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Although the newcomer was fast, Yuuto possessed Aura Power. As it closed in, he accurately held Caterpie and dodged Pidgeotto's high-speed dive.
A brown-and-white blur streaked past, almost grazing his back!
The resulting gale whipped his hair wildly.
"What happened?" Misty finally cried out in realization.
She hadn't even clearly seen Pidgeotto's figure before Yuuto had already finished his evasive maneuver.
This left Misty staring in shock, her big amber eyes wide and her soft pink lips slightly agape. Her perky breasts rose and fell rapidly under her tight crop top from the sudden adrenaline.
*This guy… his reaction speed is just too ridiculous, isn't it?*
Even those Trainers from Fighting-type Gyms might not have this kind of physical prowess!
In contrast, Delia appeared much calmer.
She merely took a half-step back, one hand pressing gently to her full, heaving chest. The motion made her soft, heavy breasts strain noticeably against the thin fabric of her top, the deep cleavage rising and falling with each quick breath. Her eyes were filled more with concern than surprise.
Because she had already been stunned by Yuuto's physical prowess back in Pallet Town.
At that time, his arm hadn't even fully healed, yet he could already pick her up and play with her so effortlessly.
Back then she had felt a tingling warmth between her thighs while simultaneously worrying he would worsen his injury.
In the end, this guy had just chuckled and toyed with her… "Don't panic, it's just a hungry Pidgeotto."
Yuuto's calm voice pulled both women back to reality.
After he and Caterpie gained some distance, he finally got a clear look at the newcomer's full appearance.
It was indeed a Pidgeotto.
Its body was noticeably larger than average, its feathers brightly colored and glossy, and its sharp gaze burned with clear hunger.
It was currently circling at low altitude, eyes locked firmly onto the Caterpie in Yuuto's arms.
To be precise, it saw Caterpie as *food*.
It seemed this Pidgeotto had marked Yuuto's Caterpie as its next meal.
Yuuto scrutinized the bird carefully.
Through his Aura sensing, this Pidgeotto's life energy was exceptionally powerful.
Although it appeared weakened by hunger, the foundation of its vitality couldn't be faked.
Combined with that incredible diving speed just now… Yuuto's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
He couldn't help but think of that heartbreaking regret from the original script—the twenty-year wait for Pidgeot.
And the Pidgeotto before him—whether in size, speed, or that untamed Aura…
"It can't be wrong."
A smile curled at the corner of Yuuto's mouth.
He watched the Pidgeotto in the sky preparing to strike again, his eyes burning with excitement.
[Pokémon: Pidgeotto — Level: Novice!]
The system panel popped up with basic information at the perfect moment.
Yuuto glanced at it quickly.
Fortunately, its level hadn't yet reached Common Level.
Plus, it was clearly starving and lacked stamina.
Defeating it would be no problem at all.
"Pikachu, can you still fight?"
Yuuto turned to the little mouse on his shoulder.
"Pika!"
Pikachu clenched its tiny fist, indicating it was ready.
Although it had burned through a lot of stamina in the previous consecutive battles, it could still manage a few more skills.
"Good."
Yuuto carefully set Caterpie on the ground.
"Caterpie, you go first for the opening round."
He planned to use Caterpie to wear down Pidgeotto's condition.
Bug-type against Flying-type meant a type disadvantage, so damage wouldn't be high.
But Caterpie had just eaten the Potential Fruit and was in peak form, while Pidgeotto was dizzy with hunger, making its movements sluggish.
After wearing it down further, when Pidgeotto's stamina was even lower, Pikachu would finish it off with electricity.
A perfect tactic.
"Caterpie, when it misses its next pounce, use String Shot."
Yuuto issued the command.
Caterpie chirped in response, lifting its head, its small eyes full of fighting spirit.
Perhaps it was the fresh boost from the Potential Fruit strengthening its body.
Or perhaps it was inspired by Yuuto's encouraging words about "Rayquaza."
At this moment, Caterpie brimmed with confidence, actually overcoming its instinctual fear of bird Pokémon and finding the courage to face Pidgeotto head-on.
This even surprised Yuuto a little.
*Boy, the fruit's effect is that immediate?*
Not only did its potential increase, but its courage grew as well?
"Be careful, Yuuto!"
Delia couldn't help but call out a warning, her full breasts heaving with worry as she clutched the front of her top.
Misty also stared nervously at the field, her hand unconsciously clutching the corner of Delia's clothes, her short denim shorts riding up her smooth thighs from the tension.
Although she was terrified of bugs… seeing Caterpie about to fight Pidgeotto, she actually felt a bit worried for the little caterpillar.
After all, that Caterpie looked quite… quite heroic right now?
"Pi!"
Just then, Pidgeotto let out a sharp cry.
It was starving. After circling once to adjust, it dove down once more!
Its wings folded tight, body turning into a sharp arrow aimed straight at Caterpie!
It had to be said, this Pidgeotto's speed was truly terrifying.
Even in its hungry state, the dive was so fast Misty's vision blurred.
If it weren't for the fact that hunger had blurred its own vision, no matter how confident Caterpie was, it wouldn't have been able to dodge.
But Yuuto's Aura Power came into play once again.
"Roll to the left!"
He barked.
Caterpie followed the command almost instinctively, its plump body rolling sharply to the left.
Pidgeotto's sharp claws grazed Caterpie's body as it streaked past, catching nothing but air.
"Now, String Shot!"
Yuuto timed it perfectly.
Caterpie opened its mouth, and a thick white thread of silk shot out accurately!
The silk expanded into a net in mid-air, landing right on the Pidgeotto that had just missed its pounce and hadn't yet recovered.
Pidgeotto gave a startled cry, its body entangled in the silk net as it crashed heavily onto the ground.
"Great chance! Tackle!"
Yuuto gave it no room to breathe.
Caterpie immediately exerted force, curling its body before springing out like a green cannonball, slamming into the Pidgeotto bound by the silk net.
*Bang!*
A dull thud.
However, a small bug hitting a large bird really didn't have much effect.
Pidgeotto was only knocked askew, stumbling without taking significant damage.
But Yuuto hadn't expected this strike to deal much damage in the first place.
This move was merely to buy time.
"Pikachu, get ready!"
Yuuto turned to the Pikachu on his shoulder.
"Pika!"
Pikachu understood. The electric sacs on its cheeks began to flicker with power.
At this moment, Pidgeotto finally tore through the silk net on its body.
It chirped angrily, struggling to take flight once more.
But the hunger and recent impact made its movements a beat slow.
And that single beat was all it took.
"Now! Thunder Shock!"
*Pika… CHUUU!!!*
Dazzling golden electricity erupted from Pikachu's body.
The current turned into a lightning snake, lunging at Pidgeotto at a speed difficult for the naked eye to track.
Pidgeotto was hit head-on and let out a shrill scream.
Its body twitched violently, feathers standing on end, a faint scorched smell filling the air.
After the Thunder Shock lasted for three full seconds, Pikachu stopped the skill, panting slightly.
Pidgeotto had collapsed on the ground, eyes turned into swirls, completely unable to fight.
"Beautiful!"
Yuuto snapped his fingers and pulled an empty Poké Ball from his waist.
"Go!"
The red-and-white ball traced a perfect parabola and struck Pidgeotto.
The Poké Ball opened, red light pulling the bird inside.
The ball hit the ground and began to shake.
*Ding!*
The crisp chime of a successful capture rang out.
Yuuto clenched his fist, a wide smile spreading across his face.
"So… so amazing…"
Misty stared blankly at the scene, her perky breasts still heaving from the excitement.
From Pidgeotto's attack to its capture, the entire process took less than a minute.
Yuuto's commands were clean and decisive, and the coordination between the two Pokémon was flawless.
Especially that Caterpie… Misty looked with mixed emotions at the little green caterpillar now crawling back to Yuuto's feet.
It actually dared to stand up to a Pidgeotto.
And it performed… quite heroically?
"Yuuto, are you alright?"
Delia walked over quickly, her full, soft breasts bouncing with each hurried step as she looked him up and down with concern.
"What could happen to me?"
Yuuto smiled as he picked up the Poké Ball containing Pidgeotto.
"On the contrary, it's quite hungry."
As he spoke, he pressed the button and released Pidgeotto again.
Red light flashed, and Pidgeotto lay weakly on the ground, eyes still swirling, but gradually regaining consciousness.
"Here, have something to eat."
Yuuto took out Pokémon food from his backpack, poured it into a small tray, and pushed it in front of Pidgeotto.
He knew the bird was starving, and feeding it now would skyrocket its friendship.
Sure enough, Pidgeotto's beak twitched.
It forced its eyes open, and when it saw the full tray of food, its gaze lit up instantly.
It struggled to get up and almost pounced on the tray, wolfing down the food with desperate hunger.
Its eating manner was as if it hadn't eaten for three days and nights.
"Eat slowly, there's more."
Yuuto smiled and poured another tray.
He crouched down and gently stroked Pidgeotto's glossy feathers.
Pidgeotto's body stiffened slightly at first, but it was soon completely distracted by the food, allowing Yuuto to pet it as its friendship soared.
While feeding it, Yuuto opened the system panel to check Pidgeotto's detailed information.
[Pokémon: Pidgeotto]
[Type: Normal / Flying]
[Level: Lv.19 (Novice)]
[Potential: Elite Four]
[Ability: Big Pecks — Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its Defense stat.]
[Moves: Quick Attack, Gust, Whirlwind, Glare, etc.]
[Held Item: None]
[Special Enhancements: None]
The panel made everything clear.
No wonder everyone in the script felt such deep regret over this Pidgeotto.
Elite Four level potential!
As expected of the original regional bird—this potential was definitely top-tier among wild Pokémon.
Even for a Trainer who didn't specialize in Flying-types, this was an existence that could be raised as a main-team member.
Not to mention that Pidgeot could later break its limits and undergo Mega Evolution.
At that time, its strength would reach another level entirely.
Looking at the ability—Big Pecks.
This ability was quite rare; its effect prevented Defense-lowering moves.
Yuuto could tell from Pidgeotto's slightly larger-than-average size and incredible appetite that its physique was truly solid.
The Big Pecks ability could be said to be very suitable for it.
Because in Pidgeotto's base stat distribution, the HP stat was famously high.
Among the generally fragile Flying-types, Pidgeotto was considered rather durable.
If it could learn Steel Wing later on, combined with this ability, some close-quarters combat wouldn't be a problem.
"Not bad, really not bad."
The more Yuuto looked, the more satisfied he became.
The capture of Pidgeotto announced the initial formation of his starting lineup.
Caterpie (quasi-Elite Four level potential), Pikachu (Champion potential), Pidgeotto (Elite Four level potential).
"Eat more. Follow me from now on, and you'll always be full."
Yuuto was in a great mood and poured another pile of food for Pidgeotto.
Pidgeotto accepted everything and dove back in.
That appetite made even Yuuto click his tongue in amazement.
This really was a Snorlax in a Pidgeotto's skin, wasn't it?
But the current Yuuto had the over 100,000 league coins he just received, so he could afford it.
Eat. Eat more.
If you eat well and grow strong now, you'll be able to grow larger and fly more steadily once you evolve into Pidgeot.
It'll be comfortable to use as a mount then.
Yuuto had already begun fantasizing about the scene of himself soaring through the sky on a majestic Pidgeot.
"Yuuto! Yuuto!"
Just as Yuuto was happily planning for the future while feeding Pidgeotto, the panicked shouts of the two women suddenly came from behind him.