I Really Didn’t Want to Be a Trainer

The warm summer breeze blew, yet Teacher Lu couldn't help but shiver.

"Blastoise, should it learn your Ice-type moves?"

Liu Bo sat in his wheelchair, glancing at Lu Ye.

"Aren't you quite knowledgeable about snowy weather?"

This elder had once heard from Professor Samuel Oak about Lu Ye’s tactical use of snowy conditions.

At that time, Liu Bo had dismissed this young man with disdain.

But after this battle... his impression changed drastically, even sparking a sense of appreciation for talent.

"With your strength and character," Liu Bo said calmly, "the Ice-type knowledge I impart won't go to waste."

Teacher Lu slowly pulled out a question mark: ?

Liu Bo was one of the top antagonistic bosses in the special episode, a master of Ice-type usage. If Boss Giovanni symbolized "Earth," then Liu Bo was undoubtedly synonymous with "Ice and Snow."

Liu Bo's peak achievements included using Swinub to instantly defeat Lila and remotely commanding Delibird to solo Ho-Oh...

Teacher Lu swallowed hard.

A trainer of this caliber teaching Blastoise Ice-type moves?

This turtle was about to freeze the entire training ground into an ice sculpture!

"Water and Ice types have always been closely intertwined."

Liu Bo noticed Lu Ye's hesitation and said calmly, "Mastering the sturdiness and sharpness of Ice will also benefit the endurance of Water-type moves."

Water types have long been regarded by many trainers as synonymous with "healing."

For example, moves like Aqua Ring, Synthesis, and Heal Pulse...

The latter two are illegal moves.

Still, it shows that if a Water-type trainer wants to improve offensive power, drawing from Ice-type techniques is the best choice.

Teacher Lu’s Blastoise is known as a "battle-strategy healer" trinity.

In close combat, it wields "Ice Punch";

from a distance, it fires "Water Cannon";

it even has self-healing support.

If it learns Ice-type moves from Liu Bo, it might be heading straight for the championship...

"Ka-may!ヾ(⌐■_■)"

Inside the Poké Ball, Blastoise pushed up its sunglasses, a gleam of sharpness flashing in its eyes.

Consulting that Delibird about Ice-type moves—

Another trump card added!

Sensing Blastoise's mood, Teacher Lu’s expression grew complicated.

I’m starting to think maybe Blastoise was already champion material!

Both Sylveon and Blastoise on the team have the desire to grow stronger.

That motivation might be to better protect their family.

Of course... Teacher Lu knew the one most eager to grow stronger was undoubtedly the fearless Sirfetch’d.

(Sirfetch’d: ???)

After the Arceus incident, Teacher Lu's mindset shifted a bit.

As long as he took the little ones to train at the gym, with insurance and site protection, there was no fear of them wrecking the place!

Looking at Liu Bo’s earnest eyes, Teacher Lu sighed with emotion and asked:

"My understanding of Ice-types is still quite shallow... May I ask which move you plan to teach Blastoise?"

He had seen the move "Blizzard" once when clearing the Snowpeak Gym.

But that had already been analyzed and learned by Rotom in refrigerator form.

Moreover, "Blizzard" is a wide-area breath attack, not quite suitable for turret-like Blastoise.

Lu Ye’s heart stirred.

As long as that grudge-holding Giant Penguin wasn’t the one teaching the move, everything would be fine!

"I have seen your Blastoise," Liu Bo gently stroked the Swinub in his arms. "Ice Beam suits it well."

Hearing this, Teacher Lu was stunned.

"Ice Beam" has a 100% accuracy rate!

Though the chance of triggering the "Freeze" status is almost zero, the fact that it’s nearly impossible to miss is enough!

After all, when fighting Arceus, even Mega Blastoise missed one Water Cannon shot.

Wait a minute.

Lu Ye fell into contemplation. Based on his Blastoise’s personality,

would "Ice Beam" in its hands... perhaps directly become Ice Z?

The raging earth covered in miles of ice, or an instant-kill "Absolute Zero"!?

"Feels like the gym’s shield won’t hold up either..." Lu Ye wiped cold sweat.

"Ka-may!ヾ(⌐■_■)" Blastoise nodded slightly inside the ball, exuding a boss vibe.

This move could help our team achieve a great victory!

Seeing Lu Ye’s thoughtful expression, Liu Bo understood his dilemma.

A move taught by a fellow trainer is not only a favor but symbolizes a spiritual inheritance.

Liu Bo firmly believed Lu Ye would not disgrace the name of "Ice and Snow," and Lu Ye clearly understood the stakes, hence his hesitation.

The elder smiled faintly, "No need to be so serious, it’s just this old man’s way of thanking you... Besides, the Pokémon will also teach Blastoise the move for me."

Lu Ye was taken aback and looked at the sleepy Swinub in the elder’s arms—fat and tender, perfect for Dongpo pork...

Damn chef’s occupational disease!

Swinub lazily opened its eyes;

their gazes met, and Teacher Lu gave an embarrassed smile.

"Not Swinub."

The elder tapped his cane twice;

a white light flew out from the Poké Ball, and a sharp-eyed Delibird glanced over.

"It is my messenger. Over the next few days, it will teach Blastoise 'Ice Beam.'"

Delibird: (〝▼皿▼)

Teacher Lu’s eyelid twitched.

"So this penguin... no, Delibird, is going to stay at my place for a while?!"

"Don’t worry, it won’t come inside to disturb you," Liu Bo said calmly. "It can fly, and once its task is done, it will naturally return to me."

Teacher Lu looked at the Giant Penguin, which wore a fierce expression.

"Why did I ever give it such a crazy head..." Lu Ye fell into thought.

No big deal, it’s just freeloading energy cubes at my place again—several more.

As for the training location for Blastoise and Delibird... he’d have to ask Professor Rowan if he could borrow his backyard for a while.

Images of frozen withered ice shards, a ravaged courtyard, and a roaring van flashed through his mind...

"The renovation team really makes money."

Lu Ye looked up at the sky.

"Maybe I should suggest to Boss Giovanni... after the logistics company, he starts a renovation company?"

...

Pushing the elder’s wheelchair, Lu Ye and Ash’s group descended from Michina.

Looking back at the magnificent palace glowing in the afterglow, A-Jin looked serious and pinched his goggles on his forehead.

"An unforgettable journey," A-Jin said, turning to Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin’s red hair swayed as he put one hand in his pocket. "At least you came back alive."

"Haha, because I knew Teacher Lu was here," A-Jin said proudly. "He’ll definitely make it happen!"

Liu Bo sat in his wheelchair, the warm sunset casting light on his legs, the summer breeze carrying the moist scent of the river.

The wheelchair jolted as a group of noisy kids followed behind, making Liu Bo relax for the first time in a long while.

Gradually, this long-isolated elder turned his head and fell asleep.

"He’s... he’s asleep!" A-Jin was shocked.

That cold, ruthless Liu Bo actually relaxed!

"Don’t wake him," Lu Ye glanced over. "Or Swinub might unleash a Blizzard on you."

A-Jin scratched his head awkwardly.

Ash, carrying Pikachu on his shoulder, looked up: "Teacher Lu, I’m parting ways here to prepare for the Lily of the Valley Conference!"

"Good luck!" Lu Ye hadn’t yet told Ash about his own participation and said seriously, "You can definitely defeat Paul!"

Hehe, even Teacher Lu says I can win...

Ash shyly scratched his head, then his eyes burned with fighting spirit: "No problem! I’ll definitely make it happen!"

In the lengthening shadows of Lu Ye, Darkrai slowly rose, black cloth and white mist drifting in the wind.

"Goodbye, Lu Ye," it said.

"Goodbye," Lu Ye replied, "hopefully not again."

Darkrai’s expression was strange;

it exchanged a glance with Lu Ye and nodded in sync.

Next time we meet... it might be to fight some big guy again!

Then Darkrai regained its cold demeanor and disappeared into the shadows.

"Gengarrr~~(￣▽￣)／" the chubby little purple one said loudly goodbye.

"Mew~~" Mew followed Lu Ye, circling twice beside him, reluctant to part.

"Stay one more night," Lu Ye invited. "You and Togepi can play all night... I agree!"

"Mew!!" Mew’s eyes shone brightly as it nodded vigorously.

A white light flashed, and Sirfetch’d flew out of the memorial ball, waving its leek: "Gah!!"

I want to play all night too!

"You need to keep practicing Iron Slash," Lu Ye said calmly, retracting Ducklett into the memorial ball. "Set an example of effort and progress for the kids!"

"Gah! (´థ౪థ)σ"

Thanks for the invite. Just finished fighting Arceus, planning to go home and keep training!

Tonight returning home with Teacher Lu were Liu Bo’s Delibird and the 'internet cafe overnight' Mew.

Delibird would teach Blastoise "Ice Beam," probably staying three or four days.

Mew would use Teleport early next morning to return to the World Tree, like going back to bed.

After sending the sleeping Liu Bo to the station, he slowly woke and rasped:

"You all should go back."

"Same route," A-Jin grinned. "Let’s all head back to the city together!"

Liu Bo was stunned, looking at Xiao Yin, whom he had once kidnapped, raised, and had complex feelings toward.

Xiao Yin looked at this weathered elder and seemed to see loneliness beneath his cold exterior.

Xiao Yin’s expression was calm as he nodded: "Same route."

Liu Bo felt a block of ice in his heart slowly melting. He closed his eyes solemnly.

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"Whatever." A-Jin leaned against the jolting train, arms crossed, gazing out the window. "I don’t have that kind of leisure."

Xiao Yin was silent, following A-Jin’s gaze toward the glass window, which reflected the sleeping elder.

Like a winter’s chill, Liu Bo hugged a sleeping Swinub, a faint smile at his lips.

...

Pallet Town, Professor Samuel Oak's Laboratory.

Professor Oak hurried across the courtyard.

He had received a distress call from Dr. Show—Lu Ye and his group had been caught up in a battle involving Sinnoh’s three Legendary Pokémon.

Frowning deeply, Professor Oak returned to the lab and stared intently at the data on the screen.

This disaster... probably as he suspected—the revived Arceus would unleash fury!

"Can it be resolved..." Professor Oak worried, pacing the room with hands behind his back.

The two Pokédex holders from the Johto region, plus Lu Ye and Ash... it would truly be difficult to face Arceus!

The door opened, and Professor Oak said, "Green, you came at just the right time. It’s Arceus from the Sinnoh region..."

"Arceus..."

Green held his phone with a complicated expression;

the silver pendant on his chest reflected Professor Oak’s bewildered face.

"It was defeated by Teacher Lu," Green took a deep breath. "Ash witnessed it himself."

Professor Oak: ???

"Maybe it was Arceus’s trial, or Teacher Lu commanded the three Legendaries to deal a heavy blow to it..."

Green pondered, "In any case... the crisis in the Sinnoh region has been resolved."

Professor Oak was slightly dazed.

This, this...

He thought the Pokédex holders’ records were already impressive but never expected Lu Ye to break the record again?

Just recovering from the shock, Professor Oak forced a laugh:

"Haha, I knew it. I never make mistakes in judging trainers!"

...