Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

At the entrance of the Pokémon Center in Rustboro City.

Officer Jenny leaped off Arcanine, her face still showing disbelief.

Please, she just heard something from that scarred Pokémon hunter.

A young man in his twenties single-handedly crippled him, even though he had two Pokémon with extremely rich experience in wild battles.

Who is the hunter... no, who is the Pokémon?!

Is this really necessary?

"Miss Officer Jenny, blocking the door is not a good habit."

"Oh, sorry!"

Officer Jenny snapped out of her daze and quickly made way for her.

wrong!

That sound…

"Daigo, what brings you here?"

That's right, the person who came was none other than Daigo Zubuki, the son of Devon Corporation, the largest conglomerate in the Hoenn region.

Since Devon Corporation's headquarters are located in Kanaz City, and they have frequent dealings with the local Union Police Department, Daigo and Officer Jenny are acquaintances.

Daigo made a very gentlemanly "please" gesture and explained as he walked away, "Bird Birch and Professor Solitude contacted me one after another, asking me to come to the Pokémon Center to pick someone up. You know that although I'm not always at the academy, I haven't graduated yet."

"Oh right, I almost forgot, Mr. Oreki seems to be a teacher recently hired by your Kanaz Academy?"

"That's right."

Daigo nodded. "I heard he has a lot of knowledge about mythology, history, and archaeological excavation, so Dr. Solans specially invited him."

I just didn't expect that he would encounter a Pokémon hunter on his way to the academy. Luckily, the police responded quickly, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Officer Jenny paused, clearly realizing that Daigo had misunderstood.

Think about it too.

Under normal circumstances, how could an unarmed young man and a newly hatched Leafy cat possibly escape from a Pokémon hunter?

But since it involved Oreki's personal privacy and the official case, and since the other two doctors hadn't said anything, she couldn't gossip, so she could only smile awkwardly and change the subject.

"Mr. Oreki and Shin-chan should be on the third floor. Let's go this way."

At this moment, the two were engrossed in researching information.

[Pokémon Wiki: There is currently no League Champion in the Hoenn region, but there are rumors that Steven Stone, the son of Devon Corporation's CEO, is preparing to challenge for the title.]

"This timeline is a bit ahead of its time. Daigo is still aiming for the championship, does that mean I have to experience all the storylines?"

After learning about the current situation, Oreki felt both happy and worried.

Good news: We now know what happens next and can foresee the future.

Bad news: What to do about the battle between mythical beasts?

Not to mention the distant past, the Hoenn region where he is currently located can be described as plagued by disasters.

The two Hoenn idiots are always fighting, and even Monster Hunter might have a hard time keeping up with them.

After all, it is the embodiment of "earth" and "ocean", and should be given sufficient respect.

—From "Azure Star, the One Who Respects Flightless Fish and Fathead Fish the Most on the Entire Internet"

"Why didn't I learn forging techniques from the Second Generation leader back then? That way I could have tried forging weapons myself."

Oreki looked at the system panel, which had been unblocked at 91%, and an idea popped into his mind.

Since this system exists within Monster Hunter, are the rewards it gives also from Monster Hunter?

Maybe there will be weapons?

His eyes lit up. If that were the case, not only would he be strengthened, but his Pokémon would too.

Oreki laughed as he imagined his future Pokémon wielding a long sword, Rising Dragon.

There's no rule saying Pokémon items can't be swords or hammers, right?

At the end of the corridor, Officer Jenny and Daigo had just stepped out of the elevator when they saw Oreki with a big smile on his face, and she immediately shivered.

What was originally a perfectly normal smile suddenly seemed very strange to Officer Jenny after she learned about the other party's ruthless methods and exaggerated fighting power.

It's as if the evil big boss has come up with some new way to torture people and has started to immerse himself in his own world, oblivious to the world around him.

"Miss Officer Jenny, when did you develop this habit of blocking doors?" Daigo teased.

"Ah! No, let's go, Mr. Oreki is right there."

Officer Jenny blushed slightly, feeling quite embarrassed; she had lost her composure a few times today.

But I can't blame myself for this, can I? It's just that Mr. Oreki's deeds were too shocking to my values!

The third floor of the Pokémon Center was quiet. As soon as the two appeared, Oreki noticed them.

Although he had never met Daigo in real life, the other man's signature silver-blue hair was too easy to recognize.

But why is he here?

"Hello, Oreki-sensei, I'm Daigo."

Daigo cut to the chase and explained his purpose.

Oreki suddenly realized, "I wasn't hurt much, it was mainly that Shin-chan that was hurt."

He looked toward the treatment room; Xin Ye Miao had been inside for quite some time.

As soon as he finished speaking, the lights in the treatment room dimmed and the door opened.

Chansey came out pushing a cart.

"Lucky~"

Miss Joey followed up by an explanation: "Fortunately, someone had treated Newleaf Cat's injuries beforehand, and it has now fully recovered."

She smiled and nodded to the three people in front of her, as if to say hello, her gaze casually sweeping over Oreki's face.

His eyes seemed to be lost in thought.

"Meow!"

As if to verify Joey's words, Shin-Ye-Nyan stood up with great air and exhaled.

"It seems Professor Birch can rest easy now."

Seeing this, Daigo took out a red and white Poké Ball, turned to Origami and said.

"So, Oreki-sensei, would you like to tame this Shin-chan? Of course, this is also Professor Birch's idea."

Upon hearing this request, Oreki was taken aback.

He originally planned to contact Professor Birch afterward to ask if he could take Shin-chan away.

After all, New Leaf Cat had triggered his system, and who knows if it will have any more missions in the future.

Most importantly, he really liked Newleaf when he played Pokémon Sage.

Who wouldn't love Magic Mask Cat's long, black-stockinged legs?

What's more, the opponent not only inherited the Falling Petals technique, but is also a different color!

At that time, her pale purple, aloof eyes, combined with the tall and slender figure of the magical masked cat, would be the perfect combination.

"Of course I have no problem."

Oreki agreed.

Seeing that the two of them had decided her fate in just a few words, Shin-Ye-Nyan was immediately unhappy and rushed in front of Oreki.

"Meow...meow!"

You can't do this! I, the cat, disagree!

Oreki couldn't understand the rather complicated meowing, but thinking back to this scene in the anime, the Pokémon was probably asking for a battle to catch it.

and so--

"Alright then, let's go outside and have a fight. If you win, you come with me; if you lose, I'll let you go back to the research institute."

New Leaf Cat was instantly stunned.

ˋ(°▽、°)

Huh? I'm buying a discount item?

real or fake? !

"Meow...meow..."

I've noticed you're a very meticulous person, so I'm just saying this casually.

It habitually turned its little head away, refusing Oreki's request that "eye contact must lead to battle."

However, a pair of large hands covered it without anyone noticing.

"Meow meow!!"

Fine, fine, since that's how it is, I'll reluctantly go with you.

Shinyana dodged with a quick movement, its fluffy tail lightly tapping the Poké Ball in Daigo's hand.

I'm not afraid to fight you, and I'm not after that strange gem. I just want to go out and take a look!

After comforting herself in this way, New Leafy disappeared along with the red light of the Poké Ball.

The Poké Ball seemed to have eyes, landing directly in Oreki's hand.

Buzz buzz buzz—thump!

After shaking it slightly three times, the red and white Poké Ball emitted a pleasant locking sound.

"oh!"

Without thinking, Oreki raised the Poké Ball high.

"New Leaf Cat, capture it!"

He had wanted to shout that for a long time.

【Ding! 】

[System initial functions have been unlocked. Please proceed to the main interface for further information.]

[The new player gift pack has been distributed. Please check your inventory and use it.]

[Task Update!]

Main Quest: A perilous new continent awaits; constantly honing your skills and improving your strength is the best choice (Current Hunter Certificates: 0)

[Note: Defeating monsters in the New World will reward you with Hunter's Certificates. These certificates have special effects; please explore them on your own.]

[Side Quest: Palicoes have been detected. Please explore their abilities to your heart's content.]

[Note: Improving your Palico's strength will earn you generous rewards.]

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