Comfey

"You're hard, you're hard."

"I'm still young, sooner or later I'll grow up!"

Ino's face turned bright red, and she quickly let go of Hoopa.

Ino had a round, gentle goose-egg-shaped face, and her eyes seemed to hold the brilliance of a starlit sky, enough to mesmerize anyone. Her slightly arched eyebrows were soft and delicate, and her small nose complemented her beautifully shaped pink lips. Silky yellow hair was tied into a ponytail that hung naturally down her back.

The only downside was that Ino had just graduated from the Ninja Academy, meaning she was only around eleven or twelve years old. Her height was not very tall, and her body was not fully developed.

But Hoopa's remark about her being "hard" was too much.

"Hoopa, you shouldn't talk to girls like that."

"Ino, don't take it to heart. Hoopa doesn't understand."

Fuji slightly reprimanded Hoopa before turning to comfort Ino.

"Exactly, Hoopa, you don't understand anything."

"I'm still young, but I'm definitely going to grow up."

Ino crossed her arms and pouted.

"You're right, Fuji."

"Yes, Ino is a little beauty now, and when she grows up, she'll be a real beauty."

Fuji chuckled, speaking in a coaxing tone.

Right now, Ino was still full of childishness, but in a few years, she would undoubtedly exude a more mature, refined charm.

"Fuji, I'm not a child anymore, so don't speak to me like that."

Ino wasn't pleased with the way Fuji spoke to her, as if she were still a little girl. She felt that she was growing up, and soon, she would be old enough to marry and have children.

"Yes, yes, you're not a child."

Fuji smiled but did not continue with the coaxing tone.

"This is the Pokédex. Just click 'Go' in the middle to randomly draw a Pokémon."

Fuji handed the Pokédex to Ino.

Ino, clasping her hands together as if in prayer, accepted the Pokédex with excitement.

After a moment, she clicked the 'Go' icon, and the screen began to display black shadows moving rapidly.

"Please give me a cute Pokémon," Ino muttered to herself.

Unlike Sasuke, who would want a strong Pokémon, Ino's desire for a Pokémon was based on cuteness.

Soon, the black shadows slowed down and finally stopped.

"What is it?"

"It looks like some kind of garland."

Ino blinked in surprise as she looked at the Pokémon displayed on the screen.

What appeared was a 'garland-like' figure. It had a green body, an orange face, and two small hands. The face had two green eyes and a cheerful, curved mouth. On its head was wing-like fluff, with more fluff on each side of its face. Vines grew from the tips of the wing-like fluff and wrapped around its body, adorned with flowers.

It was a Comfey.

"Is this a garland? A plant?"

Ino curiously handed the Pokédex to Fuji for confirmation.

"Ino, you're in luck. This isn't a plant; it's a Pokémon called Comfey."

Fuji smiled and began to explain.

"Comfey? What a strange name."

Ino had never heard of such a name, and she still wasn't convinced that the figure wasn't just a fancy garland.

"That's right, Comfey is a Pokémon that assists its team in battles by healing and supporting. If we compare it to the ninja world, Comfey is like a highly skilled medical ninja."

Fuji explained further.

"A medical ninja? That's amazing! Can you summon it now?"

Ino's excitement grew.

"Of course, just give me a moment."

Fuji walked to the back of the shop, and soon, a petite and curious Comfey followed behind him.

"It's so cute!"

Ino's eyes lit up as soon as she saw the Pokémon. She quickly checked her Pokédex to get more information on it.

"Comfey, Fairy-type Pokémon, Posy Picker Pokémon. Ability: Flower Veil (Protects Grass-type Pokémon from status conditions). Moves: Vine Whip, Fairy Wind, Aromatherapy, and Floral Healing."

Ino was captivated by the description and eagerly observed Comfey, which appeared to be surrounded by a soft, soothing fragrance.

"The flowers that Comfey collects can heal itself or its teammates during battles. It's also said that the fragrance from its flowers can relieve stress, making it a favorite among women."

"Wow, it's not just cute, it's useful too! I love it!"

Ino smiled brightly, clearly enchanted by her new Pokémon.

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