Olivine Town.
At the All-Around Competition venue.
After interviewing Bruno, Ash, and Li Wei in succession,
Yuka very quickly skipped over All-Star Trainer Akin.
Standing before Dayou, who towered like a small mountain, Yuka couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
He didn't feel this intimidating before!
Yuka couldn't help swallowing.
It was probably because Dayou had always worn his staff uniform before, while his casual clothes now showed off his powerful muscles.
"M-Mr. Dayou, how do you feel about taking part in this competition?"
Dayou gave an easygoing smile. "I'm mainly here to stretch my legs. Winning or losing doesn't matter."
Incineroar flexed both arms. "Graaawr!"
┗|｀O′|┛ Roar~~
At that, Mizuki rolled her eyes.
Like anyone would believe that!
You lying old geezer!
Those modest words made Dayou look like a harmless Pokémon Breeder, just a little taller and broader than most.
The spectators buzzed with discussion.
"Isn't he a member of the Theme Park staff? He's so buff!"
"His Incineroar has such a powerful presence, too!"
Just as the interview ended, an incredulous cry suddenly rang out from the stands:
"Wait! I remember who he is!"
"He's the guy who won three consecutive Pokémon Martial Arts Tournaments-that legendary martial artist who suddenly retired five years ago!"
Dayou was practically the highest peak in the Pokémon Martial Arts Tournament.
He was its only three-time consecutive champion.
And Dayou had won his first title at sixteen, making his name at a young age and claiming the Pokémon World Martial Arts Tournament championship three years running.
No one had broken his record to this day.
The Pokémon Martial Arts Tournament was an octagon fighting competition where Trainers entered alongside their Pokémon. It was fiercely competitive and extremely well known.
Having retired years ago, Dayou had long since faded from the public eye.