BXBX NOVEL Chapter 387: A Fortunate Encounter
Chapter 387: A Fortunate Encounter
Yuga nodded to show his understanding. It seemed like he would be staying in Mauville City for a while longer.
In the following days, Yuga would bring his three Grass-type Pokémon to Mr. Kuni\'o\'s courtyard regularly. He learned how to utilize the abilities of exchange and grooming under Mr. Kuni\'o\'s guidance.
Initially, Yuga thought this routine might last for a week or two, but to his surprise, it extended to a whole month. He found himself frequently calling his aunt to let her know he was okay.
Auntie had grown anxious with Yuga\'s frequent disappearances. In her eyes, Yuga was just a seventeen-year-old boy, and she couldn\'t help but worry when he was out on his own.
In this month under Mr. Kuni\'o\'s careful guidance, Yuga successfully mastered the usage of grooming and exchange abilities. Moreover, with the help of their unique powers, his three Grass-type Pokémon got along better, strengthening their bonds.
During this month, Yuga not only learned how to use grooming and exchange abilities from Mr. Kuni\'o but also gained knowledge about nurturing Grass-type Pokémon. He learned about the light and soil requirements of Pokémon like Bellossom and Ivysaur, the types of food they needed, and how to cultivate Pokémon like Shroomish so they could adapt quickly to the Fighting-type attributes they gained after evolving.
All this knowledge was not something one could acquire just by observing. Even the training of Pokémon like Absol received appropriate guidance from Mr. Kuni\'o. For example, since Absol had been training its Future Sight, Mr. Kuni\'o suggested combining this innate foresight with its ability to predict disasters.
As for Chimecho, who excelled in controlling the field\'s gravity, she learned to combine her abilities with moves like Light Screen and Reflect to maximize her defensive and counterattacking tactics.
Every piece of advice given by Mr. Kuni\'o was highly valuable, leaving Yuga with a sense of enlightenment.
It could only be said that a master was truly a master.
One day, Yuga received a call from Reggie. He mentioned that he was planning to travel to the Hoenn region and wanted to visit Yuga in Verdanturf Town.
Yuga felt that he had been in Mauville City long enough, so he decided to bid farewell to his master and return to Verdanturf Town. After all, he had been away for over a month, and he didn\'t want to be perceived as an absentee leader.
After explaining his intention to Mr. Kuni\'o in the courtyard, Mr. Kuni\'o said, "Go ahead. You\'ve learned the basics of both abilities, and the rest will depend on your own efforts. Don\'t slack off in your daily practice."
"I understand, Master," Yuga replied.
When Yuga left, it was Ryuichi who saw him off. Since officially becoming Mr. Kuni\'o\'s disciple, Ryuichi\'s attitude toward Yuga had become even more sincere and respectful.
Yuga had also learned about the relationship between Ryuichi and his master. Ryuichi was an abandoned child, left next to a garbage bin in Mauville City shortly after his birth. Mr. Kuni\'o happened to pass by and found him, deciding to take him in.
As Mr. Kuni\'o had no children of his own and no siblings, he chose to keep and personally educate Ryuichi. As Ryuichi grew, he displayed exceptional talent as a Pokémon Trainer, receiving guidance from a master that eventually led him to become a formidable Elite Trainer.
However, Ryuichi remained grateful for Mr. Kuni\'o\'s care and guidance and had no intention of leaving him. As a result, the general public was unaware that Mauville City housed such a powerful Elite Trainer.
Yet, Ryuichi\'s existence was not a secret from the Pokémon League or many prominent families in the region.
Who was Mr. Kuni\'o? He was the guardian deity of the Hoenn region, akin to the Dinghai Shenzhen. And how could Ryuichi, who had been with him year-round, possibly go unnoticed by these people?
Before leaving, Yuga decided to visit the Food Court in Mauville City.
Ever since Audino knew that Yuga was in Mauville City, he received countless reminders and requests from Audino to bring back delicious food from the Food Court.
Ever since their previous visit to the Food Court with Yuga, Audino couldn\'t forget about it, living up to its reputation as a foodie.
Its exceptional culinary skills were developed solely to satisfy its own cravings, and any benefits Yuga and the others received were merely incidental.
Since food could be stored in the system backpack without fear of spoilage, Yuga agreed to Audino\'s request.
Upon arriving at the Food Court, Yuga noticed that not much had changed compared to his previous visit. It was as lively as ever, with both local residents from Hoenn and tourists from other regions enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
Furthermore, the spirit of Pokémon battles still thrived here, with many food stalls hosting battles alongside their culinary offerings.
However, in Yuga\'s eyes now, the level of Pokémon battles here appeared relatively low compared to his initial visit, where he witnessed Linoone, Swellow, and Audino dominating the scene.
Yuga didn\'t engage in any battles this time. Instead, he spent a bit more money, purchasing food items that Audino liked.
"Ah! Yuga!"
As Yuga was settling his bill at one of the stalls, he suddenly heard someone calling his name from behind.
"It\'s really you!"
The person who called him rushed over, wearing an excited expression.
Upon closer examination, Yuga recognized him as Glenn.
"Why are you here, you rascal!" Yuga exclaimed.
Yuga did remember this young fellow who referred to himself as his "number one fan." He was indeed a local from Mauville City. Their "connection" had been established right here in the Food Court.
"When did you come to Mauville City? And why didn\'t you tell me?" Glenn asked, brimming with excitement.
Yuga couldn\'t help but feel speechless. "Why should I have told you? Besides, I had no idea whether you were even in Mauville City!"
Glenn had previously gone to Petalburg City as an apprentice under Yuga\'s recommendation but returned home during the New Year period. Yuga hadn\'t expected him to still be there.
"I\'ve been preparing for some special training at home during this time, and then I plan to go on a journey to challenge Gyms and participate in the Pokémon League Champion!" Glenn declared, full of determination.
Yuga smiled and asked, "So, have you found your goal?"
Glenn clenched his fists, looked up at the sky, and exuded an intense aura, all while saying, "Yes! I want to become a great Trainer, just like my idol!"
Yuga couldn\'t help but ask, "Oh? Changed your idol again?"
Glenn protested, "What are you talking about? You\'re my idol, and I haven\'t changed! I heard from Mr. Norman that you\'re a very skilled Trainer!"
Yuga couldn\'t handle this kid\'s exaggerated praise and quickly said, "Alright, alright. Do you have any other business? If not, I need to get going."