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Chapter 146, the Dragon Attribute Master Tournament, begins!
The time soon came to March 12th.

We've reached the point where we can start counting down the days until Christmas and the New Year.

However, before the long holiday arrives, the last high-level ball tournament of the year—the Dragon Attribute Master Tournament—is also coming under the watchful eyes of countless battle enthusiasts.

Table City, Central Square.

Because Tabletop City's design incorporates many elements of a battlefield, this largest city in Padonia is itself a massive battlefield.

As a result, countless spectators arrived at the viewing area early and waited patiently on the high platform or nearby open space.

Powerful Pokémon of the Dragon type, the trainers who can control them are definitely strong, not to mention this group of "Dragon Tamers" from all over the world, many of whom are Gym Leaders and Elite Four members.

Even the Sinnoh region champion came to participate in the competition.

What a pity it would be to miss such an exciting event!
"The atmosphere for battles in Padia seems pretty good."

Looking at the densely packed crowd in the high stands, Zhu Lan, who had arrived at the battlefield with Qing Yu ahead of time, smiled slightly.

"It's alright, maybe a bit worse than Galar, but the number of trainers is still there."

Qingyu nodded, acknowledging Zhulan's statement.

Unlike the arena battle atmosphere in Galar, which has been passed down through generations, Padia has long been accustomed to a relaxed approach, and they even use the entire city as their arena...

However, the tabletop market does have a unique advantage—

Because of Orange Academy, at least 80-90% of the young trainers in the entire Padilla region are concentrated in Tabletop City. The Master Tournament is incredibly attractive to these passionate young people.

In addition, many die-hard fans who came from other regions specifically to watch the game held up their support signs early in the morning, waiting for the game to officially begin.

"How was it? A little nervous seeing something like this for the first time?"

Zhu Lan suddenly turned her head and looked at Qing Yu with a smile in her eyes.

"How could that be? I was just a nobody in the exhibition match, there was no point in competing for a ranking."

Qingyu shrugged slightly and asked in return.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous, after all, he was just an ordinary dojo master who was suddenly pulled in to fight alongside these champions and elites...

If it weren't for an exhibition match, he wouldn't have been able to hold on at all.

However, since things have come to this point, we have no choice but to go for it.

"Besides, this must be your first time participating in a major competition, right?"

"Does our Sinnoh region's strongest champion, Cynthia, have the confidence to win this time?"

Zhu Lan smiled gently, but instead of giving a direct reply, she playfully made a peace sign.

They seem determined to win this Masters tournament.

Seeing this, Qingyu nodded to himself.

It has to be said that both Pokémon and trainers are quite idealistic, and having confidence is definitely a good thing.

……

"Grandpa, here!"

Qinglu, who had found the best viewing spot in advance, waved to the distance.

Soon, Professor Oak, with his gray hair, and the taciturn boy in a baseball cap beside him arrived.

"What a magnificent sight! Even the Quartz Conference finals back then seemed to have far fewer spectators than this."

After looking around, Professor Oak quickly uttered a sigh.

He once demonstrated the strength of the Kanto people to the world on such a grand stage.

However, that was a long time ago.

Professor Oak shook his head, his calm gaze quickly shifting to his surroundings.

Although somewhat impatient, Aoharu always maintains a passion for battle. Crimson, whose potential has only been partially revealed, remains unknown; no one knows what level he will ultimately reach.

More than himself, if Pallet Town could produce another trainer with champion-level skills, that would truly be the fulfillment of his legacy.

Hopefully, this experience of watching the Masters Tournament will give them a deeper understanding of the role of a trainer.

Just as Professor Oak was feeling sentimental, his beloved grandson, Blue Green, suddenly pointed a finger down at a certain spot.

"Look, it's that Dragon Tamer, Mr. A'du!"

Following his gaze, the handsome man with red hair and a black cloak stood out.

His appearance foreshadows—

The opening ceremony looks like it will begin very soon!

"Hi everyone~"

A sharp electromagnetic wave followed, and soon a young woman's energetic voice echoed through the venue.

Qingyu raised an eyebrow.

Looking in the direction of the sound, they quickly spotted Kiki, the owner of the Brewing Museum, holding a microphone and waving enthusiastically to the audience.

The host this time is actually Qi Shu?

However, she probably won't act silly in such a formal setting...

After all, this is a Masters tournament watched by the whole world. It would be interesting if there was a live broadcast mishap.

"At this point, all contestants have arrived, so—"

"I hereby declare that the opening ceremony of this year's Dragon Attribute Master Tournament is about to begin!"

Just as Qingyu had expected, even the usually mischievous Qishu had no intention of playing tricks and completed its duties very steadily.

"Next, let's welcome four very strong players to bring us a fantastic doubles exhibition match!"

"First up is Wataru, the dragon's messenger from the Kanto region, the Quartz Plateau!"

A serious-looking red-haired man appeared on the battlefield and waved solemnly to the surrounding audience.

As the man currently closest to winning the championship at Quartz Plateau, his popularity remains high worldwide, quickly drawing countless cheers.

"Then comes Genji, the man of the sea, the late-blooming Dragon-type Elite Four member of the Hoenn region!"

A sprightly old man with a white beard, dressed in a captain's uniform, appeared and stood beside A-du, who was also a Heavenly King.

"With two Dragon-type Elite Four members as partners, I wonder what level the opposing trainer will be at? I'm really looking forward to it!"

"I heard there's another champion participating too, hurry up and bring it up!"

The appearance of the two players quickly sparked enthusiastic discussion among the audience.

Which two masters will come to challenge these two veteran kings?
"The challenger is Cynthia, the new champion of the Sinnoh region, a powerful player who single-handedly defeated the Elite Four!"

When the young champion took the stage, the discussion in the audience noticeably paused for a moment.

Then, even more exaggerated applause erupted!

"A ten-year fan of Miss Zhulan has come uninvited!"

"So cool! I never expected there to be such a young and beautiful champion besides Miss Karuni!"

"Anyone who can partner with a champion must be incredibly strong!"

After all three appeared, Qi Shu mischievously waited a moment, until the audience began to grow impatient, before slowly speaking—

"Last one, the pride of our Padilla region, a rising star of Pokémon TV, and the Sun Gym Leader of one of the eight gyms on Victory Road—"

"Qingyu!"

(End of this chapter)