Eichi was somewhat speechless, but not angry enough to make a fuss. The ticket to participate in the ranking tournament was to become the champion of a regional Pokémon League Tournament.
With his strength, participating in a League Tournament right now would be ridiculously easy.
So he simply could not understand what the higher-ups of the Pokémon League were thinking.
Perhaps the rewards for the Five School League were too generous, and they felt unbalanced about it?
Watching the champion shine brilliantly on television under the gaze of countless people, he could not help but sigh. Back then, once the League Tournament ended, he too had been adored by thousands.
Two years had passed. Perhaps no one even remembered him anymore.
After reflecting for a moment, he thought of something else. Since the League Tournament was over, it was time for him to prepare to head to the International Police Academy.
The International Police Academy was built on Indigo Plateau, quite close to Kanto Academy.
That night, his father called again. It turned out the Indigo League was still ongoing that day.
Unfortunately, Eichi's family television could not receive broadcasts of the Hoenn Region's Indigo League.
It was said that the Hoenn Region and Sinnoh Region signals would be connected next year. Then they would be able to watch the Indigo League and the Sinnoh League.
Mr. Yoshino was impressive. Though he had only been a Trainer for a few months, he had already defeated eight Gyms and qualified for the Indigo League.
However, he had started too late. Even though he participated in the Indigo League, he was eliminated in the first round.
Most importantly, Mr. Yoshino had not used Flygon. Of course, if he had, the championship would certainly have been his.
After all, who would use a