Especially since Shen Qi had misbehaved a while back and been sent to the Detention Room twice over two consecutive days.
"They can't be worried I'll molest a Porygon... Is that even something a person would do?"
Still, Principal Gui certainly had a point. Without a suitable reason, Officer Jenny would never allow Porygon to leave Pokémon High School, let alone leave Island 7 for several days.
They could tell Officer Jenny outright that Shen Qi had actually already formed a bond with Porygon and needed to take Porygon along to a T3-class race in a week.
That was a slightly stronger reason than before, but she might still refuse.
Principal Gui asked whether Shen Qi was willing to publicize his participation in the race, meaning spreading the news at Pokémon High School, across Island 6, and on the other islands.
For an institution as impoverished as Pokémon High School, having a current student enter a T3-class race was naturally a great honor, and Principal Gui would certainly give him his full support.
Once the news was publicized, when Principal Gui spoke to Officer Jenny, taking Porygon away would no longer be about Shen Qi's personal needs. It would be tied to Pokémon High School's honor.
Principal Gui had helped the Security Bureau a great deal during his years on Island 6, and his reputation for kindness was widespread. With Pokémon High School's honor involved, the Security Bureau would be more likely to do him this favor.
Shen Qi was quite touched... Principal Gui was actually willing to go this far for a student.
In truth, Shen Qi and "Tsareena" entering a T3-class race would eventually become public knowledge anyway. Races like these were televised, and any drivers or enthusiasts on Island 6 or Island 5 who watched would spot