Chapter 232: Capture Clawitzer! Shiny Heracross

"Easy enough."

Natsume turned his gaze toward the Clawitzer.

Name: Clawitzer
Type: Water
Level: 42
Ability: Mega Launcher
Individual Values: HP 30, Attack 28, Defense 28, Special Attack 31, Special Defense 30, Speed 30
Moves: Vise Grip, Water Gun, Hone Claws, Splash, Flail, Aqua Jet, Smack Down, Dark Pulse, Heal Pulse, Aura Sphere, Dragon Pulse
Inherited Moves: Bubble Beam
Potential: Near Elite

This was a level 42 Clawitzer, and in the coastal waters, such strength was already quite formidable.

"It knows both Aura Sphere and Dragon Pulse? Not bad talent."

As Natsume spoke, his eyes flickered, and in an instant, the Clawitzer was teleported to the shore.

"Come on out, Heracross."

"Heracross~"

Heracross turned its gaze toward the Clawitzer in front of it.

"Clawitzer!"

Wild Pokémon like Clawitzer, of course, didn’t wait for anyone to announce the start of a battle.

Sensing danger, it immediately aimed its massive claw, twice the size of its body, at Heracross.

Boom~

A powerful black shockwave erupted, surging toward Heracross.

Dark-type Move: Dark Pulse!

Clawitzer’s ability was Mega Launcher, which increased the power of its Aura and Pulse Moves.

"Heracross, take to the air."

"Heracross~"

Heracross immediately flapped its wings and soared into the sky, narrowly dodging Clawitzer’s Dark Pulse.

"Pin Missile!"

"Heracross!"

Silver-glowing Pin Missiles streaked across the sky, hurtling toward Clawitzer.

Clawitzer raised its massive claw once more.

Boom~

This time, it was Dragon Pulse!

"Truly a cannon-type fighter."

Natsume marveled at the sheer power of the Dragon Pulse before giving his next command: "Aerial Ace!"

"Heracross!"

While Heracross wasn’t exactly a speedster, compared to the shore-bound Clawitzer, it was much faster.

In an instant, Heracross circled around to Clawitzer’s back.

"Clawitzer!"

As Clawitzer frantically turned around, Heracross grabbed hold of its massive claw.

Megahorn!

Heracross’s horn slammed into Clawitzer’s body.

Bang!

A dull thud echoed, followed by a sharp crack.

The immense force caused Clawitzer’s body to detach from its claw at the joint.

"Heracross?"

Heracross, realizing it had accidentally ripped off Clawitzer’s arm, was startled.

It hurriedly ran over to Clawitzer, trying to reattach the claw it had torn off.

Of course, it didn’t work.

"Heracross."

"Don’t worry."

Natsume chuckled. "Clawitzer’s claws often detach during battles."

"They’ll grow back soon, so no need to worry."

As he spoke, Natsume pulled out a Poké Ball and tossed it at the unconscious Clawitzer.

Shake~ Ding~.

Clawitzer successfully captured.

Overseas Island Task Complete

Quest Reward: Teleport Point Unlocked; Type Gems Draw*3

"Impressive as always, Natsume."

Watanabe, having watched the battle, walked over with his fishing rod, grinning. "You took down such a powerful Clawitzer so easily."

By now, Watanabe had also captured the Clauncher in his Poké Ball.

Natsume patted Heracross, who was still holding the massive claw.

"The credit goes to Heracross."

"Heracross~"

"Haha, right, right."

Watanabe quickly agreed. "But, Natsume, what brings you here?"

Natsume replied, "I was passing by and decided to challenge the local gym."

"Wait, passing by from Japan to Great Britain?"

"Something like that."

Natsume shrugged casually. "What about you?"

"I’m here for fishing, of course."

Watanabe explained, "This is a famous fishing spot, especially known for its abundance of Clauncher."

"I come here often."

"Though, I’ve never seen a Clawitzer this big before, let alone run into you."

Watanabe’s Water Tribe Pokémon Base had gained some fame, so his business was stable, and he wasn’t short on money.

Plus, without any grand ambitions, he lived a comfortable life.

Watanabe’s daily routine revolved around figuring out where to go fishing next.

Watanabe offered, "Want to cast a few lines?"

"Sure."

Natsume took the specialized shrimp-fishing rod Watanabe handed him. "I was actually planning to capture a few more Clauncher here."

"In that case, try this bait. It’s specially formulated and perfect for catching Clauncher."

Watanabe opened his toolkit.

Inside were various rods and all sorts of fishing bait.

"Quite the collection."

"Haha, of course."

Watanabe boasted proudly. "These old buddies have accompanied me to all kinds of waters."

"Heracross~"

Heracross curiously leaned in, joining the conversation.

Watanabe enthusiastically asked, "Want to give it a try?"

"Heracross~"

"Let Floatzel teach you. There’s even a fishing rod suitable for Pokémon here."

"Floatzel~"

Floatzel walked over to Heracross and picked out a fishing rod for it.

"Heracross?"

"Floatzel!"

Floatzel confidently patted its chest.

There were quite a few people fishing here today.

The sea breeze was gentle, carrying a slight saltiness, and the fishing floats bobbed up and down with the waves.

Heracross sat cross-legged, its eyes fixed intently on the fishing float in the water.

Natsume looked at Heracross and said, "Relax, Heracross."

"Fishing is supposed to be relaxing. Being tense won’t—"

Before Natsume could finish, Heracross’s fishing float suddenly dipped.

"Heracross!"

Heracross excitedly yanked the rod.

Swish~

Under the afternoon sun.

Heracross, its face beaming with excitement, raised its fishing rod, while the young man beside it looked up at the sky with a mix of awkwardness, joy, and excitement.

It was a Clauncher, orange-red in color.

Natsume exclaimed, "It’s a shiny! Heracross, use Pin Missile!"

"Heracross~"