Brock join the gang

After that, Lukas used a Poké Ball to capture Gible and succeeded.

He danced around for a while, spouting random nonsense before logging out of the game.

Red, who had been watching Lukas, turned off the screen and put his jacket back on.

After his gym battle with Brock, he had been resting in his rented room while keeping an eye on Lukas.

Leaf had even thought Red was becoming antisocial, so she tried to convince him to go out and play, considering they were still just ten-year-old kids.

But Red declined. After all, watching Lukas go wild and nearly burn down a house was quite entertaining.

Lukas was dumb and chaotic, but it was precisely that which made his reckless strategies so dangerously effective.

He even encountered a Pokémon Red had never seen before—until the system informed him it was the god of life, Xerneas.

And let's not forget the Mega stone Garchompite he got, which wasn't cheap in the shop.

Low IQ but insanely high luck...

[Master! Are you ready?]

"..."

[Judging by your expression, I'd say you are.]

Red put on his cap and walked out of the rented room with a sleepy Pikachu tucked into his shirt.

Leaf, who was chatting with Misty, noticed Red coming out. She waved and smiled.

"Hurry up, Red! I don't want to be late because of you!"

Red quickly ran over, and the three of them gathered together.

"Red, are you okay? Leaf said you've been in your room alone since yesterday afternoon," Misty asked with concern.

Red didn't say anything, but his expression conveyed not to worry.

Misty and Leaf seemed to understand, so the two continued their conversation.

The three of them were heading to Cerulean City, but to get there, they had to pass through Mt. Moon.

The fastest way was to go through the cave in Mt. Moon, where fortunately, many hikers had set up camp.

However, it was still a long journey—they had to travel through Route 3 first, where numerous trainers gathered, and they were pretty eager to battle.

But that wasn't a problem. Both Leaf and Red were quite strong, so defeating all those trainers wouldn't be an issue. In fact, it would benefit Red by increasing his experience and earning some extra money.

[Master, there's something I'm curious about...]

"...?"

[You haven't checked anything—like your skills or Pokémon information—have you?]

Wait, what? There's something like that?

Red looked at the system in confusion, which caused it to sigh, even though it didn't have a mouth.

[Did you forget everything I told you...? No matter, I still have patience.]

The system then guided Red through the process again. Red's information appeared, and it was still the same as before.

The system then instructed Red to tap on "Skills" to read the descriptions.

Bond: Easily create a strong bond between you and your Pokémon that is hard to break. Pokémon may be able to sense their trainer's thoughts, and vice versa.

Currently bonded Pokémon: Pikachu

Understand Pokémon Language: Allows you to understand what Pokémon are saying or their intentions.

Command: Gives you the ability to easily issue commands that Pokémon will understand, no matter how complex or confusing the order.

"...Unnecessary Words!": You don't talk so shut up and be cool.

'Alright, why does that last one feel like it's mocking me?'

Afterward, the system showed Red how to check his Pokémon's information.

[Pikachu Lv.28

Gender: Female

HP: 58

Attack: 40

Defense: 30

Special Attack: 36

Special Defense: 36

Speed: 57

Ability: Static

Held Item: Light Ball (exclusive item that boosts Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack by 2)

Description: This Pikachu was once hurt but has now found someone she wants to protect. Quite stubborn, easily jealous, and lazy when around you. She has very high potential, just like her trainer!]

'The information is quite detailed...'

Red read the details about Pikachu, who was sleeping in his jacket.

He had to admit that Pikachu wasn't considered very strong, her best stat was her speed. However, thanks to the Light Ball, she became significantly more powerful.

[Master, do you understand how to do it now?]

Red nodded, thanking the system. The system felt a bit shy at the compliment, so it said nothing further.

After that, the three of them decided to head through Route 3.

"REDDD!"

But just before leaving Pewter City, someone called out Red's name.

Red turned around, wondering who was calling him.

Oh, it was Brock, the Rock-type Gym Leader.

WAIT, HOW IS HE HERE?!

Brock approached, wearing an enormous backpack. Noticing the expressions on the faces of the three, he simply explained.

"Sometimes I just want to have some fun too, you know?"

"But you're the Gym Leader..."

"Not anymore because I'm a trainer now. I've handed my Gym Leader responsibilities over to my younger brother. It's time for him to show what he's capable of," Brock said, smiling at his Gym.

Brock had thought this through carefully.

Since battling Red, the joy of being a trainer had returned, and he didn't want to lose it.

However, as the Gym Leader, he couldn't abandon his responsibilities for his own enjoyment.

After all, a Gym Leader not only tests trainers who want to enter the Indigo League but also protects the city they serve.

Until he saw a photo of himself at age 10. He had also participated in the League back then

While his rank hadn't been high, it was more than enough for him.

Looking at the picture, his resolve strengthened.

He discussed this thoroughly with his family, and fortunately, they all agreed because his happiness was their happiness.

With the absence of their parents, he was the only one capable of earning money, so he always took care of his younger siblings.

The oldest among them, around 13 years old, often acted as a referee and had gained quite a bit of battle experience.

So, Brock was confident in handing over the Gym Leader responsibilities to his younger brother. He explained everything thoroughly.

After all, he was the eldest sibling and the pillar of his family, so he was very mature.

The three of them exchanged glances, pondering whether or not to let Brock join them.

"I can cook."

"You're invited to the gang," Leaf said, raising her hand enthusiastically for a handshake.

Whatever else, being able to cook was the most important thing.

Brock had officially joined the gang!

*****

Sometime idk who's the mc on this fanfic