Cinnabar Island—
Dongshu softly repeated the name, his eyes flickering slightly.
It was an island famed for its volcanoes and hot springs, and home to Blaine's Gym, where the Kanto Region's Fire-type Pokémon specialist resided.
One day—it's right on the way. In that case, I'll take the Fire-type Badge from Cinnabar Gym while I'm at it! Dongshu thought.
"Happiny?"
Happiny raised its head and gently nuzzled his palm, seemingly curious about what kind of place "Cinnabar Island" was.
"It's a very warm island." Dongshu smiled and rubbed the little curl atop its head. "There's sunlight, beaches, hot springs, and plenty of powerful Pokémon."
Happiny nodded as if it understood, hugging the round stone in its arms tightly. A truly relieved expression appeared on its little face.
The moment Squirtle heard there was a resort, it sprang up from its deck chair. Its tiny black sunglasses slipped down as it excitedly waved its claws. "Squirtle, Squirtle!"
It had already begun imagining days spent running on the beach, basking in the sun, and drinking chilled Berry juice.
Gastly floated in the air and let out a small yawn, violet mist lazily dispersing around it.
As far as it was concerned, as long as it could follow Dongshu, it did not matter where they went.
Raikou slowly opened its golden eyes and glanced toward the sea.
This place was far from the Kanto mainland. Whether it was Fire Emperor or Suicune, they probably would not be able to catch up anytime soon.
Raikou could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
During those days in Vermilion City and at the lighthouse, it had always been able to sense Suicune and Fire Emperor lingering nearby.
After all, the three of them had made an agreement: if they happened to meet along the way,