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Despite everyone's insistence on going together, Infernape's stubborn nature wouldn't allow anyone to defy his decision. His primary concern was the safety of Luffy and the others.
Even though Infernape was less than a year old, he was already very mature. This maturity had nothing to do with his age; it was his naturally steady and firm character. Even as a Chimchar, he had always been like this.
It was precisely because of this personality that Infernape could endure the endless, grueling training every day.
The others weren't happy about it and insisted on going together, leaving Infernape no choice but to take action.
In the end, Infernape defeated everyone, but he, too, ended up on one knee, exhausted.
...
"Hey~"
Early in the morning, Luffy stood outside Naruto's house, calling out.
Naruto, still sleepy, opened the door, wearing a Totoro onesie and staring blankly at the straw-hatted boy outside.
"What are you doing here?"
Naruto was confused for a moment, then suddenly remembered Luffy.
"I need your help with something," Luffy said directly, having long forgotten all of Sabo's lessons about etiquette and subtlety.
"Sure!"
Naruto agreed without hesitation.
"Thank you!"
Luffy shook Naruto's hand earnestly. Though he wasn't the brightest, he could sense Naruto's sincerity.
It could be said that this was the moment Luffy truly remembered Naruto's face and name.
"But what do you need help with?"
"My sister, Hinata—she hasn't come to see us for a while, and we're worried about her. I want Infernape to go with you to school and check on her. Is that okay?"
"No problem! I'm heading out soon, so he can come with me," Naruto patted his chest, then recalled something, "Hinata's been at school these past few days. She seems fine."
"But she hasn't come to see us!" Luffy felt a pang of sadness. "I want to know why."
Anyone who's watched One Piece knows how persistent Luffy can be. From Zoro to Jinbei, Luffy pursued each one of them relentlessly, bringing them aboard his ship no matter the cost.
Even the first time Luffy met Ace, despite being treated roughly, bullied, and nearly beaten to death by pirates, he stubbornly refused to betray Ace and Sabo, even while bruised and crying.
That's Luffy for you.
He couldn't just stand by and watch as his sister, whom he cared about, silently drifted away.
"Alright, I'll bring Infernape with me then. Where is he?"
"Here," Luffy pulled out a Poké Ball from his pocket.
In the next moment, Infernape emerged from the Poké Ball on his own.
These Pokémon, used to their freedom, truly disliked being confined in those Poké Balls. It wasn't uncomfortable, but it felt restrictive.
"Okay, follow me later. I need to wash up and eat breakfast first."
"Naruto! If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask me. I'll definitely help you!"
Luffy took a few steps forward, patted Naruto on the shoulder, and nodded.
"Yeah, you too!"
Naruto nodded back.
Thus, the protagonists of two worlds forged a friendship and bond in a third world.
"Ho ha."
"Alright, I'm heading back. Infernape, be careful! Take the emergency contact token from Typhlosion, and if something goes wrong, run back immediately!"
Luffy, feeling a bit worried, gave Infernape some final instructions.
Infernape nodded, understanding what needed to be done.
Afterward, Luffy left and rejoined Sabo, who was waiting nearby, to return to Mount Gorbo and await news.
Infernape stayed behind, waiting for Naruto to get ready.
Naruto quickly washed up and ate, not making Infernape wait long before heading out.
"Follow me!"
Half an hour later, Infernape stood on the wall of the Ninja Academy, observing the scene inside.
His first impression was that this place didn't compare to the Pokémon Academy in League City. He needed to find a way to get Hinata into the Pokémon Academy. Conveniently, Garp had mentioned that the Pokémon Academy would start recruiting its next class in a month.
Each year, outstanding students could recommend other children for admission, and the school would prioritize these recommendations.
With Garp and Dragon's status, and Sabo and Typhlosion's stellar performance as top students, Hinata's chances of being accepted were nearly 100%.
With Sabo and Typhlosion looking out for her at school, Infernape and the others wouldn't have to worry so much.
"Infernape, Hinata hasn't arrived yet. You can wait here; she should be here soon."
Naruto ran out from the school to inform Infernape, but his classmates, hearing that a Pokémon had arrived, curiously gathered around as well.
"Infernape looks a bit like Hokage-sama's summoning beast, Enma."
Ino observed Infernape closely, whispering to Shikamaru beside her.
"Infernape! Do you know any cool ninjutsu? Can you show us?" Kiba, along with Akamaru, who was naturally sociable, ran up to Infernape, asking excitedly.
The Inuzuka clan, having lived with canine companions for generations, had a high acceptance of Pokémon, especially those of the canine variety.
Infernape scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. Normally, he wouldn't bother with these little kids, but considering Naruto had just helped him and these kids were Naruto and Hinata's classmates, he reluctantly nodded, deciding to show them something.
"Yay!"
"Woof!"
Kiba and Akamaru jumped with joy, eagerly awaiting Infernape's display.
Infernape waved his hand, signaling them to step back.
The other students noticed the crowd and curiously gathered around as well.
Realizing that if this continued, even the teachers might come over, Infernape decided not to delay any longer and prepared to show something simple.
But then he had a thought.
He was here as Hinata's older brother. If he displayed great power, it might earn Hinata some respect and keep those pesky kids and that blond brat away from her.
The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. So Infernape discarded his original idea of using a simple 'Ember' and decided to try something more impressive.
"Ho ha."
'I'll use that move Ace talked about.'
Infernape pondered for a moment, deciding to execute Ace's idea.
Using a combination of Fire Punch and Flamethrower, he formed the 'Fire Fist.'
Without further ado, under the watchful eyes of the students, Infernape's right fist suddenly ignited with scorching flames, and he punched upward.
As his fist extended, a powerful pillar of flames shot from his hand into the sky.
"Wow!" The kids' eyes followed the flames upward, unable to contain their awe.
Infernape felt a bit embarrassed by the attention but secretly enjoyed it, deciding to show one more move.
Combining Flame Wheel with Fire Spin, he created the 'Flaming Rasengan.'
Infernape leaped into the air, spinning his body like a wheel while flames engulfed him. At the same time, he breathed out rings of fire, forming a vortex around him.
However, Infernape didn't launch the attack, worried it might harm the kids. He simply displayed the move and then stopped.
Even so, the students were left in awe, their eyes filled with admiration for Infernape.
"That was amazing!"
"So that's a Pokémon? No wonder my dad takes such good care of that Pokémon egg."
"These moves are as powerful as B-rank or even A-rank Fire Style ninjutsu!"
The students couldn't stop talking about it. For them, this was their first real introduction to the power of Pokémon.
From that moment on, every kid wanted their own Pokémon partner.
"Infernape, Hinata's here!"
Naruto's voice snapped Infernape out of his moment of showing off.
Infernape immediately focused and looked in the direction Naruto pointed.
Sure enough, he saw a little girl with white eyes, obediently carrying her school bag as she approached.
"Ho ha?"
Infernape noticed two men with white bandages wrapped around their heads following Hinata.
He remembered Sabo's words and nodded to himself.
Hinata really was a young lady, a noble.
Thinking this, Infernape was even more convinced that Hinata's family might have been the ones to lock her up.
"Infernape-nii?!"
Hinata, now closer, spotted Infernape among the crowd and exclaimed in surprise.
However, she quickly understood why he was there.
For some reason, despite all the hardships at home, Hinata could endure them, but seeing Infernape made her nose sting with emotion.
"Ho ha."
'Luffy misses you.'
Infernape gestured to Hinata, but unfortunately, their bond wasn't strong enough for Hinata to fully understand his meaning.
"What is this thing?"
One of the branch family members behind Hinata frowned, stepping forward to block her from Infernape.
Their duty was to protect Hinata, so they wouldn't allow anything strange to get close to her.
"Idiot, that's a Pokémon. Watch your mouth," the other branch family member, who was more knowledgeable, quickly pulled his companion back.
Pokémon were gaining popularity in Konoha Village, and even the Hokage greatly admired them. He didn't dare cause trouble now.
Especially with the rumors of a powerful group patrolling the village to protect the Pokémon, the villagers were even more cautious about not harming them.
"Ah?"
The other man, startled, quickly bowed to Infernape, "I'm sorry for the disrespect."
Say what you will, the Hyūga branch family's ability to read the situation was honed by their training under the main family. They knew when to bend and when to stand firm.
(End of Chapter)
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"With the village's ninjas and clans now preparing to train Pokémon, and with Hokage-sama's strong support, it's a good thing for the young lady to know such a powerful-looking Pokémon. Don't interfere; be careful, or the clan head might punish you," the more astute branch family member quietly advised his companion.
"You're right."
The other man nodded in agreement.
The two then turned to head back to the clan grounds. Their task was simply to escort the young lady to the Ninja Academy; anything beyond that wasn't their responsibility.
Now that their task was complete, even if Infernape intended harm toward the young lady, it would be the Academy's responsibility, not theirs.
"Infernape-nii, I've been training at home these past few days, so I couldn't come to play with you all."
Hinata wasn't a fool; she could guess why Infernape had come. During the past five days, she had wondered if her absence would make the brothers at Mount Gorbo worry.
"Ho ha."
Infernape nodded, not saying much. Hinata's words confirmed that Sabo's guess had been correct.
He glanced up at the gray sky. The winter season in the world of the Hokage made it seem like snow could fall at any moment.
Infernape then looked down at Hinata, noticing her nose was a bit red, likely from the cold. He extended a hand and ignited a small flame in his palm.
The surrounding temperature instantly rose, making Hinata feel much warmer. Her pale eyes stared blankly at the firelight.
Infernape's head already had a small, ever-burning flame, much like Charizard's tail flame. However, this flame was more like a part of Infernape's body. As long as Infernape wasn't in a state of battle or aggression, others wouldn't be harmed by the flame, nor would they feel its warmth.
"Ho ha?"
'Do you want to go see them?'
Infernape knew Hinata probably wouldn't understand what he wanted to convey, but he asked anyway.
As expected, Hinata couldn't understand.
They had only spent half a day together, and although they felt close to each other, that wasn't enough for Hinata to instantly grasp Infernape's meaning.
Infernape shook his head, deciding not to pursue the matter further. He would wait until school was over and then try to take Hinata to Mount Gorbo, to see what she wanted to do.
"Infernape-nii, are you going to come to class with me?"
Hinata, carrying her small bag, turned her head to curiously ask Infernape, her big eyes filled with hope that he would accompany her to class.
Infernape glanced at Hinata's innocent expression, scratched his head in resignation, and nodded. He had originally planned to find a quiet spot to observe how people in this world trained and fought, but it seemed that wouldn't be possible now.
"Great!"
Hinata smiled happily, then reached out her small hand to touch Infernape's, "Infernape-nii's hand is so warm, and it's so fluffy."
As a Fire-type Pokémon, Infernape naturally had a higher body temperature than other creatures, and his fur helped keep him warm, making his body even warmer.
So, Infernape allowed Hinata to lead him to the Ninja Academy, where he obediently sat next to her, ready for class.
Hinata seemed especially happy with Infernape's presence, her small legs swinging back and forth energetically.
Typically, the first class at the Ninja Academy was led by the homeroom teacher.
In Hinata's case, that teacher was naturally Iruka.
When Iruka entered the classroom and saw a large monkey sitting among the students, he was initially startled.
However, he quickly remembered the existence of creatures like Pokémon and silently marveled at the Hyūga clan's influence. To have such a strong-looking Pokémon as Hinata's summoning beast already—impressive.
Hinata and Infernape, of course, had no idea what Iruka had misunderstood.
The lesson soon began, and it wasn't long before Naruto and a few others jumped out of the window and ran off. Iruka merely shouted after them half-heartedly, already used to such antics.
This was just another day in their lives.
If there ever came a day when these few didn't sneak out, that would be truly terrifying.
Iruka would probably suspect he was under some kind of genjutsu.
Hinata listened attentively to the lesson, even though it was about dry theoretical material. She still paid full attention.
As for Infernape, he had already laid his head on the desk, nodding off.
Time passed.
"Infernape-nii, wake up~"
Hinata's soft, sweet voice was like the one her daughter Himawari used to wake Naruto in the morning.
Luckily, Infernape was always on alert, so he had only been lightly dozing. The moment Hinata called him, he woke up.
"Ha~"
Infernape stretched, rotating his neck.
He looked at the darkening sky outside and the empty classroom, feeling a bit disoriented.
He hadn't expected to sleep through the entire day.
"I should go home now, Infernape-nii."
Seeing that Infernape had finally woken up, Hinata breathed a sigh of relief. She had been waiting for him to wake up; she didn't want to leave him behind and go home alone, feeling that would be impolite.
"Ho ho."
Infernape pulled out an emergency contact token and showed it to Hinata.
"Um... I can't go. Father will scold me."
Hinata knew what the token meant and looked down in disappointment, unable to meet Infernape's eyes.
Infernape stayed silent for a moment, then put away the token and pointed to himself, then to Hinata.
"Do you want to come home with me?" Hinata guessed.
Infernape nodded.
"Oh, okay."
Hinata didn't think too much about it. Since she had visited Infernape's home, it seemed reasonable to let him see hers.
With her school bag on her back, Hinata led the way out of the classroom.
Infernape followed silently, a spark of determination in his eyes.
'Fully rested and ready.'
When Infernape and Hinata left the Academy, they were met once again by the two branch family members who had come to escort Hinata home.
The two men exchanged glances when they saw Infernape but chose to ignore him, not even bothering to ask Hinata about it.
This left Hinata, who had been preparing to explain, feeling a bit puzzled.
Once they were a distance away, Naruto appeared.
"Hinata's house is in that direction. I see her walking that way after school every day."
Naruto pointed in the direction Hinata and Infernape had gone and spoke to the figures behind him.
Behind Naruto stood six figures: Emboar, Typhlosion, Blaziken, Ace, Sabo, and Luffy.
"Thanks, Naruto! We'll take it from here. You should head home."
Sabo stepped forward, gently ruffling Naruto's hair.
"Yeah, don't worry Zephyr-sensei. This is our family matter," Ace added, spinning the staff in his hand.
"Don't cause too much trouble. I'm heading out," Naruto nodded.
His simple nature didn't let him see the fighting spirit emanating from Emboar and the others.
"Don't worry! I'll just punch Hinata's dad into the sky!" Luffy shouted, swinging his arms.
Naruto's face turned pale.
Had he just brought trouble to the village?
But Naruto quickly shook his head. He had already decided to help his friends, and he wouldn't go back on his word.
"Need my help? I could call Arcanine," Naruto offered, glancing worriedly in the direction of the Hyūga clan grounds.
He remembered Shikamaru saying that, currently, the Hyūga clan was the strongest in Konoha, not just in terms of power but also in numbers.
"No need. We don't want to drag anyone else into this. Go on, don't let anyone see you with us," Ace refused Naruto's offer.
They were prepared to stir up trouble, and while the League might punish them, Naruto, being from this village, could face severe consequences if he got involved.
From what they had seen earlier, Naruto's position in the village might already be precarious.
"Alright, I'll leave then."
Naruto hesitated for a moment, but seeing their determination, he nodded.
However, he secretly resolved to hurry back and tell Grandpa about this!
Ace and his group watched Naruto leave, then began making their way toward the Hyūga clan's grounds.
Along the way, their presence naturally attracted attention, especially since Emboar and the other Pokémon looked both powerful and impressive. It was hard not to notice them.
Even the Anbu had taken note of Ace and his companions and quickly reported the situation to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi furrowed his brows in deep thought.
He suspected that the kids and Pokémon were headed for the Hyūga clan, but he couldn't determine their relationship with the clan.
He recalled hearing earlier that Infernape had been very close to the Hyūga clan's young lady, Hinata, and seemed to be her summoning beast.
But according to the Anbu's report, the kids and Pokémon looked quite displeased, as if they were heading to cause trouble.
"...Notify the League's inspection team and have them keep an eye on the situation. We won't intervene," Hiruzen decided after careful consideration.
On one side was Konoha's prestigious Hyūga clan, and on the other, the new powerhouse that was the Pokémon League. Hiruzen knew which side he should lean toward.
Besides, he had been looking for an opportunity to suppress the Hyūga clan.
If these kids were indeed going to stir up trouble with the Hyūga clan, it would work in Hiruzen's favor.
He could then step in at the right moment, playing the good guy and smoothing things over, earning goodwill from the League and a favor from the Hyūga.
Perfect.
(End of Chapter)
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