Even for Wild Pokémon with the strength of an Elite Candidate, it is difficult to guarantee how many lingering ailments remain that cannot be completely healed within them.
Thus.
There are quite a lot of battles between Wild Pokémon.
However, meaningless battles are rare.
But now.
This group of Rogue Panda and Scyther are engaged in a meaningless battle.
The Rogue Panda currently fighting bears several wounds inflicted by Scyther's sharp scythes.
Meanwhile, Scyther's hard shell has different degrees of dents due to the heavy punches from the Rogue Panda.
This battle is definitely fierce.
Yet neither side's tribes seem inclined to interfere or intervene.
Indeed.
After Scyther's "Cross Cut" knocks down a Rogue Panda, cheers come from Scyther's side, although Rogue Panda's side is angered, they reluctantly carry their comrade back.
Then.
Another Rogue Panda and a Scyther step out and continue the battle.
Just like this.
Both sides experience victories and defeats, and they constantly send out tribesmen to fight.
Finally, after the battle, both sides just exchange some harsh words and then retreat.
It feels like a bizarre fight.
But Natsuhiko noticed something.
Given how they fight, with injuries accumulating on each one, it's normal for their strength to stagnate in the end.
Yet, he observed during the observation.
Whether from the Rogue Panda side or the Scyther side, the Pokémon going into the battle are not weak, they have strong presence, each possessing at least Gym Leader Level strength.
This is quite intriguing.
With such circumstances, it's conceivable to have one or two Gym Leader Level Pokémon in the tribe.
But if every one sent into battle is Gym Leader Level, that's quite lavish.
Moreover, on them, Natsuhiko more or less saw some Crystal Stones.
These two tribes, in this far-off area near the Celestial Pillar, definitely count as two powerful tribes.
Each individual Scyther boasts strong combat ability.
On the Rogue Panda side, despite some playful pandas being average in strength, those few Rogue Pandas sent into battle are also strong.
This scenario is quite rare.
Natsuhiko squinted, stood still for a moment, then came to a conclusion.
"They don't worry about getting hurt. Either they have Pokémon that can treat their injuries, and the healing abilities aren't weak, which isn't cured by just dropping a Grass Arena.
Or they have special materials that can significantly aid their recovery."
This is the only way the two tribes can fight recklessly, honing themselves through battle to improve their strength.
Sustained such battles can help them steadily and quickly increase their strength.
But whether it's either of these two options, they intrigued Natsuhiko.
Doesn't he happen to need both?
Whether extraordinary healing Pokémon or restorative special materials.
Furthermore, these two tribes seem to have quite a few Crystal Stones, something he also needs to collect.
Thus.
Natsuhiko decided.
"Let's follow and see."
Compared to Scyther, which is sensitive to sudden movements, Natsuhiko chose to follow Rogue Panda.
He wanted to see how those wounded Rogue Pandas planned to treat their injuries.
Shrouding himself with psychic powers, carefully concealing his presence.
Holding Eevee in his arms.
Monferno already moves swiftly and lightly, causing no sound while navigating the forest.
Latios makes it even simpler, directly going invisible.
Just like this.
Natsuhiko and his team reached the inner territory of the Rogue Panda tribe.
Even though Rogue Panda counts as a powerful tribe in this area, with sufficient intimidation towards surrounding Wild Pokémon, it would be unexpected for a human to approach their inner territory.
And without making any rash moves, Natsuhiko from afar watched the Rogue Pandas' movements among the dense bushes.
Observed.
A few minimally injured Rogue Pandas, with help from their tribesmen, ate some Tree Fruit, applied some herbs, gradually recovering.
Given their strong physique, it didn't take long for them to stand up and walk.
But two severely wounded Rogue Pandas, after eating Tree Fruit and applying herbs, remained lying on the ground with furrowed brows.
In such cases, the other Rogue Pandas and playful pandas weren't anxious.
Skillfully, four Rogue Pandas lifted up two stretchers made of tough bamboo and carried them.
Then, two small playful pandas carried out about dozens of different kinds of Tree Fruit from a concealed tree hole.
A large group of Pokémon then headed towards the depths of the forest.
Witnessing the whole process, Natsuhiko was further convinced of his guess.
Continuing to conceal his presence, while making little noise, he tagged far behind the last of the Rogue Panda group.
Shortly after.
The Rogue Pandas arrived at a small hillside, where a dark cave lay at its base.
Regarding this cave, the Rogue Pandas hesitated not a moment and strode inside.
Natsuhiko, however, did not follow them in, only stared silently from afar.
Didn't keep him waiting too long.
About a dozen minutes later.
Six Rogue Pandas, indistinguishable now from those injured before, emerged from the cave with two playful pandas, chatting and laughing.
Judging from their external appearance, the wounds were entirely healed.