[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham":3,"chapter-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-684":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Pokemon: The Reemployment of a Paldea Former Champion",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2324701,4546,"Chapter 684: Chaotic Strike Waterfall","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-684",684,"\u003Cp>In the bright battle hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today’s lesson is field training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The location is one of the Paldea Ten Scenic Spots: the Chaotic Strike Waterfall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down at the students gathered below, Luo Mu announced this news with calm composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pape, Mudan, and Pipa were already used to Luo Mu’s unpredictable methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Pipa raised her hand with concern: “The Chaotic Strike Waterfall is quite far—do we have to walk there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the “newbies” Wuli and Danyu froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did they realize that, as an academy with a long heritage, Orange Academy was not as modernized as Blueberry Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Blueberry Academy, they could easily head to simulated outdoor environments inside the Ecological Dome whenever they had free time, but here, reaching the wild required real, tangible distances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traveling even a little farther consumed considerable time, and it was impossible to cover all ecological and climatic environments in a single trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These limitations indeed made it hard for the two of them to adjust at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the five of them, Luo Mu, who had already anticipated this, crossed his arms and grinned proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I proposed this plan because I already had a plan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mudan raised her hand and deadpanned: “You’re not seriously suggesting we ride on Steelix’s back, risking being smashed out of the sky by a wild Hammerlocke, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu was speechless: “Do you really think I’m that kind of teacher?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first glanced at Pape, who immediately averted his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pipa also subtly turned her head away; only Wuli, blushing and flustered, and Danyu, still confused, kept their gazes fixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright,” Luo Mu raised both hands in surrender, “Actually, my custom RV has been delivered—it can carry all of you straight along Paldea’s national highway to the Chaotic Strike Waterfall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The round trip takes less than three hours, and if we’re late, we can camp in the bamboo grove near the waterfall—I’ve already informed Principal Cravel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, seems like you just want to show off your new car.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mudan cut straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu stared at her, baffled—how had this girl become even more sarcastic in just half a month? In the game, she’d never been like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he couldn’t deny her jabs were accurate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, he’d only planned to have the students battle each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this morning, when he stepped outside and saw his custom RV gathering dust in the new garage, he changed his mind and decided to drive straight to Tabletop City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did have a faint desire to show off his new car, but the Chaotic Strike Waterfall field training wasn’t just a spur-of-the-moment idea—it truly offered effective teaching opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Mudan was just teasing; the five of them generally followed Luo Mu’s arrangements without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomers Wuli and Danyu were even less likely to object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before departure, Luo Mu stopped the five and turned toward the battle hall’s entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before that, let me introduce a new classmate who will be joining us for the coming period.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Luo Mu finished speaking, five question marks appeared above the students’ heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another transfer student?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pape stared at the doorway in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wuli and Danyu looked equally puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were there other students transferring in besides them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the “person” entered, they were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It was a Pokémon they had never seen before, like a standing toy bear, incredibly cute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under so many stares, Bear Apprentice grew nervous, nearly tripping over its own feet as it shuffled into the battle hall and stood beside Luo Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.Is this the new classmate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming several times, Pape looked up at Luo Mu in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. For certain reasons, I agreed to help it grow stronger—so Bear Apprentice will train with you from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu nodded slightly and gave a brief explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unusual, a Pokémon as a classmate wasn’t beyond their acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, their attention shifted to Bear Apprentice itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pipa scrutinized Bear Apprentice and murmured: “It seems like it’s skilled in fighting techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Fighting-type specialist, Pipa could judge from Bear Apprentice’s gait and posture that it was clearly a Pokémon focused on physical conditioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mudan stared at Bear Apprentice, feeling a strange sense of familiarity, but couldn’t recall why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unrealistic to expect the shy Bear Apprentice to immediately bond with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the introduction, considering time, Luo Mu led the five directly out of Orange Academy to his parking lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matte silver RV immediately stunned the five kids, especially when they entered the cabin—its numerous functions and smart butler module left them in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst their praises, Luo Mu, satisfied, happily climbed into the driver’s seat to serve as their chauffeur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encouraged by Luo Mu, Bear Apprentice stayed in the rear cabin—hoping that during this hour-long ride, it would get along better with the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu hoped Bear Apprentice could at least communicate simply, rather than cowering behind him in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as a Fighting-type Pokémon, being timid would not only hinder its combat potential but also prevent its growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most Fighting-types maintain a “fearless heart,” relentlessly pursuing physical mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this could only be hoped for as Bear Apprentice slowly changed over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Luo Mu’s view, first helping Bear Apprentice overcome this immediate hurdle was the priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soothing music played inside the RV; Luo Mu faintly heard the students chatting behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just for Bear Apprentice, this was also a chance for Wuli and Danyu to quickly bond with the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flew—after an hour and a half, the RV stopped outside a bamboo grove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the scenery, Luo Mu, closing the door, felt a quiet sense of nostalgia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, he and then-Young Hammerlocke had confronted the group of Choplocke that had taken over this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, Yeguipeng defeated the Hammerlocke that stole Young Hammerlocke’s hammer and drove it to the grove’s edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Luo Mu found some Fruit Chews in the bamboo grove behind and brought them back to the farm, using their “ripening” trait to cultivate premium fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning here again, he wondered if anything had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Luo Mu recalled the past, the five, now more familiar with each other, stepped down from the rear cabin, with Bear Apprentice lingering nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, talkative Danyu had already bonded with Pipa and found common ground with Mudan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a shy, lonely child a year ago, Pape now acted like an older brother, walking alongside Wuli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear Apprentice didn’t rush to hide behind Luo Mu upon exiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this clear progress, Luo Mu was quite satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, follow me—we’re heading to the Chaotic Strike Waterfall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu called out, snapping the students out of their awe at nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Mu… Teacher, are you just leaving your car parked out here in the wild?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danyu, still adjusting to the new role, asked hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze lingered on the RV parked simply on the grass—she feared wild Pokémon might wreck it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like in her childhood home, Northward Village, wild Pokémon often unintentionally—or intentionally—damaged human structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was unavoidable when living near wild Pokémon habitats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I’ve taken precautions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding her concern, Luo Mu gave her a reassuring glance, then winked at the Mimikyu hiding in the RV’s shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the RV had built-in wild Pokémon repellent, Luo Mu preferred not to use functions that might affect specific Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes: biological control is the most eco-friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Mimikyu guarding the RV, he could safely lead the students deeper into the bamboo grove toward the hidden Chaotic Strike Waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near noon, the bamboo grove no longer held the morning’s mist; the bamboo stalks were no longer coated in dew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with spring approaching, new bamboo shoots rapidly grew leaves, erasing all traces of winter—the entire grove was lush and green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight filtered through sparse bamboo branches, casting dappled shadows on the ground; the golden-brown sheaths of new shoots gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a light breeze stirred through the grove; the tender new leaves rustled softer than the older ones, carrying a faint, earthy scent of bamboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So quiet—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pape whispered, feeling the damp soil beneath his feet—likely because they were close to the Chaotic Strike Waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it’s unusually quiet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Mu, walking ahead, kept glancing sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, this was probably because wild Pokémon avoided contact with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the tyrannical Choplocke group had been dealt with by Yeguipeng and Young Hammerlocke; it wasn’t strange for the grove to return to its former peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, his own Kingdra, which had left its Poké Ball, showed no signs of unusual emotional fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Kingdra possessed refined energy control and exceptional sensitivity to ambient energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything were amiss, it would detect it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Luo Mu expected, no wild Pokémon blocked their path or caused disturbances—they soon arrived at their destination: the Chaotic Strike Waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torrential water seemed to plunge from the sky, relentlessly pounding the rocks before flowing into the lake below, eventually feeding other waterways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of Paldea’s Ten Scenic Spots, the Chaotic Strike Waterfall’s grandeur rivaled the great waterfall at Big Pot Lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, unlike the single massive cascade in the game, here multiple smaller waterfalls clustered together into a spectacular cascade group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the silence of the bamboo grove, the lake beneath the Chaotic Strike Waterfall was bustling with life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many wild aquatic Pokémon make their home here, such as the Ducklett Pikachu had encountered before, along with common aquatic Pokémon like Marill and Swinub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Grimer he utterly despised could be found here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing the urge to “electrofish for revenge,” Pikachu glanced around and spotted a smaller waterfall with a stable ledge, pointing toward it: “Let’s choose that one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, everyone obediently followed his lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, on the way here, Pikachu had already explained what today’s field training would entail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still planned to have them battle each other to check for complacency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they lost this battle, they’d face a punishment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enjoying the sensation of being pounded by the waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waterfall Pikachu chose was no more than a tiny cascade, easily tolerable for all of them, so they didn’t mind at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, thinking about the free time after the battles, when they could splash around here at will, they grew even more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Ursa and Danyu aside, Piplup and Popplio genuinely looked forward to this natural wilderness—they’d experienced plenty like it during their travels with Nimo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Peony, the homebody was already pondering how to avoid getting into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the others were lost in their own thoughts, ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work, Pikachu quietly approached his bear disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at Pikachu crouched before him, the bear disciple tilted his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popplio and the others were fine—he was just a Pokémon, not a Trainer. Surely Pikachu didn’t expect him to command Pokémon battles too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear disciple tucked his small hands behind his back and fidgeted nervously with his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to grow stronger, not become a Trainer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pikachu had no idea what wild thoughts were swirling in the bear disciple’s head; his gaze settled on a slightly faster-flowing section of the waterfall, then said: “You probably guessed it already—this will be one of our fixed training spots from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aside from the time I spend going to the Orange Academy every other day, you’ll need to set aside time each day to train here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Pokémon’s growth is a long and arduous process; to achieve results, you must put in more effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the bear disciple wants to grow stronger, Pikachu will give him his full support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he plans to put the bear disciple through a classic, standard training regimen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The so-called waterfall training!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1976,"2026-06-20T17:11:50.049Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","27d7e9a22542795c635c928d33523b424ab9270dfc3146753aa39d2822c1381b","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-685","pokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-chapter-683",695,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpokemon-the-reemployment-of-a-paldea-former-cham-cover.jpg"]