Quickly catching up to Beedrill and its group's strength, and having at least six main Pokémon to use, this is the primary plan for Natsuhiko at the moment.
Professor Oak revealed that there will be a tournament shortly.
The impact could even be greater than the "Lily Youth Competition," and at that time, Natsuhiko doesn't think it will follow the six-to-three selection format like the "Lily Youth Competition."
Having six main Pokémon should be the minimum requirement.
Beedrill and its group's strength has inevitably entered a plateau, which is the perfect time for Monferno, Latios, and the others to catch up.
"Let's go." Natsuhiko said to a few Pokémon: "According to the description of the successful escaping hunter, they started from here, bypassed the 'Giant Cave,' and advanced in the direction of 'Ripple Bay.'
We can't ensure whether S has hidden things along the way, so it's best to follow their route once, and also let you all stretch your muscles."
While speaking, he stepped forward.
The four little guys showed different expressions.
Monferno cracked its fists, and the flame on its tail grew fiercer.
Latios also appeared somewhat excited. In Rayquaza's Alternate Space, it had seen the powerful Hydreigon and the even more powerful Rayquaza. It had also witnessed the combined strength of Beedrill's group. Knowing its identity, Latios was eager to become stronger.
It's worth mentioning that Natsuhiko hasn't told Latios that Ono is her sister Latias.
Little Eevee raised its head and walked at the front. Its trait allows it to serve as a team's "scout" well in the absence of Alakazam.
For the first time independent of its mother, Little Six-tailed timidly followed closely by Natsuhiko's side, its snowflake-like tail raised high, seemingly prepared to bury its head in the tail at any moment.
Natsuhiko didn't force Six-tailed to immediately match Monferno and others.
Think about it, when Latios first engaged in wild battles, it wasn't as good as it is now.
But now?
Latios swiftly darted through the woods, looking eager to battle with Wild Pokémon, making Natsuhiko chuckle silently.
It didn't make Latios wait long.
A group of Liepard regarded this few "weak-looking" Pokémon as prey.
Liepard are relatively common Pokémon in this forest.
They have capricious temperaments, like to approach secretly with nimble movements, then execute a sneak attack with a fatal blow.
However.
Their ambush appeared quite abrupt in Eevee's perception.
Eevee, walking at the front, didn't expose them, but squinted at Monferno and Latios, making a few gestures.
The two Pokémon instantly understood its meaning.
The mutual momentum between them provided them with enough ability to formulate tactics independently.
With Eevee providing intel, Latios devising the tactics, and Monferno acting as the tactical vanguard.
Only Little Six-tailed looked bewildered, completely unaware of what they were communicating.
"Don't panic, follow my command." Natsuhiko's gentle voice rang in Six-tailed's mind.
Upon hearing this voice, Six-tailed, facing the approaching threat, felt its panic calmed and nodded deeply.
"Oss!"
As Latios' voice rang out.
It startled the Liepard on the tree branches, ready to launch an attack.
Before the Liepard could react, Latios' figure flashed, and Monferno appeared in its place.
A fist wrapped in dark red energy descended vertically, accompanied by the snow-white crystal that fell from Eevee's body and merged into it, punching one of the Liepard on its cheek.
With a crisp "crack," the Liepard fell straight from the branch, hit the ground, and flipped its eyes, losing its combat capability.
The surrounding Liepard finally realized what was happening.
"Six-tailed, Frozen Wind." Natsuhiko's voice echoed in Six-tailed's mind.
"Awoo—"
Though it was Little Six-tailed's first battle, it had seen its mother battle before.
A chilling gust mixed with snowflakes exhaled from its mouth. Monferno spread its palm, a flame covering it, and as the flame expanded, Six-tailed's "Frozen Wind" didn't affect it at all, yet the neighboring Liepard suddenly felt the temperature drop, shuddered, and slowed down.
The sky gently sprinkled tiny snowflakes, intensifying the sudden chill's impact on Liepard's movement.
"Oss!"
A scorching "Dragon Breath" spat out, knocking down one of them.
"Buyi!"
Eevee's short limbs moved rapidly, an "Electric Flash" made it leap high, and brilliant stars spewed from its mouth, sweeping another Liepard.
Monferno finished the last of the cleanup.
With a light leap, it spun in the air, dodging the pincer attack of two Liepard, one above and one below.
Striking the upper Liepard's abdomen with its fist and stepping on the lower Liepard's head.
Bang! Bang!
With the fall of the last two Liepard.
This battle, which at first seemed like a sneak attack, was quickly wrapped up as the Pokémon struck first.
"Buyi~~"
Eevee, Latios, and Monferno clapped hands, the three Pokémon approached Six-tailed, smiling at it.
"Awoo~~"
Six-tailed blinked its pure, blue eyes, full of surprise.