Natz’s psychic power is very strong. Even Na Jun couldn't get close to Natz, let alone destroy the dolls around her. Natz's psychic shield can even withstand the attacks of gym-level Pokémon.
Take Na Jun for example, he used to be the Gym Leader of the Goldenrod Gym, so he definitely has gym-level Pokémon in his possession. He could use them to deal with Natz.
Even so, Na Jun couldn't defeat Natz, showing just how powerful her psychic abilities are.
Xiao Mao estimates that only the Unova region's Elesa could possibly compare to Natz.
Natz is known as the Psychic Genius Girl.
Elesa is the Psychic Rampage Girl.
The two complement each other well.
“Go to Lavender Town and catch a Ghost-type Pokémon. Then come back and challenge Natz,” said Na Jun.
What kind of solution is that?
Even though Ghost-type Pokémon are super effective against Psychic-type Pokémon, they are not resistant to Psychic-type attacks themselves, and Natz can even handle Ghost-type Pokémon with her bare hands.
“Ghost-type Pokémon may be super effective against Psychic-type Pokémon, but they wouldn't be effective against Natz,” said Xiao Mao.
Xiao Mao wouldn’t be so easily fooled like Xiao Zhi. If not for Gastly accidentally destroying the doll, Xiao Zhi wouldn’t have passed Natz's test so easily.
“I understand, but Ghost-type Pokémon can use their invisibility to get close to Natz. When you battle Natz, secretly command your Ghost-type Pokémon to attack the dolls around her,” said Na Jun.
Xiao Mao stroked his chin. He came here to give Na Jun advice, but now he's being pulled in himself and has to face Natz directly.
“Mr. Na Jun, can’t you directly destroy the dolls around Natz?” asked Xiao Mao.
“I can’t. As soon as I enter the gym, Natz will sense me. She will be on high alert. Only Ghost-type Pokémon can approach her without her knowing,” said Na Jun.
Since being driven out of the gym by Natz, Na Jun has been homeless and can only wander around Goldenrod City. If it weren’t for his Psychic-type abilities, he would be no different from a homeless person.
“Alright, I’ll go take a look at Lavender Town,” said Xiao Mao, who also intends to catch a Ghost-type Pokémon.
Xiao Mao’s original goal was to catch a Snivy, but now it seems he can only catch a Gastly or a Haunter.
“I’m counting on you. As long as Natz can recover, I will definitely repay you,” said Na Jun, making a request.
Hearing that he will be repaid, Xiao Mao felt this was a deal he could take. He asked, “Any Ghost-type Pokémon will do? There are no strength requirements?”
“Yes, any Ghost-type Pokémon that can use Invisibility will do.”
“Then Mr. Na Jun, do you know where to find Ghost-type Pokémon in Lavender Town?”
“I don't know. Ghost-type Pokémon are elusive. They only move at night. You can try looking at the Lavender Town Pokémon Tower.”
“Got it, I'll give it a try.”
Xiao Mao nodded. He knows about the Pokémon Tower. In the games, the Pokémon Tower is a place where Pokémon are buried.
However, the Pokémon Tower in the anime is a bit special. It's a place where Ghost-type Pokémon live. Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar reside there. Those three, besides loving to scare people, are actually not bad in terms of personality.
Especially that Haunter, it's quite kind. As long as Natz recovers, he doesn’t have to worry about affecting Xiao Zhi’s journey. Anyway, Xiao Zhi didn’t manage to catch that Haunter.
“Time is of the essence, leave now. It’s already night time.”
Na Jun didn’t give Xiao Mao much time to think. He put his hand on Xiao Mao’s shoulder and pressed his other hand against his head, teleporting Xiao Mao from his current location.
The next second.
Na Jun appeared with Xiao Mao at the west exit of Goldenrod City.
Xiao Mao, seeing the change in the surrounding environment, knew that Na Jun had used Teleport to bring him here. It felt pretty good.
“I can only send you this far. I have to go back and keep watch to prevent any trainers from challenging Natz,” said Na Jun.
“Alright, I’ll be back as soon as possible.”
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After saying goodbye to Na Jun, Xiao Mao rode his bike all the way. He also put Butterfree at the back of the bike to use Gust to accelerate.
Finally, he arrived at Lavender Town at night.
Because there are Ghost-type Pokémon in Lavender Town, most residents don’t come out at night, making the entire town unusually quiet.
Xiao Mao gave his Pokémon some energy blocks to fill their stomachs, then went to the vicinity of the Pokémon Tower.
The Pokémon Tower is the ground floor of Lavender Town. The surrounding area is full of Pokémon graves, making the environment particularly eerie.
Arriving at the entrance of the Pokémon Tower.
Xiao Mao took a look. It’s called a Pokémon Tower, but it’s more like a devil’s drum. Especially the gate, it’s totally the appearance of a Gigantamax Gengar’s gaping mouth.
“Growlithe, come out,” Xiao Mao released Growlithe.
“Woof!”
Growlithe is full of energy. He didn’t do any training today and is in great condition.
“Growlithe, there are Ghost-type Pokémon inside. If you find anything strange, use Scent Detection immediately,” said Xiao Mao.
“Woof!”
Growlithe responded with a bark.
Growlithe learned Scent Detection at level 10. It’s no wonder that it was born from the police force. The skills it learns can help police officers do their work.
The effect of Scent Detection is similar to Detect. It can reveal Ghost-type Pokémon in their true form. And Normal-type and Fighting-type moves can also hit Ghost-type Pokémon in Detect mode.
Of course, it's best to avoid fighting if possible. The Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar in the Pokémon Tower are not bad Pokémon. They just like to prank people, but every time they do, they scare the person.
“Let’s go in.”
Xiao Mao switched on his flashlight and followed Growlithe to the entrance of the Pokémon Tower.
The door was not locked and opened slightly with a little force. The interior is decorated in a homely way. It looks like someone lived here once. It’s just unclear why it was abandoned like this, and the people of Lavender Town never come here.
Xiao Mao’s Clairvoyance is also turned on, looking around for any Ghost-type Pokémon in the tower.
Growlithe, being a young dog, is not afraid of ghosts. He looks here and there. When he encounters something new, he has to go and sniff it.
“Hello, is anyone there?” Xiao Mao called out loudly to attract the attention of Gengar and the others.
After waiting for a while in the hall, no Ghost-type Pokémon appeared.
“Growlithe, let’s go deeper inside.”
Xiao Mao led Growlithe up the stairs and into the corridor. He saw a door on the right side of the corridor, several meters away. White light was shining through the crack in the door.
Xiao Mao knows that this is a trick played by Gengar and the others, but to see them, he can only walk right into their trap.
Xiao Mao and Growlithe walked over and pushed open the door. It was a dining room. There was a long dining table in the middle. Tableware was neatly arranged on the table, as if someone would come for dinner at any time.