As Natsume-sensei went live, the stream's popularity instantly soared past one million viewers and continued to climb.
Behind the scenes, various forces were also stirring.
...
Kanto, Goldenrod City, Team Rocket Base.
A group of members hurried back to their dormitories, connected to the internal network, and opened Natsume-sensei's livestream.
"Wow, this episode is a tutorial on a new strategy!"
"I heard Natsume-sensei is one of us in Team Rocket? Is that true?"
"Are you kidding? Last time he taught us how to use Growlithe. Do you really think he's one of us?"
"Good point... Sigh, if only the new high-ranking Executive was Natsume-sensei!"
"Stop dreaming! Hurry up and take notes!"
...
Unova, Castelia City, International Police Headquarters.
A female officer in professional attire pushed open the classroom door.
Inside, a group of rookies sat in neat rows, their expressions serious as they stared at the livestream projected on the screen.
The comical scene made the man in the brown trench coat leaning against the wall stifle his laughter.
"What are you laughing at?"
The female officer said coldly, "Go sit down and pay attention!"
'Handsome' was taken aback, then reluctantly found a seat.
Glancing at the notes of the officer next to him, he was stunned.
He's only been live for ten minutes, and you've already filled two pages with notes?
"There's no time," the officer sighed. "There are too many key points... I can't keep up!"
"Natsume-sensei is just too detailed!"
...
Attention from all sides was focused on this seemingly ordinary streamer.
The International Police, Team Rocket, the Jenny Family, the Joy Family...
Even the big shots in the group chat curiously opened the livestream to see what was going on.
Lorelei: @Blue Oak, did Natsume-sensei give you any hints about the livestream content last time?
Blue Oak nodded. "It should be a fast-paced strategy."
It had only been a little over a week since Blue Oak had represented Natsume-sensei in a livestream strategy session.
In just a few days, Natsume had prepared the team composition and key operational points.
This level of strategic insight surprised even Blue Oak.
"The younger generation in town is more suited to this kind of strategy," Blue Oak said. "That's why I represented Natsume-sensei."
"Which junior is so lucky to have Blue Oak go out of his way for them?" Green exclaimed.
Thinking of the determined young man with the bright smile and his Pikachu, Blue Oak shook his head helplessly.
After all... there was something about him that was very similar to Red.
Lorelei: "But hasn't Natsume-sensei always been playing defensive teams?"
"If he agreed, it means he has the confidence to balance both offense and defense," Blue Oak said thoughtfully.
"Speaking of which... Natsume-sensei's ranking has already caught up to the top ten."
Erika said in surprise, "That means... the opponents he matches with will be really strong, right?"
Since the battles were virtual projections, they placed high demands on both players' commands.
Plus, Natsume-sensei had recently defeated Caitlin.
Given the cursed matchmaking system... the risk of being "punished" this time was also quite high!
Old Man Wattson scratched his head. "Once you break into the top ten, it's all rank-climbing team compositions... Sigh, you strategy players are all so ruthless!"
"Not necessarily," Steven said with a smile. "I made it to number one purely with Metagross."
Although Red enjoyed watching livestreams, he was more of a casual player.
The former world number one was the handsome and wealthy Mr. Steven.
Gold laughed. "That's because the game was made by your company, Steven!"
Yellow: [Rubbing the Dog's Head in Anger.jpg]
Thanks to Yellow's timely intervention, Gold avoided being muted!
Silver: ...Let's just watch the livestream for now.
The conversation returned to the main topic.
Natsume's voice came through the livestream.
"Hello everyone, I'm Natsume-sensei."
"Today, we're going to play a new strategy—the Tailwind team!"
When it came to fast-paced strategies, Natsume-sensei's first thought was the Tailwind strategy.
As for why this one...
The core of the Tailwind strategy was Whimsicott, famously known as the "annoying cotton ball."
It was a perfect fit for Natsume-sensei's style!
"The Tailwind strategy revolves around using Tailwind to boost speed," Natsume-sensei explained. "For speed-control strategies, the speed tier is everything..."
"And the Tailwind strategy takes speed advantage to the extreme."
"Unless you're up against a Space team, the main tactic of the Tailwind strategy is to go all-out aggressive!"
"All strategies boil down to rushing in—that's the essence of the Tailwind team!"
This was the first time Natsume-sensei had explained such a straightforward strategy.
The fans were both confused and... a little excited?
"Natsume-sensei, go crush them!"
"I don't care about strategies, I just want to see Natsume-sensei go all out!"
"Please, let the system punish Natsume-sensei just once!"
The match screen shifted.
'Matching you with a worthy opponent.'
Natsume's mind flashed with this line.
Seeing the opponent, his expression turned subtle.
Have I won too many matches in a row?
Why are all my opponents at least Elite Four level lately...
The opponent's character card appeared, showing a fashionable outfit.
An orange headband, bright white teeth, and a bronze complexion.
He exuded an aura of freedom.
A social media influencer, the Dragon-type Leader of Hammerlocke in the Galar region.
Raihan.
Known as the "Eighth Master" and "the one closest to Leon."
If the Galar region had an Elite Four, Raihan would undoubtedly have a reserved seat.
"This match is going to be tough for Natsume-sensei..."
"What's the opponent running, a Dragon-type team?"
"Clearly a casual viewer, Raihan uses a weather team!"
With agile steps, Raihan flashed his sharp shark-like teeth, hands in his pockets as he walked onto the field.
The model seemed to be based on Raihan's battle videos, capturing even his expressions perfectly.
The audience erupted in cheers.
Glancing at Raihan's official verification and classic team composition, Natsume's expression turned odd.
Raihan's team included Duraludon, Torkoal, Goodra, and Flygon.
With just him alone, he could set up Sandstorm, Rain, and Sunny weather.
Raihan, are you sure you're not the Weather Master?!
But the opponent was at least a pseudo-Champion-level commander.
In an instant, Natsume-sensei began his prediction.
"Analyzing the team composition," Natsume-sensei explained, "the opponent will most likely choose Sandstorm this match."
White light flashed as Raihan threw out two Poké Balls.
Flygon, with its goggles and rapidly vibrating wings.
And Duraludon, as sturdy as a fortress, with its metallic white sheen.
"It's happening, Natsume-sensei's prediction!"
"Even if your predictions are strong, Natsume-sensei's luck is terrible!"
Natsume smiled and raised his hand. "Go, Whimsicott, Lapras!"
Whimsicott floated gracefully into the air, supported by its cotton.
The 'Prankster' ability allowed Whimsicott to set up Tailwind faster.
Focus Sash also increased Whimsicott's survivability.
On the other side, Lapras let out a loud cry, causing the fans' expressions to change.
While it had a type advantage...
Lapras was notorious for being unreliable, its accuracy was just too questionable!
"Oh no, Lapras is about to throw the match!"
"Natsume-sensei, you're in trouble!"
The battle began instantly.
The man with the orange headband clenched his fist, his expression turning fierce.
"Flygon, Sandstorm!"
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