Upon hearing these words, Flutter Mane's surroundings were shrouded in shadows, and in the next moment, its body merged into the shadows, disappearing from sight.
Naoki surveyed the surroundings, unable to spot Flutter Mane, but he knew it was still nearby, just invisible to him.
This is Phantom Force, disappearing into the shadows, then launching an attack at the opportune moment.
Sometimes, this move isn't just for offense; for a Pokemon like Flutter Mane, the functionality of Phantom Force far exceeds its power.
"See, like this, we can't see you. In battle, you need to learn to use this, appearing and disappearing like a true ghost, striking at the critical moment to launch a deadly attack on your opponent."
For example, choosing moves with advantages based on the opponent's type, such as Mystical Fire, Power Gem, Psyshock, or Shadow Ball, to launch an attack.
"Alright, come out!" Naoki said.
Flutter Mane's form gradually materialized.
Even though it was expected, witnessing this scene firsthand, Naoki still found it quite wondrous.
No wonder it's a Ghost-type Pokemon!
To adjust Flutter Mane's routine to match that of the others in the ranch, Naoki specifically called over three tough and resilient Gogoats to serve as sparring partners for Flutter Mane.
After understanding Naoki's intention, the three Gogoats unleashed all their energy, with a surge of dense Grass Energy sweeping out like a tide.
"Baa!"
In the blink of an eye, Grassy Terrain covered half of the ranch.
The fur on the Gogoats also began to emit a white glow, a special effect triggered by the Grassy Terrain activating their Grass Pelt trait.
Observing this scene, Naoki compared the Grassy Terrain after consuming the Tree of Beginning Leaf with the previous Grassy Terrain.
"The effects seem more exaggerated." The grass formed by the Grass Energy looked incredibly real.
On the ground, a green energy glow emanated, and Naoki clearly saw a continuous influx of green energy into the Gogoats.
At this moment, Flutter Mane used Phantom Force to attack one of the Gogoats.
A wound appeared on its body.
However, in the next second, the green glow from the Grassy Terrain surged into that Gogoat's body.
In the blink of an eye, the wound vanished.
Seeing this, Naoki's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "Instant recovery? Such an exaggerated healing ability!"
It's well known that Grassy Terrain can restore stamina to Pokemon on the ground, but under normal circumstances, the amount restored is minimal.
But now, the healing effect of the Grassy Terrain was significantly enhanced.
Is it because the Gogoats have been eating the Tree of Beginning Leaf? Or is it influenced by the Leaf Cake?
Naoki was shocked, yet somewhat regretful at the same time.
Because the recovery effect of Grassy Terrain also extends to the opponent's Pokemon.
This means, unless the Gogoats can one-hit KO the opponent's Pokemon, the battle would turn into a scene where you say, "Stop, you can't defeat them like this!"
Gradually, Flutter Mane and the Gogoats battled for three hundred rounds, with the Gogoats unscathed, while Flutter Mane was left panting with exhaustion.
In the end, it simply lay down on the ground and fell asleep immediately.
Naoki: "..."
Helplessly, he could only return Flutter Mane to the Poke Ball.
The Gogoats then turned around, their eyes sparkling as they looked at him.
"Baa~"
Naoki approached and patted each Gogoat's head, smiling as he said, "Such good kids, you've worked hard!"
The Gogoats enjoyed his touch, letting out happy growls: "Baa~"
What fabulous little darlings!
So well-behaved and reliable, Gogoats are just adorable!
Naoki couldn't help but smile.
At that moment, he recalled how the Gogoats earlier released a massive amount of Grass Type Energy, covering the back mountain, giving him a bold idea.
Clearly, the Gogoats can control this Grass Type Energy.
So here's the question: Can they control the energy forming the Grassy Terrain to only affect their side, to prevent the opponent from recovering?
Naoki felt this wasn't an impossible task, just that it required high demands on the Pokemon themselves.
For instance, the Pokemon's affinity and control over energy.
If they can reach a certain level of familiarity, reaching a peak state, then they could fully command these energies!
Thoughts swirled in Naoki's mind as he continued to pat the Gogoat's head.
At that moment, the Gogoat he was rubbing suddenly let out a joyous growl: "Baa~"
Naoki was slightly taken aback.
In the next second, he saw a surge of massive Grass Type Energy emerging from the Gogoat's body.
This energy instantly formed a vast area of Grassy Terrain.
Witnessing this, Naoki was momentarily dazed and then looked at the Gogoat in bewilderment.
The Gogoat raised its head, meeting his gaze with clear, water-like eyes.
Its expression seemed to affirm something to him.
Naoki looked at the Gogoat, then suddenly noticed his hand touching the Gogoat's horn.
At that moment, an unbelievable idea popped into his mind.
——Could it be that the Gogoat perceived everything he just thought of?
It's common knowledge that Gogoats can use their horns to sense human emotions.
Because of this, they don't need commands, running in perfect harmony with their rider, assisting humans for 5,000 years.
And now...
So, could it be?
Naoki murmured, "What I just thought in my mind, can you accomplish it?"
The Gogoat nodded happily, looking quite pleased: "Baa~!"