The soul penetrates Xiaozhi and destroys Gou Hao at the beginning

She has a group of special alliance employees who only obey her orders, and these people wear sunglasses.

Some league staff are her fans and have even formed a fan club.

She was initially just an ordinary researcher at the Marocmon Group, responsible for studying the Gigantamax phenomenon.

Later, he was promoted by Loz to become the vice president of the Marocomón Group and Loz's personal secretary.

She manages all the affairs of the group, big and small, and can manage them with ease even when Lorze is not around.

Back to the present.

Loz held the microphone, and his steady, resonant voice carried throughout the venue via the sound system.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Mech Arena!"

The natural landscapes and towns of our Galar region are incredibly beautiful, and many Pokémon live here together in harmony.

I want to emphasize again that Pokémon are important partners to us.

They work together with us in our daily lives; they are truly incredible creatures.

That's right, Pokémon can be seen everywhere—in the ocean, in the sky, and on the streets.

Those who raise Pokémon, command them in battles, and have them spar with each other are called Pokémon Trainers.

Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself. My name is Rose, and I'm the chairman of the Galar Pokémon League.

Distinguished guests present here, and viewers watching on television, thank you for keeping you waiting.

A major event in the Galar region, the Gym Challenge, is about to begin.

Only Pokémon trainers with exceptional skill who have defeated at least eight Gym Leaders and collected at least eight Gym Badges are qualified to enter the Champion Cup.

Next, let's welcome all the gym leader trainers to the stage!

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in thunderous applause, cheers, shouts, and screams.

The Galarian Pokémon League emblem lit up on the holographic projection screen, shining brightly.

The lights shone on the boundary between the VIP entrance and the battle arena, and the nine Gym Leaders from the Galar region simultaneously stepped into the battle arena.

They each had a distinct personality and a powerful presence, and each of them drew wild screams from the audience.

The opening ceremony host, standing next to Loz, also raised the microphone and excitedly began to speak.

"Please allow me to introduce them to our audience. They are..."

Farmer's Warrior, Grass-type Gym Leader, Yaro!

Amidst towering waves, the Water-type Gym Leader, Lurina!

Kabu, a fierce and relentless fighter, a veteran Fire-type Gym Leader!

Ayaka, a karate prodigy and martial arts expert from the Galar region!

Quiet Boy, Onyx, the Ghost-type Gym Leader!

Dream Theater, Fairy-type Gym Leader, Popura!

Rock Crusher, Rock-type Gym Leader, Maga!

Mei-Rong, the Ice-type Gym Leader!

Dragon Storm, the top Gym Leader, Raibou!

Although one Gym Leader was absent today, each and every one of them is a Gym Leader that our Galar region is proud of.

The Grass-type Gym Leader, Yaro, had a strong, muscular physique, wore a straw hat, and waved to the audience with a smile.

Water-type Gym Leader Lulina, with her long hair reaching her waist, kept blowing kisses to the audience, exuding supermodel charm. Even her dark skin did not diminish her beauty and sexy figure.

The Fire-type Gym Leader, Kawu, had a towel draped around his neck, and his strong muscle lines showed off his tough guy image from years of fitness training.

Wearing a karate uniform, Ayaka gazed resolutely ahead, giving off an air of confidence and self-assurance.

Onio wore a mask, his hands hung limply, his body leaned forward, and his head swayed around, looking exactly like a little zombie.

Dressed in a pinkish-purple outfit, leaning on a cane, Popira, whose face was full of wrinkles, had calm and unperturbed eyes. After so many years of fighting, the cheers from the audience could hardly stir her emotions anymore.

The somewhat chubby Magua, wearing goggles, gave a confident gesture towards the audience.

Mei Rong, dressed in white with white hair and a slightly plump figure, was also waving to the audience.

While waving to the audience, Cibana was also taking selfies with his Rotom phone.

All nine people were wearing their own competition uniforms. After entering the arena, they stood in a row in the very center of the arena.

Nine out of the ten most famous active Gym Leaders in the Galar region are present today.

One person is missing.

Nie Zi is the Gym Leader of Spiketown's Spike City and is skilled in using Dark-type Pokémon.

Hep, sitting in the audience, frowned and muttered to himself.

"Why is one of the gym leader missing? Did something happen?"

Xiaoyou also had a slight doubt in her heart, but it was quickly dispelled by the enthusiastic atmosphere of the opening ceremony.

Upon seeing these incredibly popular gym leaders, the audience's enthusiasm was reignited, with cheers and shouts of support filling the air.

"Next, let's welcome the challengers who have signed up for this year's dojo challenge to the stage! Please give them a round of applause!"

Amidst thunderous applause, Ash and his two friends, along with the other gym challengers, stepped into the battle arena under the guidance of the League staff.

Feeling the enthusiastic cheers from the audience around them, every challenger felt their blood boil.

Ash was equally excited and determined to make a name for himself in the Galar region.

Finally, step onto the battlefield of the Palace Arena in Palace City and face off against Leon, the champion of the Galar region, in a fair and square duel! Defeat him! Become the strongest!

"I finally made my debut on the battlefield at the opening ceremony of the gym challenge!"

"I don't know what to say, but I'm so excited and nervous right now, my whole body is shaking," Hep said, equally excited.

Meanwhile, the camera also focused on Chairman Loz backstage.

He raised his hand to signal, and the room fell silent once again.

"Next, please enjoy the battle performance brought to you by the strongest Pokémon Trainer in the Galar region—Champion Leon!!"

Loz's words were like a bombshell in the venue, instantly igniting the entire atmosphere and pushing the opening ceremony of the gym challenge to another climax.

Countless viewers expressed that this year's tickets were definitely worth it, as they not only got to see the opening ceremony of the Gym Challenge and meet several Gym Leaders and other Galar celebrities like Chairman Rose, but also got to watch a battle exhibition match featuring Champion Leon.