"Alright." Natsuhiko nodded once again, then said, "You win."
Oranguru: ???
It blinked its eyes.
Natsuhiko shrugged, "I truly don't understand these things, so you win."
Oranguru pursed its lips.
Why does it feel so unsatisfying?
"But in three matches, we ultimately won." Natsuhiko said with a light smile.
Oranguru remained silent.
"Considering you might still have trouble accepting this, I can first explain your tactical shortcomings, and then tell you what responsibilities you'll have with me moving forward."
Natsuhiko didn't immediately capture Oranguru.
Instead, he began teaching it tactics.
For instance, how to truly use "Illusion Space" and combine techniques, like how should Opposing Tune Lurantis possibly evade Togekiss's Chain Control.
And also, what kind of tactical arrangements Oranguru would follow with Natsuhiko's guidance.
The more it listened.
Oranguru's previously drooping and somewhat disheartened eyes started to brighten.
Eventually, even little stars seemed to twinkle in its eyes.
Tactical Master!
There's no choice.
Although Oranguru is smart, with meticulous thinking, it's still a Pokémon.
It lacks human technology, and also human experience and summaries.
It cannot possibly know all Pokémon, techniques, traits, and combinations.
It's impossible for it to have such a comprehensive understanding of tactics.
Just like, no matter how genius a person is, if you prevent them from gaining knowledge from the internet or books to deduce the theory of relativity from scratch, it's impossible, right?
Humanity's greatest advantage lies in inheritance.
Allowing the next generation to stand on the shoulders of the previous generation.
Accumulating over time, a day will arrive when a certain height is reached.
In short.
After hearing some of Natsuhiko's understanding and explanation of tactics, Oranguru was convinced.
The best way to convince a highly intelligent Pokémon is not by capturing them in battle, but by defeating them in the domain they are most proud of.
"Oranguru!"
Suddenly, Oranguru rose up.
It strode into the depths of the tree fruit forest.
Watching its departing figure, Natsuhiko didn't stop it.
He even restrained the other Pokémon.
He simply sat quietly at the original spot waiting.
Not long after.
Oranguru reappeared before them, carrying bags after bags.
Most Pokémon, except for a few, generally keep their promises.
No matter how smart Oranguru is, no matter how human-like it can be, it's ultimately a Pokémon.
It completely forgot how much it resisted earlier.
Thinking of the Pokémon his hunter identity would showcase in the future, Natsuhiko pondered.
Oranguru, Snorlax, Bewear.
Milotic is not yet confirmed.
But just with these three Pokémon.
Once "Illusion Space" is activated.
"Abdominal Drumming" Snorlax with Command pulling off techniques twice in a row, with Snorlax's "Technique Sea" characteristic, it's estimated not many Pokémon can withstand it.
And with "Sword Dance" Bewear.....
The wild battle capability maxed out.
If he could also get a Rhyperior, plus a spatial assistant.
Tsk tsk.....
Even if it's a group of Pokémon that lack perfect momentum with him, Natsuhiko thinks he should be able to firmly secure his position in the Hunter Guild, perhaps not even low in the rankings.
Of course, the premise is that they must be able to follow commands.
He finally can completely separate the Pokémon under his hunter identity from his main force Pokémon, albeit temporarily.
And most importantly, he's found a teacher for Alakazam.
Alakazam has many techniques it can learn from Oranguru, saving a significant amount on buying Technique Secret Manuals.
Carrying Oranguru's Pokeball, and a backpack full of Pokeballs.
Treading on the moonlight, Natsuhiko entered Malieu City.
As for the Pokémon living here.
The gentle-natured Oranguru hoped Natsuhiko would allow them to continue living here, and Natsuhiko agreed to this request.
"In the future..... Snorlax will not be the only strategy we can play with..."