Chapter 7: Orange Blossom Forest—The Fierce Battle Between Bobo and Proud Bone Swallow!

Chapter Seven: Orange Blossom Forest, the Fierce Battle Between Taillow and Swellow!

As Zhang Feng gazed into the distance, he noticed a flock of Swellow flying toward him. The leading Swellow were noticeably larger than the Taillow, and their aptitudes were all green!

It seemed that evolved forms and stronger Pokémon generally possessed higher aptitudes than ordinary ones.

With the arrival of the Swellow flock, the Taillow and Starly quickly soared into the sky.

For a moment, the two groups of flying-type Pokémon began to confront each other, fiercely defending their territories.

Witnessing this, Zhang Feng was somewhat surprised.

He had assumed that Starly and Taillow were natural enemies and would engage in territorial battles. Yet, he hadn’t expected Swellow and Taillow to erupt into such a fierce conflict.

Curious, he and Treecko stood nearby, watching the aerial drama unfold.

The lead Swellow launched the first strike against the Taillow and Starly groups.

In response, the Taillow flock was visibly displeased and soon unleashed a barrage of moves, notably Quick Attack.

Facing the charging Taillow, the lead Swellow let out a roar, and countless Swellow surged forward.

Once the two clans clashed, it was as if the sky had become a rain of birds.

Occasionally, Taillow and Swellow fell from the sky, but comparatively, the evolved Starly proved stronger.

Wherever Starly flew, many Swellow fell.

Yet the Swellow were not easily defeated; as their name suggests, their spirit was unyielding.

Just look at Ash’s Swellow, a creature that could still fight after enduring a Thunderbolt from Pikachu—such grit was truly impressive.

Even after being defeated and crashing to the ground, the Swellow would rise again, determined to fight for their flock.

If one Taillow was no match, then three or ten would suffice.

In numbers, the Swellow greatly outnumbered the Taillow, since this was the Hoenn region—their native land.

Watching the brutal struggle among these wild Pokémon, Zhang Feng felt a deep sense of awe.

After more than an hour of intense battle, the surviving Starly and Taillow retreated with their wounded.

Those fallen on the ground—Taillow, Starly, and Swellow alike—were gravely injured, with many having lost their lives.

Faced with the scattered and wounded Pokémon, Zhang Feng felt a pang of sympathy. He took out numerous Oran Berries from his system’s storage.

Though common, these berries replenished Pokémon’s energy—just what these battered and near-defeated creatures needed.

“Treecko, let’s do all we can. Help as many as possible!” Zhang Feng said earnestly.

Treecko nodded firmly in response.

Together, man and Pokémon began their work.

Zhang Feng truly cared for Pokémon and could not bear to see them perish before him.

Still, it was just one person and one Pokémon—power was limited.

By the time they finished, night had fallen.

With Zhang Feng and Treecko’s aid, several hundred flying-type Pokémon regained their strength, expressing gratitude before many Taillow and Swellow flew off.

However, with the Swellow victorious, the Starly and Taillow had lost their homes and were forced to migrate further away.

After a long day, Zhang Feng and Treecko finally rested, savoring the rare joy of revitalizing these Pokémon.

Of course, Zhang Feng also used the system to check many flying-type Pokémon’s attributes, enabling him to heal them swiftly.

Most Swellow, like the Taillow, had white aptitudes; green was rarer, and blue was unseen.

Zhang Feng harbored little desire to capture them.

To him, any Pokémon he caught had to have at least blue aptitude, so that upon evolution, they would reach purple aptitude.

Aptitude tiers ranged from white, green, blue, purple, gold, red, to rainbow.

For ordinary Pokémon, red and rainbow aptitudes were nearly impossible; such levels belonged only to legendary beasts.

Thus, blue and purple were already quite rare.

Whenever a Pokémon with blue aptitude appeared in its base form, Zhang Feng was willing to capture it as a potential core member.

Typically, white aptitude was common everywhere.

Green aptitude appeared once in every ten to a hundred Pokémon.

Blue aptitude was one in a hundred or even one in a thousand.

Purple aptitude was at least one in a thousand or ten thousand.

As for gold, Zhang Feng had never seen one—probably only fully evolved Pokémon could reach that.

Moreover, aptitude depended on rarity; the rarer the Pokémon, the higher their aptitude.

The highest tiers, red and rainbow, were exclusive to legendary Pokémon.

Today, Zhang Feng had healed hundreds of Taillow and Swellow, but only one Pokémon with blue aptitude had appeared—a Taillow.

He intended to capture it, but if it refused to leave its flock, he would not force it.

His future companions had to be willing to fight alongside him and journey together.

Otherwise, forcing them would breed resentment, a cost too great.

That night, Zhang Feng and Treecko rested within the Swellow’s nesting grounds, protected by many guard Swellow, ensuring their safety.

The next morning, after breakfast, Zhang Feng and Treecko bid farewell to the Swellow flock and departed.

Before leaving, the Swellow leader gifted Zhang Feng some berries as food and thanks.

Smiling, Zhang Feng accepted and resumed his journey toward Orange City.

Just as he stepped beyond the Swellow’s territory, a Taillow flew toward him.

“Taillow!”

Hearing the flutter of wings and the call, Zhang Feng stopped.

Soon, a Taillow arrived at his side, holding a fish in its beak, signaling Zhang Feng to take it in.

Surprised, Zhang Feng marveled at the Pokémon’s gratitude.

Checking its attributes, he discovered this Taillow was the only one in the flock with blue aptitude.

Pokémon: Taillow

Occupation: None

Level: 14

Ability: Keen Eye

Type: Flying, Normal

Aptitude: Blue

Bond Evolution: Locked

Mega Evolution: Locked

Skills: Tackle, Sand Attack, Gust, Quick Attack, Steel Wing...

Affection: 80

History: Injured while protecting its flock, rescued by its trainer, now deeply grateful.

Hobby: Loves soaring in the sky, guarding its flock...

And so the story continues.