Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

There is no age limit for participants from the Alola region.

In order to maintain balance, the league agreed not to restrict the age.

However, the strength of the participants' Pokémon must be limited.

such.

Only then could the two sides barely establish a basis for dialogue.

Otherwise, Xia Yan isn't exaggerating.

Even if all the young trainers in the Alola region were combined, they wouldn't be enough to defeat Lance and Steven.

If the king and queen of the islands also get involved, then things will definitely be different.

The Alola region's confidence stems from the experience of its island rulers.

The League's confidence stems from outstanding young trainers like Xia Yan.

"Things have suddenly become quite interesting," Xia Yan said, squinting as he slowly sipped his coffee.

Fighting against the Four Heavenly Kings?

It sounds like fun.

"What about the prize?" Xia Yan asked.

It doesn't make sense that they play for the league and don't get any decent prizes in the end, right?

"It's said that the champion will receive a pseudo-legendary Pokémon puppy bred by the League, with exceptional talent," Daigo casually remarked.

"A pseudo-legendary Pokémon cub?"

Or is he exceptionally talented?

Xia Yan clicked his tongue in amazement.

Daigo and Watari don't care about this, but Natsuhiko does.

well.

That's what makes a good competition meaningful.

"However, I think we should still pay attention to the fact that the Alola region has a relatively mature 'Z-Move'."

Kona put the laptop off her lap onto the coffee table, and turned around to see some footage of "Z-Moves" being used.

"Although the Alliance gave us these 'Z Pure Crystals,' we don't know how to use them."

Daigo took out a bright silver "Z Pure Crystal" from the inside pocket of his clothes.

"'Steel Z' is perfect for you."

Xia Yan glanced at the prism on the coffee table and nodded.

"You know Xia Yan?" Du asked, somewhat surprised.

I've finally waited for you to ask!

Since you asked so sincerely, Xia Yan smiled and took out his Interpol ID.

"Because I am now the deputy director and deputy inspector of Interpol's 'ub countermeasures department,' I have the right to know some information about the Alola region, which is confidential information that our 'ub countermeasures department' has collected in the Alola region over the years."

"You joined Interpol? And you're a deputy inspector?!" Watari's eyes widened.

“Senior Investigator Watari, please watch your tone when you speak to a police inspector.” Xia Yan glanced at him sideways.

The scene where Xia Yan was "suppressed" by Du using his identity last time is still vivid in my mind.

"I......"

Du choked back his breath.

It took me a while to recover.

He said quietly, "I belong to the investigation department, not Interpol."

Xia Yan wore an expression that said, "I knew you'd say that," and slowly said in a calm tone:

"According to Article 4 of Volume 3 of the Special Operations Act of the Elf Alliance, Interpol Superintendents have the right, under reasonable circumstances, to order investigators from the Investigation Department who are not the department head to assist in investigations..."

Watari: "..."

Listening to Xia Yan and Du's conversation, the group couldn't help but laugh.

Shirona covered her mouth and laughed, "Every time Xia Yan and Du make a fuss, they act like little kids."

Daigo chimed in, "This is proof that they have a good relationship."

Kona rubbed her chin. "Senior Xia Yan, may I order Watanabe Cha to pour water?"

He veered off course.

He stared at Kona in disbelief.

Laughter soon filled the living room.

This made the regional team leaders, who were discussing matters in the study upstairs, shake their heads with smiles.

The little ones get along really well.

It has the feel of their youth.

It was a joke.

"Daiwu's is 'Steel Z,' Cynthia's is 'Fighting Z,' what about you?"

Wataru and Kona exchanged glances and each took out a "Z Pure Crystal".

As for why they both have...

Guandu and Chengdu are one family.

Looking at the snow-white pure crystal in Kona's hand, Xia Yan said:

“‘Ice Z’, although it originally came from the Johto region, it’s fine for you to use.”

Whether in Johto or Guandu, only Kona can use it.

But when he saw the crystal in Wataru's hand, Natsuhiko's expression became somewhat strange.

"What's wrong?" Du asked.

"Cough." Xia Yan coughed and looked up at a 45-degree angle.

I tried hard to keep the corners of my mouth from turning up.

"It's not my fault, you chose it yourself, 'Flying Z'."

Watari: "..."

Upon hearing this, the people in the living room exchanged glances.

Then, an even more joyful laugh erupted from them.

no way.

This meme just won't go away.

But if you think about it carefully, you'll understand.

Dragon-type Pokémon are already rare, and they inspire great fear.

Even if Alola were the most generous, it wouldn't give away the relatively more precious "Dragon Z" at this critical juncture.

Didn't you see that Cynthia only got "Fighting Z"?

Although they didn't give Lance "Dragon Z", giving him "Flying Z" is more than enough.

only......

cough cough.

This time it really wasn't Xia Yan's fault; it was Alola that caused the trouble.

"'Flying Z' it is, better than nothing." Watari was quite philosophical about it.

If every look I give Xia Yan counts as "letting go"...

"Well, to use 'Z-Moves', 'Z-Crystals' alone are not enough; you also need to combine them with 'Z-Rings' and special moves."

As he spoke, Xia Yan took out a "Z bracelet".

"'Z bracelet'?"

The group frowned.

Obviously.

The reason why Alola only gives "Z Crystals" to the major leagues but not "Z Bracelets" is self-evident.

“Don’t worry about the movement, I’ll get it for you as soon as possible, but as for the ‘Z bracelet’…” Xia Yan said.

"Xia Yan, you can keep it for yourself," Cynthia said.

“Yes, it doesn’t matter who uses it…” Daigo hadn’t finished speaking.

Then Xia Yan took out another "Z bracelet".

Then the second, the third...

The group exchanged glances.

Is the "Z bracelet" easy to get?

Three white "Z" bracelets were placed on the coffee table.

“This was given to me by Tapu Koko. Counting the one I have, there are four in total, but we…” Xia Yan glanced at the four people in front of him.

There are five people here.

"You guys can use it, I don't need it."

Du was the first to speak, appearing indifferent.

“No, you guys should divide it,” Daigo said.

“You can use it, I trust my spirit,” Cynthia said.