Pokémon: My Online Friend Is Cynthia

Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Lycanroc

Sofu stroked his white beard and cheerfully said, "Starting from Poni Ancient Path, reaching the depths of Poni Canyon where Totem Kommo-o lives..."

"You’ll need to walk roughly a hundred kilometres along the way. Many wild Pokémon live there, and you may need to spend a night midway."

Julian nodded.

"I’ve prepared tents in my backpack. Spending a night in Poni Canyon won’t be a problem."

Poni Canyon in this era was not like the Poni Canyon Ash would travel through years later.

Especially Poni Canyon itself.

It was the most untouched place on Poni Island.

Mohn said, "I’ve been to Poni Canyon a few times. Why don’t I take Julian and Cynthia there?"

Sofu waved his hand.

"No. Since this is an island challenge, Julian needs to walk this road by himself."

He nodded along.

"That was indeed inconsiderate of me."

Sofu continued, "Since this is an island challenge, I will notify the Pokémon along the way. They will all take part in this island challenge of yours."

"Once you meet Totem Kommo-o, this trial will be near its end."

The island challenge was about gaining recognition!

Whether it was the island kahuna, Totem Pokémon, or island guardian, in the end, what mattered was whether they found you worthy.

As long as they were satisfied, you could pass the trials they set.

For example, Sofu had recognised Julian because of one bowl of radish soup.

From the island kahuna, one could obtain a Z-Ring made from a Sparkling Stone. From Totem Pokémon, one could obtain Z-Crystals.

Then, after gaining the island kahuna’s recognition, one could use Z-Moves repeatedly, rather than having the Z-Crystal disappear after a single use.

Mohn patted Julian’s shoulder.

"Julian, the only thing I can tell you is that the Pokémon in Poni Canyon are all very strong."

Julian smiled slightly.

"Perfect. Cynthia and I know a little about raising Pokémon. We should be able to pass through this canyon path."

Sofu nodded approvingly.

"It’s getting late. You should set off now."

Hapu waved her arms.

"Make sure you pass the trial and come back safely!"

"I’m still waiting for you to make me more delicious food!"

Gladion also shouted excitedly, "My sister and I will cheer you on!"

Little Lillie happily waved her arms.

"Do your best!"

Julian smiled and turned back, waving.

"With your encouragement, I feel full of strength now. I’ll definitely pass the trial smoothly!"

Hakamo-o also raised his head and roared.

Returning to his homeland again, he was practically bursting with excitement!

Along the way, any Pokémon guarding the mountain path could all be left to him!

Julian smiled and shook his head.

"Alright. I’ll leave them all to you, Hakamo-o."

Julian could also feel that Hakamo-o was exceptionally excited right now.

The Alola region carried a unique energy field.

When Hakamo-o stayed in this environment, his body truly became more lively.

Even Hakamo-o’s spirit rose with it, full of energy and fighting spirit.

They had not gone far when they heard a long, melodious conch sound from behind them.

Then, from the valley ahead, came a drawn-out wolf howl.

After that, faint bird cries rang out in the distance. As for sounds even farther away, they could no longer hear them from here.

Cynthia smiled slightly.

"It seems there really are trials waiting ahead."

Beside the wooden house, Mohn was a little worried for Julian.

"I wonder whether Julian can pass this trial smoothly."

Lusamine, however, saw things clearly.

"How did Julian describe his cooking when he made the food?"

Mohn thought for a moment.

"He seemed to say he knew a little."

She continued, "Then how did he describe his skill as a Trainer?"

Mohn’s expression became a little strange.

"It seems he also said he knew a little."

Lusamine finally asked, "Then what did you think of the meal?"

Mohn suddenly understood.

"Even Alola’s top chefs are probably only at this level, and Julian made it using ingredients he had only just discovered."

"His ’knowing a little’ doesn’t mean he only knows a little about cooking. It means there’s still a little about cooking he doesn’t know."

A true master would always keep the heart of an apprentice.

No matter how skilled you became, there was always something more to learn.

Knowing a thing or two was indeed a very clever way to put it.

Mohn decided that when people asked him in the future, he would say the same.

At this moment, Julian and Cynthia had already entered the canyon.

The first group of Pokémon testing them jumped out from every corner of the hills.

A red, upright wolf and a grey-brown wolf on all fours led six small Rockruff, surrounding them from every direction.

Julian smiled and said, "Rockruff, and Lycanroc, which Rockruff can evolve into during the day or at night. They’re very distinctive Pokémon of the Alola region."

The Rockruff howled fiercely, glaring at Julian and the others.

Midnight Form Lycanroc jumped down from the hill, staring at Hakamo-o with a pair of red eyes.

Lycanroc beckoned, signalling for Hakamo-o to attack.

Hakamo-o did not stand on ceremony either.

He raised his claws and directly struck Lycanroc with Brick Break!

Lycanroc also raised his claws, using Brick Break against Brick Break!

The two claws chopped together, and Lycanroc was immediately forced by Hakamo-o’s tremendous strength to press his own claws against his chest.

Then he slid backwards in a sorry state, both hind claws scraping two long claw marks into the ground.

The cries of the surrounding Rockruff immediately stopped.

No, wait...

How is this Hakamo-o so strong?

It was not as if Lycanroc had never fought Hakamo-o that came out from deep within the canyon before.

But not a single Hakamo-o had ever possessed strength this great.

Forget Hakamo-o. Lycanroc even suspected that Kommo-o might not necessarily be as strong.

What exactly had this guy eaten growing up?

The Midday Form Lycanroc also jumped down from the hill.

In the eyes of Alola’s Pokémon, ganging up was not much of a problem.

Hakamo-o’s expression did not change at all. He merely copied the way Midnight Form Lycanroc had acted earlier and beckoned to both of them.

Telling them to come at him together.

The two Lycanroc looked at each other. Midnight Form Lycanroc condensed sharp stones and fired them first at Hakamo-o.

Stone Edge!

A thick metallic sheen flashed over Hakamo-o’s dragon scales.

Iron Defense!

Stone Edge struck Hakamo-o’s dragon scales with crisp, ringing sounds.

It was actually rather pleasant to hear.

And after the sharp stones, Midday Form Lycanroc lunged forward.

Rock-type light gathered around him as the sharp stones in his mane stabbed towards Hakamo-o’s arm.

Accelerock!

With a clang, it still failed to break through his defence!

Hakamo-o grinned, and Julian calmly gave the command.

"Close Combat!"

Hakamo-o shook his scales, and Midday Form Lycanroc, who was still pressed against his arm, was thrown flying.

Hakamo-o’s two claws alternated rapidly.

In an instant, he struck Midday Form Lycanroc nearly twenty times.

Midnight Form Lycanroc howled and raised his claws, lunging towards Hakamo-o.

Hakamo-o met him head-on, knocked away Midnight Form Lycanroc’s claws, and instantly landed twenty punches on his chest as well.

Finally, Hakamo-o swept his tail across.

Midnight Form Lycanroc flew away at high speed.

Because that final tail strike was so forceful, Midnight Form Lycanroc flew even faster, landing at almost the same time as Midday Form Lycanroc.

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