Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

Oreki's broadcast has ended.

Just as the live stream's popularity successfully surged into the top five in the region, it suddenly came to a halt.

On the one hand, he has already explained everything that needed to be explained.

—With the combined assistance of Newleafy and Kirlia, they successfully thwarted Hunter J's capture operation.

As for who to arrest?

That would naturally be Shinyana and Kirlia who knows Fire Punch. We can't exactly say we want to capture Shinyana Blue Star, can we?

The audience didn't quite believe the reasons, but they believed the whole process.

After all, there is the precedent of Shiba.

The problem is that Shiba is a fighting king, so it's understandable that he has this kind of strength.

What are you doing here, a bookish level-two researcher?

Another reason for ending the broadcast was that Zhu Lan's influence was simply too strong.

Shortly after the other party posted their eye-catching comment, the comments section split into three factions.

One group continued discussing the battle that had just taken place and asked how they could become as big as the streamer.

The remaining two factions...

One group believes that Zhu Lan and the anchor are completely innocent, while the other group holds the opposite view.

The two factions argued fiercely over this.

Left with no other choice, Oreki immediately ended the broadcast at lightning speed.

Shortly after the stream ended, the league's support arrived.

His choice proved to be absolutely correct.

Hunter J walked for a full fifteen minutes before Gosho and Hyota arrived one after the other.

He wanted to single-handedly stop J, who was determined to retreat, for fifteen minutes.

That's nothing short of a fool's dream.

Ten minutes later, the "instigator" that caused the argument between the two sides in the live stream also arrived.

Looking at the Hyakudai Dojo with its broken glass and nearly half of the forest burned down, Chikuran's heart clenched again.

It's all money!

...

...

Pokémon Center in Bakayo City.

Having successfully recovered, Shin-chan headbutted herself into Oreki's arms, making a "purring" sound.

Kirlia stood obediently beside him, her head down, seemingly lost in thought.

"Aren't you going to handle the affairs?" Oreki asked.

Zhu Lan shook her head. "Wu Song can handle it."

For some reason, Oreki thought of Aoki from Padia.

"Have you captured the two hunters over there?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lan revealed a playful smile.

"Got him, and faster than you."

Oreki was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "I'm facing J, after all."

"Mm." Zhu Lan lowered her head, her voice suddenly becoming very soft. "So... thank you for your hard work."

"Huh? What did you say?"

Oreki pretended not to hear.

"It's nothing."

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Lan changed the subject.

"Besides your clothes being torn, you shouldn't have suffered any other losses, right?"

"What, the Sinnoh League can reimburse expenses too?"

"also?"

"Oh, after the Sidonia incident, Genji also asked me if I had suffered any losses."

Oreki recalled.

"I instinctively replied 'Yes,' and then Genji asked me what specific losses I had incurred, saying the league could reimburse me."

"So what did you claim reimbursement for?" Zhu Lan asked curiously.

Oreki regrets it now that it's mentioned.

At the time, he was worried about being investigated by the alliance, so he casually said "Flame Orb".

To everyone's surprise, Genji agreed without even verifying the information.

The speed was so fast that Oreki felt he could easily have one more "charcoal" or "dragon's tooth" if he called out.

During the treatment of Sidora, a tooth was accidentally knocked out. I paid out of my own pocket to have a dragon tooth implanted to appease its rage. That makes sense, right?

Seeing Oreki's regretful expression, Takeran seemed to realize something.

"You're not regretting not saying more, are you?"

"Hey! How could that be! I'm a model citizen, I wouldn't exaggerate my losses!"

Oreki quickly denied it.

Are you kidding me? The opponent is the Sinnoh League Champion!

Isn't the person you're deceiving by submitting a false expense report the one they're cheating?

"So, what losses did you suffer this time?"

"Oh, this..."

Hearing Zhu Lan's slightly teasing tone, Zhe Mu hesitated for a moment and weakly asked back.

"Can I... suffer any loss?"

"Pfft, haha!"

Unable to hold back, Zhu Lan burst out laughing.

"As the number one contributor to this incident, you are certainly entitled to suffer losses."

But soon, thinking of the Hyakudai Dojo that needed to be rebuilt, Takeran coughed lightly and said something.

"Hmm... if possible, a reasonable price would be best."

Is that really possible?

Oreki never expected that he could get away with taking advantage of the Sinnoh League.

But then I thought, Sinnoh is my hometown, and even the champion is my childhood friend.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, it's unreasonable to ask for such an exorbitant amount.

The move learning device—that young lady Gadria still owes us both.

As for the other props…

Oreki looked down at Shin-chan in his arms.

"Meow?"

What's wrong? (´･ω･`)?

Xin Ye Miao blinked her big eyes, indicating her confusion.

Oreki thought of something and said.

"During the battle, Newleafy's Miracle Seed was shattered by Salamence."

"Meow…?!"

The Miracle Seed, what is that...?!

Shin-chan's mouth was covered, and Oreki gave an awkward but polite smile.

"This should be fine, right?"

"Mmm..."

Zhu Lan fell into deep thought.

Oreki's heart skipped a beat.

Oh no, I forgot to check the market price of miracle seeds.

It's not going to be very expensive, is it?

I think I'll just forget about it.

We're family, so let's not be formal. Zhu Lan has already helped me a lot.

I should also think about her feelings.

Just as they were struggling with their decision, Zhu Lan spoke up.

"After such a fierce battle, you only lost one Miracle Seed? Was Kirlia's boxing glove also damaged?"

"After the battle, I think I saw you personally pay for a lot of berries, energy cubes, and MooMoo milk to feed the injured Pokémon?"

Oreki:...?

...

In the end, in front of Oreki, Takeran gave Gosho a reimbursement list.

Miracle Seed x1

Boxing gloves x1

Orange and grapefruit x 20

10 lychee fruits and 10 wild apple fruits

Moo Moo Fresh Milk x12

Wusong didn't say much after looking at it, and put the list into his briefcase.

"It will be delivered to the address you filled in within ten business days. I have to take my leave now."

Watching Gosho's departing figure, Oreki couldn't help but sigh.

He didn't forget that today is Sunday.

Indeed, the fates of cattle and horses are always strikingly similar.

Ok?

The dojo master doesn't seem to be resting either.

wrong!

I haven't rested either, have I?

He almost got caught and taken back to be a Star Fury!

Oh, Cynthia got 100,000 Pokémon from the man in red, and then applied for "losses" totaling one million for herself.

That's fine.

Oreki's slight annoyance at not being able to keep Hunter J vanished instantly.

"Speaking of which, isn't there something I haven't done yet?"

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he asked.

Zhu Lan turned around, "What?"

"The Gym Challenge! Otherwise, I won't be able to get the Berry Mixer!"

As he spoke, Oreki walked toward the treatment room, muttering to himself.

"No, no, I have to beat up the vegetable seed before the plane takes off."

Not far away on the opposite side.

Cai Zhong, who had just stepped out of the treatment room, only heard the last sentence and was so frightened that she trembled all over and squatted down on the spot, covering her head.

"Don't hit me!!"

A moment later, the misunderstanding was cleared up.

Cai Zhong awkwardly pulled out a fragrant wooden box and a move learning device from his pocket.

"During the battle just now, I saw your strength, Oreki... well, the strength of Nekomamushi and Kirlia, and the bond between you. So please accept this Forest Badge and the Grass Knot TM."

Something feels off.

Oreki thought to himself, "Why do you make it sound like my strength has conquered you?"

However, this is for the best.

Having just gone through a major battle, it's time to rest.

"Forest Badge, got it!"

"Hmm... I've got the berry mixer too!"

【Ding! 】

[Hunter's Certificate successfully obtained. Current certificate count: 3]

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