MM Racing Chapter 1278 The show begins
Chapter 1278 The show begins
Chapter 1278 The show begins
The conversation with Xiaochun was quite pleasant.
After all, both of them were experienced dragon trainers and had a lot in common. Just exchanging their experiences in raising dragons was enough for them to talk about for an entire afternoon.
During the conversation, Kashiwagi learned that Hakuron was the same Hakuron that was almost kidnapped by Team Rocket in the original Johto arc.
Several years have passed, and it has grown a lot.
But he must be older than the three-headed dragon, right?
"What level is it now?" Kashiwagi asked curiously.
Xiaochun: "I'm level 54 now. I believe I'll be able to grow into a Dragonite in a while, right?"
Her face was full of relief.
Although she already has a Dragonite, it was the partner Pokémon of the previous Gym Leader, which she inherited.
Dratini, on the other hand, is a Pokémon she raised from a young age, so there's a difference in their emotional connection.
Level 54?
I remember Dragonite evolves at level 55.
Kashiwagi nodded to himself, confirming that it would indeed evolve in a while.
Then he exclaimed that Xiaochun's cultivation speed was actually quite fast.
Only by using cheat codes could I reach level 90 in three years; otherwise, at the estimated normal speed, I would barely reach level 70 at most.
As for how Ash next door managed to reach level 80 in a year...
Ask Arceus.
In short, among the gym leaders in Johto, Tsubaki is undoubtedly among the most powerful.
Perhaps only Ah Si and Gu Liu can be her equal.
Interestingly, like her cousin Lance, she also has a shiny Pokémon in her team.
—Red-faced Dragon.
With its orange head and green body, it looks just like an unripe dragon fruit.
Kashiwagi remembered that Tsubaki was captured in the Jack Lola Islands, when the anime was in the Unova region, where the storyline had progressed to Best Wish.
This led to Iris and Tsubaki meeting, laying the foundation for Iris's later encounter with her Gible in Blackrock City and her desire to travel to the Hoenn region to find Rayquaza.
Multi-faceted phone: "Kashiwagi, it's almost time."
"Ok?"
Bai Mu glanced at his phone screen and realized that the two of them had been chatting for almost three hours.
He said goodbye, "Sorry to bother you, I'm going to check out the competition venue. It was a pleasure chatting with you."
"and many more!"
After a brief hesitation, Xiaochun suggested, "Shall I go with you?"
Kashiwagi asked in confusion, "Together?"
Xiao Chun nodded and said, "I came here specifically to watch Cousin Adu's match, it's nothing important."
The two hit it off so well that they even shared similar ideas about raising dragon Pokémon. Bored, Tsubaki didn't want to end the conversation immediately.
I believe I can learn a lot from a powerful dragon tamer like Kashiwagi, which will help me improve in the future.
Why not learn from Adu?
Because in Xiaochun's view, this was a multiple-choice question rather than a single-choice question.
She wants them all!
"also."
Without hesitation, Kashiwagi agreed.
The two left the forest for the arena, but due to Xiaochun's unique temperament and attire, along with the accompanying Kingdra and Dragonair, his ability to conceal his aura was greatly reduced.
This thing isn't invisible after all; once its presence is recognized, a few more glances will be enough to make it known.
Miss Joey's previous reaction is proof of this.
Passersby along the way saw them and didn't hesitate to take out their phones to take pictures.
Kashiwagi personally ushered in the Pokémon era, and the ubiquitous presence of cameras gradually became a unique fashion. As public figures, they were naturally targeted by cameras wherever they went.
Xiao Chun was clearly not used to it, and repeatedly frowned, saying, "Their actions are far too inconsiderate of other people's privacy!"
"It is indeed necessary to impose some restrictions."
Kashiwagi nodded in agreement.
Although the ability to conceal one's breath is helpful, who would want to do that if there were no other way?
As the champion of Europa League, he might be able to propose the establishment of relevant legislation.
As for whether it will affect related marketing...
It can only be said that everything has its advantages and disadvantages.
The two entered the arena.
The environment was both familiar and unfamiliar to Kashiwagi. It was familiar because he could compare it with some scenes from the animation in his mind, but it was unfamiliar because it was indeed his first time here.
The battlefield that Ash once set foot on!
Kashiwagi took a deep breath, the scene of Charizard refusing to compete and being judged to have lost vividly in his mind.
This is perhaps the biggest flaw of the old penguin, and also one of the major reasons why it is called the "Big Pen Teacher".
The stadium was much quieter than the noisy outdoor area.
Seeing the open space, Hakuryu couldn't resist going over to play. His lively appearance reminded Kashiwagi of his own Hydreigon.
Once upon a time, the young single-headed dragon loved to run around everywhere, rushing about with great joy.
Nowadays, Husky Dragon rarely even goes to the grass field that Cypress specially laid out for it.
Even if they go, they'll just find a flat spot to lie down and sleep.
It's just like being a high school senior, in the most innocent and carefree age, with an insatiable hunger and endless sleep.
Although Kashiwagi knew this was a sign that Hydreigon was gradually maturing, he still missed the little dragon from back then.
Seeing the cheerful Hakron now, I naturally feel extremely envious.
"Speaking of which, the advanced skills of Hoenn Dragon Trainers in raising Dragon Pokémon are not much different from ours."
Xiaochun suddenly thought of something.
Kashiwagi's experience in raising dragon Pokémon can be matched with the secret techniques of the Inkstone Gym.
It's important to know that the Yanmo Dojo is a legacy from the Dragon Sanctuary, a valuable legacy passed down through generations of dragon trainers.
Kashiwagi chuckled upon hearing this, "Dragon Pokémon, there are only so many in the world, it's normal for them to be similar. Besides, Hoenn is so close to the city, maybe our ancestors communicated with them?"
One group of dragon tamers might even be a branch of another group.
It is known that the Burial Tower at the easternmost part of the city was likely built by ancient meteorites who migrated there.
Yi Se Lie Kong Zuo once took Bai Mu there and made him stay for a few days.
Of course, the most important point is—
Much of Kashiwagi's knowledge comes from the dragon tamer on the simulator and Hachisaku's biological father.
This person is very likely a member of the dragon trainer clan in Smoky City.
The more you think about it, the more likely it becomes!
Kashiwagi chuckled, and Tsubaki, who hadn't known him for long but trusted him completely, accepted this explanation.
We chatted until midnight.
The two then left the arena and returned to the Pokémon Center to rest.
Unsurprisingly, the internet exploded again.
Many netizens saw the two together and entering the competition venue.
My immediate guess was that they had fought in private, and I kept asking the person who filmed the video if there was any video of their fight.
The answer is definitely no.
After Kashiwagi and Tsubaki entered the arena, the relevant administrators immediately appeared and blocked all the others who wanted to sneak in.
The photographers strained their ears but couldn't hear the unique explosion sound of the move.
What were they doing inside?
No one knows.
Some busybodies tagged @Adu, claiming that he would soon have a cousin-in-law, but Adu's official account remained silent on the matter.
But in reality, A-Du actually called Xiao-Chun.
“…Cousin, if you keep calling me about this kind of thing, don’t call me anymore.”
Xiao Chun hung up in dissatisfaction and threw her phone onto the bed.
I'm so busy all the time, my brain is completely fried!
I curse you to lose the game!
Xiaochun grabbed a pillow and started throwing it around. Despite her mature and sophisticated appearance, she always acts like a little girl when she's alone.
The next day.
Adu has arrived.
Unlike the silent Kashiwagi, he made no attempt to conceal his whereabouts.
When Dragonite landed on the open ground of the athletes' village, countless fans immediately screamed and surrounded it.
"A-du! A-du!"
"Dragon Messenger, I'm your fan!"
"Adu, I want to give birth to a monkey monster for you!"
The Kanto and Johto League Champion and the strongest of the Elite Four, currently ranked second among Masters, the Dragon Messenger, Lance, has arrived at his loyal Indigo Plateau.
This is his territory, so he's bound to make a prominent appearance here.
Adu casually lifted his cloak and waved to all directions. The Alliance staff rushed to their positions and pushed through the crowd to make way for him.
"Welcome, everyone, to Kanto!"
He laughed heartily, his face full of confidence.
Kashiwagi's room was just out of reach of him through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and as if sensing the unfamiliar gaze, Awa also looked up.
"Hello."
Bai Mu nodded in acknowledgment.
A-du smiled and nodded in return.
This battle between dragon trainers has long been the focus of attention for dragon trainers all over the world.
Xiao Chun, who made a special trip, is a microcosm of this phenomenon.
In addition, many dragon trainers from all over the world are on their way, and those who are able want to witness it in person.
The people of Meteor are no exception.
Kashiwagi met some of the people he had met and greeted when he brought the dragon and the relics back.
They still regard cypress as a descendant of dragons and he, and their language is full of affection for it.
"Let the dragon tamers of the capital show us the might of the Meteor Clan!"
"Several of my dragon trainer friends from other regions are paying close attention to today's competition."
"Keep it up! The elders are waiting for your good news!"
"Elder?"
Kashiwagi was taken aback.
The middle-aged dragon trainer who spoke smiled and nodded, "That's right, so keep it up! Everyone's been waiting for this!"
Kashiwagi remembered that the elders rarely watched television.
I'll listen to the radio at most.
He had asked Higana the reason before, and she said that the elders were not good at tinkering with technological products and were too lazy to do so.
I am truly flattered!
Kashiwagi replied, "Don't worry, I'll definitely do a great job!"
Since the elders are paying attention, perhaps we should adjust our tactics to be more cautious.
That's how you win beautifully!
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The game begins to warm up.
The internet is flooded with related information.
The four major regions of Galar, Kanto, Johto, and Orei are all working together to promote the match.
Furthermore, they organized activities such as prize quizzes and games where viewers could win gifts.
They managed to hype up a master-level match as if it would determine a world champion.
But this also shows how much importance everyone attaches to it.
Kashiwagi is ultimately a rising star, not as good as other established champions who have been around for many years. It is only thanks to his own hard work and impressive victories that he has gradually grown to his current level.
His recent victory over Carlos champion Karuni has already qualified him to take a big step toward the highest throne.
Once we defeat A-du, we'll be much closer to victory.
"I bought the food. If you disappoint me, I'll eat it myself."
Minoru Yama called specifically to speak with him.
Kashiwagi laughed and said, "You have so little confidence in me?"
"If I really have no confidence, I'll just comfort you. I'm pushing you now so you can win in a better way."
Minoru Yama said confidently.
He undoubtedly had some concerns.
Despite being champions, Karuni and Adu are not considered comparable by most people.
It has nothing to do with gender; it's simply that A-Du's fame as a dragon trainer far surpasses that of Karen, the Best Actress winner.
However, this subconscious gap will surely shake many people deeply when Karni defeats Awatari among the eight masters.
Kashiwagi was also looking forward to it.
And the match between him and Adu took place amidst the clamor.
On the day of the match.
The venue was packed with all sorts of people and Pokémon, and the staff had to work incredibly hard to squeeze out a passage so that Kashiwagi and Lance could get in.
The two entered the arena simultaneously, one on the left and one on the right, as arranged by the Kanto Alliance.
Just before departure, Kashiwagi heard from Minoru Yama that this was a suggestion made by Wataru after he learned that the alliance would arrange for him to enter first.
Is there any particular reason for this?
He didn't know why.
Yama Minoru said, "It's A-Du's home turf. If he goes in first, he'll definitely bring in a lot of spectators. What if you get there and find that many people have left without waiting for you, leaving a large empty area? Wouldn't that be very awkward?"
Kashiwagi: "Uh..."
He didn't notice it at all, nor did he care.
But if the Kanto Alliance can pull off such little tricks, it's no wonder there are so many strange characters in the original series.
Thinking of Kojiro's abstract parents and fiancée, as well as the quirky NPCs and even gym leaders that Ash encountered in the early stages of the story, he felt that Kanto was full of talented people.
"Win it smartly, give some of those in the Kanto Alliance a resounding slap in the face!"
Minoru Yama cheered him on again.
Cypress wood reassured him completely.
Walking on the red carpet, he unexpectedly saw Nurse Joy from the Pokémon Center.
The other person changed into casual clothes and stood in the crowd, shouting happily.
"Kashiwagi! Go for it! Kashiwagi! Go for it!"
Miss Joey, you're from Kanto, right? Is it really okay for you to cheer me on?
While inwardly grumbling, Kashiwagi smiled and waved at her, causing the fans in the area to scream repeatedly.
After he and Adu officially entered the venue.
Only then did the staff begin to guide the audience in an orderly manner.
On a distant mountain, a group of men in black lowered their binoculars.
"There are so many people! If we can snatch Pokémon from them, especially from those two champions, our Team Rocket will definitely grow bigger and stronger and achieve even greater glory!"
They had a blood-red "R" printed on their chests.
Without a doubt, it is Team Rocket, the classic villains of Kanto.
However, these people were not the trio from Team Rocket, such as Kojiro, but rather newly recruited members.
Their unreliability is no less than that of their predecessors.
As the saying goes, in ancient times, the Rockets' trio stole the League's sacred torch; now, the Rockets' rookie wants to win the championship in a Pokémon battle!
But just as they were lost in their sweet dreams, a pair of large hands slapped them hard on the back of the head.
"What are you thinking! Stop moving!"
The blue-haired man snapped at him impatiently.
—Lance, one of the Rockets' top executives, stared at them.
You should never mess with Kashiwagi!
Don't you know why our Rockets have been keeping a low profile these past two years? Isn't it because they've been severely weakened by him?
Even the eldest son's Dao heart was almost shattered by him, yet these newcomers dare to plot against him!
……Right.
Because I was a newcomer, I didn't understand how terrifying he was.
Lance sighed. As a witness to the incident, the images of the base being destroyed were still vivid in his mind.
"Let's go! We'll deal with you when we get back to base!"
He took these henchmen away.
Not long after the Rockets left, Porygon2 quietly revealed itself, "Tsk tsk tsk, you guys know what's good for you."