blogombal Chapter 144 A Lazy Person Raised a Lazy Otter! A one-time solution? You wish! A little saw-alligator
Chapter 144 A Lazy Person Raised a Lazy Otter! A one-time solution? You wish! A little saw-alligator
Chapter 144 A Lazy Person Raised a Lazy Otter! A One-Time Solution? You wish! A Little Saw-Alligator That Bitees Things Randomly? (Seeking Advice)
The Pokémon in front of me has grayish-brown fur and brown stripes on its back.
It was covered in thick hair and lay there flat, like a blanket or a rag.
Its eyes looked like it hadn't woken up yet, with brown dark circles under them and a pink, pig-like nose.
Each of its limbs has two small claws, like hooks.
"Lazy Otter... Lazy Old Man sounds better."
At first, when Ye Yinchuan heard that it was a lazy otter, he didn't realize what it meant.
Because its previous translation was "Lazy Old Man".
Sloth was the official name used in later Pokémon games.
In the Pokémon world, there is also the name Lazybones, which is also its scientific name.
Although the subsequent evolutionary forms of the sloth otter, hyperactive ape and slacker, are both shaped like baboons and gorillas.
However, the Lazy Otter form is actually based on the sloth.
Just looking at the lazy otter made Ye Yinchuan feel lazy himself, and he even felt like yawning.
It seems to be said that the lazy otter is so lazy that just looking at it can stimulate one's own laziness...
Not only myself, but many viewers in the live chat also expressed similar feelings.
[Have you guys noticed? Just looking at this guy makes you want to sleep and not do anything else?]
[Seriously, is this Pokémon the embodiment of laziness?]
[Give me one, I have insomnia and can't keep a Jigglypuff, but this one will do, right?]
"Host, please help me assess this. The school teachers all say that my lazy otter has good potential and that I should train it without worry. But I don't have much confidence; it's just too lazy."
So I wanted you to assess my aptitude. If it's good, I'll think of another way; if it's bad... I might have to give up.
Hearing the other party say this, Ye Yinchuan was speechless:
"Pokémon training isn't just about aptitude. And didn't you do any research before choosing to raise a Pokémon? Sloths are inherently lazy; they spend most of their time sleeping."
Since you've chosen to raise them, how can you just give up like that?
Faced with Ye Yinchuan's questioning.
The other person scratched their head sheepishly, and then became somewhat shameless:
"I haven't given up. I'm trying to find a way. The main thing is that I'm attending a Pokémon school, and I need to raise my Pokémon to be excellent so that I can pass the exams and continue my education."
Otherwise, I'd only be able to work in a factory tightening screws, or become a security guard.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan was not pleased:
"Instead of looking for the reasons why your training isn't going well, why are you looking for the reasons in the Pokémon? You might as well become a security guard; that way you can avoid taking more than a decade of detours."
[Haha, is the host being this sarcastic today?]
[That's right, starting something and then abandoning it, what a terrible trainer...]
"Host, calm down. Actually, I know about the sloth otter. I heard that after it evolved, it became very active and powerful, and it was very enthusiastic about training."
I'm a rather lazy person, so I wanted to achieve a permanent solution. Once I evolved the Sloth, I could relax a bit. Plus, I think the Sloth and I have a lot in common, and I quite like it.
That's why I chose to raise a lazy otter. Who knew... it's outrageously lazy! Even I, a lazy person, think it's going too far!
Ye Yinchuan was also speechless.
He had just noticed that this guy's name was Lazy Man.
I originally thought it was because I had a lazy otter that I named it that.
Now it seems that his name was just his code name; this guy is really lazy!
The messiness of the room in the picture is a telltale sign; a diligent person wouldn't behave like this!
"You're so wrong, your brain is completely malfunctioning. You're so lazy yourself, yet you keep a lazy Pokémon. Putting everything else aside, you definitely haven't been properly training it..."
Ye Yinchuan had to criticize this.
"I'll just take a look and see if there's anything wrong with this lazy otter's aptitude. That way, you'll give up on abandoning it and start training it properly!"
Regardless, the other party has finally contacted and reached out to me.
As a treasure-hunting streamer, and also to vindicate this lazy otter, Ye Yinchuan cannot slack off.
The Eye of Insight activated, and the Lazy Otter's panel displayed—
【Lazy Pokémon: Slakoth】
[Level: 10]
【Attribute: Normal】
[Gender: Male]
[Racial stats: D-rank (280)]
Individual Value: Grade A (189)
【Characteristic: Lazy】
Personality: Introverted
[Evolutionary Path: Sloth - Hyperactive Apes - Slacker]
[Skills: Catch, Yawn, One More Time, Slack Off]
Status: Slightly depressed
[Trait: None]
After looking at the Lazy Otter's panel, Ye Yinchuan said:
"I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear?"
Why are you doing this?
[A prank?]
The lazy person paused for a moment, then said, "Let's hear the bad news first..."
"You lazy otter, you're around level 10 now. If you want to evolve, you'll need to reach at least level 18. That means you still have a long way to go."
Upon hearing this, the lazy person was somewhat devastated:
"No way, Ser, I've been grinding for so long and I'm only level 10. I still need to level up 8 more times?! I'm going crazy!"
Ye Yinchuan said speechlessly:
"Didn't you want a one-time solution? Now's the time to work hard..."
"And what's the good news?"
"The good news is that your lazy otter has A-grade individual values, and even among A-grade, they are quite high. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it's almost S-grade."
Ye Yinchuan wasn't making this up.
It's just one point away from S-rank; it's practically that close!
Just like my Flame-Spotted Cat.
However, due to his immense influence, he directly elevated Litten to the prestigious S-rank IV, making it the best of the best.
Ye Yinchuan wouldn't bother with other people's Pokémon.
"Wow! Really?! Almost S-rank individual stats! The teachers at that school weren't lying to me! I thought they were just trying to motivate me!"
The lazy man said excitedly,
"It's a pity it's not S-class, otherwise it would be even more perfect."
Ye Yinchuan replied, "You're dreaming."
For someone as lazy as me to encounter a Pokémon with such high IVs is truly a stroke of good luck.
"I'm telling you, your Sloth seems a bit down right now. Do you often scold or belittle it? That's not good for a Pokémon's growth; it'll only hold it back."
Ye Yinchuan hit the nail on the head.
Lazy people don't take it seriously:
"Frustrated? How could I be! Look at it, it's like a dead pig that's not afraid of boiling water. No matter what I say, it won't react! Otherwise, it should try to be more ambitious and train properly!"
Ye Yinchuan was so angry he laughed:
"You call yourself lazy, but have your mother or your teachers ever criticized you for it?"
"Sigh! Host, please stop talking. My mom nags me every day, saying that I'm lazy myself, and then I have to raise a lazy otter. Actually, I want to give it up, but my mom is putting pressure on me too. She says the family can only have one useless person."
[Hilarious! What the hell is this? They can only support one good-for-nothing in their household.]
Sigh, I really don't know how to put it. These Pokémon are heartless.
Although this statement is funny, what Ye Yinchuan sees more is the tragic core beneath the comedy.
"I'm asking you, were you upset when Mom talked to you?"
"Of course I'm sad."
"Sometimes, haven't you ever thought about changing yourself, but just when you've finally mustered up the courage to take action, your mom beats you to it and gives you a lecture? How would you feel?"
"Wow! That's terrible! Like the other day, I was just about to do my homework when my mom came in and started scolding me. I instantly didn't want to do it anymore. I don't want her to think that I only did my homework because she scolded me; I was planning to do it anyway."
Ye Yinchuan sneered:
"Aren't you frustrated? Aren't you heartbroken?"
"I feel so frustrated, so heartbroken, it makes me sad just thinking about it!"
The other party was quite frank, at least not stubborn.
"I'm curious, if your mom told someone that you're like a dead pig that doesn't fear boiling water, otherwise all her talk would have worked by now, how would you feel?"
"Why do you say that? The way she talks only makes me less motivated..."
"That's more like it, what if you were a lazy otter?"
Ye Yinchuan remained silent, simply smiling as he looked at the other person.
The other person froze, as if deep in thought.
The comments section was filled with messages.
[The host is amazing! He completely baffled the lazy person! Haha!]
Yes, criticism alone won't help people improve; it will only make them more negative!
"Host, I think I understand now... but I don't have a good solution. Can you teach me?"
It seemed the lazy person was starting to realize something, but also looked somewhat lost.
Ye Yinchuan sighed helplessly:
"Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll mercifully tell you. From now on, stop criticizing your lazy otter. You're lazy yourself, what right do you have to criticize it? Besides, it's just a characteristic of the entire species; you're a lazy person among humans..."
Ye Yinchuan's words left the lazy man utterly speechless, and he lowered his head in shame.
"Don't forget, the most important principle in Pokémon training is respect. You have to respect the Sloth's habits, let it lie down for 20 hours a day, and then train it when it's willing to be active."
Hearing this, the lazy person looked bitter: "Ugh... how am I supposed to know when it's willing to move around? That's too much trouble!"
"Look at you, you won't listen when I tell you, and you get upset when I don't. Don't try to have your cake and eat it too. If you want the lazy otter to become diligent, then change yourself first. If you just diligently record the lazy otter's activity patterns, how could you not know? I'm just asking you, can you do it?"
"I think so..."
Ye Yinchuan sighed and said, "Why don't you go and work as a screwdriver, or maybe being a security guard would suit you better."
"No, brother, I sincerely want to learn. I'll change! I can! I definitely can!"
Seeing Ye Yinchuan's "you're hopeless" expression, Lazy Man quickly changed his tune.
"We respect Pokémon and will proceed step by step. But that doesn't mean we should be completely led by the nose by Pokémon."
We respect their habits and make some adjustments to achieve a win-win situation.
Otherwise, what's the point of a lazy otter only being active in the middle of the night?
Ye Yinchuan is also speaking his mind.
That's absolutely right, it's hard not to support it!
Yes, some people take their respect for Pokémon too far, turning it into spoiling or even one-sided pampering!
"The starting points are different, but everything in excess is bad, that's for sure."
Ye Yinchuan continued,
"Actually, it's not just the Sloth that needs training, but also yourself. Don't forget, Pokémon training is something that trainers are meant to participate in."
You need to change your style and habits. When the lazy otter finally wants to train, you can't hold him back. You need to participate fully and motivate him.
There's also the preparation work before training, such as developing a training plan and content, etc... You have to do all of this in advance, otherwise it's difficult to achieve training results, especially for a Pokémon like Slakoth.
A lazy person nods like pecking at rice:
"I understand: respect, taking things step by step, and working together."
"Well summarized."
Ye Yinchuan was also generous with his praise.
This lazy person is still a student, very young, and quick to grasp concepts.
Ye Yinchuan believed that if the other party could implement what he said, he would soon be able to get back on the right track.
In the near future, becoming a professional trainer with this lazy otter is not just a pipe dream.
However, this process requires him to overcome countless difficulties on his own; it's not as simple as just talking.
"Lazy Otter, I won't say anything to you anymore. We're both lazy, so no one has the right to criticize anyone else. But we can work hard together to earn everyone's respect and prove to them that lazy people have a future too!"
The lazy otter, whose eyes had been half-asleep and who seemed a little down, suddenly brightened up after hearing what the lazy man said. He even got up from the ground, stretched out his arms, and wanted to hug the lazy man.
So this is what a lazy otter looks like when it stands up.
[There's a pink patch on its belly, haha, it's so cute!]
"Remember, treat Pokémon the same way you would treat yourself, the same way you would treat your best partner. If you treat it with care, it will not treat you badly in return."
"And I told you, this lazy otter has exceptional talent. With proper training, it has every chance to not only get you into a good school, but even become a professional trainer!"
In the end, Ye Yinchuan still remembered to offer some words of advice and encouragement.
"Yes! I will try my best! Thank you, host!"
"Good luck! The assessment is complete. Go downstairs with your lazy otter and settle down!"
With that, Ye Yinchuan disconnected the line.
As for when Sloth evolves into Apexisk, with a completely opposite personality, how will Sloth get along with its Pokémon then...?
Ye Yinchuan stopped worrying about it for the time being.
It's pointless to talk about it now; even if I did, I might not remember it.
Anyway, people in this world, including lazy people themselves, have a certain understanding of what hyperactive apes are like.
User "Lazy Person" gifted a Poké Ball*1
[Message: Host, I'm a student, I don't have any money, but thank you so much!]
Ye Yinchuan muttered to himself.
If they can all go to Pokémon school and aim to become professional trainers, how could they not have money?
However, it cannot be ruled out that parents place high hopes on their children, saving every penny to help them succeed.
Therefore, even though it was just a gift of a Poké Ball, Ye Yinchuan accepted it with a smile.
The appraisal was supposed to be free, so we should be grateful that it was even offered!
"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, I don't know if your school teachers taught you about it. It's called a lazy otter. Although it doesn't move around much, it occasionally swims long distances in the river."
If you have the opportunity, you could try taking your lazy otter to a swimming pool or something for training.
@LazyPerson: [Our teacher mentioned it too, but just thinking about buying swimming goggles and swimsuits seems like too much trouble...]
Ye Yinchuan's face was utterly speechless.
Indeed, human nature cannot be changed overnight.
As for this guy and his lazy otter, Ye Yinchuan could only say, good luck to them!
"Alright, everyone, let's continue with the next live stream."
Ye Yinchuan was too lazy to care anymore.
He's neither a nanny nor a parent.
We've already said all we can, we've done everything we could!
Ye Yinchuan yawned and selected a connection request.
@CrocodileKing:
[Host, host, my little tortoise seems to be having some problems. Could you please take a look? It's been very lethargic lately!]
"Totodile, one of the starter Pokémon, is a very popular Water-type Pokémon."
Ye Yinchuan's heart stirred.
The main reason is that he also really likes Totodile, but he doesn't have many opportunities to meet it offline.
He is naturally happy to be able to see it in a live broadcast.
[You have approved user "Crocodile King's" connection request!]
[Connection successful!]
"Host, host, please help me! My little tortoise has been acting really strange lately."
The person opposite Ye Yinchuan was a middle-aged woman, which was something Ye Yinchuan hadn't expected.
But the internet is vast and full of wonders, so Ye Yinchuan remained relatively calm and unfazed.
"Uh... sis, take your time, what's wrong? Where's Little Sawtooth? Let me see?"
Ye Yinchuan originally wanted to call her "Auntie," but he felt it would be impolite.
"Oh, host, you can just call me Auntie or Daddy, no need to call me Sister. At my age, don't you know what's good for you? It feels so strange."
It was the other party who brought it up on their own initiative.
Ye Yinchuan raised an eyebrow. "Trying to take advantage of me? And you want me to call you dad?"
However, he immediately realized that it was the "ba" in bully.
[Hilarious! Who comes up to someone and expects them to call them "dad" right away?]
【tease!】
"I'll just call you Aunt Ba."
Looking at the other person, whose arms appeared very strong, she was definitely not an ordinary middle-aged woman.
I don't know if it's because I often do physical labor, or because I work out, or because I have a special talent.
"Either is fine. Here's the thing, host. My little tortoise has recently started chewing on things indiscriminately, but its bite force seems to have decreased a lot. I'm very worried about its condition and would like you to take a look. If it's really bad, I'll take it to the vet in the next couple of days."
Hearing this, Ye Yinchuan could understand.
It sounds contradictory, but I'm worried and yet I don't take him to the hospital for a checkup.
But many people are like this: even if they have a minor ailment, as long as it's not serious, doesn't affect their daily life, or they can bear it, they are not willing to go to the hospital.
One problem is that going to the hospital costs money, and the other is that hospitals are too troublesome, requiring long queues, various tests, and numerous procedures.
The most speechless thing is...
Sometimes, for minor ailments, doctors may not even need to prescribe medicine, and you end up having to prepare it yourself.
People are like this, and Pokémon are pretty much the same!
"Okay, let me take a look. If I find anything wrong, we should go to the hospital right away."
The other party nodded and, with the camera in hand, walked into a room.
Inside was a cage covered with a cloth, and you could almost hear the little alligator gnashing its teeth.
[My goodness, it looks like there are wild beasts inside, how scary!]
Hey upstairs, you don't know, totomatoes can crush almost anything...
It seems even those with Berserk mode need to avoid light...
Upon seeing the comments, Ye Yinchuan's heart stirred.
Berserk disease is actually rabies in the Pokémon world.
In the real world, Pokémon, as living beings, are susceptible to various diseases and are naturally also troubled by viruses and the like.
In fact, there are also instances of Pokémon getting sick in the Pokémon series, as well as the famous "Pokémon Virus".
For Ye Yinchuan, none of these things seemed out of place.
Meanwhile, some people don't even know much about Totodile, one of the starter Pokémon.
He also took the opportunity to provide some basic information:
"Totodile, although it is also one of the three starter Pokémon of the Water type, is far more dangerous and ferocious than the docile Squirtle. Being bitten by Totodile can result in serious injury."
Therefore, the alligator was once very popular, but was later regulated.
This is one of the rare types of Pokémon that requires registration and filing immediately after hatching, and it also places relatively strict requirements on its owners.
In the Pokémon world, there is also the concept of the starter Pokémon.
However, there are some differences from what was said before the time travel.
In this world, the "starter Pokémon" refers to the three types of Pokémon that are particularly popular and highly sought after in a certain period of time and region, and are selected for recommended breeding. Therefore, the starter Pokémon are divided into several generations, each of which is different, but they are all referred to as the "starter Pokémon series".
The most common, widely popular, practical, and well-known first-generation starter Pokémon.
This refers to the series including Charmander, Blastoise, and Bulbasaur.
Is it really that scary?
I did some research, and apparently, baby alligators have an instinct to bite anything that moves...
Never leave your back exposed to a small alligator!
"Don't be too scared. Most of the small saw-alligators we see are domesticated. If you're careful, they won't get hurt. Unless, of course, some special circumstances..."
Ye Yinchuan also thought of this at this moment.
According to "Auntie Ba," her little saw-toothed crocodile has been biting things randomly lately, which could actually pose a risk of injuring someone.
At this moment, Aunt Ba had already lifted the cloth covering the cage.
Inside, there was a small alligator, biting at the cage bars, looking quite ferocious.
Even the specially made fence was riddled with holes by the bite; if it were ordinary, it would have been chewed to pieces long ago!
The small saw alligator looks like a blue alligator standing on two legs.
It looks a bit like a small dinosaur, with a very developed lower jaw, two sharp teeth in the upper jaw, and two rows of three sharp teeth in the lower jaw.
It has a "V"-shaped yellow stripe on its chest, plus four red dorsal fins, three of which are close together on its back, and one on its tail that is further away from the others.
The upper limbs have five claws, and the feet have three toes.
In addition, the baby saw-alligator has large eyes with black markings around them.
The overall impression is that both the color scheme and the design are quite cool, and also a little cute.
This is also why Ye Yinchuan likes the little saw-alligator.
"Sigh, what's wrong with this child? He used to be so docile and obedient. But for the past week, he's been biting everything in sight."
Aunt Ba felt a pang of sympathy and helplessness.
It's like a parent who loves their child but is disappointed when the child suddenly becomes rebellious and self-harms.
Ye Yinchuan admired the little saw-alligator for a moment.
The panel popped up as the Eye of Insight was activated—
[The Pokémon with the large size: Totodile]
[Level: 13]
[Attribute: Water]
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: C-rank (314)]
Individual Value: C (134)
【Characteristic: Torrent】
[Personality: Mischievous]
[Evolutionary Path: Small Saw-Totodile - Blue Crocodile - Mighty Crocodile]
[Skills: Grab, Stare, Water Gun, Bite, Ghost Face]
[Status: Dental Caries]
[Trait: None]
"Wait a minute..."
Looking at the panel of the Little Sawfish, overall, there are no major problems.
But then I saw the last status.
Ye Yinchuan frowned, involuntarily revealing the same expression as the "elderly person on the subway looking at their phone".
"Caries? If I understand correctly, this should be... a cavity, right?"
As his attention lingered, Ye Yinchuan also came to a conclusion.
The truth seems to have come to light.
But he couldn't help but look at Aunt Ba and ask:
"What I'm saying is, Aunt Ba, don't you have any idea what's wrong with this child? Is it possible that you're the one who caused all of this?"
"what?"
Aunt Ba was at a loss when faced with Ye Yinchuan's sudden question.
Clearly, she didn't realize it.
The reason why Little Sawk is in this state is entirely her own doing, because she thought she was taking good care of him!
Today's 12,000-word update is here! I challenge myself every day; writing is like military training... Sometimes I get a little writer's block, or I feel like my writing isn't good enough, but my writing level won't change much. Just get to work and get to it! The Lazy Otter (Lazy Old Man) storyline is over!
(End of this chapter)