Capítulo 180: Chapter 180
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When Sabo and Thatch arrived at the school cafeteria, they were once again captivated by the beauty of the academy.
The cafeteria was spacious and bright, with top-notch hygiene. Although it was just a student cafeteria, it gave Thatch an unparalleled feeling compared to any place in the One Piece world.
"Have you ever seen such a beautiful restaurant before?"
"Well, it's not that I've never seen a place prettier than this, but those places felt very 'chaotic'."
As a former noble, Sabo had experience in this area.
He had been to many high-end restaurants and even royal balls. In terms of opulence, this school cafeteria couldn't compare; it lacked the dazzling luxury items.
But in those places, there was always an air of competition and scheming, not genuine places to enjoy a meal.
If he had to choose a place to eat, Sabo felt there was no place more comfortable than this academy.
"So many men!"
As the two were observing the cafeteria, they suddenly heard an exclamation from the side.
The voice was quite strange, so they turned their heads to look.
"Oh, it's that obnoxious brat."
Thatch's mood soured immediately upon seeing Kujaku.
"What happened?"
Sabo was puzzled. For someone as easygoing as Thatch to call someone 'obnoxious,' that person must be quite the troublemaker.
Thatch hadn't responded yet, but Sabo soon found out why Thatch felt that way.
"Running into you again, pirate. And this must be your roommate. Seems like you two get along well. Anyone who can get along with a pirate can't be a good person."
"...If you can't say anything nice, just don't speak."
Sabo, usually gentle, felt an urge to punch her after hearing Kujaku's words.
Sabo never had an issue with pirates.
He had promised his two brothers that they would meet again on the sea as pirates.
Though he had now changed his mind and decided to join the Pokémon Alliance, that didn't mean he had any prejudice against pirates. After all, Ace's father was the Pirate King, and Luffy's savior was also a pirate.
Moreover, given his brothers' personalities, it seemed unlikely they would ever become 'pirates.'
Nowadays, one couldn't just claim to be a pirate; it was akin to being a 'criminal.' It wasn't just a title; one had to commit crimes to earn it.
"Hmph, Margaret, let's go. Men are all pigs. There's a stall over there with something called hot dry noodles and spaguetti. They look delicious."
Kujaku had no desire to stay with Thatch. As for Sabo, who looked two years younger than her, she didn't have a good impression either.
She pulled the blonde girl next to her and ran off.
The blonde girl, named Margaret, came from the secluded Amazon Lily in the Calm Belt. Her attire was very primitive, exposing a lot of skin.
"Okay."
Though Margaret was curious about men, she cared more about her friend's wishes.
And with so many men around, she could take her time getting to know them later.
She was also curious about the hot dry noodles and definitely wanted to try them.
"Let's go get some food too."
Thatch didn't want to argue with kids and led Sabo to another counter.
They headed for a stall offering a dish called 'mala tang,' which looked quite appetizing.
As a chef, Thatch was eager to learn new cooking methods. This academy seemed to have many foods he had never seen before, and he wanted to study them thoroughly.
At the counter, the friendly lady behind it welcomed them.
As a resident of Alliance City, she was undoubtedly a staff family member working here.
"Auntie, how do we buy these?"
Thatch and Sabo curiously eyed the ingredients before them, unsure of the process.
"Just pick what you want to eat, put it in the basket, and bring it to me."
The lady smiled and handed them each a basket.
"Oh, okay, thank you."
Sabo nodded politely and took the basket.
It was their first time encountering such a dining method, and they found it quite interesting.
After selecting a variety of ingredients, they handed them to the lady, who weighed them. The total came to 200 copper coins, equivalent to 200 Berries.
To them, it wasn't an expensive amount, as neither of them was short on money.
Newgate, worried about his son not eating well, had even given Thatch a significant sum of money.
Sabo, after his parents fled the Goa Kingdom, had all the family property in his name. He sold everything for money decisively.
But 200 Berries were enough to feed three or four ordinary people.
Even though they were done selecting, Munchlax wasn't.
The food cabinet next to them had various ingredients suitable for Pokémon, and Munchlax ended up selecting food worth 800.
"Alright, find a place to sit and wait for your number to be called."
The lady handed them a number card.
They found a nearby seat. The cushions were soft and comfortable, and they began to observe their fellow students.
Most of them were young, but some were older.
The youngest might be around ten, while the oldest were in their twenties.
The oldest was likely Thatch, who got into the academy using 'VIP' status, at over forty years old.
As a former notable figure, Thatch's presence in the cafeteria surprised many.
All the division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates had bounties, and as the fourth division commander, Thatch was no exception.
"Ee-bui~"
Suddenly, a little Eevee ran to Sabo's leg and bit his pant leg.
"Hmm? Whose Eevee is this?"
Sabo curiously looked at the Eevee and gently petted its head with a finger.
The little guy didn't resist, still holding onto Sabo's pant leg.
"Eevee! Stop that!"
A girl's sharp voice made Eevee break into a sweat.
"Eevee!"
Eevee let out a cry and quickly ran off.
"Sorry to bother you."
A little girl with short orange hair bowed to them, "Hello, I'm Koala, a student in Class 2. Please take care of me."
"Hey, we're in Class 2 too."
Thatch grinned upon hearing Koala was in their class.
"That's great. Is this your Pokémon? This Munchlax looks... very well-fed."
Koala glanced at the round Munchlax, worried it might burst.
"By the way, your Eevee looks like it's causing trouble again. Aren't you going to stop it?"
Sabo pointed to the Eevee tugging at another girl's skirt in the distance.
"Ah! Eevee!"
Koala ran off again.
"Looks like our class will be quite lively."
Thatch sighed, "That Eevee is still young and playful. Your Pokémon will probably have a lively period after it hatches."
"I'll take good care of it. How old is your Snorlax?"
"About five months. I didn't hatch it; it followed me on Pokémon Island."
Thatch scratched his head.
Soon, their mala tang was ready.
Snorlax's meal was served in a large bowl, more like a basin.
"This mala tang is great! I'll have it again tonight!"
"Indeed, it's convenient and delicious."
As a professional chef, Thatch immediately grasped the essence of the dish after tasting it.
The key was in the broth; the ingredients were just cooked in it.
After eating, they took a stroll in the park, seeing a few scattered people.
But they soon returned to their room.
Back in their room, they noticed a notification on the computer screens.
[School Notice]
[Please collect two sets of uniforms per dormitory from the dormitory office. Uniforms must be worn during school and even on weekends. Failure to do so will result in being treated as an outsider.]
[Tomorrow at 8 AM, please go to the teaching building to find your class. Students without Pokémon partners can meet their homeroom teacher then.]
[Have a good night.]
"I'll get the uniforms. Didn't expect to wear uniforms all the time. Shouldn't have brought so many clothes."
Sabo scratched his curly hair and left the room.
"8 AM?!"
Thatch was still struggling with the thought of getting up so early.
Waking up at 8 AM was torture for him.
Usually, the Whitebeard Pirates slept in and didn't have breakfast, so Thatch wasn't used to waking up early. He usually got up around nine or ten to prepare lunch.
Soon, Sabo returned with the uniforms.
"These look pretty good. I wonder what the girls' uniforms are like."
"Aren't they too white? They'll get dirty easily, right?"
Thatch looked at the uniforms, finding them quite nice.
But he preferred dark-colored clothes that didn't show dirt easily.
"Just wash them more often."
Sabo didn't mind at all.
(End of Chapter)
Capítulo 181: Chapter 181
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The next morning, the sight of students attending their first class was truly beautiful.
The girls wore white short-skirt uniforms, elevating their appearance and catching the attention of the young male students whose eyes were almost popping out.
Schools are places where many will meet their crushes and start beautiful romances, but let's put that aside for now.
Today, March 1st of the first year of the Alliance Calendar, was the official start of classes for the students.
At eight in the morning, the students entered their class groups to introduce themselves and get to know each other.
The first batch of students was divided into eight classes, each with 25 students and 25 Pokémon.
Each class had its own homeroom teacher.
Olvia and Perona were among the homeroom teachers.
At this moment, they were leading their classes to the playground for an opening ceremony, where Olvia would give a speech.
It was the typical ceremony, with a lot of speeches that didn't hold much interest for someone like Dak, who had undergone nine years of compulsory education. However, for these students attending school for the first time, Olvia's words were incredibly inspiring.
After the ceremony, they headed to the school auditorium for an open class.
This so-called open class was actually for Dak to complete a main quest.
He needed to educate fifty Pokémon.
Dak not only had to teach but had to do so in a way that fifty Pokémon could understand.
An open class was undoubtedly the fastest way. With 200 Pokémon present, surely fifty would understand.
"This class will cover the structure of our Pokémon Alliance and the path to becoming a champion in Pokémon battles and coordination contests."
Dak, dressed in a black suit, stood at the front of the auditorium.
A virtual screen behind him would display relevant content as he spoke, a technology developed by Vegapunk and operated by Porygon2.
The 200 students and their 200 Pokémon sat attentively, listening carefully.
It was their first class, so their interest was high, and they paid close attention.
If Dak's lecture was boring or too long, the students would start to get restless.
As a former student, Dak knew this well and made sure to deliver the content promptly.
"Our Pokémon Alliance currently has eight departments and eight gyms. They are..."
"In the future, we will use Pokémon battle tournaments as the key mechanism to determine the 'Elite Four' and 'Champion' of each world. They represent the pinnacle of the Pokémon domain."
When Dak spoke about the Elite Four and Champion, the students listened intently.
Especially the younger children, who found these titles incredibly cool and couldn't help but aspire to them.
"The Champion and Elite Four will not only be the most famous figures in this world but also representatives who travel to other worlds to interact with trainers there. They might even become famous in other worlds."
Dak aimed to inspire the students, giving them a goal and expectation for becoming Elite Four or Champions, motivating them to study hard.
Currently, the culture of Pokémon in the One Piece world was just beginning. People were not yet familiar with concepts like abilities, attributes, and move sets; they mostly fought based on instinct and intuition.
Once these concepts became common knowledge, Pokémon battles would become increasingly challenging.
At that point, merely training hard wouldn't be enough to become a Champion or an Elite Four.
"Now, let's talk about the battle and coordination contests."
"As the name suggests, battle contests involve trainers directing their Pokémon in battles. There are currently two formats: wild battles and formal battles."
"Wild battles usually occur during fights at sea, where trainers and their Pokémon fight side by side, a highly dangerous form of combat."
"Formal battles are mostly seen on Pokémon Island. In this format, only Pokémon fight, with trainers only providing commands without using Observation Haki."
Dak explained the two main battle styles in the One Piece and Pokémon worlds to the students.
"Teacher, I have a question!"
A little girl raised her hand high.
"Please go ahead."
"If we challenge a gym, what battle format will we use?"
"Half-formal battle."
Dak smiled. Although called 'half-formal,' it was essentially the same as the formal battles in the Pokémon world. "In half-formal battles, only Pokémon are allowed to fight, but there are no restrictions on trainers using Observation Haki."
In the Pokémon world, psychics could also use their abilities to assist in battles without it being considered cheating.
"But the tournaments are held on Pokémon Island, right? So, in the final matches, we still can't use Observation Haki." Sabo frowned, pointing out the crucial issue.
"That's right. So, if your goal is just to participate in the tournaments, using Observation Haki is easier. But it won't help you improve your command skills. In the tournaments, trainers who practiced without relying on Haki will have better command skills."
Dak explained details that were crucial for students at Pokémon Academy to know.
Many in the One Piece world had never been to Pokémon Island and didn't know about the power suppression there.
Even if they had heard of it, they might not realize it could suppress even Observation Haki.
Such people would be at a disadvantage in the tournaments unless they learned about it in advance.
"Let's talk about coordination contests. In these, trainers and Pokémon work together to perform beautiful displays."
Dak pointed to the large screen behind him, showing performances by Lapras from the New Year's Eve show. "The key is using Pokémon's moves to create stunning visual effects. But trainers and Pokémon's outfits and coordination also matter, testing the trainers' synchronization skills."
Everyone nodded thoughtfully.
"In terms of fan numbers and fame, coordination contest participants can quickly gain popularity through dazzling performances. Famous coordination contestants can have as many fans as Champions."
"But in terms of fan devotion and longevity, Champions are unmatched. Their fans admire them purely for their strength or personal charm and usually remain loyal for a long time."
Dak explained the differences between battle Champions and coordination Champions.
It was similar to the difference between a trending celebrity and a star.
One might gain popularity quickly but lose it just as fast if they don't perform well.
The other builds a stable fan base over time, less likely to lose followers.
Dak continued, explaining the '6v6' format of battle tournaments and the '3v3' format of gym battles, then the entire process of coordination contests.
After about forty-five minutes, the first class was over.
Dak's main quest was complete.
[Main Quest: Cultivation Lesson 8 – Education, completed]
[Reward: Pokémon Global Terminal]
[Pokémon Global Terminal: Connects to screens in any world, allowing them to broadcast any event or competition hosted by the Pokémon Breeding House. Also enables Pokémon trainers to communicate with each other through their Pokédexes, with no risk of interception.]
"Class dismissed."
The bell rang, signaling the end of the class.
The students slowly returned to their classrooms, as they had another class to attend, with only a ten-minute break in between.
"Sigh, it's more tiring than I thought."
"But we've learned a lot. The information the Chief shared today is something outsiders surely don't know."
For Sabo, who was used to ten-hour school days, this was a breeze.
People living on Pokémon Island referred to the world outside as the 'outside world.'
Meanwhile, Dak returned to the Alliance base.
The so-called Pokémon Global Terminal was a massive machine resembling a giant forge.
After some thought, Dak decided to place it in Tyranitar's nest.
Anyone wanting to destroy the Global Terminal would have to deal with Tyranitar first.
Tyranitar was displeased with Dak putting such a big metal lump in its bed and wanted to smash it with Hyper Beam.
But considering its importance, Tyranitar decided to let it be.
The Pokémon Global Terminal.
This was a crucial device for the Pokémon Alliance's events.
It allowed any screen connected to the Breeding House in any world to broadcast live events hosted by the Alliance.
For example, if a battle tournament were happening on Pokémon Island, people in the One Piece world wouldn't be able to watch it unless someone brought a live-streaming Den Den Mushi.
But now, even without that, live broadcasts were possible.
As long as there was a screen, people could watch the events happening on Pokémon Island.
(End of Chapter)
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