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Chapter 632: The Eight Great Masters
Chapter 632: The Eight Great Masters
Shizuru was genuinely happy for Satoshi, who had become the Champion a year earlier than expected.
He initially wanted to call Satoshi to congratulate him but then thought better of it, ultimately deciding against the idea.
After all, they would meet again in the future.
When they meet again, Satoshi would already be the Champion.
"I wonder if this will affect the plot later on," Shizuru muttered to himself.
According to the original storyline, Satoshi was supposed to lose to Ayla in the Carlos Cup and become the runner-up. Then, the following year, he would embark on a new journey to the Alola Region and eventually become the Champion.
But now that Satoshi had already claimed the Champion title, would he still travel to the Alola Region?
Or would he directly set off to participate in the World Championship and challenge the Eight Great Masters?
As it turned out, just as Shizuru was pondering the decisions Satoshi might make, he unexpectedly received a video call from the Galar Region.
When the call connected, Dante's sunny and cheerful smile appeared on the screen.
"Long time no see, Shizuru!" Dante greeted happily.
"Long time no see. How have you been lately? How's the Galar Region doing?" Shizuru asked with a smile.
"I've been doing well. The Galar Region is the same as before. I'm currently investigating the Nightfall incident," Dante replied.
At this point, Dante paused and then scratched his head awkwardly, "But I didn't call to talk about that."
Shizuru was taken aback, "Hmm? What's it about, then?"
Could it be that Dante wanted to spar with him at the ranch again? Dante then explained, "Have you heard of the World Championship?"
Upon hearing these words, Shizuru was slightly startled, "The World Championship?"
As he suspected...
Sure enough, the next moment, Shizuru saw Dante nodding:
"Yes, it's a world-class tournament that determines the strongest trainer in the world. I'm calling to invite you to participate in the World Championship, which will be held in the Galar Region next summer! Oh, and I've already sent the detailed information about the competition!"
Upon hearing this, Shizuru switched the video window to a smaller one and then opened the chat interface with Dante. Indeed, there was a file waiting for him.
He took a look and found the details of the World Championship.
[Pokemon World Championship! An elimination tournament to decide the world's strongest trainer! Sign up and compete to become the world's greatest trainer!]
Below were the registration methods, rules, and information about the competition's time and location.
Shizuru skimmed through the information and realized that this World Championship was no different from the one he was familiar with.
"What do you think? Are you interested?" Dante asked excitedly, "As long as you make it to the 9th rank, you can challenge the 8th-ranked trainer for a position swap. If you win, you'll be promoted to the Master rank and become one of the world-renowned Eight Great Masters!"
"However, as a specially invited trainer, you can start challenging from the 9th rank if you wish!"
Shizuru: "..."
He was well aware of the World Championship and the Eight Great Masters, and he also knew that Dante was the top-ranked and strongest trainer among them.
What Shizuru didn't expect was that Dante was inviting him to participate in the Eight Great Masters!
Dante, on the other hand, seemed to have guessed Shizuru's thoughts, and a cheerful smile appeared on his face:
"Personally, I'd love to battle against powerful trainers in such a setting, and you, Shizuru, are recognized as one of the world's strongest trainers. So, I'd be delighted if you could join the championship."
Shizuru was stunned, "What? When did I become one of the world's strongest trainers?"
How could he not know about this?
"Huh? You didn't know?" Dante was perplexed. He explained, "It's from when you were the Gym Leader at the Bright Gym!"
"With so many Pokemon captured and many trainers who challenged your trials personally vouching for you, you're not only recognized as the strongest trainer in the Parida Region, but many others from different regions have also heard of your name!"
Shizuru fell silent.
But after a brief silence, Shizuru thought of another question.
He couldn't help but ask, "If I were to participate, what Pokemon team do you think would be best for me?"
Should he use the team of Gym Leader Shizuru, the team of Ranch Owner Shizuru, or the team and identity of Moto Kamen? Upon hearing this, Dante also paused slightly.
He quickly understood Shizuru's intention.
It was common knowledge that Shizuru had many Pokemon partners.
And these Pokemon could form one team after another.
If it were the team from when I was a Gym Leader...
Dante's mind conjured up the names and images of several Pokemon.
Babutap, Kirlia, Zapdos, Raichu, Pikachu, and Raikou.
If it were the team of the ranch owner, Shizuru...
That would be Gogoat, Babutap, Salamence, Riding Goat, Riding Goat, and Riding Goat.
And if it were the team of the mysterious identity Shizuru kept hidden...
Dante's mind once again conjured up the figures of several Pokemon.
Regigigas, Groudon, Kyogre, Giratina, Ho-Oh, and Rayquaza.
Dante: "..."
Seeing this, Shizuru understood that Dante had grasped his meaning.
He couldn't help but laugh, "Do you still want me to participate?"
"Of course!" Dante replied without hesitation, his eyes filled with determination. "A formal Pokemon battle with powerful Trainers is something to be excited about, for me and for other Trainers alike!"
Shizuru: "..."
"Alright, I understand." He said with a hint of resignation.
"So, will you come and participate?" Dante asked.
"I can't give you a definite answer right now," Shizuru shook his head.
According to his knowledge, the World Championship and the Eight Great Masters' tournament cycle was nearly a month long, and at that time, Xiaoshu would be a year and a half old, right at the age when she needed attention and nurturing. He probably wouldn't be able to leave the ranch for too long."
Dante felt a bit disappointed.
Seeing this, Shizuru added, "But if I have time at that time, I'll definitely go and participate!"
Dante smiled and said, "Then I'll wait for you and Gogoat at the Palace Arena!"
After hanging up the call, Shizuru specifically searched online for information related to the Eight Great Masters.
Soon, he found the rankings for this year's Eight Great Masters.
First place was Dante, second was Serena, third was Wataru, and fourth was Daiwo...
Unlike the League Conference held at the end of the year, the Eight Great Masters was scheduled for the summer, and this year's tournament had already passed, with the next one to be held between July and August of next year.
Next year... which was also the time when Xiaozhi would be traveling in the Alola Region, meant that it was the tournament before Xiaozhi's participation.
"Are you going to participate?" Qi Shu couldn't help but ask.
Shizuru thought for a moment and replied, "I don't know yet, we'll see how things go at that time! But speaking of which, why aren't there any Trainers from the Parida Region in the Eight Great Masters?"
"Perhaps it's because the Eight Great Masters is a newly emerging tournament in the past two years?" Qi Shu pondered, then said, "And also, Mesprit is very busy every day. She might feel that instead of participating in the Eight Great Masters, it's better to handle a few more of the accumulated tasks!"
Shizuru: "..."
Yes, that was very much like Mesprit.
On October 28th, 203 of the League Calendar, on this fine morning, Shizuru, along with his Pokemon and Xiaoshu, headed to Haolele City on Melemele Island.
As the largest city in the Alola Region, Haolele City was bustling and filled with joy and harmony.
The city was divided into three main areas.
The first was the popular beach area, where tourists flocked.
From trendy fashion to popular desserts, the commercial area in the city center gathered people in bikinis and sunglasses.
The second was the bustling port area, where people and ships came and went, and where one could also take a ferry to the other islands of the Alola Region.
That morning, Shizuru and the others had arrived in Haolele City by ferry.
They enjoyed a hearty breakfast at a restaurant in the commercial area and then changed into comfortable and convenient clothes, rushing to their destination, the beach area.
Golden sand, bright sunshine, and sparkling sea...
A warm and gentle sea breeze blew towards them, as people and Pokemon of all kinds strolled along the beach. Children in the water, wearing inflatable Psyduck swim rings, played happily.
Not far away, in the shallow sea area, several Lapras carrying human children swam slowly around the beach, seemingly playing with them.
Lapras, an Ice and Water-type Pokemon, had a beautiful blue body and gray shell, and its cry was as melodious as a song.
This beautiful Pokemon was quite rare in the Parida Region.
Seeing several Lapras, Qi Shu's eyes lit up: "Look, honey! It's Lapras! Wow, there are so many here!"
Shizuru held Xiaoshu and smiled as he looked in that direction: "It's normal. Lapras isn't that rare in the Alola Region."
In other regions, Lapras had nearly become extinct due to illegal poaching, but in recent years, various Leagues had begun to prioritize the protection of this Pokemon.
The Alola Region, renowned for its pristine marine environment, has a particular focus on the conservation of Lapras, which has led to an overabundance of these creatures.
It's a classic case of too much of a good thing.
Shizuru supported Xiaoshu, helping her stand on the soft beach.
Xiaoshu, who had never ventured far from home, was immediately captivated by the fine sand beneath her feet.
She crouched down, scooped up a handful of sand with her tiny hands, and exclaimed, "Wow!"
Shizuru smiled gently, "Let's play here!"
Xiaoshu, tired of standing, plopped down on the beach and started playing with the sand.
Shizuru sat nearby, relaxing and soaking in the sunshine.
Not far away, Pokemon were playing.
Ewogponge and Saffronbo were joyfully running on the beach, chasing each other through the sand.
A group of Eevees huddled together, whispering and chattering about something.
Shizuru called out, and the Eevees immediately turned their attention to him.
Through the gaps between the Eevees, Shizuru finally saw what they were up to—digging a sand pit.
Shizuru couldn't quite understand it, but then he thought, perhaps this is a unique joy for Eevees! He turned his attention to the other Pokemon.
Pterafly and Babutap were no strangers to the beach, having played on it during the fireworks festival in Izuna Town some years ago.
So, even in the more picturesque Alola Region, these two Pokemon didn't feel out of place.
Pterafly lay on the beach, lazily basking in the sun.
Babutap, on the other hand, had found a lost three-year-old child.
"Bam!"
Shizuru: "..."
He quickly contacted the beach management, asking them to make an announcement to help find the child's parents.
Soon, a young couple came running with tears of gratitude, hugging the child and sincerely expressing their thanks to Shizuru.
Shizuru smiled, "You don't need to thank me. Thank my Pokemon! It found your child!"
The couple thanked Babutap repeatedly and offered several ice creams.
Babutap, shy of the praise, declined the ice cream. He then put on his red cape and leaped into the air, patrolling the entire beach to see if there were any other Pokemon or human children who needed help.
Gogoat, on the other hand, didn't move from its spot, lazily lying beside Shizuru and Xiaoshu, its head drooping low and resting on its paws as if dozing off.
Just then, Qi Shu ran towards them from a distance, accompanied by Motolizard and Nightmare.
Motolizard, holding a frisbee that Qi Shu had bought for him, eagerly ran up to Shizuru.
"Gaoh!"
Motolizard called out and then lowered his head, dropping the frisbee in front of Shizuru, seemingly eager to play frisbee with him.
"Looks like Motolizard wants to play with you!" Qi Shu chuckled happily.
She waved her Rotom Phone and said to Shizuru, "I want to record this wonderful day!"
Shizuru smiled, "Sure."
He stood up and asked Motolizard, "Ready?"
"Gaoh!" Motolizard nodded vigorously.
"Let's begin!" Shizuru threw the frisbee with a powerful swing.
Motolizard immediately jumped up and chased after the frisbee, running swiftly along its path.
Just before the frisbee hit the ground, Motolizard caught it with precision and turned to run towards Shizuru.
Qi Shu's Rotom Phone was recording, and she first panned the camera to capture all the Pokemon in the frame. Then she focused the camera on Shizuru and Motolizard.
"Hey, it's October 28, 203, and we're having fun on the beach! Everyone seems to be having a great time. Wow, Motolizard caught the frisbee! That's amazing!"
Qi Shu narrated with a lively tone, introducing the day's events to the camera while moving it to follow Motolizard's running.
She wanted to record these beautiful moments in her life.
Later, when she and Shizuru grow old, they can relive these memories by watching these videos.
In the video, Motolizard excitedly returned the caught frisbee to Shizuru, who took it and patted Motolizard's head encouragingly.
Shizuru's mouth moved as if he was saying something to Motolizard.
Meanwhile, Gogoat, at some point, had changed its position and was now half-dozing, observing the scene with half-closed eyes.
(End of Chapter)
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