Pokémon Beyond the Blue

Nibi City is a city famous for its stone, and gray has become the representative color of Nibi City. Therefore, Nibi City is also known as the "Gray Stone City".Because of the abundance of stones, there are many rock elves living near Nibi City. The gym trainer who can flexibly use rock elves is the most famous person in this city: Xiaogang.

Ikki and his party walked out of the forest and finally saw the long-awaited Nibi City.

Riolu was in a happy mood because the character Xiaogang was one of his favorite male characters.He likes all Xiaozhi's companions.

No matter how disappointed Ikki is, he will be a little more energetic because of the upcoming first gym challenge. He still has a sense of the overall situation.

Earlier when he was still in Changqing City, he couldn't help it, but after all, it was Riolu's suggestion, and it wouldn't be a good idea to refuse. Moreover, he heard people nearby talking about the challenge rules of the Changqing City Gym. He didn't have enough elves, so he had to suppress his emotions.But now the opportunity has come, and he's ready to show off his skills!

"Well, now that we have arrived in the city, we have to go our separate ways." Yuuto walked forward with a smile and patted Ikki hard, "You guys have to work hard! Don't embarrass me!"

Ikki pushed his hand away and turned his head silently. After a long time, he softly said "hmm".

Since you want to leave, why bother to stay?

Although Yuuto has caused a lot of trouble for Ikki, he is actually quite nice, and Riolu can also feel the wave of loss emanating from Ikki.

"Then you take care of yourself, Squirtle and I are about to embark on a new journey." He lowered his body again, squatted in front of Riolu and said: "You too, Riolu, why don't you just come with me? Already?"

After listening to Yuuto's words, Ikki also turned his head and looked at Riolu.

"Would you like to go?"

Ikki opened his mouth slightly and asked quietly in a voice that only he and Riolu could hear.

'This boy, shouldn't he be worried that I will follow him...'

He shook his head and rejected Yuuto's kindness.

Since he said he could become friends with Ikki, and with Yukino's request, Ikki is still very immature, so something will inevitably go wrong if he is left alone.To make him break his words, unless he has never said that he will never break his promise, not to mention that he has received a lot of help from Ikki's family, he must at least return this favor.

Yuuto was not disappointed either, Riolu's refusal was completely expected.He stood up, pretending to be a little distressed and smiled: "It's better to follow me, forget it, I'm just kidding, just work hard. I hope we can meet again one day, and then you must compete with me." One game, I must show you my strength, oh oh oh! Squirtle, let’s go!”

"Jenny Jenney!"

Watching Yuuto and Squirtle go away, Ikki silently said "Thank you".

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"Kid, what kind of stone do you want to buy? Uncle, I have all kinds of stones."

On the outskirts of Nibi City, in a sparsely populated area, an old man wearing a hat and a beard sat cross-legged on the ground, selling stones to people passing by. But as expected, the few pedestrians didn't even look at it. He showed no interest at all.Ikki was pestered by him just out of curiosity.

"No, I'm just here for a trip. I hope to find a place to stay at the Elf Center in Nibi City."

"...You are a trainer, right? Want to challenge the Nibi City Gym?"

Ikki was a little surprised. His outfit was not special, and the Poké Ball and Pokédex were all in his bag. The only ones outside were Riolu and Lulili. How could he tell?

Since his identity has been exposed, there is nothing to lose anyway. Ikki hesitated and nodded.

"Then I advise you to give up. Xiaogang is not an ordinary trainer. Your current ability is not enough to defeat him."

The uncle folded his hands and slowly stood up. There seemed to be some pride in his tone when he spoke.

"Uh...since you know so clearly, uncle, can you reveal some information to me?"

Ikki also felt that this uncle might not be an ordinary person, and he always felt like he knew something.

The uncle waved his hand and said: "So what if I tell you? If you should be able to beat it, you still can't beat it, so don't waste your efforts!"

As he spoke, he took two steps forward and pointed to the town not far away.

"My family lives there. I'll be there in a few minutes. I happen to have a few rooms available for some reasons, so I'll lend them to you temporarily."

Ikki felt a little awkward, but after all, he had something to ask for, and he happened to be able to get a good place to rest, so he didn't continue to ask.

"Uncle, my name is Wu Neng, you can just call me by my name."

"Okay, Uncle Wu Neng."

After simply responding to Wu Neng, Ikki prepared to follow him to Nibi City.

"Hey!!! Wait a minute!"

Before he took two steps, a familiar voice came from behind.

Ikki and Riolu turned their heads at the same time and saw Ash, who seemed to be in distress, and the young girl following him.

"Wait a minute! I finally met someone. I want to ask...Ikki! Why are you here?"

Ikki was a little amused. Although he didn't know who this girl was, he was still lucky or unlucky to meet Xiaozhi even though he was so many days behind.

"I asked you, guy, can you be more polite to others?

what! ”

The girl grabbed Xiaozhi by his ears and pulled him aside. The terrifying expression on her face instantly changed to an innocent smile.

"Uncle, can you tell us how to get to Nibi City?"

Wu Neng did not answer, but asked Ikki.

"Your friend?"

Ikki hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Hey..." Wu Neng sighed, shrugged and said, "Forget it, uncle is in a good mood today, and there are extra rooms available, so I'll lend them to you first!"

He turned around and said to the girl: "We are going to Nibi City, you can come with us."

"Really? Thank you, uncle!"

The girl pulled Xiaozhi over again and thanked Wu Neng seriously.

Riolu tugged at Ikki.

[Let’s just go with them, we happen to be taking care of them. 】

At this moment, the girl discovered Riolu hiding behind Ikki. She liked elves and jumped over and hugged Riolu.

"Wow! Such a cute elf! Is it yours?"

Facing the girl's eyes that were about to shine, Ikki scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Oh Xiaoxia! That elf is Ikki's friend, don't think about it, he won't give it to you."

Xiaozhi actually guessed what she was thinking. Xiaoxia's face turned slightly red, she put down Riolu, turned around and punched Xiaozhi.

"I didn't think so! Do you know each other?"

The girl named Xiaoxia is a little unbelievable. It seems that these two people will never become friends, but he seems to be much more powerful than Xiaozhi. His name is... Ikki?It sounds great.

"Let's just...get to know each other."

Ikki glanced at Xiaozhi with some embarrassment.

"Of course! We are very good friends!"

"Really? I didn't see it. It's probably you who shamelessly pestered others!"

"Who said that!" Of course, Xiaozhi couldn't admit Xiaoxia's words, so he walked straight to Ikki, "Ikki, come and tell her if I am relying on you!"

"This one……"

Wu Neng, who had been left out for a long time, coughed on the side.

"Do you still want to go to Nibi City with uncle?"

"Of course! Please!"

With the cover of Wu Neng, Ikki naturally asked Xiaozhi to get rid of him, leaving him and Xiaoxia to continue their feud.

Pikachu came to Riolu and nuzzled Riolu affectionately.

"Pikapi [Riolu, I miss you so much, thank you for helping us that day, Riolu is the best!]"

Riolu shook his head and said: "Olu! [This is the result of your and his efforts together. I just dealt with it a little bit. How do you feel about this child now?"

Pikachu was silent for a moment, then laughed.

"Pika Pika [Riolo is right, although he is a bit silly, he is really my good friend.]"

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Nibi city center.

"Okay, this is uncle's home. You can choose the available rooms there yourself."

"Thank you, Uncle Wu Neng!"

Xiaoxia immediately picked up her backpack and rushed in first.

"Young people are so energetic! Hahaha."

Wu Neng told Yihui: "Uncle, I have to go out to buy something. You can handle it yourself and don't damage anything."

"Uncle Wu Neng, I would like to ask which direction the gym is located?"

Ikki grabbed Wu Neng and asked seriously.

"Tsk, didn't I tell you that you are no match for Xiaogang? Stay for a few days and then leave. Improve your strength first and then come back!"

"How will you know if it works if you don't try it?"

Ikki told Wu Neng categorically, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Even if you don't tell me, I can tell if I ask others. This is my first gym match, and I don't want it to end like this. So please tell me."

Wu Neng rubbed his head.Are all children today so difficult to deal with?I am really behind the times.

"Okay, okay, you win."

Seeing that Wu Neng was finally willing to speak, Ikki relaxed his serious look that had been maintained for a long time.

"Did you see the building over there? That's the Nibi Gym. Okay, I'm leaving. Don't get me into trouble!"

After that, Wu Neng walked out quickly.

【are you ready? 】

Riolu walked out of the room.If it weren't for Xiaogang's well-informed experience, he would have wanted to play.But since it's Ikki's gym competition, let him train more on his own.

"Well, I have no problem Riolu. You have to cheer for me when the time comes!"

[It depends on how you behave]

"I will definitely work hard!"

Ikki shook his fist vigorously in the direction of the gym.