On the three hundredth day after leaving the Orange Islands, Xiao Yu.
A month had passed since preparations for the tournament began. Sweet Orange Island was shrouded in misty rain, with a light drizzle falling from the sky and striking the ground with soft pattering sounds.
Yu Hai wore a lightweight waterproof jacket. After having lunch with his Pokémon, he packed up early and waited quietly by the sea as the waves gently lapped against the beach in a steady rhythm.
Half a month ago, Mikan Gym had assumed he had not yet returned and called him again. They informed him that Ludicolo had successfully broken through, and with the Elite Four tournament drawing closer, they asked where he was.
Yu Hai told them he had already returned and was preparing for the tournament on a deserted island. Upon hearing that Ludicolo had successfully broken through, he immediately went to Jinggan Island and brought back Ludicolo and Slowking.
After returning to Sweet Orange Island, he had Ludicolo and Slowking join the tournament preparations. If they wanted good results in the Elite Four tournament, teamwork and mutual understanding were crucial.
Not only did he need everyone to become familiar with one another after their breakthroughs, but he also needed to adapt to Slowking and Ludicolo after they reached Elite-class as soon as possible, preventing any coordination issues during the matches.
Over the past half month, training had proceeded intensely and systematically. Seeing his Pokémon improve day by day filled him with satisfaction.
In terms of move proficiency, every Pokémon had become increasingly skilled through repeated practice, and their strength after breaking through had grown more stable. The power they displayed in training gave him even greater confidence in the coming tournament.
They had even conducted several experiments with team battles. Their