After obtaining Darkinium Z, Bai Shi was in no hurry to collect Z-Crystals of other types.
Instead, he took a steady approach, working with Zorua to master their new Z-Move, Black Hole Eclipse.
With his previous experience practicing Z-Moves to guide him, this training went smoothly, with hardly any obstacles along the way.
Zorua also displayed remarkable talent, quickly grasping the knack of unleashing Black Hole Eclipse.
"I've pretty much tried all the ways to obtain Z-Crystals on Melemele Island."
"If I want to collect more Z-Crystals, I'll have to look to the other islands."
"Kiawe, whom I got to know through our battle, happens to live on Akala Island."
"Perhaps I can take this opportunity to visit his home while I'm there."
After some thought, Bai Shi ultimately chose Akala Island as his next destination.
However, he had used up almost all his food supplies to lure away the Totem Raticate.
He planned to stock up properly in Hau'oli City before setting off for Akala Island.
"Huh, is that... Litten?"
Outside a Malasada shop, Bai Shi came across a little cat covered in black fur, with red markings and whiskers.
The cat was staring intently at the assorted Malasadas in the shop's display case, longing clear in its eyes.
With his keen eyesight, Bai Shi could even make out a little glistening drool at the corner of its mouth.
This catlike Pokémon was one of the Alola Region's Starter Pokémon.
Its name was Litten, a Fire-type Pokémon whose final evolved form was the Fire- and Dark-type Incineroar.
If I'm not mistaken, this should be the Litten Ash caught in the Sun and Moon anime, right?
A thoughtful expression crossed Bai Shi's face as he looked at Litten.
Knowing that it would eventually become Ash's Pokémon did not stir much