The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

"Yes, we've been training hard ever since we lost to you guys last time, just so we won't lose to your Rowlet again."

"My Rowlet has become much stronger too."

Ash took off his backpack and pulled Rowlet out of it, but the sleepy god remained in a state of absolute sleep.

Someone who didn't know better might think Rowlet swapped abilities with Koopa.

Just kidding, because Rowlet can't learn Ability Swap at all.

After the sniper owl pecked at the wood owl a few times, it gradually opened its sleepy eyes.

When a sniper owl suddenly appeared in front of it, Woodrow instantly woke up.

By sensing its aura, Rowlet could confirm that this Decidueye was the evolved form of its former defeated opponent, the Wyvern.

Woodrow immediately perked up, its eyes shining brightly as it stared intently at the Sniper Treeow.

Ash was very satisfied with this. Competition and goals are what motivate people to work hard. Finally, he had a goal that could get Rowlet motivated.

"I'm really looking forward to a match with you guys next," Hau said with a smile.

"Me too."

Just then, Officer Jenny rushed over and reported a special situation to Ash.

Today, while on patrol, she discovered many members of the Skull Gang committing crimes in the streets.

For example, scribbling on competition posters displayed on the street.

Intentionally littering

Intentionally causing trouble for other trainers and creating conflict.

Occupying public spaces

This includes obstructing businesses from doing business, driving away tourists who are queuing to buy goods, and even vandalizing businesses' stalls.

Ash was furious upon hearing this. Did the Skull Team have a death wish, daring to cause trouble at the Alola League's inaugural tournament, which the whole world was eagerly anticipating?

It's important to know that many powerful trainers have gathered at Mount Lanakira not only because of the tournament,

As mentioned earlier, the Pokémon League and the Pokémon Inspection Bureau are both located in the Alola region, and this is their headquarters. All the personnel from the Pokémon League and the Pokémon Inspection Bureau stationed in the Alola region are gathered here.

Ash immediately took out his phone and made a call, mobilizing all the Pokémon Inspection Bureau personnel at headquarters, and also asked Officer Jenny to lead the police officers to assist.

“I’m giving you half an hour. If you can’t take down those Skull Team members who are causing trouble in the Manaro Arena, you’ll all come back with your heads.”

"Yes, Chief!"

These members are elite troops trained to deal with major villainous organizations and maintain long-term peace and stability in the Alola region. Dealing with a few petty thugs is a piece of cake for them.

The main problem was that there were too many thugs in the Skull Gang, and they would run away as soon as the police approached, so it took a bit of effort to catch them.

A dozen minutes later, all of the more than one hundred members of the Skull Team were arrested.

Although they outnumbered each other, they used mostly trash Pokémon such as Alolan Rattata, Ekans, Houndoom, Spinosaurus, Hypnos, Alolan Rattata, Zubat, Salamence, and Mt. Dusty, etc.

Moreover, they were low-level cats and dogs, rotten fish and shrimp.

Let alone police officers and inspectors, even an ordinary trainer could easily defeat them.

Some of them even went down to the foot of the mountain and prevented tourists from taking the elevator up.

Gladion, who had just arrived, sent out a mane-wielding werewolf. A single stone-throwing attack from the werewolf killed over a dozen people. He taunted them.

"This doesn't even qualify as a pre-season warm-up for the league."

Just as the team members informed Ash that they had successfully arrested all the Team Skull members and were preparing to take them all away,

Guzma, the leader of the Skull Team, and Bulmeli, the team's leader, arrived here.

Upon seeing the two of them, the Skull Team members reacted as if they had seen saviors, immediately shouting for help to them.

As the leader of Team Skull, Guzma was furious. He immediately took out a Poké Ball, walked over, and coldly said...

"It seems my men are being well taken care of by you."

Taking you all down here will be enough to entertain me.

At the same time, Ash, Professor Kukui, and the others, having received the report, also rushed over.

"Guzma, what are you doing here?" Dr. Kukui stepped forward and questioned him.

"Didn't you say before that you invited me to participate in the Alola League tournament?"

As you wish, I'll come to give you face.

"You'll definitely agree to let me participate in this League Tournament, right?" Guzma said with a mocking expression.

"Correct."

Upon hearing this, Guzma immediately revealed an evil and smug expression, pointing at Dr. Kukui with a smug and wicked grin, and said...

"I told you, you'd regret this decision."

On the stage of your dreams, I will finally ascend to the top and reign supreme.

At that time, I'll see if you can still spout any fancy words about dreams.

Once I become the champion, I will not allow you to host a second league tournament.

Your so-called dream will then shatter.

"Looking forward to it, huh? Hahahaha!"

"Guzma!"

Dr. Kukui gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He wanted to argue with or stop Guzma, but he was helpless.

As mentioned before, anyone can participate in the first Alola League tournament, so we can't prohibit Guzma from participating.

But if he were to participate, what Guzma said would very likely happen.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but sigh. If only he had listened to me sooner, none of this would have happened.

However, he still strode forward, patted Dr. Kukui on the shoulder in comfort, and pointed at Guzmado.

"Guzma, it's been a while. How come you've become more and more naive?"

"What did you say!" Guzma exclaimed angrily.

Did I say something wrong?

First, with me and many other strong competitors around, how dare you, a perennial runner-up, claim you're guaranteed to win?

Don't end up not even getting second place, or you'll lose face.

Furthermore, the establishment of the Alola League was not solely driven by Professor Kukui, but rather by the entire Pokémon League headquarters.

Before the Alola League was established, Pokémon Leagues had been established in all regions except Alola; this was an inevitable trend.

The Alola League was bound to be established sooner or later; even without Dr. Kukui, someone else would have pushed for its formation.

Do you want to be at odds with the whole world at the same time?

Even if you successfully disrupt the Alola League, the League headquarters will still send people over.

Do you feel confident that you can hold your own or even defeat top-tier fighters like the God of War Ottogi, Hoenn Daigo, Galarian Dante, Kanto Wataru, and Patia Yaji?