My Name of the Spirit Lucario

On the TV screen, a battle match specially organized by the Elf Alliance was broadcast.

"…Welcome to the first public Gym Leader Qualification Challenge!"

"I believe that everyone in front of the TV is familiar with the title of gym leader. Some gym leaders may even be around you. However, do you know how to become a gym leader and how to get your own exclusive gym?"

"In order to answer everyone's questions, the Pokémon League has decided to open the Gym Leader Qualification Challenge for the first time and broadcast the entire process live, so that you in front of the TV or everyone present can clearly know how to become a Gym Leader!"

The host's incessant voice came out from the speakers of the TV.

"... Then without further ado, let's welcome today's first challenger, Qianli!"

"...Wow, I didn't expect that Trainer Qianli's King of Leave would perform so well. His huge and strong body, combined with his divine power, defeated his opponents one after another with overwhelming force..."

"…Finally, let us congratulate Trainer Qianli for successfully obtaining the qualifications to become a gym leader!"

Amidst thunderous applause, Asuhi Teru, who was sitting on a small stool in front of the TV, had his eyes shining with excitement.

This was also the first time for the young girl to see such an exciting and intense elf battle.

The arrogant king of taking leave on TV and the trainer who was always calm and measured in his actions were like a seed that condensed and fell into the little girl's heart.

……

In Ono's cake shop, a fierce battle was being broadcast on the TV hanging on the wall.

"... Donggang, the Pokémon Gym Leader of Shanya City, narrowly defeated the challenger and successfully defended his title as Gym Leader."

Grandpa Ono was lying on a creaking rattan chair, smoking a cigarette and reading the newspaper in his hand leisurely. Grandma Ono picked up the kettle and poured boiling water into the teapot. The dried tea leaves were scalded by the hot water and instantly gave off a fragrance.

Everyone in the cake shop was enjoying delicious desserts, so they didn't pay too much attention to the new Gym Leader Qualification Challenge broadcast on TV.

Except for tomorrow's photo.

The girl was watching TV with great interest, and she picked up the teacup in front of her and poured it into her mouth.

“Hiss… hot, hot, hot, hot!”

As expected, the hot tea burned the girl's face and deformed it, but even so, her eyes were still fixed on the TV, unwilling to miss any scene.

Perhaps because he saw Lulu and Leo also coming over to watch the challenge together, Asuka Teru started to spread knowledge to his elf friends as if he had found a soulmate.

"Do you know how to become a gym leader? You have to go through several tests to get this precious qualification."

Next, Asuka explained to several elves as if they were all familiar with each other.

"First, you have to apply. This application is not something that can be made casually, because in order to become a gym leader, you must have strong strength. After all, the gym leader is often the person in charge of the entire area or assists in the management, so without sufficient strength, it is impossible to control the situation."

"But having ability is only one of the necessary challenges. Once the application is approved, you will become a candidate for gym leader. These candidates must pass the written test and interview at the Pokemon Alliance headquarters. I heard that the written test questions will take even the top students in the school two or three days to complete."

At this point, Asuka couldn't help but shudder. This reminded her of the pile of final exam papers when she was in school. Every final exam was no less than an extremely arduous training for a practical person like her.

"Trainers who can apply for gym leaders are all excellent talents, so the probability of passing the interview and written test is still high. But the problem is, because the alliance will control the number of gyms, and candidates who pass the first few levels of assessment must also participate in an actual battle, which is commonly known as the gym leader challenge."

"This kind of actual combat can not only determine who is qualified, but also allow the Alliance's auditors to observe the various potential factors of the candidates that are highlighted in the battle, such as character and personality."

"After all the tests are passed, the remaining candidates will be qualified to be gym leaders. After that, they will need to follow the gym leaders at a designated location to learn for a period of time before they can take up the position at the location they applied for. This is why there are often people like acting gym leaders in gyms."

"But don't think you're safe once you become a gym leader. You must know that the gym leader qualification is valid for five years. After these five years, if you want to continue to be a gym leader, you must obtain the qualification again. In addition to not having to apply and interview, you still have to participate in the written test and actual combat with those challengers. If you lose in the qualification challenge, then you have to give up the title of gym leader."

"Such stringent conditions also lead to a high turnover of gym leaders. Except for a few, most gym leaders cannot serve more than two terms."

As she was talking, the girl noticed that the whole place had fallen silent, with everyone listening thoughtfully to Asuka's explanation.

"By the way, Teru, have you ever considered becoming a gym leader?"

Grandma Ono smiled and poured Asuhito another cup of hot tea, and asked casually.

Asuhi Teru shook his head, his eyes determined.

"No, I won't think about that for now. After all, challenging for the championship is my dream!"

"Have you decided who to challenge next?"

"This one……"

Grandpa Ono's question made Asuka embarrassed.

There are still many gyms to challenge. Even if you don't count the Middle Region, there are a lot of Pokémon gyms in the East Region and the Weston Islands. But these gyms are located in places where you need to travel a long distance or take public transportation to reach the corresponding locations. For Ming Rizhao, who doesn't want to travel for the time being, this is an option that he will not consider for the time being.

But there are indeed not many gyms left in the Middle area that can be challenged.

"Shanya City? Or Chaokong Town? Or..."

Asuka fell into deep thought.

"Dong dong."

Leo tapped his fingers on the table, getting the girl's attention.

"So why is there a saying that the darkest place is under the lamp... Xiaozhao, have you forgotten your promise?"

As he spoke, Leo pointed out the window.

Today's Yinye City is still so harmonious.

……

"...Your current strength is not enough to challenge my Pokémon Gym. I suggest you practice more. I will fight you again when you are stronger..."

In a trance, it seemed that I heard these words a long time ago. At that time, Asuka Teru was just a rookie trainer who had just started out, and the only ones following him were Ralts and Riolu who had not yet evolved.

but now.

Asuhi Teru adjusted the hat on his head with one hand and pulled the shoulder bag on his shoulder with the other hand, standing in front of the Normal-type Pokémon Gym in Yinye City, adjusting his state.

The six gym badges have different external shapes and contain different energies flowing inside. Under the sunlight, they reflect magical colors.

Electricity, fire, insects, ghosts, goblins, ice.

Along the way, these hard-earned badges have witnessed the growth of Asuka and her elf friends.

The next one to be challenged is the one who is said to be the most powerful Normal-type Pokémon Gym Leader in history.

He is also the man who once rode a sky dragon.

Yinye City, a thousand miles away!