A seed shot out from the sprout on Turtwig's head, nding directly in Gible's mouth.

  Leech Seed!

  As soon as the seed appeared, it exploded into life, sprouting thorny vihat filled Gible's mouth, growing outward in an effort to break past its teeth.

  The se was both bizarre and oddly “harmonious.”

  A wave of disfort surged through Gible’s body, and it instinctively wao spit Turtwig out.

  But Gible khat it had only mao push Turtwig into this position because of its element of surprise.

  If it let Turtwig go, and the oppo became prepared, Gible would surely lose!

  "Hold on! Use Fire Fang and Dragon Cw!"

  At this critical moment, Paul issued a decisive and.

  Gible’s eyes gleamed with resolve. Fmes erupted around its teeth, instantly burning the encroag vio ash, with the fire steadily extending deeper.

  While Fire Fang inflicted signifit damage on Turtwig, Gible's cws glowed green as it unleashed a cle barrage on bsp;attacks.

  For a brief moment, Turtwig regretted its choice. Leech Seed was effective, but it had pletely filled Gible’s space, leaving no room to execute other moves. All Turtwig could do was rely on its innate survival instinct: Struggle.

  But it was futile!

  As time passed, Turtwig's movements weakened until it eventually went still. Only then did Gible release its grip, spitting out Turtwig’s scorched head. The defeated Pokémon colpsed to the ground.

  Another victory fible.

  "Poké Ball, go!"

  With the battle won, Paul pulled out a Poké Ball and tossed it.

  The ball hit Turtwig's body, transf it into red light and drawing it inside.

  Ding! Ding! Ding! Snap!

  After a few shakes, the Poké Ball burst open.

  Despite its injuries, Turtwig reappeared on the ground, struggling to support its battered body. Its gaze fixed on Gible, eyes brimming with defiand determination.

  Moments ago, Turtwig had truly been uo fight. For now to resist capture and stand again was no longer a matter of strength—it was sheer willpower.

  “Shaa~”

  Surprised by Turtwig’s resolve, Gible refrained from attag. Instead, it smiled and gave Turtwig a thumbs-up.

  You’ve got guts, buddy.

  “Bzzt-bzzt!”

  Nearby, Elekid stood with arms crossed, nodding in approval.

  Even it had to admit that if Gible had caught it like that, it wouldn’t have been able to escape.

  “Vul~!”

  “Ursa~!”

  “Bliss~!”

  The other Pokémon chimed in, their respect t.

  Receiving such reition, Turtwig could no longer hold on. With a faint smile, it colpsed to the ground.

  “Blissey, use Heal Pulse.”

  Paul finally spoke.

  “Blissey~!”

  Following the and, Blissey wasted no time in healing Turtwig.

  After the treatment, Turtwig’s injuries were mostly healed. As it lifted its head, it saw Paul standing in front of it, a new Poké Ball pced on the ground.

  “Twiiig~”

  Without hesitation, Turtwig raised its "hand" and tapped the button on the Poké Ball. It was drawn ihout any struggle.

  Looking at the Poké Ball in his hand, Paul’s thoughts wao memories of aurtwig—a Torterra from his past.

  After a moment, he took out his Pokédex to s the newly captured Pokémon.

  Turtwig

  Type: Grass

  Ability: row (Boosts the power of Grass-type moves when HP is low)

  Gender: Male

  Moves: ch, Tackle, Razor Leaf, Leech Seed, Sor Beam, Energy Ball, Sand Tomb, Growth, Synthesis

  Height: ...

  “Not bad. It’s worth keeping.”

  After reviewing the data and recalling its performan battle, Paul pocketed the Poké Ball with a satisfied nod.

  A Pokémon with this level of talent was already on par with Elekid.

  Its ability to learn so many moves not only demonstrated strong learning potential but also reflected its extetle experience.

  Over time, Pokémon often fet rarely used moves if they don't train or battle sistently. This is one of the reason why most Pokémon in the real world only know three or four moves.

  The Pokémon behind Paul seemed pleased that Turtwig would be staying. A team full of hardw, talented Pokémoed an enviro where everyone could grow strether.

  There was no room for Pokémon who could drag doweam's spirit—a sehat Paul and his Pokémon all shared.

  “e out.” Paul said, tossing the Poké Ball.

  “Twig~!”

  Now ier shape after its treatment, Turtwig greeted the surrounding Pokémon and begaing acquainted.

  “Let’s do a test. Turtwig, use Tackle on Elekid. Elekid, ter with Quick Attack.”

  After giving the Pokémon a few mio familiarize themselves, Paul initiated a quick test for Turtwig.

  “Twig~!”

  “Bzzt-bzzt!”

  The two Pokémon exged a gheir expressions sharpened as they focused on each other. After putting some distaweehey charged forward.

  Turtwig’s Tackle carried incredible momentum, its small body bursting with surprising power.

  Elekid's Quick Attabsp;relied on speed, enhang its impact, and seemed slightly more explosive than Turtwig’s move.

  Whewo collided, they appeared evenly matched at first.

  But to everyone’s surprise, within seds, Elekid began to falter.

  “That’s enough.”

  Paul ehe test, stopping the Pokémon from tinuing the csh.

  Uackle, Quick Attabsp;wasn’t suited for prolorength-based struggles. In a test of raw power, Tackle proved superior.

  For Turtwig to overpower Elekid within just a few seds was a testament to its strength and mastery of the move.

  While Tackle wasn’t particurly practical in battles, its high proficy would make it easier for Turtwig to learn more powerful moves like Take Down, Double-Edge, and Giga Impabsp;iure.

  “This one’s got a solid physique. Perfect for testing out a new idea." Paul thought, pleased. He then instructed the rest of his Pokémon to begiraining:

  “Today, no battles. Train your moves individually. Refle your previous fights and foproving your moves’ power. Work on four aspects: speed, strength, burst power, and tration.”

  “Elekid, focus on Thunder Punch. Work on eliricity to a single point to increase its pierg power.”

  Elekid had been improving rapidly. Previously, training had focused on stamina, speed, and trol. Now it's time to work on strength and burst power.

  “Gible, train Dragon bsp;and Fire Fang. Focus on energy trol and try to extend the range of your Dragon- and Fire-type attacks.”

  With its limited reach due to short limbs, Gible could be greatly from teiques like “Fire Proje” and “Dragon Cw Shadow,” which would extend its attack range.

  “Ursaring, keep w on Fire Punch. Focus on enduring the fmes. The goal is to burn yourself. Once you achieve that, you’ll be pleting the first phase.”

  If Ursaring could burn itself, it would mean it could activate its Guts ability at will, eliminating the need for items like Fme Orbs. Pairing this with an Eviolite would give it a massive advantage in a close bat.

  “Bzzt!”

  “Shaa~”

  “Ursa~”

  The three Pokémon responded and begaraining.

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