With some of the originally calm and peaceful Pokémon on the plains quickly retreating.
Accompanied by a slight trembling of the ground, a group of Linoone charged in from all directions, surrounding Natsuhiko and the three Pokémon.
Faced with such an array, the three little ones have indeed grown up quite a bit, showing no sign of fear, but silently returning to Natsuhiko's side.
Even.
Little Eevee crouched down, its body arched, constantly barking at the Linoone.
"Buyi~~Bu~~yi——"
It thought it was quite imposing.
Actually, in the eyes of Natsuhiko and the Linoone, it just seemed a bit adorably fierce.
The intimidation surely didn't work.
Instead, it made several Linoone show contemptuous expressions.
How did their kin get beaten up by such a little guy earlier?
However, after surrounding them, the group of Linoone did not rashly launch an attack.
They were waiting for something.
"Roar——!!"
A sound full of intimidation came from not far away.
The loud sound and the undeniable aura within it immediately stopped Little Eevee's adorably fierce barking.
Little Eevee sniffed its nose.
"Gr-r-r!"
Monferno stepped forward, gently pulling Eevee behind him, staring intently at the approaching Pokémon not far away.
The intimidating roar just now came from that Pokémon.
Also black and white in color, but it walks upright on its two feet, hunched over, sticking out its tongue, looking somewhat like a thug from the Alola Region's Skeleton Team.
It's clear at a glance that it's not a gentle and kind Pokémon.
Its steps also seem quite powerful.
"Obstagoon."
Linoone's evolved form.
More accurately, the evolved form of Galar Form Linoone.
Originally, the Pokémon Linoone only had two forms: Zigzagoon and Linoone.
But due to the influence of a special environment, the Galar form Linoone has an additional evolved form.
Which is the Obstagoon now slowly approaching Natsuhiko and them.
Obstagoon is very aggressive, but it rarely initiates attacks.
Because they use various taunt tactics to make the enemy attack first, then use their unique technique "Block" to defend.
"Block" is a technique currently known to Natsuhiko that only Obstagoon can acquire and master.
The general effect is similar to "Defend," which can block most technique attacks.
But unlike "Defend," "Block" does not have the priority of the "Defend" technique.
That is to say, the activation speed of this technique is not fast and cannot be instantly effective.
But "Block" has a characteristic that the "Defend" technique does not have.
That is, if "Block" successfully intercepts the opponent's contact-type attack, Obstagoon will use its unique aura and intimidation to greatly reduce the opponent's defense power.
This allows Obstagoon to unleash more powerful offensive abilities.
This is why Obstagoon is aggressive but often does not initiate attacks, instead constantly taunting the opponent, angering them, making the opponent attack out of anger.
This is their battle style.
But since Natsuhiko knows this characteristic of Obstagoon, he naturally won't let the Pokémon fall for it.
So he held back Monferno, which was preparing to charge forward.
Moreover.
From the aura of Obstagoon's roar just now, it should at least have Gym Leader Level strength.
Dealing with Elite Level Linoone is no problem for Monferno and the others, but dealing with Gym Leader Level Obstagoon is still a bit lacking.
Even.
The Fighting Type is a four-times counter to Obstagoon, which is a Dark Type and General Type Pokémon.
But this four-times counter is not enough to make up for the gap in raw power.
Unless.
There was strong enough support to give aid.
"Oss."
But Latios tugged at Natsuhiko's sleeve, pointing to Obstagoon's arm.
On Obstagoon's arm was a menacing cross, seemingly to enhance its ferocity.
However, unlike ordinary Obstagoon.
This Obstagoon's arm also had a cross, but outside its arm was tied a rainbow-colored stone.
But hidden under its dense fur, it's not very noticeable.
Fortunately, Latios was observant.
Natsuhiko glanced at it briefly, lowering his eyes.
Temporarily unknown what it is, but it seems not to be simple.
Then let's defeat these Linoone and the Obstagoon to find out what it is.
Natsuhiko's hand brushed by his waist.
Also contemplating which Pokémon to choose.
After a bit of simple consideration, he held one, gently opening it.
"Intelligent Swinging~~"
The fan-holding Oranguru appeared beside Natsuhiko.
If.
Among Natsuhiko's team now, which one could maximize the battle power of the three little ones, far exceeding their inherent strength.
Such support is only provided by Oranguru.
Though "Illusion Space" would not apply to the three little ones.
But even without "Illusion Space," Oranguru's support abilities are undeniable.
Natsuhiko's idea is very simple.
He wants to train the three little ones more while they are not yet near the Celestial Pillar, where the Wild Pokémon's strength is supposed to be not very strong.
When closer to the Celestial Pillar, Wild Pokémon strength might be greater, and by then it might be too late to train them.