Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Following the map, Jiang Chuan arrived in front of a huge building.

It's less of a dojo and more of a super-sized aquarium.

The glass exterior shimmered in the sunlight, revealing glimpses of the azure water and the shadowy figures swimming within.

The entrance is decorated with seashells and starfish, and the sign reads "Cerulean Water Park" in large characters, with smaller print next to it stating "Cerulean Gym Designated Battle Venue".

"Strange..." Hanako held the map, repeatedly comparing the surrounding buildings and road signs, her little face full of confusion: "The map clearly marks this place as the gym, so why is there only an aquarium?"

She looked at the map over and over again, then looked up at the excessively ornate building in front of her.

"Did we go to the wrong place?"

"We must have gone to the wrong place!" Xiaoxia exclaimed, her voice rising sharply as if grasping at a straw. "This place looks like an amusement park! How could a dojo look like this?!"

She grabbed Jiang Chuan's arm tightly, trying to pull him back: "Let's leave quickly! Let's ask the locals; we must have made a mistake!"

Jiang Chuan let her pull him along, but his feet didn't budge.

Knowing the script well, he naturally knew that this was the Cerulean Dojo.

Or rather—it's the business model of Hualan Dojo.

In this world, city gyms are much more than just accepting challenges and awarding badges.

They are important economic pillars of the city, controlling at least one core industry in the area.

The higher the gym level, the stronger the trainer, and the more industries they are involved in in the city.

Therefore, those who can become the owners of city dojos are basically wealthy young men from well-to-do families in the local area.

This aquarium is a dojo, and also the main business run by the three sisters.

Ticket revenue from water shows, visits to the aquarium, GG endorsements... these are the sources of income for the dojo.

"Let's go, Jiang Chuan!" Xiaoxia was still making a last-ditch effort, practically clinging to Jiang Chuan's arm. "Look, there's not even a battlefield here, how could it possibly be a dojo!"

"Whether it's a dojo or not, we'll know once we go in and take a look."

Jiang Chuan spoke casually and strode toward the entrance.

"etc……"

Xiaoxia exclaimed in surprise, but Jiang Chuan had already dragged her forward.

Hanako glanced at the two figures as they walked away, then at the map in her hand. After hesitating for a moment, she followed them, muttering to herself, "But the map clearly points to this place..."

…………

Upon entering the aquarium, a refreshing mist greets you.

Beneath the enormous glass dome lies a vast expanse of azure water.

The passageway is flanked by transparent glass walls, allowing visitors to get a close look at the underwater world.

The three of them passed through the water passage and arrived at the largest body of water in the center of the stadium. Jiang Chuan updated his Pokédex and entered the arena for free.

This is a circular pool with a diameter of over one hundred meters, surrounded by tiered seating.

At this moment, many tourists were seated, all intently watching the water.

In the pool, three graceful figures are dancing with Pokémon.

Jiang Chuan stopped and looked up.

Three stunningly beautiful women are performing in the water.

They wore tight-fitting swimsuits in different colors, made of thin, close-fitting material that almost blended into their skin when they swayed in the water.

Leading the group was the eldest sister, Sakura—her long golden hair flowed freely in the water, and she was the most voluptuous of the three sisters. Her swimsuit was stretched taut, and she twirled gracefully, her long legs appearing and disappearing in the shimmering water.

The second sister, Ayame, has blue-purple hair and a taller, more slender figure with a slim waist and full hips. Her graceful curves are captivating when she interacts with the baby sea lion.

The youngest peony has pink hair, and although she is the youngest, she is quite well-developed. She is lively and agile, and when she tumbles in the water, her chest heaves, and her fair skin stands out against the azure water.

The three's performance was less of a combat training exercise and more of an artistic dance.

They worked in perfect harmony with the little sea lion Pokémon, performing a variety of difficult maneuvers—rolling, spinning, lifting… The water splashed under the lights, refracting a rainbow of colors.

Exclamations and applause frequently erupted from the audience.

Jiang Chuan stood at the highest point of the audience, arms crossed, scrutinizing the performance below.

"Hmm, so white and big, really nice."

"Right, right!" Xiaoxia, still hiding behind Jiang Chuan, instinctively chimed in, "This is a baby sea lion carefully bred by the Cerulean Gym, it has great potential! Both its size and fur color!"

Hanako blinked, looking at Misty with a puzzled expression: "Misty, didn't you just say this wasn't the Cerulean Gym? How come you're saying it's 'the Cerulean Gym's Delicious' now?"

"Huh? Did I...did I say that?" Xiaoxia's expression froze, her eyes starting to dart around. "Um...I meant 'if this were the Cerulean Gym'...Yes! I was just hypothetical. Let's watch the show, let's watch the show! That little sea lion is so amazing!"

She quickly changed the subject, but inwardly she was already wailing.

Oh no... I let it slip...

Now I just hope Jiang Chuan hasn't noticed...

However, Jiang Chuan just smiled faintly and continued to admire the "white and big" little sea lion in the water.

It has to be said that Xiaoxia's three older sisters—Sakura, Iris, and Peony—are all exceptional in terms of both figure and looks.

The flexibility and coordination displayed while dancing in the water bring out the ultimate charm of the female body.

However, their Pokémon battle prowess is ridiculously weak.

But... it's okay.

Pokémon battles aren't good, but other types of battles are, and that's fine too.

As a fan of the Three Kingdoms, Jiang Chuan's favorite story is the battle between the three heroes against Lü Bu.

…………

The spectacular water show came to a close amidst enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The three sisters gracefully leaped out of the water and stood on the edge of the pool to greet the audience.

The audience began to leave one after another.

Jiang Chuan patted Hanako, who was still in a daze, and then glanced at Kasumi, who was trying to curl up into a ball.

"Let's go say hello and ask about the Taoist temple."

"Wait! Jiang Chuan!" Xiaoxia grabbed his sleeve, her voice pleading, "How about... how about we come back tomorrow? They must be very busy right now..."

"Strike while the iron is hot." Jiang Chuan remained unmoved and dragged her down the path.

"Ah, wait! I... I can walk by myself!"

Xiaoxia tried to struggle, but Jiang Chuan's hands were like iron clamps. She could only grit her teeth and follow, but her steps became slower and slower.

Xiaoxia almost huddled behind Jiang Chuan, using his body to shield herself, her head almost buried in his chest, hoping to delay being discovered by her sisters by even a second.