Chapter 539: Surprise
Yuga and Chatot quickly retreated when they noticed that the Archens were attempting to chase them. Yuga had no intention of capturing these Archens, so he didn't want to waste time engaging with them.
Surprisingly, the Archens didn't pursue Yuga and Chatot, which relieved him.
As they ventured deeper, the number of Pokémon they encountered increased. Despite the efforts of the inspectors to clear the area, some Pokémon still found their way here. It was challenging to completely eradicate them, especially large populations of species that were left untouched.
According to Mr. Lloyd's information, the most powerful Pokémon species in the direction Yuga was heading were a massive community composed of Purrloin and Liepard.
Yuga had no intention of provoking this group of cunning and ferocious Pokémon, especially in this unique environment.
After walking for a while, just as Yuga was about to exit the outer periphery, he noticed a middle-aged man dressed in a green uniform and a Leavanny standing there, seemingly watching him.
This man should be one of the inspectors from the Investigator Bureau, as mentioned by Mr. Lloyd.
Yuga recalled Mr. Lloyd's advice and intended to bypass the man, heading to the side. However, the Leavanny suddenly blocked his path, moving swiftly in front of Yuga.
This situation puzzled Yuga. According to Mr. Lloyd, these inspectors shouldn't interfere with their mission. So, what was happening now?
Seeing the aggressive Leavanny, Chatot instinctively positioned itself in front of Yuga, ready for battle.
With the middle-aged man approaching, Yuga inquired with a stern expression, "May I ask why you're stopping me?"
The middle-aged man, standing in front of Yuga, responded, "Shimizu Yuga, I've been wanting to meet you for a long time."
The middle-aged man had a tall, slender figure, a handsome face, and neatly combed black hair that hinted at his youth, he must have been a handsome guy who fascinated thousands of girls. though the slight wrinkles at the corners of his eyes revealed his age.
"You are?" Yuga asked, puzzled. He couldn't recall ever meeting this person before, but there was something vaguely familiar about him.
Could this be someone from his previous life whom he didn't remember clearly?
"You haven't seen me, and you don't know me. But you should be familiar with my younger brother and son," the middle-aged man explained.
Younger brother? Son? What's going on?
As Yuga still struggled to remember, the man continued, "I'm Tokiwa. My younger brother is Kiryu, and my son is Touya."
Upon hearing these names, Yuga suddenly had an epiphany. No wonder this person seemed familiar; he bore a resemblance to his brother and son, albeit perhaps not as handsome.
"Are you here for revenge?" Yuga inquired coldly.
Tokiwa's brother Kiryu had conspired with Edward to obtain the Pokéblock formula rom YoYo's Day Care, and Yuga had personally sent him to prison. Touya, Tokiwa's son, had also faced Yuga's wrath due to their previous conflicts.
Upon hearing Yuga's question, Tokiwa shook his head. "Yes and no."
Yuga was utterly baffled by Tokiwa's contradictory statement. "Yes and no" didn't make any sense to him.
"You wanted to have a Pokémon battle with me just to resolve the issues with Kiryu and Touya, and you won't pursue the matter any further?" Yuga questioned with skepticism, still trying to grasp the situation.
Tokiwa confirmed, "Yes, that's correct. I want to challenge you to a Pokémon battle. Regardless of the outcome, I won't hold any grudges regarding what happened with Kiryu and Touya."
Yuga couldn't believe his ears. It wasn't a typical scenario where the younger generation provoked the older one, and the older one fought back. Was he not the protagonist of this story?
"You won't hold any grudges?" Yuga repeated, still uncertain.
Tokiwa reaffirmed his stance, "That's right, no grudges."
"But I sent your brother to prison, and I defeated your son," Yuga pointed out.
Tokiwa calmly responded, "That's why I suggested we settle this with a Pokémon battle."
Yuga couldn't comprehend Tokiwa's thought process. Could a Pokémon battle really resolve the complex family issues involving his own brother and son?
Seeing Yuga's puzzled expression, Tokiwa added, "Don't doubt it. They are indeed my younger brother and son."
"Then, you..." Yuga hesitated to speak further.
Tokiwa sighed and explained, "You did nothing wrong. My brother violated the league's laws, so there's no blame in you sending him to prison. It's his own wrongdoing. As for my son, I know him better than anyone. To be honest, I'm relieved that you taught him a lesson; he needed it. He was getting too arrogant."
Tokiwa's unexpected understanding and perspective left Yuga stunned. He hadn't expected Tokiwa to be so reasonable. Was this a case of finding a good person among the bad apples?
"You don't have to be surprised," Tokiwa continued. "I'm a member of the League's Investigator Bureau, and maintaining the League's order is my duty and mission. For years, due to my job, I've spent 350 out of 365 days outside, handling official business. I left the responsibility of raising Touya to his mother, never expecting that he would turn out this way. I feel deeply guilty."
Yuga understood Tokiwa very well after hearing this. The people in the Inveatigation Bureau are all heroes living behind the League. Although their status is indeed very high, they are really busy.
"Touya recently came home and told me everything about you. He even begged me to use my authority within the Prosecutor Bureau to deal with you. That angered me, so I had him detained. However, they are my brother and son, and I couldn't just stand by and do nothing. That's why I'm here today, waiting for you. I've investigated you a long time ago. You're truly exceptional, and I believe you'll become a pillar of the League. Regardless of the outcome today, I will make the decision to resolve the issues between you, Touya, and Kiryu."
Yuga was taken aback by Tokiwa's level-headedness. He hadn't expected to encounter such a rational person today, especially considering the circumstances.
However, a serious question crossed Yuga's mind. How had Tokiwa known that he would be here and deliberately waited for him? It dawned on him that he might have been manipulated into this situation.
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