This used to be Nari Omiki's research institute, later handed over to Kukui and Barnett, while Nari Omiki focused on being the dean.
Just not sure why Dr. Kukui wasn't around.
This man who became a doctor by relying on the research of Pokémon techniques.
He has another hidden identity.
The Royal Masked Man!
He is the idol of countless children in the Alola Region, even Barnett is a loyal fan of the "Royal Masked Man".
Walking out of the research institute's gate.
I saw Hilona standing under a tree in the courtyard, looking up at something.
Walking over with a smile, I said, "Why didn't you go to Haoaole City with Wusong and the others?"
Haoaole City is the largest and most prosperous city in the Alola Region, located on Melemele Island.
Upon hearing the voice, Hilona didn't turn around.
She gently tucked the golden strands of hair behind her ear, saying:
"I'm still more curious about the Pokémon in the Alola Region."
Is that so?
Following her gaze.
I saw a cat-like Pokémon perched on the treetop, gently licking its paws, with its eyes glancing sideways at Hilona and Natsuhiko under the tree, looking quite proud.
"It's a Litten."
Natsuhiko chuckled.
The red and black fur is its best identification mark.
"A Litten?" Hilona mused.
It seems that among Hilona's Pokémon, indeed, there's a lack of a Fire Type.
But in Natsuhiko's view, even though Litten looks alright before evolution, its final evolved form doesn't match Hilona's style at all.
"The final evolution form, Red Flame Roaring Tiger, a Fire Type and Dark Type Pokémon, can also be called the 'Universe's First Tiger' or 'Insect Tiger'.
"Hmm?"
Hilona turned her head, looking at Natsuhiko, her face full of confusion.
"'Universe's First Tiger' still makes sense, what does 'Insect Tiger' mean?"
Natsuhiko grinned without explaining further.
"Let's go, let's take a look at Haoaole City together. It's said there's some really good food."
"Is that so?"
Hilona's eyes brightened slightly, licking her pink lips.
No matter how beautiful a girl is, their resistance to delicious food is always weak.
Especially those girls who never seem to gain weight no matter how much they eat.
...
...
Haoaole City.
A highly modernized metropolis.
The influx of large crowds has made the already bustling Haoaole City even more lively.
A group from Sinnoh gathered in Haoaole City.
Outside the Malasada chain, located between the city and the port, there was an even larger gathering.
Finally squeezing out of the crowd, the group found themselves in the square outside the Malasada chain, leaning against the railing, looking at the nearby forest and the further ocean, eating delicious Malasadas, chatting and laughing.
"Wusong, do you think the 'Hero of Ideal' from Unova has anything to do with Natsuhiko?"
Da Ye, who always enjoys the excitement, took a big bite of the delicious Malasada, raising his eyebrows as he asked.
Wusong lightly pushed his glasses, glanced at the expressionless Natsuhiko, "I'm off the clock, not in deduction mode. However... it's not impossible."
Natsuhiko's expression remained unchanged.
Being talked about the entire way, he's become immune to it.
You all say whatever you want, I just won't admit, even Rayquaza.
"Nuh me~~"
Victini took half a Malasada from Hilona's hand, affectionately nuzzling against her cheek.
Just with a few Malasadas, Little V was successfully "bought" by Hilona.
Hilona gently tapped Victini's small nose, laughing happily.
Among them, they from Sinnoh had arrived relatively early.
As far as Natsuhiko knew, Lance from Kanto and Flint from Hoenn hadn't arrived yet.
"Nuh me!!"
Suddenly.
Holding a Malasada, Victini was stunned, pointing its little finger towards the forest not far away.
"What's the matter?"
Following the direction of Victini's finger.
Natsuhiko couldn't help but pause.
"That Pokémon is..." The others also noticed in that direction.
"Kapu-Mingming?!" Natsuhiko murmured.
This feels like Master Ash's treatment, just arriving at Melemele Island and encountering Melemele Island's Island Guardian God "Head of the Desert Emperor".
"Kapu~~"
Kapu-Mingming's soft call echoed in their ears.
The next second.
Bathed in a cascade of falling golden crystals, Kapu-Mingming flew towards them.
Standing next to Natsuhiko, Da Ye tugged Natsuhiko's clothes.
"'Hero', it's coming over."
Natsuhiko gave him an exasperated glance, "I see it."
His eyes shimmered with psychic abilities, using telepathy to attempt contacting Kapu-Mingming, wanting to ask if it had something to convey or needed help with anything.
Generally speaking, as long as the Island God is not angered or the island's stability is not disrupted, it won't initiate an attack.
Kapu-Mingming is considered one of the more temperamental and violent ones among them.
But as long as its mood isn't disturbed, it won't attack proactively.
However, before Natsuhiko could inquire, Kapu-Mingming's voice appeared in Natsuhiko's mind.
"Hero of Truth and Ideal..."
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