Not Being a Trainer This Time

Chapter 870 - 436: The Hidden Trial of Naoki Ranch, Unlocked!

This move Hurricane made the already battered Meowscarada lose its ability to battle.

The storm gradually subsided.

The young Indeedee came forward holding a bottle of Life Sheep Milk and fed it to the Meowscarada.

Not long after, the injuries on Meowscarada were healed.

"Unfortunately, you failed the Storm Trial." Naoki spoke to the girl while noticing another person approaching.

"Wow, that was strong!" The girl seemed to still be in shock from the battle.

Yang recognized this girl who had arrived before him and said in astonishment, "Nanako? How did you get here so quickly?"

"Yang?" The girl called Nanako turned around. Seeing Yang didn’t surprise her, and she explained, "I was just nearby in Porto Marinada Town, so I came by for a challenge. Are you here for the trial too?"

Yang nodded, noting from Nanako’s expression that she had apparently failed.

Naoki looked at the two with interest, realizing they seemed to know each other.

In terms of the internal workings of the Paldea League, they probably counted as colleagues, right?

Nanako shifted her attention from Yang, checked the injuries on Meowscarada, and then raised her hand to ask:

"Mr. Naoki, can I try some other trials?"

"Of course." Naoki replied with a smile, "Which trial would you like to challenge this time?"

Nanako glanced around. There were quite a few Pokemon from the ranch gathered around the battle area, some looking even stronger than Dragonite, Pawmot, and Gogoat.

Thinking it over, Nanako asked, "Mr. Naoki, are there only the Grass, Storm, Thunder, and Metronome Trials here on the ranch?"

Naoki could see right through the girl’s thoughts.

With a mysterious smile, he said, "Not only those. Besides the four main trials, there are some hidden trials on the ranch. But only by passing at least one of the four can you qualify for the hidden ones."

Like the Double Battle Trials of Koraidon and Flutter Mane...

If challengers still feel unsatisfied, then he might invite Calyrex and Giratina to show what the true gods are capable of.

Nanako’s eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this.

"Hidden trials?!"

Yang, standing nearby, was also quite surprised.

Based on what he learned from the school forum, the existing trials were already exaggerated. He couldn’t even imagine how difficult those hidden trials could be...

Naoki nodded slightly, "Yes, but you guys are not yet qualified to challenge them. To do so, you must first defeat these Pokemon of mine."

Dragonite, Pawmot, and three Gogoat stood behind him, looking at the two challengers along with Naoki.

Nanako was extremely curious, "Mr. Naoki, can we have a preview? Please!"

However, Naoki was adamant, choosing to keep it a secret: "No way! If you want to know, then come and challenge the trial!"

Given the situation, a battle was inevitable! Yang immediately thought.

"Nanako, if you’re not challenging the trial, let me battle Mr. Naoki!" Yang couldn’t wait any longer.

Hidden trials? He must become the first Trainer to unlock the hidden trials of Naoki Ranch!

"Yang, that’s so rude." Nanako said disdainfully.

She initially wanted to challenge the Grass Trial again, but Meowscarada needed to rest for a while after the fierce battle to relieve stress.

So, Nanako stepped aside.

Yang stepped onto the battle ground, realizing that the rancher before him was from the same generation as their chief Champion.

Perhaps because the chief was acquainted with Naoki, he had entrusted Naoki to give special training, trials, and tempering to these Champion-level Trainers to further their training.

He realized the chief’s great intention!

"Mr. Naoki, please guide me!" Yang said earnestly.

Naoki nodded and asked, "Do you need an introduction?"

Yang shook his head, "No need, I’ve already studied in advance."

The strategy guide recorded every detail of the trials, covering each Pokemon’s special abilities, custom moves, battle styles, and points to note.

One could say that the trials Mr. Naoki created were completely open to challengers, based on the experiences of countless predecessors.

Though having all the cards exposed is unfair in normal Pokemon battles, not one person has passed the trials so far.

What does that tell you?

There are only two possibilities.

One is that Mr. Naoki is incredibly strong; the other is that all challengers are weak.

Yang: "..."

Naoki was unaware of what this challenger was pondering.

He nodded and asked, "Alright, since that’s the case, I won’t say more. Your friend just challenged Dragonite’s Storm Trial, which trial do you intend to take on?"

"Thunder Trial!" Yang replied without hesitation.

"Thunder Trial, huh?" Naoki was a bit surprised but nodded, "Pawmot, it’s your turn!"

"Pamo!"

With a crisp call, a pink-furred Pawmot flew out from behind Naoki and landed on the battlefield.