Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

She didn't know if the latter existed, but it was definitely unprecedented.

She knew exactly how old her grandfather, Professor Oak, the leading authority in Pokémon research, was when he became a doctor.

Although it was because the trainer had delayed it for a long time.

But Xia Yan hasn't fallen behind in terms of being a trainer either.

He remains a leading figure among the younger generation.

It is precisely because she understands how difficult it is to become a researcher and a Doctor of Pokémon Studies that Nanami is surprised now.

"Nanami, your little brother seems quite interested too," Daigo teased.

Nanami glanced at the serious-looking Shigeru.

Nanami, who knows Xiaoshi's goal, also understands her younger brother's unusual maturity.

But she remembered Professor Oak once commenting on Gary.

"This child is very outstanding. But precisely because he is too outstanding and his life has been too smooth, he is more likely to be discouraged when he encounters difficulties and setbacks in the future. Compared to Shigeru, Satoshi is actually more receptive to learning."

Remembering those words, Nanami looked at Ash.

He stood between Lance's Dragonite and Salamence, looking left and right with starry eyes, showing no fear whatsoever.

the other side.

"That's right. The goals have become much clearer during this period. We need to continue to strengthen the physical training of Umbreon. Everything is based on physical fitness." Xia Yan summarized Gladion's efforts during this period.

At the same time, he was instructed on the direction to follow.

Hearing Xia Yan's approval, Gladio secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded, "Okay, teacher."

Then Xia Yan looked at Lillie and couldn't help but pinch her soft, chubby cheeks. "Did you remember?"

Lillie looked flustered.

With so much knowledge to cover, how could she possibly remember it all at once, being just a young girl?

Fortunately, Xia Yan didn't intend for her to remember it all at once. He just flicked her nose and said again, "It's okay. I'll put together a document and send it to your mom. You can ask her to give it to you."

"Okay~~" Lillie finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Xia Yan, your paper mentioned that Umbreon is an excellent support Pokémon, excelling at breaking up stat boosts, countering crowd control, chasing down enemies, and using Baton Pass, but..."

Xiao Mao, who had been standing behind Xia Yan for a long time, finally spoke.

It was obvious from his voice that Xia Yan had read those papers about Eevee more than once.

They might even have done some research and investigation themselves.

Gladion and Lillie looked at him with some surprise after hearing Shigeru's seemingly eloquent questions.

Xiao Mao's question was quite insightful.

But that was for those kids; for Xia Yan, the "tactical master" who was about to become a doctor, it was child's play.

Believe it or not, I could talk to them all day about the tactics for just one Pokémon, Umbreon, covering aspects such as compatibility, Pokémon pairings, tactical planning, and training direction.

then.

Having gained Gladion and Lillie's "approval," Gary also joined their conversation.

After Xia Yan finished speaking, the three of them nodded repeatedly.

During this time, Ash noticed that of the four little guys present, three had gathered around Xia Yan.

I was the only one who seemed very unconventional.

So he tried to move closer so he could listen to it together.

Gladion and Lillie noticed Gary's uniqueness and assumed that Ash, who was with Gary, was similar, so they gave up their seats.

result......

What is 'black eye'?

"Wait, what is 'blowing and roaring'?"

"Is scattering nails and rocks a technique?"

"Oh~~ Umbreon is the evolved form of Eevee, I understand!"

Gladio: "..."

Xiaomao: "..."

Ash is truly Ash.

Xia Yan originally only intended to spend half an hour.

As a result, his involvement extended the game by half an hour.

Fortunately, Xia Yan didn't mind the impact of the hour and a half and patiently explained it to them.

After it ended.

Xiao Mao and his two companions still looked like they hadn't had enough, heads bowed in thought.

Xiao Zhi stretched and smiled confidently:

"Oh, I see. I understand now. It's very simple."

Gladion and Shigeru exchanged a knowing look, as if they were looking at an idiot.

Lilia covered her mouth and giggled.

It was obvious that with two more friends, Lillie's shy nature became much more cheerful.

Especially with Ash Ketchum, the quintessential "joker," around.

“Mr. Xia Yan,” Xiao Mao suddenly called out quite solemnly.

"Ok?"

"I want to learn from you, Mr. Xia Yan!"

Xiao Mao looked at Xia Yan nervously, his hands clenched tightly, as if afraid that Xia Yan would refuse.

"sure."

To everyone's surprise, Xia Yan agreed without any hesitation.

Then he turned and looked at Ash with a smile.

"Xiao Zhi, would you like to be my student?"

"Huh?!"

Xiao Zhi was stunned.

Xiao Mao also looked at Xia Yan with some surprise.

He didn't know why Xia Yan also wanted to recruit Xiao Zhi.

It seems that Teacher Xia Yan didn't want Xiao Zhi to feel isolated... Xiao Shi found a "suitable" reason for Xia Yan in his mind.

Then he immediately gave Ash a look.

It signaled to him to agree quickly.

Although he and Ash don't get along, they've been rivals since childhood. Gary, who prefers to win fair and square, doesn't want to take advantage of Ash in this regard.

If they were both taught by the same teacher, no one would criticize him for being better than Xiaozhi.

"Little Gorilla, is your eye twitching?" Little Ash replied unexpectedly.

Xiao Mao rolled his eyes at him.

This child is beyond redemption.

However, Ash nodded and replied, "Okay!"

Xia Yan smiled and said nothing more.

Whether or not Xiaozhi understood the meaning, he accepted it first.

For him, teaching one person is teaching, and teaching two people is also teaching.

What matters is their background and their future identity.

With their talents, Gary, Ash, and Gladion all have the potential to become champions in the future.

Then Xia Yan would be the teacher of three champions, which sounds very prestigious.

After dealing with the four little guys, Xia Yan turned his attention back to his own Pokémon.

The main purpose is to perform some basic massage to relax their mind and muscles.

Significant changes cannot be achieved in just one night.

The same goes for Cynthia.

...

...

The next day.

Today should be the most exciting day since the start of the entire "Islands Tournament".

It can't even compare to the opening ceremony.

Not only was the Manaro Stadium packed with people, but the plaza outside the stadium was also completely jammed.

Even the host changed into a more flamboyant and glamorous outfit today.

And today's two owners.

Xia Yan and Cynthia's portraits were displayed on the big screen long ago.

You know what?

Adding a red border and some red ribbons to a large screen might give it a different feel... ahem.

Because it was the final match.

Therefore, Dr. Oki, Naruya Oki, and others from the organizing committee took turns to give speeches.