Ripples spread across the pool, with starlight twinkling,
Looking at Hilona, Natsuhiko couldn't help but chuckle and said, "The water in the early spring night is still quite cool."
Besides, the Sinnoh Region is still in the north.
"Mm." Hilona nodded in agreement.
She swung her feet, feeling the soft touch of the cool pool water against her skin, and her brows gradually relaxed.
Her heart started to flutter, like two cute, fair fish swimming in circles in the pool.
The water in the pool also shifted in waves under her influence.
After a moment passed.
Hilona gently swept aside her loose strands of hair, tilted her head like Natsuhiko to gaze at the night sky, with the brilliant stars reflecting in her eyes.
"Have you decided on Suiyi Town?"
"Yeah——"
Natsuhiko stretched with a long yawn and lay on the grass again.
With one hand resting under his head and the other stretched out like a "T".
"What type are you planning to choose?" Hilona's ankle movement slowed down.
"I don't know yet, haha——"
Natsuhiko grinned.
The journey from an ordinary person to a Dojo Leader was fraught with hardships that no one knew about, but from the outcome, all the sacrifices were worth it.
Moreover, being a Dojo Leader.
For Natsuhiko, it might just be a relatively significant milestone on his journey, far from his destination.
However, the choice of the dojo's attribute is indeed a significant factor, as it can largely serve as a gimmick to attract others to the dojo.
"Do you have any suggestions?" Natsuhiko turned his head.
Hilona pondered slightly.
This matter, she had indeed considered for Natsuhiko, standing in his shoes.
"Dragon Type."
Hilona's words were startling, catching Natsuhiko off guard.
"Dragon Type? You really think highly of me..." Natsuhiko smacked his lips and said.
Dragon Type is indeed a very good gimmick.
Because as far as Natsuhiko knew, currently in the Sinnoh Region, there doesn't seem to be a Dragon-type Pokémon dojo.
If Natsuhiko could establish a Dragon-type Pokémon dojo, it would be a very attractive aspect.
After all, in most people's eyes, Dragon-type Pokémon are synonymous with strength.
Furthermore, if he truly wanted to build a Dragon-type dojo, Natsuhiko was not entirely without chances.
The Dragon-type Pokémon Egg about to hatch, his Pokemon Ranch also has the Noivern couple and their children, and even stronger there's the Turtonator, which could serve as a Museum Guardian Pokémon.
Even Tyrantrum would be a good choice.
After all, many gym leaders use Pokémon in dojo battles that are not their main force Pokémon.
Otherwise, for some particularly strong gym leaders, using all their main force Pokémon would leave ordinary trainers with no chance of winning.
The most representative of these is Senri from the Hoenn Alliance, with his Slaking, which even an ordinary Elite Four might not be able to withstand.
A dojo is an organization under the Alliance that serves to practically test young trainers, and its assessment is not solely based on the trainers' strength but also all their qualities, with battles being only one method of assessment.
Furthermore.
Who says that establishing a Dragon-type dojo must mean the Pokémon's attributes have to be Dragon-type?
Having "Dragon" in the name is enough...
Right?
And having "Dragon" in the name is a lot cheaper than having a Dragon type in terms of attributes.
Hilona once again brushed her hair aside and said calmly, "After coming back from the Alliance Headquarters this time, let's go back to Shenhe Town again, it might help you."
"Hmm?"
Natsuhiko looked at her somewhat unexpectedly.
Although Natsuhiko had been to Shenhe Town several times, he hadn't really actively explored some of its secrets.
"Sneaking around, what are you talking about?"
At this moment, another voice came.
The owner of this voice, Natsuhiko didn't even need to turn around to know who it was.
Undoubtedly, it was Lance.
After Natsuhiko disappeared from the gathering, Lance had been looking for him, and finally found Natsuhiko and Hilona sitting by the pool in the backyard.
Despite Xiaochun's repeated attempts to hold Lance back, signaling him not to go.
But Lance still came.
And was confused by the multiple looks Xiaochun threw at him.
What does it mean?
Friends are chatting together, and he wasn't allowed to join?
Then, under Xiaochun's helpless gaze, he walked over to Natsuhiko.
Seeing the two soaking their feet, he didn't shy away, merely imitated them.
"What do you mean by sneaking around?" Natsuhiko glared at him irritably.
Then he explained: "Just talking about what type the dojo should choose."
"Oh?"
Lance became instantly interested.
Natsuhiko's intention to establish a dojo in Sinnoh wasn't really a secret among them.
"Have you decided yet?"
"Hilona suggested that I choose Dragon Type," Natsuhiko said frankly.
Hilona nodded.
For some reason, her face was even redder than before.
Lance's eyes brightened.
"Dragon Type is good, I'm familiar with Dragon Types, Dragon Type... wait, Natsuhiko, do you have any Dragon-type Pokémon?" Lance realized suddenly.
Of all people doubting Natsuhiko not having Dragon types, Lance was the one he couldn't tolerate.
Natsuhiko looked at him.
"How many Dragon types do you have?"
"I...." Lance was momentarily speechless.
The agreement not to talk about each other's weaknesses.
Alright.
Something that everyone tacitly understood, after Natsuhiko said that, was laid bare.
Hilona covered her mouth with a soft laugh, her eyes turning into crescents.
"Seems like you can all breathe easy."
Here comes another.
In a small dress, exuding noble elegance in her demeanor and actions, Flint appeared with a cheerful smile, alleviating Lance's awkwardness.