Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

Someone close to being a champion suddenly became a Pokémon professor? She had probably only seen such a genius as Miss Zhulan, who could handle both aspects of life.

"Okay, then let's go directly to the city over there."

Qiao Ran also nodded. If everyone gathered together, it would save him the time of searching one by one.

"...If everything goes well, we should be able to reach the ruins on the island tomorrow."

Unlike Tapu Moo and Tapu Butterfly, the island god of Melemele Island is Kapu Koko, the god of war. Legend has it that he possesses the most violent and belligerent personality. Unlike the pure innocence of Kapu Butterfly and the quiet composure of Tapu Moo, this Tapu may be the most skilled in combat.

Among all the Tapu, its attributes may not be the most difficult for Qiao Ran to deal with, but instead of facing a Tapu that is good at fighting, Qiao Ran would rather fight against Moo Moo or Butterfly.

After all, in the Pokémon world, not every legendary Pokémon that is born with extraordinary power is very warlike and has strong combat experience. Except for exceptions like Sora Aoi who has achieved success through countless battles, most legendary Pokémon, most of the time, just rely on their innate advantages.

Among them, those who are warlike and aggressive have become an extremely rare minority.

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Starting from the easternmost beach of Melemele Island, Qiao Ran and others began to move westward. On this beach, they also saw a small house built on the seashore. That was the research institute of Kukui, the only Pokémon doctor on the island.

However, due to the invasion of the Ultra Beasts, he seemed to have abandoned this place, and the appearance of the hut looked a little crooked.

"Mizuki, this is where you received your first Pokémon, right?"

"Ah."

Qiao Ran noticed that Meiyue was staring at that place and couldn't help but ask. Since coming to this island, Meiyue often stared at certain places in a daze. Indeed, this place still had too many memories for her.

As the place where her adventure began, Miyue naturally remembered these things very clearly.

After leaving the beach, Qiao Ran and the others entered the outskirts of Haole City. In this area, in addition to a huge Pokémon school, Miyue's home is actually here.

When passing overhead, Meiyue also discovered her home, and Qiao Ran couldn't help but ask a question.

"Are you really not going to see it?"

"No need, my mother is not here, and I won't be staying here for very long. I'll come back when I have the chance."

Miyue still shook her head. She came to this area because of moving, and she had not lived in this "home" for very long. Compared with this house, she cared more about the people inside.

And most importantly, she didn't want to slow down the team again because of her own reasons. Moreover, if she landed directly now, they would definitely be surrounded by the Ultra Beasts again. Flying through the sky was already very dangerous, and she couldn't add any more burden.

"Well, wait for the opportunity

Will come again. ”

Qiao Ran looked at her with a smile. Although he really wanted to comfort her right now, he still had to be on guard against those ultimate beasts and there was no way he could do anything unnecessary.

It must not be a very pleasant experience to pass by your home without entering.

It took nearly two hours before Qiao Ran and others, who were approaching from the air, finally saw the shadow of the city. From the appearance, the buildings here were indeed much taller than those in Konik City, and it already had some of the style of a big city.

As a region composed purely of islands, the Alola region does not have very good innate conditions. Not only is the land area not large enough, but some necessary materials can only be imported from other regions. Although Alola also has many unique things, the shortcomings of a place will always determine its development. It is a rare thing for Alola to have such a city now.

"…Who are you?"

Similar to the situation on Akala Island, Qiao Ran and others encountered a group of trainers stationed in the area around the city.

However, unlike the stone wall built with the help of Lizzie on Akala Island, the situation here may be much more shabby, and can only be built with some stone barbed wire. However, as the largest city in Alola, there are still many people who can help here. It can be seen that these trainers are still quite disciplined.

"We are..." Qiao Ran was about to explain after hearing the other party's question, but Miyue and Acerola stepped forward and interrupted him.

"Let us handle the Alola side of things."

"Yes."

Both of them were obviously very familiar with the situation here, and when they stood up, the trainer on the opposite side was stunned.

"Captain Acerola of Ula'ula Island..."

"And this is..."

"I seem to have some impression... Have you ever participated in the island tour?"

Seeing that Miyue and Acerola immediately became friends with the opposing trainers, Qiao Ran could only shrug helplessly. It seemed that they did have some influence in this area. Even Miyue, even if she did not win the league championship, her reputation had already spread.

After learning about Mitsuki and Acerola's identities, these trainers who had been a little wary of them suddenly became friendly.

"Alola! You must have had a hard time coming here from other islands, right?"

"What's the situation on the other islands? Since you can come here, it must be..."

Moreover, they asked excitedly about the situation outside. They had been trapped on the island for a very long time. Some of them had come here from other islands, preparing to find a job in a big city. They did not expect such a thing to happen, and then they were trapped here and unable to escape.

"The other islands are already counterattacking the Ultra Beasts. Tapu Butterfly and Tapu Moo are helping."

Qiao Ran and the others briefly explained the situation, and then followed the trainers into the city.

As the largest city, even if they entered the city, Qiao Ran and others would probably have to spend a lot of time to reach the central area.

Fortunately, there were no other means of transportation on the road, so Qiao Ran and the others could use the power of Pokémon to help them on their way. Other trainers seemed to be doing the same.

Finally, after spending quite some time, the group finally arrived at a small multi-story building, which seemed to be their destination this time.

"This is the current residence of our island king. He is helping to direct the city's defenses against attacks by Ultra Beasts. If you have any questions, you can ask him."

In the Alola region, positions such as the King or Queen of the Island do not actually have much real power in daily life. However, as the spokespersons of the "God of the Island", their existence is more like that of a respected elder. When any difficult problems arise on the island, everyone will think of them first.

And Hala, the king of Melemele Island, is a man who has no airs at all.

After Qiao Ran and the others knocked on the door, a burly old man with white hair and a white beard appeared and opened the door. His skin was a healthy tan, and his face was resolute. Although he looked a certain age, his body was still full of strength, like a human-shaped iron palm warrior.

"Alola."

He first greeted the large group of people in front of him, and then he saw several very familiar faces.

"...Acerola...Mizuki? And you guys?"

"Chairman Lusamine?"

Unlike other trainers, only a few of the young trainers recognized Lusamine's identity as the chairman, but Hala, as the king of the island, had met Lusamine more than once.

But...how on earth did such a large group of people gather together?

"You guys come in first. Since you're here, you must have come from another island, right? Are you tired?"

Hara smiled generously, then moved his huge body away and showed it to the crowd.

People made way.

"This is my temporary residence. My original house in Lili Town... that place is no longer safe because there are too many Ultra Beasts."

Hala didn't originally live in the city. Rather than the hustle and bustle of the city, he preferred to live near Kapu Mingming. Besides, that was also his hometown.

After welcoming everyone into his house, Hala scanned their faces. Although there were many faces he didn't recognize, as a Pokémon trainer proficient in fighting attributes, in addition to training Pokémon, he was also training his own body at the same time. He also felt a very strong aura from these people.

This feeling is enough to reflect their strength.

These people must be very good trainers.

"...A competitive hairy crab."

Suddenly, Hala released his Pokémon, a crab-shaped Pokémon covered with white hair. However, the amazing thing was that its claws were not really claws like those of other crabs, but were like two huge "fists". Moreover, its whole body had very strong muscles and was full of explosive power.

"Go to the research institute and inform Dr. Kukui and Captain Ilima, and bring them over."

Hala obviously realized the importance of the matter, so he sent out his Pokémon and prepared to call all the stronger trainers on the island. Although Qiao Ran and others had not spoken yet, the identities of Lusamine, Acerola and Mizuki were enough for him to treat them in this way.

Moreover, to be able to appear here now, they must have broken through the blockade of the Ultimate Beasts outside. Hala was also quite interested in why they could do this.

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Qiao Ran and the others sat down in the living room, and everyone briefly introduced themselves to Hala. However, before they could start talking in depth, the competitive hairy crab that Hala had sent out earlier called over the two people that Hala had wanted to call.

One of them was a tall and strong man with brown skin in his thirties, wearing only a white coat on his upper body. He also wore a white hat on his head and green-framed glasses on his face that had a very "scientific style".

The other one was a young man with pink-brown hair and brown skin. Although he was dressed quite simply, his attitude was meticulous.

Seeing these two people appear, Qiao Ran recognized their identities almost at a glance. The one in the white coat was obviously Dr. Kukui from Alola, and the other one was the captain of the ordinary department on the island, Ilima.

However, Qiao Ran couldn't help but think of another very strange thing in his mind.

In Kaniko City, the island queen and two captains are all women, but when it comes to Mitsuki's hometown, it's completely the other way around...

And coincidentally, all three of them have brownish skin, which is hard not to feel strange. Could this be some regional characteristic of this island? Could Mitsuki's skin color change after staying here for so long?

Chapter 712 [Dr. Kukui]

"It's just right that you guys are here too."

The island king, Hala, first greeted the two visitors.

"Mizuki, Acerola, you all know each other, right?"

"of course."

Kukui and Ilima both nodded. As the captain, they knew Acerola, of course, and Mitsuki was also a junior who left a very deep impression on them.

"Hello, Doctor." Mitsuki stood up and greeted Kukui. She had great respect for the doctor who gave her her initial Pokémon.

Moreover, I heard that when the crisis occurred, it was the doctor and his wife who helped his mother evacuate the dangerous place. This is a favor that can never be repaid.

"Mizuki... well, it's been a while since I last saw you. You seem to have grown quite a bit."

Professor Kukui nodded in satisfaction. Although he hadn't contacted Mitsuki directly, he had been keeping tabs on her progress through the various captains and friends. Mitsuki's progress, in particular, had moved even this seasoned professor.

If nothing unexpected happens, he really hopes that Mitsuki, or some other trainer, can reach that level and take up the banner of Alola.

pity.

"I was hoping that your trainers would grow up and participate in the first Pokémon League in Alola that I organized. I didn't expect it to fail in the end, hahahaha."

Despite his depressing words, Kukui still smiled, his hands on his hips. This doctor was truly different from the meticulous doctors in other regions. Not only did he maintain a constant smile, but his well-trained body looked nothing like a scientific researcher, but rather a masked wrestler leaping from a ring.

"It's a shame for the Alola League. This is indeed the first step for Alola to go global."

The King of the Island, Hara, also shook his head. As an old man in the Alola region, he was not very optimistic about the prospects of the so-called "alliance" at first. However, after being persuaded by his disciple, Kukui, the first Pokémon Doctor in Alola,

His attitude also changed a lot.

Kukui has indeed learned a lot from the outside world and has been promoting the progress of Alola.

A few acquaintances chatted for a while, and then it was almost time for Qiao Ran and others to introduce themselves to each other. After all, except for the locals like Acerola, the others didn't know each other.

but……

The only thing Qiao Ran wanted to complain about was that, although except for Hala who occupied a sofa alone, all the other people present were girls, and he knew that Kukui and Ilima had nowhere else to sit, but when they sat on his left and right, especially when Kukui's muscular body flashed beside him, Qiao Ran still felt that the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Among the introductions from everyone, Mei and Qiao Ran were both trainers who had not made any real name for themselves, so there was nothing much to say when introducing themselves. Every time it was Zhulan's turn to introduce herself, she would always scare a lot of people.

"Varied……"

Kukui just froze in place.

"Is he actually the Sinnoh Champion?"

As an Alola who had ventured out of Alola, Kukui had naturally heard of the Sinnoh Alliance. However, his adventure was more than ten years ago. After returning to Alola, he devoted himself to research and alliance building, and rarely cared about things outside.

"...I challenged the Kanto League back then and was defeated by a trainer wearing a cape and using Dragon Pokémon. He seems to be the champion now."

Unlike others, Kukui does have a rough idea of ​​what he considers to be "champion strength" in his mind. Unlike the Alola region where he lives, there are trainers in other regions who are much more powerful than the King of the Island.

"Champion is just a title. I am also a mythologist, Dr. Kukui."

Zhulan smiled. She didn't want to attract so much attention, although it seemed like this every time she introduced herself.

"If you can, you don't have to use any honorifics for me. I've also reviewed your research paper on Pokémon moves. It's indeed the first paper in the world to provide such a thorough study of Z-moves."

"Where, where..."

Listening to Zhulan's words, Kukui scratched his head in embarrassment. Although he was indeed very outstanding in Alola, he knew that he was still far behind in the world.

"I just researched something unique to Alola, so I took advantage of a loophole."

"There's no such thing as loopholes in scientific research. Without solid evidence, it simply can't be done."

Zhulan and Kukui started flattering each other directly. Hara on the side couldn't help but watch while drinking tea. As expected of scholars from other regions, they spoke in the same way as Kukui.

The business exchanging of praise ended, and Qiao Ran and the others began to talk about the purpose of their visit and information on other islands.

On Ula'ula Island, the Ultra Beasts had been largely eliminated. Most had been captured in Poké Balls and were being managed by members of the Aether Foundation. Researchers were able to obtain the necessary data to prevent similar incidents in the future. It was likely that similar actions had already begun on Akala Island.

However, if there is a chance in the future, Qiao Ran and others may have to send these Ultimate Beasts back to the space where they are. No matter what, the Ultimate Beasts are also invasive species from other worlds.

"Wait, I have a question. What's going on with what you said about Tapu on other islands also helping to expel the Ultra Beasts?"

As Qiao Ran and the others recounted the events bit by bit, Hala still had some questions. For example, what happened to the Tapu on the other islands? Was it that only their Melemele Island was special, and the Tapu on the island didn't come out to help?

"...Is it possible that you helped with something?"