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Chapter 513: Pilgrimage to the Islands, Destination, the Royal Dome!
Chapter 513: Pilgrimage to the Islands, Destination, the Royal Dome!
"Hello, Kachi. I'm Naoki, the new owner of this ranch. It's a pleasure to meet you," Naoki said with a warm smile.
"Yup!" Kachi nodded happily. "From now on, we're neighbors! The environment on Akala Island is fantastic for ranching. If there's anything you need, you can find it in Heahea Town!"
This Kachi seemed a little different from the one Naoki remembered... He studied the dark-skinned boy before him.
Judging by his age, he seemed younger than ten, which might explain why he lacked the maturity of his anime counterpart.
"Mhm, I'll keep that in mind. I'll head to Heahea Town if I need anything," Naoki said with a nod.
"Yup!"
Just then, Kachi's attention turned to the Pokemon in the ranch.
There was a sturdy Ride Paddling with resilient brown fur and a determined gaze, as well as a group of large, unfamiliar Pokemon composed entirely of rocks.
His eyes were instantly drawn to them.
"Wow! Are those Alolan Pokemon?"
"Indeed," Naoki introduced them. "That's Ride Paddling, which you should also find in the Alola region, although not many people seem to raise them. As for the others, they're Saltrock Giants, native to the Pasio region."
"Saltrock Giants..." Kachi realized something. "Mr. Naoki, are you from the Pasio region?"
"That's right!"
"The Pasio region seems so exciting!" Kachi's eyes sparkled with admiration at the mention of the region.
"Oh? You've heard of Pasio?" Naoki was slightly surprised.
Kachi nodded. Lately, the Pasio region had been all the rage online.
The ancient Pasio Academy, the variety of rare Pokemon, the mysterious Tai Crystallization, and countless fascinating urban legends...
With that in mind, Kachi pulled out his Rotom Phone and showed Naoki the "Pasio Travel Guide" he had compiled.
"I wish I could visit there someday!" Kachi exclaimed.
Naoki glanced at it and immediately understood.
"..."
It seemed that Ye Ci's efforts in attracting talents hadn't been in vain, even Kachi was intrigued.
If they introduced glamorous contests, they might even attract the heroines like Hikari and Serena.
Naoki thought he should suggest this to Ye Ci later.
He did a quick search on his Rotom Phone and discovered that the Pasio region was currently the world's most popular travel destination.
Second was the Galar region, famous for its Dynamax battle culture.
After that came the Alola region, benefiting from its geographical advantage.
As for other regions, like Kanto and Johto, they ranked at the bottom.
This was because these regions preserved the traditions of the past era, exuding an ancient beauty.
Take the Johto region, for example. It was the birthplace of many traditional cultures.
The Buddhist and Shinto cultures surrounding Violet City and Azalea Town were thriving, as was the worship of Slowpoke in Azalea Town, and the ancient ninjutsu of Cianwood City...
However, for tourists and trainers who appreciated ancient styles, these regions were excellent choices.
After admiring the Saltrock Giants, Kachi prepared to leave.
Before departing, he asked, "By the way, Mr. Naoki, do you plan to settle here permanently? I noticed you don't have a Miltank for milk production. If you need to order milk, feel free to let me know!"
Kachi's family owned a ranch, and he often helped his parents deliver milk to customers.
"No, I'll only be here during the day for now, and then I might leave," Naoki explained. "After that, I probably won't return until winter."
"Huh?" Kachi was confused. "But I thought you were planning to run a ranch here?"
"I also have a ranch in the Pasio region," Naoki clarified. "The winters there are quite cold, so I wanted to buy a ranch in Alola as well. That way, I can bring my Pokemon here for vacations."
Kachi exclaimed, "I see!"
"By the way, Kachi, do you know of any housekeepers around here? I won't be here for extended periods, so I want to hire someone to clean the house regularly," Naoki asked.
"Housekeeper?" Kachi paused at the question, but soon his eyes lit up. "I can do it!"
"Hmm?" Naoki was taken aback.
Kachi explained, "I've been looking for a part-time job to save up money to train in the Pasio region. I often do chores at home, so I'm very familiar with this kind of work. Don't worry, I'll do a great job!"
Naoki: "..."
He glanced down at Kachi's six-pack abs, likely a result of his diligent labor.
When Naoki brought up this concern, Kachi shook his head. "The League? Alola doesn't have an official Pokemon League yet!" So, the League's laws didn't apply here.
"..." Naoki was speechless.
"Don't worry, Mr. Naoki! Alola allows kids like us to take on part-time jobs at restaurants and such! Adults think it's great training for us!" Kachi assured him.
Naoki didn't take Kachi's word for it and carefully searched online, only to find that Alola did, in fact, permit child labor in certain establishments.
"Alright, then." Naoki thought Kachi might be a good fit, at least he knew him, and the boy had a pleasant personality. "But I'll need to try you out first. If you can meet my requirements, then I'll hire you."
"No problem!" Kachi readily agreed.
"Then you should head back now. I'll be here tomorrow, and we can discuss your tasks then." Naoki glanced at Kachi's now-empty parcel and added, "You can go."
"Okay!"
Having found a new part-time job, Kachi was delighted. He released a Salamence from its Poke Ball and mounted it, ready to take off.
However, just as Kachi was about to leave, Naoki called out to him once more.
"One more thing!"
Kachi turned back.
Seizing the opportunity to clarify everything, Naoki asked, "By the way, Kachi, do you know how one can obtain a Z-Ring and Z-Crystal? I'm quite interested in Alola's Z-Moves, so I'd like to learn more."
"Huh?" Kachi was taken aback.
"Is this some sort of Alolan secret?" Naoki probed.
Kachi quickly shook his head. "No, trainers from other regions can obtain Z-Rings and Z-Crystals too! Usually, the Island Kings and Guardians of each island bestow these items upon trainers they deem worthy."
"Additionally, outsiders can participate in the Alola-exclusive grand event, the Island Challenge. During the challenge, you also have the chance to earn a Z-Ring and Z-Crystal from the Totem Pokemon at each trial site."
Upon hearing this, Naoki nodded thoughtfully.
As he didn't know any Island Kings or the Guardian Family, the Island Challenge seemed like his best option.
"So, can I participate in the Island Challenge as well?" Naoki asked.
"Yes, but..." Kachi seemed hesitant. "Outsiders who wish to take part in the Island Challenge need to obtain an Island Challenge Stamp first."
"Typically, the Island Kings issue these stamps, but they're only given to Alolan residents. It's quite difficult for outsiders to get their hands on one..."
Hearing this, Naoki's heart sank. "Is it very challenging?"
Kachi nodded earnestly. "Yes, outsiders need to head to the Royal Dome and register for the competition. Only the champion will be awarded the Island Challenge Stamp."
However, Mr. Naoki was a ranch owner, and he probably wasn't skilled at Pokemon battles. The competitors at the Royal Dome were a whole different league, seasoned trainers who had faced countless battles...
Especially the likes of the Royal Mask and the Revengers, who were renowned throughout the region, having defeated countless challengers at the Royal Dome.
"..."
Naoki, who had been worried a second ago, was now at a loss for words.
He had thought it would be difficult... It seemed Kachi viewed him as just an ordinary ranch owner.
"I understand, thank you, Kachi," Naoki said with gratitude.
Just then, Kachi's Rotom Phone rang.
Kachi answered, and the screen displayed a girl who looked very similar to him.
"Big brother, you're not back yet? We have another customer calling to order MooMoo Milk!" the girl urged.
"I'm on my way, wait for me at home, Lyla!" Kachi's affection for his sister was evident as he remounted his Salamence, bid Naoki farewell, and swiftly took off from the ranch.
In the air, Kachi happily shared his recent encounter with his sister.
"Lyla, that gentleman just bought the ranch, but he said he won't be staying here for long. He'll only come during the winter each year!"
To obtain a Z-Ring, one must undertake the Island Challenge, and to participate in the Island Challenge, one needs an Island Challenge Stamp, which can only be earned by becoming a champion at the Royal Dome.
What a convoluted process!
Naoki returned to his room, and Gourtzel and the Eeveelutions had finished their lunch.
The Pokemon scattered across the ranch to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings, while Naoki cleaned up the dishes.
"A four-way free-for-all, huh?" Naoki muttered to himself.
In this chaotic battle format, the last trainer standing emerged as the victor, a style that truly embodied the traditional spirit of the Alola region.
In Royal Battles, each trainer could only use one Pokemon at a time, and the battle continued until three Pokemon were unable to battle.
Naoki began searching for information on how to register for the competition.
During his search, he also came across the Royal Dome's star competitor, the Royal Mask.
It was a candid photo.
The Royal Mask, his face concealed by a mask, bared his muscular upper body as he conversed with his Incineroar.
"..." Naoki couldn't help but feel that this image of Professor Kukui was quite unusual!
With the advent of the internet age, the Royal Dome had established its own website, making it convenient for trainers to register as participants directly online.
The registration process was straightforward, requiring only basic information such as the trainer's real name, gender, age, and their chosen alias for the competition.
"This seems simple enough," Naoki thought to himself as he swiftly entered his information. However, when it came to choosing an alias, he paused.
What should his alias be for this competition?
Motorcycle Mask? Dragon Messenger? Or perhaps, King of Wings?
But these names were too indicative of his identity...
However, the Alola region was relatively isolated and backward; even if he chose the name King of Wings, no one would likely associate it with Guzzlord.
After all, Professor Oak hadn't revealed Guzzlord to the public yet.
Since that was the case, the decision was made!
King of Wings it was!
Next, Naoki had to decide on the Pokemon he would use for the competition.
Guzzlord, Salamence, Mudsdale, Ride Paddling, or Mimikyu...
But each of these Pokemon was rather distinctive.
If spectators took photos and uploaded them online, his true identity might be exposed.
To prevent this, Naoki didn't plan on using any of the Pokemon commonly associated with him.
However, this left him with limited options in terms of powerful Pokemon.
What about the Pokemon from the World Tree, then? Aside from the legendary Pokemon like Mewtwo and Rayquaza, there were also Pokemon like Xerneas, Keldeo, and Salamence.
Xerneas usually kept a low profile, but Naoki was well aware that its strength had reached an incredibly high level.
After all, it had been eating the same treats as the Ride Paddling Pokemon, including the Grass Dumplings, Leafy Cakes, and World Tree Cakes.
With this in mind, Naoki decided to ask Mewtwo for a favor.
He directly tagged Mewtwo in the Legendary Pokemon chat group.
[King of Wings: @Mewtwo, are you there? I need your help with something. Can you ask Xerneas what it's up to these days? I have a little favor to ask of it.]
Mewtwo promptly replied:
[Mewtwo: Sure.]
While waiting for a response, the other legendary Pokemon chimed in on the conversation.
After all, it was rare for Naoki to ask for help, and both Dialga and Rayquaza, along with the rest, were curious about this sudden request.
Dialga spoke up first.
[Dialga: What kind of favor?]
[King of Wings: It's like this, I need a powerful and uncommon Pokemon to participate in a few battles. But it can't be one of the Pokemon from the ranch or one that's always by my side, as that would easily expose my identity.]
However, after hearing this, Dialga and the other legendary Pokemon became excited.
Dialga, harboring dreams of becoming a top influencer, eagerly volunteered.
[Dialga: Let me do it!]
[Regigigas: ...I might not fit the 'uncommon' requirement.]
[Rayquaza: I can lend a hand.]
[Ho-Oh: Indeed, we have received great blessings from the World Tree, and it is only right that we offer our assistance in return. If all else fails, I can also dispatch my Ho-Oh Guard to aid you, Naoki.]
[Groudon: I've just finished instructing my beloved disciple in the ocean's secrets, but do call upon me if there is a need.]
[Mewtwo: I'm also available.]
Palkia remained silent, as it was currently engaged in a guidance battle with its Bear apprentice.
"..." Naoki was at a loss for words.
He was just going to participate in a Royal Battle! Did these guys plan on starting a war in the Alola region, a primitive area that hadn't established a Pokemon League yet, and claim dominion over it?
(End of Chapter)
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