He didn't bother with any trivial matters, whether it was the Dojo or the Hunter Guild, he left it all to the people below.
During Pokémon training, he tried to emulate the top-level Energy Blocks sent over, attempting to learn a little from them.
Or he would be writing papers.
With the strong support of the League, the paper on "Beauty" was almost finished; the only thing left was to publish it.
Due to the League's interest in promoting the Gorgeous Competition, they provided significant support for the paper on "Beauty".
Natsuhiko also received considerable resource support.
The biggest beneficiary of this was undoubtedly the Feebas that Natsuhiko brought back along with Milotic.
Like Eevee before, Feebas slowly accepted Natsuhiko's presence and underwent a certain degree of training.
Although its strength wasn't impressive, its talent was quite good, with significant room for improvement.
And after dismissing the Rocket Team trio for a week.
Natsuhiko knew the time was about right.
Because.
Hilona completely put aside the "Egg Group" research with Dr. Yamanashi and Professor Elm, and returned to Sinnoh.
The first thing she did was find Natsuhiko.
In a tastefully decorated café in Suiyi Town.
The two sat by the window.
Natsuhiko looked at the beautiful lady in front of him, resting her head and gazing out the window.
Silence was maintained within the rich aroma of the coffee.
After a while.
Hilona slowly opened her mouth: "Suiyi Town has changed a lot."
With a hint of amazement.
Natsuhiko bowed his head and took a small sip of coffee, smiling: "Thanks to the League's supportive policies and Flint and his Devon Company's investment."
Hilona nodded noncommittally.
Without a doubt, the biggest beneficiary of Suiyi Town's development was Natsuhiko, the Dojo Leader.
But he and Suiyi Town were mutually beneficial, and profits came naturally.
As you walked the streets, you could hear many praise-filled words about Natsuhiko, with worship being the most predominant tone.
"You know Alola's 'Island Competition', right?"
After the lament, Hilona asked.
"Of course."
"Are you ready?"
"Just about."
Hilona, holding a small spoon, gently stirred her cup of coffee, seemingly hesitating about something.
Natsuhiko noticed her hesitation and proactively asked: "What's wrong?"
Hilona lifted her head and glanced at Natsuhiko.
That glance immediately made Natsuhiko feel unsettled.
Then he saw her take out her phone, slender fingers sliding casually across the screen, revealing a photo displayed on it.
On it.
Was a young man in a black suit holding his hat, riding a pure White Dragon.
It was the scene of Natsuhiko being recognized by White Dragon Reshiram in Aindoak.
"Tsk, quite handsome."
Natsuhiko clicked his tongue, with a hint of narcissism.
But then, Hilona swiped her finger.
The photo on the screen changed.
The second photo has less clarity, but with special magnification treatment, you can still see the action in the dense Black Mist holding the hat.
The difference is, under him, the dragon changed from White Dragon to a completely emerald green dragon.
Rayquaza.
Natsuhiko's smile suddenly stiffened.
Hilona had been closely watching Natsuhiko's face after swiping through the photos, and when she saw the unnatural expression on his face, her eyes flashed with a "just as expected" look.
"It's pretty handsome too, isn't it?"
"Cough, cough! Umm... it's okay, I suppose."
Seeing his embarrassed look, Hilona revealed a girlish triumphant smile.
"Was it you?"
"How could that be?!" Natsuhiko promptly denied.
Just as he lifted his head to try to pretend, he met Hilona's gaze.
Almost immediately, Natsuhiko surrendered.
Lying while looking straight into Hilona's eyes was practically a hellish difficulty.
Seeing Natsuhiko dare not meet her gaze, Hilona was almost ninety percent sure.
She smiled, covering her mouth lightly, eyes forming crescent moons, with a hint of mischievousness.
"Hmph, you're good at laying low."
Natsuhiko rubbed his forehead.
Was it his intention to lay low?
In the group, he didn't even dare to show up, okay?
Every time he saw the chat content in the group, especially when Wusong pointed out the similarities between several images.
Natsuhiko just wanted to tell Wusong, sending you to be an Elite Four is truly beneath you, you should be a detective, the kind that never works overtime, going wherever there's trouble.
"Alright, alright." Natsuhiko yielded.
Raising his hand, he seriously said: "But this incident really brings me no benefit."
Hilona did agree with this.
Natsuhiko's influence recently had become somewhat excessive.
Even though there was much speculation online, as long as he didn't voluntarily admit it, it was ultimately just speculation.
"Don't worry, I won't say anything." Hilona stirred her coffee.
Natsuhiko relaxed a little.
Hilona was trustworthy.
Then he heard her ask: "Did you tell Lance and Kona?"
"No." Natsuhiko shook his head decisively.
Hilona's lips curved into a charming arc.
"Back to the main topic." Her pale lips lightly touched the white porcelain cup, then put down the coffee cup seriously, "Do you know the Z Pure Crystal?"
"Hmm?"
Then he saw Hilona take out a small box, similar to the one Adick had given Natsuhiko, with the Ethereum Foundation's logo on it.