Xiao Zhi released Monferno and asked him if he wanted to participate in this competition to obtain items.
Monferno looked at the Fighting event and scratched his head, puzzled.
He wasn't very interested in the belt, but he could try the boxing glove next to it.
After getting the address of the P1 Tournament from the Gentleman, Xiao Zhi and his two companions decided to set off after a short rest.
According to the poster, this P1 Tournament was held in a small town outside Yu Hong City, which had developed quite well due to its proximity to Yu Hong City.
However, it was better to rest today. Anyway, the competition was tomorrow, and a morning was enough time.
While everyone was resting, Xiao Zhi called Da Mu. Hearing Xiao Zhi's conversation with Da Mu, Li Qingfeng showed an expression that meant 'this child is teachable'.
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On the way to the tournament, Xiao Zhi asked, "Xiao Gang, aren't you participating in this P1 Tournament?"
Xiao Gang, holding Eevee, shook his head repeatedly, looking a bit troubled: "My Geodude is a Rock-type Pokémon, and most of the Pokémon participating are Fighting-type Pokémon. So I won't be participating; I'll just cheer for you from below."
Xiao Zhi was very grateful for Xiao Gang's words. Having traveled together for so long, Xiao Gang, Xiao Xia, and Li Qingfeng had always supported him from behind: "Thank you, Xiao Gang, it's great to have you!"
Xiao Xia was pondering the boxing glove item. If she remembered correctly, this item wasn't available in the Kanto region.
This P1 Tournament indeed had something special about it.
She looked at Xiao Zhi and also cheered him on:
"That's right, Xiao Zhi, you must do your best. This item called the boxing glove sounds very powerful, and we can't buy it in our Kanto region. If you can obtain this item, it will definitely be helpful to you."
"Absolutely! No matter what kind of competition it is, I will take first place!" Xiao Zhi became radiant. He thought that many of the Pokémon he had caught hadn't had a chance to appear, and it would be great if he could find an opportunity to let them compete later.
It wasn't good to always let Da Mu help train them; he should also often catch up with them, and occasionally having them compete was also a good thing, wasn't it?
Using what Brother Qingfeng said to him before, what was it called again...?
Ah, right! Rotation!
Thinking of this, Xiao Zhi decided to use other Pokémon the next time he challenged a Gym. While it was important to always use Pikachu and the others, the most important thing was to build a bond with every single Pokémon.
Soon, the three left Yu Hong City and arrived in the suburbs. Here, Xiao Zhi saw a Hitmonlee practicing punches by the roadside, which reminded him of the Hitmonlee at the Fighting Dojo back then.
He wasn't sure if it was his illusion, but he felt that the size of this Hitmonlee was not as large as the one at the Fighting Dojo.
"This Hitmonlee... has an indescribable feeling." Xiao Gang shook his head and didn't say much more.
Xiao Xia wasn't interested in a Pokémon like Hitmonlee; if it were Poliwrath, that would be a different story.
And so, Xiao Zhi and his two companions passed by this Hitmonlee.
'Hmm, that's a good thing.' Li Qingfeng saw that Xiao Zhi had no intention of catching it and breathed a sigh of relief.
If he remembered correctly, the guy named Sen Dou in the original work would get involved with Xiao Zhi because of Hitmonlee.
Normal people who want to become Champion would work hard with their Pokémon. This Sen Dou, after seeing Xiao Zhi's Monferno become Champion on its first try, wanted to take over Monferno from Xiao Zhi.
In short, he was a guy who disregarded his family for the competition and was somewhat self-righteous.
Li Qingfeng could only say that respecting a Pokémon's opinion was a good thing. But in such a situation, one must clearly see what kind of person the other party is, otherwise, handing Monferno over to such a person would only be a bad thing.
Xiao Zhi and his two companions arrived in the town at noon. They first went to the tournament venue to register, and then headed to the Pokémon Center for lunch.
On the way to the Pokémon Center, Xiao Zhi saw three familiar silhouettes: "Xiao Gang, Xiao Xia, do you see those three sneaky figures? Aren't they Team Rocket Trio?"
The two looked in the direction of the voice and found that they indeed looked somewhat similar. Xiao Gang frowned slightly; Team Rocket Trio appearing here was not a good thing.
Could it be that they wanted to tamper with the P1 Tournament?
Xiao Xia pondered for a moment, then asked, "How about we follow them?"
Xiao Zhi and Xiao Gang nodded. They also wanted to see what Team Rocket Trio was up to.
Team Rocket Trio followed closely behind a muscular man, and beside the muscular man was a well-developed Hitmonlee, clearly showing it had received extraordinary training.
Xiao Zhi and his two companions spread out, quietly hiding and moving cautiously. They followed Team Rocket Trio until Team Rocket Trio entered the competition venue, only then realizing their true purpose.
'I didn't expect Team Rocket Trio to actually steal Pokémon. Damn it, I must stop them.'
Xiao Zhi had already gripped his poké ball, ready to launch an attack in time when Musashi sent out Ekans.
Pikachu stood on Xiao Zhi's shoulder. He also understood the current situation and looked ready to arrest Team Rocket. For this, he was also fully prepared, waiting for Xiao Zhi's command.
Xiao Zhi lowered his voice, speaking at a volume only the two of them could hear: "Let him out this time. You should hold back for now."
Pikachu nodded slightly. He would have plenty of opportunities to appear in the future; he should give the chance to other partners.
The muscular man came to the door of the men's restroom. He recalled Hitmonlee into its poké ball, preparing to go in and relieve himself. Musashi gave Kojiro a look, and they followed him in one after another.
Li Qingfeng: ...
It was indeed similar to the original work, otherwise, how could Kojiro alone defeat the muscular man?
Xiao Xia was a bit embarrassed; this was a men's restroom, how could she, a girl, go in? Xiao Gang gestured for Xiao Xia to wait here, indicating that he and Xiao Zhi alone were enough to deal with Team Rocket Trio.
Before Xiao Gang could act, Xiao Zhi rushed in first. When he saw Koffing and Ekans present,
He threw out two poké balls and simultaneously shouted: "Krabby, use Stomp on Ekans! Venomoth, use Psychic on Ekans!"
Xiao Zhi's voice was loud. Xiao Gang and Xiao Xia both heard his shout and exchanged glances.
How strange, when did Xiao Zhi bring these two Pokémon with him?