Kebi found a small stream in the forest. The riverbank was a spacious clearing, suitable for setting up camp and convenient for training Pokémon.
Kebi first released Piplup and Chimchar.
“In a moment, I’ll release a Fearow that’s quite strong, but he’s injured. If we work together, we can restrain him even if he goes berserk.”
“We need to calm him down so I can heal him, understand?”
Piplup and Chimchar nodded vigorously. After several days of training, they finally had a chance for real combat.
Kebi took out Fearow’s Poké Ball, unlocked it, and released Fearow.
Upon being released, Fearow flapped his wings, trying to fly.
But his injuries were too severe; his body went limp, and he fell heavily onto the rocks on the riverbank.
Fearow still struggled to raise his head, warily observing his surroundings.
Kebi smiled gently and said, “Don’t worry, I’m not a bad person. Don’t move, I’ll heal you now.”
Fearow stared intently at Kebi, opening his beak and letting out a piercing cry.
He was warning Kebi not to come closer.
Kebi could only take out a few Oran Berries and gently rolled them towards Fearow.
“Eat something first, you need to recover your stamina, so your injuries won’t worsen.”
Picking up an Oran Berry with his beak, Fearow kept observing Piplup and Chimchar’s movements. Seeing them stay put, he finally tilted his head back and ate the Oran Berry.
From initial wariness, Fearow eventually picked up the Oran Berry and ate it.
Fearow had largely come to believe that Kebi was not a bad person.
“Can I approach you now and heal you?”
After eating five Oran Berries, Fearow recovered a third of his stamina.
Only then did he feel confident enough to let Kebi approach.
Kebi took out the ointment used with the extreme training method.
Given Fearow’s current condition, only by using this ointment would Fearow’s injuries not leave too many hidden dangers.
In the previous battle, Fearow had actually pushed himself to the point of overdrawing his life force.
The simplified ointment Kebi made couldn't fully compensate for Fearow’s depleted life force.
Unless a rainbow aura mushroom was used.
But Kebi couldn't possibly use the precious rainbow aura mushroom on Fearow.
Through long-term recuperation and conditioning, Fearow’s depleted life force could still be replenished.
It would just take a much longer time, and during this period, Fearow’s progress in strength would become extremely slow.
Fearow could still battle normally, but he wouldn't be able to unleash his full potential.
Kebi also didn’t think that with his and Fearow’s rapport, he could guide Fearow to unleash his full potential.
【Fearow】
【lv70 LV39】
【Ability: Keen Eye】
【Aptitude: Blue (53/100)】
【Status: Severely Injured】
Compared to before the battle, Fearow had gained one Level, but his aptitude had decreased by two points. This was the consequence of overdrawing his life force.
While seemingly stronger, Fearow had actually overdrawn his body, making it harder to progress later on.
Shinji’s Pokémon training methods would also lead to this outcome.
Shinji looked down on his brother, who chose to be a breeder, but it was his breeder brother who was providing the safety net for his exploitative training methods.
After scanning Fearow’s body with his mental power, Kebi used a wooden stick to scoop out ointment and applied it to Fearow’s body.
He then took out a Potion and sprayed Fearow thoroughly, front and back, inside and out.
When Potion is sprayed, the medication stimulates the wound, and normally, Pokémon would flinch a couple of times.
However, Fearow was accustomed to it, standing calmly in place.
Piplup and Chimchar, who had just had ointment applied, looked at Fearow with admiration.
“Piplup?”
“Big brother, doesn’t that hurt?”
Fearow proudly raised his head. Since he had followed Aron, he had gone through hundreds of battles, big and small.
It was already good to have Potion sprayed; many times, he had to endure it by staying in his Poké Ball.
Stroking his chin, Kebi pondered how to formulate Fearow’s recuperation plan.
As for the medicinal ingredients used in the prescription, they would naturally only be those that could be collected in the forest.
Kebi could invest time and effort into Fearow’s recuperation.
But making him invest money? Absolutely not!
Kebi took out a mat and spread it on the ground:
“Fearow, you lie down on this mat and rest first. I’ll observe a bit more to figure out exactly how to treat you.”
Fearow lay on the soft mat, feeling incredibly touched.
Other than when performing missions, he usually stayed in his Poké Ball.
Let alone lying on a soft mat like this, feeling the forest breeze and the flowing stream.
He hadn't even truly enjoyed proper treatment more than twice.
Just now, when Kebi sprayed the Potion, he took care of all of his injured areas.
Whereas when Aron sprayed Potion, he would just spray a couple of times and consider it treated.
Fearow felt he had drifted for half his life, regretting not having met a true master.
Now that he had met Kebi, Fearow finally understood what “loyalty” meant!
He had recognized Kebi as his new master!
From now on, he would go through fire and water, without hesitation!!
Kebi circled Fearow, his fingers occasionally emitting a Heal Pulse.
The more he circled, the tighter Kebi’s brows furrowed.
These Pokémon Hunters simply didn’t treat their Pokémon as Pokémon.
Fearow had too many hidden injuries inside; he even suspected Fearow was once a Pokémon of purple aptitude.
He was just continuously abused and exploited by Aron, his aptitude constantly consumed until he became what he was now.
With good recuperation, Fearow could even serve as a main force in a regional tournament.
【Stats: 542】
【HP: 86】
【Attack: 105】
【Defense: 88】
【Special Attack: 76】
【Special Defense: 74】
【Speed: 113】
【Skills: Peck, Pluck, Drill Peck, Wing Attack, Take Down, Focus Energy, Fury Attack, Agility, Roost, Drill Run, Double Team, Hyper Beam, Uproar.】
From Fearow’s stats, which were significantly higher than a normal blue aptitude Fearow, one could see how much potential he had consumed while carrying out Aron’s orders.
He must have been a purple aptitude Fearow who depleted his talent, falling to his current level.
If he received proper training, Fearow’s Level and stats could be even better.
A Pokémon that could have shone in the League tournament was almost disgraced by a Pokémon Hunter like Aron.
After dealing with Fearow’s condition, Kebi wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Only then did he remember that there was still a poor Seedot that hadn’t been treated.
He released Seedot, applied medicine, and Seedot slowly regained consciousness.
Coincidentally, Seedot was knocked out by Fearow’s Wing Attack.
Seeing Fearow lying beside him, Seedot rolled out of Kebi’s embrace.
After steadying himself, he aimed at Fearow and fired a Seed Machine Gun.
Fortunately, Kebi was quick, grabbing Seedot and lifting him up, causing the Seed Machine Gun to fly over Fearow’s head.
Fearow merely opened his eyes calmly, glanced at Seedot, and then continued to lie down, using Roost to recover his state.
It was precisely by mastering Roost that Fearow, when performing the reconnaissance missions Aron gave him, slacked off to eat berries, and by combining that with Roost, he retained most of his potential.
He didn't end up like his predecessors, who were sold off by Aron after their bodies were broken.
In fact, Fearow had no feelings for Aron whatsoever.
It was only out of fear of Aron’s methods that Fearow dared not rebel.
“Caw~ Caw~”
Pokémon serve their respective masters, and now that they were on the same side, Fearow reassured Seedot that he would not harm him again.
Seedot could rest easy; if anyone bullied Seedot in the future, Seedot could ask him for help, and Fearow would definitely help Seedot get even.
Kebi nodded with satisfaction, seeing Seedot calm down.
Fearow’s eloquence was good; having him persuade Tyranitar was a good idea.