Not a Trainer This Time

Chapter 632 Eight Masters

Naoki was very happy for Xiaozhi that he became the champion a year ahead of schedule.

He originally wanted to call Xiaozhi to say congratulations, but after thinking about it, he finally gave up the idea.

After all, they will meet again in the future.

But when they meet again, Xiaozhi is already the champion Xiaozhi.

"I just don't know if this incident will have any impact on the subsequent plot." Naoki murmured in his heart.

Because according to the original plot, Xiaozhi will lose to Ai Lan in the Carlos Conference and win the runner-up. Then next year, he will set off to the Alola region to start a new journey until he becomes the champion.

And now that Ash has won the championship, will he still travel to the Alola region?

Or will he go directly to the World Championships and challenge the Eighth Masters?

It was a coincidence that just when Naoki was imagining the decision Xiaozhi might make, he suddenly received a video communication from the Galar region.

The call was connected, and Dandi's sunny and cheerful face appeared on the screen.

"Long time no see, Naoki!" Dandi greeted happily.

"Long time no see. How are you doing? How are you in the Galar region?" Naoki asked with a smile.

"It's been pretty good recently. It's the same as before in the Galar region. I'm investigating the dark night incident."

Having said this, Dandi paused, and then scratched his head in embarrassment: "But I didn't come to you this time to talk about that matter."

Naoki was very surprised: "Huh? What's the reason for that?"

Could it be that Emperor Dan wanted to come to the ranch to spar with him again?

Only then did Emperor Dan explain: "I wonder if you have heard of the World Championships?"

Hearing these five words, Naoki was slightly startled: "World Championship?"

Could it be...

Sure enough, the next second, Zhi Shu saw Dan Emperor nodding and saying:

"Yes, that is a world-level event. That event will determine the strongest king trainer in the world. I am calling you this time because I want to invite you to participate in the event held in the Galar region next summer. World Championship! Oh, by the way, I’ve sent the details of the competition!”

Hearing this, Naoki switched the video window to a small window, and then opened the chat interface with Dandi, and as expected, he saw a document there.

When he clicked on it, Naoki saw the details of the World Championship.

【Pokémon World Championship! It is a knockout competition to determine the strongest king in the world! Come and sign up to compete and become the strongest trainer in the world! 】

The following is about the competition registration method, rules, as well as the competition time and location.

Naoki took a quick glance and found that the world championship here was no different from what he was familiar with.

"How is it? Are you interested?" Dan Emperor asked excitedly: "As long as you reach the ninth place, you can have a swap battle with the eighth-ranked trainer. As long as you win, you can be promoted to the master level. , become one of the world-famous eight masters!”

"But, as a special trainer, if you are willing, you can start the challenge directly from the ninth place!"

Naoki: "..."

Of course he knew about the World Championship and the Eight Masters, and also knew that Dan Emperor was the strongest trainer among them.

However, what Naoki didn't expect was that Emperor Dan would invite him to participate in the Eighth Master!

And Emperor Dan seemed to have noticed his thoughts, with a hearty smile on his face:

"Personally, I really hope to be able to compete with a powerful trainer on this occasion, and Naoki, you are recognized as one of the strongest trainers in the world, so I really hope you can come to the championship."

Naoki was stunned: "What? When did I become the world's most recognized trainer?"

Why doesn't he know?

"Eh? Don't you know yet?" Emperor Dan was very puzzled. He explained, "It was when you were the gym leader at Niangguang Gym before!"

"Being able to tame so many Pokémon, coupled with the fact that many trainers who have challenged you in the trial have personally come forward to certify you, now you are not only recognized as the strongest trainer in the Padia region, but also have many people in other regions. I said your name!"

Naoki was silent.

But after a brief silence, Naoki thought of another question.

He couldn't help but ask: "If I want to participate, what kind of Pokémon lineup do you think is better for me to participate?"

Is it the lineup of gym leader Naoki, or the lineup of rancher Naoki, or is it appearing in the identity and lineup of Motorcycle Mask?

Hearing this, Emperor Dan was also slightly startled.

He quickly understood what Naoki meant.

As we all know, Naoki has many Pokémon partners around him.

Those Pokémon can form one lineup after another.

If this were the lineup when I was a gym leader...

The names and figures of several Pokémon appeared in Dandi's mind.

Baboo, Jirachi, Zapdos, Leib, Pikachu, Thunder God.

If it were Rancher Naoki’s lineup…

That is Guluton, Babu Tubo, Kuailong, Mount Goat, Mount Goat, Mount Goat.

And if it is the lineup with a mysterious identity that Naoki hides behind the scenes...

Several more Pokémon appeared in Dandi's mind.

Crown King, Groudon, Kyogre, Giratina, Ho-Oh, Rayquaza.

Emperor Dan: "..."

Seeing this, Naoki knew that Emperor Dan had understood what he meant.

He couldn't help but smile: "Do you still want me to participate now?"

"Of course I want to!" Dandi answered without hesitation, his eyes full of fighting spirit: "Having a formal Pokémon battle with a powerful trainer is not only for me, but also for other trainers. , is a very happy thing! ”

Naoki: "..."

"Okay, I understand." He said helplessly.

"So, do you want to come and participate?" Emperor Dan asked.

"I can't give a definite answer now." Naoki shook his head.

Because as far as he knew, the schedule of the World Championship and the Eight Masters was close to more than a month. At that time, Xiao Shu was one and a half years old, which was the time when he needed to pay attention to his training. It was unlikely that he would leave the ranch for too long.

Emperor Dan was a little disappointed.

Seeing this, Naoki added: "But if I have time, I will definitely go over and participate!"

Emperor Dan grinned and said with a smile: "Then I'll be waiting for you and Gulton to arrive at the Palace Gate Arena!"

After hanging up the phone, Naoki went online to check information related to the Eighth Master.

Soon, he found the ranking of this eight masters.

The first is Dan Emperor, the second is Sirona, the third is Du, and the fourth is Dawu...

Unlike the alliance conference held at the end of the year, the Eight Masters will be held in the summer. This year's competition has passed, and the next Eight Masters will be held between July and August next year.

Next year...that is, the time when Ash will be traveling in the Alola region, which means it will be the previous one in which Ash competes.

"Are you going to participate?" Qishu couldn't help but ask. Naoki thought for a while and replied: "I don't know yet, we'll see what happens then! But then again, why don't there be any trainers from the Padia region among the eight masters?"

"Maybe it's because the Eighth Master is a new event in the past two years?" Qishu thought for a while, and then said: "And Yeci is very busy every day. She may feel that instead of participating in the Eighth Master, it is better to deal with more How many things have been saved?”

Naoki: "..."

Okay, that's very kind.

*

On October 28, 203 in the alliance calendar, on this morning with nice weather, Naoki and his two brothers took their Pokémon and Xiaoshu to Hau'ole City on Melemele Island.

As the largest city in the Alola region, Hau'ola is prosperous and filled with joy and peace.

The city is divided into three major areas.

They are the popular beach areas where tourists flock to.

From fashion trends to popular desserts, it has everything in the world and is located in the downtown business district, where many fashionable men and women wearing bikinis and sunglasses gather.

As well as the port area with a constant flow of people and ships, you can also take ships to other islands in the Alola region.

This morning, Naoki and others arrived at Hauale City on this ship.

They had a hearty breakfast at a restaurant in the business district, then put on fresh and convenient clothes and headed straight to the beach area, their destination.

Golden sandy beaches, bright sunshine, sparkling sea...

A warm and harmonious sea breeze blows in the face, and all kinds of people and Pokémon are walking on the beach. Children on the beach wearing inflatable swim rings are playing happily in the water.

In the shallow sea not far away, there were several Lapras carrying human children swimming slowly around the beach, as if they were playing with them.

Laples is an ice and water Pokémon with a beautiful blue body and a gray shell. Its cry is as melodious as a song.

This beautiful Pokémon is very rare in the Padia region.

Now that he saw several Lapras, Qishu's eyes lit up: "Honey, look! It's Lapras! Wow, there are so many of them here!"

Naoki hugged Xiaoshu and looked in that direction with a smile: "It's normal, Lapras is not that rare in the Alola region."

In other areas, Lapras was once almost on the verge of extinction due to illegal fishing. In recent years, major leagues have begun to focus on protecting this Pokémon.

Especially the Alola region, which has a very good marine ecological environment, but their focus on protecting Lapras has caused them to become a bit overrun.

It is true that drought will cause drought and waterlogging will cause death.

Naoki supported Xiaoshu and let her stand on the soft beach to practice standing.

The little tree, which had never been far away, was quickly attracted by the soft sand under its feet.

She squatted down, grabbed a handful of sand with her little hands, and said, "Wow!"

Naoki smiled slightly: "Let's play here!"

Xiaoshu was tired of standing, so he simply sat down on the beach and started playing with the sand with his two little hands.

Naoki sat aside, enjoying the sunshine quite relaxedly.

Not far away, there are Pokémon playing.

Eguifen and Saifuhao happily ran on the beach. They stepped on the sand and chased each other one after another.

The Eevees gathered in a group, muttering not knowing what they were doing.

Naoki shouted, and the group of Eevee immediately looked over.

Through the gap between their bodies, Naoki finally saw what they were doing—digging a sand pit.

Naoki couldn't understand it, but then he thought about it, maybe this is the unique fun of Eevee!

He turned his attention to other Pokémon.

Kuailong and Babu are no strangers to the beach. They had played on the beach many years ago when they participated in the fireworks display in Zhiqin Town.

Therefore, even in the Alola region where the sea view is more beautiful, there is no difference for the two Pokémon.

Kuailong lay on the beach, lazily basking in the sun.

Babu Groundhog picked up a three-year-old child who was lost with his parents.

"Bamo!"

Naoki: "..."

He immediately got up and contacted the beach management, asking them to use the radio to help the child find his parents.

Soon, a young man and woman ran over with tears of gratitude, held the child in their arms, and expressed their gratitude to Naoki seriously.

Naoki grinned: "Don't thank me, just thank my Pokémon! It's the one who found your child!"

The couple gratefully thanked Babu Tubo several times and sent several sticks of ice cream.

Facing the compliments from outsiders, Babu was a little shy.

It refused their ice cream, then put on its little red cloak, then jumped up and patrolled the entire beach from the air to see if there were any Pokémon that were lost with their families. and human children need help,

Therefore, Luton didn't go anywhere. He lay lazily beside the straight tree and the small tree, with his big head lowered and resting on his paws, as if he was falling asleep.

At this moment, Qishu ran over from a distance with the Motorized Lizard and the Dream Demon.

The motorcycle lizard happily ran to Zhishu with the Frisbee Qishu bought for it in its mouth.

"Gah!"

The Motorized Lizard barked, then lowered his head and threw the Frisbee in front of Naoki, as if he wanted to play Frisbee with him.

"It looks like the Motorcycle Lizard wants to play with you!" Qishu chuckled, looking very happy.

She waved the Rotom phone in her hand and said to Naoki: "I want to record this wonderful day!"

Naoki smiled: "Okay."

After that, he stood up and said to the Motorized Lizard: Are you ready? "

"Gah!" The Motorized Lizard nodded vigorously.

"Then, let's begin!" Naoki threw out the Frisbee in his hand.

The Motorized Lizard immediately jumped up and ran quickly following the path of the Frisbee.

The moment the Frisbee hadn't hit the ground, the Motorized Lizard caught it accurately, turned around and ran towards Naoki.

Qishu's Rotom mobile phone turned on the recording function. She first calmed down the camera for a week and recorded all the Pokémon on the screen, and then focused the camera on Naoki and Motorized Lizard.

"Hey, today is October 28, 203, and we are playing on the beach! Everyone seems to be having a lot of fun! Hey! The Motorized Lizard caught the Frisbee! It's awesome!"

Qishu introduced what happened today to the camera in a lively tone, while moving the camera to follow the running of the Motorized Lizard.

She is going to record some of the beautiful days in her life.

This way, when she and Naoki get old, they can watch these videos to reminisce.

In the video, the motorcycle lizard excitedly handed the Frisbee he caught to Naoki, who reached out to take it and patted its head encouragingly.

His mouth opened and closed as if he was saying something to the Motorized Lizard.

On the other side, Gu Ledun changed his lying position at some point and was observing the scene with half-squinted eyes.

(End of chapter)