Kebi wasn't idle during these seven days.
He guided Grovyle in his training, successfully strengthening their bond.
This impulsive act turned out to be incredibly profitable for Kebi.
Thanks to Grovyle's introduction, Kebi was able to bring Tyranitar and collect many rare cultivation resources from several Pokémon tribes in the forest.
Unfortunately, the rare resources he acquired were not as good as the Golden Honey.
Kebi had also remotely scouted the Beedrill hive.
However, after Grovyle stole from them once, the Beedrill had already heightened their vigilance and increased patrols.
As expected of a century-old honey-making swarm, the number of Beedrill exceeded five hundred, and Kebi, even with Tyranitar, wasn't confident they could retreat unscathed.
Beedrill evolve quickly, and a single Beedrill eats little.
As omnivorous Pokémon, most things found in the forest are on the Beedrill's menu.
If they truly can't find anything to eat, they can make do by poking two holes in a tree trunk with their twin stingers and sucking out the sap.
This is why Beedrill maintain such a large population.
Without such a massive number of lower-level Beedrill being exploited, the hive wouldn't be able to produce Golden Honey, which can be called a treasure of heaven and earth.
To avoid causing an uproar among the forest Pokémon, Kebi even went to the Pokémon Center to buy a large quantity of ordinary materials.
He used these ordinary materials to make a large batch of Pokémon food and had Fearow air-drop them to the Pokémon tribes he had plundered.
After all was said and done, Kebi earned more than ten times his investment, and he wouldn't need to worry about cultivation resources for at least a month.
Kebi did not divert the Golden Honey; it all went into Treecko's mouth.
Combined with the rare materials he acquired from other Pokémon tribes, Kebi successfully used Treecko's nascent period to significantly improve his aptitude and ability values.
【Treecko】
【lv70 lv5】
【Ability: Overgrow】
【Aptitude: Purple (24/100)】
【Ability Value: 346】
【HP: 47】
【Attack: 48】
【Defense: 40】
【Special Attack: 73】
【Special Defense: 60】
【Speed: 78】
His aptitude increased by 20 points, and his ability value increased by a total of 18 points.
One day, Kebi took Piplup, Chimchar, and Seedot, the three little ones, to Treecko's habitat to play with Treecko.
They also needed rest during training, and as a Trainer, it would be irresponsible for Kebi to leave his Pokémon to train on their own.
While playing, Piplup mentioned that they were undergoing rigorous skill training and demonstrated first.
He successfully used Water Gun to knock down a large pile of acorns from an oak tree.
Seedot also demonstrated his diligently trained Seed Machine Gun.
Treecko was very curious and asked Seedot about Seed Machine Gun.
Seedot didn't know how to explain it to Treecko; he only knew how to use it and wasn't entirely clear on the principle of Seed Machine Gun.
He could only describe his feelings and demonstrate it to Treecko several times.
And then Treecko learned it.
Many shoddy skill teaching discs feature Pokémon that are just like this, only half-understanding what they're teaching.
Therefore, when buying skill teaching discs, one must go to a reputable institution.
Being greedy for cheap deals will only lead to being swindled.
Capturing Treecko took too much time, and Dr. Mei Mu told Kebi that the Electricity Cup would start in a few days.
Kebi wasn't sure if the registration period for the Electricity Cup had ended by the time he arrived.
“Fearow, I'm counting on you!”
He could only rely on Fearow's speed.
Even if he missed the Electricity Cup, Mauville City was worth a trip.
Shinji mentioned a mountain near Mauville City where lightning frequently struck from thunderclouds, and Kebi planned to capture an Electric-type Pokémon there to diversify his team's types.
How could one be considered a qualified Trainer without capturing at least one Pokémon of all eighteen types?
The Electricity Cup was actually a stage for Piplup, Chimchar, and Seedot to showcase their training results.
The sweetness of victory and the bitterness of defeat were both nourishment for their progress.
Kebi, of course, hoped they would enjoy the sweetness of victory more.
He would do his best to help Piplup and the others achieve victory in battle.
Mauville City is located in the center of the Hoenn region, while Treecko's forest is in the southwest, not a short distance.
At Fearow's speed, they departed in the morning and arrived in Mauville City in the afternoon.
Midway, Kebi even got off to stretch his body, which had become a bit stiff from the long flight, and to have lunch, allowing Fearow to rest for half an hour.
Fearow could fly all day, but he couldn't actually make Fearow fly continuously.
That would be taking advantage of an honest Pokémon!
Landing outside Mauville City, Kebi took out a Great Ball and recalled Fearow.
The Poké Balls Aron used were from the black market, and it wasn't appropriate for Kebi to use black market Poké Balls anymore.
Black market Poké Balls couldn't be taken to the Pokémon Center.
Kebi switched to the Great Balls given by the system's check-in, marking a complete farewell to the past.
The Poké Balls from the system had no identity issues; if asked, he would say they were Alliance special-issue Poké Balls.
Upon entering Mauville City, Kebi headed straight for the Pokémon Center.
“Hello, Joy, I'd like to sign up for the Electricity Cup; can I still register now?”
Joy wore a kind smile, “Of course, you can! Please show me your ID card, and I'll process it for you now.”
The Sinnoh League Pokédex was Kebi's ID card.
Joy quickly completed the registration.
“The Electricity Cup will be held in three days at the Central Park in Mauville City. Tomorrow is the registration deadline for the Electricity Cup, so if you still have friends who haven't arrived...”
“You can tell them not to rush too much.”
After thanking Joy, Kebi went to the transfer machine to call Dr. Shanli.
“Doctor, I've captured Treecko.”
Dr. Shanli was a bit surprised, “Kebi, you've only been in the Hoenn region for half a month, right? To capture Treecko so quickly, you truly are a born Trainer.”
Kebi quickly waved his hand modestly,
“I wanted to ask how long you need Treecko to cooperate with your research at the institute. If it's for a long time, I might have to wait until I return to the Sinnoh region.”
“Treecko is still young; having just left his nascent period, he's quite attached to me and can't be away from me for too long.”
Dr. Shanli shook his head and explained, “It won't take too long. You just need to transmit Treecko back every week to scan and record his data.”
“It can even be done without Treecko leaving his Poké Ball. Once the data is recorded, I'll transmit him back to you.”
Kebi was a bit curious, “Just scanning data? Doctor, what kind of research are you conducting?”
Dr. Shanli rarely smiled, “Research on the influence of regions on Pokémon evolution. I've searched for Treecko that were artificially bred and naturally born in the Sinnoh region, and also artificially bred and naturally born Treecko in the Hoenn region.”
“Not only do I need to distinguish between artificially bred and naturally born differences, but also the influence of the natural forces exerted by these two continents, the Hoenn region and the Sinnoh region, on Pokémon.”
Kebi became even more curious. “The influence of the continent's natural forces on Pokémon? Doctor, do you mean the land beneath our feet contains immense power that can affect a Pokémon's talent?”
Dr. Shanli nodded, “That's why some Pokémon can only be found in specific regions. The power contained in each continent is different, and the Pokémon born there are also different.”
“Pokémon born in suitable regions will have higher talent, so introducing Pokémon is a very rigorous task.”
“My research is funded by the Sinnoh League to expand the Pokémon cultivation options for Sinnoh Trainers and increase the Sinnoh region's appeal to Trainers.”
“We select suitable Pokémon for artificial breeding and wild release in the Sinnoh region.”