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Chapter 989 Mao's Eco-Farmhouse
Alola region, artificial island.
The core office area of the Alola League is also the office location for the Island Kings, who are also part of the Elite Four.
The island tour is a unique feature, with eight Gym Leaders and the dominant Pokémon from each region taking on their respective roles.
The traditional item bestowed by the island's guardian deity, Radiant Ore, has become an actual mineral resource buried near the Sun and Moon Altars, thanks to the restoration of the Radiant God.
Mined and mass-produced by the Alola League, the Z-Ring has replaced the traditional Mega Z-Ring and become a widely available item.
However, obtaining him and completing the island tour to collect all the badges is not an easy task.
"So, here is the Shining Stone, and I'm handing it over to you." Professor Kukui put his hands in his pockets and looked gently at the children that Ash had brought.
"We have some too?" Roy and Ult were pleasantly surprised as they took the ore.
“Of course, Professor Kukui is the most loving father in Alola.” Ash sat to the side, playing rock-paper-scissors with the white-haired boy next to him.
Inheriting Dr. Barnett's good looks, this child, despite being a dark-skinned athlete, has remarkably delicate features, and his hairline is much better than Dr. Kukui's.
I heard that this child is only five years old and is already playing with elves in the forest. Who knows, he might be able to hold up a piece of Alola in the future.
"Alright, Ray, go back to your mother. Ash has something to do." After handing over the ore Ash wanted, Professor Kukui kindly led Ray away.
Ash stuffed a few pieces of ore into his backpack: "You don't need to worry about these for now. The main event is coming up!"
"Ash, I heard you're back." The office door opened, and Gladion, a blond, chuunibyou (delusional) youth who covered his eyes with one hand and was always ready to shout "My mom is so hot!", the Alola Champion, pushed the door open and walked in.
"Long time no see." Ash smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with Gladion.
"These are your students?" Gladgio's gaze swept over the three men, and Roy and the others straightened their chests and raised their heads.
“That’s right, I want them to master Z-Moves, so I brought them here for special training.” Ash nodded.
“Understood, you can arrange it as you see fit.” Gladion nodded: “Now the responsibilities of the Island King have been distributed to each Gym Leader. Winning any Gym battle will earn you a Z-License.”
After that, if you want to learn a Z-Move of a certain type, go find the corresponding Gym Leader to learn it.
There are also pure crystals, which are now used as badges by gyms.
After the Radiant God regained his power, the power of the Z-Crystal also evolved from a consumable item into a semi-permanent item.
As long as you obtain a Z-pure crystal with the corresponding attribute, you can use it for a long time.
"In other words, we can just find the gym leader with the corresponding attribute. That's pretty good. It sounds more convenient and professional," Ash exclaimed sincerely.
“We Alola are also making progress.” Gladion proudly raised his head: “We are now one of the four enhanced leagues, alongside Carlos, Galar, and Padia.”
"You did a great job." Xiao Zhi patted the other person on the shoulder.
"It's all your fault..." Gladion rolled his eyes. If Ash hadn't forced his place in his hands, he'd be a crazy, immature teenager right now...
"Well, anyway, you go ahead and get busy. I'll call you for tea sometime." Ash patted his chest as he pushed Gladion out of the office.
"Phew, that was close. I almost let this guy shift the blame."
The three Roys watching were in awe. Wasn't the league champion supposed to be the greatest person in the region? Why did it seem like the teacher and that blond champion were just passing the buck?
"Ahem! Alright, time is limited, I can only give you one or two choices."
"What kind of Z-Move do you want?" Ash looked seriously at the three little ones.
"I want Grass and Fire types!" Riko made the first choice.
"Hmm~ I want an Ice-type!" Roy's choice was exactly what Ash expected.
“Then I want a Ghost type!” Ulte was equally firm in his first choice.
"Grass, Fire, and Ghost types are all Z-Crystals controlled by Gym Leaders, but Ice types..." Ash stroked his chin.
"Okay, I get it."
"Let's go!" Leading the three little ones, Ash boarded the communication ship.
"Teacher, where are we going?" Lico asked uncertainly.
"Let's go to Haulownia City." Ash said with a faint smile.
After returning to Melemele Island from the artificial island, Ash and his friends headed straight for Hauorle City.
Located on the outskirts of the city, a tropical-style "farmhouse inn" came into view.
The Alola League logo signifies its status as an authentic gym, if you ignore the "Mao Eco Farmhouse" sign next to it.
"Is this a gym or not?" Ulte scratched his head and complained.
"Good question! Little friend, do you want to come and eat?" With a hearty laugh, the head chef with long green hair, Mao, came up behind the group with a smile.
"Welcome home, Ash. And everyone else, welcome to Mallow's Farmhouse!"
Pushing the three of them to the private room in the back hall, Xiao Zhi glanced at the dense forest outside and revealed a strange smile.
It's still the familiar Mao, just as I expected.
"So... who wants to challenge our Grass-type Gym Leader?" Mallow arrived in front of everyone with Sweet and Cool Beauty, and served them a bowl of appetizers.
“It’s me~” Rico hesitated for a moment before raising her hand.
“Very good!” Mao chuckled. “Let me talk about the convergence.”
Pointing to the dense forest behind the private room, Mao took out three pictures: "Collect three ingredients from the forest of orchid mantis flowers, eat my dishes, and you will be able to challenge me."
Of course, I will also demonstrate the complete usage of Z-Moves. Understand?
"Understood." Rico nodded.
“We’ll help you!” Roy and Ulte also stood up.
"Hey~ No way! This is Riko's gym challenge." Mallow immediately stopped her.
“It’s alright, Roy, Ulte. I’m off!” Lyco nodded vigorously and got up to head to the woods.
"There might be wild Mantis Grass inside, so be careful. This is also how Mallow selects challengers," Ash noticed immediately.
"Okay, teacher." Riko nodded, took out a Poké Ball, released Teebrim and Meowth, and carefully walked into the bushes.
Watching Tibrim use her mental powers to search for items, and then have the Magic Masked Cat steal the ingredients directly with magic threads, Mao shook his head with a smile.
"What?" Ash asked Mallow with a smile.
Mao sighed meaningfully, "A very smart girl, but... she's too cautious. She missed the battle against the fake mantis, and then when facing the overlord, she was completely clueless."
"Take it slow," Ash sighed, shaking his head.
To be continued...