Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Kukui continued to complain without changing his expression.

"That's why I came to Kanto this time—to challenge Shiba and make a name for Alola!"

Kukui clenched his fist.

"Let everyone know that the Alola region also has powerful Pokémon and Trainers!"

"When more tourists and more people come to challenge us, Alola will be able to gradually develop!"

"So that's how it is..."

After listening, Xiao Zhi nodded thoughtfully.

He lowered his head and pondered for a while, then suddenly looked up.

"Going to the Alola region is out of the question..."

Kukui sighed in disappointment after his attempt to play the victim failed.

"Too."

If he were to disregard his Alola identity and have the choice, he would also choose to stay in Kanto.

"...But if you want to promote it, I can help you!"

"……what?"

"You're trying to ride on the coattails of the superstar, aren't you?"

As Ash spoke, he took the Pokédex off his belt.

"A guy I know is a real expert at getting his attention by being used by others!"

Xiao Gang: "......"

"I'll try to find Brother Du and see if I can get him to help promote Alola."

Kukui was taken aback.

Brother Du? Which Du?

Could it be the ferryman he's thinking of?

Does this young man have such powerful connections?!

Xiao Zhi had already opened the encyclopedia, skillfully navigated to the contacts page, and clicked on a contact.

Kukui couldn't resist leaning over for a peek.

The screen displays a chat interface.

The other person's profile picture was a very formal ID photo.

A red-haired man stares seriously at the camera, with the iconic white walls of the Alliance headquarters in the background.

It was that man!

[Xiao Zhi]: Brother Du, are you there?

The other party replied almost instantly.

[Around the world in sixteen hours]: Not available.

[Xiao Zhi]: ?

[Sixteen-Hour Around the World]: He went to write his action report and asked me to help him look at his Pokédex. (Magikarp blowing bubbles emoji)

[Ash]: Oh, it's Dragonite.

[Ash]: That makes things even easier. I'd like to ask if you could help promote the Alola region?

[Around the World in Sixteen Hours]: Alola? That place with lots of weird and wonderful Exeggutor trees?

[Xiao Zhi]: Yes!

[Around the world in sixteen hours]: (Dragonite making an OK sign emoji)

Ash put away his Pokédex and looked up.

"It's done!"

Kukui stood still.

He looked at Ash, then at the Pokédex, then back at Ash.

"...Is this all you need?"

"Alright, that's enough."

Xiao Zhi nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"No, that's not what I meant..." Kukui struggled to find the right words, "I mean... um... isn't it a bit informal to only tell Dragonite?"

"Oh, it's alright."

Xiaoxia waved her hand.

"You're not from Kanto, so you don't know. Lance is just Dragonite's accessory. What Dragonite says goes!"

"Indeed, Dragonite is much more prestigious than Lance."

Xiao Gang nodded.

Especially recently, I heard from Ash that Dragonite has basically stripped Lance of his right to negotiate.

After a week without any random battles.

He felt that the Imperial Dragon Crossing was more like a mascot.

Kukui: "..."

Yulong Ferry.

One of the Four Heavenly Kings.

A champion-level trainer from the Kanto region, a legendary powerhouse capable of wielding the power of dragons—

So that's what kind of person he is!

After a long while, Kukui took a deep breath and looked at Ash solemnly.

"juvenile."

"Ok?"

"From this day forward, you are my half-brother!"

"Huh?" "Hmph?"

Both Incineroar and Ash were taken aback.

Isn't there a bit of a generational gap between them?

"You've solved a huge problem for Alola! From now on, whenever you come to Alola, all your food and lodging will be covered!"

"I'll pack a whole set of Z Pure Crystal for you when I get back!"

A mere Z-pure crystal.

Let alone Z Chunjing, if it weren't for the age difference, he would have wanted to become Z Chunjing's godfather!

117. Seeing such a powerful figure makes the ticket price worthwhile!

Friendships between men are always strange.

In just the time it takes to eat a meal, Xiao Gang and Xiao Zhiku Kui started calling each other brothers.

In particular, Kukui mentioned the traditional grass skirt clothing of the Alora region.

They even showcased a series of distinctive photos of a powerful Black Island King.

Xiao Gang's attitude took a complete 180-degree turn.

I'm not kidding.

If he hadn't gone into a state of mental clarity before dinner today and shown some self-control...

I'm afraid he'll just follow Kukui on the spot.

......

After breakfast.

Kukui warmly invited the three to watch his next match.

Ash and his friends were crammed into the audience seats, surrounded by a sea of ​​heads.

Kukui's opponent is a female trainer who fought her way out of Area A.

"Look, look! It's Miss Madoka coming out!"

"Go, Ms. Madoka!"

"Let's win the game beautifully today!"

A burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the square formation on the east side of the stands.

Xiao Zhi peeked out and saw a woman dressed in smart sportswear appear.

A clean-cut long eye and a beauty mark under the eye.

Short brown hair, and even an A cup.

Xiaoxia's favorability towards him skyrocketed at first glance.

"Wow, she's really popular! Dr. Kukui must be under a lot of pressure—"

She sighed.

After all, a competition is different from a gym battle.

A gym battle is a one-on-one fight between a challenger and a gym leader.

During competitions, the emotions of the audience directly affect the atmosphere on the field.

Once a group of highly biased viewers voiced their opinions.