Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom
Chapter 873 - 871: Gorebyss
In reality, this elite-level Clamperl holds value that goes beyond just pearl production.
If it evolves into Gorebyss, its ability will become Swift Swim. Imagine a Gorebyss with this ability, capable of using the move Shell Smash and having excellent special attack stats.
How much combat power could it unleash?
The combination of Swift Swim and Shell Smash, along with powerful special attack capabilities, would simply be the best option for rain teams.
Even if, in the future, Cain improves his abilities and Gorebyss can't keep up, this Pokémon can learn Baton Pass.
Using Shell Smash followed by Baton Pass... it's a scene Cain barely dares to imagine!
In short, this elite-level Clamperl has immense value. Even the quasi-elite-level Clamperl shouldn't be underestimated. It all depends on how Cain decides to use them.
After organizing the Clamperl and Qwilfish clans, Cain released the rest of the Water-type Pokémon he had captured into the central lake.
The lake already housed many aquatic Pokémon, some quite rare, although most were common Pokémon like Magikarp.
Cain took the time to remove these common Pokémon and release them into the ocean.
In addition to the common ones, he also released those of lower quality. All Pokémon with a quality below dark yellow were released into the ocean.
This way, the central lake was nearly emptied right away.
Fortunately, Cain had captured enough Pokémon to reintroduce into the lake.
The Pokémon from the Sea Temple had notable quality, which raised the average level of the central lake's population.
If not for the limited quantity, Cain would have released all Pokémon with a quality below light green.
However, the low number of Pokémon was not ideal for future breeding.
After several generations of reproduction, Cain would be able to conduct a new selection.
In the future, Cain hopes the minimum quality of Pokémon in the central lake will be green, and that any of them will have good value.
Water-type Pokémon captured elsewhere can also be released into the central lake.
Of course, besides aquatic Pokémon, high-quality wild Pokémon captured in other regions could also be released on the island.
The entire island is not only a place where Cain raises his own Pokémon, but also a large-scale breeding ground planned by him.
Except for Cain's own Pokémon, the rest can breed and grow among each other to optimize the quality of wild Pokémon.
For now, no territorial divisions will be planned for land Pokémon, as there aren't many on the surface.
Once there are more terrestrial Pokémon, Cain will assign them specific zones.
In the future, there will be Pokémon in charge of managing these zones, gradually moving toward standardization.
Additionally, Cain resumed his favorite profession: breeder.
Through the analysis and calculation system, he was able to create Pokéblock recipes suited for different Pokémon.
For example, Clamperl require large amounts of calcium and minerals, in addition to basic energy, to produce pearls. Cain incorporated these elements into their Pokéblocks.
In the case of Qwilfish, they need substances that accelerate the formation of their keratinous layer, as well as toxins. Cain also added these to the Qwilfish clan's Pokéblocks.
Since these were only basic-level Pokéblocks, the required ingredients were not very expensive.
Once the recipes were defined, Cain could let Porygon2 handle the mass production of Pokéblocks through the automated system, even after his departure.
The system would ensure the precise execution of these tasks.
The most important aspect was the addition of certain ingredients to the Pokéblocks to accelerate Pokémon reproduction.
Pokémon have fixed mating periods. With these ingredients, they could reproduce even outside those periods.
This not only accelerated reproduction but also improved the quality of rare Pokémon.
Simply put, it was a reproductive stimulant, but not a coercive drug. It merely facilitated the process without forcing it.
Many legal breeding facilities use this type of product in the Pokémon world.
Coercive drugs, which can further increase reproduction speed, damage a Pokémon's potential, resulting in lower-quality offspring.
Only unscrupulous breeders use such methods.
Legitimate breeders, like the one Cain was planning, only use non-coercive stimulants that don't harm the Pokémon's potential. With proper nutrition, the Pokémon recover quickly.
The energy-rich water on the island ensured there were no energy supply issues.
Thanks to this, the Pokémon's reproduction rate would increase considerably.
This wasn't limited to aquatic Pokémon.
Cain's group of Typhlosion would also receive these foods.
Quantity came first, then better selection.
As for Clamperl and Qwilfish, there were no concerns about their number or quality.
If this method could be applied to Carbink, Cain would have done it already.
The Pokémon eggs produced were taken to Magmortar for incubation.
Cain's basic production line was complete. Nothing was missing—except for more Pokémon species.
If he could capture a few rare Pokémon, the island would become a complete breeding island.
While others rent land to open a breeding facility, Cain directly took over a deserted island to turn it into his personal breeding ground, assuming the role of the owner of a modern breeding island.
The "island owner" needs to capture more Pokémon.
After organizing everything, Cain sat at the campsite by the central lake, satisfied as he looked over the island.
The island had already taken shape; it just needed a bit more repair and expansion.
In the future, Cain could acquire smart robots from Team Rocket and place them under Porygon2's control. The system would program basic tasks, while Porygon2 would oversee Pokémon training.
While resting at the camp, the Pokémon also took a break and gathered around Cain.
After a short rest, they would continue their training.
Cain's communicator began to ring.
It was the League communicator. He hadn't heard from the Team Rocket communicator in a while. Could they have made progress on the Mew DNA research?
Cain took out the communicator and saw that the contact code was from Professor Oak.
Upon seeing it, Cain brushed the dust off himself and stepped away to answer.
"Hello? Cain? It's me," came Professor Oak's cheerful voice.
Cain smiled unintentionally.
Professor Oak was someone who, regardless of affiliation, never stirred ill feelings. He was a person who lived for Pokémon and was respected by everyone involved with them.
"Yes, it's me, Professor Oak. What's going on?" asked Cain.
"Hahaha! We just finished your Fairy-type Pokémon matter. It took a long time, but it's nearly done!" said Professor Oak with a laugh.
"Don't give me too much credit, Professor. I only discovered a clue. All the credit goes to you professors and Pokémon researchers. I couldn't take that achievement for myself..."