Slateport City had originally been built around its clean water sources and plentiful food, so its local market had grown rapidly. Though it could not compare to Lilycove City on the other side, it was still a fine city for shopping.
Not only Pokémon items and moves, but basic everyday necessities could all be bought here.
Later, thanks to its thriving water transport and unique location connecting north, south, east, and west, it had gradually developed into a large port city, with ships constantly coming and going.
They transferred cargo and made temporary stops.
A lighthouse stood to the south of the city, guiding passing ships.
Slateport City was home to the Hoenn Region's famous Kusunoji Shipyard and Oceanic Museum. Both belonged to the locally renowned Kusunosugi Family, and Director Kusunosugi was in charge.
Kuan, the wealthy young man Yong had met by chance in Rustboro City long ago, also came from here.
On the southern shore.
"Baltoy! Finish it off! Extrasensory!"
"Yah-na!"
Multicolored psychic energy rippled outward, then formed a brilliant stream that slammed into the opposing Pelipper, who was immobilized in midair!
Pelipper, who had still been trying to break free of Confusion's restraints, instantly slumped.
Pelipper was unable to battle.
Ding! Baltoy won the battle! Gained 100 Training Points! Gained a moderate amount of experience! Ding! Confusion and Extrasensory proficiency increased!
Nearby, a little girl in a swimsuit pouted as though she were about to cry. She ran over to Pelipper, soothing her injured companion while muttering pointedly,
"Big White, does it hurt? It's all my fault for letting you run into a bad guy..."
"..."
Standing nearby, Yong awkwardly watched the strange looks people were giving him. He hurriedly pulled a large bottle of Potion and some food from his backpack, set them on