The next day.
"You probably won't need to deal with those Hunters anymore."
Joanna said to Natsuhiko, who had just woken up after sleeping in and was sitting in the living room having breakfast.
Upon hearing this.
Natsuhiko paused slightly with the fork in his hand, stirring the noodles.
Then he continued to put it in his mouth unhurriedly.
Only after swallowing the first bite did he slowly say, "Someone acted first?"
"Yes." Joanna nodded.
This time, a total of nine people participated in the competition, among whom two Hunters who also landed on Ula ula Island were already delivered and dealt with by Natsuhiko.
This included one of Tom Rokicki's subordinates, initially intended by her to be given a seat.
From this point alone, Miss Q's plan for Natsuhiko was roughly half completed.
"How many are left?" Natsuhiko asked.
"According to information from the Skeleton Team, aside from you, there should be two people left."
Natsuhiko nodded, "So we don't need to compete anymore?"
"If the information is accurate, that seems to be correct."
Tap, tap, tap.....
Natsuhiko habitually tapped on the table edge, picked up the napkin on the table, and wiped his mouth.
"Who do the remaining two belong to?"
Joanna pursed her lips, her complexion somewhat hesitant.
Without her saying it, Natsuhiko roughly understood.
They should all be Tom Rokicki's subordinates.
This result was not unexpected.
"I understand."
Natsuhiko didn't say whether he would act next, he just stated that he understood.
Then he petted the Eevee and Vulpix who were lying on the table, carefree, eating Energy Blocks.
The two little creatures were still happily munching away.
"By the way, while you were away, people from the Ethereum Foundation sent a message, hoping you could visit Ethereal Paradise again." Joanna glanced at the snow-white Vulpix and said.
When she first saw this Alola version of Vulpix, she was greatly amazed.
About these Pokémon, if taken out to sell, given their rarity, would surely fetch a sky-high price.
Yet she didn't know where Natsuhiko caught it.
But seeing that Natsuhiko had no intention to sell, Joanna refrained from mentioning it.
"Okay, I'll go later."
Natsuhiko answered.
Regarding the Ethereum Foundation seeking him once more, Natsuhiko wasn't too surprised.
If guessed correctly, Lusamine hurriedly left last time because the impatient ZaoBo had opened the Ultimate Cave.
Having witnessed Nihilego's image, Lusamine would undoubtedly contact him again.
"On the black market side, how is the Guild Branch construction going?" Natsuhiko asked.
"It's running well. Despite the short time, many have registered identities, and some tasks have been published under your requirements, with some expected to yield results soon."
Speaking of the Guild's branch, a smile appeared on Joanna's face.
Although Natsuhiko hadn't secured the seat, developing a branch seemed a bit presumptuous.
But here, nobody could control him.
The outcome was quite favorable.
Apart from the seven core members they initially brought, dozens have completed identity registrations as peripheral members.
And the numbers are still steadily increasing.
These people are all locals from the Alola Region, minimizing identity issues.
As the principal in charge of this task, Joanna savored the taste of wielding authority over a regional Guild.
Overall.
It was very good.
There's a chance that once the Alola Region opens up, Hunters from the Hunter Guild might already be widespread across the Alola Region.
Then.
Even if other seats wished to take over this region, it wouldn't be easy.
At least they needed to see if Natsuhiko was willing.
Natsuhiko had already seized the initiative.
Of course.
Currently, their area of influence was only Ula ula Island.
"Continue to intensify task efforts, perhaps offer more rewards for tasks. No need to worry about funds; with only three people, even if we earn nothing in the end, it won't affect the seat much."
Natsuhiko picked up the finished Vulpix and gently stroked its soft and cool fur.
In a place as naturally hot as Alola, holding a Frost Six-Tails is like carrying a portable air conditioner.
"Okay."
Joanna thought the same.
"But..." she showed a hesitant look.
"What is it?"
"Our appearance has already attracted the attention of the Skeleton Team and the police on Ula ula Island, especially the Skeleton Team." Joanna said.
Ula ula Island is the base camp of the Skeleton Team.
For the Hunter Guild wanting to develop on Ula ula Island, conflicts of interest with the Skeleton Team are inevitable.
However, the impact is not significant.
The Hunter Guild has the capacity to coexist with other forces; after all, their goal is merely to make money.
Yet the police on Ula ula Island, Natsuhiko could not ignore.
Morden, the King of Islands on Ula ula Island, is the head of these police officers.
If he notices them, the impact on their development could be significant.
"I'll handle it; have them keep a low profile in their work."
"Okay."
...
...
After finishing breakfast.
Since he wasn't in a hurry to deal with those competitors, Natsuhiko could enjoy the moment.
Going to see the lady!
No, the ageless lady!
The Ethereum Foundation held Natsuhiko in high regard.
After he expressed that he would visit today, a plane was arranged at House of Ether.
Looking out from the helicopter window at the approaching artificial island.
One couldn't help but be amazed.
Building such a high-tech artificial island in a place like Alola, akin to a rural area in the Pokemon Realm, showcased the Ethereum Foundation's impressive ability to construct a new "rural area."