Pokémon, but cultural invasion

Catching poachers and tracing the origins of Pokémon is a troublesome task.

Most of these Pokémon are not yet evolved, so they cannot be released into the wild if their lineage cannot be determined.

In other words, they will stay in the welfare home for a period of time and use public funds for food and drink.

"It's like someone bringing you a pillow when you're sleepy."

The spring tree murmured to itself.

With the Pokémon of the interviewees added, the number of extras was quite substantial, and the long-awaited movie was about to begin.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Naz

After allocating resting areas for wild Pokémon, Lanxing increased the number of Pokémon on guard duty.

"Lei'er, you can sleep with me tonight. We can sleep on the floor in the attic."

"Thank you, Sister Lanxing."

Rale looks to be about twelve or thirteen years old; she's a rookie trainer who hasn't been traveling for very long.

"It's so good to be young," Quanshu sighed.

Thousands of rookie trainers aiming for the championship were humiliated after being beaten up by Misty's Mega Gyarados.

After the two went upstairs, Quanshu went back to his bedroom and lay down.

Ibrahimovic climbed onto the bed and lay on his stomach.

Have you gained weight recently?

"Buy?"

Ibrahimovic blinked, looking like he knew nothing.

"Perhaps I should go see Naz."

With all the actors present, Izumi no longer had to decide on the filming location.

In his mind, the perfect filming location was Pasio Island.

Pasio is the venue for the Pokémon Masters World Championship. The small island encompasses glaciers, volcanoes, forests, and lakes, with a high-rise city in the center.

The setting is exactly the same as the original movie.

However, Pasio is only open during the Masters tournament and is not accessible for short periods.

The second filming location was Golden City, where the towering buildings met the requirements, and various weather conditions were achieved using off-site props.

To film a movie in a designated area of ​​Golden City, you need to get Naz's permission.

Izumi was still wary of this superpowered individual.

Not only was he abused when he first started out, but the dolls of Sabrina in the anime were also a source of childhood trauma for him.

If possible, Izumi-ki really wanted to walk around her.

"How wonderful it would be if the Strange Tree were in the Kanto region!"

How to communicate with Natsume was giving Izumi a headache, and he couldn't help but miss Kiju.

Although Kiju is usually a bit annoying, she would probably be more than willing to lend her a place to film a movie.

How wonderful the world would be if every gym leader were as reasonable as Qishu.

......

The next morning.

"The first gym I want to challenge is the Saffron Gym."

Lei'er ate her bread, her cheeks bulging, full of energy.

Lan Xing laughed and said, "That's amazing."

Izumi couldn't smile, because the first gym he challenged was also the Goldenrod Gym.

He left home full of confidence, only to encounter a gym leader who was as strong as a monster, and he could not defeat him no matter how hard he tried.

Sabrina is different from other gym leaders in the Kanto region.

When facing beginners, Xiaogang takes out his Geodude, Xiaoxia takes out her Goldfish, and Sakaki will give you a badge for your repeated challenges and impatience.

Only Sabrina, she can really beat you to your knees with Alakazam.

While it's not as exaggerated as in the anime—turning losers into dolls—the impact on new trainers is devastating.

"For beginners, I suggest starting with the Pewter Gym," Izumi suggested appropriately.

"Don't worry, we're very strong!"

"Goo-ooh—"

Rael and Nidorino lightly bumped fists.

Beginner trainers' partners are often full of energy, and Izumi thought of his Eevee sleeping soundly in his room.

How did the adorable and hardworking little Eevee become like this?

"Perfect timing, I also need to go to the Saffron Gym."

After the meal, Officer Jenny came to visit.

"Dean Lanxing, it's been a long time."

Her features were strikingly handsome, and she wore bright red lipstick.

"Thanks to your kindness last night, I had time to chase down the criminal."

Lanxing said modestly, "Not at all, it was mainly Quanshu who helped."

"I'm entrusting the care of the poached wild Pokémon to you for the next period of time."

Officer Jenny bowed deeply and said, "Many of the Pokémon above are from protected areas. We have already sent people to verify the poaching cases, and we will gradually send the Pokémon back to their habitats."

"Please report any difficulties to the Golden City Police Department. Thank you for your help."

"It's alright, this is what the Tingxiang Welfare Home should do."

The two of them were praising each other, and Lei'er couldn't stand it anymore.

She said, "Miss Officer Jenny, we agreed to go to the Saffron Gym."

"I see."

Officer Jenny said helplessly, "Your reward for your act of bravery will come in a week. Be careful in the meantime. Although the three hunters have been arrested, there's no guarantee they don't have other accomplices."

"Roger that!"

Lei'er saluted, then turned to Izumi and winked: "Mr. Izumi, aren't you going too?"

"Let me bring out an Eevee..."

After sending the game to Lanxing, Quanshu and Leier took a police car to Golden City.

On the way, Rale asked, "Is Mr. Izumi a trainer too?"

"That's right..."

Have you ever attended the Quartz Conference?

"It's so-so..."

Lei'er perked up and said, "I heard that the Quartz Convention exhibition matches are starting in a few days."

"I really want to go and see it live."

......

The Goldenrod Gym is located in the city center and occupies a large area. Its shape resembles several white umbrellas leaning together, with a simple outline and no excessive decoration.

It is one of the iconic buildings of Golden City.

Because Sabrina almost never holds back, the Saffron Gym has a mixed reputation online, and is jokingly referred to as the Quartz Plateau's quality inspector.

Trainers prefer to challenge the neighboring Rainbow Gym, or even the Johto region gyms.

There were also some skeptical individuals who waited in front of the dojo early in the morning.

Nazha stipulated that the daily challenge time was from 9:00 to 11:00, seemingly believing that two hours would be enough to defeat all challengers.

As it turned out, her judgment was correct.

When Rale and Izumi entered the gym, two trainers had already broken their spirits and left in tears.

The stands were empty except for a girl with brown hair and a high ponytail.

Ami?

Quanshu was taken aback. How did she end up here?

Ami is the Gym Leader of Asagi Dojo in the Johto area, specializing in Steel-type attacks.

Quanshu had fought her before and wouldn't mistake her for someone else.

"Wow, he got beaten up so badly."

Lei'er half-covered her eyes; the scene on the battle stage was shocking.

The gem starfish was struck and crushed by the powerful psychic force, letting out a mournful cry, and a circular dent appeared on the rocky fighting arena.

This attack completely rendered the gem starfish incapable of fighting.

"A new challenger?"

Noticing the two approaching, Naz looked at them.

Naz's temperament is somewhere between aloof and mysterious, graceful and charming, with long, smooth, dark purple hair reaching her waist, and a pair of deep red eyes hidden beneath her neat, straight bangs.

She wore a burgundy tight-fitting top, her ample bosom wrapped in provocative black mesh, outlining the slender curves of her waist and the dark, diamond-shaped mark at her navel.

Quanshu met Nazi's gaze.

Her deep red eyes held ripples of azure, when suddenly, a glimmer of green disrupted the orderly blue waves.

This is...

Nazi's calm heart was stirred by ripples.

"I am the challenger!"

Rale, holding Nidorino, charged forward without fear.

Sabrina glanced at the elf in her arms and said, "You don't even know the most basic type advantages and disadvantages, so you're not qualified to challenge me."

"Having an unfavorable attribute is a disadvantage, but it doesn't mean you'll lose!"

Naz said coldly, "The difference between stubbornness and stupidity lies in knowing when to back down."

Are you a challenger too?

The spring tree shook its head.

"No, I want to talk to you."

Chapter Thirty-Five: A Changed Future

“You came here seven years ago, when I was just a child.”

As Naz sat down, a chair more than ten meters away automatically moved to her feet.

Quanshu exclaimed in surprise, "I am truly humbled that Master Natsu actually remembers an unknown person like me."

"You're a little different now."

Naz's eyes flickered slightly as she carefully examined him.

Seven years ago, she foresaw that this person would ascend Mount Tianguan at some point in the future and disappear into the Pillar of Spears.