"Sirfetch'd."
Sirfetch'd stared blankly at Natsume.
In that moment, Sirfetch'd recalled all the efforts made along the way.
No matter the wind or rain, or the training under the sun,
In the forest, by the water's edge, on the high mountains, Sirfetch'd had challenged various opponents.
There were victories as well as devastating defeats.
Even on the farm, Sirfetch'd always held a desire for battle!
Was all of this truly just for its Farfetch'd?
Thinking carefully, when did it start to change?
Sirfetch'd remembered its past failure.
Suddenly, Sirfetch'd understood that its persistent frustration had always been its own weakness.
Looking at the youth before it, Sirfetch'd felt a sense of relief.
"Sirfetch'd."
Natsume looked at Sirfetch'd's expression and smiled: "Sirfetch'd, continue striving to be the best warrior on the farm."
"Sirfetch'd!"
Sirfetch'd told Natsume that it still aimed to be the strongest Sirfetch'd in the world!
"Ambitious."
Natsume praised: "You can do it!"
"Sirfetch'd, you will definitely succeed."
"Sirfetch'd!"
Pop Pop~
Yuki lightly clapped her hands and smiled at Natsume: "It seems like a happy ending for everyone."
Natsume thanked Yuki: "Thank you for your help this time."
Yuki waved her hand: "No need to be polite."
"However, I really didn't expect your Sirfetch'd to be this strong."
"If given the chance, I hope to visit your farm."
Natsume smiled: "You will be warmly welcomed."
"Deal."
Yuki looked at the time: "Oh no."
"It's almost patrolling time for me."
Natsume said: "Then I'll take my leave as well."
Sugimoto Ken urged: "Don't you want to stay and play a bit longer?"
Natsume shook her head slightly: "I have an appointment at Kushiro Ranch to check on their Miltank."
Natsume said as she recalled Sirfetch'd into its Poké Ball.
"Kushiro Ranch?"
Sugimoto Ken said: "I remember that's the gym leader's property."
"Gym leader?"
"Yes, the gym leader of the Country Ground type gym."
"Kushiro Ranch is his."
Kushiro Ranch ranks among the top three super ranches in the country.
It is quite normal for a Country-level Gym Leader to have such an enterprise behind him.
In fact, every Country-level Gym Leader, aside from their role as gym leaders, has their own business.
"Speaking of which, have you considered participating in the national championships, Natsume Gym Leader?"
Sugimoto Ken looked at Natsume curiously: "Your strength is so strong."
"I'm sure you would achieve a good ranking at the national championships."
The participants in the national championships aren't just those free Trainers; many City-level and even Regional-level Gym Leaders participate as well.
Natsume thought for a moment and replied, "I don't have any plans to participate in the national championships for now."
"For now, I still want to stabilize my farm."
"However, I will consider participating later."
Natsume said as she released Dragonite.
"Dragonite~"
Natsume sat on Dragonite's back and looked at Sugimoto Ken and Yuki: "Then we'll be on our way."
"Safe travels."
"You too."
After Natsume said this, she patted Dragonite's shoulder: "Let's go, Dragonite~"
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite carried Natsume and flew into the sky.
Kushiro Ranch.
"Misaki, come here."
A middle-aged woman wearing a straw hat called to the girl who was helping to milk Miltank inside the ranch.
"Just a second, Miltank."
The girl in blue overalls patted the Miltank in front of her and said, "My mom called me for something."
"I'll be back to milk you shortly."
The middle-aged woman shouted again: "Misaki, did you hear me?"
"Coming!"
Misaki responded, then took off her gloves that were covered in fresh milk.
"Moo~"
Miltank looked down at its somewhat swollen udders and urged with a sound.
Miltank produces a large quantity of fresh milk every day.
So if it isn't milked daily, its body will feel uncomfortable due to the accumulation of milk.
"Okay, okay."
Misaki laughed: "I'll be back soon."
The Miltank species has only females, while the corresponding male Pokémon is Tauros.
In most cases, Pokémon eggs are usually followed by their mothers.
However, Miltank's Pokémon eggs are somewhat special.
If they hatch a male, it will become Tauros.
If female, it will be Miltank.
"What's up, Mom?"
Misaki walked out of the ranch and asked her mother.
Harumi said: "A client is flying over soon; you should take Flygon and go pick them up."
"Eh? I'm going to pick them up with Flygon?"
Misaki asked in confusion: "Is it a big client?"
Harumi shook her head slightly: "He seems to only plan to buy ten Miltank."
"However, he is the Gym Leader of Morimachi and has a Dragonite."
"Wow, a Dragonite."
Misaki replied: "I want to go see!"
As she said this, Misaki climbed onto Flygon's back.
"Flygon, let's go~"
"Flygon~"
Flygon flapped its wings and flew toward the sky.
Harumi, watching Misaki fly off into the sky, thought with concern: This child really doesn't know who she takes after.
What will happen if she spends all her time at the ranch?
In the sea of clouds.
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite waved its arms to clear the mist ahead.
"Jirachi is here~"
Jirachi's figure flashed through the white clouds.
Natsume and the others were playing a game of hide-and-seek among the clouds.
"I'm about to catch you."
Natsume laughed: "Dragonite, let's charge in~"
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite sped up and darted straight out from the sea of clouds.
"Dragonite."
Breaking through the clouds, Dragonite suddenly froze in place as it looked at the scenery ahead.
The clear and vast blue sky and the lush green meadows suddenly rushed toward them!
They had arrived at Kushiro Grassland.
"Are we not playing anymore?"
Jirachi floated over from behind and asked in confusion.
Natsume reached out and brought Jirachi into her embrace: "Jirachi, look down there."
Jirachi looked toward the grassland.
The Kushiro Wetlands are famous for being a natural ranch even in the world.
Grasslands, forests, lakes, rivers, and wetlands, the rich ecological system is home to a variety of Pokémon.
The sky here is a deep blue.
The white clouds drift leisurely as if painted.
Groups of Mareep and Wooloo floated down like bits of white clouds, dotting the land below.
They dashed like bolts of lightning, enjoying their freedom.
A herd of Ponyta followed behind two cowboys riding Rapidash, sweeping past like the wind.
Countless blades of grass swayed their bodies in the direction they ran.
This is Kushiro Grassland.
"It's beautiful here, isn't it, Jirachi?"
"It really is pretty."
Jirachi nodded repeatedly.
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite spoke up at that moment.
Ahead, a Flygon was flying toward them.
A girl was sitting on Flygon's back.
"Hello, are you Natsume, the gym leader?"
Natsume's gaze was instinctively drawn to her prominent features.
They looked like the two distant mountains that pierced the clouds.
It was impossible to ignore.
"Yes, that's me."
Natsume pulled her gaze away: "And you are?"
"My name is Misaki."
The girl on Flygon's back smiled: "My mom said that you should be arriving soon."
"So she sent us to pick you up."
"Please follow me."
After Misaki said this, she told Flygon, "Let's go, Flygon."
"Flygon~"
Flygon turned around and flew downward.
"Dragonite~"
Dragonite flew beside Flygon.
"Natsume Gym Leader, your Dragonite looks well-bred; what does it usually eat?"
Misaki looked curiously at Dragonite beneath Natsume.
Natsume replied, "As for food, it's all crops produced on my farm."
"I see."
Misaki seemed very interested in Natsume's farm and asked many questions about it.
Natsume patiently shared about her farm with her.
As they chatted, they slowly descended beside a white yurt.
Next to the yurt was a large enclosure with at least ten thousand Miltank inside.
Two Indeedee were inside commanding a group of Aipom to help them with milking.
The air was filled with a rich milky aroma.
"Truly deserving of being a world-renowned natural ranch."
Natsume couldn't help but exclaim at the scene before her.
Misaki proudly placed her hands on her hips and said, "Hehe."
"This is just one of our pastures."
At that moment, Natsume felt her Poké Balls stirring with excitement.
Natsume looked at Misaki and asked, "May I let my Pokémon roam around here for a bit?"
"They haven't been to a place like this before."
"Of course, no problem."
Natsume then took out her Poké Balls: "Everyone, come on out."
"Awooo~"
Arcanine shook its head and immediately ran in circles around the spot.
Arcanine looked extremely excited.
"Sirfetch'd."
Sirfetch'd's eyes scanned the surroundings.
It was looking for any opponents to battle here.
Misaki looked at Natsume's Sirfetch'd and Arcanine and said, "How about letting my Flygon take them to play with Boltund?"
"Boltund has a lot of energy, and I think they should get along well."
Natsume remembered the group of Mareep and Boltund seen in the sky.
"Is that okay?"
Misaki smiled and replied, "Of course."
Natsume said, "Then Arcanine, Sirfetch'd, you can go play together."
Misaki told Flygon, "Take good care of them."
"Go ahead, Flygon."
"Flygon"
Flygon immediately flew toward the group of Mareep.
Arcanine, Dragonite, Sirfetch'd, and Glaceon followed along.
"Swinub~"
Swinub sniffed the air.
Its gaze was fixed on the Miltank.
To be exact, it was focused on the fresh milk flowing from their udders.
Swinub was feeling a bit hungry.
"Indeedee."
Seeing this, Misaki called out to the Indeedee inside: "Can you help me pour a bowl of fresh milk?"
Indeedee glanced at Natsume and the others, then nodded slightly.
Indeedee placed a bowl of freshly squeezed milk in front of Swinub.
Indeedee extended its hand, gesturing for Swinub to drink.
"Swinub~"
Swinub happily called out and immediately began to lap up the milk.
Natsume crouched beside Swinub and said, "Swinub, you need to thank them properly."
"Swinub~"
Swinub quickly raised its head to thank Indeedee and the Miltank.
Indeedee smiled.
It gave a slight bow to Natsume before returning to the Miltank.
"Indeedee is the big steward of our farm, and it manages many things."
Misaki introduced to Natsume while watching Indeedee's silhouette: "Indeedee took care of me when I was a child."
Natsume also looked at that Indeedee.
"To be honest, I've considered raising an Indeedee myself."
"Unfortunately, I've never encountered one out in the wild."
Misaki gestured for Natsume to follow her as they walked forward.
Jirachi perched on Natsume's shoulder, curiously looking around.
Lilligant and Kirlia walked alongside Natsume.
They did not join Dragonite and the others to play.
As they walked, Misaki said, "Indeedee is indeed rare in the wilderness."
"However, since you are a Gym Leader, you should be able to apply to adopt a pair from the Indeedee School, right?"
Indeedee can absorb positive emotions from other beings and convert them into their own energy.
Among them, emotionally rich humans are the best source of energy for them.
Therefore, most Indeedee Pokémon are quite affectionate.
Male Indeedee read others' emotions with the horns on their heads, acting like stewards, always by their Trainer's side managing everything.
It uses Inner Focus to predict its Trainer's actions and take care of their daily needs.
Female Indeedee are particularly skilled at caring for children.
They seek joy, gratitude, and happiness while taking care of people and Pokémon.
As a result, many capable individuals keep a pair of Indeedee at home.
To meet the needs of these people, the Indeedee School was established.
It is worth mentioning that even wild Indeedee voluntarily go to such schools.
Natsume said, "Indeedee School, huh? I'll look into it."
As the two spoke, they arrived at a greenhouse labeled Level 1A.
Inside, there were many smaller Miltank.
One Gothitelle was following a woman.
Gothitelle was helping her feed the Miltank with hay.
The hay consisted of regular straw.
Natsume quickly scanned the data on the Miltank present.
Their levels were not high, ranging from 3 to 5.
The individual values averaged around ten.
The potential was mainly ordinary.
However, Natsume did notice two Miltank belonging to a Gym Leader.
Before coming, Natsume had checked the information about the Ranch.
Kushiro Ranch categorized the available Miltank into 1A, 2A, and 3A.
Miltank's size, milk yield, and flavor were the basis for their classification.
"Mom."
Misaki called out: "The guests have arrived."
Harumi turned around and greeted Natsume with a warm smile: "Hello, Natsume Gym Leader."
"Has Misaki shown you our three areas yet?"
Misaki shook her head: "Not yet, I brought her here directly to find you."
After Misaki said this, she squatted down to greet a Miltank that had come close.
"Have you eaten well, Miltank~"
"Moo~"
Harumi glanced at Misaki with slight exasperation and then said to Natsume: "Natsume Gym Leader, the Miltank we sell here are classified into three categories based on the quality of the milk they produce."
"1A, 2A, and 3A."
"Although the quality varies, all of these children have great personalities."
"This is just the 1A area; if you're not in a hurry, you can have Misaki take you to explore the 2A and 3A areas."
"Also, have you learned how to milk a cow?"
Natsume shook her head slightly: "Not yet."
"Well, Misaki can teach you."
"After all, Miltank need to be milked daily, or they won't feel well."
After saying this, Harumi nudged Misaki with her foot: "Alright, stop playing."
"Take Natsume Gym Leader to explore."
"And make sure to teach Natsume Gym Leader how to milk cows properly."
Misaki ruffled her somewhat messy hair and got up: "Got it."
Misaki looked at Natsume and said, "Follow me."
"We'll first check out the 2A and 3A areas."
"Then we'll go help milk Miltank."
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