Johto Region, Mt. Silver, Johto Alliance Headquarters, Lugia Conference Room.
The Johto Alliance's Post-War Commendation Convention had not yet officially begun, but most of those present were overjoyed, beaming with joy as they discussed everything that had happened recently.
The Nurse Joy Family, responsible for all medical care and logistical supplies; the Officer Jenny Family, responsible for police work across the region; the honorary president of the Pokemon Breeder Association...
Those qualified to attend this meeting were either powerful Trainers who had performed exceptionally in battle, or the true decision-makers and representatives of every field within the Johto Alliance.
At this moment, most of them were discussing one matter—one person.
The newly appointed Johto Region Elite Four member, former Dark Night Gym Leader, Sato!
"Tut, tut. Young people these days are really something. Lance was already impressive enough, but I genuinely can't figure out this kid Sato," said an old Pokémon League hand.
"I've seen his record. His luck is just too good. Every good thing somehow falls into his lap." This came from some unnamed Lemon Spirit.
"To possess such power at such a young age... if he were to take the wrong path..." This was from certain dark-hearted individuals.
"The Johto Alliance is unbelievably lucky. They clung tightly to my Sato's thigh, and that's why they won this battle so decisively!" This was one of Sato's obsessed fans.
"The higher you jump, the harder you fall! Team Rocket's dream is the stars and the sea. Anyone who stands in Leader Giovanni's way must die!" This was some deeply hidden senior spy.
Whether praise or criticism, delight or disgust, Sato had become the center of everyone's conversation. Clearly, not all of it was praise.
"Why does Younger Sister look so unhappy? I heard Sato is quite close with your