At Sootopolis City's harbor, the sea and sky blended into one. Facing the sea breeze, Drake stood quietly on the shore in a black naval coat.
Brendan followed Young Master Mao all the way to the harbor.
The kid had been getting quite full of himself lately and had volunteered to be Eevee's sparring partner that morning.
The result was that Eevee was very satisfied, and Swampert and Aggron could really take a beating...
Come to think of it, the kid's lineup really did overlap heavily with Gary's.
Aside from Swampert, there were Aggron, Sceptile, Metagross, Dragonair, and Rhydon.
Almost all of them were species Young Master Mao had raised before.
"Mr. Drake, sorry for the wait," Young Master Mao greeted him as he stepped forward.
"The sea really is a place that fires you up." Drake sighed with feeling and turned around. "Well then, young Gary, are you ready to battle me?"
"Teacher, be careful. This old man looks vicious," Brendan whispered cautiously to Young Master Mao.
"Mr. Drake only looks a little vicious. He's actually very gentle inside," Young Master Mao lectured Brendan with a perfectly straight face.
Drake's stern expression softened slightly. Young Master Mao understands me! I'm ugly... but I'm gentle!!
"Oh, right, old man Drake, where's your ship?" Something suddenly occurred to Brendan, and he gestured excitedly as he explained to Gary, "Teacher, let me tell you, Uncle Drake's ship is super cool. It looks just like a pirate ship!"
"There, isn't it coming now?" Old man Drake looked back, a smile curling his lips.
Amid the crashing waves, an enormous five-masted sailing ship approached from the distance.
With its black hull and golden bow, it looked imposing and steady.
"Well? This is my ship, the Black Pearl. It can take me anywhere on the