Pokémon Shelter.At this time, Renji Takahashi was preparing lunch for several Pokémon.He walked to the back of the wooden house with empty hands, and energy blocks followed him—floating smoothly through the air, responding to his mental command.That's right, they moved on their own, suspended in midair like obedient tools. And it wasn't just one or two, but more than a dozen—trailing behind him like a loyal flock.This was the result of Renji's focused training earlier that morning.
After meditating through the previous night, his mental power had seen significant growth.According to his calculations, if he trained like this for another week, he'd have strength comparable to an upper ninja.But raw power alone wasn't enough. Though his mental energy was vast, he still lacked any real offensive techniques.So that morning, he practiced object manipulation—trying to master precision and control.As someone from the modern world who had read countless novels and watched more anime than he could count, his first instinct for offense was simple: flying swords.
The thought of launching mental strikes with floating blades was too cool to pass up.Now that he had the potential, he had to master it.And with his current mental strength, this wasn't too difficult.Which led to the current situation—he was feeding the Pokémon while training, multitasking effortlessly.
Soon, Renji arrived at the open space behind the wooden house.The moment he appeared, Dragonite flew over in a flash, but paused in midair, eyes drawn to the energy blocks following Renji.Curiosity sparkled in Dragonite's eyes.Renji chuckled at the look. "Don't underestimate me—I've got a powerful mind now."Dragonite raised its brows, a surprised expression forming as it observed the blocks in motion.
Renji didn't press the topic further and simply gestured. "Go gather everyone. Time to eat."With a nod, Dragonite zipped off.Soon, one by one, the Pokémon arrived, each greeting Renji warmly as they found a spot to sit."Alright, time to eat," Renji said, patting the Squirtle that had scampered into his arms.He laid the energy cubes out in front of them, letting each Pokémon pick what they liked best.
They dove in enthusiastically, chewing with satisfaction.Even Squirtle, who usually clung tightly to Renji, sat contentedly on the ground and began munching away.
But then, Dragonite suddenly paused, raising its head and staring toward the wooden house.Renji noticed the change immediately. "What's up?"Dragonite pointed toward the front."Someone's coming?" Renji's eyes narrowed. He stood, brushing off his clothes, and began walking toward the wooden house.Dragonite quickly swallowed its last bite and followed behind, the air shifting as it became more alert.
The other Pokémon took a glance at the disturbance but remained focused on their meal.
"Renji! I'm here!"Just as Renji entered the back door of the house, he heard the familiar voice call out.Not long after, members of Kakashi's team stepped inside.Their eyes scanned the room, puzzled. Even Naruto tilted his head in confusion—Yesterday, this place was practically empty. Today, there were two massive machines humming softly in the corner.
But before they could ask, a shout cut through the air.Bulbasaur, catching sight of Renji, broke free from Naruto's grasp and bounded toward him.Everyone's gaze turned to the man Naruto had spoken so much about.This must be the "Naruto's brother" he kept mentioning.
Kakashi raised an eyebrow, unsure what to expect.He stared at Renji, noting the complete lack of chakra."There's nothing special about him," Kakashi mused internally, "no chakra at all… is this really the one Naruto praised?"But then his instincts screamed—His gaze darted toward the side, where a Pokémon was staring straight at him.
Kakashi's pupils shrank.This creature... its presence was overwhelming.It exuded an aura of pure danger—unyielding, dominant, powerful beyond reason.To give him this kind of pressure… it had to be beyond Kage-level. Not just freshly promoted, but seasoned."Could Naruto have been right all along?" Kakashi thought, stunned. "These creatures… can they really grow to such terrifying heights?"
Renji, unaware of Kakashi's alarm, caught Bulbasaur mid-leap and gently stroked its head."Hey there, Bulbasaur."Bulbasaur gave a firm nod, as if returning the greeting.
"Renji, why is Bulbasaur so nice to you and not me?" Naruto asked, clearly frustrated."It's your partner, but it barely listens to me."Renji laughed softly. "You've only been together a day. Give it time. In a little while, your bond will be stronger than mine."Naruto nodded, somewhat reassured. "Oh, right! I actually came to ask what Bulbasaur eats. It won't touch anything I give it."
Renji turned to Dragonite. "Can you bring the energy cubes the others eat from my room?"Dragonite nodded and moved swiftly.Renji then looked at the three new arrivals. "Naruto, who are your friends? Introduce us."
Naruto jumped a little. "Oh! Right. This is Kakashi, a powerful jonin. This is Sakura, and this guy with the frown is Sasuke."Renji smiled and nodded. "Nice to meet you."Then his gaze shifted to Kakashi. "The famous Copy Ninja… I've heard of you. It's an honor to finally meet."Kakashi's thoughts were still jumbled, but he managed a polite "Hello."
Renji clasped his hands together and leaned forward slightly, excitement flashing in his eyes."Since you're here… interested in picking a partner?"Kakashi blinked. "Partner? You mean Bulbasaur?"Sakura and Sasuke also turned to him, intrigued.
Renji shook his head. "Bulbasaur's already been chosen. But I do have others—ones just as talented and full of potential.""Gah!"Bulbasaur puffed up indignantly, clearly unhappy with being compared.Renji chuckled. "Okay, okay. You're the best."He then looked back at the group. "Come, take a look. You won't be disappointed."
Kakashi hesitated but finally nodded. "Thanks, boss. We'll take a look.""No trouble at all."At that moment, Dragonite returned with the requested energy cubes and handed them to Renji before resuming its spot near the wall—watchful and silent.