If Chase were simply entering the forest for an adventure and exploration, he definitely wouldn’t let go of such a great opportunity.
Especially since Chase now possessed Basic Pokemon Medicine in his mind.
According to the information within it, Cherubi’s fruit could be utilized extensively, and the value created in the end wouldn’t be comparable to mere Pokeblocks.
After all, the trade between the two parties was consensual.
Even if the leader of their tribe was dissatisfied, they couldn’t directly attack Chase.
However, he was currently asking for their help.
Otherwise, even if it were truly consensual, seeing their tribesmen trade away the fruit they had painstakingly cultivated just for the sake of gluttony, the leader would likely be disappointed in their lack of ambition while simultaneously dropping Chase’s impression score to rock bottom.
Having a good temper didn’t mean having no temper.
Leading a tribe to survive in the wild, the Cherrim tribe’s leader was absolutely no simpleton.
If it really came to that, Chase could basically forget about recruiting any Pokemon from this tribe to plant trees.
So, after one last glance at the Cherubi’s fruit, Chase firmly refused its trade request.
“Cherri~~” Visible disappointment immediately appeared on the Cherubi’s face, its little face scrunching up so much it could practically pinch a pebble.
“However…” Chase deliberately dragged out his tone at this moment, drawing the attention of all the Cherrim and Cherubi.
“If you still want Pokeblocks, you just need to do me a favor.” Just like before, Chase briefly explained his tree-planting plan to the Pokemon.
Although he still received a bunch of suspicious and confused looks, there were similarly a few who clearly showed interest.
“Cherri!” What are you all doing here!
The high-level Cherrim that had left earlier had appeared in front of the shrubbery at some point, looking sternly at its disobedient tribesmen.
“Cherri!” Go back right now!
With its command, no matter how reluctant the Cherrim and Cherubi were, they could only lower their heads and obediently return to the shrubbery.
During this, a few Pokemon still kept looking back at Chase with every step—or rather, at the remaining Pokeblocks in his hand.
But unfortunately, in the next second, their line of sight was blocked by the high-level Cherrim, and they had no choice but to scurry away faster with their tails between their legs.
“Cherri Cherrim!” Mr.
Ranger, you need to give me an explanation!
A look of indignation appeared on the high-level Cherrim’s face, but not only did Chase ignore it, he instead offered a Pokeblock right in front of it: “Don’t be angry, have a taste to cool your temper.” Cherrim: Cherri!
You’re trying to bribe me, do you think I’m that easy…
Nom nom nom…
So good!
Feeling the wonderful taste in its mouth, Cherrim instantly surrendered.
Cherrim: Let me tell you (chew chew chew) this trick won’t (chew chew chew) work on me!
I am (chew chew chew) a Pokemon of (chew chew chew) principle!
“But you’ve already eaten five.” Chase interrupted Cherrim’s speech, feigning innocence as he showed the Pokeblock box to it.
Cherrim: Cherri Cherrim Cherrim!つ﹏⊂ You’re the one who deliberately fed them to me!
You’re a bad person!
Cherrim tried to shift the blame, but unfortunately, its level of cunning was child’s play in the eyes of a crafty human.
So, Chase deliberately leaned close to its cheek and spoke the devil’s words in the gentlest tone: “You wouldn’t want your leader to know you sneaked so many Pokeblocks, would you~~” This time, Cherrim was scared so badly it didn’t even dare to “Cherri.” As for the reason, it had already been displayed in Chase’s [Eye of Insight]: Cherrim Level: 56 Gender: Male Type: Grass Ability: Flower Gift Potential: Blue Moves: Sunny Day, Dazzling Gleam, Growth, Morning Sun, Flower Shield, Helping Hand, Magical Leaf, Attract, Double Team, Weather Ball, Energy Ball, Petal Blizzard, Worry Seed, Solar Beam, Petal Dance.
Originally, Chase was wondering why the Cherrim he met earlier, despite not being at the required level, had already learned one of its typing’s ultimate moves, [Solar Beam].
Now it seemed that a fellow tribesman had taught it in advance.
Level 56 strength wasn’t considered top-tier in this nearby area, but coupled with the other Level 52 Cherrim, it was enough to elevate their tribe’s influence to its peak.
Unfortunately, even Pokemon in the wild still fell far short when it came to scheming.
It didn’t take much for Chase to trap it in his routine.
But this didn’t matter, as he was about to achieve his goal.
“Cherri.” The Cherrim leader strode out of the shrubbery, pulled the high-level Cherrim back with one motion, and shielded it behind itself.
High-level Cherrim: Cherri Cherrim Cherrim~(*≧▽≦)ツ Goodness, its mood instantly shifted from cloudy to sunny.
Since the leader was present, Chase didn’t waste any more words.
After linking the two of them with his Capture Styler, he began the formal negotiations.
“Cherri.” Human, I really don’t like the methods you used.
The Cherrim leader wanted to give Chase a show of force right off the bat, but Chase just innocently spread his hands.
“Sorry, I really can’t understand when sharing food for free became a mistake?” The Cherrim leader fell silent.
After all, everything Chase said was the truth.
Up until now, he had always been the one giving, while its tribe was the beneficiary.
Even though both sides were well aware of why Chase was doing this, if the Cherrim leader insisted on assuming the worst without proof, it absolutely wouldn’t be able to clear its own conscience.
This was what they meant by “a gentleman can be deceived through his own principles.” “Cherri.” Alright, you win.
The Cherrim leader didn’t want to keep entangling itself with this cunning human right now.
Since things had come to this, unless it wanted to use force, it would be very difficult to stop the other party’s plan.
But leaving aside Cherrim’s naturally kind disposition, even if it were some battle-hungry Pokemon, it couldn’t help but feel a chill in its heart when facing the lineup of Blaze plus Zangoose.
How the hell are we supposed to fight that!
Moreover, even its own mate was completely unable to resist the deliciousness of those little blocks, let alone the other tribesmen.
“Cherri.” I agree to send a portion of my tribesmen to help you plant trees, but it must be of their own free will.
The Cherrim leader sighed deeply, reluctantly agreeing to the matter.
“Don’t worry, I guarantee I’ll bring them back safe and sound,” Chase said seriously.
With the tribe’s leader nodding in agreement, Chase’s recruitment work naturally went incredibly smoothly.
It took just a little over an hour to confirm six spots.
It wasn’t that Chase didn’t want more, but for wild Pokemon, their home base was the most important.
The Cherrim leader couldn’t let too much combat power leave the tribe just for a little extra income.
So, in order to increase his numbers, Chase began inquiring with the Cherrim leader about the situations of other Grass-type Pokemon tribes nearby.
This source of information was much more accurate than the Bidoof’s!
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