However, what the alliance offers will definitely only be some good direction information.
And there is a lot of information about some of the negative aspects of the alliance now, such as certain underground organizations, which probably won't be disclosed much.
Who would want to bring others into the team and then talk bad about themselves?
And for organizations like the Ethereum Foundation, which have significant influence in the Alola Region, this is equally important.
Of course, the Ethereum Foundation would definitely send people to do some investigations on their own.
Nevertheless, Natsuhiko is quite confident about certain aspects of intelligence information.
Some things he knows might not even be clear to the alliance nowadays.
Natsuhiko initially thought that the person coming to contact him would be ZaoBo.
But thinking about ZaoBo, a person who is sarcastic and mean in secret and is only invested in research, solely wanting to stand out through research, he probably wouldn't care about a "nobody" like Natsuhiko.
With a smile, he gently shook hands with Bico.
"Alola."
Bico was momentarily surprised at his words, then also smiled and replied, "Alola."
Leading Natsuhiko inside.
"It seems Mr. Natsuka has some understanding of our Alola culture."
"Haha — As an intelligence merchant, that's a required course."
"Indeed." Bico laughed lightly, covering her mouth.
"I wonder which region Mr. Natsuka is from?" Bico asked again.
Natsuhiko adjusted his hat.
He thought he should equip himself with a cane to better fit his current identity.
"Sinnoh Region."
As for Bico's question, Natsuhiko also understood.
Considering his identity was unclear, if he couldn't answer some basic questions, there would be no need to proceed further inside.
"Sinnoh Region, huh? I've traveled to the Kanto Region before and heard there's a very powerful organization, something like... Rocket Team?" Bico said with an ambiguous smile.
Natsuhiko's eyes flickered.
He wasn't surprised Bico had traveled to Kanto.
Just like Dan Emperor from Lega Region is currently touring various regions of the alliance?
The Ethereum Foundation, being the largest organization in the Alola Region, the alliance had to grant them some privileges.
Besides, he knew more.
The Ethereum Foundation has intricate ties with the Sinnoh Region.
It's possible the current director of the Ethereum Foundation, Lusamine and her family, are not originally from Alola, but likely from Sinnoh.
Moreover.
The artificial Pokémon Attribute: Null was created by the Ethereum Foundation.
Or should I say Silvally?
Equipped with the "AR system."
A large portion of it was developed based on data recovered from the Water Vein Library in Pastoria City, Sinnoh Region.
There's Silvally that can freely change its attribute by loading discs, and "Creator God" Arceus that changes its attribute based on the stone tablet's power.
It's hard for anyone to believe there isn't any relationship.
After all.
Arceus is often called the "Little Silvally."
Perhaps the Type: Null has already been created.
This is enough to prove the strength of the Ethereum Foundation.
Thinking the Ethereum Foundation isn't competent, is just a small group in society that doesn't understand the difficulty of creating a Divine Beast.
Even if it was created based on part of the original foundation.
"Yes, Rocket Team is indeed a strong organization." Natsuhiko maintained his expression unchanged while speaking words of praise.
"Is it? How does it compare with our Ethereum Foundation?"
"Miss Bico, you're joking."
Ethereum Foundation and Rocket Team?
Is this comparing oneself to an underground organization?
Bico gave a gentle smile, "Did I misspeak?"
Though the words are spoken, it's undoubtedly probing.
Testing whether Natsuhiko is a legitimate businessman.
They at the Ethereum Foundation approach with different attitudes.
Then the two casually chatted about seemingly unrelated, yet subtly probing topics.
Arriving at the end of the hallway in the House of Ether.
Finally.
Bico asked about the piece of information Natsuhiko had Joanna send over.
And it was precisely this information that allowed him to knock on the Ethereum Foundation's door.
"Mr. Natsuka, do you think the claim of having seen the Ultimate Beast, and even seen people walking out from the Ultimate Cave, is true and reliable?"
Indeed.
Natsuhiko knew Lusamine had an almost twisted love for Pokémon, enjoying collecting different species of Pokémon.
In the underground of her private estate, there's a massive collection of Pokémon frozen. These are her "collections."
And the Ultimate Beast is precisely what Lusamine has been chasing, yet hasn't managed to see or collect.
Natsuhiko knew that his statement would certainly catch Lusamine's attention.
This was also the only effective and quickest method he could think of to approach the Ethereum Foundation, to approach Lusamine.
Why approach Lusamine?
Why approach the Ethereum Foundation?
Because in the Alola Region, what the Ethereum Foundation can offer him is unmatched even after the alliance enters the Alola Region for a while.
What help?
To allow the Hunter Guild to enter the Alola Region!
He, who currently doesn't even have a seat, is already considering letting the Hunter Guild enter the Alola Region?
Because when the Alola Region opens, this is destined to be a place of contention for the Hunter Guild.
Because Natsuhiko couldn't just be satisfied with an ordinary seat.
Because to deal with the top seat, Tom Rokicki, he must have a similar status as well.
Because... he saw the possibility of acquiring vast resources in Alola.
Agatha's mission is one part, he also needs to plan for his future.
Planning ahead may ultimately not succeed.
But it must be attempted.
Besides he's currently in the best position.
The current Ethereum Foundation and Lusamine haven't completely turned dark.
Upon hearing, Natsuhiko smiled and said, "I wonder if such a gift could allow me to meet Director Lusamine?"
He didn't answer Bico's question, but instead asked back.
Bico pursed her lips and after a slight thought said, "Actually, Mr. Natsuka, you're not the first one in these years to come to provide this kind of intelligence. But after our investigation, they were all fake."
It's very normal. Given the scale and ability of the Ethereum Foundation as an organization, there wouldn't be a minority wanting to try their luck.
As for their outcome, although Bico didn't say it, Natsuhiko had some idea.
He laughed, "Isn't that precisely why Miss Bico is hosting me?"
She's the one who first screens on behalf of Lusamine.
Bico also smiled and nodded.
The identity card was swiped on the device next to the door.
The high-tech metal door slowly opened.
Inside is an office.
And seated on the opposite side of the door, at the office desk, resting her head, with a head of long golden hair, featuring a remarkably exquisite appearance, showing no traces of time on her face.
Ethereum Foundation President.
Lusamine!
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PS: 5200 words~~Last night corrected typos for an hour and a half, made quite a few corrections, after careful calculations.....I realized I'd rather write more.....