The Maelstrom Researcher

by choejhulkp9

Naruto is the son of two former Pokémon trainers now Pokémon researchers. So he wants to follow in their footsteps but also be an amazing trainer and battler. He'll battle gym leaders, catch and train strong Pokémon and carve his path to be a legend. He'll make friends along the way with Ash and face against legendary Pokémon. DISCONTINUED AND UP FOR ADOPTION

1. Start of a Journey

Hey guys this is my Naruto/Pokémon crossover. I wanted to do this one for a while so here it is. It will mainly follow the cartoon series with Naruto traveling alongside Ash. Naruto will be in the Pokémon Universe so no ninja abilities, but he will be smarter then his normal anime version. So hope you guys like it, enjoy!

I'm altering the ages a little bit to make it seem a bit more realistic.

Ash-13/May-13/ Max-9/ Brock-16/ Naruto-15

The Maelstrom Researcher

The Journey Begins

{Insert Pokémon Movie Theme}

Pokémon. Dazzling and awe-inspiring. The amazing creatures that thrive on this planet. In numbers virtually to numerous to count, possibly hundreds and thousands, but numerous and varied to be sure. People and Pokémon, competing together against others in the Pokémon battle. And hoping to one day become champions. Living together, and reaching out together as friends and comrades.

Among those people are Pokémon researchers and scientists. People who dedicate their lives to studying and figuring out the mystery that is the world of Pokémon. Throughout the various regions of the world, each with their own unique Pokémon, researchers and professors work on analyzing the many Pokémon. In the Hoenn region, the main Professor would be Professor Birch in his lab in Littleroot town. The main Pokémon researcher and starting point for many beginning trainers as the first stop to pick up their first Pokémon.

But in Hoenn, there is another group of accomplished Pokémon scientists who happen to work with Professor Birch and many of the other Pokémon professors from other regions. That would be Professor Minato Namikaze and his wife, Professor Kushina Uzumaki of Sootopolis city. Sootopolis city, home of the Sootopolis city gym also has a big research center where Minato and Kushina work as husband and wife.

Both Minato and Kushina were Pokémon trainers when they were younger and Minato even conquered the Battle Frontier in his youth but they both had a love of Pokémon and researching them that they decided to become Pokémon researchers. The two married and continued their work over the years on various topics including ancient Pokémon and legendaries as well. Soon they had a child and young Naruto Namikaze was born.

Naruto loved being in his parents lab and watched them work whenever he could. It was clear he had a love for Pokémon research. He studied as much as he could growing up and often video recorded Pokémon in their natural habitat…he was like an amateur Pokémon filmmaker. The recordings actually helped with his parents research so they encouraged him to keep doing what he was doing.

Just because Naruto loved doing research didn't mean he also didn't like to battle, in fact he loved to…but still preferred research. When Naruto was younger he found a young Vulpix in the woods that was injured. So Naruto took him to his parents lab and nursed it back to health. After that, the Vulpix took a liking to Naruto and didn't leave so Naruto decided to keep him…he named him Kurama.

When Naruto turned 15, his parents asked him if he wanted to travel to get the same experience they did when they were younger and they said it would be a good idea to get some field experience if he wanted to be a Pokémon researcher…and Naruto couldn't agree more. So they told him to head over to Littleroot town to meet with Professor Birch who would have some gifts for him to start his journey. Naruto would get on a bus that would take him to Petalburg city and then he could walk to Littleroot town from there.

Naruto got his pack of clothes, food, medicine, and other supplies like poke balls, journals and spare videotapes for his video camera. Naruto hugged his parents goodbye and started his journey.

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Naruto got off the bus at Petalburg City and walked to Littleroot town to speak with Professor Birch. He wore an orange t-shirt, blue jeans and converse sneakers. He also wore a blue button up long sleeve over his t-shirt with an orange jacket as well. He had his goggles on his forehead and a pokeball necklace around his neck. By his side were his three trusty Pokémon. His main Pokémon would be his Ninetales, Kurama. Since Naruto got Kurama when he was young, and after all the training and battling they did against local trainers in Sootopolis city, and Minato giving Naruto a fire stone, Vulpix evolved into a Ninetales.

Kurama was walking alongside Naruto with a Pokémon perched on it's back. Said Pokémon was a Bagon that Naruto found near Sootopolis city. It was jumping off rocks, in an attempt to fly but it got attacked by an Ursaring and Naruto and Kurama helped. Bagon did get hurt but Naruto nursed him back to health. After that, Bagon kept following Naruto and wanted to come along so Naruto agreed and he got his 2nd Pokémon. Naruto's third Pokémon was a Nuzleaf, who was walking alongside Naruto's other side. Naruto found the Nuzleaf injured in a battle against a Pinsir and Naruto helped. The Nuzleaf was scared of Naruto but Naruto got Nuzleaf to trust him and helped him defeat the Pinsir and heal his wounds. After sharing a brief meal of Pokémon food, Nuzleaf wanted to come and Naruto accepted.

"Nuz, Nuzleaf." Nuzleaf said to Naruto.

"Yup, we should be there soon. After we head to Professor Birch's lab, we can start traveling around." Naruto said.

"Bagon." Bagon said.

"Well our first stop should be Rustburo city. I bet it would be a good place for some research and to see some awesome rock type Pokémon." Naruto said.

"Ninetales." Kurama said.

"I'm not sure yet if I want to do gym battles or just watch. I mean, I like battling but I do like research more." Naruto said as they finally came to Littleroot town. "Ah, here we are, Littleroot town. This is it guys, my first stop on becoming a great Pokémon researcher." Naruto said as his Pokémon cheered.

Naruto walked through the town to Professor Birches Lab when he heard some noise off to the side and Ninetales sniff the air.

"Ninetales." Ninetales said, getting Naruto's attention.

"Trouble? Let's go." Naruto said as he and his Pokémon ran into the forest and heard someone shout for help. Naruto then ran into a clearing to see Professor Birch in a tree to get away from some Poochyena and a girl who got blasted in the face by a water gun from a Mudkip.

"Kurama, use swift on the Poochyena!" Naruto shouted as Kurama let loose a swift attack that hit the Poochyena and sent them away, frightened.

"Whoa, that was close. Thanks for your help." Professor Birch told Naruto as he walked up to him.

"No problem, Professor Birch." Naruto said as Birch realized who he was.

"Ah, Naruto Namikaze, good to see you. Ha, you look just like your father." Birch said.

"Yeah, I get that a lot." Naruto said as he rubbed the back of his head. "So what was that all about?" Naruto asked.

"Oh just a misunderstanding. But I'll explain later, there's a Pikachu out there that's in trouble." Birch said.

"Then I'll help." Naruto said.

"So will I." The girl said.

"All right, then we've got to hurry." Birch said.

"On it. Kurama, see if you can sniff out for a Pikachu." Naruto said as Kurama sniffed and got a scent.

"Ninetales." Ninetales said, pointing to the woods.

"All right, lead the way." Naruto said as they followed Ninetales. "By the way, my name is Naruto Namikaze." Naruto said to the girl.

"Oh, I'm May." May said as the two exchanged greetings and followed Kurama. They then saw a blast of lightning shoot up to the sky. "What was that?"

"Pikachu's electrical build up is reaching critical mass. Pikachu might explode." Birch said.

"Then we've got to hurry." Naruto said as they ran towards the electricity. They then ran into a clearing and saw a Pikachu releasing a lot of energy and a boy with a red cap.

"Ash, get away! Pikachu could explode at any moment!" Birch said.

"But I've got to help." Ash said as Pikachu got up and ran away. "Pikachu!" Ash chased after his Pikachu as it ran off a cliff and Ash followed. Ash managed to grab Pikachu and then grabbed onto a branch on the side so he didn't fall. Naruto then pulled out some rope from his pack and threw it down.

"Grab on, Ash! We'll pull you up!" Birch shouted.

"Ok!" Ash shouted back as Birch, Naruto, May, Kurama, Bagon and Nuzleaf pulled the rope to pull Ash and Pikachu back up. They finally did as Pikachu seemed to do better but was still in pain.

"Prepare for trouble…oh well, what's the point." A woman said as a giant robot landed in the clearing.

"Whoa, what's that?!" Birch asked.

"Prepare for trouble, for the umpteenth time…Make it double and I'll make it rhyme…To protect the world from devastation…To unite all people within our nation…To denounce the evils of truth and love…To extend our reach to the stars above…Jesse…James…Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light…Surrender now or prepare for an out of this world fight…Meowth, that's right!" Team Rocket shouted as they appeared.

"Professor Birch, that's Team Rocket and they keep trying to catch Pikachu!" Ash said.

"Team Rocket? Who are they?" May asked.

"I've never heard of them." Birch said.

"Trust me, they're always up to no good." Ash said. Pikachu tried to get free to fight but Ash held tighter. "Don't do anything, Pikachu."

"That's how you want to play? Fine with us!" Meowth said as the robot fired a claw and took Pikachu from Ash.

It then attached two electrical pumps to Pikachu's cheeks and began to absorb the excess electricity from Pikachu. Pikachu kept on releasing energy as it released more and more at an impressive level.

"Amazing." Naruto said as he quickly took out his camera and began recording. After a few more seconds, Pikachu felt fine and then released a devastating thunderbolt which shocked the machine and also fried May's bike. The robot then exploded as it sent Team Rocket flying away.

"We're blasting off again!" They shouted as the disappeared into the sky.

Pikachu then passed out as they got him back to Professor Birch's lab and he and Naruto helped Pikachu back to health.

"Your Pikachu should be fine now, Ash. It seems that Team Rocket's machine absorbed the excess electricity." Naruto said.

"Naruto's right, a good nights rest and Pikachu should be fine." Birch said as they heard May walk in.

"Hi, I thought I should introduce myself. I'm May." May said.

"I'm Naruto." Naruto said.

"And I'm Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town." Ash introduced himself.

"So how's Pikachu?" May asked.

"Sleeping soundly." Ash said.

"By tomorrow, Pikachu should be good as new." Naruto said.

"That's good news." May said.

"Well, now May. Are you ready to choose your first Pokémon?" Birch asked as he showed May the three poke balls she could choose. "These Poke balls contain three beginning Pokémon. First up…Treeko." Birch said as he released Treeko from its poke ball.

"So is it a water type?" Ash asked.

"Actually Ash, Treeko is a grass type." Naruto said as Ash nodded.

"And this is Mudkip." Birch said as he released Mudkip.

"That's a water type." Ash said.

"Correct." Birch said.

"Yeah, but that Mudkip didn't do a single thing that I asked it to do." May said.

"That usually happens with beginner Pokémon." Naruto said as he was recording everything.

"Next, I'd like you to meet, Torchic." Birch said as he released Torchic.

"Torchic is a fire type." Birch said.

"Awesome." Ash said as Torchic walked over to May and rubbed against May's leg.

"Well this ones not so bad. I like it. That's that, I choose Torchic." May said.

"Be sure to take that Pokedex and those PokeBalls too." Birch said. "If you work hard you can become an even better trainer than your father."

"That sounds like a great aspiration." Naruto said.

"Ash here is your Pokedex and Poke balls." Birch said.

"Thanks, Professor Birch." Ash replied.

"And Naruto, here is the research Pokedex." Birch said.

"Thanks, Professor." Naruto said as he got a brown pokedex.

"Research Pokedex?" Ash asked.

"You see Ash. Naruto here wants to be a Pokémon researcher like me and his parents. So researchers get a different pokedex that includes information on the other regions as well as other information on Pokémon and even acts as a map and research tool." Professor Birch said.

"Cool." Ash said. "So you want to be a Pokémon researcher?"

"Yep, this is going to be my field experience." Naruto said.

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The next morning, Naruto woke up and grabbed his stuff as he walked outside to see May and Ash talking as well while Pikachu and Torchic were playing. Nuzleaf and Bagon joined them as they had a game of tag.

"{Chuckles} I guess our Pokémon have become quick friends." Naruto said.

Professor Birch then walked out to talk to Ash and May. "Now you too will have to register for the Hoenn League at the nearest Pokémon center, ok?" Birch asked.

"The closet town would be Olddale Town." Naruto said.

"Thanks Naruto." Ash said.

"You wouldn't mind me tagging along would you. It might be fun, and I could get some great research on the way." Naruto said.

"Sure, we'll all go together." Ash said.

"Good idea, you can look out for one another, but be careful." Birch said.

"Don't worry, Professor, we will. Goodbye." Ash said he, May and Naruto waved goodbye.

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Ash, May and Naruto walked to Olddale town, or more like Naruto and Ash walked with May walking behind, tired. As they walked to Olddale Town, May looked at Ash with Pikachu on his shoulder and Naruto with his Ninetales and Nuzleaf beside him and his Bagon on his head.

"Ash, Naruto?" May asked.

"Yeah." They responded.

"I always thought that Pokémon were suppose to stay inside their poke balls?" May asked.

"I guess so, but Pikachu likes it better hanging out here with me, right buddy?" Ashe asked as Pikachu happily agreed.

"Same here. Kurama doesn't like it in his poke ball and when it's nice outside, it's nice to walk with your Pokémon." Naruto said as his Pokémon agreed.

"Hmm, I haven't gotten any complaints from my Torchic yet. Come to think of it, I barely know anything about this Torchic." May said.

"Then what you should do is look it up in that new Pokedex you just got." Ash said.

"Oh yeah." May said as she activated her pokedex to get info on her Torchic.

As May got info on her Torchic, an Azurill walked onto the road and May used her Pokedex to analyze it. Azurill, the water ball Pokémon. Azurill is able to throw it's tail like a lasso, using the momentum to move about.

"It's so cute. I want it." May said.

"Then try and catch it." Naruto said.

"All right, I'll just grab me a Pokeball and throw it." May said as she did it and Azurill went into the ball but after a few shakes it came out and looked angry.

"Hey, what gives?" May asked.

"Well, you're not going to catch anything that way." Ash said.

"Why not? I threw an empty Pokeball at it, didn't I?" May asked.

"First you have to battle and weaken the Pokémon. Then you throw your Pokeball." Naruto said.

"Right. I know. Time for a Pokémon Battle. Torchic, I choose you!" May shouted as she released her Torchic.

Torchic then ran after Azurill as Azurill just hopped away. Torchic ran at it to do a peck attack but Azurill jumped out of the way and hit a tree instead. Azurill then bounced away as Torchic ran after it, with May trying to get her Torchic to stop. Torchic then hit a rock as May picked up Torchic.

"Ok, next time, don't do anything unless I tell you too." May said as Torchic nodded.

"All right. Torchic use your peck attack!" May said as Torchic lunged at Azurill who just bounced away and Torchic pecked the tree. Azurill then jumped through a bush as Torchic followed and did an ember attack, hitting Azurill but also Marill and an Azumarill who were angry.

"Torchic!" May shouted as they saw Torchic with three other water types.

"Uh oh." Naruto said as Azurill, Marill, and Azumarill hit Torchic with water gun attacks causing Torchic to faint.

The three Pokémon were going to attack again but Ash and Naruto stepped in.

"Pikachu, use thunderbolt!" Ash shouted.

"Nuzleaf, use energy ball!" Naruto shouted as Pikachu let loose a thunderbolt and Nuzleaf fired an energy ball attack near the Pokémon, frightening them causing them to run away.

May held her fainted Torchic as she tried to wake it up. "Torchic, say something anything." May said.

"You see, fire Pokémon like Torchic are weak against water attacks." Ash said.

"I feel terrible. What should I do about this?" May asked.

"Don't worry, we just got to get Torchic to the Pokémon center and it's energy will be restored." Naruto said.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" May asked as they ran to Olddale Town and to the Pokémon center.

Along the way they came upon some old ruins and an excavation sight. "Whoa, what's going on here?" Naruto asked as he took out his camera and began to record everything.

"It looks like they may be a bunch of old buildings." May said.

"Well, actually these are the ruins of Olddale. My name is Professor Alden and I'm here investigating them." Professor Alden said as he introduced himself.

"Hi, my name is Ash." Ash said.

"I'm May." May said.

"Naruto." Naruto said.

"Nice to meet you three. Now tell me, where are you guys going in such a big hurry?" Professor Alden asked.

"We're trying to find the Pokémon center." Ash said.

"Well, you're almost there. It's just over this hill." Alden said.

"That's great, thanks." Naruto said as they ran to the Pokémon center.

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They ran to the Pokémon center and May left her Torchic with Nurse Joy to heal. After that, Ash had to call Professor Oak to tell him that he arrived.

"Hey, Professor Oak, I just not got into Olddale town." Ash said over the computer.

"Wonderful Ash, it's always nice to hear from you." Professor Oak said.

"I already registered for the Hoenn League, so I'm psyched for my first badge." Ash said.

"It sounds like another big adventure for you, young man." Professor Oak said.

"That's right." Professor Oak heard from Ash as May and Naruto showed their faces.

"We haven't been introduced yet, but I'm May." May said.

"Well, hello May. I'm professor Samuel Oak from Pallet town." Professor Oak introduced himself.

"Oh I know you. My brother always listens to your radio lectures." May said.

"Hi, Professor Oak. Good to see you again." Naruto said as Professor Oak recognized Naruto.

"Naruto, my goodness, look how big you got. It's been years since I've seen you." Professor Oak said.

"Yeah, the last time my parents were in Kanto for research." Naruto said.

"So what are you up to?" Oak asked.

"Well, my parents decided it was time for me to get some field experience so I'll be hanging out with Ash and May on their journey. It's the best chance to get some real research." Naruto said, excited.

"Well now, if you're traveling with Ash then I bet you will find an adventure. I wish the three of you the best of luck." Professor Oak said.

"Thanks." They replied as they ended the call.

"So, May, ready to check out the Pokémon center?" Ash asked.

"Yeah." May said.

"You guys go ahead. I need to make another call. I'll catch up with you guys later." Naruto said.

"All right." They said as they left and Naruto dialed to his parents lab back in Sootopolis city.

"Hello? Namikaze Lab?" Kushina answered.

"Hey, Mom. It's me." Naruto said as Kushina saw him.

"Naruto! How are you? Did you get to Professor Birch's lab, ok?" Kushina asked.

"Yup, I got there, made some new friends and got my research pokedex." Naruto said.

"Oh, you made some new friends, well that's good. So what are your plans now?" Kushina asked.

"Well, my friend Ash was going to head to Petalburg city for a gym battle so I thought I'd tag along. Get some training in and some research as well." Naruto said.

"That's a good plan. It's always better to travel with friends. So how are your Pokémon?" Kushina asked as Kurama came into view. "Hi, Kurama. Are you taking care of my son?" She asked as Ninetales happily replied.

"He is, and Bagon and Nuzleaf are doing good as well." Naruto said as he held up their poke balls. "So where's dad?"

"Oh, your father is off talking with Juan at the gym about some research he found. But I'll tell him you said hello." Kushina said.

"Thanks mom, talk to you soon." Naruto said.

"Goodbye, and be careful." Kushina said as they hung up. Naruto then got up and walked around the Pokémon center and to the food area where he saw May and Ash talking with Professor Alden. So Naruto grabbed some food and sat down with them.

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After the meal, Professor Alden showed Naruto, May and Ash his lab, in the Pokémon Center where he was doing his research on the Olddale ruin.

"So professor, what's so special about these ruins?" Naruto asked.

"Well, legend has it that there is a secret door that is a connection between our world and the ancient Pokémon world. Many have tried to enter it, but due to the temples strange construction, no one has ever been inside, so it's contents remain unknown." Professor Alden said.

"Wow." May said.

"What do you mean by ancient Pokémon?" Ash asked.

"Well, Ash. I'm not talking about extinct fossil Pokémon like Aerodactly and Kabutops, but ancient Pokémon that have been living since ancient time without changing at all." Professor Alden said.

"Cool." Naruto said. "Ancient Pokémon? If only I could get them on tape."

"You just might get your chance, Naruto. The correct way to enter the stone chamber is written right on this tablet." Professor Alden said.

"You're kidding!" Naruto said.

"Let's go then!" May said.

"Well, there are four keys needed to enter that have not yet been found. So we'll just have to wait a bit longer." Professor Alden said.

"I sure hope we find those four keys soon." Ash said as the lights went out.

The door then opened to reveal 3 Houndoom, and three people wearing red clothes with the letter M etched into the chest.

"What is the meaning of this?!" Professor Alden yelled as the Houndoom growled at them but Kurama growled back, not backing down.

"Professor Alden, we would like you to accompany us on a little trip to the Olddale Ruins." The leader said.

"I will not!" Professor Alden said as Nurse Joy walked by and was grabbed by a grunt.

"Well now, Professor. Would you like to change your mind?" The Leader asked.

"Yes, all right. I'll go with you then." Professor Alden agreed as the grunts grabbed Nurse Joy and Ash, Naruto and May and locked them in a storage room.

"Hey, let us out of here!" Ash yelled as he and Naruto tried to open the door.

"What do they want?" May asked.

"To get inside the chamber, I bet." Nurse Joy said.

"Do you know them Nurse Joy?" Ash asked.

"I do, they're Team Magma. My dad told me about them once. They're a group of Pokémon thugs and criminals like Team Rocket. But why are they interested in the ruins, I have no idea." Naruto said.

"They must have caused the Blackout. Oh no, the Pokémon hear are in danger." Nurse Joy said.

"My Torchic too?" May asked, worried.

"We need to get the back up generators up right away." Nurse Joy said.

"First, we've got to get out of here." Ash said.

"On it." Naruto said as he pulled out a Pokémon. "Come on out, Bagon." Naruto said as he released Bagon.

"Bagon!" Bagon shouted as it stood ready.

"All right, Bagon use Zen Head butt, Kurama use Iron tail!" Naruto shouted as Bagon concentrated and it's head began to glow while Kurama's tails glowed as well. Bagon then head butted the door and Kurama whipped the door with its tails and the door opened.

"All right!" Naruto shouted.

"Well done." Nurse Joy said as they ran out of the room to turn on the back up generators.

"Ok, back up generators are online." Nurse Joy said.

"Good. Will you be ok here, Nurse Joy?" Naruto asked.

"I will." Nurse Joy said.

"All right, then lets go help Professor Alden." Naruto said as he, May and Ash left the Pokémon center.

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Team Magma led Professor Alden back to the entrance of the ruins as he tried to get free and wanted answers. "What is going on here?! Tell me, why did you bring me here?!"

"Why do you think? We brought you so you'd give us access to the stone chamber." The leader said.

"It won't work. If we try to force our way into it, the chamber will collapse." Professor Alden said.

"But you yourself said the way in is on this little tablet, right Professor?" A grunt asked.

"That's true but I also said I need to have the four treasures as keys." Professor Alden said.

"Of course, the keys." The leader said as a grunt held out four different colored stones. "You see we have friends in high places. The only thing left now is to find out which key goes into which hole, and you will help us with that."

"I wont!" Professor Alden said.

"Then I can assume you don't care about the fate of those poor people at the Pokémon center." The leader said.

"You wouldn't." Professor Alden said.

"We would and we shall. So what will it be?" The leader asked.

"Argh, fine." Professor Alden said as he put the four stones in the right slots of the wall. After he placed the last stone in the wall, the ruins began to shake as the stone door moved back to reveal a pathway. The Team Magma grunts immediately ran in and looked around as Professor Alden followed.

He saw ancient drawings on the walls of ancient Pokémon and people living together as the grunts began taking notes and photos. "Do you see the information we came for?" The leader asked.

"Not a trace. But I've recorded all the data from the walls." A grunt said.

"We've come up with nothing again. Let's pull out." The leader said.

Naruto, Ash and May finally arrived at the ruins to see Team Magma leave in a helicopter.

"Professor! Are you going to be all right?" Naruto asked.

"Yes, I'll be fine." Alden said.

"What did those guys want?" Naruto asked as they heard a Wobbuffet and turned to see Team Rocket holding the four stones.

"You guys?!" Ash said.

"Rats, seems like we've been discovered." Jesse said.

"Hey, you guys give back those treasures!" Alden shouted.

"Arbok, go!" Jesse shouted as she summoned her Arbok.

"Weezing you too!" James shouted as he summoned his Weezing.

"Pikachu, quick attack!" Ash said as Pikachu tackled Arbok and sent it flying into Jesse.

"Bagon, Zen Head butt!" Naruto shouted as Bagon hit Weezing into James and the others, causing them to let go of the treasures.

"Pikachu, thunder bolt!" Ash said.

"Kurama, flame thrower! Bagon, Dragon breath!" Naruto shouted as the three Pokémon launched their attacks and sent Team Rocket flying away.

"Team Rocket's blasting off much too soon!" Team Rocket shouted as they disappeared in the sky.

May collected the four stones and handed them to Professor Alden who placed them back into their slots on the stonewall.

"Good, they're back where they belong." Alden said as the sun began to shine over the horizon and peaked into the ruins. The suns rays hit the stones, causing them to glow and a bright light to fill the rest of the room, flooding into the panels on the walls.

Then the Stone door sank into the ground to reveal a set of stairs. "Awesome." Naruto said as he took out his camera and began recording.

"Let's take a look." Alden said as they walked down the newly discovered stairs. They then found themselves in an underground water spring. "It's an enormous underground water supply!"

"It smells so fresh and clean." May said.

"I wonder if this leads out to sea?" Alden asked as a Pokémon jumped out of the water and professor Alden recognized it as an ancient Pokémon. "Great Scott! The ancient Pokémon, Relicanth!"

"Amazing." Naruto said as he recording the Pokémon jumping out of the water and then pulled out his pokedex.

Relicanth, the longevity Pokémon. Relicanth is covered in stone-like scales, which allow it to endure the pressure of the deep ocean. The Pokedex said.

"Amazing." Alden said.

After the discovery, Ash, May and Naruto returned to Pokémon center to get May's Torchic and to continue on the trip to Petalburg City.

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Ash, May and Naruto kept on walking until they finally came to Petalburg city. They looked around the city before stopping at a park to get some rest and to talk about what to do next.

"So, Petalburg Gym is a big deal, huh?" May asked Ash.

"Are you kidding? If I win a gym battle there, I get a badge, and when I get all 8 of those badges, I can compete in the Hoenn league." Ash said excited.

"So what are we waiting for, let's go!" Naruto said.

"Um…you guys go ahead. I have to take care of some things. Bye." May said as she left.

"Ok, see ya." Ash said as he and Naruto walked to the gym.

"Here we are. Ash you don't mind if I record the gym battle, do you? It would be great research." Naruto said.

"No problem. You can record me winning the battle." Ash said.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu shouted as it agreed.

"Then let's go!" Naruto said as they walked into the gym.

"Hello?! I'm Ash from Pallet Town and I'd like a gym battle." Ash said as the gym was empty.

"Hello? Anyone here?!" Naruto shouted as Kurama shouted as well.

"Can you please keep it down. I'm right in the middle of watching a video of the Silver Conference." They heard as they turned to see a kid, holding a book.

"Oh, sorry kid." Ash said as the kid recognized Ash.

"Wow, it's really you! You were in the Johto League Silver Conference! You lost in the second round!" The kid said as Ash and Pikachu got bummed out. "Hold on,…your name…is Alf!"

"It's Ash." Ash said.

The kid then kept going on about how Ash lost in the 2nd round to Tyson's Blaziken and Ash felt bummed. The kid then asked what Ash was doing here and Ash wanted a gym battle and the kid agreed but before it could go any further, May walked in.

"Uh, hi Max. What's going on?" May asked.

"Oh, hi there sis." Max said.

"Your sister?" Ash asked. Then a man and a woman walked in as well.

"Well, who have we here." The man said.

"Hello." The woman said.

"Ash, Naruto, I'd like you to meet my mother and father." May said.

"Hello, I'm Norman." Norman said as he introduced himself.

"And I'm Caroline." Caroline said.

"And this is my little brother." May said as she pointed to Max.

"Yeah, we met." Ash said with a glare.

"You see, my dad is the real leader of the Petalburg Gym." Max said.

"Ok, then that means the Petalburg Gym is where you come from May?" Ash asked.

"Why, uh…yes it is." May said as with a nervous chuckled.

"We really appreciate you bring our May all the way home." Caroline said.

"It was no problem at all, Caroline." Naruto said as she smiled.

"It's good to see you again, Naruto. And you as well, Kurama." Norman said.

"You too, Norman." Naruto said as Kurama smiled.

"Wait, Naruto you know May's dad?" Ash asked.

"I didn't know Norman was May's dad at first, but I knew that Norman was the Gym leader. My parents are Pokémon researchers so they often work with a lot of the gym leaders." Naruto said as Ash nodded.

"You know Naruto's parents?" May asked.

"Of course, they're good friends of mine. You've never met them because your mother and I usually go to meet them alone. But I can tell you one thing, his parents are some of the most brilliant Pokémon researchers I've met. And Naruto is on his way to join them." Norman said as Naruto rubbed the back of his head.

"Cool, you're a Pokémon researcher!" Max said.

"Yup." Naruto said.

"That is so cool." Max said as Naruto chuckled. Then his watch timer went off as they looked at him.

"Oh, I guess it's time again." Naruto said.

"Time for what?" Norman asked.

"Time for an experiment." Naruto said as he released his Bagon and Nuzleaf.

"Bagon!" Bagon said.

"Nuzleaf!" Nuzleaf said as Max was excited.

"Awesome! A Bagon and Nuzleaf! Look at how hard Bagon's head is, and how soft Nuzleaf's leaves are!" Max said as he pet them each."

"Your Pokémon look like they're in great shape, Naruto." Norman said.

"All in a days work." Naruto said as he pulled out a container of Pokémon food and his Research pokedex.

"What's in the container?" Ash asked.

"Some special Pokémon food. It's something I made, a blend of minerals, vitamins and berries. They're great for healing and making sure they stay healthy." Naruto said as Bagon, Nuzleaf and Kurama ate the Pokémon food.

"Cool!" Max said.

"So you feed them the Pokémon food?" May asked.

"Yup, then take down some notes on how they feel after, and then I can record the best dosage and right ingredients." Naruto said.

"Speaking of Pokémon, May. What Pokémon did you end of getting from Professor Birch anyway?" Norman asked.

"Oh yeah, tell us May. What'd you get?!" Max asked.

"You'll see. Torchic, come on out!" May shouted as she released her Torchic.

"What?! Why did you pick that? I totally would have picked a Treeko." Max said as Torchic was angered by that comment and began to peck at Max while Ash smiled.

"I think Torchic is a fine Pokémon to start out with." Norman said.

"And May, it's as cute as a button." Caroline said as May chuckled.

"Man, I just wish I could have my own Pokémon. I would love to have a Treeko." Max said as Torchic kept pecking Max.

"Easy there, Torchic." Naruto said as he pulled it off of Max and May picked him up.

"Naruto, Ash, why don't you too join us for lunch?" Caroline asked.

"That'd be great." Ash said.

"So Ash, May tells us you've been traveling for a while." Caroline said.

They all sat down for lunch as Ash talked about some of his adventures and Naruto talked about some of the research he was doing. "Dad, Ash was hoping to have a gym battle." May said.

"Yeah, hope that's ok." Ash said.

"Sure Ash. So how many badges have you won?" Norman asked.

"This will be the first one." Ash said.

"So do you have other Pokémon?" Norman asked.

"No, just Pikachu." Ash said.

"Ash, you need three Pokémon to battle here." Naruto said.

"Is that true?" Ash asked.

"I'm afraid so." Norman said.

"Oh man, I just got Pikachu." Ash said.

"Well, we could always come back later and you could battle Norman then when you get more Hoenn Pokémon." Naruto said.

"That's a good idea." Norman said.

"All right. So then where should we go to next?" Ash asked.

"The next gym would be in Rustburo city." Naruto said.

"All right, we'll head there." Ash said as Naruto nodded and Norman looked at Naruto.

"Naruto, are you not doing gym battles?" Norman asked.

"Maybe, I'm not sure yet. I love to battle, so I'm thinking it over." Naruto said.

"Then how about a quick battle. One-on-One, you and me." Norman asked.

"Really?" Naruto asked.

"Sure, I'd like to see how far you've come." Norman said.

"All right, I'm in." Naruto said as Max was excited to see a Gym battle.

Line Break xxxxx

They went back to the Gym as Ash, Pikachu, Max, May and Caroline were off to the side watching. Naruto then walked over to put his bag down and gave his camera to Max.

"Hey Max, would you mind recording the battle for me?" Naruto asked.

"Sure, I'd love too." Max said as he took the camera.

"Good, now be sure to try and get everything on tape." Naruto said as Max nodded. "Ash, watch as well, this could help when you come back to battle for you badge."

"Right, good luck." Ash said as Naruto stood at his side of the battlefield and Norman at his.

"All right, Kurama lets go!" Naruto said as Kurama stood on the battlefield.

"Vigoroth, I choose you!" Norman shouted as he released his Vigoroth.

"Vigoroth!" Vigoroth shouted as it stood ready to fight.

"A Vigoroth?" Ash asked as he used his pokedex.

Vigoroth, the Wild Monkey Pokémon. Vigoroth is only comfortable going berserk. It will destroy anything in its path by spinning both arms, and goes more berserk when done. The Pokedex said.

"Vig..or..oth!" Vigoroth shouted as Naruto and Kurama where un-wavered and ready to fight.

"Look at dad's Vigoroth ready to go." Max said.

"All right, Kurama let's go!" Naruto shouted as Kurama ran forward.

"Vigoroth, use scratch attack!" Norman said as Vigoroth readied it's claws and swung at Kurama.

"Kurama, jump to dodge!" Naruto said as Kurama jumped high in the air to avoid the attack.

"Whoa, that's high!" Max said as he was recording.

"Kurama, use flamethrower!" Naruto shouted as Kurama let loose a large stream of fire.

"Vigoroth, dodge it!" Norman said as Vigoroth moved to the side. "Now Vigoroth get in close and use slash!" Norman shouted as Vigoroth's claws glowed and ran at Kurama.

"Kurama use swift!" Naruto shouted as Kurama let loose a swift attack as Vigoroth kept running forward, slashing the swift attack.

"Whoa, that's strong!" Ash said as Vigoroth got up close and began slashing at Kurama as Kurama kept dodging.

"Kurama, go on the offensive and use Iron Tail!" Naruto shouted as Kurama used its tails to fight against Vigoroth's claws.

"Wow, check out that iron tail!" Max said as he was recording everything.

"Kurama use flame wheel!" Naruto shouted as Kurama curled into a flame wheel and rolled towards Vigoroth and landed a hit.

"Vigoroth use scratch attack!" Norman shouted as the wall of the gym blew open and smoke filled the gym.

"What's going on?" Ash shouted.

{Insert Team Rocket intro}

"Team Rocket!" May shouted.

"Oh how sweet. It's always nice to meet your friends, May. Thank you so much for being there for my May." Caroline said.

"No, mom, those are the bad guys." May said.

"That's ok, we're not your run of the mill criminals." Jesse said.

"We do bad things with panache and style." James said.

"We'll rob you but we'll do it with a smile." Meowth said.

"You guys don't look so stylish." Max said.

"We're hear for your Pokémon. Go Arbok!" Jesse shouted as she released her Arbok.

"Go Weezing!" James shouted as he released his Pokémon. "Use Smokescreen!" Games said as Weezing released a smoke screen.

"Hold your breath everyone!" Norman shouted as they all coughed.

"Now Arbok, give them your head butt!" Jesse shouted as Arbok head butted Pikachu.

"No, Pikachu!" Ash shouted.

"Vigoroth, let's go!" Norman shouted as Vigoroth tried to swipe at Weezing but Weezing moved out of the way.

"Come on, May, you should get in there with your Pokémon." Max said as May nodded.

"Right! Go Torchic!" May shouted as she released her Torchic but the smoke was still thick that they couldn't really see anything.

"We need to get rid of this smoke. Kurama, use physic and get rid of this smoke!" Naruto shouted as Kurama's eyes glowed and the smoke disappeared. "Much better. Now, use iron tail on Arbok!" Kurama's tails then glowed as it swung its tails and hit Arbok hard and sent him flying towards Jesse.

"Come on, Torchic, ember!" May shouted as Torchic used the attack but his Max.

"Pikachu, use quick attack!" Ash said as Pikachu hit Weezing.

"Vigoroth, use scratch!" Norman shouted as Vigoroth hit Weezing and sent Weezing flying back to James.

"All right Pikachu, use thunderbolt!" Ash shouted.

"Kurama, use flamethrower!" Naruto said as Pikachu used thunderbolt and Kurama used flamethrower and hit team rocker and sent them flying away.

"Looks like team rocket's blasting off again!" They shouted as they disappeared in the sky.

"That was awesome!" Max said as everyone cheered.

After the Team Rocket attack, the day was going down and it was time for Naruto, May and Ash to continue on their journey. "Well it's about time for you to continue on your journey. Do you have everything May?" Caroline asked.

"Don't worry, Mom." May said.

"Since you don't anything about Pokémon, I should go too." Max said as Ash and May were shocked.

"Hmm, your brother does know a lot about Pokémon, and he could be a big help to you." Norman said.

"And a lot less worry for me." Caroline said.

"Ash, Naruto, would it be too much of a bother if Max journey with you and May?" Norman asked.

"That's fine, ok Pikachu?" Ash asked.

"Pika!" Pikachu said.

"I'm fine with it. How about you, Kurama?" Naruto asked.

"Nine!" Kurama said, happily.

"Thanks, you guys." May said.

"This is going to be awesome." Max said.

"I have something to give the both of you." Norman said as he held out 2 badge cases. "A badge case to hold your winning gym badges."

"Wow, thanks Norman." Ash said.

"And son, this is for you." Norman said as he handed out another item.

"Really for me? Oh, wow! A Pokémon Navigator. I've been wanting one." Max said.

"With one of those, you'll always know exactly where you are." Norman said. "And Naruto, here. I think this will come in handy." Norman said as he held out some extra tapes for Naruto's camera.

"Thanks." Naruto said as he took them.

"Those should be able to record twice as much as the old ones." Norman said as Naruto placed a tape into his camera.

"All right, then I guess we're off to Rustboro city." Naruto said as they nodded and said their final goodbyes and headed to Ash's next gym battle.

Line Break xxxxx

The new group were walking through the forests of Petalburg City on the way to Rustboro city and Ash's first gym battle. Kurama was walking beside Naruto as he and the group were walking through the forests. Max has his binoculars out and was looking in the trees for a Pokémon while May was a slumped over as she was walking because she was hungry.

"Any chance…we'll be stopping for lunch soon?" May asked.

"But I haven't even seen one Pokémon yet." Max said.

"Did you think you'd see them all over the place? It doesn't work like that, Max." Naruto said.

"But I've always heard that Petalburg Forest is so full of Pokémon that you can't miss them. I wonder if we're in the wrong part of the woods?" Max asked.

"Hey guys, lets eat lunch." May said, grabbing Naruto's and Ash's arm.

"No, lets go a different way." Max said as he pulled on their arms as well.

"No, it's time for lunch guys!" May said.

"Not until we see more Pokémon!" Max said.

"Lunch!" "Pokémon!" "Lunch!" "Pokémon!" "STOP IT!" Naruto and Ash shouted, having heard enough of them arguing.

"We'll stop for a quick lunch break, then we'll decide which way to go after." Ash said.

"Yeah!" May and Max shouted.

The group then moved through the forest until they came to a clearing that was empty and was the perfect place to sit down for lunch. They all sat down on rocks and put their bags down as Naruto put his bag down on the floor and called out Bagon and Nuzleaf.

"Lunch time. We needed a break anyway, besides we'll have better luck finding Pokémon on a full stomach." Ash said.

"I guess I was getting kind of hungry." Max said.

"I'm so hungry I could eat a Tauros." May said as they all smiled and then realized they weren't eating yet.

"So Ash, where's lunch?" May asked.

"I thought you were carrying it, Max." Ash said.

"Oh, I thought you were going to grab it, May." Max said.

"You mean—There's no lunch!" They all shouted.

Pikachu then went digging into Ash's bag and got the can of Pokémon food and smiled. It sat down and then opened the can but it was empty. Pikachu then cried tears because there was no food.

"I guess that means we're out of Pokémon food too." Max said.

"I'm sorry, Pikachu." Ash said.

"Oh, it's too bad that Brock didn't come along with us." Ash said.

"Who's Brock?" May asked.

"Brock is a friend I was traveling with before. He knows lots about Pokémon, but he really knows how to cook too." Ash said as he and Pikachu had dream eyes, remembering Brock's awesome food as May tugged his hat down.

"Sorry, I'm so useless compared to him." May said as Ash nervously rubbed the back of his head. They then heard some commotion and saw Naruto unpacking Pokémon food for Kurama, Bagon and Nuzleaf.

"Here you go guys, enjoy." Naruto said as he placed their bowls of food in front of them and they happily ate.

"Bagon!" Bagon said, happily as he ate.

"Your welcome. I made some new Pokémon food for you guys so enjoy it." Naruto said as he then reached into his bag and got another container. "And I've also got food for you too, Pikachu."

"Pikachu!" Pikachu shouted happily as he jumped up happily and hugged Naruto's face.

"Your very welcome. Enjoy. It has a blend of special berries that electric Pokémon find amazing." Naruto said as Pikachu kept eating and eating.

"Well, at least one of you came prepared." May said as Max and Ash dropped their heads in shame.

"Pika—pika pi." Pikachu said.

"Your right. You'd think someone like Ash with such a long experience traveling would be a lot more prepared." Naruto joked as he and Pikachu chuckled.

"Ok, I get it." Ash said as Max was confused.

"Naruto, did you understand what Pikachu said?" Max asked as May and Ash were curious too.

"Yeah." Naruto said.

"Wait, you can understand Pokémon?" Ash asked.

"Yeah, all my life I've always been able to understand what they say and how they feel. It's been integral in all the research my parents and I have done." Naruto said.

"That is so cool. To be able to understand what Pokémon say is something I always wanted to do." Max said.

"How are you able to do that?" May asked.

"I don't know. It's something I had since I was a baby. The first time was in my parents lab and I understood what my dad's Jolteon said. I never could figure out a reason as to why I can understand Pokémon but I'm not looking for a cure. It's awesome." Naruto said as they nodded. "Well, with the Pokémon eating, I think we should eat as well.

Naruto then pulled out a wrapped package from his backpack and unwrapped it to reveal a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Ash, May and Max were happy eyed as they saw food. "We'll cut the sandwich in four and each get some food." Naruto said.

"Yeah, Naruto's the best!" They shouted.

They were all about to grab a part of the sandwich when it was suddenly gone from Naruto's hand. They saw a bird Pokémon fly away with Naruto's sandwich in his hands and land in a tree.

"Hey, I found a Pokémon!" Max said, seeing the Pokémon in the trees.

"What kind of Pokémon is that?" Ash asked.

"It's a Taillow." Naruto said.

"Taillow?" Ash asked as he used his pokedex.

Taillow, the tiny swallow Pokémon. Taillow has a fierce personality, never backing down even from the most powerful opponents. The pokedex said.

"Give back that sandwich." May said as the Taillow happily ate the whole sandwich. "WAHH! It ate the whole thing."

"Guess that Taillow must have been hungry." Ash said.

"Hey Taillow, how did you like the sandwich?" Max asked.

"Tai—Taillow." Taillow said.

"Taillow said that he really liked the sandwich. It's better than the apples he normally eats." Naruto said. "Wait, apples?"

"Pikachu." Pikachu said as Naruto, May and Max finally looked around the clearing properly and saw the trees were filled with apples.

"How did we miss that?" Naruto asked, scratching his head.

"Ninetales." Kurama said.

"I'm not that dense." Naruto said.

"Awesome, we got ourselves lunch. Pikachu use thunderbolt!" Ash said as Pikachu let loose a thunderbolt and dozens of apples fell from the trees and onto the ground. But it also had the effect of sending the entire horde of Taillows out of the apples trees which was their territory.

"Uh oh. I think we just disturbed the Taillow's territory." Naruto said.

"They look angry." Ash said.

"It looks like they're about to attack." Max said.

"What's there problem? They've got their fruit back." May said.

"It's not that. Taillow are fiercely territorial and they think we're in their territory." Naruto said.

"In that case, they're mad because we were going to eat some of their fruit." Max said.

"What should we do?" May said.

"I guess we could try apologizing." Ash said as the Taillow that ate the sandwich shouted and the other Taillow charged.

"Too late for that!" Naruto said.

"Guys, do something!" May shouted.

"Pikachu, thunderbolt!" Ash shouted.

"Kurama, flamethrower! Bagon, dragon pulse! Nuzleaf, razor wind!" Naruto shouted as the Pokémon let loose their attacks that hit the Taillow but the Taillow were serious and determined and got back up to fight.

"Man, these Taillow are determined!" Naruto shouted.

"Guys, again!" Ash shouted as the Pokémon let loose another barrage of attacks and hit the Taillow. The Taillow got more tired and a few dropped down but more soon came and surrounded the group.

Pikachu then hit the Taillow that ate Naruto's sandwich with a thunderbolt but the Taillow kept flying straight at Pikachu as Pikachu dodged out of the way.

"That Taillow must be the leader." Naruto said.

"And from the jelly mustache around it's beak, it's the one that started this." Max said.

"Watch out, Pikachu!" Ash said as Pikachu dodged another quick attack from the Taillow but it came back and nailed Pikachu with a peck attack.

"Pikachu!" Ash shouted as he grabbed Pikachu.

"All right, guys! Get ready to run!" Naruto said as they nodded. "Kurama, smoke screen!"

Kurama then let loose a smoke screen as the group saw a pokeball fly through the air. "Fortress, explosion!" A person shouted as the pokeball let loose a Fortress which used explosion that caused a distraction so the group could run away from the clearing.

They then stopped near the river as Ash recognized the trainer as Brock. "Brock, it's good to see you!" Ash said as he and Brock hugged it out.

"Good to see you too, Ash. Don't worry, we'll be safer in this part of the forest." Brock said.

"Thanks, Brock. We're lucky you came by." Naruto said.

"Thanks, but you should really thank Fortress." Brock said as he then bent down to Pikachu. "It's good to see you again, Pikachu."

"Pika Pika!" Pikachu said.

"Looks like you got hurt a little bit, huh?" Brock said as they saw the small bruise on Pikachu's arm so Brock pulled out a potion and sprayed it on Pikachu's wound. "Here."

"PIKA!" Pikachu shouted as the spray stung.

"A shot of that and some rest and you'll be as good as new." Brock said.

"So Brock, what are you doing here? I though you were going to go home." Ash said.

"I did go home, but everything was fine so I decided to come back out. Then Professor Birch said you were going to Rustboro city so I decided to come out to se if I could find you." Brock said.

"Wait, so does that mean we're going to be traveling buddies again?" Ash asked, excited.

"Sure, if you'll have me." Brock said holding out his hand.

"Best news I've heard all day." Ash said, shaking his hand.

Ash then introduced Brock to Naruto, May and Max and the five were going to sit down for lunch when the Taillow that stole Naruto's sandwich came back looking for a fight. It wanted to fight Pikachu to determine which Pokémon was the best. After an intense fight, Pikachu won and Ash caught a Taillow. Then there was a bit of an incident with the other flock of Taillow trying to attack the group because of Team Rocket but they were dealt with. Team Rocket was sent flying away and the flock had moved on as the group was moving closer to Rustboro city.

Line Break xxxxx

The group kept moving to Rustboro city through the woods until they came to Rustboro town for some rest after days of walking. The group walked into the Pokémon center as Brock immediately went up to Nurse Joy and began to go lovey-dovey eyed with her as the others chuckled nervously with sweat drops. After Brock calmed down a bit, Naruto walked up to the counter.

"Excuse me, Nurse Joy, could I register for the Pokémon league?" Naruto asked.

"Sure thing, I'll just need your pokedex." Nurse Joy said as Naruto handed her his research pokedex. "One moment."

"So, Naruto. You're going to do gym battles?" Ash asked.

"Yup, I gave it some thought and I decided to participate in the Pokémon League." Naruto said.

"All right. Then we've got some gym battles to win." Ash said as Naruto nodded when Nurse Joy handed him back his pokedex.

"All right, you're all registered for the Pokémon League. By the way, a package has been waiting for you." Nurse Joy said.

"A package?" Naruto asked as Nurse Joy put a large box on the counter.

"Oh yes, it came a few days ago addressed to you." Nurse Joy said.

"Thanks, Nurse Joy." Naruto said as he took the box and he and the others moved to a table.

"I wonder what's inside?" Brock asked as Naruto saw it was from his parents lab in Sootopolis city, seeing the whirlpool swirl. The symbol of his parent's lab.

"It's from my parents." Naruto said as he opened it to see a large blue Pokémon egg with black and white spots on it. It was in an incubator. Also in the box was a badge case with his parents lab symbol on it, an orange and red pokegear, a box and a strange pendant that had a solid blue crystal with golden etches. They were three lines that ran across the pendant and then met in the center to form some sort of circle. "Cool, my dad's old badge case." Naruto said as he took it and opened it to reveal it was empty meaning it was meant for him.

"A Pokegear, awesome!" Max said, looking at it.

"It's the new one." May said.

"And a Pokémon egg. I wonder what kind of Pokémon is inside?" Brock asked as he looked at it.

"Well, we won't know until it hatches." Naruto said as Ash picked up the box and necklace.

"Cool necklace." Ash said as Naruto looked at it.

"What do you think, Kurama?" Naruto asked.

"Nine—ninetales." Kurama said.

"What did he say?" May asked.

"He said it's a perfect match for me." Naruto said as he put it on. "Ash, what's in the box?"

"Let's see." Ash said as he opened it to reveal three objects. One was a leaf stone, the other was a charcoal with a string attached and the final object was a dragon fang.

"Awesome. It's a leaf stone." Naruto said.

"Cool. If you give certain Pokémon a leaf stone, they'll evolve." Max said, excited.

"Wow. And the other two items?" May asked.

"Charcoal and a Dragon Fang. Items that boost fire and dragon type moves. Perfect for Kurama and Bagon." Naruto said as he took out Bagon's pokeball and released it.

"Bagon!" Bagon said.

"Here, guys. It's a gift from my parents." Naruto said putting the charcoal around Kurama's neck and the dragon fang around Bagon's, as the two items would boost their attacks in battle. Naruto then returned Bagon. "I got to call my parents."

Naruto then went to use the video phones in the Pokémon center as the others followed him with Brock holding onto the egg while Naruto used the phone. The phone rang for a few seconds as then an image came through and showed a man who looked like an older Naruto except with no whisker scars on his face.

"Dad." Naruto said.

"Hey son. It's good to see you." Minato said as he saw Naruto was surrounded by new friends. "Oh, these are the friends that your mother said you're traveling with."

"Yeah, these are my new friends." Naruto said as the others stepped forward.

"Hello. My name is Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town." Ash said.

"Hi, my name is Brock from Pewter city." Brock said.

"Hello, my name is May and I'm from Petalburg city." May said.

"And I'm here brother, Max." Max said.

"Ah, May and Max. Norman talks a lot about you two. You've gotten a lot bigger from the pictures he's shown me." Minato said as May and Max chuckled. "Brock, it's nice to meet you. I've met your father once before, a good rock gym leader."

"Thank you, Professor Namikaze." Brock said.

"Ash, I've heard from Professor Birch that Professor Oak says that you're one heck of a trainer and you've had your fair share of experience with legendary Pokémon." Minato said.

"Yeah, I've had some great adventures." Ash said.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu said.

"Well, if you ever come to Sootopolis city, I'd love to talk to you about your adventures." Minato said.

"Sure." Ash said.

"So, son, I can guess that you got our package?" Minato asked.

"Yeah, I got to the Pokémon center and Nurse Joy said it was waiting for me. How did you know I would get it?" Naruto asked.

"Because your mother and I know you so well. And Norman gave us a call saying that you guys were heading to Rustboro city so since this Pokémon center on the way, I knew you would stop." Minato said.

"Well thanks dad." Naruto said as Minato smiled.

"No problem. I hope you like your gifts. My old badge case is nothing fancy but I figured I'm not using it for anything so you should have it. You are going to do gym battles, right?" Minato asked.

"I am. And the leaf stone, charcoal and Dragon fang will help in the future. But where did the egg come from?" Naruto asked.

"Well, actually—" "{CRASH}" Naruto heard as his father turned to his side and was then tackled from the screen by a red blur as he gasped in pain as Naruto and his friends sweat dropped. Naruto then saw his mother pop up with a smile.

"Hello, Naru!" Kushina said.

"Hey mom. Good to see you." Naruto said.

"Oh I miss you son. You don't call enough, which is why I packed you a new Pokegear so you can call me whenever you want." Kushina said as Naruto nervously chuckled.

"{Chuckles} I will I promise. By the way, what about the other two gifts in the package. The egg and necklace?" Naruto asked.

"Oh those. Those aren't from us but from Riley. You remember him, right?" Kushina asked.

"Yeah I remember. Tall guy, blue suit, kind of weird." Naruto said as his mother chuckled.

"I think the word is eccentric. It's not everyday a child meets a specialized trainer on par with Lance, Agatha, and Drake. Besides, I remember he took a liking to you. Anyway, he sent those two items to the lab a few days ago. Saying that, and I quote 'Naruto has a big destiny ahead of him and these will help. I'll see him soon.'" Kushina said as Naruto thought for a moment.

"Huh, weird." Naruto said.

"I thought so to. I tried to get in contact with Riley but he's gone to the Iron Islands and you know it's impossible to get a call there. But I'll tell him you said thank you." Kushina said.

"Thanks, mom. I got to go. And tell dad I said bye." Naruto said as his mother smiled and the call ended.

"Well, you're parents are uh…" Brock said.

"Odd?" Naruto asked.

"Not the word I was looking for." Brock said.

"Don't worry, they are. But they're great." Naruto said as he got up and put the egg in his bag. "So, what should we do now?"

"Well, we could look around town for something to do." Brock said as they all nodded and left the Pokémon center and began walking around through the town and saw a lot of trainers, training with their Pokémon but they weren't focusing on the strength of their attacks or ferocity of their attacks but on their appearance and style which confused the whole group except for Naruto.

"They don't look like they're training for a battle, but I wonder what they're doing." Ash said.

"Hey, check it out!" Max said, pointing to the Town's local hall to see a large sign that read Pokémon Competition.

"They must all be preparing for that Pokémon contest." Naruto said.

"A Pokémon contest?" May asked as a Beautifly landed on her face, shocking her.

"Get ohff me!" May shouted in panic as the Beautifly flew off and landed on Kurama's head.

"Ninetales!" Kurama replied happily as the Beautifly happily flapped it's wings.

"It's a Beautifly." Naruto said.

"A Beautifly?" Ash asked as he used his pokedex.

'Beautifly, the Butterfly Pokémon, and the evolved form of Silcoon. Beautifly have long thin noses which they use to such the pollen of flowers.' The Pokedex said as the Beautifly flew off of Kurama and happily landed on May's head.

"Get off!" May shouted as the Beautifly was on her head.

"Looks like you got a new friend." Ash joked.

"This isn't funny!" May shouted as she shook her head to try and get rid of the Pokémon.

"I'm so sorry." "Are you ok?" The group heard as they turned to see a boy and girl running to them. The boy had a Venomoth on his shoulder and girl ran ahead and had her eyes on the Beautifly.

"Hello!" Brock shouted as he got love struck with the pretty girl. "Is your mother an artist? Because you are the perfect picture of beauty—OFFGH" Brock said as the Beautifly smacked onto his head causing Naruto and Kurama to laugh.

"Beautifly, stop that!" the girl said.

"So I was wondering, is this Beautifly yours?" Max asked.

"She is." The girl said.

"You guys are training for the Pokémon contest, right?" Naruto asked.

"As a matter of fact I am, but some attacks went wrong." The girl said.

"That was probably my fault. Venomoth's whirlwind attack was too strong." The boy said.

"My name is Annette by the way." Annette said.

"And I'm Chazz. Are you ok?" Chazz asked.

"Yeah, we're fine. I'm Ash from Pallet town." Ash said.

"And my name is May." May said.

"I'm Max." Max said.

"Naruto and this is Kurama." Naruto said.

"Ninetales!" Kurama said.

"And I'm Brock, you're future boyfriend." Brock said.

"There's something that I don't get Chazz. How can a powerful attack be a failure?" Ash asked.

"I think the key here is that Ash doesn't understand Pokémon Contests." Max said.

"The thing to know is that Pokémon contests are not like regular Pokémon battles." Chazz said.

"Contest are about the beauty of the attack, not about the raw power." Annette said.

"Beauty of attacks?" Ash asked.

"Yes. Coordinators trained their Pokémon to be graceful." Annette said as she began to explain the process and rules of a contest as well as the reward for the contest, the Contest ribbons.

"Well, do you guys mind if we stay around and check out the contest?" Naruto asked.

"Not at all. If you want to, you guys could help with my routine." Annette said.

"Really? You want us to help?" May asked.

"That sounds like a great idea. And Beautifly thinks it is one too." Chazz said as Beautifly happily flew around May as Naruto chuckled.

"Yup. Beautifly is happy to work with May." Naruto said.

"So, are you guys going to be headed to Rustboro city after this for a gym battle?" Chazz asked.

"Yup." Naruto said as Kurama nodded his head.

"That's our next stop." Ash said.

"I'm battling too." May said, hesitantly.

"Pikachu and I are ready to go." Ash said as Chazz, Annette and Naruto realized he was planning to use Pikachu.

"Wait, you're planning to use Pikachu?" Chazz asked.

"That may be a problem?" Annette said.

"But why is that a problem? Pikachu is the best I got." Ash said.

"Pikachu." Pikachu said.

"Ash, Rustboro's gym is a rock Pokémon gym. The only Pokémon you have are Pikachu and Taillow, so the battle will be very difficult." Naruto said.

"He's right. That will sure make things tough for Pikachu." Brock said as Ash remembered his first Gym battle against Brock when he just used Pikachu and Pidgeotto. He did win, but it was luck.

"That's going to be a problem for you too, May. A fire Pokémon like Torchic won't have any effect on those rock Pokémon." Max said.

"Well, I might be able to help Pikachu in learning a new move that could be helpful in a fight against rock Pokémon." Naruto said.

"What move would that be?" Ash asked.

"Iron Tail. It's a steel type move that any Pokémon with a tail could use, and it's super effective against Rock types." Naruto said. "You guys up to learn it?"

"Yeah. That'd be great." Ash said.

While the others worked with Annette and Chazz on her routine, Naruto and Ash had a training session.

"All right, Kurama show them Iron Tail. Go, use is on that rock!" Naruto said as Kurama jumped in the air and it's tails glowed. It then swung it at a rock that was twice his size and smashed it to pieces.

"Whoa! I remember you used it on that door in the Pokémon center awhile go, but I didn't know it was so powerful." Ash said as Naruto chuckled.

"Yup, it's a very powerful attack. But Pikachu is going to need to develop it's tail muscles to the absolute best if it wants to learn this move." Naruto said.

"Got it." Ash said as he and Pikachu got to work.

Line Break xxxxx

The group stayed to watch the Pokémon contest and May was amazed more than the others. She even wanted a Beautifly of her own and she managed to catch a Wurmple on the way to Rustboro city.

But right now, the group had arrived in Rustboro city and were currently at the Rustboro tower, soaking in the sights of the city.

"Wow, look at the view." Brock said.

"It's amazing." May said.

"Yeah, but come on. Let's go to our gym battle." Ash said.

"Ash, I'm afraid we're not going to have our gym battle today." Naruto said.

"Why not?" Ash asked.

"Because the Gym leader is busy right about now." Naruto said.

"How do you know that?" Brock asked.

"And what do you mean by busy?" Max asked.

"You guys forget. My parents have worked with many of the gym leaders, including Roxanne. She is the leader of the Rustboro gym, and I know that right about now she's busy teaching at the trainer school." Naruto said.

"Trainer school?" Max asked.

"Yeah, Roxanne splits her time between teaching at the school and at the gym. So we're going to have to wait for tomorrow." Naruto said.

"Aw man." Ash said as Max heard a sound. He looked to his side and saw a Poliwag hiding under a seat.

"Hey there." Max said as Poliwag was a bit frightened. "It's ok, we're here to help."

"Ninetales." Kurama said as Poliwag slowly walked out and Max picked it up.

"Hi there, Poliwag." Ash said.

"Hey there. Are you lost Poliwag?" Max asked as he saw the bandana wrapped around it's tail. "What's that?"

"That's the symbol for the trainer school. This Poliwag must be one of there's." Naruto said.

"Poliwag. Oh good. There you are. I've been looking all over for you." A woman said as she walked up to them and Poliwag jumped into her arms. "I was so worried. Did you find it?"

"We did. Good to see you, Roxanne." Naruto said as Roxanne recognized him.

"Naruto. It's so good to see you. Look how big you've gotten." Roxanne said as she then knelt down to Kurama. "And you as well, Kurama." Roxanne said as she pet his head.

"Ninetales!" Kurama said, enjoying the pet.

"Mr. Roxanne." They heard as they turned to see a bunch of kids about Max's age. Two boys and a girl. The girl was holding a Pidgey and one of the boys was holding a Magby and both Pokémon had the same bandana. "You found Poliwag."

The girl then went up to the other boy. "You see, everything is ok."

"Except our class trip is ruined and poor Poliwag is scared completely out of it's mind." The boy said, rudely to the other.

"I'm sorry." The boy said.

"Do you have to be so mean! You know Kenny's afraid of touching Pokémon so leave him alone." The girl said.

"All right, that's enough you two. Now Kenny, I hoped you learn a lesson here today. But don't worry, you tried you hardest. Now let's head back to the Academy." Roxanne said as she then turned to Naruto. "So, Naruto. Are you here for a Gym battle?"

"Yup. Me and Ash want a battle." Naruto said.

"That's perfect. Why don't you guys head over to the school and we'll see about your gym battle." Roxanne said.

"Perfect. And Max can check out the beginner's class at the school." Naruto said.

"Really? Can I?" Max asked, excited.

"Of course." Roxanne said as they left the tower for the school.

When they got there, they were given a tour of the school by one of the teachers. They saw the classes that taught trainers to be Pokémon doctors, classes for Pokémon contests which May was attracted to, the advance battling classes and finally the beginner classes taught by Roxanne.

They walked in to see Professor Oak on the screen giving a talk to the students.

"Professor Oak." Ash said.

"Hey, Ash. And Brock, Naruto and May. Good to see you." Professor Oak said.

"Hi, Professor." Brock said.

"Good to see you." Naruto said.

"And you must be Max." Professor Oak said.

"Uh…I uh…hi." Max said as Professor Oak chuckled at his nervousness.

"So what's Professor Oak doing here?" Ash asked.

"Sometimes at the training academy, we receive lectures from Professor Oak via Video Phone." Roxanne said.

"Since you boys are here, I can say that you have had your gym battles, am I right?" Professor Oak asked.

"Actually, professor. We haven't had our battle yet." Roxanne said. "I'm teaching until tomorrow so we'll have to postpone our battle."

"That's fine." Naruto said as he got an idea. "Actually, why don't we invite the class to watch the battle."

"Huh?" Roxanne asked.

"What better way to learn about Pokémon and Pokémon battles than through watching a gym battle." Naruto said.

"That's a great idea. Battles often prove to be the most informative lessons there are." Brock said.

"Ok, sounds like a plan. How does that sound class?" Roxanne asked as the class erupted into cheers. "So which one of you will go first?"

"I'll go." Naruto and Ash said as the same time.

"No offense, Ash, but you've only got two Pokémon. I'll go first." Naruto said.

"I can make out just fine with Pikachu." Ash said.

"All right. Let's settle this." Naruto said as Ash nodded and then raised their hands.

"Rock, Paper, Scissors, GO!" They shouted as Naruto won with Rock against scissors.

"Ha, I go first." Naruto said as the rest of the class sweat dropped. "This way, you'll be able to perfect Pikachu's iron tail."

"All right." Ash said.

Max got permission to participate in the beginners class while May went to the Pokémon Contest class, Brock checked out the Pokémon doctor class and Naruto and Ash got some training in.

The next morning, Naruto, Brock and May were waiting outside the gym. They were waiting for Roxanne to arrive and for Ash to show up.

"Where's Ash?" Naruto asked.

"I don't know. I guess he was out training again." Brock said as they saw Ash running up to them. He stopped and he was out of breath."

"Ash, where were you?" Naruto asked.

"I was out training, and I caught a Treeko." Ash said as he held up a pokeball.

"You did?" Brock asked.

"Yeah, it was wild and I caught it." Ash said.

"That's some luck. Wild Treeko are hard to find." Naruto said.

"And it'll be useful in your battle against Roxanne." Brock said as Naruto took off his backpack. He opened it to changed his camera tape and to pull out the Pokémon egg.

He decided to let it out of the his bag and hold it. "So, how long does it take for a Pokémon egg to hatch?" May asked.

"It depends." Brock said as Roxanne and her group arrive.

"Morning. You ready Naruto?" Roxanne asked.

"I am." Naruto said as he removed the incubator case on the egg and as soon as he touched it, a blue aura like energy seeped out of his hands, although Naruto didn't see it. The egg then glowed bright as everyone was in shock.

"It's hatching." Roxanne said as the egg cracked and was gone as the light dimmed down to reveal a small bipedal blue wolf-like Pokémon. It has black legs and black torso, with a small blue tail, and yellow collar. It had a black-mask like thing over it's eyes and black ears with blue ears. It was a Riolu.

"A Riolu." Naruto said, amazed.

"Rio—" Riolu said, shocked to see so many people.

"Hey, there Riolu. It's nice to see you. You just hatched. My name is Naruto." Naruto said as Riolu looked at Naruto and sense an aura of happiness and kindness. "I working on becoming the world's great Pokémon researcher and trainer, and I want you to help me get there and become a great Pokémon as well."

Riolu smiled as nodded. "Rio." Riolu said as it then jumped up and landed on Naruto's head.

"Welcome to the family." Naruto said.

"Amazing, a Riolu." Roxanne said.

"Riolu?" Ash said as he and May tried to use their Pokedex's.

'No Data Available.' The dex said.

"Not surprised. Riolu are rare in the Hoenn region." Naruto said as he used his pokedex and got the data.

'Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Riolu has the power to see and understand emotions like happiness and anger in aura waves.' The dex said.

"Wait, it can understand people?" May asked.

"Yeah, Riolu has the ability of aura. It's an energy force that all living things have and Riolu and it's evolved form Lucario can read Aura and even use it." Naruto said.

"Wow." All the kids said.

"All right, let's get this gym battle started." Naruto said as they all walked in as Roxanne's assistants had finished setting up the gym for the battle. Ash, Brock, May and Roxanne's class got into the stands while Naruto and Roxanne took their positions on the battle field and the official stood to the side.

"Brock, keep the video rolling." Naruto said as Brock started recording.

"Got it." Brock said.

"The Battle between the Gym Leader Roxanne and her challenger Naruto Namikaze from Sootopolis city will now begin. This will be an elimination match, with each trainer using two Pokémon. Only the challenger is allowed to substitute Pokémon during the match." The official said as Kurama moved to the side of Naruto. Naruto put his backpack down and put Riolu on Kurama's back.

"Now, Riolu, since you just hatched I won't be using you for battles just yet. But I want you to watch how the others do, ok." Naruto said.

"Rio." Riolu said, meaning yes.

{Insert Pokémon Battle Theme}

"Ok, Geodude, I choose you!" Roxanne said as she summoned her Geodude, which was a large rock with large arms attached to it.

"Geodude!" Geodude said, ready to battle.

"Whoa, Geodude!" Max said as May used her pokedex.

'Geodude, the rock Pokémon. Geodude have incredible high defensive power, making it virtually resistant to most physical attacks.' The pokedex said.

"Whoa, boy so it's got a good defense." May said.

"Yeah, and that Geodude's hard body can be super destructive in combat as well." Brock said, knowing from experience with his own Geodude.

"Let's go, Roxanne!" The kids shouted as Naruto smiled and unhooked a fast ball from his belt.

"All right, Nuzleaf, take charge of the battle!" Naruto shouted as he threw the ball and it released Nuzleaf. Nuzleaf landed on it's feet and assumed a fighting stance.

"Nuzleaf!" Nuzleaf shouted.

"Rio!" Riolu said, amazed at seeing a new Pokémon brother.

"Nuz?" Nuzleaf said shocked to see a Riolu.

"Sorry about the weird meeting, Nuzleaf. But this is Riolu, he was in the egg I got and your new friend. So let's show him how we battle!" Naruto said.

"Nuzleaf!" Nuzleaf said, giving a thumbs up.

"Riolu!" Riolu said, excited to watch the battle.

"Hey, Ash can I borrow your pokedex?" Max asked as Ash.

"Sure." Ash said, handing it to him and Max used it so that the kids in the class could get some info on Nuzleaf.

'Nuzleaf, the Wily Pokémon and the evolved form of Seedot. Nuzleaf can be found living in thick woodlands. The soft melodies they play on their leaf pipes are said to comfort humans.' The pokedex said.

"Cool." The kids said.

"I guess Naruto is going for type advantage. A grass type like Nuzleaf is powerful against a Rock type like Geodude." Ash said.

"Yeah, but something tells me that type advantage alone won't be enough to beat Roxanne." Brock said.

"With both Trainers ready, begin!" The official said.

"Geodude, use Rollout!" Roxanne said as Geodude curled into a ball and rolled towards Nuzleaf.

"Nuzleaf, jump over to dodge!" Naruto said as Nuzleaf jumped high in the air and landed behind Geodude as the attack missed. "Now, use razor leaf!" Nuzleaf then fired a razor leaf flurry from the leaf on it's head.

"Geodude, Harden!" Roxanne said as Geodude glowed white before the light disappeared and the razor leaf bounced off but it did some damage from the power of the razor leaf as Geodude grit it's teeth.

"Man, that must be one powerful Nuzleaf." Brock said.

"All right, Nuzleaf use Sunny Day!" Naruto said.

"Nuz…Leaf!" Nuzleaf said as it concentrated and fired a light from it's leaf which increased the sunlight in the gym.

"Geodude use rollout to get close and then use mega-punch." Roxanne said as Geodude rolled to Nuzleaf faster than before.

"Amazing. Using that harden, sped up Geodude's roll out attack." Brock said as Geodude got close enough and unrolled and threw a punch for his mega punch.

"Nuzleaf, dodge!" Naruto said as Nuzleaf disappeared in a blur to the side and the mega punch hit the ground as Nuzleaf appeared behind Geodude. "Now, energy orb!" Naruto said as Nuzleaf charged a sparkling greenish and blue-ish orb between it's hands and fired it at the Geodude, doing some serious damage and knocking it through the rock field.

"Dude!" Geodude cried out in pain.

"How did Nuzleaf move so fast?" May asked as Brock realized what Naruto did.

"Chlorophyll. It's Nuzleaf's special ability. In direct sunlight, Nuzleaf's speed will increase dramatically." Brock said.

"So that's why Naruto had Nuzleaf use Sunny Day, to increase Nuzleaf's speed." May said.

"Not bad, Naruto. You've got skill just like your father. But I won't take it easy on you. Geodude, use rock throw!" Roxanne shouted as Geodude use it's large hands and dug into the ground and threw two large rocks at Nuzleaf.

"Nuzleaf, smash that with Brick Break!" Naruto shouted as Nuzleaf's hands glowed and it smashed the two rocks. "Now, use Leaf Blade!" Nuzleaf's leaf on it's head glowed green as it charged at Geodude.

"Geodude, counter it with mega punch!" Roxanne shouted as Geodude's mega punch and Nuzleaf's leaf blade hit each other and were in a stalemate as both Pokémon tried to push for dominance to win.

"Seems our Pokémon are pretty even." Roxanne said.

"Maybe, but Nuzleaf has got some surprises in him. Now, Leaf Charge!" Naruto shouted as everyone else was confused, they had never heard of that move.

Nuzleaf's leaf was green from the leaf blade, but now the energy began to seep around Nuzleaf's body as it increased it's strength and then Nuzleaf charged forward and bashed into Geodude and sent it tumbling across the field and smashed into a large rock, causing a large plum of dust and sand to kick up, clouding everyone's view.

When the dust cleared, Geodude as lying on it's back with swirls in it's eyes. "Geo…dude…" Geodude said weakly.

"Geodude is unable to battle, Nuzleaf wins!" The official.

"Nicely done." Naruto said with a smile.

"Nuzleaf." Nuzleaf said as it nodded.

"That was awesome! It was so amazing! Seeing a Nuzleaf on TV or in a book is way different than watching it battle!" Max said excited as the other kids were excited too.

"That was amazing. Naruto's Nuzleaf sure is strong." May said.

"Yeah, but I've never hear of the move Leaf Charge before. Have you, Brock?" Ash asked.

"No, first time I heard of it." Brock said as Roxanne called her Geodude back.

"That was good, Naruto. But what is Leaf Charge?" Roxanne asked.

"It's a new move that I made up." Naruto said as everyone was shocked. "I came up the idea one day when working on Nuzleaf's leaf blade attack. Nuzleaf channels all the energy from his leaf and charges it around it's body which increases it's speed, strength and defense. So we decided to use the energy to form a tackle attack like move which does a lot of damage."

"I'm impressed. You used Nuzleaf's own energy to increase it's strength. I don't think your father could have done better. And you'll need it for my next Pokémon. Go, Nosepass!" Roxanne shouted as she summoned her Nosepass.

"Nosepass?" Ash said as he used his pokedex.

'Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon. Nosepass has a nose that functions as an electromagnet, and determines it's location by moving it's nose about.' The pokedex said.

"A Nosepass huh? All right, Nuzleaf, return." Naruto said as Nuzleaf joined Naruto's side next to Kurama. Naruto then unclipped a great ball from his belt. "Go, Bagon!"

Naruto said as Bagon was released from it's pokeball and stood on the field. "Bagon!" Bagon shouted as it was ready.

"A Bagon?" May asked as she used her pokeball.

'Bagon, the Rock Head Pokémon. Bagon dreams of being able to fly through the air. When frustrated for not flying, Bagon uses its head to smash rock into powder.' The Pokedex said.

"Why would Naruto call back his Nuzleaf?" Ash asked.

"Not sure. Maybe Naruto has a plan in mind." Brock said.

"All right, let the battle begin!" The official said as he waved his flags.

"Nosepass, use Zap Cannon!" Roxanne shouted.

"Nose…pass!" Nosepass said as it charged a blue-ish and yellow-ish orb around it's nose and fired a beam of electricity at Bagon.

"Bagon, counter it with Dragon Breath!" Naruto shouted as Bagon charged a fiery-green flame and fired it and it and the zap cannon hit each other in the air and cancelled each other out.

"Now, use Zen Headbutt!" Naruto shouted as Bagon ran forward. His head glowed blue and spread out a blue-like aura as Bagon charged.

"Bagon!" Bagon shouted as he scored a hit on Nosepass as Nosepass back away from the hit and groaned in pain.

"Nosepass!" Nosepass cried out from the attack.

"Nosepass use Rock Tomb!" Roxanne shouted as Nosepass slammed it's foot onto the ground and four large rocks shot up around Bagon and trapped it.

"Bagon, focus energy then double brick break!" Naruto shouted.

Bagon focused and then both it's paws glowed as it smashed it's way out of the rock tomb. "Bagon!" Bagon shouted as it was still pumped to fight.

"Sandstorm, now!" Roxanne shouted as Nosepass' nose glowed and kicked up a sandstorm.

"Aw man, I can't see!" Ash said as everyone covered their eyes.

"Bagon, can't see!" Max said.

"Then that means Nosepass can't see either right?" May asked.

"Wrong! Nosepass can use the electromagnet in it's nose like a compass, remember?!" Brock said as they covered their eyes from the sand.

"Bagon, close your eyes and focus! Remember our training!" Naruto shouted as Bagon nodded. Bagon closed it's eyes and focused.

"Nosepass, take down!" Roxanne shouted as Nosepass ran at Bagon.

"Wait…" Naruto said as Bagon listened to Naruto, having complete trust in his trainer. "NOW! STONE EDGE, POINT BLANK!" Naruto shouted as Bagon opened it's eyes.

"BAGON!" Bagon shouted as it summoned a field of rocks around it and fired it all around itself and nailed Nosepass.

"Nosepass!" Nosepass cried out, being hit with a hail of rocks, causing the sandstorm to stop.

"What?" Roxanne said, shocked to see this.

"Never underestimate us! Right, Bagon!" Naruto shouted.

"Bagon!" Bagon shouted as it raised it's arms and then glowed bright.

"{GASPS OF SHOCK}" Everyone was amazed at what was happening.

"What's going on?" May asked.

"Bagon, he's evolving." Brock said.

In the bright light, Bagon's form was changing and shifting. It changed from a bipedal Pokémon to a quadruped. A large bone shell formed around the Pokémon as three ridges formed. The light disappeared to show that Bagon had evolved to a Shelgon.

"Shelgon!" Shelgon shouted.

"Amazing, a Shelgon." Brock said.

"Shelgon?" Ash asked as he used his pokedex.

'Shelgon, the Endurance Pokémon and the evolved form of Bagon. Covering Shelgon's body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.' The pokedex said.

"Cool, I got to see an actual Pokémon evolution!" Max said as the other students were excited too.

"It seems that you got lucky your Bagon evolved." Roxanne said.

"Not luck so much as timing. Bagon has been ready to evolve for a while, it just needed the right battle." Naruto said as Shelgon stomped it's feet.

"Shelgon!" Shelgon said as it was ready to fight.

"Go, Shelgon! Use double edge!" Naruto shouted as Shelgon charged, a bit slower than before and smashed into Nosepass. But it's bone structure and dense size knocked Nosepass farther away with much more force.

"Nosepass!" Nosepass cried out in pain.

"It seems that Shelgon got slower but a lot tougher." Brock said as they all watched with interest.

"Nosepass use rockslide!" Roxanne said as Nosepass lifted it's arms and let loose a bunch of rocks at Shelgon.

"Shelgon, blast them with Dragon breath!" Naruto shouted as Shelgon let loose a dragon breath that destroyed the rocks.

"Nosepass use takedown!" Roxanne said as Nosepass charged forward and hit Shelgon. It hit Shelgon so hard that it flew off the ground.

"Shelgon, fire a flamethrower and propel yourself back!" Naruto said as Shelgon let loose a flame thrower that shot Shelgon back to Nosepass at a faster speed. "Now, finish it with Zen Headbutt!"

"Shel…" Shelgon said as it glowed blue and flew towards Nosepass. "GON!"

It collided with Nosepass and knocked Nosepass off it's feet and fell onto the ground, kicking up a large cloud of dust. Everyone coughed as the dust cloud began to die down. They saw Shelgon standing on his feet while Nosepass was on it's back.

"Nose…pass…" Nosepass said weakly with swirls in it's eyes.

"Nosepass is unable to battle! Shelgon is the winner! The winner of the battle is Naruto Namikaze from Sootopolis city!" The official said as everyone cheered.

"All right, way to go Shelgon!" Naruto said as he ran up to Shelgon and picked him up and tossed him up in the air as Shelgon smiled.

"Shelgon!" Shelgon said happy.

"All right, Naruto!" May shouted as she and the others came down to see Naruto.

"That was a great battle, Naruto!" Max said.

"I'm so pumped for my gym battle now!" Ash said as Roxanne returned her Nosepass and walked up to Naruto.

"Naruto, you are an amazing trainer. I know your parents would be proud of how fare you've come. And I should thank you, I learned a lot from competing against you today. It was a great battle." Roxanne said.

"Thanks, Roxanne. It was great to battle you." Naruto said.

"And I'm sure all the students were thrilled watching your strategy and fighting spirit. And for defeating me, I am happy to award you this Stone badge." Roxanne said as she held out the Stone Badge. It was gold and dark brown in color and looked like two sideways triangles connected in the middle. Naruto smiled as he took the badge and put it in his badge case.

"Thank you, Roxanne. I got the Stone badge!" Naruto shouted as his Pokémon cheered.

"SHELGON!" "NUZLEAF!" "NINETALES!" "RIOLU!" His Pokémon shouted as Naruto held his badge case up.

Line Break xxxxx

After Naruto's successful gym battle he messaged his parents saying that he won and his Bagon evolved. After a night of rest for his Pokémon and the gang at the Pokémon center, Naruto woke up early to get some morning exercise in. He woke up and got dressed and got his Pokémon back. He walked outside to see Ash busy training his new Treeko.

"Hey, Ash." Naruto said.

"Hey, Naruto. How'd you sleep?" Ash asked.

"Like a baby. So you ready for your gym battle?" Naruto asked.

"Born ready. I'm so pumped after watching you win yesterday." Ash said as Naruto chuckled.

Brock, Max and May woke up and joined Naruto outside and they were about to head to the gym for Ash's match with Roxanne when Naruto got a call on his Pokegear. He took it out of his pocket and it was his dad.

"Hey, dad." Naruto said.

"Hey, son. I know this is kind of sudden, but are you near a videophone? Your mother and I, along with someone else need to talk to you." Minato said.

"Sure." Naruto said as they wondered what was going on.

Naruto and the group walked back to the Pokémon center and Naruto got on a video phone and dialed his parents lab. After a few seconds, the screen turned on and it showed Naruto's parents.

"Hey, mom. Dad." Naruto said as his parents saw him.

"Naruto, good you're at the Pokémon center." Minato said.

"Sure, so what's up?" Naruto asked.

"Hold on, I'm connecting Professor Birch and Professor Oak." Kushina said as she did and the screen then split into three showing Professor Oak from Pallet Town and Professor Birch from Littleroot Town.

"Hey, Naruto." Professor Birch said.

"Hey, Professor Birch." Naruto said.

"Hi, Professor Oak." Ash said.

"Ash, it's good to see you. Are you ready for you gym battle today?" Professor Oak asked.

"I am. I even caught a new Pokémon for the battle. But what's going on?" Ash asked.

"Well, we need Naruto's help." Professor Oak said.

"My help? With what?" Naruto asked.

"Well, we received word from Brawly on Dewford island about a recent meteor strike near the caves on the island. He and Officer Jenny have secured the sight but we tried talking to them a few hours ago and they haven't responded. We'd like you to see what happened." Professor Birch said.

"Me?" Naruto asked.

"Yes. You're quite the brilliant mind when it comes to science and happen to be the closet one there. None of us can make it, so we'd like you to go." Professor Oak said.

"It's probably nothing, Brawly is probably busy, but we'd like you go there to make sure he's all right and to investigate this meteor." Minato said.

"We know this is a lot to ask of you, but we'd like to make sure nothing bad happened. If there's any problems, give us a call." Kushina said.

"Sure, I'd be happy to do it. Now I just got to get a ride to the islands." Naruto said.

"Don't worry, we all ready took care of that. You're ride should be there now. We'll see you soon." Minato said as they all signed off.

They then heard a noise outside and walked to see what it was. They walked out of the Pokémon center and saw it was a large Altaria. He saw it had a red scarf on it and Naruto recognized it as his mother's Altaria. "Altaria!" Naruto shouted as he ran up and hugged it as Altaria happily snuggled into Naruto.

"Altaria." Altaria said.

"It's my mom's Altaria. Look like it's my ride to the Dewford Islands." Naruto said.

"Cool." Brock said.

"Sorry, I won't be able to see your match Ash." Naruto said.

"That's ok. I'm all pumped for my match and I'll soon have a badge like you." Ash said.

"I bet you will. And it's a good thing I'm heading there. The Dewford Gym will be the next one we should get our badges from. I'll see you guys there." Naruto said as they nodded. He then returned Kurama to his pokeball so he could get on Altaria. "All right, Altaria! To Dewford Island!" Naruto said as Altaria flew away.

Line Break xxxxx

For a few hours, Naruto enjoyed feeling the wind in his face as Altaria flew over the land and then over the ocean. Naruto smiled as he saw Wingull and Pelipper fly next to Altaria. He saw Sharpedo, Magikarp, Whishcash, and Lapras were swimming below. Naruto saw Dewford Islands closing in as Altaria flew down and landed on the beach near the Pokémon center.

Naruto got off and called out Kurama. "Ninetales!" Kurama called out as he stretched.

"I know you hate it, but you wouldn't fit on Altaria." Naruto said as he took out a berry and handed it to Altaria as Altaria happily ate it up. "Thanks again."

"Altaria!" Altaria said as she flew off.

"Well let's head off to the Pokémon center and see what's going on." Naruto said as Kurama followed and they walked to the Pokémon Center. He walked up to the counter as Nurse Joy and Chansey saw him.

"Hello, can I help you?" Nurse Joy asked.

"Yes, Nurse Joy. I'm here about the recent meteor crash on the island. I'm looking into it and Brawly and Officer Jenny were suppose to help me." Naruto said.

"Oh yes, that crash was something fierce. Last I heard, Brawly and Officer Jenny left for the Dewford mountains, just north of the gym." Nurse Joy said.

"Thanks, Nurse Joy." Naruto said.

"Chansey, Chansey!" Chansey said.

"Huh? What do you mean helicopters?" Naruto asked.

"Oh yes. Earlier today we saw some red helicopters fly by and land near the crash site. I believe one of them had a large M written on." Nurse Joy said.

"An M? That's Team Magma, but what could they be doing here? Thanks Nurse Joy." Naruto said as he left and he and Kurama quickly head towards the Dewford mountains. Naruto stopped near the entrance to the caves and saw a map set up that would so the length and routes of the tunnels.

Naruto pulled out his pokegear and looked over the coordinates that his dad sent him of the approximate location of the meteor strike. "Hmm, it seems if we take tunnel C, we'll get to the crash site. Come on." Naruto said as they walked into the tunnel. It was a big dark so Naruto found a stick and had Kurama use flamethrower to turn it into a torch.

Naruto and Kurama walked through the tunnel. Naruto then noticed something up ahead. It was a steel-ish color ball stuck in some rocks that had fallen. "Huh? Hey, are you stuck?" Naruto asked as he pulled the Pokémon out and put it down to reveal it was an Aron.

"Aron…ar—aron." Aron said.

"Your welcome. You looked like you were stuck. What happened?" Naruto asked.

"Aron...aron." Aron said.

"Oh, that meteor crash shook some rocks loose and you got stuck under. Well it's a good thing we came around when we did." Naruto said.

"Ninetales." Kurama said.

"So Aron, do you happen to know where the meteor landed?" Naruto asked.

"Aron…aron." Aron said.

"Oh good. You know your way around the caves and can feel where that meteor landed. Can you lead us there?" Naruto asked.

"Aron." Aron said as it nodded and escorted Naruto and Kurama through the cave. After about 20 minutes of walking through the cave, they saw a light at the end of the tunnel. They kept walking until they came out of the tunnel and were greeted with a large crater. Naruto immediately took cover behind a rock, and then leaned to the side and looked down to see a whole group of Team Magma grunts with a bunch of Mightyena, Golbat and Houndoom. There were grunts around acting as guards, scientists with various equipment and computers analyzing and trying to take samples of the meteor, which was the size of a large truck and covered in black soot and rocks. Naruto looked to the side and saw Brawly and Officer Jenny tied up to a rock with their pokeballs on a table next to them.

"Team Magma, should have figured. All right, Aron, thanks. Now you should get out of here, I don't want you to get hurt. These Team Magma grunts mean business." Naruto said as Aron nodded no.

"Aron…aron…ar." Aron said.

"I appreciate the thought but this isn't your fight. I've got to help Brawly and Officer Jenny and stop those guys from taking the meteor. You should get to safety." Naruto said as Aron shook his head no.

"Aron! Aron!" Aron said as it stomped it's feet.

"All right, but stay hidden and work with my Pokémon." Naruto said as Aron nodded. Naruto then slowly and quietly walked down from the rock and stood close to the sides of the crater. He quietly walked down as he then hid behind a rock as a grunt passed by him. He then walked around some machines and slowly got to the rock where Brawly and Officer Jenny were tied up.

"Brawly." Naruto whispered as Brawly saw him and smiled.

"Naruto?! You're here?!" Brawly whispered as Naruto grabbed a sharp rock and began cutting the ropes that tied them up.

"Yeah, my parents sent me here to check on the meteor. Said they lost contact with you." Naruto said as he cut one of the four ropes.

"Team Magma jumped us and took over. They're trying to do something with the meteor." Officer Jenny said.

"Don't worry, we'll stop them." Naruto said as he cut another rope.

"Look, what we got here boys?!" They heard as Naruto turned to see a whole bunch of grunts there standing with their Pokémon ready to attack as Naruto stood ready to fight as Kurama got in front of him. "We've got ourselves a hero! Why don't you just do yourself a favor and hand over your Pokémon and tie yourself up. You ain't stopping Team Magma from harvesting this Meteor for our plans."

"Not going to happen! Kurama, use Flame Burst!" Naruto shouted as Kurama jumped forward.

"NINE…TALES!" Kurama shouted as his body glowed red and then shot out a large ball of red and blue fire towards the ground in front of the Team Magma goons and when the ball hit the ground, it erupted into a large plume of fire that kept the goons and their Pokémon from advancing.

"Nuzleaf, Shelgon, come out!" Naruto shouted as he released his other Pokémon.

"Nuzleaf!" Nuzleaf shouted as it stood ready.

"Shelgon!" Shelgon said as he stood ready.

"Nuzleaf, cut Brawly and Officer Jenny free using Leaf blade!" Naruto shouted as Nuzleaf's leaf glowed green and he slashed the ropes and freed Brawly and Officer Jenny. Naruto then handed Brawly and Jenny their Pokéballs.

"Meditite, Hariyama, let's go!" Brawly shouted as his Pokémon appeared in front of him.

"Growlithe, help out!" Officer Jenny shouted her Growlithe came out.

"Shelgon, go zen headbutt! Nuzleaf, bullet seed! Kurama, Flamethrower!" Naruto shouted as his Shelgon headbutted a Mightyena into a wall, Nuzleaf let loose a bullet seed barrage against two Golbat and Kurama released a flamethrower that hit some Houndoom and even though they were fire Pokémon, the force of the attack really hurt them.

"Meditite, light screen!" Brawly shouted as a giant screen of light protected Meditite and Hariyama from a super sonic attack from the Golbat. "Hariyama, now use hyper beam!" Hariyama's hands glowed as it formed a ball of golden energy and then fired a beam that knocked the Golbat out.

"Growlithe, go tackle attack!" Officer Jenny said as her Growlithe managed to tackle a Houndoom away.

"Aron!" Aron shouted as it did a rock slide attack, hitting some Mightyena.

"Now, Nuzleaf Energy orb!" Naruto shouted as Nuzleaf fired an energy orb that collided with a flame thrower but it overpowered it and smashed into a Houndoom.

"Naruto, watch out!" Brawly shouted as Naruto turned to see a Mightyena charge at him with a bite attack. Kurama, Shelgon and Nuzleaf turned to see Naruto about to be attacked and quickly tried to get to him but they wouldn't get to him in time. Naruto put his hands up to protect himself when all of a sudden a bright light exploded from his belt and Riolu charged out in front of Naruto.

"Riolu!" Riolu shouted as his hands glowed and he pushed his hand forward and it hit Mightyena in the face and then was pushed away by the force.

"That was force palm! Nice job, Riolu!" Naruto said as Riolu nodded.

"Call in the chopper! Let's get that meteor out of here!" A magma grunt shouted as a scientist called in the chopper and Naruto heard it closing in and was directly above them now with a crane lowering down.

"You're not taking that meteor!" Naruto shouted as the crane hooked onto the meteor and began taking it up. "Kurama, Overheat!. Nuzleaf, solar beam! Shelgon, Dragon Breath!" Naruto shouted as his Pokémon charged up their attacks and fired it at the helicopter, hitting the blades and causing it to fly to the ground and crash and destroyed the meteor as well.

"No!" A scientist shouted as they tried to make a break for it but all of a sudden, a Metagross and Aggron appeared at the cave entrance and blocked the exit. Then a man with grey-ish hair and wearing some long slacks, boots, a vest a button up along with a backpack.

"You guys aren't going anywhere!" The man said as he walked forward and a bunch of other police officers came through and surrounded Team Magma.

"Steven!" Naruto shouted, happy to see his friend here. Steven was the son of the President of the Devon Corporation, collector of rare stones and a great steel type trainer.

"Hey, Naruto." Steven said as he walked up to Naruto and high-fived him as the police arrested the Team Magma grunts and scientists.

"Steven. It's good to see you." Brawly said as he high-fived Steven.

"Good to see you too, Brawly." Steven said.

"So what brought you here. Not that I'm upset to see you." Naruto said.

"I was on the other side of the island digging for some stones when Professor Birch called me, saying that you were here to investigate a meteor strike. I wanted to come by and check it out myself when I saw all the Magma people. I went for help. I didn't think you'd have settled it by the time I got back." Steven said as Naruto and his Pokémon smirked and puffed their chests out in pride.

"Of course. Look who you're talking too." Naruto said as everyone chuckled.

"Thanks again for rescuing us, Naruto." Officer Jenny said as she shook Naruto's hand.

"No problem. Glad I came here when I did. Who knows what Team Magma had planned for that meteor." Naruto said.

"Well. We'll never find out now. It's probably toast." Brawly said, kicking over a destroyed piece of the helicopter.

"Does make me curious." Naruto said as he looked at the wreckage and then walked over to one of the computers. He activated it and saw that Team Magma were running energy scans and were picking up unusual readings from the meteor. "These are some strange readings. I'd love to get at least a small fragment of that meteor."

Naruto and his Pokémon began rummaging through the debris to look for a small fragment of the meteor but it was hard to tell what was rock and meteor. Naruto moved a piece of the helicopter's door off of a rock, Kurama moved some debris with his tails and Shelgon and Nuzleaf were sorting through some rocks as Brawly and Steven decided to help.

Riolu was moving a rock out of the way when he saw the gleam of a green rock under a large boulder. "Riolu!" Everyone heard as they walked over to Riolu and saw the green rock.

"Nice job, Riolu!" Naruto said as he pat Riolu on the head.

"Rio!" Riolu replied.

"All right. Let's get this thing out!" Naruto said as he went up to the boulder and tried to push it off, but it was really heavy. "OHH! Come-on-budge!" Naruto said as he was straining himself to move it.

"Uh, Naruto? I could have Hariyama, break it." Brawly said.

"Hariyama!" Hariyama said.

"No. That's too risky. You could break the meteor. You can help lift." Naruto said as Brawly nodded and helped Naruto lift but this boulder was like a building. Soon Steven and all of the Pokémon were trying to lift the boulder.

"Come—on—guys! Almost there!" Naruto said as they finally managed to pushed the boulder off.

"Man! That thing's heavy." Steven said as everyone tried to catch their breath. Naruto then saw the small green rock wasn't small but was quite large. About 16 inches and in perfect shape. A complete circle, with no breaks, cracks, anything.

"Amazing. It's perfectly fine." Naruto said as he took out his camera and began recording the meteor.

"That's incredible. Look at the colors." Steven said as he marveled at the rock.

"This is incredible." Brawly said as Riolu looked at the rock.

"Riolu." Riolu said as Naruto looked at Riolu.

"What do you mean, Riolu?" Naruto asked.

"What's going on?" Brawly asked.

"Riolu said that he's picking up some kind of aura from the meteor." Naruto said as he knelt down. "Aura…"

Naruto looked at the rock and touched it and as soon as he did that, the meteor glowed super bright. "AAHH!" Everyone shouted as they covered their eyes from the bright light.

"What's going on?!" Steven shouted as a spectral form rose out from the meteor rock and hovered in the air. When the light died down, everyone could what it was.

"Oh my god." Naruto said in awe as he saw the new creature. It was about 5 ft in height, and sort of looked like a humanoid but alien as well. It had a blue face with two eyes and a red colored body with a large purple crystal in the middle It's arms were wavy blue and red tentacles that soon solidified into solid arms.

"Whoa." Brawly said.

"By Arceus." Steven said. The creature looked at Naruto and everyone and it's face glowed as it shot out a energy beam that seemed to analyze it's environment. Naruto's Pokémon were ready to attack but Naruto told them to stop.

"Easy guys. Don't attack." Naruto said as he slowly walked forward and the Pokémon lowered itself to the ground and stood in front of Naruto and tilted it's head. "Hi. I'm Naruto."

Naruto said as the creature just tilted it's head as it looked at him. "Uh, you came out of that meteor my friends and I found." Naruto said as the creature looked at him. "Can you understand me?" He asked as the creature nodded yes. It then reached it's arm out and formed a hand. Naruto looked confused but then saw the Pokémon nod so Naruto grabbed the hand.

Then the creatures eyes glowed blue as Naruto's eyes glowed as well and after a few seconds, it stopped. "Whoa. What was that? "Naruto asked as he shook his head.

The creature then replied in a form of sounds like computers or machines would make. "You fell to this planet…wait! I can understand you. You made it so I would understand what you said." Naruto said as the Pokémon nodded.

"Amazing. So you fell to this planet from space. You crash landed here and were scared to come out because you could feel the evil from Team Magma." Naruto said as the Pokémon nodded.

"Amazing, a Pokémon that can feel emotions. It's must be some kind of psychic type." Steven said.

"You showed yourself after they were gone and I touched the meteor…you felt comfortable and safe with me." Naruto said as the Pokémon nodded. "Well, I'm glad you're safe. And that I got here just in time so that Team Magma couldn't do anything. If you want, you can come with me for a bit, just to make sure you're all right. Then I'll let you go."

The Pokémon contemplated Naruto's words and looked at him, this human had an aura of trust and could tell he was being genuine and truthful. The Pokémon nodded as Naruto smiled and reached into his bag. He opened one of the pockets and pulled out an ultra ball. "Here." Naruto said as the creature tapped the ball. The Ultra ball grew to regular size, opened up and the Pokémon was sucked in. The pokeball closed and then dinged, indicating the Pokémon was caught.

"Amazing." Naruto said as he used his research pokedex to analyze the new Pokémon. "A Pokémon from outer space. Things are going to get interesting."

End of Chapter 1

Hoped you guys like the chapter. Naruto will be both a Pokémon researcher and trainer and will do gym battles. I wanted to do this because I'd thought it'd be interesting. Naruto will be a lot smarter than normal and he's got a lot more skill. He also has the ability to talk to Pokémon which will come in handy later. Naruto's team of Pokémon will continue to expand and encompass Pokémon from all the regions.

Next Chapter, Naruto gets some information on his new friend and has his battle with Brawly.

Naruto's list of Pokémon:

Ninetales AKA Kurama: regular Pokeball

Level: 65

Ability: Flash Fire. Powers up Fire type moves if hit by one

Move List: Flamethrower, Iron Tail, Psychic, Fire Blast, Fire Spin, Flame Burst, Flame Charge, Sunny Day, Solar Beam, Hypnosis, Hyper Beam, Double Team, Over Heat, Dark Pulse, Heat Wave, Swift, Psyshock.

Shelgon: Great Ball

Level: 32

Ability: Rock Head. Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Move List: Zen Headbutt, Dragon Pulse, Focus Energy, Dragon Claw, Rock Smash, Double-edge, Flamethrower, Brick Break, Protect, Double Team, Stone Edge, Incinerate

Nuzleaf: Fast Ball

Level: 32

Ability: Chlorophyll. Raises speed in sunshine.

Move List: Energy ball, Razor Wind, Razor leaf, Nature power, Leaf Blade, Sunny day, Solar Beam, Dig, Shadow Ball, Brick Break, Double team, Leaf charge, growth, synthesis.

Riolu: regular Pokeball

Level:7

Ability: Inner Focus. Prevents Pokémon from flinching

Move List: Quick Attack, Endure, Force Palm, Calm Mind