Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The strangely strong man lay at the bottom of the pit, his four arms outstretched, his chest still rising and falling slightly.

The fire-breathing dragon stood at the edge of the pit, its tail flames swishing, sparks flying onto the ground with a soft crackling sound.

The real bird stood at the edge of the field, moved its lips, and then brought the whistle to its mouth.

"Machion is unable to battle, Charizard wins."

"In this dojo challenge, challenger Jiang Chuan has won all three matches."

Her voice was clear, but the last syllable trembled slightly.

Jiang Chuan did not immediately recall the fire-breathing dragon, but instead let it stand there for a while longer.

Three wins.

Pikachu versus Kingler, Charizard versus Machamp, and Venusaur winning the match in the middle.

They won every game cleanly and decisively, and were never forced into a desperate situation.

If this result gets out, the entire Viridian Dojo will be branded as a dojo loser in the dojo battle record.

Jiang Chuan looked up at the high platform.

Sakaki sat there, tapping his fingers absently on the armrest, his expression unreadable.

He was wearing a perfectly tailored black suit, with one button slightly undone at the collar, still exuding that air of shrewdness and confidence.

Jiang Chuan remained vigilant.

From the moment he stepped into this battlefield, his superhuman senses had been constantly at work.

The energy devices hidden behind the walls, the wiring buried under the floor, and the security measures distributed at the entrances and exits of the passage were all within his perception range.

He was waiting for Sakaki's reaction.

Three consecutive wins are enough to embarrass a gym owner.

Especially since Sakaki is no ordinary gym owner.

He is the leader of the Rockets.

Jiang Chuan was even prepared to turn against him.

His superpowers cover his entire body, and his telekinesis forms a thin protective shield that can be unleashed at any moment.

But Sakaki's reaction was unexpected.

The man on the platform slowly stood up.

With the hem of his suit hanging down naturally, he walked to the edge of the platform and looked down at Jiang Chuan and the fire-breathing dragon in the center of the arena.

Then he raised his hand and clapped lightly.

"good."

Only two words.

The applause was soft, but it was heard very clearly in the empty stadium.

Giovanni withdrew his hand and took out a Poké Ball.

A beam of red light shot towards the monstrous Pokémon at the bottom of the pit, recalling the unconscious Pokémon.

He glanced down at the Poké Ball in his hand, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"They managed to push my monstrous strength to this extent."

"You're more interesting than I imagined."

Jiang Chuan didn't respond.

He was trying to discern the emotion in Sakaki's words.

There was no anger, no embarrassment, and no unpleasantness after having one's pride trampled on.

Instead, it carried a sense of...appreciation.

This made Jiang Chuan even more vigilant.

A person who doesn't show their emotions is either genuinely indifferent or brewing something bigger.

Sakaki sat back down on the chair on the high platform.

He sat casually, one arm draped over the armrest, his body slightly leaning back, his gaze fixed on Jiang Chuan.

"A rookie trainer who just started this year has managed to train common Pikachu, Charizard, and Venusaur to this extent."

"If you don't have any elders secretly helping you."

"Then you are truly a genius among geniuses."

His tone was flat, as if he were stating a fact.

Jiang Chuan still didn't relax.

But he knew that he could no longer remain silent.

"Thank you for the compliment, Master."

His voice was very steady.

At the same time, Jiang Chuan was also quickly analyzing Sakaki's attitude in his mind.

After losing all three matches, this man not only didn't turn hostile, but instead took the initiative to praise his opponents.

Given Sakaki's status, there's no need for him to engage in such superficial formalities.

There must be deeper thoughts behind it.

Sakaki changed his sitting posture, placing his hands on his knees with his body slightly leaning forward.

"In the current league, many top-tier trainers haven't reached this level at your age."

"Your talent is extremely rare."

"But talent alone is not enough."

"As you progress on the path of a trainer, you'll need more and more things: resources, connections, higher-level knowledge, and powerful Pokémon."

"The Viridian Dojo can give you all of these."

Jiang Chuan's brows relaxed: Oh, it's this!

Sakaki didn't beat around the bush for long and went straight to the point.

"Jiangchuan."

He called out the challenger's name in a deep, powerful voice.

"Are you interested in developing your skills at Tokiwa Dojo?"

"I can give you wealth and status. I can help you reach the level of a top-tier player in the league, or even a championship level, which is not out of reach."

"Your talent, plus my resources."

"In the future, you might even be able to join me in achieving something even greater."

"The kind that transcends time and space."

His voice echoed on the high platform, carrying an undeniable certainty.

If an average trainer heard these words, they would only think that a gym leader was making empty promises to attract talent.

Trainers are invited to join the gym system. Gyms provide training resources, and trainers fight for the gym, accumulating honor and achieving mutual success.

This is common among trainers.

Jiang Chuan, however, knew perfectly well what was going on.

When Giovanni talks about "a greater cause," he doesn't mean winning more medals for the Tokiwa Dojo.

He was referring to the Rockets.

It is that behemoth that has been lurking in the Kanto underworld for many years, with influence spreading everywhere.

Sakaki is serious.

The promises he made—wealth, power, star-level support, and even championship-caliber assistance—are indeed achievable with the Rockets' resources.

This olive branch is extremely valuable.

Jiang Chuan's heart didn't beat much faster.

He had already analyzed the pros and cons in his mind.

He can obtain almost everything that Giovanni gives him through the Alliance's official channels, thanks to his system and understanding of the plot.

Moreover, they don't have to hide with the Rockets, they don't have to be searched by the league every day, they don't have to stand against various super teams, and they don't have to fail with the Rockets at the last minute.

Joining the Rockets would not only fail to help his long-term development, but would actually be a huge pitfall.

Jiang Chuan did not answer immediately.

He knew he was standing on someone else's territory.

The energy devices in this venue are not just for preventing intrusion.

If Sakaki really wants to make a move, Egawa is confident he can fight his way out, but he will definitely pay a price.

Moreover, he came to challenge the dojo openly and aboveboard.

The gym challenges are fully documented, and if anything happens to him here, the League will definitely investigate.

Sakaki is not the type of person who would personally take action against a challenger.

However, Jiang Chuan decided to handle this answer with caution.

You can't be too forceful in refusing, lest Sakaki feel like he's lost face.

He couldn't show any hesitation, lest the Rockets continue to harass him...