Professor Kukui's heart sank when he heard that. It seemed the Huaxia Alliance had already caught wind of these unusual developments. A major battle might well be imminent.
Listening from the side, Ash could no longer sit still. He sprang to his feet and called out to Wu Geng, "Chairman Wu Geng, is there anything I can do to help?"
Faced with Ash's burning enthusiasm, Wu Geng froze for a good while, unsure how to answer him.
Just then, the door opened again!
"Of course! Join the Nirvana Organization, Ash! Then we can fight side by side!"
Wu Geng, Professor Kukui, and Ash all turned toward the voice, their mouths falling wide open.
Those words came from Hu Bin, who had just arrived. He had made his way into the Nirvana Organization without any trouble, and every staff member who saw him looked at him with awe.
What was more, Tapu Koko stood beside Hu Bin, munching on Pokéblocks!
Tapu Koko had sensed Hu Bin's presence earlier and flown up joyfully to meet him!
Watching Hu Bin approach, Wu Geng was overwhelmed with emotion.
Hu Bin had once been a complete rookie. On his first Ultra Beast mission, he had nearly been killed by Nihilego. Now he was the Champion of the Huaxia Alliance, holding such an exalted position. He had grown so much.
Professor Kukui knew Hu Bin too, and seeing him brought a sigh of relief. He knew Hu Bin's strength very well-Hu Bin was far stronger than him.
Ash's reaction was different. Both he and Pikachu were brimming with surprise and excitement!
Ash was so excited to see Hu Bin that he nearly jumped up and down. "Y-you're Hu-Hu Bin! Oh my gosh, I finally get to meet you in person! The Sinnoh Region's Honorary Elite Four,