A Pitch-Black Nightmare

Across the boundless azure sea.

A massive passenger ship sailed steadily over the water.

This was a ship bound for Sinnoh, carrying passengers from Hoenn.

"Good afternoon, passengers. The Sea Hare will officially arrive in Sinnoh the following morning and dock near Canalave City's harbor. Tonight will be your final night aboard the Sea Hare. We hope you have fun and enjoy your journey!"

The announcer's lovely voice carried through the speakers to every corner of the ship.

Hu Yang crouched beside Growlithe and gently patted its body.

Growlithe looked listless as it lay on the ground, utterly lacking in energy.

It was seasick.

"We'll be at our destination soon. Have an Oran Berry first to feel better." Hu Yang held a Berry in his hand and placed it in front of Growlithe.

"Woof..."

Growlithe raised its head with drooping eyelids, ate the Oran Berry, then rested its head on its paws again and closed its eyes to recover.

"Come back into your Poké Ball first!"

Its seasickness would be much better inside a Poké Ball. Other than mealtimes, Hu Yang had barely let Growlithe out over the past few days.

He took out a Poké Ball and recalled the seasick Growlithe. Then he stood and walked to the window, looking toward the shadow of the continent on the distant sea.

Today was the Sea Hare's fifth day since departing Hoenn.

Unlike Kanto and Johto, Sinnoh was located in the northernmost part of the planet, far away from every other region.

As a result, the journey took several times longer than traveling to Kanto or Johto.

However, the ship had officially entered Sinnoh's waters. Next, it would travel north along western Sinnoh and dock at Canalave City's harbor.

Near dusk, the Sea Hare reached Sinnoh's coastal waters.

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