Chapter 235: Perrserker's Dream

Natsume turned his gaze back to Diancie and said, "This is an Evolutionary Stone."

"You’ve created your own Mega Stone."

"My own Mega Stone?"

Diancie looked curiously at the diamond in Natsume's hand.

"Is it true? Can I really create a stone that lets me Mega Evolve like Gardevoir Sister?"

"Of course, it's true."

As Natsume looked at Diancie's puzzled expression, he suddenly recalled something.

Xerneas once said: "What nurtures life is Diancie herself."

This Princess of Diamonds, a Mythical Pokémon of legend, her very existence is something extraordinary.

"Diancie, don’t overthink it."

Natsume patted Diancie's head and smiled. "Let’s have a battle."

"I think it’ll help you understand your current strength better."

"Yes, Natsume~"

Natsume led Diancie toward the battle arena.

The two new moves Diancie had learned were Skill Swap and Trick Room.

If used well, these moves could become trump cards for Diancie.

Several battle arenas on the Farm were currently in use, with Trainers engaged in battles.

Natsume called over Rotom and said, "Rotom, help me check the list of upcoming challengers."

"Okay, Rotom~"

Rotom quickly pulled up the list of Trainers who had applied for gym battles that day.

Diancie’s current level was 48.

Trainers with Pokémon at this level were mostly those who had already earned eight Regional-level gym badges.

The regional tournament was set to begin in November.

With less than a month left, some Trainers were focusing on fine-tuning their Pokémon’s condition, hoping they’d be in peak physical and mental shape for the competition.

Others believed that continuous battles against different opponents would help their Pokémon adapt faster to the tournament’s pace.

Trainer Renmi was one such person.

He believed that Pokémon could only grow through constant battles.

Renmi had already earned all the Regional-level badges in Hokkaido, except for the Farm Gym, including the previous Sakura Gym.

His strength was quite formidable.

After briefly reviewing Renmi’s battle data, Natsume said, "Rotom, let’s go with him."

"Okay, Rotom~"

Rotom replied, "His scheduled gym battle is in half an hour, Rotom. Should we start early?"

"No rush."

"Actually, I need to find Frogadier and the others first."

After deciding on the challenger, Natsume headed toward the Farm’s Training Facility.

Frogadier and Kommo-o were still there, training on their own.

Notably, Perrserker was also present.

Natsume walked over to Perrserker and greeted him, "Hey, Perrserker, how are you adjusting to life here?"

Perrserker glanced at the Pokémon training in the area and growled, "Perrserker."

The Pokémon here are all very strong.

Perrserker felt that staying here would help him achieve his dream!

Natsume looked at Perrserker with surprise. "Your dream?"

Perrserker had been brought to the Farm by Natsume after a battle.

As such, Natsume didn’t know much about Perrserker’s background.

"Perrserker~"

Perrserker began to talk about his dream.

His usually fierce eyes suddenly sparkled.

Perrserker’s dream was to one day have his own ship and, like the pirates of legend, set sail to search for treasure hidden beneath the sea.

"Perrserker~"

However, Perrserker’s current strength wasn’t enough.

So, Perrserker decided to recruit his own crew here at the Farm.

Natsume listened curiously and asked, "What kind of treasure are you looking for?"

"Perrserker~"

Perrserker explained that he knew of three castles submerged beneath the sea, filled with endless wealth and power.

Perrserker wanted to find them.

"That’s an incredible dream."

Natsume gave Perrserker a thumbs-up and smiled. "Keep working hard."

"When you’re ready to set sail, I’ll give you a big ship."

"Perrserker!"

Perrserker nodded seriously and then resumed his training.

The seas of this world were always filled with endless legends.

Not just humans, but even Pokémon dreamed of the treasures hidden beneath the waves.

"Frogadier, Kommo-o."

"Frogadier~"

"Kommo-o~"

Natsume took out the Water Gem and Dragon Gem and said, "I’ll leave these two gems to you."

"Frogadier."

Frogadier stepped forward solemnly, took the Water Gem from Natsume’s hand, and swallowed it.

Notice: Frogadier has absorbed the Water Gem. Frogadier’s level has increased to 39.

Frogadier began to evolve.

As soon as Frogadier absorbed the Water Gem, a radiant light enveloped its body.

Kommo-o, standing nearby, turned to look at Frogadier—no, now Greninja—wrapped in the light.

"Greninja~"

When the light faded, a tall, blue, bipedal frog with its arms crossed appeared before Natsume.

Notice: Greninja has learned new moves through evolution: Water Shuriken, Night Slash, Haze.

Natsume checked Greninja’s current data.

Name: Greninja
Type: Water/Dark
Level: 39
Ability: Torrent
Hidden Ability: Battle Bond
Individual Values: HP 31, Attack 31, Defense 30, Special Attack 31, Special Defense 31, Speed 31
Moves: Water Shuriken, Night Slash, Haze, Quick Attack, Double Team
Inherited Moves: Mind Reader
Potential: Elite

Natsume smiled at Greninja. "You’ve evolved successfully. Now, it’s time to start mastering the Bond Transformation ability."

"Greninja~"

As Greninja spoke, Perrserker, who had been training, suddenly ran over and stared intently at Greninja.

"Greninja?"

"Perrserker!"

Perrserker thought Greninja would make a great crew member.

"Greninja."

Greninja rolled its eyes at Perrserker.

Greninja’s dream was to become a hero who saved the world, not to sail the seas as a pirate.

"Perrserker!"

Perrserker immediately threw out his claw-like short sword at Greninja.

Battles were always the best way for Pokémon to settle their differences.

"Greninja~"