What kind of ghost is a blind date?
Then Natsuhiko saw that the female pirate opposite was looking him up and down like the matchmaker aunt next door, touching her chin and nodding from time to time, looking "satisfied."
He completely forgot that her task just now was to hunt him down.
"Not bad, looks quite good. Although your strength doesn't compare to the captain's, how many can match the captain at your age? At least you're better than me, Gerwin has quite the eye." She nodded while speaking.
"I agree to this marriage!"
Natsuhiko's eye twitched.
He felt he should not have made such a rash move; he should have dealt with this female pirate along with the person from earlier.
He took a deep breath.
"I don't care what Gerwin said to you, I just want to say that I won't interfere in your matters, so please don't disturb me."
Natsuhiko thought that people on the "Charming Star" might sound like idealists, but they're actually just a group of simple-minded people.
This point is quite similar to the main character's group in Ocean Comic.
It also aligns with the personality of many flower-like creatures under the Pokemon Realm's alliance greenhouse.
The "Star of Blood" group, on the other hand, is more like pirates, pursuing benefits only.
This indirectly proves why Gerwin has such a carefree personality.
But he was a bit curious; if everyone on the "Charming Star" was like this, how did they survive in the cruel sea until now?
Unless...
A bold idea flashed through Natsuhiko's mind.
Unless behind the "Charming Star" group, there is a big force supporting them, or thinking more exaggeratedly, their existence might be supported by the alliance.
As soon as this thought appeared, Natsuhiko pondered carefully and felt it might be possible.
"So shy."
The female pirate opposite couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle upon hearing Natsuhiko's words.
Natsuhiko had black lines on his forehead.
If it weren't for Masha stopping him, he wouldn't be here meeting this group of people.
Ultimately...
He didn't know why Masha was unwilling to leave?
There were many secrets on this island that Natsuhiko hadn't found answers to.
Like where did the people from the ancient town go, why the area halfway up the mountain is avoided by other Pokémon, and even Elite Level Druddigon seemed reluctant.
Is Masha reluctant to leave related to these?
His thoughts scattered uncontrollably again.
Until the two ships approached again, Natsuhiko came to his senses.
He couldn't help but furrow his brows.
What's wrong with him?
Is he infected by the other's "chuunibyou," or...
Natsuhiko looked back at the hazy island.
Meanwhile, on the Blood Red Werewolf, Henry's subordinates also noticed Natsuhiko's actions. Engaged with Binina, Henry casually said, "Then keep sending people to kill him; don't bother me!"
Binina's strength was a bit stronger than he expected.
However, he was confident that given a little more time, he would take her down, and then her ship wouldn't pose a threat to him.
'The alliance's bounty system has reasons and basis.' Henry felt somewhat smug.
Having suffered on the Saint Anus, he wanted to vent all at this moment!
But his casual remark greatly influenced Natsuhiko's following decisions.
Watching the opponent send two more people to attack him.
Natsuhiko tightened his brows, ordered Beedrill to attack, and attempted to use "Deadly Needle Stab" for a clean sweep.
The "Star of Blood" people seemed to enjoy using Dark-type Pokémon, giving Beedrill, an Insect-type, great room to perform.
At the same time, Natsuhiko realized.
For now, he couldn't leave this island and its surrounding area; perhaps he could leverage his relationship with Gerwin to avoid conflict with the "Charming Star," but the conflict with the "Star of Blood" was already irreconcilable.
He now faced two choices.
First, return to the island and attempt to communicate with Masha, asking it to leave his shadow, while he maneuvers with the "Star of Blood," waiting for Masha to leave, then attempt to leave this sea area to avoid capture.
But there's a risk of being targeted by the opponent, who might persistently pursue him while he's still at sea.
Though as long as it's not Henry, Natsuhiko wasn't afraid, and they might just be there to deliver bounty money.
But this endless entanglement is ultimately a hassle.
Or....
Simply assist the "Charming Star" in decimating the entire "Star of Blood" here for a one-time solution.
Maybe he could even earn some bounty money.
Both choices were risky; perhaps Natsuhiko could choose to stand by and wait for Binina's group to resolve Henry's group.
But he didn't want to experience entrusting his fate to others a second time.
Besides, if Henry's group eventually won, his situation would only worsen.
After all, resolving the matter with Masha soon was not easy.
Might as well while they're still entangled...
Natsuhiko's eyes grew cold.
He made up his mind.
He called back Beedrill after the sweep and said to the female pirate before him, "Take me to your captain."
Perhaps his strength couldn't deal with someone like 'Bloody Henry,' but he also wasn't incapable of playing a critical role.
At the very least.
His joining could eliminate more "Star of Blood" members, even if "Star of Blood" ultimately won, reducing their members significantly would relieve a lot of pressure for Natsuhiko.
"Eh?" The female pirate blinked.
She still took Natsuhiko towards their pirate ship though, muttering under her breath, "Just shy a moment ago, now suddenly so proactive...."
Natsuhiko kept a straight face, pretending not to hear.
Very soon.
He successfully boarded their Pink Pachirisu.
Setting foot on the wooden deck.
Natsuhiko finally met the captain—'Charming Binina'—whom Gerwin had been boasting about to him.
Pink long hair, half-covered with light gauze, high-slit shorts, fair, exposed thighs, and a curvy figure, especially a vermillion mole adorning the corner of her mouth; someone who matches Gerwin's looks wasn't inferior by half a bit, obviously several leagues better!
Among the people Natsuhiko had seen, only Hilona and Kona could rival her.
Except Hilona had a cold, forbidding beauty, Kona a girl-next-door, approachable beauty, while this Binina had mature allure with a hint of a dominating woman vibe.
'No wonder it's called the Charming Star.'
Indeed, there's only a wrong name, not a mismatched nickname.
And seeing Binina directing her Pokémon against Henry, Natsuhiko raised an eyebrow.
Pixie, Wigglytuff, and.... Chansey.
A truly adorable trio.
Especially when Natsuhiko saw Chansey, sorry, he almost couldn't hold back a curse.
This time claiming that "Charming Star" has no relation to the alliance, there's no way he'd believe it.
Too Chansey-ed.
Though wild Chansey existed, it was very challenging to cultivate one well just by exploring on your own.
After all, creatures like Happiny, Chansey, and Blissey were mostly controlled by the Joy Race, one of the two largest families in the alliance.
They weren't completely monopolistic to the point of depriving others of using these Pokémon, but they controlled the knowledge on nurturing, battling, and other aspects concerning these Pokémon.
At least, up to now, Natsuhiko hadn't seen any book mentioning how to cultivate Chansey.