I caught a Pokémon

Left with no other choice, Xia You had to choose A-Quan's warehouse.

Of course, this doesn't mean that A-Quan holds a higher position in his heart. It's just that her personality makes her extremely difficult to please. Compared to Huo-Yan, who is easy to coax and doesn't know how to talk back, going to A-Quan is a wiser choice.

Seeing that Xia You had chosen his side, A Quan gave Huo Yan a smug look. Although Huo Yan was annoyed, she could only lead her people to follow.

Upon entering the warehouse, Xia You discovered that the layout was indeed similar to the warehouse base he had seen in Hoenn, except that there were no submarines and more rooms for the team members.

"Not bad."

After looking around, Xia You nodded. He really didn't expect that they had set up the base in such a short time. Although it was still very simple, at least their lives had gotten back on track.

“Thanks to your friends for their help.” A-Quan looked at Misa and Masa. “Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to adapt to this place so quickly.”

"Not at all," Misa and Masa immediately returned a fawning smile to Aquan. "Actually, we didn't help much. We just ran errands and did our work."

What he said was true. These biker gangs only had the advantage of numbers, familiarity with the area, and strength, so they were good at running errands. There were some things that A-Quan didn't really trust them with. But then again, he did receive their help after all, and he remembered this small favor.

Since arriving at the biker gang's gathering place, Xia and her two companions had suddenly fallen silent, quietly following behind Xia You. Now that they were here, they couldn't help but look around curiously, but they still stayed close by, like a few little followers.

After taking a stroll around, Xia You sat down on the sofa and asked Huo Yan and A Quan, "What are your plans for the future?"

"What other plans could we have?" A-Quan sat down opposite Xia You, leaned back, and said lazily, "We've settled in for the time being. After we get used to things a bit, we'll take on some jobs to make a living."

Xia You asked in confusion, "Taking on a job?"

“Of course.” A-Quan nodded. “How could someone like us just honestly find a job? I’ve already decided that in a few days I’ll look for some work catching Pokémon for people and do some legal business.”

"Catching Pokémon for others?" Xia You stroked his chin and nodded. "This is somewhat similar to what you did before, so it's not a waste of your expertise and experience."

After speaking, Xia You turned to Huo Yan, wanting to see what she planned to do.

However, Huoyan countered with, "Which region do you plan to travel to next?"

"I came back this time to challenge the Battle Frontier. After I finish the challenge, I will travel to the Sinnoh region."

“Sinnoh?” Fire Goose nodded and said to him, “Once we get there, based on your past experience, you’ll obviously have conflicts with other teams there, right? In that case, why don’t I go there and help you?”

Just one sentence was enough to startle Ah Quan, who looked at her in shock.

Wow, you're something else!

I'm still thinking about how to settle down here, but you've already thought about going to other places to be with him!?

How come I didn't think of that?

Indeed, this woman should not be underestimated!

The thought raced through his mind. Seeing that Xia You was still pondering, A-Quan quickly said, "I want to go too!"

To be honest, Xia You hadn't really thought about this issue before. He just wanted to settle the two of them down and didn't expect that he would have to deal with other organizations if he went to other regions.

As one might expect, as the journey continues, dealing with those organizations will be inevitable. Although I have Pokémon and am not afraid of them at all, there are times when there is a shortage of manpower, which makes things very inconvenient. And since I can't completely trust the international police, I do need some people I know well and can trust to help me.

Seeing that Xia You was somewhat interested, Misa and Masa, who were already getting restless, quickly said, "Boss! Count us in too!"

"You guys?" Before Xia You could speak, A-Quan glanced at the brother and sister and said disdainfully, "This isn't a street fight. It's not something you guys, who aren't even thugs, can get involved in. You're still too naive. If you don't have the conviction to risk your lives, you'll only be a hindrance whether you're dealing with legendary Pokémon or regional organizations!"

Gudong.

Misa and Masa were startled by Aquan's serious tone.

Although they were scared, neither of them backed down.

But just as they were about to speak, Xia You waved her hand at them first.

“Ah Quan is right. This matter is still too difficult for you right now. I will only consider letting you join when you can truly stand on your own.”

Since even Xia You said so, Misa and Masa, though disappointed, obediently nodded.

"I understand, boss. Don't worry, we'll always be your support. Although we can't fight for you directly, we'll take good care of this place!"

“That’s more like it.” Hearing their answers, A-Quan nodded and acknowledged their strengths. “Although you’re not good at combat, your repair skills are quite good. Most of the people who came to Kanto with us this time are action team members, and we lack ground crew, which is perfect for you to fill that gap.”

"Don't worry, boss!" Being praised by A-Quan made Misa and Masa feel extremely honored and recognized. They patted their chests loudly and promised, "Although we can only repair some simple motorcycles and equipment right now, we will definitely work harder and will not let you down!"

That's what A-Quan's abilities are.

With just a few words, he stirred up the emotions of the biker gang, and his well-planned strategy allowed them to utilize their strengths. He truly deserves to be called the head of the Ocean Team.

At this moment, Xia You also had a preliminary plan in mind. She said to A Quan and Huo Yan, "Since you both have this idea and I also have this need, then you two should take the lead and each of you should select a few people from the team members you brought to form a special operations team."

"A special operations team?"

A-Quan and Huo-Yan nodded in unison, then glanced at each other before looking away expressionlessly.

Ah Quan asked, "Since it's an action team, who is the captain?"

here we go again……

Knowing that neither of them was willing to back down, Xia You was quite troubled.

But problems still need to be solved. After sighing, Xia You said to A Quan, "You can temporarily take on the role of captain. However, you must not act unilaterally. Remember to consult with Huo Yan at any time. If you encounter any disputes that cannot be resolved, then contact me."

After giving Huoyan a smug look, Aquan nodded to Xia You.

"I understand. Don't worry, I can still prioritize when it comes to important matters. What about personnel? Are there any equipment requirements?"

Xia You thought for a moment and slowly said, "We don't need too many people, preferably no more than 10. As for equipment, let's focus on mobility so we can provide support faster wherever we need to."

"Mobile..." A-Quan nodded. "In that case, I'll have to go back to Hoenn. I remember the Marine Team has a secret base with a submarine that meets the requirements and hasn't been captured by the Interpol. It'll be perfect for our mobility."

Ah Quan really did have something up his sleeve...

Xia You clearly remembered that when he confessed to Lila on the coast guard ship, Aquan had already told her all the secrets of the Marine Team. She never expected that there was still something hidden!

Sure enough, neither she nor Huoyan are easy to deal with!

Fortunately, they are now on our side, so I don't have to worry about being schemed against by them anymore.

Chapter 793 Ashida

After discussing some details, Xia You left with Xiaoxia and the other two at dusk.

Because it requires selecting team members and making some preparations before departure, it will undoubtedly take a lot of effort. However, Xia You will not be heading to Sinnoh immediately, which gives Aquan and Huoyan more time.

After leaving the warehouse, Xia You turned back to look at the people who had come to see her off and nodded to them: "Well then, we'll see you next time."

"Boss..."

Misa and Masa looked at Xia You with teary eyes. They had only spent a few hours together during this meeting, which made them very reluctant to part. However, they knew that Xia You was a person who was going to do great things and could not stay with them here forever, so they could only bid her farewell with regret.

As for A-Quan and Huo-Yan, they knew they would soon be meeting this man in Sinnoh, and they also had things to take care of, so they didn't feel much about parting.

A-Quan waved lazily: "Then see you in Sinnoh."

Fire Goose nodded solemnly: "I'll be waiting for you in Sinnoh."

Xia You smiled at them again, then turned and left with the three girls. After his figure disappeared, A-Quan and Huo Yan exchanged a glance before turning back to their respective warehouses.

Once these people left, only Martha and Misa remained on the open ground.

Martha glanced in the direction Xia You had left, then in the direction A-Quan and Huo Yan had left, and couldn't help but ask her sister, "Sister, do you think A-Quan and Huo Yan both like the boss?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Misa snorted. "Boss A-Quan and Boss Fire Goose are no ordinary people. Only someone like the boss could attract them. Just watch, this time when we go to the Sinnoh region, as long as we wait for the right opportunity, they will offer themselves to us!"

Martha scratched her head and looked at Misa: "And what about you, sister?"

"Me?" Misa's eyes sparkled as she looked in the direction Xia You had left. "Is there any need to ask? Of course I'm just like them!"

……

After leaving the suburbs, Xia You did not return to Sakuragi Research Institute, but instead headed towards Koharu's house.

Because he was familiar with the route, he took the lead, while Xiao Yao, who was a few steps behind, approached Xiao Xia and whispered, "Who were those people just now?"

Not only her, but even Xiaochun pricked up her ears with curiosity.

She knew the biker gang members, of course, but she had no idea who the people in the two warehouses were or where they came from.

Seeing that Xiaochun also had a curious look in her eyes, Xiaoxia straightened her chest slightly, coughed lightly, and then explained to Xiaoyao: "As you know, Xia You not only challenges gyms during his travels, but also helps the International Police with some things. Those two women were originally cadres of some criminal organizations. They only became willing to work for him after being subdued by Xia You."

Since May had always been traveling with Ash, to be honest, she didn't know much about Xia You's travel experiences. She mainly heard about them from Misty, so she naturally didn't know that Xia You's travels were much more thrilling than Ash's.

Hearing all this now, I just feel that Xia You is really amazing!

It's both international police and a criminal organization; it sounds thrilling.

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that Xiaochun was even more curious, as if she wanted to hear more details. Xiaoxia was overjoyed and quickly picked out some exciting experiences related to Aquan and Huoyan to tell the two of them.

Listening to the chatter behind her, discussing their "great achievements," Xia You felt a small sense of satisfaction.

After all, for him at that moment, nothing was more gratifying than being praised by three beautiful girls!

They walked all the way to Xiaochun's house before the people behind them stopped.

The conversation along the way improved Xiaoxia's relationship with Xiaochun a lot. After all, she wasn't the kind of person who held grudges. Although Xia You was involved, she still had a very good impression of Xiaochun.

As soon as Xia You rang the doorbell after reaching the top of the stairs, the door opened almost immediately.

As the door opened, Xia You immediately saw Xiao Chun's younger brother, the cool little boy named Cang Tai.

"You really came!!"

Upon seeing Xia You, Cang Tai exclaimed in delight, his eyes brimming with undisguised joy and excitement!

Sota hasn't changed much; he's still cheerful, enthusiastic, and handsome. It's easy to imagine that someone like him would be very popular in class.

Xia You still remembers the first time she met Cang Taishi, he said that he was her fan and that she had even signed an autograph for him. Now, it seems that this little fan's enthusiasm is just as strong as it was back then.

Behind Sota were the Sakuragi couple, who also had smiles on their faces.

Dr. Sakuragi had already informed his wife of Xia You's upcoming visit and even returned from the research institute a little earlier than usual. However, in reality, he only returned a few minutes earlier than Xia You.

"Aunt Yoshino, Sota, we meet again."

Xia You handed the gifts he had prepared in advance to the two of them, and after him, Xiaoxia and Xiaoyao also quickly greeted him.

"Nice to meet you all, my name is Xiaoxia."

"I am Xiaoyao."

Both girls showed their well-behaved side at this moment, which made Sakuragi Yoshino like them at first sight. He invited them into his home with a big smile.

Because they arrived early, Yoshino Sakuragi hadn't had time to prepare many things. After inviting them into the living room, she first made a few cups of tea, then asked her husband and children to greet the guests before rushing into the kitchen.

Sota was perhaps too excited, as if he had endless questions and things to say, and kept pulling Xia You aside to ask her all sorts of questions.

From his travels to his championship win, there was almost nothing he wasn't interested in!

At first, Xia You patiently answered all these questions, but Mrs. Cang was too enthusiastic, and she gradually found herself unable to cope.

Fortunately, he had a helper.

He looked at Xiaoxia, who immediately understood and took over the conversation.

She was already adept at boasting without exposing Xia You's privacy, and she enjoyed it immensely. So, in front of everyone in the room, she picked out some adventures that weren't particularly exciting in Hoenn and told them about them.

Xiaoxia's vivid description captivated the audience, especially Cangtai, who was very supportive. His subsequent exclamation, "Wow, amazing!" greatly satisfied Xiaoxia's vanity.

That's right, praising Xia You will make Xiaoxia happy just as much, and even more so than praising herself!

After finishing one round of tea, the doorbell rang again.

Sota went out to open the door, and when he came back, Kikuna and Renji were following behind him.

Now that everyone was present, and after Yoshino finished preparing the food, Kiku helped set it on the table, and the warm family dinner officially began.

……

After spending the night at Sakuragi Research Institute, Xia You, Xiaoxia, and Xiaoyao set off early the next morning, leaving Kureha City and heading north towards the nearest battle facility.

The battle facility was called the Battle Arena. Actually, Xia You wasn't very familiar with it and hadn't studied it in depth. She only knew a little about it from the anime.

But that doesn't matter, as long as we can defeat the Brain of Pioneers and get the proof.

The arena was located near a village in the plains outside Golden City. Following the location on the map, Xia You traveled for most of the day before finally arriving at the vicinity.

However, before entering the village, he gazed silently at Golden City for a long time.

His woman was not far away; it seemed that he could embrace her in a little further.

The restlessness in my heart seemed about to burst forth at this moment.

He couldn't wait to go and see Naz.

However, reason told him that now was not the time, and he should not be impatient. He should at least wait until he finished this battle arena.