The Indigo League had come to a close for now, but the buzz around Young Master Mao's six-to-zero championship victory kept growing.
[Digging into the Oak family: their all-round excellence has a long history.]
[A regional league is nowhere near his limit. His journey leads to the stars and beyond.]
[Actually, Gary Oak's strength is already above the Elite Four level, isn't it...]
"I'm telling you, I was there. It was absolutely brutal~"
"Gary Oak? That guy had three heads and six arms, a blue face and fangs. He ate his opponents alive..."
"The person above is talking complete nonsense. My husband is outrageously handsome! Attached: one handsome photo of Young Master Mao in a white trench coat."
"Back off, you little hussy. Young Master Mao is mine!"
"Get lost! You're all just lusting after his body. I'm the only one who appreciates his wealth of talent!"
"Something's wrong with you, person above! You definitely meant the wealth part!"
"Fly without fear, Baby Gary! Your sisters will always be here!"
"President Mao! I want to have your Primeape! A bearded guy and ten-year fan has arrived uninvited!"
Scrolling through the online comments, Gary looked thoroughly embarrassed. Sure, he paid plenty of attention to his looks, but wasn't this way too many female fans?!
And you, bearded guy, why are you so persistent?! I'm telling you, I really will beat you to death! My punches hurt!
The forum had even set aside a section for Gary's fan club, where everyone eagerly discussed which region he should visit next to crush the competition...
After all, the end of one league also meant the beginning of a new journey.
"Young Oak, you're welcome to come experience Johto's local culture." This came from Koga, a gold-badge-verified member of Johto's Elite Four.
At the Johto