Professor

With the appearance of Dragonite, free-floating ions in the air began to converge towards Dragonite, and crackling electric currents intermittently appeared in the air.

The Magneton that roamed the air, as well as Plusle, Minun, and Emolga playing with Bonnie, and the leisurely Helioptile and Heliolisk on their walk, all turned their gaze towards Dragonite.

Under the influence of the electric currents around Dragonite, the bodies of these Pokémon also uncontrollably flickered with crackling electricity.

Seeing this situation, Clemont's eyes widened in disbelief.

As a Trainer specializing in Electric-type Pokémon and a knowledgeable inventor, he naturally understood that this phenomenon occurred because Dragonite possessed an incredibly powerful Electric-type energy.

This Electric-type energy surpassed that of the other Pokémon here, causing them to be involuntarily drawn to it.

It was truly incredible that a Dragon-type Pokémon like Dragonite possessed such formidable Electric-type power.

On the woolly neck of the Flaffy in front of Yuga, that circle of pristine fur was also flickering with golden electricity.

However, Flaffy was currently gazing at Dragonite in admiration, completely unaware of the erratic electrical currents on its own body.

Seeing this situation, Dragonite scratched its head awkwardly, extended its claws, and lightly grasped the air. A flash of golden electricity emanated from its palm.

Sizzle...

All the anomalies vanished.

Yuga gave Dragonite a sideways glance, feeling that it had been a bit too cocky lately.

Dragonite grinned at Yuga, displaying a mouthful of large, white teeth, looking incredibly goofy, living up to its reputation of being hefty.

As the gathered electric currents dissipated, the Electric-type Pokémon influenced by Dragonite's presence gradually returned to normal.

"Dragonite, why don't you teach Flaffy how to use Thunder Punch?" Yuga suggested.

"Draginite!"

Sure!

Dragonite nodded and beckoned Flaffy with its claw. Excitedly, Flaffy skipped over to Dragonite's side.

Dragonite and Flaffy approached a wooden post together. Dragonite raised its right fist, and lightning gathered around its clenched fist, emitting a bright light.

Boom!

When Dragonite delivered a punch, the wooden post, with a diameter of a full meter, instantly shattered into five pieces, leaving a charred area where it broke. Even the ground where the post was firmly placed was blasted into a large pit due to the impact of Dragonite's Thunder Punch.

Seeing the post broken by its own strike, Dragonite scratched the back of its head apologetically and then pointed at Clemont, and then at the post, indicating that it didn't do it intentionally.

"It's alright, don't worry," Clemont quickly waved his hand, assuring Dragonite that it didn't need to feel bad.

"Dragonite, Dragonite, Dragonite!"

Do you see clearly?

Dragonite lowered its head and asked Flaffy, who was not even as tall as its thigh.

"Flaaffy, Flaaffy... Flaaffy..."

Flaffy, who had initially been marveling at the power of Dragonite's Thunder Punch, immediately lowered its head in embarrassment upon hearing Dragonite's question.

"Dragonite! How can Flaffy learn like this if you teach it this way?" Yuga reminded Dragonite upon seeing this.

Hmm... Is that not how you teach it? Then how should it be done?

Dragonite was quick-witted and learned skills rapidly, so it hadn't encountered a situation like Flaffy's before. Moreover, it was usually the one seeking advice from others, not the one acting as a teacher.

"Think about how your mother taught you to learn Ice Punch. You need to explain to Flaffy how the Electric-type energy flows within its body, how to gather that energy into its fist, and how to release it from its fist..."

After Yuga's explanation, Dragonite slapped its forehead in realization and chuckled goofily at Yuga. It then pulled Flaffy aside and began explaining earnestly.

Dragonite would point at its belly, then at its arm, and then it would wave its fist toward the ground...

Flaffy listened attentively, sometimes nodding, sometimes shaking its head, sometimes having a eureka moment, and sometimes looking puzzled.

Seeing that Dragonite and Flaffy were communicating smoothly, Yuga was drawn into a discussion with the curious Clemont about training Electric-type Pokémon.

While Yuga's primary Pokémon team didn't include Electric-type Pokémon, Dragonite and Electric-types had a lot in common. After their exchange, Clemont gained valuable insights.

Three hours later, Flaffy ran excitedly to Clemont, proudly raising its tiny, chubby fist for him to see. On its small, rosy fist, a faint golden electric current sparkled.

Although it couldn't quite be called Thunder Punch yet, it had definitely found the way.

"Congratulations, Flaffy! With continued practice, you will surely master the use of Thunder Punch," Clemont congratulated Flaffy with a smile.

Flaffy confidently nodded, brimming with confidence in its future. It raised its still-glowing fist for Clemont to see, switching hands when one got tired.

Clemont watched Flaffy demonstrating its "Thunder Punch" with a mixture of helplessness and delight. He gently stroked Flaffy's plush head.

"Training a skill doesn't happen overnight. How about, for the next few mornings, you take Flaffy to the grassy field where we first met? I'll have Dragonite give it some extra guidance. I believe it won't be long before Flaffy fully masters Thunder Punch."

Yuga couldn't help but suggest when he saw how happy Flaffy was for making progress.

"Really? Won't that be too much trouble for you?" Clemont asked with joy.

Yuga shook his head and said, "It's no problem; I usually go for a walk in the morning anyway."

"Thank you so much, big brother! Flaffy, did you hear that? You have to keep working hard!" Clemont exclaimed.

"Flaaffy, Flaaffy!" Flaffy squeezed its chubby little fists, signaling its determination to do its best.

Yuga spent most of the afternoon at Clemont's house before finally leaving. Clemont's mother even invited Yuga for dinner, but he politely declined.

He was eager to return to his aircraft and inquire with the system about what could replace the Insect Heart.

Since leaving Mr. Meyer's house, Yuga had been pondering what he might have that could substitute for the Insect Heart.

However, no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't come up with anything. He truly lacked any item that could establish a connection with Bug-type Pokémon.

Upon returning to his aircraft, Yuga was about to head to his room when he bumped into Momiji.

"Oh! You're back! You're living quite comfortably here, even in Kalos, someone invites you to dinner. Leaving your sister to eat plain food all alone!" Yuga had already informed Momiji about his visit to Clemont's house earlier in the day.

"Well, 'sister' can find someone to invite her to dinner too. I'm sure there are plenty of people interested!" Yuga teased Momiji and then quickly dashed away, leaving Momiji fuming and stamping her feet.

"You little brat! Don't run if you have the guts!"