98: Section 98

“Compared to Pichu, Pikachu can already produce powerful currents. They usually store these currents in the electric sacs on both sides of their cheeks, which are the red circles on their faces.”

“So, when you touch Pikachu, be very careful not to touch that area, or you might get shocked.”

“Besides the electric sacs on their cheeks, Pikachu’s tail also cannot be touched casually. Just like a tiger, if you casually touch Pikachu’s tail, you might get bitten.”

“In terms of living habits, Pikachu and Pichu have many similarities. For example, it usually lives in the forest with its companions.”

“Because their control over electricity has become stronger, Pikachu often place their tails together to exchange currents. That is not only a way for them to greet each other, but also a way for them to help their companions.”

“They can transfer their energy and current to weak companions in this way.”

“Pikachu are intelligent and full of curiosity. They will use electricity to Thunder Shock anything they see for the first time, and they will also roast hard Berries with electricity until soft before eating them. Some Pikachu also roast other things to eat.”

“One more thing to note is that Pikachu’s evolution method is quite special, requiring the use of a Thunder Stone.”

After Zhang Yu finished treating all of the Pokémon’s injuries, he extended his sinful hands towards Pikachu and thoroughly rua’d it to his heart’s content.

He had long wanted to try out how Pikachu felt to the touch, but unfortunately, he hadn’t seen this Pokémon before. Now, he finally got his hands on it.

“Pika~”

Because Zhang Yu deliberately avoided Pikachu’s tail, Pikachu was quite cooperative. Especially when Zhang Yu massaged the electric sacs on Pikachu’s cheeks, Pikachu even closed its eyes in comfort.

If an uninformed person saw this scene, they would probably think that Pikachu was Zhang Yu’s Pokémon, right?

“I find that I like Pikachu more and more.”

“Yes, this Pokémon is truly very united. It has been like this since Pichu.”

“And listening to Anchor’s explanation, Pikachu has indeed become much stronger.”

“Compared to strength, isn’t cuteness more important?”

“Exactly! The Pokémon you truly like is more important. Strength and all that are secondary!”

“That’s right, all you strength-oriented people, get out of here!”

“Do you truly like Pikachu? You clearly just lust after Pikachu’s body, you scoundrels!”

“That’s where you don’t understand, right? All love at first sight comes from lust at first sight, so, our reaction is very normal.”

“Yes, isn’t it a very normal thing to like cute and beautiful things?”

“And you guys who only think about powerful Pokémon, aren’t you all just violent maniacs? What right do you have to accuse us?”

“It’s hard to say whether people who only see a Pokémon’s powerful strength are treating Pokémon as tools.”

“No, do you really have to argue over such a small matter? And it’s getting more and more serious.”

“Can’t everyone just be peaceful?”

“That’s right, everyone here likes Pokémon, there’s really no need to argue like this.”

“To be honest, such arguments are actually quite normal. Don’t most games also have strength-oriented players and aesthetic-oriented players? They also often argue, and Pokémon, well, it’s pretty much the same.”

“While that logic is sound, I really can’t understand why they have to argue when they all like Pokémon?”

“One can only say that the two sides’ views are too different.”

After hearing Zhang Yu’s introduction to Pikachu, many Water Friends also found that they liked Pikachu more and more.

If it was just that, it would have been fine, but as they chatted, they gradually started to argue.

The reason was the clash of ideas between the strength-oriented and appearance-oriented factions.

Fortunately, this situation did not last long and was stopped by others.

After all, because Pokémon generally have highAppearance and their strength is not weak, most people do not belong to these two factions, but hold a more neutral attitude.

“Alright, it’s time for us to say goodbye. We’ll meet again if fate allows.”

After noticing the bullet comments in the live stream, Zhang Yu couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

After he had his fill of Pikachu, he immediately stood up, ready to leave.

“Pika~”

“Chu~”

“Chuchu!”

Upon hearing Zhang Yu’s words, the Pichu, although feeling very reluctant, still waved goodbye to Zhang Yu, especially Pikachu, who was extremely loath to part.

“You all must take good care of yourselves in the future.”

Seeing this, Zhang Yu immediately waved back at Pikachu and the Pichu.

Then, he turned and left.

“Chu!”

But what Zhang Yu didn’t expect was that he hadn’t gone far when a Pichu chased after him.

When Zhang Yu saw that Pichu, he was immediately stunned.

For no other reason, he had already recognized the identity of this Pichu.

This Pichu was not only the first Pichu brave enough to approach him, but also the Pichu that was rescued by Snivy when it tried to block an attack for its companions.

And most importantly, he later learned that this Pichu was also the leader of that group of Pichu.

It was precisely because of this that Zhang Yu couldn’t understand why it would chase after him alone.

“Chu~”

“Chuchu!”

As if sensing Zhang Yu’s confusion, Pichu immediately began to explain.

“So that’s how it is, I see.”

Upon hearing Pichu’s words, Zhang Yu immediately nodded thoughtfully.

It turned out that this Pichu was different from the other Pichu. Instead of continuing to live in this forest guarding the Berry trees, it wanted to go out and see the wider world.

But unfortunately, in the past, as the strongest among that group of Pichu, it also bore the responsibility of protecting its companions.

However, after another Pichu evolved into Pikachu, everything changed.

With the emergence of a stronger Pikachu, the Pichu no longer needed it for protection, and it could pursue its own dream.

And the reason it chased after him was also very simple: it wanted to travel with Zhang Yu and his Pokémon.

“Have you really made up your mind?”

“You really need to think it through. Don’t regret it later, okay?”

Even though Pichu took the initiative to propose traveling with them, Zhang Yu still made a final confirmation.

After all, he was going to use an Ancient Poké Ball to capture Pichu, and before that, it had to think it through.

As for why he didn’t directly capture Miraidon before?

Besides feeling that their relationship was still a bit lacking, there was also a very realistic reason: to capture a Legendary creature, one must use a Master Ball. Ordinary Poké Balls simply cannot contain their power.

As for the price of a Master Ball… it was truly expensive.

And compared to exchanging for a Master Ball, he preferred to exchange for the energy cube recipe.

“Chu!”

Upon hearing this, Pichu immediately nodded firmly at Zhang Yu.

It had already prepared itself mentally long ago. The reason it chased after him a little later was not because it was conflicted, but because it was saying goodbye to its companions.

And there was another reason it didn’t mention, or rather, even it wasn’t sure about: when it approached Miraidon, it inexplicably felt an attraction.

However, it had never felt this attraction before, so it wasn’t sure what was going on.

“Since you’ve already made up your mind, then I have no reason to refuse.”

“Just bear with it for a moment, it’ll be over soon.”

After getting Pichu’s affirmation, Zhang Yu immediately took out an Ancient Poké Ball, squatted down, and gently touched Pichu’s small head. Then, Pichu transformed into a red light and was drawn into the Poké Ball.

Because Pichu had already recognized Zhang Yu, this Ancient Poké Ball only symbolically shook twice, and then it lay motionless on the ground.

Seeing this, Zhang Yu immediately walked over, picked up the Ancient Poké Ball again, and then released Pichu.

“Chu~”

After being released, Pichu first intimately rubbed against Zhang Yu, then climbed onto Zhang Yu’s shoulder and sat down there.

“I’m so envious of Anchor! Not only can he rua so many Pichu, now he can even rua Pikachu casually!”

“Yes, this is truly too enviable… no, I mean, envious.”

“Actually, if you think about it carefully, this is quite normal. After all, Anchor not only gave the Pichu food but also helped them a lot, and in the end, he even helped the Pichu treat a large number of injured individuals.”

“While that logic is sound, I’m still very envious! Why don’t I ever encounter such good fortune?”

“You talk as if you could help if you encountered such a thing…”

“Indeed, most people, even if they encountered such a situation, could do nothing but watch from the sidelines.”

“Help? If he were really there, it would be good if he didn’t just make things worse.”

“That stings, my friend!”

“Those words, though a bit stinging, are all true.”