Imagining Humans as Pokémon

Three days later, Mark set off alone for the Orange Islands, while Sato packed his bags and mounted Honchkrow's broad back.

The Gym apprentices gathered at the main entrance to see Sato off. Though reluctant to part with him, they knew that with their Gym Leader's talent, a small place like Dark Night Town could not hold him back.

"Little Ming, Si'an, I'll leave the Gym to you two for the time being!"

"Don't worry, Gym Leader!"

"Don't worry, Brother Moyan."

Seeing that the two had become steady enough, Sato nodded in approval.

Then, he loudly instructed the Gym apprentices behind them, "Train hard! Don't tarnish the reputation of our Dark Night Gym!"

"Yes, Gym Leader!"

"Alright, I'm off!"

A powerful gust swept past, and Honchkrow was already carrying Sato high into the sky. Watching the black dot grow smaller and smaller, no one felt uneasy. Instead, they were high-spirited! Their Gym Leader had said it—they could not disgrace the Gym's name!...

Sato rode Honchkrow to Goldenrod City, then took a plane from Goldenrod City to Celadon City.

That very afternoon, Sato was already walking through the streets of Celadon City, taking in the sights of the bustling metropolis.

Sato had not contacted Rainbow University beforehand, so naturally, no one came to pick him up from the airport.

After finding a five-star hotel partnered with the Pokémon League and checking in for free, Sato put down his luggage and headed out again.

Half an hour later, Sato took a taxi to a special place.

After getting out, he walked straight to a large iron gate. He checked the sign beside it, confirmed that the address was correct, and strode inside.

The sign read: Spring Winter Pokemon Orphanage. "Sir, may I ask what you need? It's already quite late today. If