Kazuki glanced at the mission and guessed that in the original script, Ash had used Metapod in battle, constantly using Harden until it finally evolved into Butterfree after a forced "C-section."
That's probably why the System triggered this mission.
Kazuki then checked the mission reward.
Health Biscuits, which could increase a Pokémon's lifespan!
Wait, would they work on humans?
Just kidding. With the Health Biscuits, the short lifespan of Butterfree would no longer be an issue.
Kazuki had been considering whether to use a One-Star Potential Enhancement Mark to raise Butterfree to the Quasi-Elite level, given its 3 to 5-year lifespan.
But now, with the Health Biscuits, Kazuki's concerns were completely alleviated.
Without hesitation, Kazuki accepted the mission and carefully returned Metapod to its Poké Ball, letting it incubate in peace.
Just as Kazuki put Metapod away, a Pidgeotto flew down to forage.
"Caterpie just evolved and needs to replenish its strength! Pikachu!"
Pika pika~
Before Kazuki could even finish his command, Pikachu was already ready for battle.
"Good! Pikachu, use Quick Attack to close in, then Thunder Shock!"
The Pidgeotto reacted swiftly, and even though Pikachu attacked from behind with Quick Attack, it managed to dodge.
However, Pikachu was equipped with the Special Grade Light Ball, and its extraordinary electric discharge, combined with type advantage, quickly brought the Pidgeotto down.
Kazuki successfully captured the Pidgeotto, and since it was a advance-level Pokémon, Pikachu gained two levels, reaching level 9.
[Pokémon: Pidgeotto]
[Base Stats: 349]
[Level: Lv21 (Advanced)]
[Potential: Elite Level]
[Ability: Big Pecks—Prevents Defense from being lowered.]
[Moves: Sand Attack, Quick Attack, Gust!]
Kazuki was slightly surprised when he saw Pidgeotto's stats. Its ability was the rare Big Pecks, and its potential was an astonishing Elite Level.
No wonder, in the original script, Pidgeot had to wait over a decade, leaving fans with a lingering regret!
With Pidgeotto on the team, their combat strength had significantly improved.
While Kazuki was getting acquainted with the newly captured Pidgeotto, Misty's gaze toward him changed again: This Kazuki guy seems really impressive!
His Pikachu actually defeated a Pidgeotto that was so much higher in level!
I could wear my swimsuit, but he's not interested in watching me dance. What does he really want?
Ugh! Misty, why are you giving up so easily? He hasn't even earned a single badge yet!
Misty stomped her foot in frustration but accidentally stepped on something. She looked down and saw a Weedle.
"Ah!" Misty screamed and instinctively ran toward Kazuki.
This time, she was so frightened that she jumped onto Kazuki's back, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck and her smooth, fair legs naturally locking around his waist.
Misty's leg-locking skills were innate, making her perfect for deeper, special training.
"What's wrong?" Kazuki, still carrying Misty, turned around and saw the Weedle. "Oh? Another Bug-type Pokémon!"
The Weedle, having been stepped on and frightened, quickly scurried away.
Kazuki looked at the Weedle, feeling a sense of familiarity.
"Alright! The Weedle's already run away! You can get down now!"
Misty shook her head, her rapid breaths warming Kazuki's neck, and she still refused to let go.
Kazuki chuckled, but then he heard footsteps.
He remembered—there was a young boy dressed as a samurai training in this forest.
Kazuki immediately supported Misty's soft buttocks with one hand and sidestepped to avoid the playful swing of the samurai boy's toy sword.
Although the sword was just a toy and the boy meant no harm, this kind of brat definitely needed to be taught a lesson.
"Oh! You're quite agile! You must be a skilled Trainer!" The samurai boy laughed and put away his toy sword.
"Where did this brat come from? Didn't your parents teach you how to greet people properly? Or are you the only one in your family?" Kazuki wasn't about to let this brat off the hook and immediately launched a verbal attack.
"Yeah! That was way too dangerous!" Misty, still on Kazuki's back, immediately joined in, scolding the boy: "You're so naughty! You really need to be disciplined!"
The samurai boy, caught off guard by the dual scolding from Kazuki and Misty, quickly tried to explain: "Uh, sorry about that! I was looking for a Trainer from Pallet Town to battle!"
"I already lost to one Trainer from Pallet Town!"
"So I've been training hard and couldn't wait to challenge someone!"
"When I saw you two, I got a little too excited. Oh, and my sword is just a toy—it can't hurt anyone!"
"Sorry for scaring you and your girlfriend!"
"G-girlfriend?" Misty's face turned red at the mention of the word, and she suddenly became aware of Kazuki's hand on her buttocks, which he had used to steady her earlier. She felt even more flustered.
Misty wriggled her hips, embarrassed, and finally released her legs from around Kazuki, landing on the ground with a red face. "I-I'm not his girlfriend! We're just traveling together! I'm Misty, and he's Kazuki!"
"Even if it's a toy, your way of greeting people is still very rude!" Kazuki's impression of the boy wasn't great, and he even felt the urge to teach him a lesson.
[Ding! Mission Triggered: Defeat the Samurai using both physical and Pokémon battles to teach the brat a lesson!]
[Mission Reward: Sharp Beak—Using this item increases the power of Flying-type moves by 20%! Host's resistance to poison increases by 50%!]