Pokémon, you're not allowed to expel me from human form!

The armored hand landed on Nagashi's head, its weight and heat making his whole body stiffen and his heart turn cold, and then he became dazed.

Rocco knelt before Changshi, looking down at him with his glowing eyes hidden beneath his mask. Within that shimmering divine light, Rocco revealed what he wanted to know.

First, why was Changshi feeling guilty?

Secondly, it depends on what he did before.

Finally, there is information related to Kyogre.

Luo Ke's mood gradually relaxed from its initial seriousness, and finally he reluctantly removed his hand from Chang Shi's head and stood up neatly.

For Chang Shi, what had happened before was just a moment of distraction, and he was still waiting for Luo Ke's response.

Luo Ke had already reached the door of the secret room.

If we say that there are no problems with the long life, then there are still some issues.

However, these issues do not rise to the level of Dr. Zong Qinke.

Even the branch management of Company Z is not as good.

The things he did were probably similar in nature to what you'd find a petty thug on the street.

At most, what Changshi did was on a larger scale and more frequently than what street thugs did, but unlike street thugs, he always cleaned up the mess afterward, and over the years, no one has ever been seriously affected by what he did.

It's like a series of cruel jokes that come with hefty compensation.

Evil, but not entirely evil.

At least Luo Ke felt that his crime did not warrant death, and that it was sufficient to leave it to Ruo Zong to handle; there was no need for him to take action.

even...

"You really like Nanashima, don't you?"

Chang Shi, who was lying on the ground, trembled, while Luo Ke continued speaking.

"The scenery here is beautiful, the culture is rich, the food is unique, and the pace of life is leisurely. It is your hometown—but in the deep sea at the bottom of the Seven Islands, the god of the sea sleeps."

"Don't think of it as a benevolent deity in the story. Its purpose is to make the sea swallow the land. So if it awakens and no one can stop it, then the seven islands will be the first to be swallowed by the sea."

Chang Shi, who was lying on the ground, stared wide-eyed, his previously obsequious expression completely frozen.

“I previously investigated the situation of the Ocean God, and I discovered that someone is providing the energy He needs. I need to find this person.”

"So if you really like Shichishima, then use your connections to help me find it."

Snapped!

As Luo Ke spoke, a gem fell in front of Chang Shi.

"If you find a clue, then hold this gem and call upon 'Necrozma,' and I will respond to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Ke's figure disappeared from the secret room.

By the time Chang Shi got up and picked up the gemstone, he had already left.

For Chang Shi, this should be a moment of relief, a time to breathe a sigh of relief, and even a moment to smile. But... this man with a stiff expression and furrowed brows just couldn't laugh or feel happy at all!

...

The conflict between Wakamune and Nagayo was no secret in the Nanashima region.

From officials to ordinary citizens, and even news media, they occasionally produce content related to the two.

That's why the incident of Wakamune's capture caused such a stir on the Seven Islands.

That's why Wakamune's return has truly captured the attention of all the people of the Seven Islands.

Even the photo of Chose going to pick up Wakamune was taken.

Logically, this should have been the time when the problems between these two really started to erupt, but—no!

There seemed to be a tacit understanding between Wakamune and Nagayo. Neither of them chose to do anything and they both fell silent, as if they had encountered another matter that required their full attention to the point that they could ignore each other.

Only Luo Ke knew the full story of this matter.

He can prove that Wakamune and Nagayo's tacit understanding is not fake!

After receiving the news from Luo Ke, Chang Shi's first thought was to shamelessly approach Ruo Zong, report the matter, and then cooperate with the alliance to investigate.

But then he realized that doing so would make too much of a fuss, and the other party might resort to desperate measures.

Therefore, he did not take any major actions, but instead arranged for people to investigate in secret while revealing flaws to Ruozong several times.

After discovering these flaws, Wakamune immediately understood Nagayoshi's intention: to openly increase the intensity of the investigation, using this presence to cover up the fact that Nagayoshi was also investigating.

Those who know them are enemies, but those who don't might think they're close friends!

This situation lasted for a full week.

Then, still seeing no results, the two changed tactics without any communication.

First, Ruozong suddenly led an investigation team to investigate Company A. Then, the two had a very unpleasant argument during the day, but the people they sent out at night cooperated even better.

And relying on this conflict that only exists on the surface, Wakamune and Nagayo are also investigating each other's people.

This second phase led to much discussion on the conflict between Wakamune and Nagayo during this period.

The previous calm was like the prelude to a storm. At this moment, the people of the Seven Islands seemed to agree that the conflict between Wakamune and Nagayo had escalated once again!

Now, even if someone accidentally discovers something, the thought of the two of them working together will probably make them instinctively disbelieving.

Luo Ke observed their arrangements and actions and was very satisfied.

Because of what the two of them did, he, who had been investigating in secret, became even more concealed.

The only thing that made Roko uncomfortable was that the guy who sent energy to Kyogre hadn't contacted them at all!

"It shouldn't be."

“Transporting natural energy is not easy. Filtering out the violent parts of natural energy is something that can't be done without an advanced base.”

"With so many conditions combined, the other side shouldn't be without a base on the Seven Islands..."

Luo Ke didn't quite understand.

But he had already traveled all over the seven islands in the past few days, scanning each island with Mewtwo's mental power, but he found nothing similar to the bases or the aura of that violent power!

"...Where did they hide?"

...

Ocean Island.

As the island with the best ocean scenery, the best climate, the most comfortable living, and the most suitable for vacation among the seven islands, it still attracts tourists all year round compared to the other six islands.

Especially in winter.

Unlike Winter Island, which is winter all year round, Ocean Island has a spring-like feel all year round, so you can fully enjoy the beach, sunshine, and ocean whenever you come.

The man named Jack was wearing sunglasses and lying on the beach, enjoying the sun on his private beach.

His submarine is moored beneath the seawater beside him, where his crew works; it is also his home, his base.

Just like Luo Ke, he also had some questions.

"Is it possible that Ruozong brought people from the alliance to investigate us?"

How exactly did our act of sending energy to the god of the sea get exposed?

Eh!

Although he was sighing, Jack's smile remained bright and cheerful.

“Wakamune is the kind of guy who never gives up until he gets what he wants, so we can’t let him continue his investigation—hmm, let’s contact that scoundrel Nagayoshi.”

"Compared to Wakamune, Chose is truly a pathetic clown, utterly useless. But precisely because he's useless, he must be quite troubled by Wakamune right now."

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

"Besides... it's easier to control a useless person!"

......

7. What heroes cannot do

The de facto controller of the Seven Islands—this is not a title, but an identity.

Each generation will have one, and his public identity is anything he may have, while secretly he maintains a force that can protect and manage the seven islands, as well as handle some internal issues.

It was inevitable that such a person would exist.

Because the Seven Islands are not close to China or Australia, if something really happens and the Alliance's manpower stationed there is insufficient and they want to request reinforcements, it is impossible for reinforcements to arrive immediately.

Therefore, in order to protect the residents of the Seven Islands region, the League stationed a large number of trainers here.

Furthermore, if there is any free time in major areas of China and Australia, they might even station a superstar here!

The trainers in these leagues are mostly elite.

When things are going well, they also train Pokémon, take on trainer quests issued by the League to earn extra money, and participate in some competitions on the Seven Islands.

This suddenly increased the competitive pressure on trainers in the Seven Islands.

The alliance has adopted many strategies in response, such as increasing the salaries of stationed trainers to discourage them from taking on too many missions, and recruiting a large number of trainers from the Seven Islands to join the stationed teams.

But problems still exist.

After all, the stationed team is meant to be on the front lines in times of danger, and they absolutely cannot do it without the capability.

Only a small percentage of trainers are truly capable.

Therefore, under such circumstances, most of the trainers from the Seven Islands would head to the main areas of China or Australia, and many of them would settle down there and never return.

This incident will have a ripple effect on many other things...

In this situation, the local forces on the Seven Islands united to retain these trainers, creating high-quality jobs for them, while also dealing with some local problems and relieving pressure on the stationed teams in times of crisis.

The person who manages this union is the de facto controller of the Seven Islands!

Because this alliance comprises more than 80% of the major and minor powers of the seven islands, generally speaking, those who can sit in this position are all 'heroes' who can be recognized by everyone.

Well... at least that was the case before the long reign.

Each of those heroes would think about regionalizing the Seven Islands, establishing a more comprehensive system, completely resolving the problems of the Seven Islands, and leading everyone towards better development.

Only longevity is not an option.

In many people's eyes, Nagashi is just a small-time hoodlum. He has never publicly mentioned the issue of regionalizing the Seven Islands, and he doesn't seem to care much about the Seven Islands, only about the things under his command.

However, these people had to admit that although Nagashi used many underhanded tactics, he was the most efficient and least disruptive in resolving the problems in the Seven Islands region.

Many problems that used to be common have quietly disappeared in the generation of Changshi.

Many elderly people who realize this will have great respect for the elderly.

Young people who are unaware of this point feel that although Nagashi is qualified, his behavior is somewhat unseemly.

Outsiders who come to the Seven Islands simply think he's a clown, a 'useless' unlike any other in history!

Only those who know Nagayoshi can understand what his situation really is.

He never explains himself, and he doesn't care when others call him useless. He even feels quite proud that so many people misunderstand him, which puts him in a more advantageous position at times.

He certainly has reason to be proud.

He could do most of what heroes throughout history could do—fearless and virtuous, and able to win people over with their virtue.

What he could do by kneeling and begging for mercy, kowtowing and barking like a dog, those 'heroes' could not do.

Wakamune's assessment of him was the most accurate.

Their methods are underhanded, but they are certainly capable.

So, having not found the guy who would power the 'bomb' during this time, Changshi quietly began making some preparations.

Based on the current situation, he devised some plans to lure or force the other party out, while also working hard in the sea and leaving a final contingency plan.

If he is a 'hero,' then when disaster truly strikes, he will rush to the front line and risk his life to save people.

But he's a scoundrel—so before the disaster is completely out of control, he'll do everything he can to get rid of or disgust everyone on the seven islands!

Furthermore, they used the wealth accumulated over generations for the regionalization of the seven islands to settle them.

As for whether anyone will understand or blame me—it doesn't matter!