Snowpoint City, International Airport.
The cold and windy Snowpoint City is famous for its iconic Mt. Coronet and Ice-type gyms.
At this moment, the airport hall seemed a little too lively because of the gathering of several familiar figures.
"Miss Misaki, you mean... your Piplup ran away from home because of a tantrum, and then swam all the way from Sinnoh across most of the sea, and was finally found at Kanto Vermilion City?"
Xiaoyun rubbed his temples, which were a little tight due to the cold wind, and repeated this story in as calm a tone as possible, which sounded extremely outrageous, but was right before his eyes and had to be believed.
He felt like his common sense was being rubbed against the ground by a Piplup.
Just think about it, a round Piplup is paddling hard in the freezing cold sea, and there are pictures of Sharpedo groups in the open sea...
Guts, how dissatisfied are you with your trainer?
"Now, yes, yes... Mr. Xiaoyun."
Misaki pushed up her glasses, her expression even more embarrassed:
"Piplup It... has a rather stubborn personality. We had a dispute last time, and then... I just didn't expect it to swim so far..."
The more she spoke, the softer her voice became, apparently feeling that this was a bit outrageous.
"What a great Piplup from Guts~"
Dawn next to him covered his mouth and chuckled.
But she really admired her. Although her Piplup would occasionally have a little temper, the most he would do was walk around the town or go to Aunt Lina's house to eat and drink.
Run away from home and swim cross-country?
This is no longer stubbornness, this is the super invincible marathon runner in the penguin world!
"Boga boga!" (Wow!)
Piplup is in awe.
This fellow is truly a tough guy!
"By the way, Ash, is it time for their flight to arrive?"
Zoey on the side looked at the flight information screen at the airport and changed the topic in a timely manner to avoid Ms. Misaki being too embarrassed.
"Well, look at the time, we've almost gotten off the plane."
Xiaoyun I guess it's almost done.
The origin of the matter was that Ash, a special researcher, discovered the dying legendary Piplup on the beach during the investigation of Vermilion City.
Through contact, Ash learned that the trainer of Piplup was Miss Misaki.
After confirming the information, Ash volunteered and decided to personally escort the transoceanic wanderer back to Sinnoh.
On the one hand, it is based on the researcher's sense of responsibility, and on the other hand, I also want to take this opportunity to go back to Sinnoh to see old friends.
They gathered here today, not only to receive the legendary Piplup, but also for their old friend Ash.
Or maybe a small task requires him, Sinnoh Champion, to do it himself?
Does he seem so free?
Paul: Yes!
"Speaking of which, I haven't seen you Ash for more than a year, right? He became the Alola champion, and he and Serena..."
Zoey also knows the direct confessions of Ash and Serena after Alola won the championship,
She was equally incredible at the time.
Ash will also confess his feelings?
I thought I would spend the rest of my life with Pikachu.
"You should... become more mature, right? After all, we are all champions, and we even have girlfriends."
Dawn I haven't seen Serena for a long time, and I have a lot to say in private.
"Xiaoyun! Dawn! Zoey! This way, this way!"
A vigorous shout came from the direction of the exit.
I saw a young man wearing a trademark red and white hat with a trademark bright smile on his face, waving his arms vigorously, standing out among the crowd.
"Ash! Serena! Here!"
Dawn also waved happily in response.
Xiaoyun's eyes naturally fell next to Ash.
Serena, a gentle girl with long flaxen hair and a well-dressed dress, was blushing slightly, but she was holding Ash's arm very naturally and walking together.
Looking at Serena's unabashedly intimate gesture, and then looking at Ash's slightly embarrassed but obviously enjoying expression, Xiaoyun raised his eyebrows slightly.
Suddenly, I felt a sense of relief that my pigs could finally grow cabbage, and the cabbage was quite juicy.
Congratulations.
"Everyone! Long time no see!!"
Ash rushed forward in three steps and two at a time, first gave Xiaoyun a strong hug, and then greeted Dawn and Zoey warmly.
He was obviously very happy to see his old friends again.
"Serena, you are so happy, sisters~"
Dawn came close to Serena and bumped her lightly with his shoulder.
"Oh~Dawn~What are you doing~"
Serena patted Dawn coquettishly, but the hand holding Ash's arm did not let go, but tightened even tighter, and the sweet look almost overflowed.
"By the way, Ms. Misaki, this is your Piplup. Nurse Joy said it was just physical exhaustion. After a few days of recuperation in Pokémon Center, the condition has recovered well, but... she still seems to have a bit of a temper."
Ash returns Piplup to Misaki.
"Arigado! Ash-san, thank you so much!"
Misaki quickly bowed and thanked her.
However, this legendary Piplup still stubbornly turned its head to one side after returning to the arms of its trainer.
It was obvious that he was still having trouble and ignored Misaki's attempts to comfort him.
"Piplup, I'm sorry, it's my fault... How about we go home? I prepared your favorite blackberry for you Pokéblock..."
Misaki knelt down and coaxed softly.
Unfortunately, the legendary Piplup was unmoved and even snorted arrogantly.
This penguin is a penguin that has crossed the ocean! Was it so easy to be bribed by a few Pokéblock?
Everyone couldn't help laughing when they saw this scene.
The temper of this Piplup is indeed not that big, but it is also... a bit cute?
"Looks more mature and steady."
Xiaoyun's eyes fell back on Ash, looking up and down.
More than a year of experience as a champion and a special researcher seems to have made Ash lose some of his past impatience, and gain more sedimentation and confidence from the inside out.
"People always grow!"
Ash scratched his head. "By the way Xiaoyun, I also plan to officially register for this year's Pokémon World Championships!"
"Has the registration been successful? Where does the ranking start?"
Xiaoyun is interested. Ash has participated in tournaments before and has basic points. Naturally, he will not start from the lowest level of Poké Ball.
"Let me see...Great Ball level, 79th! Not bad, right?"
Ash took out his own Rotom Pokédex:
"Great Ball level, 79th! Not bad!"
In fact, based on the strength of the Ash Alola champion and his performance in the previous two championships, his normal ranking must be within the top 50 of the Great Ball level.
However, he is often not doing his job properly and does not compete frequently. Being able to maintain the 79th place in the Great Ball level is considered to be tolerant of the system.
"The ranking is good and it saves you a lot of trouble of starting from the bottom."
Xiaoyun nodded in affirmation.
The current tournament is hosted and ranked by Macro Cosmos of Galar Region. The competition system is complex but relatively fair.
As for him, as the Sinnoh champion, his current world ranking is No. 2.
Second only to Leon.
This does not mean that he cannot beat Leon.
The two have not officially played each other yet, and the championship rankings are based on long-term tournament points.
As the champion of Galar, Leon competes very frequently, so the points are naturally spread.
But it doesn't matter, it will be over this time.
Xiaoyun A sharp light flashed in his eyes.
Who wants to settle for second place?
"Ash, is this your friend, the current Sinnoh champion?"
At this time, a slightly abrupt voice intervened in the conversation between the two.
Xiaoyun frowned slightly and looked around.
Behind Ash, I saw a young man with a black spliced jacket and a flamboyant expression.
He was looking at Xiaoyun with a look that looked at him, even with a hint of Taunt.
"You are?"
Xiaoyun's voice was flat. He didn't like this kind of rude interruption and tone.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce, this is..."
Ash then reacted and quickly asked for an introduction.
"My name is Goh! Ash's current partner! My dream is to conquer all the Pokémons in the world!"
The young man Me First raised his chin slightly as if he was announcing something great.
"Conquer all Pokémon in the world?"
Hearing this dream, Xiaoyun, Dawn, Zoey all frowned in unison.
Is this person... a serious trainer?
Xiaoyun looked at Goh's expression that didn't look fake, even a little proud, and felt even more unhappy:
"Goh, right? Do you know how many Pokémon there are in the world?"
"Ah? This..."
Goh was stunned for a moment, obviously not thinking about this problem, and then said nonchalantly:
"I haven't calculated it carefully. Anyway, I just conquer them when I encounter them! No matter how many they are!"
"Haven't you considered it?"
Xiaoyun's voice rose slightly, still calm, but even more Pressure:
"Then let me tell you, as of now, counting Galar Region, Pokémon League registered and independently numbered Pokémon, including all known evolved types and Regional Form, there are a total of 905 species."
"Conquer 905 species, and their living habits are completely different Pokémon, do you know what this concept is?"
He took a slight step forward. The aura of a champion made Goh, who was still smiling, subconsciously take a half step back.
"This is not a dream, this is a delusion, and it is extremely disrespectful to Pokémon and the trainer."
Goh was a little confused by Xiaoyun's series of questions, but then he became angry:
"You are not that exaggerated! Just subdue it when you meet it! Isn't it the trainer's freedom to subdue Pokémon?"
"But if you conquer them all, can you take care of them? Do you have such a big place and so many resources to raise them?"
This time it was Dawn who spoke.
Zoey next to me has a straightforward personality and can't stand this frivolous attitude towards Pokémon.
"Trainers conquer Pokémon to grow together and build bonds, not just to have the name like collecting stamps. What do you think of them?"
"What does that have to do with anything!"
Goh was questioned by two people one after another. Apparently he was not persuaded. Instead, he felt that he was being targeted and scratched his neck:
"Besides, once you subdue them, just put them in the Cerise Research Institute! Anyway, it's a big place and there are a lot of Pokémons, so you can just raise them as you like. The doctor is so nice, I'm sure he won't mind!"
From what Goh said, he actually planned to throw away the conquered Pokémon in the research institute like trash, and he took it for granted that the doctor wouldn't mind?
This not only uses the institute as a warehouse, but also uses Professor Cerise's kindness as a convenient tool to realize his absurd dreams.
"Are you taking Pokémon's life and dignity as a joke?"
Xiaoyun's face instantly darkened.
Not good! Xiaoyun is angry!
Everyone present felt their hearts skip a beat.
They know Xiaoyun too well. He is usually easy-going and humorous, even a little sinister, but once his bottom line is touched, he becomes extremely scary.
The last time I saw Xiaoyun like this was when he was destroying an evil organization.
Ash moved his lips, wanting to say something, but in the end he did not speak.
Because he also feels in his heart that Goh's thoughts and behavior are very problematic.
It's just that due to his personality, he is not good at words.
Now that Xiaoyun has come forward... maybe such a strong medicine is needed.
Although this medicine may be very bitter.
Goh was frightened by Xiaoyun's cold eyes, but his anger quickly overcame his fear.
He feels that this Sinnoh champion is targeting him and belittling his great dream!
"Hey! What's your tone? Isn't it natural for a trainer to subdue Pokémon? This is my freedom! My dream! Why do you criticize me!"
The more he spoke, the more excited he became, as if to prove himself, he shouted without hesitation:
"I want to conquer all Pokémon! I also want to conquer Mew! I want to put them all in my Pokédex, I..."
"Enough!"
Xiaoyun drank up Goh's increasingly outrageous declaration on the spot.
This sharp shout even used a little Power of Overcoming, and it was like thunder exploding in Goh's ears, making his ears buzz, and the following words were stuck in his throat, and he could no longer say them.
Xiaoyun took a step forward, Pressure brought about by his height and momentum reached its peak, and his voice was cold:
"As the Pokémon League champion, I not only have the responsibility to protect the region, but also the right and obligation to guide trainers on the right path."
He stared into Goh's eyes and said word by word:
"For Ash's sake, I'll give you a chance."
"Immediately stop your wrong behavior of treating Pokémon as a collectible. Like a real trainer, understand and respect your partners, instead of like a stinky poacher who only knows to ask for and possess!"
"Smelly poacher??"
Goh turned red with anger and pointed at Xiaoyun:
"You, why do you say that to me! You are just a Sinnoh champion! I am not your Sinnoh trainer! I can subdue them however I want! You can't control me!"
"Huh. Do you think that the champion's authority is limited to one region?"
Xiaoyun sneered:
"As a regional champion, I have the right to submit a special application to the Pokémon League headquarters."
"For those trainers who have serious misconduct and may endanger the Pokémon ecology, Pokémon League has the right to block your Poké Ball permissions and freeze your trainer ID until you pass the Pokémon League evaluation."
He paused, looked at Goh's eyes that suddenly widened, and said the final judgment:
"In other words, if you persist in your obsession, I can make it impossible for you to use Poké Ball to conquer any Pokémon."
"Hiss--!!!"
As soon as these words came out, Dawn, Zoey, Serena, and even Ash couldn't help but take a breath!
Blocking Poké Ball permissions and freezing trainer IDs... This is almost equivalent to depriving a person of his trainer qualifications!
This fundamentally denies his existence as a trainer!
Misaki and Piplup in her arms were trembling even more and hugged each other tightly.
Mr. Xiaoyun... well, how scary! Is the champion so scary?
Piplup even began to reflect on whether he was too willful by running away from home. What if Misaki also went to the champion to complain one day?
Misaki:???