Tokyo Skytree Arena is a battle facility in the Touran Region.
Its status is equivalent to the Battle Castle in Kalos and the Battle Tree in Alola.
According to official introductions, these battle facilities are places for Trainers to challenge and hone their battle skills, and the Challengers are no slouches either.
In the anime's Battle Frontier, Brandon even caught the three Regis, showing just how challenging it can be.
Of course, Tokyo Skytree Arena also serves as a battle arena.
This season's Master League match between Cynthia and Lance is being held at Tokyo Skytree Arena.
Natsume looked at the introduction on his mobile phone, his expression odd: "Tokyo Skytree has been reimagined ..."
"It makes sense, though. After all, the Eiffel Tower in Paris probably became Prism Tower in this world too."
"What did you say?" Cynthia asked.
"I said, good luck in the match later. I'd be really sad if you lost."
Cynthia's lips curled up, her gaze sharp: "I won't lose."
In the Pokémon world, bonds and trust are real things.
Just like Charizard is to Leon, and Garchomp is to Cynthia...
If you genuinely love Pokémon, Pokémon will respond in kind.
Natsume nodded thoughtfully, muttering:
"Is it really about bonds...? I feel like the ones I raise are all here to backstab me."
To avoid the press, Natsume and Cynthia took the event's special car this time.
Arriving at the packed Tokyo Skytree Arena, Cynthia, wearing sunglasses, got out at the contestant entrance.
"Security check is up ahead. You can only enter from there," Cynthia frowned.
"Take this card... Don't leave me behind after the match."
Natsume's heart skipped a beat, but he kept a straight face: "Don't worry, the bill hasn't been reimbursed yet."
Cynthia smiled gently, waved at Natsume, and walked toward the contestant entrance in her high heels.
It was as if she had suddenly become a different person. Cynthia's aura shifted dramatically, even her footsteps sounded more decisive.
Watching her dazzling golden hair, Natsume scratched his head: "Anyway... let's get inside."
Playing with the VIP card in his hand, its gold embossing and lingering fragrance, Natsume suddenly paused.
"Huh? Did I forget to grab a ticket from Coach Takashi?"
Coach Takashi had brought the entire school team for this trip.
Adding Natsume to the mix, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say this might be the starting lineup for the upcoming school league.
"Coach, the match is about to start. Has the assistant coach not arrived yet?"
"I should've given him the ticket earlier..." Takashi frowned, then his eyes lit up. "He's here!"
"Sorry, Coach, I'm late!" Natsume apologized.
"Just get here. Let's head in," Takashi handed the ticket to Natsume.
Natsume chuckled awkwardly: "I came to explain... I won't be entering with everyone."
"You're not watching the match?"
Takashi was stunned, his gaze falling on the gold-embossed card in Natsume's hand, his eyes widening.
You, Natsume, can afford a VIP ticket worth over a hundred thousand, and you're still mooching off the school team?!
Sakurako, whose family was in the luxury goods business, was slightly taken aback, pursing her lips.
This isn't just about having money...
This is an invitation seat that money can't buy!
Unless Natsume has connections with the organizers, there's no way he could get his hands on such an invitation ticket!
Coach Takashi nudged Natsume discreetly: "Do you know the event organizers?"
Natsume shook his head.
"It can't be that one of the contestants invited you, right?" Takashi laughed heartily.
Natsume coughed: "Well... Coach, I'll reimburse you for the ticket later. Take everyone in!"
Watching Natsume dash off, Takashi's expression turned strange.
This guy... could he really know one of the contestants?!
These two are Champion-level Trainers, Lance from Kanto and Cynthia from Sinnoh!
To be friends with these two... just how impressive is this guy?
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Takashi muttered: "The new assistant coach I picked... seems to be something else..."
At the VIP entrance, after showing the card Cynthia gave him, an usher led Natsume to the guest panel seats.
The private box was quiet, with a circular view overlooking the entire arena. Fresh fruit with dew still on them was placed on the table.
Natsume took out his Poké Balls, releasing Eevee and Haunter. The two little ones looked around curiously.
Deafening cheers erupted from both sides of the circular arena, the atmosphere electric.
This was a Master-level battle, a clash of top-tier strength, a globally popular Pokémon event that attracted countless international fans.
Everyone was screaming, and as the host's voice echoed, the excitement reached its peak.
"Next, let's welcome the Champion contestant from Kanto, Lance—!!"
Natsume was curious, his eyes wide as he looked toward the contestant entrance.
In the special editions, Lance's personality was quite arrogant, but as time passed, the man had matured.
A man with a deep red cape, blue Champion attire, and a somewhat serious expression walked out of the entrance, waving to the audience on both sides.
Natsume suddenly remembered the in-game description of Lance: "A man with a strong sense of justice!"
As he pondered, a sharp, aggressive voice came from the next booth:
"Were you invited by him too?"
The VIP seats were separated by railings, but communication between them was possible.
Natsume glanced at the woman in the next booth, surprised: "Clair?"
Light blue hair, a fitted bodysuit that accentuated her perfect figure.
Clair, the Dragon-type Gym Leader of Johto's Blackthorn City, and also Lance's cousin.
Clair wore light blue gloves, her boots and cape matching. A dragon-taming whip rested beside her seat, making Natsume's eyebrow twitch.
"Do you know me?" Clair frowned.
"I've heard of you. The Dragon Envoy of the Blackthorn family."
Natsume thought to himself.
It's just that she's always been overshadowed by Lance. Seems like she's also a bit of a brother complex, with some complicated history with her cousin Lance...
Natsume couldn't help but rub his temples.
Honestly, the relationships in your Pokémon world are really messy!
Clair frowned: "You didn't answer my question. Were you invited by Lance?"
"No, I'm here to cheer for my family... ahem, my friend."
Natsume lifted his chin, a gentle smile on his face as he looked toward the arena, his tone somewhat proud:
The host's passionate voice echoed through the arena: "Next, let's welcome the Champion of Sinnoh, Cynthia!!"
The cheers were even louder than they had been for Lance.
When the graceful golden-haired beauty made her entrance, the crowd erupted with enthusiastic applause.
Cynthia's presence was overwhelming, like a queen overlooking all. Dressed in her black coat, she walked onto the battlefield with elegance and coolness.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," Cynthia nodded.
"I've been looking forward to this duel... for a long time," Lance said solemnly.
"I hope I won't disappoint you," Cynthia smiled.
The referee's flag swung down, and a sharp whistle sounded:
"Let the battle begin!"
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