After Kebi's talent improved, not only did his use of Psychic become more versatile, but he also independently comprehended Teleport and methods to stimulate Pokémon's potential.
With his current total Mental Power, if he were alone, he could directly Teleport from Mauville City to Petalburg City, hundreds of miles away.
If he brought Ash and his group, he could also Teleport to Steel Valley, a hundred miles away.
With Kebi's Master-level talent, and a bit more total Mental Power, he could Teleport from one end of the entire Hoenn continent to the other at any time.
From Battle Island to Sootopolis City, it would be but a flick of the finger.
Now, Kebi also had a vague premonition about the future.
For instance, on this trip to Lavaridge Town, he had a premonition that he could capture the Pokémon he wanted on Mt. Chimney.
Torchic!
“Everyone watched over me all night yesterday, so I’ll make a sumptuous breakfast for everyone as repayment, and incidentally, you can enjoy my Psychic cooking performance.”
“Psychic cooking performance?” Xiao Yao’s interest was instantly piqued. “I want to see it!”
The kitchen in Zǐjǐn Gym happened to be an open-plan kitchen, so everyone could gather around the outside of the kitchen to watch Kebi’s performance.
Kebi was seen manipulating knives and ingredients, putting on a magnificent blade waltz in mid-air.
Even if the Peerless Sword Princess came, she would have to praise his excellent knife skills.
For this cooking performance, Kebi even used the techniques of Kenpo of Da She.
Named Kenpo, Dashe Style actually also had a military strategy for using swords.
That's what the secret manual called it; it should be a technique for using weapons, abbreviated as military strategy.
The perfect combination of Psychic and Fighting techniques allowed Xiao Yao and the others to witness a cooking performance that was perfect in color, aroma, and taste.
Even Ash, a hothead who only thought about battles, was conquered by Kebi’s performance and tasted the beauty within it.
“What a magnificent performance! I feel like you could even participate in the Gorgeous Competition and win a Ribbon Badge.”
“Pika~”
Xiao Yao, who had just finished her training, happened to see ingredients flying everywhere and flames rising during the cooking. Compared to Kebi's performance, what she had just thought of performing was nothing.
“Quick, try it.”
Picking up a spring roll and putting it in her mouth, Xiao Yao immediately felt invigorated.
“So delicious!”
No time to mourn for the failed Hua Li performance, now presenting: Gourmet Xiao Yao!
Kebi brought back the Chimchar that had only been sent yesterday, and sent over the Seedot, along with the Seedot’s food recipe.
The group took a flying device and arrived at Fuefuki Gym in less than an hour.
“Grandpa, come out quickly and see the alien!”
“There’s an alien? I must take a good look and strive to create a satisfying senryū.”
The grandfather and grandson ran out of the room, just in time to see Kebi and his group emerge from the flying device.
“Miss Ya Sha, we meet again, it must be love that brings us together!”
Ya Sha walked past Brock without hesitation, leaving only a heartbroken Brock in her wake. Ya Sha tapped the shell of the flying device.
“Ash, where did you guys get such a great flying device?”
Ash explained the situation, and Ya Sha leaned in front of Watt.
“Mr. Watt, could you make me a flying device like this too? That way I can fly to Mt. Chimney for special training, and when challengers come, I can fly back to accept the challenge.”
“Yes, but the flying device needs to be driven by an Electric Pokémon. Does Miss Ya Sha have one?”
Ya Sha immediately turned her head, “Grandpa, are there any Fire and Electric attribute Pokémon?”
Mula glared at her in annoyance, “There are no such Pokémon! If you train your Pokémon well, Arcanine and Rapidash can even be faster than a flying device!”
Ya Sha rolled her eyes. How could riding a Pokémon be as comfortable as sitting in a flying device?
Ash looked at Mula excitedly, “Mr. Mula, I caught a Torkoal, and I hope to learn how to use Sunny Day from you!”
Mula's spirits lifted, “No problem, let me see your Torkoal.”
He already admired the passionate Ash, so he naturally wouldn't refuse.
Kebi also stepped forward, “Miss Ya Sha, I’m here to challenge Fuefuki Gym.”
Ya Sha waved her hand, “No problem, after I finish breakfast.”
In a flash, Ya Sha finished breakfast and led Kebi to the battle arena.
Except for Mula and Ash who went for special training, everyone else came to watch the Gym battle.
Upon learning that Kebi only had one badge, Ya Sha hurriedly adjusted the Pokémon in her hand.
“The battle will be a two-on-two format. As the Gym Leader, I will send out my Pokémon first.”
【Slugma】
【lv70 lv26】
【Ability: Flame Body (Development 0.1)】
【Aptitude: Blue (43/100)】
On Kebi’s side, the Pokémon he sent out was Magnemite.
Brock looked at Magnemite seriously and said, “Sending out a steel attribute Magnemite, is there some special tactic?”
Xiao Sheng shook his head, “It was the same when Brother Kebi challenged Zǐjǐn Gym. The first Pokémon he sent out was a Water attribute Piplup. Does reverse attribute battling bring any special rewards?”
The first move belonged to the challenger. Kebi didn’t speak, but directly communicated telepathically, “Charge.”
Brilliant silver-white Electric Light surged within Magnemite’s body, at least increasing Magnemite's attack power by half.
Ya Sha was a little surprised. The Trainer hadn’t spoken, but the Pokémon had already started to act?
She put aside her doubts and gave the command: “Slugma, Flamethrower.”
A blue light flashed in Kebi’s eyes, “Move fifty centimeters to the left, Charge Beam!”
Just barely, the Flamethrower flew past Magnemite, while the silver-white Electric Beam precisely hit Slugma.
Magnemite’s body surface once again flashed with bright streaks of Electric Light.
Ya Sha frowned slightly, “Slugma, Sunny Day.”
Slugma was no match for Magnemite, so Ya Sha planned to create a favorable environment for her second Pokémon in advance.
“Charge.”
Xiao Yao asked in confusion, “Why doesn’t Brother Kebi give commands, but instead lets Magnemite battle on its own?”
Xiao Sheng proudly raised his head, “Sister, Brother Kebi is a Psychic, he doesn’t need to speak, he can give commands through telepathy.”
Xiao Yao showed an appreciative look, “Wouldn’t that be a huge advantage in battle?”
Brock and Watt nodded. Not being able to hear the opponent's commands would indeed cause immense psychological pressure.
Regardless of Slugma using Sunny Day, Magnemite once again shone with Electric Light.
Kebi’s heart stirred, “Charge Beam!”
“Fire Spin!”
As Ya Sha’s command was given, Slugma had just opened its mouth when its body was struck by a powerful Electric current, falling down with strong unwillingness.
“Charge!”
As Slugma fell, Magnemite’s body surface surged with Electric Light again, its attack power rising to a terrifying level.
Ya Sha gritted her teeth and reached for the Poké Ball behind her belt.
Although it exceeded the standard for the second badge, the suffocating feeling of being completely controlled throughout the battle made Ya Sha disregard too much.
【Torkoal】
【lv70 lv43】
【Ability: White Smoke】
【Aptitude: Purple (14/100)】
A slight smile played on Kebi’s lips. Ya Sha was getting anxious.
This Torkoal had a bit of strength, which would allow him to try combining telepathic commands, precognition, and Magnemite’s analytic ability.
Every move of Slugma was within his precognition, and the battle was completely under his control, which was why Ya Sha felt so stifled.