Chapter 300:
[Pokémon: Tapu Koko]
[Gender: Genderless]
[Ability: Electric Surge]
[Aptitude: Divine]
[Individual Values: HP (31) Attack (31) Sp. Atk (31) Defense (31) Sp. Def (31) Speed (31)]
[Strength: Level 100]
[Moves: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack, Withdraw, Fairy Wind, False Swipe, Spark, Agility, Electric Terrain, Discharge...]
[Happiness Value: 20]
[Friendship: 0 (It's curious about you.)]
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Although Hayashi Kaede had once entertained the idea that the four Tapu deities would be great helpers for farming, that didn't mean he actually wanted to invite these four deities back.
After all, these four deities were hardly unknown figures in the Alola region; they were practically household names.
Inviting such beings back, only for the Alolan people to find out later, might lead to a collective protest at his Breeding House.
Moreover, the four Tapu deities...
Their personalities were all a bit peculiar.
In his impression, Tapu Koko was extremely curious.
"Tapu Koko?" (What strange humans...)
Tapu Koko looked at Hayashi Kaede, then at Mewtwo.
In its perception, both of these individuals were very odd.
One carried a strong aura of the forest and nature.
The other had an intense psychic aura.
The presence of both was no less than that of the Guardian Deities from the other islands.
But these were clearly two humans...
It also couldn't discern Mewtwo's true identity.
"Hello, Tapu Koko. I'm a Trainer from the Eastova region. I came here to help my Steenee find its mother."
When entering someone else's territory, Hayashi Kaede naturally had to state his reason.
"Tapu Koko?"
Tapu Koko blinked, looking at the two, seemingly deep in thought.
Soon, it flew closer to Hayashi Kaede and Mewtwo, following behind them.
Hayashi Kaede breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you."
Tapu Koko's intention was: You go about your search, I'll just follow and observe.
Hayashi Kaede had Dragonite land and then returned it to its Poké Ball.
They were now close to the area where Bounsweet lived.
Dragonite's size was an issue; not only was it too large, but entering the forest would likely scare away most Pokémon.
However, once inside the forest, Hayashi Kaede couldn't help but marvel.
Alola's climate was truly ideal for Berry growth.
Just in the few hundred meters he walked with Mewtwo, he had already seen many wild Berry trees growing by the path.
"A great place for a vacation..."
A Grubbin suddenly burrowed out of the ground in front of Hayashi Kaede. Its plump body with two strong pincers initially seemed ready to posture threateningly at Hayashi Kaede, but upon seeing Mewtwo's gaze, it immediately burrowed back into the ground, leaving only a furrow in its wake.
Hayashi Kaede couldn't help but smile at this and didn't pay it much mind.
If this had been back when he first took over the Breeding House, he might have considered catching this Grubbin.
But now, he considered more factors.
The Eastova region rarely had this type of Pokémon, and they weren't widely bred there, indicating that Grubbin weren't well-suited to survive in the Eastova region.
Although he was somewhat tempted to catch one to generate electricity at home.
Thinking about it carefully...
He wasn't exactly poor now; why would he need to specifically catch an Electric-type Pokémon just to save on a bit of electricity?
Besides, Dragonite itself knew Electric-type moves!
Walking further, he soon encountered the first Bounsweet of this trip.
It was hanging on a branch of a large tree. Among the interwoven forest canopy, sunlight filtered through the gaps in strands, falling upon it and illuminating its green leaves.
The Bounsweet had its eyes closed, basking in the warmth.
"Bounsweet?"
As if sensing someone watching it, the Bounsweet looked down. Seeing Hayashi Kaede, it jumped behind the tree trunk, cautiously observing him.
"Do you know where there's a Tsareena looking for her child?"
Hayashi Kaede didn't act timid and asked directly.
Simultaneously, he used his psychic abilities to take out an Energy Cube and float it over to the Bounsweet.
"Bounsweet?"
Looking at the Energy Cube, the Bounsweet was immediately tempted.
Then, utterly without caution, it ran up to the Energy Cube and started nibbling on it.
With just one taste, a smile appeared on Bounsweet's face.
(╹ڡ╹ ) : "Bounsweet, Bounsweet..." (Yummy, yummy.)
Hayashi Kaede asked again.
"Then can you tell me, is there a Tsareena looking for her child nearby?"
This time, the Bounsweet immediately pointed in a direction without hesitation.
"Thank you~"
Hayashi Kaede gave it a pat, then headed in the indicated direction.
Most ordinary Pokémon in the Alola region were very trusting of humans.
This was due not only to the unique Guardian Deities of Alola but also to the region's abundant natural resources and the unique Island Challenge tradition.
Children in Alola would, before adulthood, undertake challenges set by the Island Kahunas. They would cooperate and interact with Pokémon to complete these challenges together.
All of this emphasized the need for harmony between humans, Pokémon, and nature...
In the Pokémon Sun & Moon anime, it was mentioned more than once that in Alola, stray Litten or Trumbeak leading Pikipek would come to human markets and take Berries.
People would just smile and watch them leave, not stopping them.
Bidding farewell to this Bounsweet,
Hayashi Kaede continued in that direction. More and more Bounsweet peeked out from the trees.
Among them were also quite a few Steenee.
They looked at Hayashi Kaede with curiosity.
'So many, so many...'
Hayashi Kaede couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Bounsweet were Pokémon that could live either in groups or alone.
When a Steenee evolved into a Tsareena, it would receive blessings from other Steenee.
Conversely, after evolving, it would also protect the Bounsweet.
These adorable Bounsweet were very difficult to find in the Eastova region.
But here, he could see so many at once!
He couldn't help but release his Viridian Power.
Then he took out bottle after bottle of Energy Cubes.
Attracted by the Viridian Power and the Energy Cubes, soon, the trees on either side of him were covered with Bounsweet.
They happily ate the Energy Cubes Hayashi Kaede distributed. Upon hearing his request, they then led him towards his destination.
And so, tall, towering trees gradually appeared before Hayashi Kaede. Occasionally, a few Tsareena also appeared.
Their demeanors varied.
Perhaps curious, perhaps surprised, or perhaps proud...
And it was at this moment that Hayashi Kaede's Aura sensed the mother of his own Steenee.