Professor Oak originally wanted the two of them to stay for lunch, since it was already midday and Delia would bring them food soon. Even if they were to leave, it wouldn't make much difference if they ate a meal.
The two of them looked embarrassed.
Because they were really just one meal away from meeting.
Finally, Professor Kukui stepped forward to explain that since the Alola League had not yet been established, the routes between the four islands and other regions were not yet open.
He and Oak Oki are now heading to catch the ship from Vermilion City to Dewford Town in the Hoenn, as Dewford Town is the closest place to the Alola Region.
After arriving in Dewford Town, they need to take a boat from Dewford Town to the Aether Foundation's Aether Paradise Port, and then take a flying mount from Aether Paradise back to Melemele Island.
Unlike the Kanto Region and Johto, Alola doesn't have port cities like Goldenrod City and Vermilion City.
Alola currently only has one port, the Aether Foundation, and he followed the same procedure when he came to Kanto.
At the same time, the Annihilape also came out from the backyard of the research institute, glancing at Roy with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
Roy was puzzled. Could it be that the Annihilape hadn't defeated the Primeape Leader? He had scanned the Primeape Leader with the System Scan and found it to be only level 30.
The Annihilape immediately Knob, and with one punch, he knocked the Primeape leader to the ground.
He just didn't know how to explain to Roy that he had beaten up the Primeape leader without saying a word.
As a result, the leader of the fiery monkeys forgot to tell the other party that he had to submit, and only remembered it after the fight was over. The Primeape leader, who had been beaten up for nothing, immediately led all the Primeape and Mankey of his tribe to acknowledge him as their leader.
Professor Kukui looked at the Annihilape, which was emitting white gas, and immediately went to Roy's side to observe it.
"Annihilape! Roy! Is this your Annihilape?"
"Yes, the Annihilape is my partner and even more so, my family."
They finally had a chance to observe this brand-new evolved form of Primeape up close, but unfortunately, time was limited, and they had to leave quickly.
After all, if we were any later, the ships from Vermilion City might have already left.
Professor Kukui didn't apply to Professor Oak to research the new skills of Annihilape, and could only make an appointment with Roy to study Roy's Annihilape another time.
When saying goodbye to Professor Oak, Professor Kukui earnestly made the following request:
"Professor Oak, please don't spread the news about Z-Crystals and Z-Rings. We are still in the research stage regarding Z-Moves, and they are not very stable yet."
"If Hala and I ever develop a truly stable Z-Moves that doesn't consume too much stamina, I'd appreciate it if you could help us promote it."
Professor Oak nodded seriously as well. He understood what Professor Kukui meant. He had also noticed in the backyard that neither the Z-Ring nor the Z-Crystals were mature at this stage and should still be in the research phase.
Since the other party chose to trust me and let me know what Alola Region's trump cards were in advance, I certainly couldn't let this young man down.
Compared to his previous worries, Professor Oak now felt a bit more trusting; perhaps this young man really could do it?
I hope my investment can help this young man.
After receiving Professor Oak's affirmative answer, Professor Kukui looked at Roy again:
"Young Roy, come visit our Alola Region sometime. Although our Alola Region is a bit underdeveloped."
But the local customs and culture are definitely something you've never seen in those big cities. We also have many kinds of Berry that you can't find in other places. I'll definitely treat you well when you come."
Roy nodded in agreement.
As they left, Professor Kukui waved goodbye to Roy. As Roy watched Professor Kukui's retreating figure, he recalled the Masked Royal from the anime.
Professor Kukui and Oak turned and left Oak Research Lab.
Although Roy's previous suggestions were very appealing, Roy's advice was only valid if the Z-Moves were already perfected and could be widely produced; otherwise, it would all be in vain.
The key issue is that the Z-Ring requires Sparkling Stones to manufacture, which are currently impossible to mass-produce. The Z-Ring manufactured by Hala is also in the exploratory stage, and each time a skill is used, it consumes a large amount of its own stamina.
It's safe to say that he's the only person in Alola who can withstand this kind of physical strain.
We can only do as Roy says and try to trick as many people as we can.
On the way out of Pallet Town, Professor Kukui looked at Oak, who was still silent, wondering what Professor Oak had said to him that had caused him to be in this state.
"Principal Cheng, does Professor Oak still not have faith in us?"
Professor Kukui was still somewhat melancholy. He had just demonstrated Z-Moves to Professor Oak so that Professor Oak would know that the Alola Region also had its own unique battle system.
However, the Z-Moves he demonstrated only received a "fairly good" evaluation from Professor Oak.
Oak Shigeaki did not answer Professor Kukui's question, but a black card appeared in his hand.
Professor Kukui noticed the black card in Oak Naruya's hand, and after examining it closely, he was startled.
He had seen black cards with the highest level of authority in the Kanto Region; the Poké Dollars on these black cards were calculated in units of hundreds of millions.
When did Oak Oki become so rich?
"This was given to us by Xue Cheng as a sign of support. They can't offer any other help, only these Poké Dollars."
Oak Oki explained that the Poké Dollars inside were a personal donation from Professor Oak, and that Professor Oak had sent Roy and Professor Kukui away just now in order to give him this black card.
He was completely stunned when Professor Oak shoved the card into his hand.
Having lived in the Kanto Region for so many years, he certainly knew what this black card meant.
Because all research expenses at Oak's research facility are funded by the Pokémon League, including the Pokémon bred in his backyard, equipment, etc.
Furthermore, Professor Oak doesn't have any bad hobbies. At most, he eats instant noodles, but even that gets him chased around by Delia. So he doesn't use much Poké Dollars, and he saves all of his monthly salary and research rewards from the Pokémon League.
It can now be said that the other party gave them the Poké Dollars they had saved.
With this huge sum of money, there's no longer any need to worry about the construction of Alola's first Trainer School on Melemele Island Alola Region.
Otherwise, with their current funds, they can only build small two- or three-story bungalows, and they'll probably have to use outdated equipment discarded by other regions. It's uncertain whether they'll even be able to recruit students.
"Sigh~ You should keep the money."
Knowing that he was no match for Professor Kukui, and that this money could potentially be the foundation of the Alola Region's power, Oak handed over his black card to Professor Kukui.
It was just a Frillish, black card, but the moment it was placed in Professor Kukui's hand, it felt like a mountain was pressing down on him.
Actually, he didn't have high hopes for meeting Professor Oak this time, since it was only their first time meeting and Professor Oak didn't know him.
As a result, the other party simply produced a black card, although this was partly due to the influence of Oak Naruya.
But this was also the only time during this period when he lobbied various factions that someone truly believed in him.
How should he repay this kindness?
"And...
"And what?"
"And... Xue Cheng asked me to remind you to keep an eye on that Aether Foundation, and perhaps give them some benefits."
However, if they try to interfere with my decision-making, I must cut them off immediately and sever all ties with them.
We shouldn't rush things at this stage. Taking it slow and steady is the key, and we'll definitely lay a solid foundation for future Pokémon League building.
After hearing what Oak Naruya said, Professor Kukui instantly recalled that Roy had said the same thing to him, but Roy's words were even more ruthless, aiming to undermine the Aether Foundation.
If his mind was in complete chaos before coming to Oak Research Lab, now he seems to see the hope for the establishment of the Pokémon League.
A hint of ruthlessness crept into Professor Kukui's calm eyes.
"Okay, I understand."