Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

An experienced elderly man was cheerfully explaining scientific knowledge.

He was a veteran sailor specially arranged by the cruise line.

The purpose is to prevent panic among guests in such situations.

"look--"

Suddenly, someone exclaimed and pointed to the distant horizon.

A blue and white whale is eerily "soaring" in the sky.

Bright moonlight, giant sea monsters, surging waves.

The combined effect of these three elements left everyone speechless for a moment.

The overwhelming visual impact can make one's legs feel weak and numb.

half an hour.

Wait until Wailord disappears.

People then realized what was happening and began discussing it enthusiastically.

In a private room.

Tetsuya, who was sitting at the table, also saw this scene through the small window.

"That's really nice."

He stretched and sighed.

The advantage of being a trainer is that you can witness many breathtaking scenes that ordinary people never see in their entire lives while traveling around the world.

Ancient legends about mythical beasts were passed down from generation to generation under such circumstances.

"You agree, don't you? God of the Sea?"

He smiled as he looked out the window at the pitch-black sea.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, friend of the Lugia."

It was a very pleasant chat with you. See you again sometime!

A gentle, neutral voice echoed in Tetsuya's mind.

next moment.

In a place undiscovered by anyone.

The once pitch-black sea finally revealed its true color.

The detectors provided on the cruise ship are naturally very useful for ordinary Pokémon.

However, for powerful mythical beasts...

This kind of detection is like air; it can be completely ignored.

Tetsuya chuckled softly.

He never expected that the sea god who had been "stationed" in the Orange Islands for many years would suddenly visit.

The reason given was simply that he helped another Lugia arrange a place for the baby Lugia.

But upon closer reflection, it's quite normal.

The ease and number of offspring produced by mythical beasts are unmatched by ordinary spirits.

perhaps.

That little Lugia might be the only Lugia cub in the last ten, twenty, or even hundred years.

He looked at the blue aura surrounding his arm.

This is a blessing from the sea god to Tetsuya.

As long as he is in an area covered by oceans and rivers, he will not encounter any severe weather.

Most of the sea creatures would not attack him unless provoked.

They might even lend a helping hand in times of danger.

Compared to the blessing that another Lugia bestowed upon Emperor Naboo, this sea god was not a stingy fellow.

The light gradually dimmed.

On Tetsuya's wrist, a blue teardrop pattern faintly appeared.

He could feel it.

A cool sensation was slowly traveling up his arm and into his mind.

The damaged mental energy was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye.

I made a simple estimate.

The recovery time, which was originally at least three months, was suddenly shortened to about three or four days.

If all goes well.

They should be able to use their superpowers normally before they reach Fire and Almia.

"What perfect timing!"

Tetsuya smiled again.

In any case, the restoration of superpowers is a good thing.

Looking at the water droplet pattern on his wrist, he fell into thought: "Speaking of which, this should be considered the application of the life droplet, right?"

But Lugia, can you learn the Life Drops technique?

No one can answer this question for him.

After all, it seems reasonable for the Sea God, a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, to also master a Water-type Life Drop.

The researchers' findings did not include a list of skills that legendary Pokémon could master.

"Waaah—"

The cruise ship's horn sounded again.

Before you know it, a bustling port appears on the distant horizon.

Even though it's already very late.

The lights in the harbor were still shining.

Sinnoh Region, Coastal City, officially arrived!

"Boom~"

As the ship docked.

Tetsuya and Masahiro followed the crowded passengers off the cruise ship.

Welcome to Sinnoh Coast City!

I hope you have a wonderful trip here!

A sweet female voice echoed continuously from the loudspeaker high up.

Compared to Kanto and Tokyo.

Sinnoh's weather conditions are undoubtedly more distinctive.

Although the northwest has a complex terrain and is covered in heavy snow all year round, the southeast is a vacation paradise.

As a sun-drenched coastal city, the fame of its beaches is in no way inferior to that of Lampur in the Kanto region.

Walk onto the elevated pedestrian walkway, unique to this city.

The two were clearly not quite used to it.

The solar panels beneath their feet made them somewhat worried that they might damage them.

This is the energy source of the coastal city, and it is also a measure it has taken to make up for the lack of urban space.

"Wow! You've arrived at Binhai so late! Young people need to go to bed early and get up early to cope with the busy schedule ahead!"

A passionate voice rang out in front of Tetsuya and Masahiro.

The newcomer had a somewhat unruly appearance.

With his red afro, yellow shirt, and hip-hop style pants, you could easily mistake him for a petty thug.

That is, if we don't care about looks.

"It's Mr. Da Ye!"

Why is Mr. Da Ye here?

"Are you stupid? Don't you know that Mr. Da Ye is originally from Binhai City?"

The gasps of surprise from those around them made the identity of the newcomer crystal clear.

It is none other than the current champion of Sinnoh, Big Leaf.

Yes.

At least in this world.

Before Cynthia had fully debuted and ascended to the champion's throne.

The Sinnoh League championship was won by Dai-Ye a few years ago.

He officially became one of the Fire-type Elite Four in Sinnoh at the age of 26. (Note 1)

At just over 30 years old, he dethroned the previous champion and took over as the regional champion.

If it weren't for Cynthia's sudden emergence, Da Ye would probably have held onto this position for a long time.

Unfortunately, no if.

"Hahaha, I've heard you were coming a long time ago, I've been waiting for you for ages."

Da Ye ignored the stares from those around him.

He excitedly put his arms around Tetsuya and Masaki's shoulders.

"what's the situation?"

"I don't know?"

"Not someone you know?"

"I thought it was someone you knew!"

The two, somewhat bewildered, exchanged a few glances.

The conclusion they reached only confused them further.

Since they don't know each other, how did a regional champion find them?

Whether Da Ye was genuinely carefree or simply didn't find his behavior strange at all, it's unclear.

"Let's go, let's go."

I'll take you to the Pokémon Center in our coastal city.

There are lots of pretty girls in swimsuits there.

"That's what Da Ye said in a very casual way."

"Forehead......"

They exchanged a helpless glance.

Tetsuya and Masaki did not resist.

In public, they're Sinnoh champions, after all. We can't just drag them to a secluded place and kill them.

Arrive at the Pokémon Center.

I didn't see any girls in swimsuits.

However, I did meet Miss Joey, who had a rather irritable temper.

"I told you our center closes at 11 p.m., are you trying to make me work overtime?"