He knows Pokémon better than me.

Chapter 4341 Lucario's Resignation!

Finally, the smoke and dust dissipated.

Wearing a bear-like garment, Lucario's head was facing down, with half of its body already embedded in the ground.

The "Iron Wall" move was used to attempt a defense immediately, but the defense failed.

However, it's not entirely ineffective.

At least, his body stood straight like a pillar, and his posture was quite pleasing.

There was no sound at all; it seemed to have been completely knocked unconscious.

—This friendly sparring match has now come to a conclusion!

"Bei!" "Wu He!"

The Pokémon watching nearby immediately started discussing it.

Even Lucario-senpai lost!

The little bear watching from the sidelines ran back to the other side of the open space and continued to hone its Nature's Wrath move against the ground.

My cultivation is still far from sufficient!

"As expected, wearing a bear costume is definitely stronger!"

Xiao Zhi also stood up and couldn't help but sigh.

Even with the enhanced waveguide power, it couldn't truly maintain parity.

But then again, should I have intervened and given Lucario a Mega Evolution buff?

Maybe they can last a few more rounds.

Mary: "."

She sat on a small stool, her face blank.

In the middle of a battle, they might shove their opponent into the ground like a green onion. Is this the fighting style of Alola?!

The battle ended, and the bear, having recovered from the oppressive atmosphere, returned to calm.

"lucky--!"

After letting out a long cry, it suddenly grabbed Lucario's legs and pulled it upwards with a jerk.

Poof!

Like pulling up a radish, Lucario was pulled out.

"Chirp chirp~!"

Magia immediately moved closer and unleashed two consecutive Flower Therapy Cannons from the left and right, finally waking Lucario up.

Of course, Magiana also thoughtfully gave the bear a shot—

Despite the latter's overwhelming victory in the second half, Lucario's earlier onslaught, especially the continuous barrage of dense wave missiles, still caused considerable damage.

"You've done very well!"

Ash stepped forward, patted the dust off Lucario, and comforted it with a smile:

"The main problem is that the opponent is just too outrageous~"

"."

Lucario was helped to his feet, his head bowed, and he remained silent for a long while.

It seems a decision has already been made.

three days later.

Lucario formally submitted his resignation to Ash and prepared to return to his backyard in Pallet Town.

"Resignation letter?"

Ash looked at the serious-looking Lucario in front of him, somewhat surprised.

Over the past six months, he has gotten used to seeing Lucario in the manufacturing area every day.

"Luca".

Lucario nodded, his expression serious.

The battle with the bear-wearing creature had a significant impact on it.

After nearly half a year of intensive manual manufacturing, its waveguide power has been greatly enhanced in terms of mental strength, and it can feel that it has indeed become stronger.

However, this improvement is far from enough; it must be transformed into combat power through actual combat.

Professor Oak's backyard is undoubtedly the most suitable place for actual combat!

Infernape, Sceptile, Heracross, and more

What it has in abundance there are all sorts of formidable opponents!

"I see."

Ash scratched his head; that was indeed the case. "Luca."

Lucario turned his head again and looked at the two old craftsmen in the castle's manufacturing area—

When the two Pokémon first arrived, the rookie Ironhide had its steel weapon placed obediently to the side, looking rather reserved.

The night before, both Pokémon had completed their final evolution.

His face instantly aged considerably, and the steel bar weapon in his hand transformed into a broken section of thick cement pillar, giving him the skilled demeanor of a seasoned construction worker.

Successfully evolving into a master craftsman also means that they have fully mastered the manufacturing methods of various high-tech tools.

Although it hasn't reached the level of using waveguides to break through to the rare level 4 for manual work.

But a regular level 3 is basically enough to clear everything after graduation!

Even if I don't stay here anymore, the castle can continue to operate normally.

Hearing this, Ash was a little touched. So Lucario was worried about the business here?

So he patted Lucario on the shoulder and said seriously:

"In that case, you can go back without worry. You don't need to worry about anything here!"

Judging from Lucario's increasingly enthusiastic expression, he's probably really itching to go back and spar with Infernape and the others.

Although here, Pokémon like Urshifu and Cinderace are quite strong.

However, the Galar team's maturity level is still quite different from that of the veterans in the backyard.

After the news spread, the Pokémon in the castle flocked over to say goodbye to Lucario one by one.

The most serious of them all is Cinderace, who has a mentor-student relationship with Lucario.

Melmeta's reaction, however, was much more exaggerated.

"Meta—!!"

It hugged Lucario tightly, tears streaming down its face, leaving the latter completely bewildered.

"hehe."

Xiao Zhi chuckled awkwardly beside him.

Right.

Meltan was able to evolve into Melmetal thanks to Lucario's daily use of its exclusive Experience Candy.

The same applies to the other Pokémon—

After creating Meltan's signature candy, Lucario at level 4 can naturally create experience candies for other Pokémon as well.

Unlike the experience candies available in the Galar region, these will not force you to level up; they will only improve the corresponding attribute abilities.

For example, if you eat Cinderace, its level won't increase, but the firepower of its fireball will be stronger.

The muscles of the Martial Arts Bear Master will become more solid, and the scallion soldiers' scallions will become more firm.

The Pokémon in the castle are naturally reluctant to see their reliable and generous senior Pokémon, who also gives out snacks, leave.

Even Marshall, who rarely makes an appearance, peeked out.

During this time, it has learned quite a few fighting moves from Lucario.

The farewell ceremony lasted until dusk.

Ash then took out a Poké Ball and looked at Lucario:

"I've already spoken with Professor Oak, and I'll send you back right away."

"Thank you for your hard work these past few days~"

Without Lucario, this family wouldn't have been able to develop at all!

No, even if it can develop, it will be at a snail's pace.

I estimate that I still need to devote a lot of time and energy to managing the castle ranch every day.

Lucario smiled, extended its fist, and gently bumped it with Ash's.

Both were waveguide users, and the moment their fists touched, a circle of light blue waveguide ripples spread out from it.

No need for many words; the sentiments between us have already been conveyed.

"Please give my greetings to everyone in the backyard!"

Ash then recalled Lucario into his Pokémon and used the Teleport device to send it back to his backyard in Pallet Town! (End of Chapter)