MM Racing Chapter 1309 Washing Greenery
Chapter 1309 Washing Greenery
Chapter 1309 Washing Greenery
Waves crash against the beach.
Kashiwagi stared at the Darktail Blackfish, but the Darktail Blackfish didn't look at him; instead, it stared intently at the Odd-colored Milotic.
An unusual smell filled the air.
When playing the game, he thought the Phantom Fish was pretty cool, especially its tail, which resembled clouds and mist, much like a ukiyo-e print.
But now——
Mudd!
How can there be such a lewd Pokémon!
Kashiwagi's lips twitched, and he stepped to the left to block its view, repeating, "I am an envoy of the Great Lord of the Divine Realm, here to retrieve the stone tablet. I hope the 'King' will grant me this favor."
"..."
The Darktail glanced at it, flicked its tail, and went around to the side to continue watching Milotic.
That's incredibly arrogant!
Kashiwagi resisted the urge to take out the Poké Balls, turned around and went to Milotic's side, whispering a few words to it.
"Miro~"
Milotic, with a knowing smile, swayed her serpentine waist and approached the Dark Tail Blackfish.
The Thirty-Six Stratagems: The Beautiful Snake Stratagem!
The dark-tailed black fish's breathing became visibly rapid, and it occasionally let out a low hiss, "Lai-duo! Lai-duo!"
And when Milos was less than three meters away from it.
"Redo!"
The Darktail suddenly shouted, but instead of attacking Milotic, it turned and ran, disappearing into the water.
Milotic hurriedly tried to give chase, but Kashiwagi stopped him.
"Stop chasing it. This guy is like a little Chu man; the more you chase it, the more it runs away."
I intended to use the snake trick to save the trouble of feeding it, but I didn't expect the pufferfish to be so damp and shady!
As expected of a Ghost-type Pokémon!
Cypress was filled with emotion.
"whispering sound!"
The shadow trembled slightly, the Poké Ball swayed back and forth, and the Shiny Gengar, Dragapult, and other ghosts were bewildered.
While asleep, the Galarian Coral had a nightmare about working overtime.
Aggron walked up to Kashiwagi's side, "Goohoo?"
"Let's talk about it tonight."
Kashiwagi decided to deal with the other "King" first. With Amang and Milotic on the Dark Tail Black Fish side, he could get it sooner or later without too much trouble.
On the other hand, the other 'king'...
If he remembers correctly, since the previous island king's unexpected death, no Arcanine has inherited the "throne".
The remains of the previous island king were buried on the highest cliff on the Green Coast.
Taking advantage of the good sunshine, Cypress and Aggron walked towards the general direction, searching for beautiful flowers, plants and trees along the way, digging them up and stuffing them into Gengar's belly, to be transplanted to Mt. Silver later.
What? You can't survive if you're not used to the new environment?
With the crown of jasmine around, even an iron tree can bloom. How can mere acclimatization issues be considered a problem?
At most, the child will be slightly malnourished.
The two of them strolled leisurely over mountains and valleys as if on a picnic, but before they reached the summit, they encountered an acquaintance.
"Pearl shell?"
"Kashiwagi!"
The girl walking through the mountains was none other than Pearl Shell, the leader of the Pearl Team.
She held a jade flute, and at her feet followed the adorable Glaceon and Eevee.
Zhubei said, "I heard it from Xipu and Juyi. Thank you."
Kashiwagi knew she was thanking him for helping Yuuka retrieve the fragments of the ancient stone tablet, and waved his hand dismissively, "It's nothing. Is Amei, one of the Wild Thief Sisters, one of your people? How is she now?"
"...They escaped."
Pearl Shell turned its head to the side, somewhat embarrassed.
Just like the mole in the King Kong team who helped Ah Zhu, there were many more people in the Pearl team who were close to Ah Mei.
This is because, compared to diamonds, the position of pearl oyster leader is far more precarious.
She was chosen as the leader of the Pearl Team because of her skill in playing the Divine Flute.
Of course, the deeper reason is that the two teams are unwilling to fight each other again, which is why they chose young players who are young enough and do not have much desire to compete.
However, a small number of people are still dissatisfied.
Ah Mei is one of the dissatisfied minority.
Kashiwagi smiled.
Most villains in the Pokémon world are like centipedes that don't die but still survive, occasionally reappearing to make their presence felt.
With modern technology so advanced, the Rockets still manage to run around randomly, don't they?
Seeing Bai Mu's smile, Zhu Bei felt nothing but sarcasm and felt even more ashamed. She quickly said, "I will definitely bring her back!"
"Well... I shouldn't interfere in your family affairs."
Kashiwagi spoke casually, then changed the subject and asked, "Where is the manager of the Qinghai Coast? Can you take me there?"
"it is good!"
Zhu Bei readily agreed.
Although she had never seen the stone slab in person, her faith in the cypress wood far exceeded that in the steel.
In recent days, she has dreamt of that night countless times, dreaming that she looked up at the sea of fire, which suddenly collapsed and burned her to ashes.
When I awoke, I felt a burning heat all over my body, as if I had fallen into a fiery abyss.
It's like a nightmare I can't shake off.
Zhu Bei had asked the elders in her clan, who said that she was under too much pressure.
Is that really the case?
Pearl couldn't understand.
Now that she has seen Kashiwagi again, she has a lot to say, but she doesn't know how to start, so she can only keep it to herself.
"The manager of the Qinghai Coast farm... has some issues."
Zhubei took the initiative to bring up the matter of the farm manager, Guana.
The two had competed for the leadership of the Pearl Team and had taught each other a great deal, so they had an excellent relationship.
After Pearl's victory, Guana became the field manager of the Côte d'Azur. However, she failed to train the next king's successor, which led to doubts within the Pearl team, who believed she was not suitable to be the field manager.
"The king's successor?"
Kashiwagi asked knowingly.
Pearl Shell said with difficulty, "Yes, the previous king died trying to save his child."
The island king Arcanine, a Fire/Rock type, was swallowed by a huge wave while trying to save his children. He was unfortunately swept into the sea and never escaped, thus perishing in the ocean.
As for why a Pokémon with a four-fold weakness to water would live by the sea...
"Look! That's Fire Island!"
Pearl Shell points to an island in the far distance, where, apart from the exposed dark rocks, there are also things that glitter in crimson and gold.
Without a doubt, it was flowing magma.
The Green Growlithe was named Island King because of the influence of Fire Island, and it usually lives on Fire Island.
We have successfully reached the summit.
At the edge of his vision, Kashiwa saw a pretty figure with two small tiger-striped dogs, one big and one small, beside her.
"Miss Guana!"
Pearl shouted loudly to attract the man's attention.
The figure turned around, paused when she saw Zhubei and Baimu, then smiled gently, "Zhubei... and who is this?"
"Do you remember Mr. Kashiwagi, whom we mentioned in the previous meeting?"
She introduced it with a smile.
Guana, the manager of the Qinghai Coast Resort, is a slender woman in her early twenties, wearing a swim towel on her head and swimming goggles around her neck.
She's rumored to be one of the few mature yet adorable women at Alibaba.
The game mentions that she has a crush on Armand from the Kongo team, suggesting that the two might be a couple.
Kashiwagi nodded in greeting, and Guana quickly said, "I've heard so much about you! You've come here to..."
"They recycle stone slabs."
He looked at the two tabby puppies at Guana's feet.
Growlithe, a Fire/Rock type, has coarse grayish-white fur, resembling wall plaster, and a strange pointed horn on its head.
Faced with his and Boscodor's gazes, the large Chikorita barked twice and assumed a wary posture.
The shorter man hid behind Guana, looking timid.
Only one of these two is a descendant of the previous king—yes, the short one.
In post-millennium Japan, a common trope is that the most flamboyant and powerful characters are often supporting roles, while those who seem insignificant or even minor characters are often the main protagonists.
With an apologetic expression, Guana said, "I'm sorry, due to the accident involving the previous king, the stone tablet... is now missing."
"Whereabouts unknown?"
Kashiwagi looked at the small Growlithe again.
He remembered that in the game, Growlithe went through a series of processes, including evolution, rampage, and being calmed down, before being handed over to the game's protagonist.
Why are you saying it's gone now?
Could it be on Fire Island?
Kashiwa looked at the island in the distance where lava was flowing and said, "I understand."
Seeing that he did not continue to ask about the "King", Guana looked at Zhubei. The two exchanged only one glance and understood that the situation had already been explained.
She said apologetically, "I'm so sorry."
"It's okay, I'll figure out how to find it myself."
Kashiwagi pointed to Fubuki Island and asked, "Did the previous king live on that island?"
Guana looked over and replied, "You guessed right."
"Alright, thank you for your time."
He didn't say anything more to Guanado, and turned to leave after saying goodbye.
In the game, the three bandit sisters will attempt to steal Growlithe and raise it to become the next "King" in order to gain greater power.
Unfortunately, they mistook the Pokémon for the larger one, believing it to be a descendant of the previous king. They only realized their mistake when the smaller one evolved.
Kashiwagi didn't plan to do the side quest that helps Growlithe evolve.
Since the most critical spacetime rift in the Washi has already disappeared, and Growlithe won't go berserk even if it successfully evolves into Arcanine, there's absolutely no need for him to get involved.
Zhu Bei was surprised by his decisive departure and, after a brief hesitation, chased after him.
Are you...are you preparing to leave?
"No, I haven't gotten the stone tablet of the Dark Tail Fish yet. I should stay on the Azure Coast for a day or two."
Kashiwagi paused for a moment. "Is there something you need?"
Zhu Bei pursed her lips and said, "Perhaps it's a bit presumptuous, but for some reason, I feel like I can speak my true feelings in front of you..."
She rambled on about her recent nightmares, which then extended to her anxieties about the burdens she carried, and before she knew it, she had said a bit too much.
It wasn't until the two returned to the beach and the sea breeze caressed their faces that she realized what had happened.
"Oh, I'm so sorry to have troubled you."
Zhu Bei bowed and apologized.
Kashiwagi smiled and said, "It's alright. I'm also quite curious about the Pearl Team, since I'll be in contact with you guys soon. As for what you're saying..."
After a moment's thought, he said, "Strive to become stronger."
"Eh?"
Zhubei was slightly startled.
Kashiwagi said, "All your troubles stem from weakness, whether physical or mental. Grow stronger with your Pokémon, as long as you become strong enough—"
"Won't you be free from worries?"
"New troubles will arise."
"..."
Zhu Bei didn't know what to say.
Kashiwagi laughed heartily, while Bosscodora turned his face away as if he didn't know him.
He chuckled twice and said, "Your problem is that you're young and weak, but that's okay. Everyone grows up from this stage. As long as you grow together with your Pokémon, everything will fall into place!"
His words carried an undeniable certainty, yet also possessed a magical quality that made people unconsciously believe him.
Zhu Bei asked, "Really?"
"Of course it's true. There was a time when I was even more confused than you, and it was these experiences that gave me the confidence to make choices."
Kashiwagi placed his hand on Bosscodora's shoulder.
The reason I dared to stay in Orei was partly because I didn't want to be a deserter, and partly because of the courage I gained from the giant monsters.
Zhu Bei looked down at Ice Eevee and Eevee, and the two Pokémon looked up at her, their bright eyes filled with trust and determination.
"……I see!"
The little girl clenched her fist, bowed again in gratitude, and said, "Thank you!"
Kashiwagi smiled and nodded, "Keep it up. The future is unpredictable. Believe in yourself."
After eating two mouthfuls of inspirational chicken soup, Zhu Bei became more positive and optimistic.
The two parted ways in front of the Galaxy team's base.
After wandering around for a while, Bai Mu remembered that the Azure Coast was very close to the ancient hermitage, so he decided to go and take a look and pick up some things.
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An ancient hermitage.
Covered in dust, Wang Luo was filling the hole with a shovel.
He wiped the sweat from his brow. The hottest hours of the day were over, and it was the perfect time to get to work.
Wang Luo hopes to resolve the issues at the ancient hermitage as soon as possible, and then start causing trouble again!
He refused to believe that he wouldn't have a chance to meet Arceus.
Damn cypress wood!
hateful--
"Hey, getting to work?"
A familiar voice came from beside her ear, and Wang Luo couldn't help but tremble.
He turned around stiffly, saw the cypress tree in the woods with a mocking expression, and the giant beast with icy blue eyes full of coldness, and said in a panic and with difficulty, "W-what are you doing? I've already done what you said!"
"Don't be so nervous, I didn't do anything to you."
Kashiwagi walked out with a smile, glanced at the huge pit that was one-third full, and exclaimed, "Wow, that's fast! They've already filled so much for you!"
Seeing that he spoke casually, Wang Luo gradually calmed down and boldly snorted, "Don't underestimate people!"
"Yes, that's absolutely right."
Kashiwagi clapped repeatedly, then walked behind Wang Luo, grabbed him by the back of the neck, and looked at him menacingly, "I really underestimated you, Wang Luo~"
Wang Luo's heart, which had finally calmed down, jumped back into her throat. "What are you saying?"
Bai Mu asked, "Where's the stone slab?"
"I told you, you should ask Miss Wu Si!"
"Stubborn, fine."
Kashiwagi released his grip, snapped his fingers to summon Gengar, and said, "Use Psychic to control him and make him cut his own hair."
"Giggle~"
Gengar cackled and forcibly bound Wangluo's body, forcing him to take off his hat, pick up scissors, and cut his hair into the same style as Arceus's.
Wang Luo instantly broke down, shouting, "Stop! No!"
"That's why I asked you, where's the stone slab?"
At this moment, Kashiwagi was acting like a villain. "I dare to ask you because I know you definitely have it! If you keep pretending, I'll blow up the Sinnoh Temple! I'll make sure you never have a way to communicate with Arceus again!"
"Aren't you a follower of Arceus? How could you do such a despicable thing!"
Wang Luo is going crazy.
Blow up the Temple of God of Ahn'Qiraj? How could he even think of that!
Bai Mu shrugged indifferently, "Do you think it cares about this? Maybe it's just what it wants to be fried, to keep people like you from bothering it."
Wang Luo was speechless.
Because he inexplicably felt that it made a lot of sense.
After a long silence, Wang Luo said, "The stone slab... I hid it in the ruins of the Shenhe Temple."
"If you had just cooperated earlier, wouldn't that have solved everything?"
Kashiwagi happily asked Gengar to put him down, and then left with the two Pokémon.
Looking at his retreating figure, Wang Luo felt as if she had seen a demon.