On the fifth day after Natsuhiko's return.
"Alright, let me send you some of the sorted data and my assumptions first. You can take a look when you're done helping Dr. Yamanashi, and then we'll chat."
After receiving Hilona's response, Natsuhiko put away his phone.
Originally,
Hilona wanted to discuss the evolution of Milotic with Natsuhiko upon his return.
However, Dr. Yamanashi's "Egg Group" theory has indeed reached its final stages during this period.
Dr. Yamanashi wouldn't stop Hilona from leaving.
But Hilona felt it inappropriate to leave at such a critical stage.
There's not much time left, just a bit more perseverance, and the "Egg Group" theory, which could bring significant benefits to the entire Pokemon Realm similar to the "Affinity" theory, will finally be unveiled.
Honestly,
Even Hilona feels proud of the efforts and dedication she has contributed to this research that benefits the entire Pokemon Realm.
Hilona is not only a Trainer but also a scholar of ancient studies and a half Pokemon Researcher; she can't let go of such things.
Thus, the agreed matters with Natsuhiko had to be postponed.
Natsuhiko has been back for a while now.
He spends his days either writing papers or making new Energy Blocks, researching the production of Energy Blocks.
Of course,
The majority of his time is still spent training Pokémon.
Although there aren't many activities, every day is quite fulfilling, with no time wasted.
The strength improvement on the Pokémon side is beyond doubt.
Beedrill's speed is already in proficient use, becoming its routine technique.
Most importantly, its Leader Aura has already undergone integration with Overlord Aura under Natsuhiko's guidance and the help of the Radiant Stone. The speed of strength improvement is not fast, but very stable, only lacking an opportunity to advance to Elite Candidate Level.
Alakazam has learned "Illusion Space", though there's still room for improvement in certain techniques.
Togekiss's "Power of the Moon" can now be used in combat. Techniques like "Air Slash" are increasingly refined, nearing complete mastery.
Other Pokémon like Aegislash, Monferno, Latios, and Eevee have also seen significant improvements and progress in strength.
Overall,
There hasn't been a huge improvement, but small improvements are continuous.
Training Pokémon is like this; any improvement is a good thing.
Many Trainers who reach Elite Candidate Level or even Elite Trainer Level may find their strength stagnates if they didn't establish a solid foundation and make long-term plans initially. It's normal for them not to see change after ten days, half a month, or even for several months.
As long as there is improvement, it indicates a good direction for development.
Every day passes with extraordinary stability.
However, this is just the beginning.
Afterward, Natsuhiko and the Pokémon continued their peaceful life.
It lasted roughly...
One month!
Natsuhiko has been back for a full month now.
This is something he and his Pokémon have never experienced before.
Such a long span of time, even if each day brings only a tiny improvement, the resultant benefits are huge.
Beedrill, Alakazam, Togekiss, and Aegislash didn't show significant on-paper strength improvements, but they were steadily improving.
The distance to Elite Candidate Level is narrowing for all, with Beedrill being just one step away.
Among the trio, Latios successfully advanced to Elite Level, surpassing Monferno.
Although Monferno advanced to Elite Level a few days ago,
Ultimately, it was a bit slower than Latios.
After all, there's an inherent gap in their foundational accumulation.
Fortunately, Monferno is diligent, honing fighting techniques daily with Bewear.
It seems eager to compete with Beedrill and Alakazam for the title of the most hardworking Pokémon in Natsuhiko's team.
Even Little Eevee has advanced to Senior Level.
The little fellow's progress doesn't greatly impact Natsuhiko's overall strength, but given their momentum, it's hard to say whether they won't catch up during Beedrill's accumulation and technique honing at Gym Leader Level or Elite Candidate Level.
Taking the opportunity of having time, Natsuhiko also arranged training for Little Vulpix and Feebas.
Though these two Pokémon haven't joined the team,
When Natsuhiko has spare energy, their team entry process will be much smoother than Latios's entry.
Of course,
Many things actually happened within this month.
For instance,
Natsuhiko finally attended the highest meeting of the Hunter Guild, successfully joining alongside two others.
He became known as Hunter N, a standard member of the twenty seats.
Natsuhiko saw Tom Rokicki after such a long time.
Fortunately, he was restrained and displayed no reaction upon seeing Tom Rokicki leisurely seated at the central round table.
The meeting ended quickly.
Later, which areas their seats were responsible for depended on the highest seat each followed.
Natsuhiko successfully took over the Hunter Guild in Hearthome City.
And using his position, he started hoarding the yet-to-awaken Fairy-type Pokémon in preparation for the future.
Additionally, he had a phone call with Agatha.
She didn't assign any more tasks to Natsuhiko; she just told him to wait.
She didn't specify what he should wait for either.
Anyway, the result was that Natsuhiko wasn't much different from before he took the position.
Even without him, the Hunter Guild in Hearthome City could operate as usual.
Natsuhiko simply became a hands-off manager, treating it merely as a tool for gathering Pokémon.
He neither meddled excessively nor attempted to recruit any core members.
Even if he did recruit someone, they might not be trustworthy; better not to recruit at all.
As Agatha said, quietly wait.
The peace in the Hunter Guild was only temporary.
Natsuhiko believed that soon enough, troubles would arise one after another.
It was better to develop well now and see if there would be any opportunities to benefit once the internal strife in the Hunter Guild couldn't be contained.
Given his current strength, even if he wanted to benefit, the major part would still go to others.
However, Joanna was placed by Natsuhiko in the Hunter Guild in Hearthome City and indulged in being the leader.
She also helped take over some of Natsuhiko's responsibilities.
Moreover, the "Devon Small Cup Competition" co-hosted by the Devon Company and the Suiyi Dojo officially entered the promotion stage.
According to Chrysa,
the results were surprisingly good.
There's still some time before the competition starts, but the flow of people in Suiyi Town increased significantly.
With the influx of people, the economic development of Suiyi Town and the deficit of the Dojo decreased.
Perhaps even before the official start of the "Devon Small Cup Competition," the Dojo could start making a profit.
During this period, Chrysa also arranged for some people to let Natsuhiko interview the Dojo manager.
But he was not very satisfied with the results.
They were either too old, inexperienced, incapable, or overly ambitious, claiming they would develop the Suiyi Dojo into the largest in the Sinnoh Region.
Such bragging was more exaggerated than Natsuhiko's.
So ultimately, no one was recruited.
It did, however, give Natsuhiko the thrill of being a "boss" in recruitment.
Originally, he thought,
the coming days would stay as calm as before.
Although a month had passed, for him, and for his Pokémon, what was needed more might be practical battles.
But after all, the "Devon Small Cup" was about to take place.
He planned to wait until after this competition to travel again.
First, to find a Master Breeder who could customize top-level Energy Blocks and replace the Energy Blocks for his Pokémon.
Second, to collect yet-to-awaken Fairy-type Pokémon, preparing for this.
Third, to see some of the notable Pokémon that appeared in the original works and try to gain some benefits.
Fourth, and most importantly, to find opportunities for Beedrill and others to step into the Elite Candidate Level.
However,
a phone call interrupted his original plan.
Although Natsuhiko wasn't averse to such an interruption,
after all, he wanted to go out to train his Pokémon and test the results of their recent restraint.
However,
the things relayed and sought for help by the caller made him a bit apprehensive and uneasy.
"Mr. Natsuka, you probably need to come over; we need help."
This call was from the "Meteor People" Ryuzi.
Natsuhiko instantly recalled the three-month prophecy given to him by Darkrai.
Calculating the time,
it seemed really not far off.
But this matter, Natsuhiko found really hard to decline.
They had given a Latios Pokémon Egg, and to decline would be rather ungracious.
Moreover, Natsuhiko did want to revisit "Meteor Village."
To trace the origin of the Latios Pokémon Egg.
Therefore,
Natsuhiko decided to go.
As long as he didn't get involved in the battles of "those who cannot fly,"
he should be back in time for the "Devon Small Cup."
What Natsuhiko didn't know was,
in the now mixed environment of Suiyi Town, several pairs of eyes were always watching his movements.
Upon finding out he disappeared for a day, some people, like sharks sensing blood, started searching for his whereabouts.
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