"Sorry, Cerulean Gym is closed for the next two days. Neither Gym challenges nor the water ballet will be held during this time!" At the entrance, a middle-aged security guard stopped Hisoka as he was about to knock.
Hisoka shrugged. "I'm a bounty hunter. I'm here to apply for the position of Temporary Gym Leader..."
"Ah, I see, I see!" The guard nodded repeatedly with a smile. "Young man, the main entrance is closed right now. You'll need to go through the side door. The Gym Leader is already waiting for you all." The guard stepped aside, gesturing toward a half-open iron gate to his left.
"Thanks." Hisoka gave a polite nod and strode toward the small gate.
After walking through a long corridor, he emerged into a brightly lit area. It was a venue designed like a performance stage, featuring a massive swimming pool in the center surrounded by empty spectator seats.
"This must be where those three Gym Leaders perform their water ballet," Hisoka thought. He leaned against a wall with his arms crossed, observing his surroundings. Scattered around the massive stage area were about twenty other trainers who had also come to apply.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A series of ceremonial cannons fired, sending streamers fluttering through the air. A dark shadow appeared in the sky as a large elevator carrying three beautiful women with different hair colors slowly descended...
When the three beauties appeared on stage wearing sexy camisoles, the previously idle trainers all snapped to attention. Some were so excited their faces turned red, and the air was filled with a constant barrage of whistles and applause.
These had to be the three famous Cerulean Sisters. Hisoka had to admit they were truly striking beauties. Their fair, shapely legs and exquisite features, paired with their alluring camisoles, were enough to make any man's heart race.
"Everyone, I assume you all understand the requirements for this mission!" Standing on the left was a girl with long golden hair, decorated with a cherry blossom. She spoke loudly into a microphone. "I am the eldest of the Cerulean Sisters, Daisy. I'm sure many of you have heard my name before..."
She spoke with a hint of narcissism, but the responding whistles and cheers proved she held significant fame among the men of the Kanto region.
"Alright, enough chatter," Daisy continued. "Our Gym only needs one Temporary Gym Leader, and there is only one reward. Since there are so many of you, we will hold a tournament to decide who is the strongest trainer among you. You may rest for one hour. The selection trials will begin officially after that."
"Please, make sure to show us your full strength!" The three sisters walked to the center of the stage together and blew a collective kiss to all the trainers.
As they disappeared into the backstage area, a chorus of sighs followed them. It was clear that not everyone was here just for the generous reward.
If one could stand out and become the Temporary Gym Leader, they would get to spend three whole days with these three beauties. If they managed to capture one of their hearts during that time, wouldn't a piece of the Cerulean Gym belong to them too?
It was undeniable that many present shared this thought. Looking at the "lecherous" expressions on several middle-aged men in their thirties or forties, it was obvious what they were thinking.
The selection tournament was conducted through a simple lottery. The matches were divided across three fields running simultaneously, with the three sisters acting as referees after changing their clothes.
Hisoka drew the first match on Field 3. The referee was the youngest sister, Violet, the beauty with long purple hair.
"Kid, if I were you, I'd just give up now." A burly man with a scruffy beard and a face full of rough features glared at Hisoka with a flash of jealousy. "Pretty boys" like this were the natural enemies of "tough guys" like him. He had noticed that little Violet's eyes were already glazed over as she stared at the kid.
What use was being handsome? Strength was the only thing that mattered. The man continued to bluster, "You won't last two rounds against me, Iwayama! When I was young, I fought my way into the Top 8 of the Kanto Indigo Plateau Conference..."
"Miss, can we start the match now?" Hisoka ignored the man entirely, smiling as he looked toward Violet, who was still staring at him.
"Oh, right!" Violet snapped out of it, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. She quickly shouted, "This match is a one-on-one challenge. The battle ends when one side's Pokémon is unable to fight!"
"Go, Rhydon!" Iwayama, unable to wait any longer, immediately hurled a Poké Ball.
"Roar!"
A massive figure over two meters tall, resembling an ancient dinosaur, appeared in the center of the field. It let out a sky-shaking roar, exuding an unstoppable aura. It had a sharp, menacing drill horn on its nose, and its body was encased in thick, grey armor. Its long, heavy tail thrashed against the ground, making dull thudding sounds.
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