"Is it Tapu Fini's trial after all?"
Naoki turned his gaze to the few Z Crystals in his hand.
One was blue, with a droplet mark in the middle, looking as clear and profound as a sapphire Z Crystal.
That was the purpose of Naoki's trip, able to upgrade Water Type Pokémon moves to the Hydro Vortex, the Water Z.
Besides that, there were two other Z Crystals.
One's color was almost identical to the fur of Eevee, and the other had a lightning-shaped mark on it.
This is Eevee's exclusive Z and Electrium Z.
Along with Fightinium Z, Grassium Z, and Mewnium Z obtained previously from Tapu Koko, all Naoki's goals in coming to Alola were now complete.
Tapu Fini is truly generous!
But speaking of which, how did it know he needed these attribute Z Crystals?
Did it sense his wish to come here through the Illusion Realm?
Naoki looked at Tapu Fini puzzledly and after thinking a bit, asked, "Was it you who created the illusion just now?"
Tapu Fini thought of the elder's instruction and then gently nodded, "Fini!"
Tapu Fini's mist actually possessed such power...
This was somewhat beyond his expectations.
Thinking about what happened in the illusion, Naoki felt quite complex at the moment.
He originally wanted to observe this Pokémon Tapu Fini thoroughly, but now he no longer had the mood.
Forget it, since the purpose of this trip has been achieved, they had no need to stay in the Alola region any longer.
Thinking of this, Naoki patted the heads of the Pokémon beside him, then returned them to the Poké Balls, looked up at Tapu Fini, and said:
"Although I'm not very fond of that type of trial, I must say thank you."
"Fini?" Tapu Fini blinked, somewhat puzzled.
Naoki smiled gently, "Thank you for making me understand how important they are."
Tapu Fini was slightly taken aback, "Fini..."
"Thank you for providing these Z Crystals. I believe they will surely come in handy in the near future, we are going back." Naoki said.
With that, Naoki turned around and left the Ruins of Hope with Koraidon.
Tapu Fini watched their backs until they could no longer be seen before disappearing from the spot.
After leaving Poni Island, Naoki directly rode on Koraidon and flew to Akala Island, returning to the ranch through the Reversed World entrance there.
It was afternoon in the Alola region, but here in the Paldea region, it was dawn.
Naoki adjusted the time on his Rotom Phone to the Paldea time zone and found that it was already four in the morning.
The Pokémon in the ranch were asleep, unaware of Naoki's return.
Back at the ranch, Naoki did not immediately enter the house. Instead, he stood on the grass, feeling the familiar evening breeze, and looked up at the deep night sky.
There wasn't a cloud in sight, the stars and the bright moon were clearly visible, and the moonlight fell on the earth, giving an illusory unreal feeling.
"Ah-gas?"
Seeing Naoki stand still, Koraidon turned its big head in confusion.
Naoki withdrew his gaze, looked at the place where he had lived for several years, and said to Koraidon, "It's nothing, just feels good to be home."
Koraidon blinked, as if understanding something, turned its head to look forward, and responded in agreement, "Ah-gas!"
Naoki took a deep breath, then took out the Poké Balls of Gogoat and others, and released them.
With a few flashes of white light, Pawmot and the others appeared in the ranch.
Naoki pushed the door open and entered the living room, awakening Cyclizar, who was sleeping in front of the fireplace.
"Gah-oo?!"
Seeing it was Naoki, it rubbed its eyes wearily.
"Go on sleeping!" Naoki smiled slightly, then quietly went to the kitchen, and simply prepared some food for the Pokémon who hadn't had dinner yet.
Once they finished eating, Naoki finally lay down on the bed and took a quick nap.
To adjust his sleep schedule, Naoki only slept for five hours.
When he opened his eyes again, it was already bright outside, the warm sunlight shining through the window, and the chirping of wild bird-type Pokémon came from outside.
Naoki had not yet sat up when an Eevee, upon seeing him awake, immediately pounced excitedly, pressing its little paws against Naoki's chest, and asked in a lively tone:
"Bui-bui?"
Sylveon, Glaceon, Flareon also jumped on the bed, surrounding Naoki in a circle.
Early in the morning, the Eevees had already heard the good news from Pawmot about Naoki's successful return with treasures.
Before Naoki set out, every Eevee knew that he was going to find treasures that would make them evolve into formidable Eevees.
So as soon as Naoki returned, all the Eevees were very excited.
However, earlier that morning, the younger Indeedee came over, saying that Naoki returned too late the previous night and hadn't rested well, so they couldn't disturb him.
As a result, the Eevees stayed at home obediently today and didn't even go to their favorite World Tree.
Still somewhat dazed from sleep, Naoki was soon brought back to his senses seeing his partner Eevee in front of him.
—Partner Eevee wanted to use its exclusive Z move, Extreme Evoboost!
Naoki picked up his partner Eevee, saying helplessly, "Can I have a drink of water first?"