Pokemon: A New Path-Chapter 522: Sensation caused by the Gogoat

Goldenrod City, Johto Region – Goldenrod Gym

Whitney, the Gym Leader of Goldenrod City, sat in her office, watching the livestream on her Rotom Phone.

Her pink eyes widened in disbelief as she listened to the conversation coming from the broadcast.

"Wait… It's just a dairy Pokémon?

Had she heard that right?

As everyone knew, Pokémon came in all types—some were drawn to battle, pushing themselves to their limits alongside trainers who aimed for the top.

Others preferred a peaceful, leisurely life, often raised by humans for companionship or as part of agricultural and production work, living on farms or in homes.

Unlike battle-oriented Pokémon, these Pokémon typically didn't receive specialized training or engage in competitive battles.

Could it be that Naoki actually trained these production-focused Pokémon?

That thought struck Whitney like a bolt of lightning.

And she wasn't the only one thinking about it.

Back on the livestream, Rival Serperior, the host, had come to a similar realization.

His curiosity burned brighter as he quickly asked, "Do you give Miltank special training?"

Naoki met his gaze and nodded. "To make them stronger, I did develop some specialized training plans for them. But over time, they began training themselves. I don't actually interfere much with their routines anymore—it's all through their own hard work."

"They trained themselves?"

Hearing that, Rival Serperior was momentarily stunned.

Had these Miltank always had such incredible potential? Or had Naoki devised a secret training method that allowed them to surpass their limits?

Almost instinctively, Rival Serperior blurted out his next question.

"How did you train Miltank to be this strong?"

But as soon as he asked, he realized how inappropriate it sounded.

Breeding and training techniques were often highly personal methods that trainers developed over years of experience. If Naoki had discovered a particularly efficient and effective training regimen, it was likely a closely guarded secret—something he wouldn't just share freely.

And it wasn't just Rival Serperior who was curious. The livestream chat exploded with messages.

[Are there any training tips for raising a strong Miltank?]

[I'd love to know! If I could train my Miltank like that…]

[Come on, wake up! This is a champion-level trainer's personal method. There's no way he'd just give it away for free!]

Naoki, meanwhile, blinked in confusion at Rival Serperior's question.

Train them? Didn't I already answer that?

He glanced at the eager-looking streamer, then at Miltank, who was standing proudly beside him. After a moment of thought, he finally understood.

They wanted to know the exact methods he used to raise Miltank to this level.

But the truth was… he hadn't used any groundbreaking techniques.

Miltank had worked hard on their own, developing their skills through sheer perseverance.

The only thing Naoki provided was a steady supply of nutritious food to help maintain their peak condition.

That was all.

Naoki shrugged and answered truthfully, "It's all thanks to their own dedication."

Rival Serperior's eyes lit up with understanding.

He got it!

Naoki had to have some secret training experience, but it was likely something he wasn't willing to share—and that was completely reasonable.

Rather than press the matter further, Rival Serperior respectfully changed the subject.

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed several lazy Gogoat lounging nearby.

He walked over and watched them curiously.

Three Gogoat were stretched out on the grass, basking in the sunlight. Their jaws moved slowly as they chewed lazily on their food.

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Rival Serperior turned back to Naoki. "These Gogoat… they're also dairy Pokémon, right?"

He had seen Gogoat Milk for sale at Naoki's ranch store.

Hearing the question, Naoki glanced at the Gogoat in question and nodded. "Yeah, they're part of our dairy production, too."

"In addition, the Gogoat also help tend the crops in the fields using their Grass-type energy," Naoki added.

Rival Serperior's eyes widened with interest. "Oh? So, which is stronger—Gogoat or Miltank?"

Naoki answered truthfully. "Gogoat."

"Huh?" Rival Serperior looked at the seemingly gentle and docile Gogoat, visibly surprised. "But they look so calm and peaceful!"

The livestream chat immediately lit up with comments:

[Streamer, go challenge them!]

[+1, I'm really curious about how strong those Gogoat are. If they're raised by a champion-level trainer, they must be powerful, right?]

[Gogoat are strong, but their single Grass typing makes them vulnerable. There aren't many Gogoat at a champion level. Why not test them out, streamer?]

Seeing the flood of messages, Rival Serperior smirked and looked at Naoki.

"By the way, Mr. Naoki, can I challenge the Gogoat? If I remember correctly, this is called the Green Grass Trial, right?"

But as soon as he finished speaking, Naoki gave him a sideways glance and asked, "Are you sure?"

For a second, Rival Serperior hesitated, but then he quickly regained his confidence. "Of course! Don't underestimate me—I might not look like it now, but a few years ago, I collected seven Gym Badges! I was just one short of entering the Unova League. My strength isn't weak!"

Seven badges…

Naoki sighed. "Alright."

He had intended to explain the trial's details before the battle, but before he could even open his mouth, Rival Serperior had already grabbed a Poké Ball from his waist.

"It's decided then! Go, Excadril!"

With a flash of white light, a small mole Pokémon with a dark brown body, white face, red streaks on its cheeks, and sharp steel claws appeared on the battlefield.

Naoki immediately recognized it.

"That's… an Excadril?"

Rival Serperior's Excadril had an impressively sturdy physique, clearly the result of dedicated training. Its forehead and claws gleamed with razor-sharp blades, perfectly suited for digging through the earth with ease.

"Please battle me, Mr. Naoki!" Rival Serperior said eagerly.

Naoki: "…."

After a moment of silence, he simply nodded. "Alright, let's begin."

The Battle Begins!

As Indeedee blew the starting whistle, Excadril wasted no time—it spun its claws rapidly and burrowed underground at astonishing speed.

This time, Rival Serperior had learned from his previous battle against Miltank.

This time, Takata was determined to overwhelm his opponent with a relentless offensive, securing victory in a single strike! He wouldn't give his opponent even a moment to catch their breath!

"Excadril, use Metal Claw!"

Underground, Excadril moved with incredible speed, its sharp steel claws gleaming as it prepared to strike.

A direct underground assault?

Naoki smirked slightly. "Grassy Terrain."

"Mehh…"

The next moment, vibrant green energy surged from Gogoat, spreading across the battlefield in a lush, glowing field of grass.

The spectators watching the battle were momentarily stunned.

[What was that move?!]

[Grassy Terrain? No, this doesn't look like the Grassy Terrain I know!]

What exactly was happening?

Beneath the battlefield, Excadril had already reached Gogoat's position.

The steel blades on its forearms spun rapidly, tearing through the soil. A sharp metallic gleam flashed from its claws as it lunged upwards, aiming directly at its target!

"Buzz!"

The Metal Claw attack landed, leaving a fresh wound on Gogoat's side.

However, what happened next caught everyone completely off guard.

A brilliant green light surged toward Gogoat's injury, wrapping around it like a gentle healing embrace.

In mere moments, the wound inflicted by Excadril vanished entirely.

"He… healed?!" Takata murmured in shock.

Meanwhile, in the chat section of the livestream, several trainers from the Kalos region had already pieced together what was happening.

[It really is Grassy Terrain! Only Grassy Terrain has the power to restore HP, but… did Gogoat somehow modify its effects? How is that possible?!]

[Is this another one of Naoki's secret champion-level training techniques?]

[You haven't seen anything yet! Gogoat is just getting started! Let's see what else Mr. Naoki has up his sleeve!]

Realizing that something was wrong, Takata refused to back down.

"Excadril, keep attacking! Don't stop!"

"Cha!"

Excadril responded, eyeing Gogoat warily.

Its instincts screamed at it—this opponent was powerful, terrifying even.

But it couldn't retreat!

Determined, Excadril rushed forward again, swinging its claws for another strike.

"Don't give it a chance. Gogoat, use Vine Whip." Naoki's voice was calm and composed.

With a light stomp on the ground, Gogoat summoned two thick, serpent-like vines that lashed out toward Excadril.

"Cha!"

Excadril barely dodged the first strike, leaping to the side at the last second.

The second vine came swinging—another narrow escape!

But the third—

Wham!

A direct hit!

The sheer force sent Excadril flying, tumbling across the battlefield before landing in a heap on the ground.

"Excadril, get up! You can do this!" Takata shouted desperately.

"Cha…"

Excadril wobbled, its vision spinning. The Pokémon was dazed, barely holding on.

Seeing this, Naoki's expression remained steady. "Gogoat, finish this."

"Mehh..."

A deep rumble vibrated from Gogoat's chest as it took a step forward.

The air around it shimmered with vibrant green energy, gathering into a glowing shape that slowly elongated—

A massive, ethereal green blade materialized in front of Gogoat, pulsing with raw power.

The entire battlefield froze.

The sight of the radiant sword reflected in the eyes of countless viewers watching the livestream.

At that moment, almost everyone felt an overwhelming sense of awe.

The chat section on Rotom's screen exploded with messages.

[!!!]

[What kind of move is THAT?!]

[That pressure… it's insane!]

[Why does this Gogoat feel completely different from the ones I know?! How did it do that?!]

The messages scrolled at breakneck speed as viewers struggled to comprehend what they were witnessing.

Under the watchful eyes of the audience, Gogoat shot forward like an arrow.

The massive, grass-infused blade gleamed in its mouth as it lunged at lightning speed.

Boom!

A brilliant flash of green light pierced through Excadril's body, followed by a powerful explosion at the point of impact.

As the energy dispersed, Excadril's form slumped to the ground, its body twitching slightly before going completely still.

The battle was over.

Gogoat calmly walked back to Naoki's side.

Naoki reached out and gently stroked its head. Without hesitation, the Pokémon turned and strolled back to the pasture, lying down once more in the grass, basking leisurely in the sunlight as if nothing had happened.

Naoki then stepped forward, looking at Takata—who was still frozen in shock—and said, "You lost."

Takata: "!!!"

He finally snapped out of his daze, his voice filled with disbelief. "That Pokémon just now… what was that?"

Naoki chuckled and nodded. "That was my Gogoat—the Pokémon responsible for the Green Grass Trial. Only those who can defeat them are considered to have passed the trial."

Hearing this, a terrifying realization dawned on Takata.

Who in the world could defeat a Gogoat like that?!

Even though Excadril had been overwhelmed almost instantly, Takata had caught a glimpse of the sheer power behind Gogoat's abilities during the short exchange.

A modified Grassy Terrain that rapidly restored the Pokémon's stamina—but unlike the usual move, it had been altered to affect only Gogoat itself, not its opponents.

Vine Whips that lashed out with monstrous force, capable of hurling smaller Pokémon through the air with a single hit.

And then… that mysterious, unknown attack.

Takata shuddered as he recalled the sight—Gogoat wielding that enormous, energy-forged blade like a warrior on the battlefield.

At that moment, he finally understood why the trainers of Paldea referred to a simple rancher as the Hidden Boss of the Paldea Region on the internet.

"Miltank, Gogoat… What about the other Pokémon on this ranch?"

Takata's gaze darted around in confusion as he took in his surroundings.

Could the strength of every Pokémon here truly rival that of Champions?

He turned his head, scanning the area.

There, he spotted a mysterious red Pokémon with a wild, battle-hardened aura and bulging muscles.

A Pawmot, draped in a cloak, floated in midair with an air of authority.

A Dragonite, its expression as gentle as ever, stood nearby.

A mysterious Pokémon, clad in a green coat, resembling a delicate human girl, observed the scene with quiet curiosity.

A majestic deer, bearing a massive ornate structure upon its head.

A fiery fish, its body flickering like flames.

A snow leopard, its piercing ice-blue eyes shimmering with an imposing presence.

A giant snail, its very existence exuding an ancient, primal energy.

Takata felt his breath hitch.

Could it be that every Pokémon here has already reached Champion level?!

At that moment, a single thought entered Takata's mind:

This place shouldn't be called Naoki Ranch—it should be called Champion Ranch.

Johto Region – Goldenrod City

Whitney sat in front of her screen, her mouth slightly agape as she watched the live broadcast in stunned silence.

"This… This trainer is incredible!"

Johto Region – Blackthorn City

Inside the Dragon's Den, Clair furrowed her brows as she stared at the display on her Rotom Phone, her expression unreadable.

"The Hidden Boss of Paldea. I never thought someone like that existed, let alone someone with so many Dragonites."

She lifted her head, her gaze sweeping across the sacred grounds of her family's Dragon Sanctuary, home to the revered Dragon-type Pokémon of the Blackthorn lineage.

The den housed a number of Dragon-types—but compared to the sheer number of Dragonite on that ranch;

A brief moment of silence passed before Clair wordlessly pulled out her Rotom Phone and forwarded the live broadcast to her cousin.

Meanwhile – Kanto Region

Lance, who was deep in a classified mission, felt his Rotom Phone vibrate. He glanced at the screen and saw two messages from Clair.

[Clair: …]

[Clair: The true Dragon Sanctuary.]

Lance: "?"

Frowning, he tapped on the link she sent.

The moment the live stream opened, the first thing he saw was a familiar figure standing amidst a flock of Dragonite.

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