novelraw Chapter 786: Blastoise VS. Bear-Wearing! 16
Chapter 786: Blastoise VS. Bear-Wearing! 16
Chapter 786: Blastoise VS. Bear-Wearing! 16
The location showed Team Rocket was deep in the forest, not far from the Trainer School.
Teacher Lu could get there quickly, but the trio's plea for help still made him pause for a moment.
"A Bewear? A Bewear that can walk on water using lightness skill?" Lu Ye asked.
"Lightness skill walking on water... what kind of move name is that, meow." Meowth was taken aback.
"It descended from the sky, like it learned 'Fly'." Jiro said with a tearful face, "We tried to escape several times, and it caught us every time!"
A heavy 'thump, thump' of footsteps came through the video. The trio's faces turned pale with fright. Musashi stammered:
"B-Bewear is coming!"
"Gotta hang up now... Boss, you must come save us, meow~!" Meowth said with tears in its eyes.
"S-so~ nanashi!"
The video was forcibly cut off. Teacher Lu and the Rotom Pokédex looked at each other, then looked up at the sky.
"Not going to rescue them... doesn't seem like a problem either..."
Bewear was the most outstandingly portrayed Pokémon in the anime *Pokémon: Sun & Moon*. It could reach the heavens and penetrate the earth, capable of anything. Martial-wise, it could solo an Ultra Beast. Civil-wise, it could act as a nanny for the trio. It was the trio's most important logistical support in the Alola region.
The trio were seen as children by Bewear, who often fed them Berries and Sweet Honey. Whenever they were about to be blasted off by Pikachu, Bewear would descend from the sky and take the trio back to its tree hollow.
It could be said that Bewear was an important companion to the trio, and also a top-tier combatant in the Alola region.
In the entire Alola region, probably only Bewear possessed the level of a 'Battle Legend'...
"Better go meet Bewear in person."
Firstly, Teacher Lu was extremely curious about 'Tapu Bewear' and wanted to see the true island deity's style.
Secondly, ensuring the trio and Bewear coexisted peacefully would allow Teacher Lu to leave with peace of mind.
For caution's sake, Lu Ye contacted Bamboo Lan, who was at home, and had Haunter's and Blastoise's Poké Balls transmitted over using the 'Poké Ball Transfer Device'.
This space-age black technology was invented by Dr. Hiroshi... Despite his youth, Hiroshi was the foremost expert in 'Fusion Studies' and 'Spatial Transmission Studies'.
In various works, Hiroshi experimented on himself, becoming the first case of 'Human-Pokémon Fusion'.
Later generations also had similar examples, like the 'Black and White Dragon' fusion in the manga, and the 'Lusamine and Nihilego' fusion in the games.
Continuing research like this, human-Gardevoir fusion wasn't impossible either. (Wrong)
"Gengarrr! (⁎˃ꌂ˂⁎)" Haunter popped out of its Poké Ball with a 'pop', swung its long tongue, and gave Teacher Lu a 'Lick'.
Then, assuming a diving posture, it leaped into the shadows, waving its two short arms as it swam within the shadow.
The Dive Ball remained motionless, as if completely empty.
Blastoise perfectly concealed its own aura, or rather, mimicked it, aligning its aura with the Dive Ball's aura.
Lu Ye: "..."
The stronger it became, the more severe Turtwig's "persecution complex" grew.
Considering it had always faced opponents like Arceus and Liberated Hoopa, no wonder the symptoms worsened...
Leaving the office, Lu Ye headed towards the forest surrounding the school. He encountered Mallow with her green twin-tails, riding on a Tauros. She greeted him:
"Alola~~ Teacher Lu, where are you going? Want a ride?"
"I'll ride my bicycle."
As Teacher Lu said this, Haunter pulled out a foldable bicycle from the shadows, patted the handlebars, and grinned: "Gengarrr!"
"Initiating bicycle transformation mode, Rotom~!"
The Pokédex lost Rotom and fell from the air, landing in Haunter's palm. The electric ion-like Rotom flew into the bicycle. A flash of white light later, the Rotom bicycle's handlebars blinked its eyes, and the bell rang.
"Beep beep... continuing navigation for you, Rotom~"
"So cool." Mallow's eyes sparkled, "It's the Rotom Dr. mentioned! The Pokédex form is super useful!"
"The kitchen appliance form is also very useful."
Lu Ye mentioned casually as he mounted the bike, instructing, "I'm investigating the surrounding forest. Mallow, remind the students not to approach the forest lightly. An extremely powerful Pokémon lives there!"
Mallow nodded in surprise, watching Teacher Lu pedal away on his bicycle. She smiled and put her hands on her hips:
"Looking forward to your Breeding and Culinary class tomorrow afternoon!"
...
Near the school, forest tree hollow.
Team Rocket hid inside a huge banyan tree's hollow, huddled together, legs pulled in, trembling.
Beside them was a pile of fresh, delicious Berries. From afar, a pink-furred Bewear approached with heavy 'thump, thump' steps, carrying a full armful of Berries.
Bewear approached and poured the Berries 'clatter-clatter' onto the trio, then tilted its head in confusion: "Roo?"
"It's asking, don't you like Berries, meow..." Meowth translated with a trembling voice.
Jiro and Musashi swallowed hard, not daring to make a sound.
Then, Bewear picked up a honeycomb, dipped its hand in honey, and with lightning speed, stuffed it into their mouths one after another.
The trio couldn't react in time. Coming to their senses, they licked their lips.
Jiro said blankly, "This is... Sweet Honey?"
"It seems to be feeding us, meow~"
"It's a good person!" Musashi said excitedly.
The trio looked at Bewear with moved expressions. Seeing its profound gaze and the tense aura surrounding it, they immediately forced awkward smiles.
Ding-ling-ling!
A crisp bicycle bell echoed through the forest.
Bewear suddenly turned its head, its figure turning into an afterimage as it charged towards the direction of the bell.
The trio's faces changed, exclaiming in alarm, "The Boss is in danger!"
Meowth pushed aside the Berries and crawled out of the Berry pile.
"Meowth, pull me out, let's go too." Musashi said through gritted teeth.
"There are too many Berries here, meow!"
"You grab Musashi's hair—" Jiro suggested.
Meowth paused, then grabbed Musashi's red hair. The latter gasped sharply in pain and roared angrily:
"Don't use so much force!!"
Musashi, flames of anger burning, 'sprang' up from the Berry pile. Berries 'clattered' to the ground.
"Such astonishing strength." Meowth stared dumbfounded.
Suddenly, a 'boom' of a fist clash came from the distance, startling the birds into flight.
The trio cupped their faces with both hands, panicked and flustered, resembling Munch's *The Scream*.
"The Boss and Bewear are fighting!?"
...
The light slanted, mist hazy.
Crackle—
The bicycle wheels crushed dried leaves. Lu Ye suddenly sensed an unusual aura, a cold sweat trickling down his temple.
Is this really Bewear's 'Unnerve' ability?
Even a Legendary's 'Pressure' ability isn't much stronger than this!
Whoosh!
An afterimage swept up withered branches and fallen leaves, raising sand and gravel like a gust of wind, stopping its figure directly ahead.
Lu Ye narrowed his eyes, examining the figure ahead.
A burly pink-and-black giant bear stood imposingly ahead, waving its arms in an extremely friendly gesture towards him.
Teacher Lu felt a chill down his spine, sweat beading on his forehead.
Bewear's exaggerated waving is actually its warning gesture.
Once you see it waving "friendly," being 'knocked out and sent to the Pokémon Center' isn't far away!
I've decided, I'll make an educational video when I get back, introducing the dangerous Pokémon of Alola!
"Wait, I mean no harm... I'm here to visit friends."
Lu Ye quickly extended both hands, palms blooming with hazy blue light, attempting to soothe Bewear with gentle Aura.
However, Bewear's gaze remained profound, its aura oppressive and unmoving!
Lu Ye: "..."
Clearly, Aura worked on Giratina and Regigigas...
This Bewear of yours doesn't play by the rules!
"Will the Power of Transcendence work? Or maybe energy cubes?" Teacher Lu's thoughts were complex.
The 'Face Fruit' ability failed for the first time, and it was against Bewear!
You’ll never believe why I moved to… Haarlem
"Roo! (`Д´)ﾉ"
Bewear waved its arms exaggeratedly, its gaze sharp, face tense.
"Too late..."
Lu Ye quietly tightened his grip on the Dive Ball, whispering, "Haunter, seize the chance, hit it with a Hypnosis!"
"Gengarrr~" Haunter chuckled wickedly, slipping into the shadows, moving under the tree shade, watching for an opportunity.
In the wild, the Trainer's own safety is paramount. Releasing a Pokémon could be seen as a provocation, but it's also imperative.
After all, the opponent is Bewear... a comedic character from the slice-of-life anime *Pokémon: Sun & Moon*, who when enraged can even shatter Guzzlord!
Even Vegeta can't beat Arale!
Lu Ye kept a close eye on Bewear's movements, his palm glowing with pale golden light again. However, Bewear refused communication, its face serious.
"Roo!"
Bewear stepped forward, its aura sweeping up withered branches and leaves. A punch centered with dark red waves was unmistakably 'Darkest Lariat'!
"You know the move of the Universe's First Incineroar too!?"
Lu Ye was shocked, throwing the Dive Ball and shouting: "Ice Punch!!"
"Blastoise!"
Blastoise appeared within the red light, its gaze sharp. Its iron fist condensed with chill-dispersing solid ice. A centered punch collided with Bewear's.
Boom!!
A terrifying force centered on the two unleashed their aura, spreading out a hurricane that blew away the dead leaves. The ground caved in, a chill spread and ice formed across spiderweb-like cracks. An explosive dark red light ball swallowed them both.
The art style was gradually becoming Dragon Ball-esque... Lu Ye pursed his lips. This Bewear was at the 'Battle Legend' level, comparable to the century-old Darkrai of White Poplar Town!
Although his own Turtwig followed a mixed attacker path, in close combat, fighting Bewear was at a disadvantage!
"However..."
Lu Ye looked at Blastoise, enveloped in aura, and said:
"As expected, it activated Torrent again this time."
The wave of force erupted, blowing against Lu Ye's clothes.
The two's fists were locked in a stalemate. Bewear's eyes flickered, muttering softly: "Roo..."
This Blastoise is the strongest I have ever seen.
"Blastoise..." Blastoise's gaze was sharp, its short but robust arms firmly holding back Bewear's arm. Its back cannon suddenly lowered, aiming at Bewear, water surging within.
"Water Gun!" Lu Ye commanded.
"Roo? ┌(。Д。)┐"
Water Gun? Wait, this isn't Water Gun!
Bewear was taken aback, swiftly retreating, crossing its thick arms.
Amid the roaring sound, the cannon's water column blasted Bewear, knocking it back against the giant banyan tree.
"Now!" Lu Ye said loudly.
Haunter under the tree shade emerged from the shadows, grinning, its eyes glowing with an eerie hypnotic light.
Bewear drowsily shook its head, stood up straight, and looked at Lu Ye, who had proactively stepped back. Its aura also gradually receded:
"Oo-roo..."
"It says, no pursuit, Boss and Blastoise don't seem like bad people, meow." Meowth translated.
"Hypnotizing it makes capturing easier, that's probably the Boss's way of thinking." Musashi said in surprise.
"Hurry up and go mediate!" Jiro urged.
The trio jumped down from the big tree, ran between Bewear and Teacher Lu, and awkwardly fanned the flames back and forth.
"Calm down, both of you, calm down~"
"Boss, we misunderstood. It treated us with good food and drink, meow."
"It seems its child is lost. Bewear mistook us for its children."
"Can it misunderstand that too?" Lu Ye said helplessly.
"Bewear doesn't have Telepathy, after all." Jiro said with a smile, "And this Bewear seems to be a mother."
The Bear Deity is ♀, which is also why it wasn't affected by Pheromosa's allure in the anime.
Team Rocket always unexpectedly gains the affection of some Pokémon. Befriending Bewear might also be thanks to their unique affinity.
Lu Ye glanced at Bewear, confirming it had no intention to attack, recalled Blastoise, and said to the Dive Ball:
"Good work, Blastoise~"
"Blastoise!" Blastoise inside the ball chewed on Revival Root, giving a slight nod.
Good thing you recalled me in time, otherwise I'd be on the brink of fainting.
Lu Ye: "..."
That seems logical, yet also completely illogical...
Bewear resisted the Hypnosis with its own aura, stood up, and walked over, looking down at Lu Ye.
Lu Ye's face was clouded as he looked up at Bewear. In the end, he still gave up on the idea of using delicious food to win Bewear over.
This is the trio's fateful encounter... At least from now on, they'll have food and clothing without worry in the Alola region.
"Roo~!" Bewear spoke.
Lu Ye tilted his head. Meowth translated: "It says, it wants to ask you for a favor, meow~"
"What favor?" Lu Ye asked in surprise.
Meowth looked at Bewear and translated: "Its child is lost. It wants you to help find it. Then, it will also agree to help you in return, meow~"
"Why don't you look for it yourself?" Lu Ye asked curiously.
"It says, it has searched all over Melemele Island, meow... Searching all four islands alone will take a long time, so it wants to ask for reliable help, meow."
Meowth said dejectedly: "So that's what happened, meow~"
"We'll definitely help you!" Jiro said, clenching his fist.
"Yeah, we can understand how you feel, being separated from family." Musashi said, crossing her arms.
Bewear's eyes flickered, moved. It stretched out its arms and hugged Meowth and the others tightly.
"Ouch! It hurts, it hurts, my ribs are going to break!"
Lu Ye looked at the trio being hugged by Bewear, gasped, feeling a phantom pain.
"Ahem, well, I'll keep an eye out."
Lu Ye cleared his throat into his fist and said: "Also, there will be times later when we'll need you to step in... we can cooperate together."
After all, this is Alola's top-tier combatant, a Bewear that knows 'Fly'. It can put up a fight even against Necrozma.
Speaking of which... how can even Bewear fly...
"Roo..."
Bewear walked back to the tree hollow, then approached Lu Ye again, revealing its palm.
In its palm was a pure crystal glowing with emerald light, pulsing with vibrant Grass-type energy. It was unmistakably a Grass Z-Crystal.
"Grass! (A type of plant) For me?" Lu Ye said in surprise.
Bewear nodded gently. Meowth helped translate:
"It's compensation for attacking you, meow~"
"I see." Lu Ye nodded with a smile, "I'll accept it!"
Regarding Bewear's lost child, Teacher Lu had some recollection.
It seemed to be staying at Lusamine's Aether Paradise, taken in as an injured Pokémon.
Aether Paradise is a large artificial island floating in the Alola seas, funded and built by the Aether Foundation.
And Lusamine is the president of the Aether Foundation, Lillie's mother, with long golden hair.
Her personality in the games and manga is extremely terrible, yandere and obsessive, liking to collect specimens and Ultra Beasts.
In the anime, Lusamine's personality is much better, a dignified and elegant upstanding person.
Having obtained the Grass Z, and confirmed the trio's safety, Teacher Lu decided to head back.
The trio silently followed Teacher Lu, but were stopped by Bewear spreading its arms.
"Boss!" the trio called out nervously.
"You stay in the tree hollow." Lu Ye said with a smile, "You don't need to run stalls in Alola either. Eat well, drink well, consider it a vacation~"
Saying this, Lu Ye turned his back, waved his hand, and said goodbye: "Alola!"
"Boss!!"
The forest echoed with the trio's screams.
"What kind of feeling is this~"
"So, nanashi~!"