This is all thanks to the progress Natsuhiko has made in superpowers during this time.
After Alakazam evolved, Natsuhiko, who can fuse superpowers with Alakazam, received some benefits, more or less.
And these benefits have allowed him to make some progress in his own superpower control.
Even though his overall superpower hasn't increased much, for a Superpower User like him, fine control of superpowers is actually more important. He doesn't need to use superpowers to compete with others or show off.
Besides making Energy Blocks, Natsuhiko also has a unique Pokémon massage technique.
It can alleviate the fatigue of Pokémon after training and battles.
This discovery surprised everyone.
They don't need Energy Blocks. The Pokémon of everyone present eat, at the very least, customized Special Level Energy Blocks, which highlights their wealth.
But Natsuhiko's technique and method of massaging Pokémon made everyone entrust their tired Pokémon to him after daily battles and training.
Natsuhiko didn't refuse.
Because....
He charged a tiny "service fee."
Of course, this money was just pocket change for Lance and the others.
For people like Lance and Xiaochun, the resources consumed in Pokémon training are fully borne by their families before they officially enter the Gym Leader Level.
They only need to focus on Pokémon training and don't have to worry about resource consumption.
Even when they reach the Gym Leader Level, the Dragon Taming Race will continue to bear part of the cost.
Hilona and Kona are similar. Hilona has support from the Sinnoh Alliance, and her grandmother, Dr. Jiezilan, needs no mention. Kona, due to her excellent performance, has most of her resource consumption covered by Silver Academy.
Compared to them, Natsuhiko's newly established Pokémon Ranch is downright poor.
So, if he doesn't take advantage of them, who will he take advantage of?
Besides, they're happy with it too.
Actually, Natsuhiko isn't particularly "poor." The Pokémon he previously had Joanna help sell have all been sold, and the money has been credited to his account.
Combined with the over ten million alliance coins he had saved before, his current funds have surpassed the 40 million alliance coins mark, which is barely enough to buy half a Quasi-God Pokémon.
But just for the cultivation of his few Pokémon, it's enough for a short time, maybe for three or four months.
There's no helping it.
Although the resources he's earning are increasing, as his Pokémon's strength grows, their daily consumption is also rising. Especially after Alakazam evolved and entered the Gym Leader Level, all sorts of consumption are multiplying.
Once Beedrill, Togetic, and Doublade all reach the Gym Leader Level, he'll probably need to find some place to earn extra money.
Although he has established his Pokémon Ranch, the number of Pokémon is too small, and it's just starting out. Many things haven't gotten on track, and he's still putting money into it, rarely getting any return.
This is even when he arbitrarily sectioned off a piece of land without the alliance's consent. Otherwise, his funds would have shrunk by at least half.
But it's a long-term plan that can't be rushed.
Once it officially gets on track, it will produce resources stably and continuously, making up for some of his consumption.
Training Pokémon is expensive.
But the real expense is high-quality Pokémon training, the kind that allows them to have higher potential.
That's why he's looking forward to when Sakuragi will deliver the items he applied for. Most of them are things Natsuhiko applied for to accelerate his Pokémon Ranch's development.
At the same time, he's also eager to become a Dojo Leader so the alliance can help share some of the Pokémon training costs.
Even though a newly established dojo won't make as much money as those existing for decades, it's still a decent income.
Everything still requires time to develop, and what Natsuhiko lacks most now is time.
And after those last days of special training, the "Lily Youth Competition" is finally about to begin.
The group boarded the plane Hilona arranged from Suiyi Town to the competition's location.
Lily Island.