"Also, make sure to be in the top three in this tournament, and seize the opportunity for the championship if possible," Agatha emphasized.
"Why?" Natsuhiko looked puzzled, "Professor Oak, Ice-type Elite Four Kikuno and you, you're all stressing this matter."
Agatha gave him a rather complex look.
She pondered for a long time, appearing hesitant.
But finally said, "In any case, the benefits of being in the top three, or even winning the championship, are far better than you know, related to some important policies of the alliance, but I can't say now."
Even Agatha said so.
Natsuhiko remained silent.
After a moment of silence, he finally said, "I understand."
The three big shots have spoken, Natsuhiko didn't think they would say it casually.
...
...
The announcement of the Fairy Type.
The impact continues to ferment.
Natsuhiko's popularity on the alliance forum skyrocketed.
Almost every day, there are comments and urgings under his thesis.
Of course.
There are positive voices, and naturally, there are negative ones.
Many people believe.
The so-called new attribute Fairy Type is actually just Natsuhiko's Togekiss being special.
Because Natsuhiko couldn't prove any other Pokémon possesses the Fairy Type.
What if it's really just Natsuhiko's Togekiss that's special, and no other Pokémon has it?
Such remarks.
Quickly gained acceptance among most detractors.
They stubbornly believe Natsuhiko discovered a Pokémon anomaly, not the eighteenth type.
With more and more such remarks, some began to doubt the authenticity of the Fairy Type.
No way.
Actually, most people are just watching the fun, swayed by popular opinion, wherever the majority leans, they follow, without their own judgment.
And this has further fueled these people's arrogance.
"Maybe it's just a special Pokémon, a sensational stunt?"
"Yeah, my friend has a Togekiss too, and it doesn't get immunity from Dragon-type Techniques."
"It's not impossible, after all, we've yet to see the alleged Fairy-type Techniques."
"Please provide more evidence for verification."
"..."
On one side are supporters of Natsuhiko, while the opposition, and even mindless detractors, clash online.
Many TV stations and websites have noticed the trend, proactively jumping in to ride the wave.
There are countless programs supporting Natsuhiko, against him, and even digging into his growth process until now.
Fortunately.
Natsuhiko, having weathered the tide of the internet information age, was long accustomed to such "petty squabbles."
Others discuss while his competition continues.
Yesterday's Top 32 matches were done, and today's the Top 16 matches.
Difficulty increases day by day, as opponents grow stronger each day.
The arena's enthusiasm remains high.
Natsuhiko and his team did not sit in the player seats today but went to the player lounge.
No way.
As soon as he appears, many people surround him to inquire about the Fairy Type.
Might as well hide away.
As usual.
The match-up list for the Top 16 will still be arranged randomly by the computer.
And the remaining 16 persons.
Are:
Kanto Region: Lance, Kona.
Johto Region: Rika
Hoenn Region: Flint, Mikkel
Sinnoh Region: Natsuhiko, Hilona, Da Ye, Wusong
Unova Region: Jade Liya
Kalos Region: Karin
Alola Region: Lizabeth, Morden, Hapu, Ma Ruiyin, Royal Masked Man
The number of remaining contestants varies between regions.
It's not necessarily that those eliminated are weaker than those who advanced.
For example, Hala who lost to Lance yesterday, is he weaker than interim Island Queen Hapu?
Not necessarily.
Luck is also an important factor.
Of course.
Strength is paramount.
As long as you have enough strength, the outcome against any opponent remains the same.
With the scrolling screen.
The match-up list was arranged one by one.
As for those Natsuhiko and his team focused on.
Flint VS Ma Ruiyin.
Natsuhiko VS Morden.
Kona VS Hapu.
Lance VS Wusong.
Hilona VS Jade Liya.
At first glance, none are easy to deal with.
"Today's match has upped the level of difficulty again," Natsuhiko clicked his tongue.
His opponent is Morden...
Natsuhiko really wants to dismantle the computer allocating timings.
We do have people up there after all.
The organizing committee is full of our people!
This grievance is really unbearable!
He missed the organizing committee during the "Lily Youth Competition."
That arrangement was crystal clear.
"Ma Ruiyin?" Flint looked at his opponent, lost in thought.
Ma Ruiyin is one of Alola's first-generation Elite Four, also an astronomy enthusiast.
Just like Flint, he specializes in Steel-type Pokémon.
No lack of strength.
Natsuhiko simply introduced Flint a bit, giving him some foundation.
This match.
Counts as a showdown between Steel-type Pokémon trainers.
As the exciting battles began.
The audience's attention was entirely drawn to the matches, temporarily forgetting about the Fairy Type issues.
And Flint, though the battle was tough, thankfully secured victory without any danger.
The only thing that caught Natsuhiko's attention.
Was when Flint and Ma Ruiyin clashed their Steel type "Z Move."
To be honest.
Whether the "Z Move" dance is awkward or not greatly depends on who is using it.
When Flint posed the "Z Move," there was not even a hint of incongruity.
Only sharp screams from the girls in the audience.
Thinking later, it made sense.
Flint, a person who poses even for Super Evolution.
The "Z Move" on him wasn't awkward; it felt natural.
Filled with a noble air.
As if watching an elegant dance performed by a noble.
This made Natsuhiko even more eager to see Hilona and Kona perform the "Z Move."
However.
Before that.
He still had a difficult opponent.
"Now, let's welcome the third group of contestants, our genius researcher Natsuhiko and our King of Islands from Alola Ula ula Island, Mr. Morden!"
The host now looks at Natsuhiko's name and trembles.
Please don't let him come up with something I can't handle again!