When they heard that name, apart from a few students from Paldea, most people had exactly the same reaction-
Who was Qingyu?
Given the other three Trainers' abilities, they certainly deserved a place in the Dragon-type Masters Tournament's opening exhibition.
Lance, a member of Kanto's Elite Four, had hated evil all his life and had always been regarded as the uncrowned king of the Indigo Plateau.
Drake, the late-blooming member of Hoenn's Elite Four, was still in his prime in his fifties-a true inspiration.
Cynthia, the young Sinnoh Champion, might not have had much of a competitive record yet, but clearing Victory Road was the best proof of her strength!
As for this Gym Leader named Qingyu...
Who even are you? What are you doing joining in at the Masters Tournament?
Faced with the crowd's confusion, some of the Paldean students proudly puffed out their chests and explained:
"You guys really don't know anything! Even if you haven't heard the name Qingyu, surely you know Teacher Yu, 'Azure Feather'!"
"Holy shit?"
The news quickly spread throughout the stands, instantly setting off countless furious shouts.
"Holy shit, so it's you! The bastard who ruined the battle meta in Pokémon Champions!"
"It's that toxic Trainer who disgusts people with dirty tactics! So this is what he looks like... sure, he's really handsome, but just looking at his face pisses me off! Aaaah!"
"Teacher Yu, your crimes are unforgivable!"
As Qingyu slowly walked toward the Battle Court, he suddenly heard "cheers" from above that were countless times louder than before.
What's going on?
Am I really that much more popular than Cynthia and Lance?
Should I strike a cool pose and give my fans a little acknowledgment?
So Qingyu spread his arms and enthusiastically greeted the spectators above.
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