Pokemon: Spiritual Master-Chapter 390: Drake – I Agree; Agatha – I Initiated It

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Johan?!

The young Pokémon hunter was completely stunned when he saw Johan.

Wasn't he supposed to be in Fortree City?

There was no way he could have teleported here—it was too far...

But before he could process his thoughts, Gengar delivered a complete "nightmare package." The man collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth before he even had a chance to summon a Pokémon.

At the same time—

The League officers, International Police, and Investigators who had been lying in wait sprang into action.

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Like a thunderstorm, they swiftly apprehended the Pokémon hunters they had been tracking, leaving them with no time to react.

However, the scruffy, middle-aged leader of the Pokémon hunters had a quicker reaction.

To be the leader of a group like this, he had to have some skills.

The moment he realized that the young hunter hadn't come back out of the café, and his earpiece remained silent with no updates, he knew something was wrong.

"Damn it!"

Without hesitation, he summoned a Yanmega and leapt onto its back, attempting to escape.

But before he could take off—

A Garchomp dropped from above, slamming into Yanmega with a Dragon Rush, knocking it out instantly.

"Cynthia..."

He gritted his teeth and spat out her name.

Then, from the side, Cynthia stepped forward, her face cold as ice.

At the same time, Johan walked out of the café, heading toward him with Gengar and the older Gallade sister at his side.

"Johan..."

Buzz—Buzz—

As he walked, the Poké Balls on his belt opened one by one.

Ninetales, Tinkaton, Dragonite, Kubfu, and Charcadet all appeared in succession, their expressions filled with hostility.

Someone had targeted their friend—no, their family.

It wasn't just Johan who was furious; his Pokémon were just as enraged.

The middle-aged hunter instinctively summoned his Ariados and Venomoth, but he couldn't stop himself from swallowing hard.

To his left was Cynthia and her Garchomp.

To his right was Johan and a whole squad of pissed-off Pokémon.

Cold sweat dripped down his forehead.

He was screwed. This was an unwinnable battle!

Johan spoke coldly: "Don't damage the surroundings."

That was his only request.

No unnecessary destruction—it wouldn't look good for the city.

Then he added: "We're having a feast tonight."

"Ka-kaah~"

Gengar grinned menacingly.

Johan's Pokémon also flashed eerie smiles.

Their expressions... made the hunter shudder.

Why did they look more like villains than he did?

"Cha~!"

Brothers, beat him up!

After the Battle

"Johan!"

Officer Jenny saluted Johan.

"Sir!"

The International Police operations leader followed suit.

"Advisor."

The Hoenn Investigation Department's team also greeted him with respect.

For a group of barely a dozen Pokémon hunters, it almost felt like there were more law enforcement officers than criminals.

But each division had its own jurisdiction.

The League Police maintained security within Rustboro City.

The Hoenn Investigation Unit focused on regional security.

And the International Police covered the entire Pokémon world.

None of them had superior authority over the others—it was simply a matter of different responsibilities.

This group of Pokémon hunters would be subjected to three rounds of interrogation—by the League Police, the Hoenn Investigation Unit, and finally, the International Police.

Johan gave a sincere nod. "Thank you, everyone."

"This is our duty," they responded.

"What's the status in Fortree City?" Johan asked.

"According to Investigator Lance, they've already located the hunters' temporary base in Hoenn. They're preparing for a raid—most of them should be arrested by tonight!" a Hoenn Investigator reported.

"We suspect they might be linked to the Pokémon hunter group that recently fled from Sinnoh after the League's crackdown. This could lead to further investigations," added the International Police operations leader.

The Pokémon hunters who escaped the Sinnoh League's raid...

Hunter J?

This feud was getting serious.

Johan thought for a moment before saying, "You've all worked hard."

With that, the officers escorted the captured hunters away.

Cynthia walked over with Garchomp and smiled.

"I didn't realize you had so many connections in Hoenn."

Johan scratched his head and laughed awkwardly.

"It's just... people being polite."

Nearby, Charcadet, who was clutching its Pokémon egg, suddenly understood something.

So this is what it really means when people 'give face'...

Johan patted the older Gallade sister on the head and said softly:

"You're truly free now."

"Gallade~"

The older Gallade sister nodded repeatedly, stars twinkling in her eyes.

So... can I battle now?

Hoenn, Fortree City – Deep in the Coastal Forest

Due to its location and dense foliage, this area was the perfect hiding place for Pokémon hunters who had fled from Sinnoh.

It was difficult to find, provided plenty of wild Pokémon to sustain them, and offered easy access to the sea for escape.

But today, this secret hideout was far from peaceful.

"Boss! There's League police spotted to the south!"

"Boss! Unknown groups approaching from the east and west!"

The burly leader of the Pokémon hunters, his face darkened, glared at the two men in front of him.

"I sent you to take some pictures, and this is what you bring back?!"

The two men shrank back, afraid to speak.

They truly didn't understand.

The Wing Festival had so many people—how did taking a few pictures attract suspicion?

And judging by this setup...

It didn't seem like a spontaneous raid.

The leader sighed, deciding there was no point in blaming them anymore.

At this point, the only thing that mattered was escape.

"We'll retreat north! Get to the boats and leave by sea!" he ordered.

However, just as he finished speaking, a nervous voice piped up:

"B-Boss... our boats... they've been taken over..."

"Taken over?"

The leader narrowed his eyes and waved his hand.

"Forget it. The League isn't good at naval combat—we'll retake the boats and escape!"

It made sense.

After all, the reason they had escaped the Sinnoh League's last raid was because of the sea.

However, that was Sinnoh.

This was... Hoenn.

"B-Boss, I don't think that's gonna work..."

"Huh?"

Just as the leader was about to explode in anger, the man stammered:

"T-The one leading them... is Drake, the Hoenn Elite Four."

Drake?!

They were just a small-time group—how did they end up provoking an Elite Four member?!

And not just any Elite Four member—Drake, a man known for conquering the seas.

The leader took a deep breath and activated a special communicator.

"Boss J... I think... we're finished."

This was a complete and utter trap.

BOOM!!

The ceiling of the hideout exploded.

Three figures descended.

Lance, Clair, and... Flint!

"HERE COMES THE GREAT FLINT!"

Flint: I'M FINALLY GONNA BLOW OFF SOME STEAM!

Somewhere in the Hoenn Sea – Pokémon Hunters' Offshore Stronghold

Hunter J lowered her communicator, her expression cold.

They had already suffered major losses after the Sinnoh League's raid.

Now, another team had been wiped out in Hoenn.

This was a disaster.

Originally, they had help from Team Galactic in Sinnoh, which allowed more of them to escape.

But the operation in Snowpoint City had been stopped ahead of schedule, leaving the Sinnoh League free to focus entirely on the hunters.

And now...

Hunter J narrowed her eyes.

Two names kept appearing in these raids:

Johan. Cynthia.

Especially the café owner this latest team had targeted.

It was impossible for her not to take notice of Johan.

"Johan..."

She rubbed her temples, her headache growing.

This wasn't just about losing another team.

The bigger issue was... the overall situation for Pokémon hunters.

The Sinnoh League was after them—that was expected.

Normally, they could still operate in Kanto, Johto, or Hoenn.

But recently, Pokémon hunters in Kanto and Johto were being targeted by Team Rocket.

And now, Hoenn was turning hostile too.

If she had known how deeply involved Johan was in all of this, she might have taken him out immediately.

Taking a deep breath, Hunter J made a call.

To Cyrus.

Sinnoh was dangerous, but at least Team Galactic needed them.

"Hello, it's me."

Hoenn Sea – North of Fortree City

Drake, the Hoenn Elite Four, stood at the bow of his ship.

His coat billowed in the wind as the sea raged around him.

A transparent screen in front of him displayed four figures.

Johan would have recognized them instantly:

Agatha, Bertha, Looker, and the International Police Chief.

They were discussing—

A joint Hoenn-Sinnoh operation to eliminate Pokémon hunters.

Currently speaking was Looker.

"...That concludes the summary of this operation. Personally, I believe Professor Johan is fully capable of taking on the role of command."

Drake nodded in agreement.

"He's young, but if it's Johan, I believe there's no issue."

Saying that, he turned his gaze to Bertha.

Noticing Drake's look, Bertha paused for a moment before responding.

"I was the one who initially proposed this."

The suggestion to have Johan lead this operation had come from her.

Drake was momentarily stunned.

Johan was from Hoenn.

Why did it feel like Bertha was trying to claim him for Sinnoh?

That wouldn't do!

He was the one who first recognized Johan's potential, and as he watched Johan grow stronger, he had even started considering when he could retire and enjoy a life at sea.

"Haha, then it's settled."

The elderly Jenny, head of the International Police Bureau, smiled as she made the final decision.

It didn't matter who had recognized Johan first—right now, he was the Superintendent of the International Police!

Aaron, who had little say in the discussion, quietly let out a sigh of relief.

At this moment, he had only one thought—

Professor Johan, please hurry up and take some of this workload off me!

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