Yong had finally managed to escape his tedious workload for this trip. He had planned to visit the Alola Islands to unwind, while also seeing whether he could acquire the power of Z-Moves and encounter those powerful Ultra Beasts. Besides, the Alola Islands were a scenic tourist paradise with remarkably distinctive landscapes, which was why he had coaxed Cynthia into coming along.
Now, the two of them stood in the jungle, surrounded not only by their own Pokémon partners, but also by the many little creatures that lived in the forest.
Among the more common Pokémon, what truly delighted Yong and Cynthia was the Treecko and Snivy mingling with the others. One was aloof, the other proud and prickly. The two little creatures' fiercely independent manner made even these two Champions feel lucky.
Starter Pokémon were immensely popular in every region.
Their three-stage evolutionary lines alone spoke to their potential. Add to that the fact that the Pokémon League specifically raised them for beginners, and Starter Pokémon were almost always a Trainer's first partner and strongest ace.
They simply had no idea whether these two had always lived here or had been released by Trainers.
Gradually, more and more visitors entered the forest.
Like Yong and Cynthia, everyone was amazed by the diversity of the Pokémon living here, and these little creatures were so unafraid of strangers that they were easy to befriend.
Tablecloths were spread across one clearing after another. The Trainers generously shared their Pokémon Food and happily mingled with the Pokémon, and before long, the jungle grew lively.
"There really are an absurd number of Pokémon here. It's hard to imagine so many different species living on the same island."
Yong cradled a Budew in his arms. Beside him, Treecko sat cross-legged, holding a piece of Pokémon