You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer

Chapter 491

Chapter 491

July 1, 226 of the League Calendar.

Alola region, Melemele Island, Hauole City.

The plane pierced through the clouds and slowly landed on the airport runway.

Outside the porthole, the sea, bathed in sunlight and shimmering with golden light, drew ever closer, so bright it was almost blinding.

Kanna leaned against the porthole, her forehead pressed against the glass, her breath condensing into a cloud of mist on the surface.

She stared at the blue sky she had never seen before, her mouth agape.

A small nebula floated above her head, and her starlight-like eyes gazed out the window, revealing a rare hint of curiosity.

Although it came from the universe and had seen countless planets, this was the first time it had ever seen such a warm island surrounded by sunlight and seawater.

Needless to say, the blue cotton bird was so excited that it fluttered around in Kanna's arms from the moment the plane began to land, its little wings making Kanna's hair all messed up. It only calmed down after Kanna gently patted its head.

The moment the staircase unfolded, a wave of heat hit us.

It was a heat completely different from that on Qiming Island.

The sun was shining too brightly, and the sky was so blue it looked like it had been washed with water; you couldn't even find a single cloud.

A petite figure was the first to fly out of the exit.

"Hooray~ Hoopa is number one!"

Hupa emerged from the ring, did a somersault in the air, and her little face was full of pride.

Behind it, an orange-red figure appeared, its small wings flapping rapidly, its face full of defiance.

"Tini!"

If you're so capable, then don't use your magic ring!

Bictini chased after him angrily, his V-shaped ears trembling slightly with excitement.

It was clearly the first to rush out, but Hoopa instantly teleported in front of it using a circular motion.

Hoopa turned his head and made a face at Victini, sticking out his tongue and rolling his eyes.

"Hehehe, let's use the Huba! Let's use the Huba!"

The two little ones were chasing each other on the gangway.

However, the two little ones' playful fighting didn't last long.

Soon, they were attracted by the scenery in front of them and stopped at the same time.

"Tini..."

Victini floated in mid-air, its little wings forgetting to flap, and slowly descended, landing on Xia Chi's shoulder.

Those big, sky-blue eyes gazed into the distance, unblinking.

"Wow..."

Hoopa poked half his body out of the ring, forgetting to retract the magic ring.

The scenery before me is like a painting.

The blue sky looked as if it had been splashed with paint, stretching from overhead to the horizon without a single blemish.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the clouds, spreading a golden ribbon across the sea, like a road leading into the distance.

Coconut groves stretch along the coastline, their tall trunks swaying gently in the sea breeze, their broad leaves rustling softly.

The azure sea stretches from near to far, its color gradually changing from light green to deep blue, spreading layer upon layer towards the horizon.

"How is it? Although it's also an island, the scenery is quite different from Qiming Island, isn't it?"

Xia Chi walked up from behind, dragging a suitcase in her hand and carrying Kanna's small backpack on her shoulder.

With sunglasses perched on his head, reflecting the sunlight, he did indeed look like he was on vacation.

He walked to the gangway, followed the gaze of the two little ones, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Bictini and Hoopa nodded in unison, their movements so synchronized as if they had rehearsed.

"Tini!"

"It's truly different; it's a landscape Hoopa has never seen before!"

Kanna, who was holding Nebula, was also amazed by the scene before her.

She stood on the gangway, holding Little Nebula in one arm and gripping the handrail tightly with the other, her mouth agape and her eyes wide open.

Xia Chi smiled, not surprised by the children's reaction.

After all, the Alora region is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.

Meile Meile Island, in particular, is only slightly larger than Shanghai, yet it encompasses several natural landscapes, including volcanoes, forests, and plateaus.

From rainforests to arid plains, from volcanic craters to coral reefs, from mist-shrouded mountaintops to sun-drenched beaches—

These landscapes, which should have been scattered all over the world, were all casually crammed into this small island by Arceus.

It is truly a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

"Let's go."

Xia Chi clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention back.

"We're staying here for a month, so you have plenty of time to experience it."

Kanna nodded, but her gaze lingered on him.

She kept looking back as she walked, her steps unsteady, almost missing a step before being gently supported by Dragonite's wing.

Bictini landed back on Xia Chi's shoulder, its little paws clutching his collar, its eyes still unwilling to leave the sea.

Hoopa, however, had regained its energy, floating around Xia Chi, sometimes darting to the left and sometimes popping up from the right, muttering, "One month! Hoopa is going to travel all over Alola!"

Xia Chi, dragging her suitcase, led Kanna and a group of elves across the jet bridge and into the terminal building.

A blast of cold air hit me, a stark contrast to the heat outside.

Kanna shuddered, and Xia Chi simply tossed the Victini to her so she could hold it.

The arrival area was crowded with people.

Xia Chi was tall, and his gaze swept across the crowd, landing at the exit.

"Dr. Xia Chi, over here!"

A loud voice came from the crowd.

Xia Chi looked closely and saw a man in a floral beach outfit waving at her.

He was thin, with a healthy tan, and wore sunglasses. He smiled, revealing a set of white teeth.

It was Dr. Kukui, whom he had contacted before setting off.

This year's Masters Tournament is being held in the Alola region, and Dr. Kukui, who is also the Alola champion, is naturally the host.

Although his title of "champion" is somewhat undeserved—

There is no traditional Pokémon League in the Alola region, so his championship title is more of an honorary one.

But in the hearts of the Alora people, his status is no different from that of a true champion.

Xia Chi led Kanna and Miaoha over.

"Aloha, Dr. Kukui!"

Xia Chi greeted everyone in the local dialect, adapting to the local customs.

Dr. Kukui laughed heartily, strode forward, and extended his hand.

"Aloha! Very accurate, Dr. Xia Chi, long time no see."

His handshake was firm, and his smile was infectious, like the warm sunshine of Alora.

When Xia Chi went to the Galar region, he provided commentary on the Multi-Attribute Expert Tournament, and Dr. Kukui was one of the participants.

The two had met once before; they weren't very familiar with each other, but they weren't strangers either.

Xia Chi remembered that Dr. Kukui played well in that match. Although he lost to Leon in the end, his Incineroar left a deep impression on everyone.

Xia Chi laughed and said, "Yes, the last time we met I was watching your match from the commentary booth, and this time we'll be facing off against each other."

After the Eight Masters Tournament was changed to the Ten Masters Tournament, the tournament format also changed.

The top six regional champions in the Pokémon International Battle League rankings qualify directly for the main tournament, while the bottom four will have to compete in qualifiers to determine the two main tournament spots.

Unfortunately, the Eastern Empire and Alola regions are the two regions with the lowest scores, ranking second to last.

In other words, even before entering the main competition, there is a high probability that Xia Chi and Dr. Kukui will meet.

Dr. Kukui was well aware of this.

He scratched his head with a wry smile, and the floral shirt swayed with his movement, making the hibiscus flowers on it seem to dance.

"I just hope I don't draw you, otherwise it would be too embarrassing for me, the host, not to even make it into the main tournament."

He spoke in a relaxed tone, as if he were joking, but the seriousness in his eyes was undeniable.

He wasn't exaggerating; Xia Chi's current strength is undeniable.

If he were to field Reshiram, "Battle Dragon" Milton, and all these legendary Pokémon, all the other champions combined wouldn't be enough to defeat him.

Even if he only uses "ordinary" Pokémon that he has bred himself, such as Meowth, Winged Wing, Tyranitar, and Dragonite, Xia Chi's strength is recognized as being in the top tier of champions.

She is even slightly above veteran champions Cynthia and Dante.

Dr. Kukui was well aware of all this.

Xia Chi wasn't overly modest. In response to Kukui's words, he joked, "That's easy, just rig the draw and separate us, right?"

Kukui chimed in, chuckling, "Don't spell it out. If you've already said it out loud, how am I supposed to operate behind the scenes?"

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The two looked at each other and smiled.

The Alola region is very generous; they even built a "Master Village" specifically for this Masters Tournament.

The place is home to only ten contestants, but it covers dozens of acres of land.

It's important to know that Hauerle is not some backwater. As the capital of the Alola region and one of the world's most famous tourist cities, it's a place where land is incredibly valuable.

Ordinary tourists have to book a sea-view room several months in advance, and the price is outrageously expensive.

This demonstrates the Alola League's wealth and the importance they place on this event.

Xia Chi arrived at the place where he would be staying for a month in a luxury minibus arranged by Dr. Kukui.

The car stopped in front of a huge wrought iron gate, which opened automatically, revealing a driveway flanked by palm trees. The car slowly drove along the driveway, circled a small fountain, and finally stopped in front of a three-story building.

It's more like a seaside estate than a seaside villa.

White walls, blue roof, floor-to-ceiling windows that stretch from the ceiling to the floor, reflecting the distant sea and sky.

There is a neatly trimmed lawn in front of the door, and at the end of the lawn is an infinity pool. The water of the pool merges with the sea in the distance, making it impossible to distinguish where the pool ends and the sea begins.

There were several lounge chairs next to the pool, with white parasols over them, and chilled drinks and fruit laid out under the umbrellas.

Even Xia Chi, who already had his own small island, couldn't help but click his tongue slightly in amazement.

The spectacle was even more extravagant than he had imagined.

"Although I'd love to have a thrilling Pokémon battle with you, you just got off the plane and probably aren't in the mood, so I won't bother you."

After Dr. Kukui dropped Natsuchi off at his destination, he discreetly and voluntarily left.

He stood at the door, not going inside, but just smiling and waving at Xia Chi.

"Tomorrow, I'll definitely be there for you tomorrow."

Xia Chi said.

"It's a deal!"

Dr. Kukui gave a thumbs up, turned and walked towards the minibus, then turned back after a few steps.

"By the way, there's a night market in Aole City tonight, it's very lively, you can take the kids there."

"Okay, thanks."

The minibus drove away, its engine noise fading behind the palm trees.

Xia Chi stood at the door, watching the car leave, then turned around and looked at the huge house in front of her.

"Let's go inside and take a look at our temporary new home."

After seeing Dr. Kukui off, it was nearly seven o'clock.

However, the Alola region is known for its late sunsets, and it's still light out right now.

The sun hung not far above the sea level, turning the entire sky orange-red.

The sea surface was covered with scattered gold, which rippled gently with the waves, dazzling the eyes.

Xia Chi first settled Kanna and the elves into their respective rooms.

This villa has many rooms, and there is a terrace on the third floor that overlooks the entire sea.

Kanna's room is on the second floor, at the far east end, with a window facing the sea, where she can see the sunrise in the morning.

Xia Chi helped her carry her luggage inside, then drew back the curtains, and sunlight instantly flooded the entire room.

"This is your room. Do you like it?"

Kanna stood by the window, her little face glowing in the sunlight, while the little Nebula in her arms felt warm and cozy, letting out a comfortable "Moo-goo".

"like!"

She nodded vigorously, her voice filled with surprise, "So beautiful..."

Ice Vulpix had already jumped onto the bed, stomping around on the blankets and leaving a few small claw marks.

After settling in, Xia Chi started thinking about what to eat.

Without a doubt, the first meal in Alora must be a local specialty. However, the kitchen was empty, so Fa Jie and Latias had no way to cook.

"Let's go out to eat."

Xia Chi clapped his hands and gathered everyone together, "I'll show you the taste of Alola."

The night market in Ho Olo is not far from Master Village, about a 20-minute walk.

Xia Chi didn't call a taxi. Since it was still early, she could enjoy the scenery along the way.

The sun had already sunk below the horizon, the sky had turned from orange-red to deep purple, and the first star appeared on the horizon.

The streetlights on both sides of the street lit up one by one, casting warm yellow light on the road and making their shadows very long.

The night market was even more lively than I had imagined.

The street is long and lined with all sorts of stalls, selling all kinds of things.

The aroma of grilled meat mingled with the sweet scent of various tropical fruits, wafting through the air.

Tourists with various sprites crowded in front of the stalls.

Kanna was seeing such a scene for the first time, and she couldn't take it all in.

She held a skewer of roasted coconut meat in her left hand and a roasted corn on her right, her cheeks bulging out like a smuggled squirrel that had just stolen a bite.

Needless to say, Bictini, this little foodie, hasn't stopped eating since she entered the night market.

It floated around in front of each stall, pointing here and there with its little paws. Xia Chi followed behind, paying for the food, and his wallet visibly shrank.

Hoopa wasn't very interested in eating; it preferred watching the excitement.

It weaves in and out of the crowd, peeking out from the circle to scare tourists. It frightened a little girl so much that she hid behind her mother, and then it laughed so hard it almost fell over.

Miaoha remained aloof, walking beside Xia Chi, oblivious to the surrounding noise.

But when she passed a stall selling grilled fish, her pace slowed noticeably, and her nose twitched slightly.

Xia Chi noticed this and bought two, one for Miaoha and one for the Dragonite following behind.

Miaoha took the grilled fish, took an elegant bite, and narrowed her crimson eyes slightly—this was her highest praise for "not bad".

Dragonite was much more unrestrained, swallowing the whole fish whole without even spitting out the bones. Then it grinned sheepishly and pointed its chubby little finger at another barbecue stall.

Xia Chi bought a whole bunch more.

The bird fluttered at the very back, its wings shimmering with iridescent light under the night market lights.

As she walked, she observed the cooking methods at each stall, occasionally peering closer at the seasonings and sometimes dipping the tip of a wing in the sauce to taste it.

Her expression was very serious, as if she were doing some important research.

In fact, she was indeed researching and had already started planning in her mind where to buy ingredients tomorrow and how to recreate these Alora specialties.

Overall, Xia Chi and the elves were quite satisfied with their first meal in Alola.