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Chapter 1180 The Bond of Bamboo and Orchid
Chapter 1180 The Bond of Bamboo and Orchid
"This is……"
Bamboo Orchid obtained a Dragon Z.
This was stolen by Kommo-o from a Totem Pokémon.
Gadria leaned closer to examine it and said, "This should be a Z-Crystal, right? I remember it allows Pokémon to unleash extraordinary power!"
Because Bai Mu had used it, she specifically looked it up.
Z-pure crystal?
Zhu Lan became somewhat interested, but it was in the area of historical research.
Yesterday, she spent most of the day reading history and mythology books, which included introductions to things like Z-Crystals, Z-Moves, and Z-Powers.
If I remember correctly, Z-Crystal also requires an item called Z-Bracelet to use.
"Let's go up there and take a look."
Zhu Lan and Cattleya head to the upper level of the Sun Wheel Altar.
The mysterious sunflower pattern and the majestic mountains are exactly as described in the records.
Although she had never witnessed Solgaleo's birth or Necrozma's invasion, the various materials she had collected still allowed her to imagine those scenes.
My teacher once said that studying history requires a rich imagination.
Because anything is possible!
"It's so beautiful."
Zhu Lan sighed with heartfelt emotion, looking around and seeing the profound and colorful history unfold before her eyes.
At these moments, she was always deeply moved.
Cattleya was equally mesmerized, but she was captivated by Orchid's perfect profile.
From childhood to adulthood, only bamboo orchids still hold a special place in her heart.
Ability is one aspect, but a mature personality, reliable character, and handsome appearance are other aspects as well.
Caldaria longs to become closer partners with her, but unfortunately, it's difficult for the Unova Elite Four member to transfer to the Sinnoh Elite Four. She currently only has two possibilities—
First, challenge Iris to become the Unova Champion; second, challenge Cynthia to become the Sinnoh Champion.
Cattleya longs to defeat Orchid, but she doesn't want to replace her.
Therefore, they are working hard to challenge Alice.
"I--"
Just as she was about to speak, the Kommo-o-Tai suddenly growled, its voice filled with vigilance.
Zhu Lan glanced sideways and was startled to see a huge three-headed dragon flying in from the horizon.
Cattleya, who had almost stayed up all night watching the battle replays, instantly recognized him: "It's Kashiwagi's Hydreigon! What's he doing here?"
Zhu Lan said with a smile, "It seems we are quite destined to meet."
What a coincidence!
Alarm bells rang in Cattleya's mind.
Although she knew very well that she was overthinking things, many of the romance novels that Wanlong recommended to her described curiosity as the beginning of a relationship.
Besides, Kashiwagi is very handsome!
hateful!
With her deep, dark eyes and flowing hair, Cattleya looked remarkably like Medusa with her petrifying eyes.
As soon as he landed, Kashiwagi asked curiously, "Miss Cattleya? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Cattleya?"
Zhu Lan barely managed to pull her gaze away from the three-headed dragon before turning to look at her friend.
Cattleya quickly withdrew her surging spiritual power, elegantly covering her mouth and saying, "Oh ho ho ho~ It's nothing~ Perhaps you misunderstood~"
Bai Mu nodded, not dwelling on such a trivial matter, and said, "Are you two admiring the ancient site?"
"Yes, I've always been curious about the history of Alora."
Zhu Lan smiled, "You too?"
He replied, "I had a previous experience here, and I came here specifically to take a look this time."
Zhu Lan was immediately curious, "Experience? Related to Solgaleo?"
Kashiwagi was surprised. "You know?"
Logically speaking, only a small group of people, such as the Ultimate Defense Force, should know about matters related to Solgaleo.
Oh, and the Rockets too.
Zhu Lan smiled and said, "I don't actually know much. Can you share what you do know?"
"..."
Kashiwagi glanced at Gadriya, whose gaze was deep and unfathomable, and said, "I'm sorry, but this involves some other people's privacy."
While the Solgaleo incident appears to be closely related to Ultra Beasts, the main characters are actually Lusamine's family.
Even though he knew Zhu Lan wouldn't spread rumors, he didn't want to be a gossip.
"That's it."
Zhu Lan was quite disappointed, but very understanding.
Cattleya's impression of Kashiwagi also changed drastically.
She had just thought the other person would use this opportunity to get closer to Zhu Lan! But she rejected him?
"I won't disturb your fun any longer, you two. See you the day after tomorrow."
Kashiwagi didn't linger at the Sun Wheel Altar for long; he really just came to take a look.
Cleared the battle tree once again.
He simply didn't encounter the kind of talent he was looking for.
Hawk isn't on the Battle Tree, and Hau will most likely have to succeed as the island king of Melemele Island...
It seems there are no more corners to dig into?
Disappointed, Kashiwagi bid farewell to Hau, who had been brutally abused.
But this kid has matured a lot mentally; even after losing so badly, he could still smile and say goodbye.
They're much better than those Battle Tree Trainers next to them who were all frowning and silent!
"Sigh!!"
The three-headed dragon, carrying cypress wood, roared angrily and flapped its wings to depart.
It was very fast and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Staff-tailed Armored Dragon: "..."
This guy is yelling at it!
Cynthia, who was also very familiar with dragons, smiled and exclaimed, "Hahaha! What an energetic Hydreigon!"
The saying that Pokémon become more composed as their level increases is not just a casual remark.
The Garchomp she raised from a cub now looks almost like an old man, even though it's a mature dragon in its teens.
She truly envied the three-headed dragon's vitality.
More importantly, she could sense the terrifying power contained within the three-headed dragon.
On par with Garchomp...
Do not!
Even subtly above it!
This made Bamboo Orchid very curious about the cultivation methods of Cypress.
It's important to understand that Pokémon and their trainers often complement each other; if either party holds them back, neither can reach the top.
However, if both parties are exceptionally talented, then one plus one will be far greater than two!
"Sister Zhulan!"
Cattleya brought back Bamboo Orchid's wandering thoughts.
She smiled sheepishly and said, "Sorry, I got distracted. Let's continue!"
According to the book Acerola gave her, Orchid found the secret chamber inscribed with the deeds of the Radiant God.
Correct!
This is it!
Zhu Lan excitedly observed the huge mural. She wanted to take out her phone to take a picture, but she was worried that the flash would cause it to oxidize faster.
He could only admire it for a while before leaving, neatly stacking the wall bricks to seal the gap.
She said, "We must mention to the island king of Bonnie Island that we must protect the Sun Wheel Altar properly."
"These are treasures of all mankind. It would be such a waste if they were to oxidize and weather away carelessly."
Cattleya nodded frantically, "Yes! Yes!"
The two arrived in the town of Pony Island and, after making inquiries, learned that the island's queen was a young girl with blond hair.
A young girl with blond hair?
When Zhu Lan and Jia Deliya met the real people, they realized that what others had described was absolutely correct.
Hapuu, who was drinking tea, looked puzzled. "Who are you? What do you want with us?"
Zhu Lan: "There's something we'd like to discuss with you."
The voice just fell.
A rich aroma wafted from the brick house next door.
Hapuu was captivated by it, exclaiming, "No wonder it's our Boni radish! Its fragrance is unparalleled in the world!"
"It'll be ready to eat soon!"
Wearing an apron, Kashiwagi pushed open the door and saw Takano and Gadriya. He couldn't help but smile and say, "We meet again. What a coincidence!"
The two looked at each other speechlessly.
The Alola region is neither too big nor too small, so such frequent encounters can only prove that we are truly destined to meet.
Hapu asked doubtfully, "Is Kashiwagi someone you know?"
"Of course, you might know them too."
Kashiwagi introduced them: "This is Cynthia, the champion of Sinnoh; and this is Catharia, one of the Elite Four of Unova!"
Hapuu was utterly shocked. "Bamboo Orchid! Cattleya!"
She then hurriedly introduced herself, "I...I am the island queen of Pony Island! Hapuu!"
How could Hapwu not know the significance of the championship and the Four Heavenly Kings?
Even though she has lived on this island since childhood and has never appeared in public, she can still peek into the whole world through her multiple mobile phones.
"Greetings! Your Majesty, Queen Hapuu of the Island!"
Zhu Lan greeted them with a smile.
Cattleya also politely echoed.
Hapwu suddenly felt a little embarrassed and asked, "Have you eaten yet? Would you like to join us?"
The aroma filling the air is incredibly tempting.
Cattleya initially wanted to remain reserved, but Zhu Lan readily agreed, "Then I'll have to trouble you!"
The dinner table.
Zhu Lan had intended to take this opportunity to mention her purpose, but the dazzling array of delicacies triggered her indecisiveness.
Fortunately, after Kashiwagi discovered this, he cleverly adopted a separate meal system.
Seeing that she could eat all the food, Zhu Lan began to enjoy it with satisfaction.
She didn't stop until she had finished the entire portion.
"Phew... I haven't eaten this satisfyingly in a long time."
Zhu Lan wiped her mouth and smiled, "Thank you very much for your cooking, Chef Kashiwagi."
"As long as you're satisfied."
Kashiwagi smiled, feeling a deep sense of joy at seeing the champion he once admired enjoy his cooking so much.
With a complicated expression, Cattleya put down her cutlery. "Thank you, Chef."
Although I'm reluctant to admit it, Kashiwagi really is a perfect man.
She is highly capable, exceptionally good-looking, and polite.
And she has such excellent culinary skills!
To put it bluntly, if I hadn't met Zhu Lan first, things might really have turned out differently...
Woo!
Cattleya suddenly covered her flushed face with her sleeve.
What am I thinking?
I should have known better than to ask Wanlong for so many novels!
Cattleya tried to compose herself and forced a dignified smile.
Neither Zhulan nor Hapu noticed her unusual behavior; the two were discussing the issue of the Sun Wheel Altar.
Kashiwagi noticed it, but he didn't quite understand why she was blushing.
Feeling refreshed?
There were no chili peppers in today's dishes.
I don't understand.
He shook his head, and then heard Hapuu tell Zhulan what had happened at the Sun Wheel Altar.
She wasn't the island queen at the time, but after succeeding to the throne, she learned some things from the previous queen and Tapu Fini.
"An ultimate monster."
Zhu Lan's eyes were filled with uncontrollable curiosity.
She longed to see these amazing creatures with her own eyes, but it seemed they existed in another...some other world?
Kashiwagi remained silent, even though he knew where the Ultra Beasts were located.
A meal was enjoyed by both host and guest.
Hapuu also adopted Zhulan's suggestion, but she had a small request—
"Fight me!"
"of course can."
The question was asked with conviction, and the response from the other side was decisive, thus beginning the battle that greatly intrigued Kashiwagi.
However, the battle lasted only a short time.
Compared to Kashiwagi, who doesn't use Aggron very often, Garchomp probably accounts for 50% or more of Cynthia's usage rate.
He witnessed firsthand how Garchomp used its fins to continuously absorb damage, rendering all of Claydol's attacks futile, and successfully annihilating it with Dragon Dive.
It might be difficult for the average person to glean enough useful information from such a one-sided battle.
Cypress is different.
He fought Hapuu's clay giants many times and was able to glean what he wanted from their reactions.
"As expected of Zhu Lan..."
Kashiwagi realized that his foresight was indeed correct.
Garchomp's energy level may not be as high as Aggron's, but Cynthia's experience as a champion over the past decade is enough to bridge that gap.
If I'm not mistaken, Garchomp's energy level is probably around level 85.
This is indeed a terrifying number.
Many veteran Elite Four teams' ace players only reach level 75 at most, yet Garchomp has reached this level solely through its own strength!
Its value is beyond doubt!
If Cynthia is like this, what about Dan Emperor's Charizard?
Kashiwagi is increasingly looking forward to the Eight Masters' match.
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Returning from Pony Island to Melemele Island.
Kashiwagi didn't run into those two again, and he began preparing for the competition the day after tomorrow.
"I've decided to let you play."
He looked at the Blissey and the Shiny Milotic.
Gadria possesses multiple Mega Evolutions, and it's believed she will showcase them in future matches.
If I'm not mistaken, the remaining ones should be Mega Alakazam and Mega Metagross.
Choose one of the two...
It's probably a super-mega-gold monster.
Kashiwagi knew that his opponent had also studied his team, and that there was no room for error on his side for a squishy champion like Mega Alakazam.
Unless Caitlin is completely out of her mind, she won't send out this Pokémon.
"Happy!"
"Miro~"
Happy Egg and Milotic nodded in agreement.
However, if the opponent is Metagross, it's slightly disadvantageous for Blissey.
Cypress squinted.
……fine!
We'll crush them with sheer strength!
He also wanted to show Zhu Lan his strength and prepare for the upcoming Masters-level competition.
Ash only reached Master rank at the end of the season, leading him to believe that his ranking was fixed after reaching Master rank.
But it's not.
There are also matches between Masters level players, and the winner is determined by the score.
However, such battles often occur between the eighth and seventh positions, which is used to push the weaker players to the back, giving the "rising stars" a chance to challenge them and take their positions.
Kashiwagi happens to be such a rising star.
The next two days.
He stayed in the seaside cabin preparing for the battle, occasionally going to check on the bear's den, and then retrieving Gengar and Porygon II from the tavern.
Time flies by like a white horse.
Before we knew it, it was time for the official match against Cattleya.
The venue was located at the Manaro Conference site, and the audience seats were packed with people from all over the world.
Zhu Lan was spotted by the organizers while buying ice cream and was invited to be a guest to discuss the competition.