Chapter 160

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The Coordination Tournament venue was the easiest to complete. It was already available, and Dak just needed to spend the Pokécoins to purchase it.

Unlike the Pokémon Academy and the natural environment, which required more customization.

Dak first spent 100,000 Pokécoins to establish the Coordination Tournament venue. Unlike the multiple divided zones of the Battle Tournament venue, the Coordination Tournament had only one enclosed space.

The presence of a ceiling ensured that the Pokémon's skills wouldn't be diminished by sunlight. The venue was designed like an opera stage.

The 100,000 Pokécoins included additional products like a void barrier, making the actual price lower than the Battle Tournament venue.

Next, with 900,000 Pokécoins remaining, Dak prioritized creating natural environments for Pokémon to live in. He used 100,000 Pokécoins to expand the forests on the east and west sides of Alliance City to 130,000 square meters each.

Forests, being rich in food resources, would be ideal for a variety of Pokémon. Most of the newly obtained Pokémon could thrive in the forests, while some water-type Pokémon could live in the inland seas, park lakes, or forest lakes.

A few Pokémon with specific habitat needs, such as Magnemite, Geodude, Bronzor, Hippopotas, Snover, and Gligar, would require special environments, which Dak planned to create after the New Year's holiday.

For now, these Pokémon would stay in the forest or park.

Pokémon do not necessarily need specific environments to survive, otherwise, they couldn't travel with their trainers.

However, wild Pokémon would naturally prefer comfortable habitats.

There shouldn't be much chaos since the previously introduced groups, like Zangoose and Braviary, had adapted well.

The system likely had a way to help them understand their new circumstances, though minor disturbances were to be expected.

Dak needed people to supervise and explain to both humans and Pokémon, ensuring no trouble arose.

"Hmm, there's the New Year's Eve party tonight. I'll stop for now," Dak said, looking at the time. It was almost evening, and the New Year's Eve party was about to start.

To prepare for the event, he had asked department heads to come up with performances.

...

In the food street of Alliance City:

"It's truly amazing to have built a place like this," Koshiro said, still sporting his characteristic smile, hands tucked in his sleeves, and carrying a Pokémon egg.

Next to him were his prized disciple and his obedient daughter.

He glanced again at his surroundings, confirming only Kuina was with him. "Father, there's no need to look. Zoro has wandered off again," Kuina said, holding a stick of candied fruit.

Zoro had an uncanny ability to get lost, so much so that even Kuina and Koushirou hadn't noticed his disappearance.

Looking at the steadfast Pawniard standing nearby, Kuina reflected on the incredible progress Pokémon made.

In just over a month since Pawniard joined Isshin Dojo, he had grown to the level of sparring evenly with them.

Although she had seen Pawniard use its moves, like "Quick Attack" when she almost fell from the attic, Kuina realized how hard it was to match Pawniard's speed.

Kuina felt a sense of urgency and helplessness. Pokémon's growth rate was astonishing, like they had no bottlenecks, continuously growing stronger through battles and training.

"In a place with so many people, it's easy to get lost..." Koshiro sighed. If they weren't on Pokémon Island, he would be more worried.

Alliance City prohibited fighting on the streets, requiring battles to be held in designated areas in the entertainment district.

Violators would be detained or fined by the city's police force.

...

In the entertainment district at the Alliance Battle Arena, one of the most bustling facilities in Alliance City, people gathered to experience Pokémon battles.

Many who believed themselves strong often found themselves outmatched by Pokémon.

Human vs. human battles were rare. The residents had not yet developed conflicts, maintaining good relations since their recent arrival.

Today, however, there was a change.

On the third battlefield, two young boys faced off, glaring at each other with defiance. One was the lost green-haired Zoro, and the other, the curly-browed blond Sanji.

Sanji had arrived following an invitation to Baratie, ostensibly to learn about Pokémon food preparation.

However, the true motive was Reiju's desire to check on her free-spirited brother.

"For some reason, I can't stand looking at you," Zoro said, grinning at Sanji.

"Same here," Sanji replied, charging at Zoro.

At this stage, Zoro was undoubtedly stronger than Sanji, who was still a novice. However, Zoro lacked weapons and hadn't yet mastered any unarmed combat techniques.

Their fight resembled a chaotic brawl.

"Boring," commented a little orange-haired girl from the audience, shaking her head at the fighting boys. This girl was Nami, from Cocoyasi Village in the East Blue.

She had come to Pokémon Island as Sugar's close friend, having met her by chance at the Breeding House and received a pocket token from Dak, making them best friends.

"Really? I think it's okay..." Sugar responded, standing by Nami. Mismagius stood guard behind them, keeping potential threats at bay.

"I hope I don't find such foolish companions when I set out to sea," Nami said.

"By the way, Nami, what's with that?" Sugar asked, noticing a yellow creature on Nami's head.

"Oh, this little guy has been following me ever since I gave him a candied apple in the park," Nami explained, lifting the mouse-like Pokémon from her head.

"That's Pichu, an Electric-type Pokémon. So cute!" Sugar said, gently petting Pichu's ears. She had learned a lot about Pokémon, preparing herself for her future role in the security department.

"What should I do if he keeps following me?" Nami asked.

"Ask if he wants to be your Pokémon. If he agrees, you can take him with you and become his trainer."

"But I don't have money," Nami said, concerned.

"You don't need money. He's a wild Pokémon from Pokémon Island, not from the Breeding House."

"Really?" Nami asked, relieved to know there was another way to obtain a Pokémon. She had been saving money with Nojiko to buy a Pokémon egg for Bell-mère. This alternative made things easier, though it seemed exclusive to residents of Pokémon Island.

"Pichu, would you like to be my Pokémon?" Nami asked.

"Pichu!" Pichu grinned, hugging Nami's face with its tiny arms.

The two became partners, and somewhere in the East Blue, the Arlong Pirates remained unaware that their fate had been altered.

(End of Chapter)