Hilona opened the box and said softly, "This is our share from Sinnoh. Elite Four Kikuno means for us to make our own choice."
Another orange Z Pure Crystal.
But this one Natsuhiko recognized.
Within the crystal-clear core, a black clenched fist was engraved inside.
Fighting Z.
Didn't the Ethereum Foundation give out exclusive Z Pure Crystals to everyone?
Think carefully.
Among the outstanding young people in the Unova Region, it seems that no one uses Eevee, even if there were, it would have evolved once it reached a certain level of strength.
As for them in Sinnoh, whether it's Hilona or him, Da Ye, Wusong, or Aliu, they seldom focus on Fighting-type Pokémon.
The only one is Ali from Veil City.
Giving you a Z Pure Crystal, but not one that can find a suitable user, is indeed a strategy.
Hilona pushed the box in front of Natsuhiko.
"Professor Oak said, to use a Z Pure Crystal, you need to pair it with a Z Bracelet, and supposedly it needs some sort of recognition. It seems whoever we give it to won't be able to use it, so you should keep it."
Natsuhiko is an excellent researcher, and maybe he can figure out how to use the Z Pure Crystal quickly.
"No." Natsuhiko pushed the box back. "This thing is really only suitable for you and Da Ye here in Sinnoh. It's useless to give it to me."
"Hm?" Hilona was taken aback.
"From what I know, this is a Fighting-type Z Pure Crystal, or Fighting Z. Only your Lucario and Da Ye's Infernape are suitable; the rest of us don't have the corresponding Pokémon." Natsuhiko explained.
"Fighting Z?" Hilona murmured, looking at the orange pure crystal in the box.
"However, to use the Z Pure Crystal, you do need a Z Bracelet, which can only be found in the Alola Region."
"But..."
"I already have one."
As he spoke, Natsuhiko took out an Eevee Z Pure Crystal and showed it to Hilona.
"This is..."
Then Natsuhiko briefly explained the situation.
After hearing it.
Hilona sighed, "Just as expected of the 'Hero of Truth'."
Natsuhiko was at a loss for words.
He continued, "I think every major regional alliance probably has a piece of it, and they will definitely end up with contestants in this competition. It's necessary to educate everyone about it when we arrive in the Alola Region, so we're not left behind."
"You seem to know a lot?" Hilona blinked.
Natsuhiko smiled and took out a document.
"Deputy Chief of the 'UB Countermeasures Department' of the International Criminal Police?"
Hilona looked at the identification in amazement.
How, after just a short time of not seeing him, had Natsuhiko not only become a 'Hero of Truth' but also a deputy chief in the international police?
The change was too swift.
"The 'UB Countermeasures Department' is a special department of the International Criminal Police aimed at the Alola Region. It has been operating there for years, and I have access to certain data, hence my familiarity."
It had to be said, this identity gave Natsuhiko a good excuse regarding matters in the Alola Region.
This explanation worked well, and Hilona didn't insist further in this regard.
In fact, Natsuhiko was also curious to see if Hilona would use a Z Move along with those odd gestures....
He clicked his tongue.
The scene might be quite something.
He didn't really dare to imagine.
Over the past month or so.
Actually, Natsuhiko was also trying to explore the use of Z Pure Crystals and Z Moves.
Although he had a "Radiant Stone" instead of a Z Bracelet, a Z Bracelet is only for easier carrying, making it more convenient for a Trainer to utilize the power within, to unlock the special energy in the Z Pure Crystal.
Natsuhiko attempted this.
Even without making the "Radiant Stone" into a Z Bracelet, he could use his superpower as a link to call upon its energy to activate the energy within the Z Pure Crystal.
This point.
It's somewhat similar to a Mega Evolution Stone's Mega Evolution.
He had some experience.
As for the movements accompanying the use of a Z Pure Crystal for a Z Move, they are actually to make the release of the energy within the Z Pure Crystal more compatible.
Thus, Natsuhiko wondered if it's possible to make the movements simpler or possibly without movements at all.
Through his attempts, he discovered that movements are indeed a crucial step for every ordinary Trainer.
But.
That's for ordinary Trainers.
Natsuhiko is a Superpower User.
After several attempts, he found that movements help Trainers relax, making them more compatible with the Z Pure Crystal, closer to the spirit of the Pokémon, allowing the energy of the Z Pure Crystal to affect the Pokémon.
So he thought, could superpower be used to replace those movements?
With continuous simulation and testing.
He found that when carrying a Z Pure Crystal and "Radiant Stone," performing these actions causes the brain's frequency to change in a special way, using unique spirit and willpower to activate the Z Pure Crystal.
Although he hasn't completely skipped the movements, controlling his own consciousness and spirit with superpower to simulate the frequency can simplify the movements to some extent.
At least, it made him feel less embarrassed.
In the future.
With continuous attempts, it's not impossible to entirely omit movements.
However, these results are only suitable for him, suitable for some capable superpower users.
For ordinary people who cannot control spirit and willpower, it is not applicable.
If Hilona wants to use it, she still needs to perform the actions.
This is probably one reason why even when Z Pure Crystals and Z Moves become somewhat popular in the future, the majority of Trainers still prefer using Mega Evolutions.
After all, everyone has a sense of shame.
Especially when one's status reaches a certain level, that sense of shame still exists to some extent.
No one wants to do an awkward dance in a grand competition, under the watchful eyes of everyone, right?
The two continued to chat about various topics.
Including the Alola Region, the significance of this competition, and finally, the training and battles of Pokémon.
"There's still a few days left, how about we practice some battles?" Hilona suggested.
After a brief thought, Natsuhiko didn't refuse.
With only a few days remaining, temporarily practicing tactics is a good choice.
He also wanted to see how much Hilona has improved over this time, giving him a general understanding of his opponents in this competition, and allows him to prepare psychologically.
And while the two were training against each other.
In the Alola Region, it was finally presented on TV and the internet by the alliance.
Indicating.
That the long-awaited Alola Region is fully open!
Countless Trainers and tourists from various regions flocked to Alola.
The subsequent publicity for the "Island Competition" jointly held by the newly formed Alola Alliance and Ethereum Foundation spread extensively throughout the entire alliance.
Many Trainers felt excited when they heard the news.
A competition covering seven major regions.
This excitement is even more intense than the "Lily Youth Competition" back then.
The economy of the Alola Region was greatly stimulated.
No matter what the result of the competition will be in the end.
The Alola Alliance was the first to gain substantial profits.