150: Wins! Qin Yun Challenges the North Pavilion! Let's Go, Watch Qin Yun Make a Fool of Himself in the Team Battle
Achan lost.
The moment he witnessed the sheer force and agility of Qin Yun's Blaziken, his spirit wavered. The way Blaziken dodged attacks with Blaze Kick and countered effortlessly with High Jump Kick was overwhelming. The team from Rustboro No. 3 Middle School knew that any further struggle was pointless—they had no countermeasure strong enough to turn the tide.
Rather than endure further humiliation, they conceded.
With that, the exchange competition concluded. Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School emerged victorious.
Luo Qing and his teammates beamed with pride. In stark contrast, the students of Rustboro No. 3 Middle School were downcast.
Losing on home turf was a bitter pill to swallow.
"Old Ma, your luck is incredible. Another genius student—this one has the makings of an Elite Four contender."
The elderly woman from Rustboro No. 3 Middle School sighed. As much as she disliked admitting it, Qin Yun's strength was undeniable.
"Haha! Luck is part of strength, isn't it? Now do you still think I only brought out Norman?" Old Ma chuckled.
The reputation of a school often hinged on the number of professional and elite trainers it produced. For Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School, Qin Yun's success was a significant milestone.
The old woman exhaled, recognizing the reality. Her students had received a much-needed wake-up call.
Despite protocol, Rustboro No. 3 Middle School didn't extend much hospitality to Qin Yun and his team. That evening, they returned to Rustboro City.
Exploring Rustboro City
Rustboro City was as grand as expected, bustling with trainers, researchers, and Pokémon enthusiasts. With its advanced training centers, Breeder facilities, and Pokémon research labs, Qin Yun was nearly overwhelmed.
"This place is amazing. Maybe I should train here for a while?" he mused.
Rustboro offered an ideal environment for Pokémon training, far superior to wilderness training. The controlled climate, specialized terrain, and expert guidance from Breeders made it an excellent place to refine tactics.
Qin Yun decided to extend his stay.
Preparing for the Next Challenge
By noon the next day, Old Ma and the others returned home. Qin Yun, however, remained behind.
"Tomorrow morning, I'll challenge North Rustboro Gym and earn the Friendship Badge first."
He also needed to plan his entry into Rustboro's Contest competition. The system required him to secure first place to qualify for the next upgrade.
"But for today… I'll take it easy. Tomorrow's battle won't be simple."
North Rustboro City was well-connected to Rustboro by overpasses and subway lines. As a satellite city, its infrastructure was advanced, and its Pokémon League facilities were impressive.
Most notably, its gym leader had a reputation for unparalleled strength.
At North Rustboro Gym
"Sister, welcome!"
Xiao Zhu, the leader of North Rustboro Gym, greeted Kenin warmly. Despite being two years younger, she was a formidable trainer in her own right.
"Xiao Zhu, your gym has improved a lot."
Kenin smiled at her junior sister. Trainers at their level had few true peers, making moments like these rare.
Xiao Zhu had shown exceptional promise, achieving Elite-level Pokémon just a month ago. Kenin had no doubt that, with determination, Xiao Zhu could one day rise to the same rank.
"Your gym is still far beyond mine, Senior Sister," Xiao Zhu admitted.
Kenin's gym wasn't just any ordinary establishment—it was a provincial-level powerhouse. Ranked among Hoenn's top ten gyms, it was leagues ahead of most others.
Even if Xiao Zhu ascended to Elite level, the gap between their gyms would remain significant.
The Shocking Defeat of Rustboro No. 3 Middle School
"Senior Sister, did you hear? Two days ago, Rustboro No. 3 Middle School lost to Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School—a regular high school from Petalburg Province."
Kenin raised an eyebrow. "That doesn't sound right. Are you sure?"
"I didn't pay attention at first. But after reviewing the battle, I was shocked—Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School's victory was entirely due to a single student."
Xiao Zhu handed over the battle data. Kenin scrolled through the footage, her expression shifting.
"Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School?" Kenin muttered. The name sounded familiar.
After a moment of thought, it clicked. "Wait—Norman attended that school. I remember now. But it's just an ordinary school."
Kenin had a cordial relationship with Norman, the Petalburg Gym Leader. She knew Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School wasn't known for producing prodigies.
"Who was the student?" she asked.
"Qin Yun," Xiao Zhu replied.
A Challenger Appears
Just then, a gym assistant rushed in, visibly flustered.
"Gym Leader! Someone just submitted a challenge request!"
Xiao Zhu barely reacted. Challenges were a daily occurrence, and she didn't entertain every one of them.
"Who is it?" she asked casually.
The assistant hesitated before answering.
"…Qin Yun."
At the North Rustboro Gym Entrance
After a day of rest, Qin Yun arrived at the gym and submitted his challenge request.
He was about to leave when the assistant called out.
"Qin Yun! The Gym Leader has approved your challenge immediately!"
Qin Yun blinked in surprise. He had expected a long wait—at least ten days—before his turn. After all, North Rustboro Gym was prestigious.
"Right now?" he asked.
"Yes! The Gym Leader wants you to enter immediately."
Qin Yun smirked. Interesting.
Rustboro No. 3 Middle School Responds
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhu made a phone call.
"Lian Lao, Qin Yun is challenging my gym. If you're interested, come watch."
"…What?! I'll gather the students right away!"
News spread like wildfire.
When Lin Shuyi, Achan, and others heard that Qin Yun was taking on North Rustboro Gym, their expressions turned complicated.
"Qin Yun is strong, no doubt," Lin Shuyi admitted. "Against ordinary Gym Leaders, he'd likely win."
"But Xiao Zhu? Her second team alone has professional-level Pokémon. He doesn't stand a chance."
"Didn't you say the same thing before? And he still won," someone interjected.
"This is different!"
Rustboro No. 3 Middle School erupted with excitement.
The wounds from their recent defeat still stung. Qin Yun had single-handedly humiliated their best students.
Now, an opportunity for payback had arrived.
"Let's watch him make a fool of himself!"
"Yes! Everyone, let's go!"
Within minutes, more than half of Rustboro No. 3 Middle School mobilized, swarming toward North Rustboro Gym.
A Familiar Face
Qin Yun, unaware of the mass migration, entered the gym.
He immediately recognized someone—Kenin, Rustboro Gym Leader.
In the Pokémon manga, Kenin was a towering figure, her battle strategies rivaling those of Hoenn's top trainers. Her presence here was unexpected.
"He's actually quite handsome," Kenin thought to herself, observing Qin Yun's calm demeanor.
"Welcome, Qin Yun. I am Xiao Zhu, Gym Leader of North Rustboro Gym."
"This is my senior sister, Kenin, Rustboro Gym Leader."
Qin Yun shook their hands respectfully.
"Qin Yun, you'll have plenty of familiar faces watching your battle today," Xiao Zhu remarked with a sly smile.
"…Familiar faces?"
"The entire Rustboro No. 3 Middle School is on their way."
Qin Yun chuckled. "I guess I've made quite an impression."
As the crowd gathered, Xiao Zhu led Qin Yun into the arena.
The battle was about to begin.
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