Reincarnated Into a Pokémon World and Can See Their Hidden Potential?!

The clearing fell silent. The air was thick with pressure.

Ray stood firm, watching Mightyena circle with primal hunger in its eyes. Its dark fur bristled, and its low growl vibrated through the ground. On the opposite side, Pidgeotto stood tall, feathers puffed with pride and defiance.

"Pidgeotto," Ray whispered, "this is the one. The same beast that attacked me years ago. But i am not the same either. Let's do it."

Mightyena pounced first, its claws tearing through the underbrush in a sudden rush.

"Dodge, Pidgeotto!"

The bird Pokémon flapped sharply, rising just out of reach—but not fast enough. Mightyena's fangs grazed its wingtip, and Pidgeotto let out a strained cry.

Ray clenched his fists. "Stay high! Use Gust!"

A swirl of cutting wind whipped toward Mightyena, slashing through its fur. The predator stumbled for a second but roared back, leaping with terrifying precision.

It slammed into Pidgeotto mid-air, sending both crashing down.

Warning: Health Drop – Pidgeotto at 63%

Ray's system displayed the alert, and he grit his teeth.

"Get up! You can do this!"

Pidgeotto struggled but rose. Blood trickled from its side, but its eyes remained sharp. It let out a cry—not of pain, but of determination.

Mightyena charged again.

"Quick Attack, circle around!"

Pidgeotto blurred, darting left, narrowly avoiding the brutal lunge. Ray's heart pounded as his partner dove, spun, and used the momentum to strike Mightyena in the flank.

The dark-type yelped and staggered—but retaliated with a savage Crunch, catching Pidgeotto's leg.

"No!" Ray cried. "Fight it—don't give in!"

The pain was clear, but then something… changed.

Pidgeotto's wings flared. Its eyes glowed faintly. Energy surged around its body—vibrant and deeper than before.

Aptitude Breakthrough DetectedAptitude: Deep Blue (↑ from Blue)

Ray's breath caught.

"Aptitude… just rose?!"

The air around Pidgeotto pulsed with a renewed force. Its body gleamed as its feathers shimmered with vibrant blue hues. Its power surged—and the bond between Trainer and Pokémon blazed.

"You feel it too, don't you?" Ray whispered. "We're stronger than ever. Let's finish this."

"Pidgeooooot!"

The sky exploded with wind. Pidgeotto took flight with blinding speed, its movement graceful and forceful—like an apex predator.

Mightyena growled, trying to track the aerial strikes—but was overwhelmed.

"Aerial Ace—Now!"

Pidgeotto vanished in a blur and reappeared in front of Mightyena, wings glowing with precision and fury. The strike landed clean across the beast's head, sending it tumbling across the field and crashing into a tree with a thud.

It didn't rise again.

Victory ConfirmedEnemy Defeated – MightyenaAptitude: Green – CoreCombat Level: 40

Pidgeotto Level Up!Level: 42 (+3)Aptitude: Deep Blue (Stable)

Ray stood frozen for a moment, barely breathing. Then, he smiled, tears pricking the corners of his eyes.

"You did it… You really did it."

Pidgeotto fluttered back, landing gently beside Ray with ruffled feathers and a proud look in its eyes. Despite its injuries, it stood tall.

Ray knelt down, placing a hand on its head.

"I'm so proud of you," he whispered. "We've come a long way. And this… this is only the beginning."

In the distance, the wind rustled through the trees.

The shadow of the past had been defeated.

But their journey forward had just grown brighter.