Hau'oli City, Pokémon School.
The afternoon sunlight spilled over the Pokémon School's terrace and everyone enjoying Mallow's specially prepared Alolan dishes.
Li Wei was discussing the establishment of a Pokémon League in the Alola Region with Professor Kukui.
Professor Kukui smiled. "We've already started work on it. Thank you so much."
Thanks to Li Wei's connections, the leagues in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, as well as the Kalos League, had all sent people to help.
Of course, Galar and the Unova Region hadn't sat idle either. They had sent people to assist as well.
Their goal was to help get the Alola Region's league established as soon as possible.
The general framework was already in place, and the Alola League would soon be established.
Professor Kukui didn't need to worry about that. He only needed to prepare for this year's Alola League tournament.
That was the tournament Ash would later win.
And because this would be the inaugural Alola League tournament,
Ash would become the Alola Region's Champion outright, putting him on the same level as Lance, Steven, and Cynthia.
It was also as Alola's first Champion that Ash would enter the Pokémon World Championships.
Ash, Lillie, Mallow, and the others sat together, excitedly sharing what they had learned in class while keeping their ears open for Li Wei and Professor Kukui's conversation.
There was no need to keep any of this secret, so Li Wei and Professor Kukui spoke freely in front of them.
Kiawe asked excitedly, "Is the Alola Region going to hold a league tournament too?"
Professor Kukui smiled. "Yes. It's always been my dream."
As he said this, Professor Kukui stole a glance at Ash.
But Ash was still absorbed in the food and didn't notice.
Of course, Ash was delighted that the Alola Region