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**I Sell Elves in Konoha** - Chapter 034
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"Ah, and then?"
Anko looked puzzled, her eyes filled with confusion.
Kurenai sighed to herself, thinking, 'I shouldn't have told her about this!'
"Anko, are you serious? This is a number, just like how we have numbers for ninja registration!" Kurenai said, a little helpless.
"Numbers? Oh, so these numbers represent the different types of Pokémon in their world?" Anko asked with growing interest.
"That's right. If you look through the catalog in the Pokédex, though many are just silhouettes, the highest number recorded is 898," Kurenai explained.
"898? Does that mean there are at least 898 different kinds of Pokémon?" Anko asked, realizing the scope of what she was dealing with.
"Exactly. This doesn't refer to quantity, but rather to the variety of species," Kurenai clarified. "You can see in the catalog that the silhouettes have varying shapes and sizes, meaning they represent different species."
Anko gasped, pulling out her own Pokédex and flipping through it. "Wow, you're right. The last number is 898. This is insane! I mean, what kind of world is this that has so many unique creatures?"
Kurenai smiled, glancing at her Snivy and Gastly, who were happily munching on their respective energy cubes. "I'm starting to believe Fuji when he says that these Pokémon are from another world entirely, not just some alternate summoning realm."
Anko nodded, then paused. "But we don't really know for sure, right? Not many people have been to the summoning realms, so who knows how big they actually are or how many different kinds of creatures live there."
Kurenai agreed, "That's true. The ninja world is vast, and so are the summoning realms. But most people only know about the well-known summoning creatures from places like Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, or the Shikkotsu Forest."
Anko scratched her head, thinking back to her own experiences. "Yeah, I've been to Ryuchi Cave with Orochimaru. It was full of snakes. Not exactly my favorite place, to be honest."
The memory seemed to amuse Kurenai. "So, what do you think of Pokémon so far?"
Anko laughed, "Honestly, as long as these Pokémon don't try to eat us, I think they're pretty cute."
Kurenai chuckled. "Yeah, as long as they don't cause any harm, they're wonderful companions."
Anko grinned widely, "I've got a feeling that Pokémon are going to be a big deal in this world. Mark my words, Kurenai—soon, everyone will want a Pokémon partner."
Kurenai smiled but remained skeptical. "That's a bold prediction, Anko. Let's see how things play out."
As they were talking, the door to the barbecue restaurant suddenly opened with a loud squeak. A booming voice called out, "Hey, Kakashi! Let's have a challenge! Who can eat more barbecue?"
A calmer voice immediately followed, "You're an idiot."
Three men walked into the restaurant—Might Guy, Kakashi Hatake, and Asuma Sarutobi.
Kurenai and Anko both glanced over, recognizing them immediately. Kurenai smiled politely when Asuma approached with a grin.
"Kurenai! Anko! What a coincidence seeing you here. Mind if we join you?" Asuma asked, his eyes clearly focused on Kurenai.
Kurenai returned his smile but was quick to glance at Anko, seeking an excuse. "Well, Asuma, Anko and I were just having a bit of girl time. We wouldn't want to intrude on your gathering."
Anko, sensing her friend's discomfort, jumped in. "Yeah, we're having a deep conversation here. No room for you guys!"
Asuma, clearly disheartened, nodded and chuckled awkwardly. "Alright then, maybe next time."
Asuma, though trying to play it cool, couldn't hide his disappointment. Kurenai, who had already turned him down multiple times, continued to be polite. But anyone watching could tell her feelings weren't mutual.
Meanwhile, Might Guy, oblivious as always, didn't sense the tension. "Hey, let's all have a barbecue contest! More the merrier, right?"
Kakashi, on the other hand, noticed the awkwardness and spoke quietly. "Maybe next time, Guy. I think we've interrupted something here."
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