"Professor Oak, here's the information on the Hoenn Region."
The research institute on campus had plenty of reference materials, and a simple task like upgrading a Pokédex was hardly any trouble.
The Pokédex system was used throughout the League. With Xin Mu's help, Professor Oak soon finished upgrading Ash's Pokédex.
Ash also noticed Xin Mu working busily on the other side of the camera.
"Mr. Xin Mu, long time no see!"
"Pika-pi!"
Ash and the Pikachu on his shoulder both greeted Xin Mu.
"It hasn't been that long. You've certainly made quick progress, though. I watched your matches at the Silver Conference. It's a shame you fell just a little short."
"What can you do? Tyson's Blaziken was really strong, too. Mr. Xin Mu, I heard you caught a Regirock! Are Legendary Pokémon really powerful?"
"Well... you can find out for yourself in a while. There are plenty of unusual Trainers in the Hoenn Region. You'll get to experience what it's like to battle a Legendary Pokémon."
Between Brandon's Legendary Titans at the Battle Pyramid and the Articuno that was close to Noland at the Battle Factory, Ash had plenty to look forward to on his journey through Hoenn.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten his promise to battle Xin Mu, either. If he ever took the wrong flight and ended up here again, the first thing he would do was probably challenge Xin Mu to a battle.
Brock was just as curious about Regirock. Among Ash's traveling companions, Misty had already returned to the Cerulean Gym, while his new companions were May and her younger brother, Max.
Yes, it had all started with Pikachu destroying yet another bicycle, successfully helping Ash expand his social circle in a new region.
Brock was a Pokémon Breeder as well as the Gym Leader