While they had accepted the deal I should inform them of the rudimentary plans I had set so far. The list isn't that numerous but it certainly won't be simple
My plans like all others will focus on techniques and power. The way I wish to do it is by several training methods we have seen in shows or seen in real life
I began my explanation after informing them about what exactly I was going to be talking about
" So like every trainer I too shall focus on technique and raw physique but we will also add elemental transformation into that. I have several methods and specific techniques that I want to try, which if successful will be very helpful. So I'll say my core ideas now and you guys can correct me if I sound wrong. Even Psy doesn't know this so, he'll be joining you guys "
At that Psy nods and says that " I was not informed of this but I find myself in the same company so I do not mind "
I nod my head at him and the others before speaking
" Now we'll begin with the physique part. The physique is very important to pokemon not of the ghost type, for reasons you are already aware of. Now the way I want to approach this is simple. I want to allow the body to accept and adapt to the changes in its surroundings. "
To this, both the Abra have certain opinions
" You mean like the temperatures? "
" Or in things like poison? "
" That's a part of what I'm thinking. I haven't worked out all the kinks yet but I reckon that this will work. The first method I'm going to use is underwater training "
Here the pack leader looks at me as if I was saying something foolish, a logic accepted by everyone else as they look at me the same way. In a way, they would be right but there are certain workarounds here
" As we know gravity and pressure often have a certain impact on our body when we grow up. Take the Wailords for example, they are not the predators of the ocean neither are they the strongest but they certainly are the largest. This is because their lines live deep within the ocean instead of near the surface. The Onix can also be considered an example of this phenomenon "
Here the flock leader dryly cuts in
" Yes, but both these pokemon are in their element and natural habitat, would a pokemon not suffer if these habitats are changed? "
" In some cases, yes, but I'm taking a more gradual approach here. First, the pokemon will learn to swim, which everyone who can learn should learn. Then the individual should dive just above the surface and adapt to it and this step is gradually taken further till we can reach a suitable pressure without discomfort. The final step in this method would be training underwater just as you train your body on the ground. Questions? "
Most of them have questions and they are pretty much similar across the boards but it is the things I expected so I am not worried
" But certain pokemon need to retain a certain warmth for them to be okay " The concern of Abra
" The pressure that lukewarm water exerts is the same as cold water. And in the case of Growlithe once its body adapts to the change in temperature it will eventually be able to change the temperature of the water on its own, which means it will have an easier time in regulating temperature in such scenarios "
" But how long would this being have to stay underwater for such a thing to occur? " Inquires Psy
" That depends on the pokemon, the larger they are the longer they will have to stay to get results "
" Will that truly not harm them? " The pack leader asks again as if my answer would have changed in these brief moments
" I will not harm them, that is not the point here. If anything seems like it is actually harming the pokemon then that's it, that training ends right then. "
" But how will they breathe underwater for the required time? " A logical question by Talon
" With the help of technology. There are companies which make underwater breathing technology for a decent amount of sum and I don't expect to buy more now, as I plan on getting the standard one for a body instead of specific pokemon "
" You do know that we don't have that much money right? " Psy again
" Oh ye of little faith. There's a plan in the works; if that doesn't work, then we will find another way. We have months Psy, we'll make it work "
After clearing their doubts I speak again
" I'm certain some of you are still not sold off on this idea. I assure you the underwater training is something that will only last a short period, ideally "
Here they are confused " Why is that? "
" You said it was the training method you were going to use " Psy asks me in a monotone voice
Their valid questions are cleared by my next words
" I said gravity and pressure. There's gravity underwater. Water is heavier than you are, so gravity pulls more on the water than it pulls on you. The deeper you go the more pressure the water surrounding you exerts on you, which is why I considered this training method. But the main one remains training in an increased gravity but pressure training will allow a much higher safety thus the first step remains underwater training. And we have to take into account that these training methods will not lose their effectiveness and we can't always be lucky enough to find a suitable water source to train in. "
The pack leader cuts in once my words register
" How do you plan on doing this? "
"There is a technique named Gravity which does exactly as the name suggests. While Psy cannot use Gravity, he can use Psychic which means he can wrap a pokemon with psychic energy and move them physically or constrict them. This should prove enough to let us start on this path "
I let them take all that in for a few moments before gaining their attention by clapping once
" Now the third way is something that I'm certain will work but at the same time will not risk pokemon as this should be done professionally if we want to do it, in other words, it still needs some work. The method is electrotherapy. "
At the mere mention of electrotherapy, the flock was unsettled and the others weren't that far behind. So I started explaining
" Let's break down the benefits of the training methods I've said so far. "
I raise my index finger
" Underwater training- Will allow bodies to get used to higher pressure much more safely, will allow beings to get better at their body temperature regulation, improve breathing capacity and thus improve stamina, should allow for a bigger build "
I raise another finger
" Gravity training- Better muscle mass, capabilities of bodies will greatly increase when in normal gravity, a much more suitable way to train your body on the road "
Now I raise one more finger
" Electrotherapy- a more advanced healing process, a more effective circulatory system and increased muscle tone thus increased strength, increased range of movement, increased speed and strength of muscle contractions. Basically it refines the gains we get from the earlier told methods "
Now I look at them and simplify them further
" Underwater training- Bigger body
Gravity training- Better muscles to fill those bigger bodies
Electrotherapy- Refine the above-said things.
Any questions? "
Surprisingly there wasn't any question other than "Is it safe? "
" We will make it as safe as possible "
I hope they don't have doubts when we eventually start to do these things, because that would be quite troublesome
But let's hope that won't be the case and move on
" That's the physical part of training. Now we move to the Technique part. These will include mastering moves and most importantly training instincts and body parts. No point in teaching Iron tail if the pokemon doesn't actually know how to use its tail for maximum damage. So this part will deal with things like that. I'm sure most of the elders will have knowledge of this on their own that differs from the young ones "
Most of the evolved pokemon confirm this with nods which isn't that surprising because they have reached this stage thanks to the sharpening of both their mind and body. These are wild pokemon who live by the law of the jungle, I don't have to simplify this for them
" The last part as you should know is Elemental training which does exactly as the name suggests. I have several exercises in mind for that but the main focus of this part will be raising the intensity of your elemental attacks and to generally making those attacks quicker and less energy consuming "
The pack leader raises his enquiry
" What are the exercises you have in mind for my line? "
" Imagine if I put a candle in front of you and you lighted it. Now after no connection with your body will it puff out if you wish for it to do so? "
The pack leader actually contemplates it while I continue
" So we would first begin by maintaining a stream of fire that lights the candle and controlling that stream. Then we will try to extend that control to the fires we started but do not maintain and if we succeed in that then we will try to control the fire we have no connection with. "
The pack is greatly interested in these exercises because now they have the way that I'm going to train one of their young and they didn't have to join me or give any promises
' That's the basic ones I'm going with, but just cause you are in one world doesn't mean we get to forget the rest. I remember people like Natsu and Ace. Fire dragons and fire intangibility, I'm going to do my best to recreate at least one of them and I will recreate the breathing methods of demon slayers. I'm not withholding information as beings need advanced control over fire to pull these off '
So both the pack and I were happy and our happiness caused the flock leader to ask about the training exercises I had thought up for flying types as well
" Well, you guys know about the Air lens technique. The general elemental training will include control over wind. Some pokemon can levitate, try to replicate that using wind energy. Generally using the wind to fly a little longer and faster than using your wings. Once you have that perfected then that energy can be sharpened and made less energy-consuming via repetition of training "
When my explanation ends the flock leader remarks " That does not feel... that put together compared to the fire training"
And others also agree with this
I just sigh because on one hand that is true but on the other hand wind training isn't something that I can recall much about
' There is naruto's training but I already said that. Generally, wind users do four things, Sharpen their wind, make it more powerful enough to blow things away, fly with it and create or control things like a hurricane. The only person who does additional things is wendy from fairy tail who can heal, but that is a special case. '
And I say as much to them
" You guys can make it sharper, big enough to blow things away, to fly and control manifestations of it. Elemental advancement in your element does consist of only these four factors, It's not that I'm not putting effort into this, it's just this is the only thing I was able to conclude after research "
After ruminating over my words for a few minutes they cannot help but agree with me. Clearly, nothing else comes into their head as well.
The flock leader though looks contemplating somewhat, I hope she's having a breakthrough and shares her thoughts
But I look at the pack leader when he speaks, via Psy
" I believe that as each of us will put enough work into this, we should introduce ourselves."
I facepalm as I realise that I shared training plans before I shared my name. Something that amuses the others as their faces contort in a way that signals amusement, but as it is not mocking of me I let it pass
So I meet the stern face of the pack leader as he introduces himself
" I am Emberback. The brother on left is Clawfire and the brother on right is Brightburn "
Throughout the entire introduction, I am struggling to keep my face calm and neutral instead of letting it show the storm of confusion that I feel
' Emberback? Clawfire? Brightburn?...What the hell is up with these names? '
Thankfully Psy helps me out and telepathically says to me
' It's a pack tradition that a member earns their name. The trainer names pokemon as a form of desire to either make it more familiar or to live upto that name. The wild is not like that... Here names are earned. You laughed about these three names, these names were not earned when they walked child, they earned them when they proved themselves as capable members of the pack, in hunting and defending. Respect these names boy '
Psy's explanation is something that I could see happening because I know pokemon are just as smart as humans. But I do not know if this naming system should be changed or not.
However, I keep these thoughts and shove them deep into my mind where they will stay, until after this meeting. Till then I listen to the words of the pokemon with whom I would like to be on good terms with
After the pack finishes the flock leader begins
" I am known as Whirlwind" after the flock leader two more elders also speak
" I am named Stonebeak " I look closely at the elder that spoke and yes its beak does look a little sturdier than the other's
" I'm Widewings " That is a claim that I can't verify till these pokemon take flight
' But I'm checking it...Oh, I am confirming this. Wide wings mean that he literally has wings that are wider than the other members of the flock, wonder what their wingspan is? '
But as both the pack and flock have introduced themselves and Psy introduced himself at the beginning of the conversation, I get the hint and finally display my manners
And I can't help but smile as I introduce myself, late as that introduction might have been
" My name is Eric Walker. Nice to meet you guys, let's have a good time "