Pokémon: Master System.

"You should know the dangers of the Dead Sea. Water-type Pokémon without the strength of an Elite Four member have no chance of surviving."

"At the time, my father only had a Gyryarados with the strength of a Gym Leader, but the energy released by the Heart Drop attracted the attention of Greninja, the guardian of the temple."

"In the legend of the ocean city of Odomare, a warrior carrying the Heart Drop came to retrieve the broken Water Drop Slab and break the curse of Odomare. He found his father, who was dying and carrying the Heart Drop, and rescued him."

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"But my father was too weak at the time... To break the broken Water Drop Slab, one would need at least Champion-level strength. So my father made a promise with Greninja that once he reached Champion-level strength, he would come back here to prove that he had the strength to break the seal on Aldor Mare and then take the broken Water Drop Slab."

"At that time, the old Greninja was accompanied by two Greninjas."

"One is the Greninja in the temple, and the other is the Greninja next to me."

"The old Greninja told my father that it left behind one Greninja and would do its best to train it to be the next generation of guardians, while my father took the other Greninja away."

"Next time we meet... let them fight."

"If the Greninja trained by the old Greninja wins, then it will prove that my father was not the legendary warrior. That Greninja will inherit the broken Water Drop Slab and continue to guard this place."

“If my father wins, he can take the broken water-drop stone slab.”

"But my father never fulfilled this promise before he died, and he was not the legendary warrior."

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Chi Hanqing's words finally revealed the story of Yonghai Island. He waved his hand gently and continued.

"After leaving Yonghai Island... my father took this Greninja with him and secretly nurtured it as his last trump card. He never showed Greninja's existence to anyone, and no one could ever get him to use his trump card."

“My father became a Water-type Gym Leader step by step. And just one year after he became a Gym Leader, he was promoted to Elite Four Trainer.”

"Even when he had just been promoted to Elite Four level trainer... my father's strength had already surpassed that of most Elite Four level trainers. He was the most dazzling genius at the time."

“My father left all his peers, whether it was Li Ruilin or Su Sheng, far behind.”

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Chapter 646 Reincarnation

“If my father hadn’t been so dazzling and had grown up peacefully, he probably wouldn’t have died.”

“Some people can’t stand to see the Chi family produce a second champion.” Chi Hanqing said, his eyes flashing with undisguised coldness. “Shortly after my father was promoted to Elite Four level trainer, a transfer order came and transferred my father from Water-type Gym Leader to Gyarados Special Operations Team as a squad leader, to participate in the great battle twenty years ago.”

"At that time, his squad received a secret mission to support the battle in the East China Sea. On the way to provide support, they were ambushed by the Four Heavenly Kings of the enemy country."

"None of my father's squads survived."

"My father and Garchomp were also shot down and fell into the sea. The only good news was that the battlefield was very close to the Dead Sea. My father's last trump card, Greninja, caught the Elite Four off guard. With the other Water-type Pokémon providing desperate cover, Greninja took my father's body and ventured into the Dead Sea."

"Otherwise, my father might have been completely destroyed."

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"Old Greninja never got to see the promised meeting; all he got was my father's body."

"After that, my Greninja and Garchomp stayed on the island to recover from their injuries. Only after they recovered did they return to the Chi family and find my grandfather, which is when we learned the whole story of my father's death."

“My father’s death was full of mystery; the enemy knew his exact route of action.”

"To know my father's route of action, apart from the seven champions at the time... and the captain of the Gyarados Special Operations Team, no one knew anything about it."

"Moreover, the reinforcements that came from the Pokémon Association were ambushed... It seems that the enemy had planned everything in advance."

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Hearing Chi Hanqing's calm words, Xia Yu frowned. He hadn't expected that there was such a secret behind Chi Rugui's death.

Chi Rugui, a genius with dazzling talent, should have become a top champion like Duan Hongzhi, but he was killed by his own people.

Humans are truly complex beings, possessing both divine and animalistic qualities.

You cannot imagine that a person can be as great as a saint, just as you cannot imagine how terrifying the malice in a person's heart can be.

Xia Yu felt regret over Chi Rugui's death, but at the same time, anger was burning within him.

"After that... you know what happened next."

"I announced to the public that because of my father's death, I was devastated and gave up my identity as a trainer to become a Pokémon researcher."

"Because I know... if the person who killed my father finds out that I inherited my father's Pokémon, he will definitely try to kill me."

Chi Hanqing's voice was cold, and her eyes flashed with hatred, but she quickly concealed the light and looked at Xia Yu: "Xia Yu... do you know when I started paying attention to you?"

"It all started when you... took the Heart Drop from the Pokémon Vault."

Chi Hanqing's words made Xia Yu suddenly realize something, and his gaze fell on her: "That Heart Drop, you put it in the Pokémon Vault?"

“Hmm.” Chi Hanqing nodded, a faint smile on his face: “It’s obvious that my father is not the legendary warrior, so I put that Heart Drop in the Pokémon Vault, waiting for the true warrior.”

“After you took the Heart Drop, I immediately had someone investigate everything about you.”

“You and my father are so alike. Both of you are college cup champions, both of you are invincible among your peers, and both of you are dazzling.” Chi Hanqing’s gaze fell on Xia Yu, seemingly with a hint of emotion: “And then there’s… the Heart’s Drop.”

“I have a feeling... that you are the legendary warrior.”

"You will fulfill the promise my father left unfulfilled."

"I don't know if you believe in reincarnation." Chi Hanqing's clear gaze fell on Xia Yu: "My father's death date and your birth date are exactly ten months apart."

"It's all too much of a coincidence..."

Chi Hanqing's words sent chills down Xia Yu's spine, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

Oh no... I'm not going to be reborn as Chi Rugui in my next life, am I?

“Chi Hanqing…” Xia Yu looked at Chi Hanqing with a serious expression: “I’m sorry, I’m a staunch materialist. The reason you think I’m similar to your father is probably because we both have a heart that yearns for the sun.”

Of course, if you insist on calling me Dad, that's fine too.

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Chi Hanqing looked at Xia Yu, who had a serious expression, and gently waved his hand to end the topic. He smiled and said, "That's why I strongly opposed you establishing Team Rocket. You just need to grow up safely and peacefully. There's no need to take these risks. Besides, there are quite a few people who are hoping for your death."

"You may not know this, but before you joined Team Zero, someone suggested that you temporarily join the Charizard Special Operations Team, and after you become an Elite Four Trainer, you could serve as the squad leader of the Charizard Special Operations Team and carry out secret missions."

Chi Hanqing's words made Xia Yu break out in a cold sweat; why did this storyline sound so familiar?

"However, due to the strong opposition from Long Fan and Lü Tinghe, the matter was dropped."

Chi Hanqing paused slightly at this point: "However... after working with you last time, I've come to realize that with your current strength, most champions are no match for you, but you must not be careless."

"Some people in this world are more powerful than you imagine. At least I know that with your current strength, even if you use all your tricks, you are no match for Duan Hongzhi."

"But even someone as powerful as Duan Hongzhi, who wanted to implement sweeping reforms, had to proceed cautiously and step by step."

At this point, Chi Hanqing's face lit up with a bright smile, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly as she looked at Xia Yu: "We've gone a bit off-topic. Now that you know the origin of this broken water droplet stone slab, you can accept it without worry."

“Xia Yu…” Chi Hanqing’s smile faded, and she stared straight at Xia Yu: “Do you remember the one thing you promised me? I hope you can take good care of Chi Hanxiao for me. She is my only sister.”

Chi Hanqing's tone seemed to carry a hint of entrusting his daughter to someone, which made Xia Yu frown and look at Chi Hanqing, asking, "I won't agree to that. You live well on your own and take care of your sister yourself."

“With my grandfather dead, those who covet the Chi family should start baring their fangs.” Chi Hanqing’s eyes flashed: “The entire Chi family is now just me and my sister. One of us is a researcher who can’t even kill a chicken, and the other is just a recent college graduate. They should be eager to make their move.”

“Someone from the Chi family has to step forward.” Chi Hanqing’s tone seemed to carry a hint of fearlessness: “After I go back this time, I will inherit all of my grandfather’s Pokémon, and I will go to the Northwest region to challenge the Elite Four! I will track down the culprit who caused my father’s death.”

"But this would expose the fact that I inherited my father's Pokémon, and those people from back then would definitely try to kill me again."

"Xia Yu, the only thing I'm worried about is Chi Hanxiao. I hope you can take care of Hanxiao for me."

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Chapter 647 Leaving Yonghai Island

Hearing Chi Hanqing's words, Xia Yu also fell into deep thought, frowning as he looked at Chi Hanqing.

Just as she said, after Old Master Chi died, leaving only her and Chi Hanxiao in the entire Chi family, the two young women were undoubtedly lambs to the slaughter in the eyes of others.

Someone from the Chi family had to step forward, and Chi Hanqing, as the elder sister, had to stand up to confront those covetous enemies and uphold the Chi family's honor.

“I will do my best to take good care of Chi Hanxiao for you… but…” Xia Yu hesitated for a moment, glancing at Chi Hanqing, “But… is there no other way besides this?”

Chi Hanqing waved his hand, his eyes flashing. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of determination: "There is no better way for the time being."

Xia Yu looked at Chi Hanqing with a thoughtful expression on his face, hesitating to speak. He had actually thought of a method.

"Actually, I have a solution."

"Instead of taking the initiative, you should... hide and continue to stay in the lab as a researcher."

"You can publicly announce that... all of Elder Chi's Pokémon are being fostered in the giant laboratory, but secretly you will still be in charge of these Pokémon."

"At the same time, we'll arrange for your sister to be put in the lab as well, to ensure your safety."

"However, it is better to quietly wait for the enemies behind the scenes to make their move and reveal their true colors than to take the initiative and instead feign weakness to lure them out."

Xia Yu's suggestion made Chi Hanqing frown slightly as he pondered Xia Yu's words.

Xia Yu continued, "The giant laboratory, with so many Gigantamax Pokémon inside, can better protect your safety."

Chi Hanqing's face showed a thoughtful expression, his brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes were piercing as he stared straight at Xia Yu.

Xia Yu's suggestion is not without merit, but in doing so, it would mean that Xia Yu's giant laboratory would bear some of the... pressure for her.

Seeing that Chi Hanqing did not object, Xia Yu continued, "And secretly you can continue to act under the identity of Team Rocket...Mercury to investigate the mastermind behind the scenes."