It wouldn't be fair to send out Koraidon for this match, so Naoki chose Cyclizar—a Pokémon that had been training alongside Kubfu under the waterfall. This way, it could test just how much it had improved.
As expected, Naoki's choice was perfect.
At first, Cyclizar's eyes widened in surprise at being chosen, but that shock quickly turned to excitent.
"Gah!"
It let out an eager cry, revving its powerful legs as it moved forward.
This would be a battle between speed and technique.
There was no need for words—as soon as both Pokémon were ready, the battle officially began.
Kubfu's eyes sharpened with unwavering determination.
It clenched its right fist, dashing forward with Rock Smash, its movents precise and focused.
"Draco teor!" Naoki commanded.
A surge of draconic energy exploded from Cyclizar's body, rising into the sky.
A mont later, burning purple teors rained down like a celestial storm!
One after another, they crashed into the battlefield, shaking the earth beneath them.
Kubfu barely had ti to react. It narrowed its eyes, pivoted on its feet, and threw a powerful punch, shattering one of the falling teors mid-air.
But before it could fully regain its footing, another teor crashed down, sending shockwaves rippling through the battlefield.
The impact sent Kubfu flying, but the determined little Pokémon quickly recovered.
Landing on its feet, it weaved between the falling teors, dodging them with agility and precision.
Then, as it reached the edge of the teor storm, Kubfu leaped high into the air.
With a swift motion, it raised its right hand, forming a sharp hand chop, and dove down straight toward Cyclizar!
But then, sothing unexpected happened.
Just as Kubfu's strike was about to land, Cyclizar suddenly vanished from its sight!
"Huh?!"
Kubfu's eyes widened in shock.
It landed on the ground with a light thud, its chop slicing through empty air.
A split second later, Naoki's calm voice echoed through the battlefield.
"Shift Gear!"
The air sac on Cyclizar's chest glowed faintly before it spun rapidly, resembling a tire revving up for action.
Across the battlefield, Kubfu had already adjusted its stance. The determined Fighting-type Pokémon pivoted on its foot, delivering a sharp kick aid directly at Cyclizar's midsection.
Cyclizar raised its arms, crossing them in front of its body just in ti to block the incoming attack.
But Kubfu wasn't done.
Seeing an opening, it abandoned defense entirely, rushing forward into Cyclizar's guard.
Then, a flurry of lightning-fast punches exploded from Kubfu's fists, striking Cyclizar again and again with incredible force!
"Pah! Pah! Pah! Pah!"
The rapid blows landed like heavy rain, forcing Cyclizar to stumble backward under the relentless barrage.
Naoki's eyes widened slightly.
"This Kubfu… its raw strength is incredible!"
Even though it hadn't yet evolved into Urshifu, its skill in boxing had already reached an impressive level. The disciplined movents, the perfect form—it already carried the presence of a true master.
But Naoki was prepared.
"Shift Gear again!" he commanded without hesitation.
Whirrr!
The tire-like sac on Cyclizar's chest spun even faster, generating a surge of montum and power. Then, in one swift counterattack, Cyclizar's claws extended, glowing with dragon energy as it slashed forward.
Kubfu staggered backward, its stance montarily broken.
Naoki's eyes flashed—this was the mont!
"Now! Use Dragon Rush!"
With its speed now enhanced to its absolute limit, Cyclizar let out a piercing cry, its entire body radiating with raw draconic energy.
Then, like a falling cot, it launched itself into the air, the sheer force shaking the battlefield beneath it.
A terrifying aura surrounded Cyclizar as it dove downward at breakneck speed, its entire body engulfed in dragon flas.
Kubfu's eyes widened.
Too fast!
There was no ti to dodge!
BOOM!
The impact sent shockwaves ripping through the bamboo forest.
Dust and scattered leaves swirled violently in the air as the force of the attack rippled outward, shaking even the surrounding trees.
For a mont, silence.
Then, as the dust slowly settled, Cyclizar erged from the fading energy, standing tall.
Lying motionless on the ground was Kubfu, its small chest rising and falling as it breathed heavily.
It had fought with everything it had, but the battle was over.
Kubfu had fainted.
Naoki reached for his belt, pulling out an empty Poké Ball. With one precise throw, he sent it soaring through the air.
Click!
The Poké Ball struck Kubfu, absorbing the small bear Pokémon into a beam of red light. As it landed softly on the ground, the Poké Ball began to shake.
Once...Twice....Three tis.
Click!
A soft white glow pulsed from the Poké Ball.
Naoki smiled.
Naoki eagerly stepped forward and picked up Kubfu's Poké Ball, his excitent evident.
"Alright, Kubfu, co on out!"
With a brilliant flash of white light, the Fighting-type Pokémon reappeared in the bamboo forest, still bearing the signs of its hard-fought battle.
Naoki knelt down, smiling warmly, and stretched out his hand.
"From now on, let's work together, Kubfu!"
Kubfu looked up at him, its determined gaze eting Naoki's. Then, without hesitation, it leapt up happily, reaching out with a small paw for a high-five.
"Kubfu~!"
Naoki chuckled and pulled out a small bottle from his bag—a flask of Moomoo Milk, known for its incredible restorative properties.
"Here, this should help you feel better."
Kubfu tilted its head, curious, then took a cautious sip. The mont it swallowed, a warm, soothing sensation spread through its body.
All the bruises and scratches from battle faded instantly!
"Fu? Kub huh?!" Kubfu's eyes widened in shock, looking down at its own paws in disbelief.
From the side, Cyclizar trotted over, giving Kubfu an encouraging nod.
"Gaao~!" (It's Moomoo Milk! It works wonders!)
Seeing Cyclizar and Kubfu already getting along, Naoki smiled in satisfaction.
With everything settled, it was ti to head back.
Naoki returned his Pokémon to their Poké Balls, then turned to the wild Pokémon that had helped him on this journey.
He gave them a grateful nod.
"Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate it. Take care!"
"Gastly~!" "Jigglypuff~!"
A chorus of happy farewells rang out as the wild Pokémon stood together in the bamboo forest, watching him leave.
Naoki climbed onto Koraidon's back, holding Kubfu gently in his arms, and with a powerful leap, the crimson-scaled Pokémon soared into the sky.
As the land slowly shrank into the distance below, Naoki turned his gaze forward.
"Let's go ho!"
Kubfu sat comfortably in his arms, its little ears twitching in excitent, eager for what lay ahead.
"Kufu?" (Ho?)
Naoki chuckled and explained, "It's a ranch where I live with Koraidon and the others. We all train together, play together, and look after each other. I think you'll like it there."
"Kufu~!" Kubfu's eyes sparkled with anticipation, already looking forward to its new life.
Flying just ahead, Koraidon narrowed its golden eyes slightly, glancing back at the small bear Pokémon in Naoki's arms.
It recalled what had happened in the past, and it knew very well that this little bear Pokémon might look harmless now, but it would beco its biggest enemy in the future.
Of course, this is not about strength.
Koraidon couldn't shake off a growing sense of frustration.
It wasn't just about the little bear's presence. It wasn't even about the battle for Naoki's attention.
No, what truly bothered Koraidon… was the fur.
Why did Kubfu get to have such soft, fluffy fur?!
'Damn it! Why couldn't it grow hair too?!'
Koraidon grumbled internally, filled with deep resentnt. It couldn't help but imagine itself covered in beautiful, luxurious fur—Naoki brushing it with gentle strokes, praising how soft and well-grood it was.
Unfortunately, it knew the truth.
Neither Cyclizar nor Koraidon could grow fur. And among the Paradox Pokémon it had t, only Scream Tail and Slither Wing had that privilege.
Slither Wing…
Koraidon had encountered Slither Wing in the past and even battled against it. That giant bug-like Pokémon had a thick, vibrant coat of fur—how did it even grow that much?!
Koraidon narrowed its golden eyes in determination.
That was it. It had made up its mind.
As soon as they got back, it would find Flutter Mane and demand answers on how to grow such luxurious fur!
...
Once they returned to the ranch, Naoki wasted no ti.
He imdiately prepared a cup of Reversed Black Tea, infused with the waters of the Distortion World, and approached Chi-Yu, the Ancient Jade Fish.
Much like Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu had beco eerily calm after its capture, no longer the uncontrollable force of destruction that once lted stone and turned lakes into lava pools.
Now, it simply floated in the water, watching Naoki with quiet curiosity.
"Moo!" (Wow! It's been a long ti, Chi-Yu! Do you still rember ?)
Ting-Lu approached with a warm greeting, its large, rocky fra towering over the smaller fish.
Chi-Yu blinked its large, black pupils and responded in confusion:
"Chi?" (Of course, I rember you, but… what happened to you?)
Its golden eyes reflected its bewildernt.
Ting-Lu grinned and explained,
"Moo!" (It's because of Naoki! Thanks to him, I purified my power of disaster. Now, I bring good fortune instead of calamity!)
Chi-Yu: "???"
It turned to look at Naoki, staring at him intently.
Seeing this, Ting-Lu laughed heartily and added:
"Moo?" (You feel it too, don't you? He has no greed. That's why we're not corrupted anymore. He doesn't see us as treasures—just as Pokémon. Hohoho!)
Chi-Yu wasn't sure what to believe.
For as long as it could rember, humans had always seen it as a tool—an object of power ant to be collected, controlled, and feared.
Could this human truly be different?
Naoki gently set the Reversed Black Tea down in front of the fish.
"Drink it. It will purify the disaster energy inside you."
Chi-Yu remained still for a mont, then glanced at Ting-Lu.
The massive elk-like Pokémon nodded encouragingly.
After a mont's hesitation, Chi-Yu swam forward and gently sipped from the tea.
As soon as it finished, a surge of golden light erupted from its body.
Ting-Lu watched in excitent as Chi-Yu's aura began to change—the violent flas around its fins softened, no longer carrying the ominous energy that once lted entire landscapes.
Naoki was deeply curious about this transformation. "Chi-Yu, do you feel any different compared to before?" he asked.
Chi-Yu blinked in confusion. At that mont, new knowledge surfaced in its mind, as if sothing had awakened within it.
Fire brings blessings and fortune, warming both people and Pokémon. Those who pray to the flas will receive good luck…
'What's going on?!'
Chi-Yu's large black eyes widened in astonishnt.
"So? Any changes?" Naoki inquired eagerly.
After taking a mont to process its newfound abilities, Chi-Yu relayed its observations to Naoki.
Listening to Chi-Yu's explanation, Naoki was montarily stunned.
Another Fire God?
He glanced at Chi-Yu and Ting-Lu standing nearby, pondering the possible transformations of the remaining two Ruinous Pokémon.
If his theory was correct, then Wo-Chien's reversal might grant it the ability to revitalize plants and bring life back to dead forests.
As for Chien-Pao… That one was harder to predict.
Would it beco a guardian against evil? A protector of the frozen lands?
Naoki chuckled at the thought. If it had so kind of abundance-related ability, the four of them could just beco the personal attendants of Calyrex.
"Alright, let's wrap things up here!" Naoki said, smiling at the Pokémon. "This ranch is your ho now. You can stay here without worry. I'll be heading out tomorrow to find Chien-Pao and Wo-Chien. Then, all four of you can be reunited!"
With that settled, Naoki turned his attention to his newest Pokémon—Kubfu.
It was ti to introduce the little bear to the ranch.
Additionally, he wanted to reach out to Kyogre and see if it would use the power of the Sea to help Kubfu grasp the true essence of water.
As Naoki made his way toward Kubfu and Cyclizar, he took out his Rotom Phone and dialed Raifort.
"I've brought back Chi-Yu," he told her.
On the other end of the call, Raifort sounded thrilled.
"This is amazing! At this rate, it won't be long before all four Ruinous Pokémon are freed!"
"Yeah! Once I have all four, I'll bring them to the academy to show you."
"I'll be waiting," Raifort replied eagerly.
anwhile, inside the ranch's kitchen...
Flutter Mane was rummaging through the refrigerator, making sure Naoki's food stock was still in good condition.
Just then, Koraidon approached.
"Raao?"
Startled, Flutter Mane let out a small "Flutt!" before realizing it was just Koraidon.
It turned around, confused as to why the Scarlet Pokémon was here.
"Fluu?" (What do you want?)
Koraidon looked at it seriously.
"Raao?" (Do you know how to grow fur?)
Grow fur?
Flutter Mane was montarily baffled. But then, it suddenly recalled sothing—an orange fruit it had once left in the corner of the kitchen.
That fruit had been forgotten for so long that it was eventually covered in a strange green fuzz, transforming into a hairy-looking mold ball.
Could this be what Koraidon was talking about?
Flutter Mane's expression brightened with understanding, and it eagerly shared its "discovery."
It told Koraidon that if a fruit is left alone long enough, it will eventually grow "fur." So, if a Pokémon were left alone for long enough, maybe it would grow fur, too?
At that mont, a light bulb went off in Koraidon's mind.
"Raao!"
...
60 chapters👉👉/Keepsmiling818
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