Yamamoto Xianren retrieved his Poké Balls, walked to the training room door, pushed it open, then turned back to look at Xinhai.
"Trainer Bai Mu, I wish you victory in your Gym battle. Once you obtain the Mind Badge, remember to notify me through your Pokédex."
"Definitely." Xinhai smiled and nodded.
Yamamoto Xianren waved and walked out of the training room.
The moment the door closed, the training room fell silent.
Xinhai stood in the middle of the field, looking at the closed door with a faint smile on his lips.
Then he turned to his partners and said, "Today is the final day. Give it your all, everyone. We'll take a break tomorrow, then challenge Mossdeep Gym the day after tomorrow."
His partners nodded and threw themselves into their final round of training.
Blaziken went to train in the Gravity Room. Gardevoir's psychic field enveloped the entire grounds. Krookodile and Eevee worked together with increasing coordination, while Grovyle practiced the accuracy of Leaf Blade alone nearby...
Charmander and Axew had not Slacked Off either. The two little ones weaved through the obstacle posts, moving noticeably faster than they had five days ago.
Weedle lay atop Zigzagoon's back, its black compound eyes fixed intently on the training target as it fired Poison Sting after Poison Sting.
By evening, Xinhai had finished the final day of training. He recalled all his partners into their Poké Balls and left the Shinto Comprehensive Training Center.
The setting sun dyed Mossdeep City's sky gold and crimson. The streets bustled with people, presenting a thriving scene.
Xinhai followed the familiar route back to the Pokémon Center. As he pushed open the glass doors, a cool blast of air conditioning washed over him.
At the front desk, Nurse Joy was assisting a Trainer, while Chansey