Eichi rarely slept in, but when his alarm rang, he got up, opened the window, and took a breath of fresh air.
He then washed up before heading downstairs for breakfast.
He ordered himself a meal and released Beedrill and Scyther.
He placed two breakfasts before them, and they ate together.
After breakfast, he slung on his backpack and headed for Nibi Gym.
Two other people set out at the same time. When they saw each other, they both nodded.
They headed to Nibi Gym together. By the time they arrived, someone was already waiting outside.
When he saw Eichi and the other two arrive, he said nothing.
Once it was about time, the doors of Nibi Gym opened. It was the young man from yesterday.
The man said, "Since everyone is here, follow me. The Gym Leader is already waiting inside."
The four of them followed him into the main hall, where a standard Rock-type Battle Arena had been set up.
A middle-aged man stood on the platform opposite them. This man was Wu Neng, the Gym Leader of Nibi Gym.
Wu Neng had not yet left, and Brock had yet to inherit the Gym.
Wu Neng looked very much like Brock: a square face, dark skin, and tiny eyes narrowed into slits.
Wu Neng said, "I am Wu Neng, the Gym Leader of Nibi Gym."
"As long as you defeat me in battle, you will receive this Boulder Badge."
As he spoke, he picked up a badge from the table beside him and showed it to everyone.
After that, the young man arranged for the four challengers to challenge the Gym Leader in order. Eichi was last.
The first challenger went up first, while the others took their seats in the stands to watch and prepare.
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