Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Although Hoshino Ryuma is definitely a problematic person.

But if a gym leader is taken down without evidence, where will the Sinnoh League's prestige be?

Originally, when the two Elite Four members encountered problems, Igor had to expend a great deal of effort to bring Natsuhiko and Cynthia up to counteract the impact, which barely improved the situation.

Kikuko didn't care what she did.

Anyway, Kikuko doesn't rely on that so-called reputation.

She earned her fearsome reputation through sheer hard work and her eccentric temperament.

But the Sinnoh League cannot do that.

Kikuno quickly gave Natsuhiko a look.

He was signaling to persuade Kikuno.

Xia Yan crossed his arms.

He muttered to himself, "Wow, the teacher is so cool."

He completely ignored Kikuno's gesture.

Kikuko's decision to get rid of Hoshino Ryuuma was a great idea, according to Natsuhiko.

Kikuno was furious.

This master and disciple... just moments ago they were fighting to the death, torturing each other.

The tacit understanding between them now...

Absolutely.

Indeed, the kind of teacher you have determines the kind of students you produce.

Kikuno was truly impressed by their unruly and lawless nature.

Xia Yan certainly understood what Kikuno meant.

He silently pursed his lips.

Previously, he lacked both strength and status.

Avoiding Hoshino Ryuichi.

Now he has risen in both strength and status.

Ryuichi Hoshino had already taken care of everything, but then his son jumped out.

Xia Yan, who considers himself a petty person, will not tolerate him.

Actually, the relationship between them is complex.

Xia Yan probably understands it even better than Kikuno.

After all, his dual identity meant that he had more channels to obtain information than Kikuno.

Information obtained through unofficial channels is something the alliance cannot obtain through its legitimate methods.

no way.

"Xia Yan, the phone."

Kikuno handed over the phone.

This time, Xia Yan couldn't pretend he hadn't heard.

On the other end of the phone was Chairman Igor.

His future boss.

We still have to give them face.

"President, it's me."

"Xia Yan, try to persuade your teacher."

Igor Winton's voice came through the phone.

Xia Yan looked up at Kikuko's hunched back.

It seemed that if she were to strike the entire arena with her cane just one more time, it would turn the whole arena into a ghost town.

He chuckled awkwardly and said, "President, my teacher... you know, I can't persuade him."

Igor wasn't angry; he smiled and said:

"From now on, you will be in charge of the Sinnoh Investigation Department."

They directly promised power and benefits.

Xia Yan had to admit that Chairman Igor... really had a good eye for people.

He then looked troubled.

"Then... shall I give it a try?"

"it is good."

Igor didn't say much, just responded and hung up the phone.

Xia Yan returned the phone to Kikuno.

This earned him a disapproving glare from Kikuno.

He jogged towards Kikuko.

He whispered in her ear:

"Teacher, that's enough. If we keep going, we won't be able to finish."

Kikuko paused.

He turned his head slightly, his sinister eyes landing on Xia Yan.

"What were given?"

"The Investigation Department." Xia Yan raised an eyebrow slightly.

"mean."

Kikuko made a comment.

However, she slammed her cane down again.

Countless shadows instantly converged and returned to the largest shadow.

The largest black shadow quickly returned to Kikuko's shadow.

After the dark figure disappeared.

A Gengar peeked out from Kikuko's shadow, made a face at Natsuhiko, and stuck out its tongue.

Hehehe—

Then, Gengar smiled slyly, its eyes darting around, and it rubbed its fingers together.

Xia Yan's expression stiffened slightly.

He took out a box of energy cubes and handed it over.

Gengar patted Xia Yan on the shoulder, gave him a "I'm rooting for you" look, and then returned to its shadow, satisfied.

This scene.

Kikuno, who had followed them, witnessed the entire process.

She was completely dumbfounded.

This master and apprentice... this master and apprentice...

Who the hell are they putting on this for?!

Kikuno is 100% certain that Natsuhiko is unaware that Kikuko has come to Sinnoh and become his exhibition match opponent.

But just a few minutes ago...

Kikuno, who had been following them the whole time, didn't see the two of them interact at all.

Is this the tacit understanding between master and apprentice?

This is...

The tacit understanding between the old and young cunning individuals?

Taking a deep breath, Kikuno stopped thinking about it further.

Anyway, whenever anyone tells her that Kikuko is a "brute," Kikuno will slap that person across the face.

Treating others as fools may leave one unaware that, in their eyes, one is the real fool.

After calming Kikuko down, Kikuno strode towards the high platform.

"Hoshino Ryuma, what do you want to do?!"

Kikuno's expression was unpleasant.

On the one hand, what Hoshino Ryuma did was indeed very wrong.

On the other hand, they simply suffered a setback with Xia Yan and Ju Zi.

"Kikuno the Heavenly King is here." Hoshino Ryuma remained calm as he looked at Natsuhiko. "It seems our little Heavenly King has some powerful backing."

Xia Yan ignored him and only said to Ju Zi beside him:

"Teacher, if I'm going to kill him later, please stop me."

Kikuko glanced at him sideways.

"it is good."

Kikuno listened to the conversation between Natsuhiko and Kikuko behind her, and her eyes twitched.

But she continued, "Hoshino Ryuma, this is not the place for you to cause trouble. You have been suspended."

Hoshino Ryuma chuckled softly.

"Suspension is not the same as being dismissed. So I am still the Gym Leader of Zhuqing City, right? And as the Gym Leader, I have the opportunity to receive guidance from the Elite Four every three years."