryuji's expression remained calm.

These days, being a trainer isn't easy, so what's wrong with taking advantage of some resources?

Moreover, the other party used the highest quality ocean incense on the market, which is a very expensive product that allows water-type spirits to further absorb water-type energy.

I don't know why it needs to be ignited during evolution. Is there some special effect?

Ryuji was somewhat curious about this.

However, he didn't want to delve into it further.

Even if I knew, it wouldn't be of any use; I couldn't afford to use that method myself.

Rather than having his not-so-wealthy parents work hard to support him as a trainer, Ryuji prefers to earn his own resources.

That's why he was at the sports park.

Ryuji's achievements at the regional conference show that he did a pretty good job.

Under the combined effects of the ocean incense and the Water Gem, the light of evolution emanating from Piplup lasted visibly longer than normal.

But it didn't grow much.

Four or five seconds later, the evolved Prince Wave appeared in the water.

As it climbed onto the floating platform, a more imposing appearance than during the Pogaman era was revealed to Tetsuya.

Prince Bogo has two golden appendages on its head that connect to its beak, and after evolution, its forelimbs become very large, and its claws are clearly separated and appear sharper.

The most obvious change is that its plumage has darkened, and the number of foam-like white balls on its abdomen has increased to four.

"park"

Prince Bo let out a rather majestic shout.

Although it doesn't have the same imposing presence as the Emperor Pokémon Empoleon, its majestic aura was already beginning to emerge during its Prince form.

The lanternfish, which was absorbing water energy, subconsciously retreated a few steps.