Pokémon: The Zen Trainer

Abi, the gym leader of the Cypress Gym and an entomologist.

It's obvious that the gym leaders have been having particularly frequent meetings lately because the major leagues are splitting up.

"It's okay that Abi isn't here; the remaining trainers at the gym are enough to handle it."

"Tomorrow is the Bug Catching Contest in Goldenrod City. Most of the trainers from the Azalea Town Gym are going to participate."

"Currently, only basic trainers remain to maintain the town's security and the gym's operation. Once Team Rocket launches an attack, it will immediately collapse. The same goes for the Public Security Bureau. Because of the existence of the gym, the Public Security Bureau's resources are relatively limited. If Team Rocket launches a surprise attack, the Public Security Bureau will have a problem maintaining order."

Yin continued.

Damn it! What are these guys thinking? Don't they care about their Slowpoke festival at home? They're going to participate in the Bug-Catching Contest?? Is the Bug-Catching Contest more important than the Slowpoke festival? Hmm... that seems to be the case for these Bug-type trainers at the Azalea Gym... Can't they just put up with it?!

Yin glanced at Bian Si.

"The Rockets have several plans before taking action. Rather than saying it's a coincidence, it's more accurate to say they seized this opportunity and chose this time."

"The Slowpoke Festival hasn't started yet, but a large number of tourists have already arrived. Pencil hasn't returned yet, and the gym's strength is depleted."

"If it were me, I would launch a surprise attack right now."

Yin said calmly.

Silver's words had barely fallen.

Boom! A loud noise came from afar.

Then there were several more loud bangs.

The sound of people crying.

"You're a jinx, aren't you!" Bian thought, glancing at Yin's twitching lips.

"Look, their attack has already begun."

"Would you like to come with me to stop the Rockets?"

Yin looked at Bianxiang and extended an invitation.

Bian Xiang's strength has been tested and there are absolutely no problems.

If it were any other trainer, Silver wouldn't even bother to respond, because he's thinking things through. So Silver extended an invitation, thinking things through so as not to hold him back!

He looked at the silver while thinking.

"I must prioritize protecting my comrades!"

Of course he'd step up if he had the ability, but right now he needs to prioritize his teammates! He's the team leader! He's responsible for his team members!

"I see. That's a pity."

Yin didn't say anything and simply turned and left.

For companions, all you need is an elf.

You'll understand this sooner or later.

Silver's figure disappeared into the darkness.

He turned to look at Vigus.

Vigus crossed her arms and looked on, lost in thought.

Just as Bian was about to speak, Vigus spoke first.

"We'll settle your score later. You should go find Mami and the others."

"then!"

He looked at the Poké Ball in his hand.

"This is?"

“Mibrim! I have Gardevoir to protect myself. This child has a strong sense of touch and can help you find them.”

Vigus waved her hand at Bian Xiang.

Seeing Gardevoir beside Vigus, Bian Xiang turned and ran towards the street.

The peaceful atmosphere of moments before was completely gone from the streets; panicked crowds were everywhere.

The constant explosions indicated the intensity of the battle on the street.

The police and trainers from Hinoki Town have already clashed with Team Rocket.

.....

Silver Mountain, headquarters of the Grand Alliance.

A guy rubbed his head and walked out of the conference room.

"This is really a headache. I didn't even participate in the insect-catching competition, but I came here specifically to attend this meeting."

"And so it went, with all this arguing, arguing non-stop, from day to night, while my Slowpoke Festival was still going on there!!"

"Don't you know what's going on at the alliance meeting?"

"I can finally understand why my dad gave up his good job as a museum owner to go out and have fun."

Asu followed behind Asi and came out.

"This split of the alliance involves too many interests and too many people."

“There are more than a dozen regular dojos involved. Once they are separated, the four main dojos will be reorganized.”

Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Three Masters

“There are more than a dozen regular dojos involved. Once they are separated, the four main dojos will be reorganized.”

"Moreover, there will be one more champion, which means there will be benefits, so of course everyone will try their best to win it for themselves."

Asu stretched his shoulders and said.

"It's all because that guy Akira doesn't take responsibility!! After winning the championship, he didn't fulfill his duties as a champion! He disappeared into Mount Shirogane and we haven't seen him since! We've been out of contact for months!!"

"Some things have to be decided by the champion, but he just doesn't!"

Ah Bi started getting angry again.

"Hahaha, Red's eyes are only for battle and elves, so he probably doesn't care about these things."

"Yes, that's why he's the champion!"

A voice suddenly came from the side.

"Master Matsuba!"

"Can't you make a sound when you walk? You're so scary if someone suddenly says something next to you."

Abi complained to the pine needles that had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

"Are all Ghost-type Pokémon like this? They just float around and drift."

Abi looked at the pine needles and said.

"Ah, of course not! I know a Ghost-type guy who's really interesting!!"

Asu seemed to remember something and suddenly laughed.

"Huh? What's that? A Ghost-type Pokémon?"

Abi began to recall the Ghost-type trainer who had left a deep impression on him.

"You're not talking about that red-haired, dead-eyed brat, are you? That brat's no fun at all. He looks at everyone like they owe him money, and his Gastly has the same squinty eyes all day long!"

"No~ Speaking of which, he seems to have been with you for the past few days. You can go and check him out; that guy definitely won't disappoint you."

"You mean Bian Xiang? A disciple of Master Guang Sheng."

Songye stood behind them and spoke leisurely.

"How come you all know?? But I don't??"

"Because of the Three Towers Zen Ceremony, he is the war priest of the Trumpet Bud Tower."

"The Three Pagodas Zen Festival... the legendary spirits?"

Asu's eyes narrowed.

"Why are you interested in the legendary elves?"

Abi looked at Asu and asked.

"No, but Songye is very interested, which is why he lent people to the Bell Tower and the Bell Tower every day during the Three Towers Zen Festival, but so far he hasn't seen a single hair."

Songye sighed and said, "Legend has it that you can't just see spirits whenever you want; it's all about fate."

"It's good that you value fate; other people don't."

The three of them looked towards the conference room at the same time.

Then they turned their heads at the same time and sighed in unison.

They glanced at each other and then laughed.

Asu put his arm around Songye's neck and said, "As your good friend, let me remind you, in the previous Three Towers Zen Festivals, the Bell Tower and the Bell Ring Tower borrowed people and elves from you, right? Don't borrow people this time."