After the mission completion prompt faded—
Gu Qiu clearly felt the difference.
The small body in his arms was no longer trembling in fear.
Instead—
It leaned closer.
Softly.
Trustingly.
The earlier panic had completely disappeared.
"Little one, you're hurt, aren't you? I'll take you to the Pokémon Center."
"Pika."
Pika-Itachi appeared coolly beside him, adjusting his forehead protector with a composed motion.
"Good work, Itachi."
Gu Qiu took out three energy cubes.
One for each.
Ralts stared curiously at the Psychic-type cube placed in her tiny hands.
It was translucent, faintly glowing with a soft lilac sheen.
Different from:
Pikachu's yellow Electric cube
• Frogadier's blue Water cube
Psychic cubes looked almost crystalline.
She held it carefully.
Feeling the gentle energy pulsing inside.
"This is food," Gu Qiu said softly.
"Like theirs."
Pika-Itachi and Frogadier were already eating happily.
Especially Frogadier.
Grinning foolishly.
That carefree smile—
It really did resemble Naruto.
Seems the template affected more than just abilities.
Even personality.
Ralts hesitated.
She had never seen something like this.
Gu Qiu gently stroked her head.
She trembled instinctively—
Then slowly relaxed.
Not used to being touched.
But not rejecting it either.
"I'll feed you."
He took the cube and placed it near her lips.
The moment it touched—
Warmth surged into her body.
Comfort.
Gentle.
Safe.
Her eyes brightened beneath her long purple bangs.
No one noticed.
She began eating faster.
Gu Qiu smiled faintly and opened her status panel.
[Pokémon]: Shiny Ralts
[Ability]: Telepathy
[Type]: Psychic + Fairy
[Description]: Timid by nature. Avoids hostility and senses emotions. Drawn to positive feelings and warmth. Shares emotional state with its trainer.
[Potential]: Top Grade
[Level]: 13
[Moves]: Growl, Disarming Voice, Confusion, Teleport
Top Grade.
And she had already mastered Teleport.
A high-difficulty technique.
Gu Qiu's eyes flickered with approval.
Strong potential.
Just timid.
That could be nurtured.
Plans changed.
With Ralts injured and exhausted—
Forest training would end early.
"Frogadier. Itachi. Return for now."
Both obeyed immediately.
Now—
It was just him and her.
"Ralts," he asked gently,
"Would you like to become my Pokémon?"
What she did next surprised him.
She reached out her sensitive horn—
And pressed it lightly against his chest.
Right above his heart.
Feeling.
Listening.
His emotions.
Was she… teasing him?
Gu Qiu chuckled.
He took out a Poké Ball.
"Ralts."
She tapped the button herself—
Opened it—
And walked inside willingly.
Capture successful.
No resistance.
No struggle.
Only trust.
Gu Qiu's smile widened.
The Queen cultivation plan—
Officially begins.
He made a silent vow.
No one would ever bully her again.
He released her again immediately.
She curled back into his arms naturally.
That seemed to be her favorite place.
She nuzzled closer.
"Ralts…"
Then closed her eyes.
Fell asleep.
Peaceful expression.
Completely safe.
"She must be exhausted."
She had run for her life.
Used Teleport in crisis.
Overdrawn her stamina.
Her body was dusty.
Messy.
But Gu Qiu felt no disgust.
Only protectiveness.
"Let's get you healed first."
"And then a bath."
He opened navigation.
Pewter City.
Full-speed sprint.
Unlike before—
He wasn't training.
He wasn't grinding.
He was moving with purpose.
As a Shadow-level ninja—
When he truly accelerated—
The forest blurred.
He reached the outskirts of Pewter in just over an hour.
Normally—
The Viridian-to-Pewter journey took most trainers half a day or more.
At full pace—
Five hours maximum.
Previously he moved slowly for training.
Now—
He controlled his speed carefully.
Not too fast.
Didn't want her sleep disturbed.
Soon—
City gates came into view.
"Almost there."
He slowed down once pedestrians appeared.
No need to draw attention.
A few minutes later—
He stood before the Pokémon Center.
Like most cities—
It was one of the tallest, most luxurious buildings.
Bright.
Clean.
Secure.
Gu Qiu exhaled softly.
Forest arc—
Concluded.
Pewter City—
Next stage begins.
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