December 20th, Sunday.The highly anticipated P1 Fighting Championship officially kicked off.
As the most prestigious Fighting-type event in Kanto, it attracted Trainers from all major Alliances.Among the competitors were seasoned Trainers and even Gym Leaders who specialized in Fighting-types.
Among today’s Fighting-type Elites,whether it was Kanto’s Bruno or Unova’s Marshal,both had once claid the P1 Tournant’s Championship Belt.
That’s why martial artists from all over flocked eagerly to this year’s event.
The morning was bright and clear.
“Looks like the opening ceremony’s today.”Lu Ye put on his workout gear and opened a video sent by Blue.
In the video, a sea of people crowded the venue—no less packed than any of the major events before.
“Pretty big turnout,” Lu Ye remarked.
“Well, Trainers from multiple Alliances are here,” Blue smiled.“I’m about to head out too.”
Brock squinted and said, “The committee doesn’t seem to allow Steelix to compete.”“So I’m planning to let Geodude get so training in.”
He was planning to use the opportunity to train a recently caught Pokémon.That idea was inspired by how Lu Ye had entered the Baby Cup several tis.
The prize didn’t really matter—The real point of battle was to have fun.
Lu Ye blinked.Whoa, you’re a type-disadvantage master too, huh?
“You two don’t have to rush.”Lorelei smiled. “I already drew lots for you… No need to queue up in that ss.”
“Lorelei-sis is on the organizing committee?” Blue asked curiously.
“Yup.”“Gah!” Blue smacked her forehead, full of regret.“If I’d known, I’d have asked for a vendor spot inside the venue!”
“This year’s tournant has Mr. Bruno as one of the judges,” said Green.“Mr. Chuck will also be present.”
“You’re not going, Master Green?” Yellow asked.
“Nope,” Green replied. “The outco’s the sa either way.”
Lu Ye was a little surprised.Was there a contender here worthy of that much respect from Green?One of his fellow disciples? Or a visiting master from another Alliance?
“Well, for now I’ll have Sirfetch’d handle the first couple of rounds.”Lu Ye thought aloud:“Once we’re in the Top 16, I’ll send out Squirtle.”
His obsession with reaching the Top 8 was simple: that’s when prizes unlock.
[Quest: I’m Really Not a Fighting Master]
Goal: Reach at least the Top 8 in any division of the P1 Championship.
Reward: Depends on performance.
Judging by past rewards, there might even be a new Berry variety to unlock.Lu Ye was getting bored of the old flavors anyway.
After packing his things,Lu Ye set out for the outdoor arena in the outskirts of Yuhong City.
“Squirtle.”Lu Ye sighed, “We’re only going for three or four days. You don’t need to bring your fish tank!”
Three or four days?!Squirtle’s eyes widened.Out in this kind of wilderness, being exposed for several days?Way too risky!
In the end, Lu Ye still packed up the fish tank and shipped it ahead.Sure, he could’ve stuffed it into “Dora-Gengar’s” pocket dinsion…But sohow, it felt a little wrong to do that to Gengar.
“Gengarrr?”Gengar gave Lu Ye a blank stare, sensing his gaze.No idea what you’re scheming… but it can’t be good!
Lu Ye gave a polite cough.
Among the known participants were Bea, Brock, and others.Surely once on-site, more familiar faces would pop up too.
“Let’s go.”Lu Ye picked up Sylveon and smiled.“Ti for so friendly matches!”
Outskirts of Yuhong City.
Under a deep blue sky, the grass rippled in the breeze.
“Grandpa, hurry up!”A cheerful girl called out, skating lightly down the slope in her rollerblades.
Behind her, a kindly old man walked steadily.He had two long drooping eyebrows, and a Lucario walked by his side.
“Korrina, Grandpa can’t keep up,” he chuckled.
His na was Gurkinn, the guardian of ga Evolution in the Kalos Region.This trip, he had brought his granddaughter to test her skills—and pass on the Key Stone.
The blonde girl with pads and rollerblades grinned brightly.
“Grandpa, do you think we’ll run into strong opponents this ti?”
Gurkinn nodded with a warm smile.“Yes, perhaps even stronger than anyone you’ve t before.”
Instead of being discouraged,Korrina clenched her fists with excitent, eyes shining.
This ti… I’m going to prove myself.And Grandpa will teach
ga Evolution for sure!
“Excuse .”Just then, a gray-haired girl with dark skin and bare feet cupped her fists politely:“Is this the way to the P1 tournant arena?”
“Yup!” Korrina nodded. But when her gaze dropped to the girl’s bare feet and defined muscles, she froze.“Barefoot… Doesn’t that hurt?”
“This is how I temper my mind and body.”Bea replied seriously.“It’s the only way to catch up to my seniors.”
“Seniors? You an…”
Bea said nothing, but her eyes were sharp as blades.
This tournant…I’ll prove myself to Teacher Lu.And make him take
on as a student!
“I’ll be off now.”Bea cupped her fists again and passed the stunned Korrina.
Korrina could feel the heavy aura fade. She was speechless.
“What’s wrong, Little Pickle?”Gurkinn caught up and gave her her nickna with a smile.
“…Nothing,”Korrina shook her head, then bead.
“I just think… Lucario and I need to work twice as hard!”
Fighters from all over the world were gathering in Kanto.
An old man who bore a strong resemblance to Gurkinn—Mustard—received an invitation to judge from the committee.
“The old man’s not going.”The hunched elder, wearing a green baseball jacket, smiled gently.“I’d rather stay ho and train the next generation.”
“I see.”Bruno, the Kanto Fighting Elite, nodded in understanding.
He had always held great respect for the legendary master.If he chose not to attend, Bruno wouldn’t push the matter.
“By the way…” Mustard grinned.“Will Little Lu Ye be competing?”
“Lu Ye… Little Lu?”Bruno blinked at the nickna.
“Well, if this is a celebration of all things Fighting,then he has to be there, right?”Mustard rambled to himself.“If he’s away for a few days, that ans I can sneak in so rank grinding!”
“Sweet!” Master Mustard’s eyes sparkled.
Bruno scratched his head.
He did have so impression of this “Lu Ye.”Even Green, a disciple of Mr. Chuck, had spoken highly of him.Now with Mustard’s personal praise… Bruno couldn’t help getting curious.
“Looks like…”Bruno stroked his chin with his huge palm and smiled.“This year’s tournant…is going to be one hell of a show.”
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