Eichi also remembered the old man who had defeated him.
The old man was named Fujimoto, and he had heard others call him Grandpa Fujimoto.
He had heard that Grandpa Fujimoto had already participated in four Elite Four Selection Matches. Each time, he had ranked among the top ten in points. Given his strength and age, he should have become an Elite Four member long ago, yet he never had.
Moreover, his Pokémon's levels had not improved for several years. It seemed he had already reached his limit, and further improvement was impossible.
Of course, these were not mere rumors. He had learned them from Director Zhi Guan.
As the director of academic affairs at Inspector Academy, Director Zhi Guan had extensive connections and knew many people. He also spent much of his time at Indigo Plateau, and he knew nearly all of the Pokémon League's top Trainers.
After learning about this, Eichi often went to chat with Director Zhi Guan and took the chance to inquire about his opponents.
Some time later
That day, Eichi left the dormitory early. After breakfast at the cafeteria, he arrived outside Director Zhi Guan's office in the administration building.
The door was open. When he arrived, he could see several students already inside.
There appeared to be seven or eight students, all seemingly younger than him.
This surprised Eichi. Were there really so many students applying to graduate early every year?
With that question in mind, he waited for around ten minutes. More students gradually arrived afterward.
Three more minutes passed before Director Zhi Guan finally arrived. After entering, he swept his gaze around the room and said, "Everyone's here, right? Good. Let's begin. Follow me outside."
With that, he turned and walked out again, and the group followed after him in