"Hiss~!"
Gary took a deep breath. He didn't expect the enhanced Sandstorm to be so terrifying that even the three Legendary Birds couldn't make it dissipate.
"Okay, Tyranitar, you can stop the Sandstorm now," Gary said.
Hearing this, Tyranitar waved its hand, and the violent Sandstorm quickly subsided and soon dissipated.
Gary touched his face. Just a moment ago, his cheeks were red. This wasn't shyness, but from being hit by sand.
"I wonder how large an area such a Sandstorm can affect," Gary mused.
He was very curious about this, but since they were in a city, if the Sandstorm was too large, it would affect other people. He decided to test it later in the field.
There was still one Ability Enhancement Stone left. Gary didn't plan to keep it. After returning to Professor Oak's Laboratory, he would give it to Scizor.
He was very curious about how the Ability Enhancement of the Technician Ability would improve.
The next day, the Orange League released another message that Trainer Ash from Pallet Town would challenge Drake in a week.
A single stone stirs up a thousand waves. The Chief Trainer Challenge is not a common event.
It's good to hold it four or five times a year. I didn't expect it to be held twice in a row this month.
The key is that the challenger is from Pallet Town. You should know that the last Trainer, Gary, who challenged Drake, is also from Pallet Town, which is very interesting.
This piece of news also reduced Gary's popularity a lot. Gary left Pummelo Island the next day and took Moltres to the interior of Kanto, returning to Pallet Town.
The match between Ash and Drake is not very interesting.
Because Ash's current strength is stronger than in the original story.
As long as Ash doesn't get sick, it won't be a big problem to defeat Drake.
Although Drake's Elite Dragonite is very strong, the quasi-Elite Pokémon can already compete with that Dragonite.
As long as the previous battles go smoothly, the Dragonite can be defeated with this number.
...!
Pallet Town.
Gary arrived before noon. With a Pokémon like Moltres that can fly long distances, flying across a region is feasible.
"Gary, you're back. Why don't you stay and continue to watch Ash's match?" Professor Oak knew that Gary had successfully defeated Drake and thought that Gary would stay on Pummelo Island and wait for Ash to finish the challenge and come back together.
"Drake's strength is just so-so. If Ash can't even beat him, he's not qualified to continue to be my rival," Gary said proudly.
"Then how long do you plan to stay at home this time?" Professor Oak asked enthusiastically, though his eyes were always fixed on Moltres.
"I'll stay for a while. I want to test the strength of some Pokémon to arrange their training later," Gary said.
"Okay, then Gary, quickly release your Pokémon, and Grandpa will help you test them," Professor Oak said with a smile.
"Got it."
How could Gary not know what Professor Oak was thinking? He opened the four Poké Balls he had with him.
"Everyone can have a good rest during this period. I'll prepare food for you," Gary said.
"Then Gary, you go and do your work. I'll take a look at your Pokémon," Professor Oak said, staring at Moltres and Articuno.
If he wasn't worried about making the two Pokémon unhappy, he would have wanted to start observing them right away.
"Grandpa, be careful. Moltres's flame feathers are real fire. People who touch them without its approval will be burned," Gary reminded.
"I know that Ponyta and Rapidash have such characteristics. I understand. You can prepare food without worry," Professor Oak said.
"Please bear with it. My grandfather just wants to observe you. Don't hurt him," Gary reminded before going to the room to prepare food without worry.
Gary's working ability is very strong. After all, he has been with Professor Oak since he was a child.
He is still very efficient at work and quickly prepared food for the Pokémon in the backyard.
The key is that there is a machine specially used to make Pokémon feed in the room. Gary only needs to pour the raw materials in.
The Pokémon who stayed in Professor Oak's Laboratory also gathered at lunchtime. When they saw Gary, they all surrounded him happily.
"Long time no see, hurry up and eat. I will test your strength later," Gary said.
Before going to the Seafoam Islands, Gary set rules for his Pokémon to train well, and when he came back, he would improve the potential of the Pokémon with the highest level.
And two competitive teams were divided according to potential, one for quasi-Elite potential and one for Elite level.
The Pokémon with gym potential will be put aside for the time being, and there will be no champion potential team for the time being.
The Pokémon's heard the sound and went to eat.
Gary looked at his Pokémon and observed their level changes. More than two months have passed, and there are still changes in the levels.
- [LV53 Exeggutor/quasi-Elite]
- [LV54 Scizor/Elite]
- [LV55 Rhyperior/quasi-Elite]
- [LV52 Glaceon/quasi-Elite]
- [LV37 Onix/quasi-Elite]
The level of the Pokémon with quasi-Elite potential in Gary's hands.
Onix was captured during the challenge of the Orange League and is not used for the time being.
However, there is no need to worry about Onix. After using the best Metal Coat on it, its potential can be raised to Elite potential.
According to the rules set before leaving, Rhyperior is the highest level among the Pokémon with quasi-Elite potential.
This is also normal.
When Rhyperior was first captured by Gary, its level was very high.
It also works hard in training, so it is normal that its level is far ahead.
However, Scizor is level 54, which Gary did not expect. It has surpassed the level of Exeggutor.
Gary then looked at the Pokémon with Elite potential.
- [LV55 Alakazam/Elite]
- [LV56 Pidgeot/Elite]
- [LV55 Aerodactyl/Elite]
- [LV40 Magneton/Elite]
I never expected that Pidgeot would be the highest level, but Pidgeot is usually very hardworking, so it's normal.
After waiting for the Pokémon to finish their meal, Gary followed the rules and upgraded the potential of Rhyperior to Elite and Pidgeot to Champion.
The other Pokémon were envious, but they didn't complain. After all, the rules were set in advance, and if they couldn't beat them in training, they were inferior in skills.
"Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, so you still have to train hard," Gary said.
All the Pokémon nodded and decided to train hard in the future to strive for the next opportunity to become stronger.
Gary also strengthened the Pokémon, of course. He taught his Pokémon the skill devices that were awarded for challenging the Southern Cross Gyms.
They could learn Rest and Hyper Beam, which was a small reward for their hard work. It was like giving them some soup.