By the ti Gengar returned ho, it was already 5 PM.
Natsu poked his head out of the kitchen, giving Gengar a suspicious glance.
"Did you sneak off to challenge a Gym again this afternoon?"
"Gengar? ∑(っ°Д°;)っ"
No way, how did Trainer find out?
Seeing Gengar's expression, Natsu could guess most of what had happened, and his The mood is quite complicated.
I told you to balance work and rest, and you went to challenge a Gym during your break?
Half an hour earlier, the system interface had displayed a notification: [Gym Challenge Successful].
Now, seeing Gengar clutching a Badge in its tiny hand, Natsu couldn't help but silently mourn for Gym Leader Takuya.
"I'll return the extra Badge next ti I visit him," Natsu muttered, his expression odd. "Don't want him holding a grudge and coming after Gengar with his main team..."
But honestly, Gengar's current strength was already on par with so of the weaker Gym Leaders' main Pokémon.
What Natsu feared more was Takuya taking a liking to Gengar and secretly slipping it a few more training manuals...
However, Natsu quickly put the "Gengar Gym Challenge" incident out of his mind.
After all, his Pokémon regularly went to the [Tokyo Gyms] dungeon to level up, and Natsu was used to it by now.
"Go wash your hands. Dinner's almost ready," Natsu said.
"Gengar!" Gengar tugged at Natsu's pant leg, hopping up and handing him the phone on the table.
"Hmm, a ssage for ?"
Earlier, Natsu had been busy cooking and left his phone on the dining table, not having ti to check notifications.
Now, reminded by Gengar, he glanced at the screen and noticed a very prominent "Unread ssage."
"Probably another spam text," Natsu muttered, opening the ssage, only to be stunned.
[Dear Mr. Natsu, your 'Gym Invitation' tournant registration has been approved.]
[This year's Regional Tournant will begin with preliminary elimination rounds on October 15th at various venues. Please stay tuned for updates.]
[Your registration number is: 496. We wish you a pleasant tournant experience!]
Natsu was montarily stunned.
I didn't even sign up, and it's already approved?
What's this 'Gym Invitation' thing? Can soone explain this to ?!
Suddenly, Natsu's heart skipped a beat, and he glanced at Gengar beside him.
"Gengar!" Gengar grinned, giving a thumbs-up.
Trainer's schedule is tight, so I took care of the registration!
No need to trouble Trainer with such a small matter!
This all-too-familiar scene left Natsu's mixed emotions.
Not only did you sign up, but you also handled the approval process...
Well done, you've learned to anticipate!
"Participating in the tournant isn't worth it..."
Natsu stroked his chin, his expression serious. "If I send Squirtle, the prize money won't even cover the cost of Potions..."
But the registration had already been approved.
According to the tournant's official introduction, the 'Gym Invitation' seed to grant seeded status, allowing direct advancent to the top 100...
After so thought, Natsu called Takuya for clarification.
Takuya explained, "The registration deadline is tomorrow. I noticed you hadn't signed up yet, so I had Gengar fill out the form for you."
"With the Tokyo Gym's invitation, the approval process is faster."
Takuya chuckled. "It's no big deal. No need to thank ."
Well done!
So that's why Gengar suddenly signed up.
You're clearly holding a grudge and seeking revenge!
Natsu, who had just been sympathizing with Gym Leader Takuya, now felt utterly drained. "May I ask... can I withdraw from the tournant?"
"Withdraw?"
Takuya was taken aback. "The Gym's invitees receive a lot of attention... Withdrawing wouldn't look good..."
Inviting Natsu to participate had been Takuya's kind gesture.
If Natsu didn't even compete and just withdrew, it would seem rather ungrateful.
"I'll participate," Natsu sighed, thinking to himself, I'll just coast through the preliminaries. Even if I lose, at least I'll have given Takuya so face.
After all, the tournant schedule was quite long, spanning nearly half a month.
In that ti, he could develop a new ga and earn more than he would from the tournant.
As for the prize money...
Natsu had already given up on the naive dream of getting rich through tournant winnings.
If I don't end up losing money, I'll be thanking my lucky stars!
"I'm glad you're willing to participate."
Takuya nodded. "With your strength, making it to the top eight should be a breeze!"
"Anyway, do your best!"
Natsu: "Thank you, Gym Leader Takuya!"
Takuya: "No problem!"
Hanging up the phone with mixed emotions, Natsu muttered, "A poor ranking wouldn't look good... Let's set a small goal: make it to the top 64 first."
Gengar had signed him up out of goodwill, and Natsu couldn't really bla it.
Besides, even the top 64 ca with a stipend. No reason not to take it...
With a slacker's mindset, Natsu opened the official tournant information.
He had been thinking that if it were a 6v6 battle, he might as well go ho without even trying.
But before the top 64, the matches were 2v2; from the top 8 onward, they beca 3v3 battles.
On one hand, this highlighted the scarcity of professional Trainers.
On the other hand, the Regional Tournant couldn't compare to the League Tournant.
The 3v3 finals format felt more like the fledgling Alola League.
"I'll send Growlithe when the ti cos," Natsu thought, his delicate mood. "If we lose, it's no big deal. I'll just make so good food for the little ones!"
...
The preparations for the Touran League's various regional tournants were in full swing.
As a precursor to the League Tournant, winning a Regional Championship was a sign of absolute excellence, even in the League Tournant.
Hiroshi, the forr principal of Tokyo tropolitan University, also called to inquire.
Upon hearing that Natsu would be participating, he expressed his satisfaction repeatedly.
Natsu smirked coldly.
Forr Principal, you're celebrating too soon!
Making it to the top 64 would already be an achievent... Do you really think I can win the championship?
anwhile, Hiroshi was arranging next year's referral plan.
As the world's top-ranked Celadon University, it had nurtured industry leaders like Professor Samuel Oak and Professor Rowan.
The referral slots were extrely limited, even at Tokyo tropolitan University.
"Once Natsu finishes the Regional Tournant..."
Hiroshi stroked his white beard, muttering, "I'll recomnd him to study in other leagues and experience the styles of Trainers from different regions!"
League Tournant champions often traveled through multiple leagues before ascending to the champion's throne.
Aside from anomalies like Red and Blue Oak, even soone as talented as Ash Ketchum, the "Aura Guardian," only won his championship in his sixth league.
Principal Hiroshi had high hopes for Natsu.
With Natsu's current strategic strength, revisiting old grounds and winning multiple league championships...
Principal Hiroshi stroked his beard, smiling aningfully.
That doesn't seem too difficult, does it?
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