Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

At most, it's just that Hoshino Ryuma's talent is a bit lacking, and he can't build a sufficiently intimidating system to take it a step further.

That's all I was thinking about.

Kerwin paused for a moment.

That's not right.

Given Hoshino Ryuichi's status and strength, even if Hoshino Ryuuma simply copied his Sandstorm system, there's no question of him being unable to build a system.

Even if he doesn't possess the strength of a Heavenly King, he shouldn't be in such a sorry state as the rumors suggest.

Can......

"Take another look at this."

Igor picked up a document from the table next to him.

Kerwin opened it and flipped through it casually.

I was taken aback.

"He, from the Zhuqing City Dojo..."

"Very clean, isn't it? They've almost completely severed all ties with Hoshino Ryuichi. Except for their father-son relationship, which can't be erased, all other traces have disappeared," Igor said slowly.

"impossible!"

Kerwin shook his head with absolute certainty.

She had previously dealt with some matters concerning the Zhuqing City Dojo, and even without in-depth investigation, she had already noticed some shady dealings.

"Yes, it was impossible before. But he did it during the month he disappeared."

Igor's gaze passed over the floor-to-ceiling window and landed on the middle-aged man on the high platform.

"Just one month?"

Igor looked away and glanced at her with a smile.

"Of course, he can't do it alone. But the problem is that those old guys need to put forward a new agent, and Hoshino Ryuma happens to be even more cunning than his father, and he has that ability."

The two sides hit it off.

Although they were in cahoots, they also mutually benefited from each other's needs.

The Sinnoh region has a long history, which is a major advantage of Sinnoh, but it also has some unavoidable drawbacks.

Before the League moved to Sinnoh, the relationships in the Sinnoh region were already complex.

Some are merely superficially submitting to the alliance.

For those families with long histories, the former kingdoms, now Sinnoh, are nothing more than a generation of rulers in the changing of the ages.

What they want is to protect their own interests and maintain the continuation of their family line.

at this point.

Not just in Sinnoh.

Actually, it's pretty much the same in places like Johto, Unova, Hoenn, and Kalos.

Even in the newly opened Alola region, which is such a backward area, there is a huge organization like the Aether Foundation, which is eyeing it covetously.

The Alliance's entry into the fold was partly due to a compromise reached between the Alliance and the Ether Foundation.

What happened in the Alola region has naturally also happened in Sinnoh.

This is a problem that no Sinnoh League president can avoid.

"His timing was perfect," Kerwin said helplessly.

Hoshino Ryuma distanced himself completely from any relationship with Hoshino Ryuichi.

So he's still the Gym Leader of the League, and the League really can't take action against him without solid evidence.

And now he's jumping out.

It seems very dangerous, putting oneself in the midst of a storm.

However, we cannot only look at the immediate danger, but also at the potential benefits he may gain.

The ancient families and their various factions in Sinnoh, when united, form a force to be reckoned with.

Dancing on the edge of a knife is naturally dangerous, but it also brings a lot of cheers and prizes.

Igor was much more composed than Kerwin.

He crossed his hands together, his two thumbs circling each other.

"Tell me something that most people don't know."

Kerwin looked at him.

“Ryuko Hoshino is Ryuichi Hoshino’s second child.”

Kerwin was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

"How come I've never heard of him? What about his first child...?"

“Dead.” Igor said in an extremely flat tone.

But it was precisely this ordinariness that made Kelvin deeply aware of Hoshino Ryuma's cunning once again.

There is no evidence to suggest that the death of Hoshino Ryuichi's first child was related to Hoshino Ryuuma.

But if Igor says it now, it's probably pretty much true.

"Also, think about it, why does Hoshino Ryuichi, at his age, still hold onto the position of one of the Four Heavenly Kings and refuse to step down? Power is certainly good, but after decades of building up his influence, even if he steps down, it won't diminish much."

Kelvin realized he really should learn more about Hoshino Ryuuma.

She looked at the shrewd and resourceful president in front of her.

It was only because this sickly person was in charge of the Sinnoh League that Sinnoh was prevented from experiencing too much turmoil.

Did he already know?

Why do they turn a blind eye to the discord and conflict between father and son, Ryuichi Hoshino and Ryuma Hoshino?

Kelvin was unaware of the Hoshino family's affairs.

But he knew something about the past of the chairman in front of him.

"So now..."

Kerwin looked toward the field.

Igor was also watching the game, but his gaze remained fixed on Xia Yan.

"It all depends on whether Xia Yan can preserve his reputation."

He was provoked on his very first day in office.

Although it won't affect his appointment ceremony, the prestige he painstakingly built up after defeating Kikuko will likely be greatly diminished.

and this.

This is merely the first step taken by those forces joining forces.

...

...

"It's Hoshino Ryuma!"

"He's the dojo master from Zhuqing City!"

Some people in the audience recognized him.

Xia Yan, who had initially been watching with a detached, amused expression, gradually lost his playful smile upon hearing the name.

As I looked away, my gaze met that of Hoshino Ryuuma.

The other person chuckled and even nodded at Xia Yan.

"King Kikuko, leave this to me."

Kikuno rushed over and comforted him.

Kikuko, her face grim, looked at Kikuno and said in a sinister tone, "Is this all the efficiency Sinnoh has?"

He made no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction with Hoshino Ryuma's appearance.

She had personally verified the abilities of her students, and they absolutely deserved the position of one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Who gives an outsider the right to point fingers at me and my students?

Kikuno gave an awkward laugh.

She wasn't angry at Kikuko's sharp tone; she knew Kikuko's temper very well.

However, he secretly grumbled to himself.

It seems like your Sinnoh is even more chaotic than ours, right?

The reserve system was first implemented in Kanto, but it wasn't used in Sinnoh because the situation in Kanto was more complicated than in Sinnoh.

"This was indeed our oversight. Chairman Igor will personally give you an explanation later." Kikuno brought up Igor.

but.

If Kikuko were someone who was so easily swayed, she wouldn't be Kikuko.

She snorted coldly, "I don't need any explanation. I'll just waste my energy and help you get rid of this trouble."

As he spoke, he took a step forward, leaning on his cane.

In a short time.

The black mist in the center of the venue grew increasingly pervasive.

Kikuno's expression changed.

In front of so many people.

It was broadcast live to the whole world.

Take down their Sinnoh League gym leaders?