A New Goal

"You're very strong. That was an excellent battle." Shingo comforted Scizor once more, recalled it into its Poké Ball, then gave Yu Hai a deep bow in thanks. "Thank you for what you said. It helped me a lot. I've learned a great deal..."

"Haha, it was nothing." Yu Hai took out a Rock Gem and a Ground Gem and tossed them into Iron Hānhān's wide mouth. Then he sprayed Potion onto Iron Hānhān's hand and encouraged it, "Rhydon, that was a great battle. You worked hard. Come back and rest!"

"Rhydo..." Rhydon chewed on the Gems and glanced at the Gym apprentices studying it. The sight immediately scared them into backing away, and Yu Hai recalled it into its Poké Ball as well.

"You did it." Muramasa came to Yu Hai's side. Looking at the change in his son, he still found it hard to believe that Yu Hai had really done it.

"Piece of cake." Yu Hai winked at Muramasa, hinting that the old guy should fulfill his promise—or Yu Hai would expose their shady little deal.

"Ahem." Muramasa caught Yu Hai's meaning and quickly looked away. He coughed awkwardly and smiled sheepishly. "Don't rush. I prepared it for you a long time ago. Stay for a meal. Consider it my thanks..."

"Sure." Yu Hai saw Shingo walking over as Muramasa left his side and told the maid at the dojo to prepare lunch.

As soon as Shingo came over, he asked, "Did you bring your Accelgor? Are you competing in the Silver Conference? If you enter this year, the Silver Conference will definitely be exciting..."

"I brought Accelgor." Seeing that Shingo did not want to continue battling, Yu Hai had no intention of fighting either. He took out a Poké Ball and released Accelgor, then answered Shingo's