Kubfu, the Wushu Pokémon.
So rare that there had been no sightings for many years, it appeared only in human biographies and was therefore classified among the Legendary Pokémon.
After the retired Champion Mustard bought the Isle of Armor, he discovered the Kubfu living in seclusion there during its development.
A conflict naturally arose between the two sides.
The outcome went without saying. With his formidable strength, Mustard earned the Kubfu's recognition, successfully became the island's owner, and established a dojo.
With his help, the Kubfu then built the Tower of Darkness and the Tower of Waters to train themselves, hoping that one day they would finally evolve.
At the same time, both sides made an agreement—
"I promised them I'd help them find suitable partners to grow alongside. These little guys especially admire strong Pokémon and Trainers, so I thought I'd introduce one to you. What do you think?"
Rather than directly giving the Kubfu to Baimu, Mustard presented himself as an intermediary.
Just like the seven Grand Trials he had established on the Isle of Armor, their true purpose was to select someone worthy of the Kubfu's approval.
Unfortunately, the Kubfu's standards were too high. So far, aside from Mustard's finest disciple, Leon, no Trainer had caught their eye.
As for why Leon did not have a Kubfu—
That was another mysterious story unknown to others.
In any case, how could Baimu refuse the addition of a new Legendary Pokémon?
And this little thing was fluffy, too. As long as Kubfu was willing, he had absolutely no reason to turn it down.
Unfortunately, as one of the banquet's main guests, he could not leave for the moment.
He could not abandon so many banquet guests to go talk with Kubfu, so he temporarily suppressed the thought in his