Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

While Jiang Chuan and his two companions were searching for the Crimson Lotus Gym, three other old friends also landed on Crimson Lotus Island.

The Rockets trio has now arrived at Cinnabar Island.

Musashi, Kojiro, and Meowth sneaked off from the cargo hold of a cargo ship.

This cargo ship is the one they used to deliver supplies to their boss.

The original plan was to return via the same route after delivering the supplies and make the next trip.

But Musashi flipped through the tourist brochures for Crimson Island on the ship and saw the hot spring GG.

Then they absolutely refused to leave.

The dock was packed with people.

The three people were jostled and pushed about.

Kojiro, while protecting his backpack, shouted at Musashi at the top of his lungs.

"Hey, Musashi, why are we staying on this island?"

He looked around and saw tourists and vendors everywhere.

"Didn't the boss say we should deliver the supplies to New Island and then head back as soon as possible?"

"If we waste time here, the boss will get angry again."

Musashi didn't listen at all.

Her eyes were drawn to the GG sign of a hot spring hotel by the pier.

The GG card features a beautiful woman soaking in a hot spring, her skin so smooth it reflects light.

Musashi touched his face.

During this period, I drifted around at sea, braving wind and rain.

My face is definitely much drier.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt cheated.

"I heard they've developed a large hot spring here!"

Musashi excitedly pointed to the GG sign.

"I've heard that soaking in hot springs is amazing for your skin!"

"We've been working hard at sea lately, delivering supplies to our boss for his secret project."

"Look at my skin!"

Musashi leaned close to Kojiro and pointed to his cheek.

"My face looks terrible from staying up so late!"

"Look around your eyes, are there any fine lines?"

"Why not come and soak in a hot spring?"

Kojiro looked closely at Musashi's face.

I couldn't see anything.

But he didn't dare say it.

Meow Meow perched on Kojiro's shoulder, looking equally confused.

"But……"

Meow scratched its ear.

"Isn't it because we've failed too many times lately that the boss assigned us this simple supply delivery job so we can redeem ourselves, meow?"

"We're taking a break here. Is coming to this resort island really a good idea, meow?"

"What if the boss finds out..."

"It won't be as simple as just delivering supplies then, meow."

Musashi glanced at the two of them impatiently.

"Ugh, you two are so stubborn!"

Musashi slapped Kojiro on the back, making him stumble.

"Look."

Musashi pointed to the huge crowds of tourists around him.

"With so many people here, isn't this a great opportunity to make money?"

"With so many tourists, they must have brought a lot of gold coins, right?"

"Couldn't we easily make a fortune by using a few tricks?"

Kojiro and Meowth followed Musashi's finger and looked in that direction.

indeed.

People were everywhere.

A backpacker's bulging backpack.

The parents with children have thick wallets in their hands.

And then there are the customers coming in and out of the shops.

With a little effort, you should be able to get quite a bit.

Seeing that the two were somewhat interested, Musashi continued to raise the stakes.

"We'll see."

"Maybe there's something on this island that's related to Pokémon."

"If we get lucky, we might catch another batch of Pokémon."

"Then send these treasures to the boss."

Musashi became more and more excited as he spoke.

"Isn't this much better than spending all day drifting at sea delivering supplies?"

"When will this supply delivery ever end?"

"If the boss sees that we sent over a batch of powerful Pokémon, he might be so pleased that he'll let us return to the core mission!"

Kojiro's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"Ah, right!"

"With so many people, there must be tons of gold coins, meow!"

Meow Meow's pupils have turned into the shape of gold coins.

Kojiro clenched his fists as well.

"Yeah, yeah!"

"If we send a bunch of Pokémon to the boss, we won't have to do this most basic work!"

He said through gritted teeth.

"Just a few days ago, I was mocked by those awful Amazon and Kosaburo!"

"Those two guys, just because they recently did something good, look at their faces!"

"Especially Kosaburo, he says I only come up with failed battle plans!"

"I'm so angry!"

Kojiro grew angrier the more he thought about it, and his face turned red.

"This time we'll also bring back a batch of powerful Pokémon!"

"Let's see if they dare to laugh at us again!"

"Musashi, you're so thoughtful!"

Kojiro was completely fired up.

"Let's go, let's get moving!"

Musashi nodded in satisfaction.

The old method still works best.

Kojiro becomes especially enthusiastic whenever Kosaburo and Yamato are mentioned.

"Since it's settled..."

Musashi waved his hand.

"Then let's find a place to stay first."

"Then, while making money, we'll also try to find out if there are any clues related to Pokémon on this island!"

"You can soak in the hot springs in the evening."

"Let's get down to business first!"

The three reached an agreement and happily plunged into the crowded resort island.

They quickly disappeared into the crowd.

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the other side.

Jiang Chuan and his two companions were still searching for the Red Lotus Dojo.

This is the fourth person they've asked.

The first three directions they gave were all increasingly outrageous.

The first one led them to the commercial street.

The second one led them to a wall.

The third one finally found a crooked tree and stone steps, but at the end of the stone steps was a viewing platform.

The view from the observation deck is quite nice.

You can see the entire beach and the volcano in the distance.

But there was no sign of the dojo.

Xiaoxia's legs were already sore from walking.

Pokopf was quite happy, looking around and finding everything new and exciting.

"Where exactly is it...?"

Xiaoxia, carrying Togepi, followed Jiang Chuan listlessly.

"Is the Crimson Lotus Gym really that hard to find?"

Hanako took out the travel brochure again and flipped through it.

The above description of the Crimson Lotus Dojo consists of only two short lines.

"Crimson Gym, a gym specializing in Fire-type Pokémon, with Blaine as its Gym Leader."

There isn't even an address.

Hanako was also somewhat helpless.

"The manual doesn't provide any further details."

"Could it be because the dojo moved?"

Jiang Chuan stopped and looked around.

He vaguely remembered this road.

I think I just walked past that spot.

They've come full circle.

"Let's ask someone else."

Jiang Chuan looked around, searching for his target.

This time, he chose an old man sitting by the roadside drinking tea.

The old man had gray hair and was wearing the kind of loose-fitting clothes that are very common in the area.

A Growlithe was lying at my feet, basking in the sun with its eyes half-closed.

They look like locals.

Moreover, being older, he must be familiar with Crimson Lotus Island.

Jiang Chuan walked over and asked politely.

"Excuse me, sir, how do I get to the Crimson Lotus Dojo?"

The old man held his teacup, looked up, and glanced at Jiang Chuan.

Then he looked at Xiaoxia and Hanako behind him.

"Crimson Lotus Dojo?"

The old man put down his teacup.

"Are you here to challenge us?"

Jiang Chuan nodded.

"Yes."

The old man was taken aback: "The dojo, wasn't it cancelled?"

Upon hearing this, all three of them were taken aback.

"Cancelled?" Xiaoxia's eyes widened.

"How could it be canceled? Isn't the Crimson Lotus Gym a high-level gym?"

The old man waved his hand: "Honglian Island has been developing tourism in recent years, and land prices have skyrocketed."

"The land where the dojo is located has caught the eye of a developer, who bought it at a high price."

"It's said that the owner of the museum doesn't really care about these things."

"It's said that once they received the money, they agreed."

"They're now planning to turn it into a hot spring inn."

Xiaoxia's mouth dropped open when she heard this.

"So... there are no gyms on Cinnabar Island anymore?"

The old man thought for a moment and said, "But it seems like there's not much construction going on right now. If you go, you might still be able to run into the owner."

The old man pointed in the direction of the volcano: "It's over there. As for the exact location, you'll have to ask the trainers nearby."

"I'm just an old man who drinks tea; I don't usually care about these things."

After listening, Jiang Chuan thanked him, at least he had gotten some useful information this time.

At least they had the right direction, so the three of them continued walking in the direction the old man pointed.