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Bang—bang—bang!
Articuno was blasted directly to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. Charizard also landed on the ground, staring at Articuno in the dust.
"唷~!!!"
Although Articuno, which was caught in the dust, was severely injured, it was fortunate that it did not lose its ability to fight and immediately flapped its wings to disperse the dust.
He stood up from the ground and confronted the fire-breathing dragon.
Even though it was on the verge of death, it still chose to fight Charizard to the very end, despite its pride as a legendary beast.
but.
There's really no need to fight this to the bitter end.
Because this is not a life-or-death struggle, but a subjugation war!
"..."
Red held the red and white baseball cap in one hand, pressed it down slightly, and walked through the dust to Articuno's side.
Under the questioning gaze of the other party, he handed the empty blue and red Great Ball from his other hand to Articuno.
A soft voice then rang out:
"So? Do you want to come with me?"
"..."
"唷~!!!"
Human, I acknowledge you. Among all the trainers, no one is better than you...
I would call you... the strongest!!!
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193. Red lotus is the color of fiery passion! (Please subscribe to the full list!)
Crimson Island is a large island located in the southern sea of the Kanto region. It boasts beautiful scenery and is surrounded by the sea.
Meanwhile, Honglian Town on Honglian Island is one of the few cities in the Kanto region without any land road connections. It is only connected to the island by Waterway No. 20 to the east and Waterway No. 21 to the north.
The most famous things on Crimson Lotus Island are the Crimson Lotus Hot Spring, the Crimson Lotus Research Institute, and the Crimson Lotus Active Volcano.
Needless to say, most tourists who travel to Guren Island come specifically to soak in the hot springs, but the Guren Research Institute is different.
The Cinnabar Laboratory is the most famous research center in the Kanto region, and many Pokémon researchers hope to become one of its members.
This is not just about researching how to make Pokémon stronger; they have even developed a technology that can revive ancient Pokémon!
This is the most important reason why many researchers are so eager to visit this place.
"September 17th" However, apart from that.
The most important factor that truly made Cinnabar Island famous in the Kanto region and Johto, and even the whole world, is the Cinnabar Gym!
Crimson Lotus Dojo held the title of the strongest dojo in the Kanto region for several decades.
At that time, only the Clarion Dojo, which was also at its peak, could barely compete with it.
However, he was immediately overwhelmed by the successive emergence of Fire-type Elite Four members from the Kanto region.
In the Pokémon world, the most common profession is always Trainer, and among Trainers, the strongest always reigns supreme.
Cinnabar Island, Cinnabar Town, and Cinnabar Gym, possessing such power, are naturally places that many trainers dream of visiting!
Even the Cinnabar Conference, which was held exclusively on Cinnabar Island, once overshadowed the Indigo League, the Pokémon tournament in the Kanto region.
It attracted countless trainers from the Kanto region, Johto region, and even Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and other regions, all of whom gathered here.
Together they competed for victory in the Crimson Lotus Tournament.
All of this is for the sake of obtaining the Crimson Lotus Gym's widely known winning technique... "The Crimson Lotus Secret Technique"!
And, receive personal instruction from a current Cinnabar Island Elite Four level trainer.
This was the most famous and prosperous period for Crimson Lotus Island.
But unfortunately.
The white horse passes through the gap.
After Blaine, the previous Fire-type Elite Four member, retired, he returned to Cinnabar Island to take over the Cinnabar Gym, but not long afterward.
Then, someone on Red Lotus Island suddenly discovered the source of a hot spring.
Since then.
The first hot spring hotel on Crimson Lotus Island officially opened in Crimson Lotus Town, located at the foot of the volcano.
Then, it got out of control.
From the moment the first hot spring was discovered, all the residents who heard the news joined in the excavation of Crimson Lotus Island.
One hot spring after another was unearthed, and hot spring hotels sprang up in Honglian Town.
Thanks to the abundant hot spring resources, the residents of Honglian Town have gradually become wealthier.
The area, once known as the "Land of Heavenly Kings," has gradually transformed into the renowned "Hot Spring Town," a reputation that has spread throughout the world.
It has become a world-renowned "travel paradise".
As for the Crimson Lotus Gym, if we don't count Giovanni, who is ostensibly the Gym Leader of Viridian Gym but is actually the leader of Team Rocket, then the Gym Leader is Giovanni.
Of the eight dojos in the Kanto region today, the Guren Dojo remains the strongest.
It remains the same Crimson Gym, where even the most ambitious trainers consider it an honor to obtain the Crimson Badge, a symbol of strength.
But unfortunately.
As time went by.
The number of tourists on Cinnabar Island is gradually increasing, and the Cinnabar Gym, which was originally used to measure a trainer's courage and strength, is now being used to visit it.
It has become an entertainment mecca for tourists who come here for fun and to take photos and challenge themselves.
As for Xia Bo, the owner of the Crimson Lotus Dojo, he naturally could not accept that the Crimson Lotus Dojo, which had been built and successfully developed by generations of people, would fall into ruin under his leadership.
But in the end.
Blaine chose to close the Crimson Gym and move to the foot of an active volcano, where she established a hot spring resort. The Crimson Gym was also moved to the volcano behind the resort.
And he himself.
He disguised himself, not wanting others to know that he was the gym leader, and mingled in the Red Lotus Town at the foot of the mountain.
Go find and recruit those excellent trainers, and lead them to the real location of the Cinnabar Gym to continue the gym challenge!
This is Honglian Town!
Red lotus is the color of fiery red!
...
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After capturing Articuno, Crimson spent another four days emerging from the Twin Caves and arriving at another island.
Riding the Laplace along Route 20, it took three days to finally reach Crimson Lotus Island!
Upon arriving at Cinnabar Island, after verifying her identity with Officer Jenny and registering, Red headed to the Pokémon Center to treat her Pokémon...
Then, they went directly to the old address of the Crimson Lotus Dojo, intending to find out the real address of the Crimson Lotus Dojo.
Although he has memories of his past life, he knows that the current Crimson Lotus Gym is located inside the Crimson Lotus Volcano, behind a hot spring inn.
But seriously.
There are so many hot spring inns in this Red Lotus Town that they are very difficult to find, so you might as well go and see if you can find Xia Bo and get the exact address directly.
however.
As Red left the Pokémon Center and headed towards the old site of the Cinnabar Gym, he was stopped by an old man after only a few steps.
Guess the riddle: What is something with an icy head and a warm body?
This is a man wearing round black sunglasses, with brown wavy hair and a brown mustache, dressed like a "middle-aged man".
And this meticulously dressed "middle-aged man" who thought Crimson was unaware of his identity was none other than the Crimson Gym Leader, the former Fire Elite Four member... Blaine!
"..."
Looking at Blaine who suddenly appeared before him, and her strange attire, Crimson was speechless, even though he was prepared. Pikachu on his shoulder felt the same way.
They all stared at Xia Bo with eyes that looked at him like he was an idiot, and Red didn't want to waste time, so he quickly gave his answer: "Open-air hot spring."
"Haha, congratulations, you got it right!"
Unaware that his identity had been exposed, Xia Bo burst into laughter upon seeing the answer given by Crimson.
Then, he pulled a crumpled 1.6 bar hot spring ticket from his pocket, handed it to Akane, and said:
"Well then, this is your reward for guessing the riddle correctly. Here's a free voucher for the hot spring inn at the foot of the volcano. Please accept it."
"You absolutely have to come! I heard that the hot spring inn has a secret about the Crimson Lotus Dojo!"
Not feeling reassured, Blaine gave Crimson a further hint, and after speaking, he excitedly left and disappeared into the crowd.
"..."
Red stood still, watching Blaine disappear into the crowd, glancing at the hot spring ticket in his hand and exchanging a glance with Pikachu on his shoulder.
Immediately.
The will to fight ignited between the two men's gazes!
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194. Cinnabar Gym Challenge, VS Blaine! (Please subscribe to all chapters!)
At the foot of Honglian Volcano!
Behind a hot spring hotel!