Chapter 389: Source Treatment: I Agree; Kyonyu: I Initiated
Chapter 389: Source Treatment: I Agree; Kyonyu: I Initiated
How could Teacher Jinghe be here?!
Upon seeing Jinghe, the young Pokemon Hunter was stunned.
But wasn't he supposed to be in Feather City?
It's not like he teleported here; that distance is too far.
But before he could comprehend the situation, Gramps served him a complete "Nightmare Combo," causing the man to collapse on the ground, foaming at the mouth, without even summoning his Pokemon in time.
Meanwhile, the League Police, International Police, and Inspectors hiding in the outskirts took action.
With lightning speed, they captured the Pokemon Hunters they had been monitoring, leaving them with little time to react.
However, the middle-aged Pokemon Hunter, the leader of this group, managed to react.
As a leader, he had some capabilities.
When he noticed that the young Pokemon Hunter didn't immediately exit the cafe and there was no response from his earpiece, he sensed something amiss.
"Damn it!"
He summoned an Ancient Dragonite and prepared to escape.
But before he could take off, a Lie Yao Lu Qian descended from above, and with a Dragon Dive, it directly crushed the Ancient Dragonite.
"Sharon!"
He squeezed out Sharon's name through gritted teeth.
Then, Sharon appeared from the side, her face cold.
Jinghe also exited the cafe, walking towards him, accompanied by Gramps and Lady Guardian.
"Jinghe."
Whirrrr—Whirrrr—
As he walked, the Poke Balls on his waist opened one by one, and Ice Nine-Tails, Gigaforg, Swift Dragon, Bear Pupil, and Charcoal Little Servant appeared, all looking grim.
Someone was targeting their partners and family, which not only angered Jinghe but also infuriated the little ones.
Instinctively, the middle-aged Hunter summoned his Ariados and Mothim, but he couldn't help swallowing hard.
Looking at Sharon and Lie Yao Lu Qian on the left, then at Jinghe and the group of little ones on the right, the middle-aged Hunter broke out in a cold sweat.
Damn, this situation was a nightmare!
Jinghe spoke coldly, "Don't damage the environment."
This was his only request.
Don't cause too much destruction to the city; otherwise, it might have a negative impact.
Then, he added, "Extra meal tonight!"
"Hngga~"
Gramps grinned maliciously, and the little ones mirrored his smile.
That expression sent a shiver down the middle-aged Hunter's spine.
Why did they seem more like the villains than him?
"Chya~!"
Guys, let's beat him up!
Afterward...
"Teacher Jinghe!" Miss Junsha saluted Jinghe.
"Sir!"
The leader of the International Police action group also saluted.
"Mr. Consultant."
The members of the Hoenn Investigation Unit also showed great respect.
With so many people, this group of Pokemon Hunters, numbering only about ten, seemed insufficient for them.
However, their responsibilities varied.
Miss Junsha was responsible for the stability of Carnaze City, the Hoenn Inspectors for the safety of the Hoenn region, and the International Police covered the entire Pokemon world.
It was not a matter of who held higher status or power but of different duties.
This group of Pokemon Hunters would likely undergo a series of "questioning" by the League Police, Hoenn Investigation Unit, and International Police.
"Thank you all," Jinghe said sincerely.
"It's our duty."
"By the way, what's the situation in Feather City now?" Jinghe asked.
"According to Inspector Ado's information, we've located their temporary base in Hoenn and are deploying a capture plan. We estimate that they'll all be caught today!" said a Hoenn Inspector.
"We suspect they might be connected to the hunter group that escaped the Sinnoh League's crackdown recently. This could be an opportunity for further pursuit," added the leader of the International Police action group.
The group that escaped the Sinnoh League's crackdown, Hunter J?
That's a big grudge, thought Jinghe.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Then, they escorted the hunters away.
Sharon, accompanied by Lie Yao Lu Qian, walked over and smiled, "I didn't expect you to have connections in Hoenn."
Jinghe smiled awkwardly, "Well, everyone is giving me face."
Charcoal Little Servant, holding a Pokemon Egg, realized the truth.
That was the real reason.
Jinghe patted Lady Guardian's head gently and whispered, "Now, you're truly free."
"Ai Yi~"
Lady Guardian nodded repeatedly, her eyes sparkling.
Could they battle now?
Hoenn, outside Feather City, in the vast forest near the sea.
Due to its location and the forest's cover, this place was an ideal hiding spot for the Pokemon Hunters who had escaped from Sinnoh.
Not only was it hard to find, but they could also "heal" using the abundant Pokemon resources in the forest.
However, this hidden base was not peaceful at the moment.
"Captain! League Police traces were found in the south!"
"Captain! Suspected unknown people are approaching from the west and east!"
At this moment, the leader of this group of Pokemon Hunters, a rugged man, glared at the two in front of him.
"I asked you to take a photo, and look what you brought back!"
The two hunters shrank their necks, not daring to speak.
In reality, the two of them were quite perplexed.
With so many people at the Feather Carnival, they were merely disguised as ordinary tourists taking photos, so how could they have drawn attention?
Moreover, judging by the situation, it didn't seem like a spontaneous ambush.
The captain glared at the two of them once more, not wanting to say more. With the situation having escalated to this point, blaming them was futile. The immediate priority was to devise a retreat.
"Withdraw to the north! We'll take the sea route and leave this place first!" the captain ordered without hesitation.
However, just as his words fell, a dry voice spoke up:
"Captain, our ships hidden along the coast... they've been controlled."
"Controlled?"
The captain narrowed his eyes and waved his hand.
"Don't worry about it. The Pokemon League isn't adept at aquatic combat. We'll reclaim our ships and retreat immediately!"
Indeed, the vast ocean had played a significant role in their escape from the Sinnoh League's encirclement.
But that was in Sinnoh.
They were now in Hoenn!
"Captain, I'm afraid it's not feasible."
"Hmm?"
Just as the captain was about to explode, the man's voice trembled with a hint of tears.
"The leader is none other than the Hoenn Four Kings' Source King!"
Source King?!
They were just a small team, yet they had managed to alert even the Source King?
Moreover, Source King was renowned for his ambition to conquer the seas; the ocean was his home turf.
The captain took a deep breath and pulled out a special communicator.
"Chief J, I'm afraid we're in a tight spot this time."
The net was closing in.
Boom!!
The ceiling of the base exploded, and three figures emerged.
Ado, Xinchun, and Daye!
"The big boss has arrived!"
Daye: tears up, finally a place to vent!
Somewhere out at sea, within the sea fortress of the Pokemon Hunter.
Hunter J, with a cold expression, put away her communicator.
Having already suffered heavy losses during the Sinnoh League's encirclement, they had now lost another team, making the situation even more dire.
In truth, during the Sinnoh encirclement, they could have escaped with more people thanks to Team Galactic's assistance.
However, the chaos in Snowpeak City was stopped prematurely, allowing the Sinnoh League to deploy more personnel and resources against them.
Furthermore, during these two encirclements, Hunter J had noticed some recurring names: Jinghe, Sharon, and the fire-wielding punk.
Especially the owner of the targeted cafe, whose name, Jinghe, was hard for Hunter J to ignore.
"Jinghe."
Hunter J rubbed her temples with a slight headache.
Her concern wasn't solely due to the loss of this team but also the current situation of the Pokemon Hunters.
The Sinnoh League's pursuit was one thing.
Among the four major regions, they could still turn to Hoenn, Kanto, or Johto.
But in Kanto and Johto, large and small Pokemon Hunter groups were being targeted by an underground force, likely Team Rocket!
Compared to the League, Pokemon Hunters were even less willing to confront underground forces like Team Rocket.
Their methods were more brutal than the League's, and they acted without restraint.
Hunter J hadn't yet uncovered why Team Rocket was targeting Pokemon Hunters, but Kanto and Johto were now off-limits.
Hoenn had been an option.
But judging by Hoenn's current situation, survival there seemed challenging.
What Hunter J didn't know was that Team Rocket's actions were also closely related to Jinghe.
Otherwise, she might have disregarded everything and gone after Jinghe.
Taking a deep breath, Hunter J pondered her options.
Finally, she decided to call Crimson Sun.
Sinnoh was dangerous, but with Team Galactic's support, it was safer than the other regions.
More importantly, Team Galactic needed them.
"Hello, it's me."
In the northern waters of Feather City, Hoenn.
Source King stood at the bow of his ship, his broad captain's coat fluttering in the sea breeze.
Before him was a transparent screen displaying four figures.
If Jinghe were here, he would recognize them: Sinnoh Four Kings' Kyonyu, Kyonyu's summoned Wusong, International Police's Lila, and an elderly-looking Miss Junsha, the Chief of the International Police. They were discussing a joint operation—
The Sinnoh and Hoenn Leagues' joint operation to hunt down Pokemon Hunters.
Lila was speaking.
"This concludes the summary of the operation. In my opinion, Teacher Jinghe is fully capable of assuming the command position."
Source King nodded.
"He's young, but I trust Jinghe's abilities."
He turned to look at Kyonyu on the screen.
Kyonyu was taken aback by Source King's gaze.
"I was the one who initially suggested this."
It was Kyonyu who had first proposed Jinghe for the command position.
Source King was also surprised by this revelation.
Jinghe was from Hoenn.
It seemed like Kyonyu was trying to poach Jinghe.
That wouldn't do!
He was the one who had first recognized Jinghe's potential, and with each of Jinghe's growths, Source King had begun to consider when he could retire and focus on his passion for sailing.
"Hehe, then it's settled."
The elderly Miss Junsha smiled and finalized the decision.
Regardless of who had initially recognized Jinghe's potential, Jinghe was now the Chief Inspector of the International Police!
Wusong, with limited influence, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He had only one thought—
Teacher Jinghe, please come and share the workload!
(End of Chapter)
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