Chapter 130 — The Indigo League - The Four Brothers of Pallet Town

The Alola region wasn't far from Galar. Sun Wuming and his companions' flight took less than three hours before landing in Hau'oli City on Melemele Island.

Alola has the smallest geographical area of all regions in the Pokémon continent, consisting of four islands. However, it possesses abundant resources sufficient for self-sustainability. In recent years, they've even established a fifth artificial island - Aether Paradise, also known as the "Aether Foundation."

"The Aether Foundation is a charity organization established to help Pokémon in need," Serena explained while holding an Alola tourist magazine after getting off the plane. "The organization's president, Miss Lusamine, once said her dream was to become a 'mother' to all suffering Pokémon. She's also an incredible beauty."

"How beautiful?" Sun Wuming asked instinctively.

"Teacher, you..." Serena immediately glared at Sun Wuming with angry eyes.

Mallow puffed up her cheeks like a dumpling.

Mary looked at him like he was scum.

Luna, just like her friend Sonia, muttered "dog of a man" under her breath.

Sun Wukong felt wronged - he'd just asked a casual question. Why such strong reactions?

Meanwhile, Lillie, who was walking at the back, started trembling more intensely after hearing the name "Lusamine."

"Lillie, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Mallow noticed Lillie's condition and quickly stepped forward to support her arm.

"Th-thank you, I'm fine," Lillie forced a smile.

"Your face looks so pale... are you sure you're okay?" The others came over to ask.

They only reluctantly let it go after Lillie repeatedly insisted she was fine.

...

"How beautiful~" Just outside the airport, the breeze lifted the girls' hair as Luna gently brushed her hair behind her ear, took a deep breath, and broke into a radiant smile. "This ocean scent is even stronger than in Hulbury. It's wonderful."

As the most famous tourist destination in the Pokémon continent, Alola's pride lies in its ocean views. The seascapes of all four islands - Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni - each have their own unique charm.

Ocean scent?

Hearing these words from Luna, Sun Wuming's expression changed slightly.

Speaking of which, Sun Wuming had experienced what an "ocean scent" was last night - from her friend.

"Wow, there are so many fun things here! Fashion stores, and even hair salons!" Serena, at the prime of her youth, was overjoyed when she saw the bustling Hau'oli City beachfront.

Serena pointed at a shop glowing with neon lights and said, "Let's all go get our hair done!"

Get hair done?

As someone from Earth, these words made Sun Wuming think of some inappropriate things.

"Shouldn't we go swimming first?" Luna gracefully pointed to the beach across the street, where young men and women in shorts and bikinis could be seen walking along the sand among wild Pokémon.

It was quite lively.

"...Can we reserve this place privately?" After a brief silence, Sun Wuming turned to ask the girls.

"Master, that's not possible," Mallow thought for a moment and said, "I heard this is a public place, and we can't just make everyone leave, right?"

"Mallow, you're too serious. Can't you guess what he's thinking?" Luna couldn't help but give Sun Wuming a playful look, explaining to the confused Mallow: "This dense guy doesn't want other men seeing us in swimsuits."

Luna had seen through this dog of a man's thoughts back when he made her and her Pokémon wear full-body diving suits for weight training swimming.

Such strong possessiveness.

Though... she quite liked it.

After all, if a man has no possessiveness towards a woman, it means he has no feelings for her at all.

Too bad Sun Wuming's possessiveness was directed at all the women present, not just her.

Even the most obedient Serena couldn't help but feel exasperated. After thinking for a moment, she suggested: "Then let's go swimming at the hotel pool - we can reserve that privately."

"Great idea." Sun Wuming raised both hands in agreement.

...

The most luxurious hotel in Alola, the Hano Grand Resort, is located on Akala Island.

It's said that reservations are booked until next year.

However, Sun Wuming's group managed to get rooms.

Well, don't forget that Mallow and Luna are already members of the Galar Elite Four - they have that much influence.

In comparison, Sun Wuming's fame wasn't quite at their level.

This was mainly because the earth-shattering battle that occurred in the Valley of Origin had been concealed by the Kalos League officials.

After booking the rooms, Sun Wuming temporarily split up from the ladies.

They needed to buy swimsuits.

Sun Wuming simply picked out a pair of trunks and left - the largest size, of course.

As for the women's side, it would take at least two hours, no doubt about it.

Sun Wuming lay in his room waiting, scrolling through his phone out of boredom.

[Indigo League Top 32 Battles Begin Today]

Suddenly, Sun Wuming received a notification that caught his attention.

Just as he was about to click on it, Luna sent another message:

[I bought a very sexy swimsuit]

Good grief, that's not something to be saying.

He wasn't driving an 86, nor did he know any uncles who drove Mercedes.

Still, Luna's message made Sun Wuming feel a bit restless.

He stopped scrolling through his phone and headed straight for the private pool they'd agreed on.

...

"Wow~ Mallow, your abs are so defined!"

"N-no, not really. Serena, you could have them too if you exercise more..."

"No, I'm... I'm not suited for that..."

"Miss Luna has such a great figure, as expected of a supermodel. Every part is perfect."

"Thank you, your skin is beautiful too."

"Speaking of skin, Lillie's is the best - smoother than egg white..."

"Eh? I-I just don't go out much. Mary's is better..."

As soon as Sun Wuming entered, he heard the girls' enthusiastic discussion.

Then, he felt as if he were in a garden of flowers.

The five uniquely stunning beauties before him were emanating an irresistibly enchanting fragrance.

"Master, you're here... uh?!" Mallow, the first to notice Sun Wuming at the door, quickly waved.

However, after just two waves, she froze, her coffee-colored face turning bright red.

Mainly because Sun Wuming's largest size swim trunks couldn't contain everything properly!

The other girls also shyly turned their faces away.

Serena, who had seen it once before, shouldn't have had such an extreme reaction.

But compared to the athletic pants Sun Wuming wore last time, these thinner shorts made things look even more intimidating.

She couldn't help but be scared.

Lillie thought in mortified despair: "Father, Mother, I... I'll never be able to marry..."

Luna, though the oldest present, was slightly calmer, but still couldn't help having some inappropriate thoughts:

"That could kill someone..."

"Let's forget about training today and just relax," Sun Wuming came over and patted his chest, which was several cup sizes larger than Lillie's, and smiled.

The awkward atmosphere finally eased.

The girls released their Pokémon to swim freely in the reserved pool.

Sun Wuming also released all his Pokémon except for Unbound Hoopa.

No choice there - that one was too big, it would've broken through the ceiling if released.

"There's even a TV here, let's watch while we swim!" Serena, getting out of the pool after swimming for a while, noticed the remote on the lounge chair and the TV facing the pool, smiling as she pressed the power button.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual Kanto League Indigo Conference!"

"Today is the much-anticipated Top 32 battle day!"

As soon as the TV turned on, they heard an announcer's passionate shout.

Then the scene switched to show a magnificent stadium.

Compared to Wyndon's stadium with its futuristic tech aesthetic,

This stadium was filled with historical grandeur.

Illuminated by the sacred flame, it appeared even more majestic.

"Oh, this year's Indigo Conference has already started? I completely forgot about it," Luna, looking like a mermaid, poked her head out of the pool, brushing aside her wet bangs from her brows as she rested her hands on the pool's edge.

Mary, Mallow, and the other girls also turned curious glances toward the TV.

At this point, the screen switched to show the match-up table.

Four pairs immediately caught Sun Wuming's attention:

Ash vs Erika

Red vs Aaron

Gary vs Kiyomi

Green vs Lily

...

"Interesting..." Sun Wuming also climbed out of the pool, casually grabbed a towel to dry himself off, and smiled.

Seeing Sun Wuming's apparent interest in this Indigo Conference, the other girls didn't rush to leave.

They brought over some drinks and fruits, lounging in their swimsuits to watch the live broadcast.

Ash, one of the four brothers from Pallet Town, was up first.

"So this is Ash?" Serena wondered curiously.

When she first met Sun Wuming, he had asked if she knew Ash.

It left Serena completely puzzled, not understanding why Sun Wuming would ask such a question.

Well, today she'd finally see just how strong this so-called Ash really was.

Sun Wuming was also curious about Ash's strength.

After all, this wasn't the anime world, but a reality where time flowed normally.

Ash couldn't stay ten years old forever, and surely he wouldn't reset to level one every time he entered a new region.

Then, the battle began.

Though there were occasional reckless moves, Ash managed to win without much trouble.

He didn't even need to use a third Pokémon, defeating all three of his opponent's Pokémon by alternating between Muk and Pikachu.

But the next contestant was the real heavyweight - Ash's older brother, Red.

According to the information Serena looked up on the Indigo Conference official website,

Red was one year older than Ash, meaning he'd been traveling for two years.

This trainer, who was top-tier in both the special chapter and the games, had reached some level - well, they'd just have to watch and see.

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