Following the words of Aoki, the others also expressed their opinions. The Kanto branch has little to do with the Hoenn Region. Even if the Hoenn League wanted to interfere, they couldn't. The most important thing is to do their own job well.
But Adams sees this as a signal.
The Elite Four alone are no longer enough to govern such a large region as Kanto, whether it's Team Rockets, the recently restless Hunters Guild, or the newly emerged but already formidable cult.
The emergence or disappearance of several large organizations has made the Kanto region, which is known as the strongest region, somewhat troublesome.
Especially at this crucial moment of transition in the Kanto League, it is particularly easy for those with ulterior motives to seize the opportunity to interfere in the league.
Rather than saying that Kanto League actively requested two points, it would be more accurate to say that The Master League was preparing to take action against these forces, using two points as a trap to lure them in.
Of course, Kanto splitting is a trend, but it's just a good opportunity to take advantage of this trend and cut off a few fingers or even the whole arm of those who stretch their arms too far.
Regarding the breakup of Kanto League, everyone in the meeting room expressed their opinions, but Adams actually knew better than any of them what needed to be done.
The meeting lasted all morning but yielded no results.
After the meeting, Adams called Aoki into his office alone.
"How was your six-month vacation? Has your skill improved?" Adams asked with a smile.
Aoki smiled and said, "How can you call it a holiday? I'm very busy too, you know."
There has definitely been progress; they should have no problem dealing with champions from the major leagues.
However, when Aoki mentioned the major leagues, Adams ' expression gradually became serious, even slightly solemn.
"What's wrong?" Aoki also noticed Adams's unusual behavior.
"There might be some issues with this major league, which is why I want you to oversee the finals. If possible, it would be best to find out who that person is."
However, the other side was somewhat wary of me and some of the old guys in our alliance, and they would hide whenever we showed up.
After a moment's thought, Adams continued, "But it seems like they're targeting you. The only time we managed to lure them out was when we accidentally used your name, but once they found you weren't there, they immediately went into hiding. That's why we decided to use you as bait."
"Don't worry, as long as we can hold them off, we'll arrive as soon as possible. Having someone so capable and so adept at hiding in our Hoenn Region is making me very uneasy."
Hearing Adams ' words, Aoki raised an eyebrow. "So, they're after me? And judging by their hatred, they won't show up until they see me?"
"Judging from the current situation, that is indeed the case. If you feel it is dangerous, you can refuse," Adams said.
Indeed, it is quite dangerous to risk one's life as bait without knowing the other party's strength. Adams would not be surprised if Aoki chose to refuse.
But Aoki shook his head. "Since the other party is coming for me, I can't avoid it even if I want to, given my current status. It's better to fight him properly under the alliance's arrangement than to be ambushed when I'm alone."
and...
I'm not the same person I was six months ago. Judging me based on my abilities from back then would be very dangerous.
Seeing Aoki's slightly cold smile, Adams had a thought: "You've been gone for half a year. Not to mention others, even I don't know your strength."
"Come on, tell me what happened so I can feel a little more at ease."
After a moment's thought, Aoki said, "Although it may sound arrogant, if we take Karen as an example, in an official match, I would have about a 40% chance of winning against him, and if I play well, I have a certain probability of winning."
Adams ' eyes lit up upon hearing this.
Karen's strength, among all the true Elite Four in the league, can't be said to be the strongest, but it can definitely be ranked in the middle, and this is under the premise that so many veterans have not yet retired.
Aoki was also aware of Karen's strength, as Karen had made a move more than once when fighting against Team Magma and Team Aqua.
"What if it's a life-or-death battle of all-out confrontation?" Adams continued to ask.
Since Aoki said it was under the premise and circumstances of a competition, it should be noted that Karen and Phoebe are best at competitive battles, while Aoki is known for his practical skills and, like Drake, can be considered a very thorough practical trainer.
"Ninety percent!" Aoki said with unusual certainty.
Upon hearing the words "90%", Adams' eyes widened slightly; this was an extremely overwhelming probability.
In a life-or-death battle, no one can guarantee a 100% chance of winning, so a 90% chance of winning is already a fairly confident probability.
Adams stared at the composed Aoki for a full ten seconds, but couldn't detect any hint of joking in his eyes, before finally accepting the conclusion.
Aoki genuinely believed he had a 90% chance of winning!
Based on Adams ' understanding of Aoki, he wasn't one to boast, which meant that he genuinely believed this.
As a result, Adams became even more confident about what might happen in the major leagues, and even developed a sense of anticipation, wondering what that person would think after witnessing Aoki's full strength.
Their expressions must be quite interesting.
"In that case, I'm relieved. Get ready. The match starts in three days. To lure them out, the venue won't be at League Headquarters. You might be facing them alone. I hope you can protect the crowd well," Adams said again.
Aoki nodded, his eyes gradually narrowing.
Interesting. Whose side is this person specifically targeting?
A cult? Team Rockets? Or Hunters Guild?
But regardless of which side it is, since they've set their sights on you, there's nothing to discuss, and very little room for negotiation.
"By the way, recently a new group of people claiming to be from Team Magma and Team Aqua has appeared in the area. To prevent them from making a comeback, please deal with them if you have time."
Also, in the report you submitted when you left last time, a faction called Team Sky seemed to fit our requirements. We originally planned to hand this over to Phoebe, but since you're back, you can continue to manage it."
Team Sky?
Aoki nodded, a meaningful smile appearing on his face, very subtly, so that Adams didn't notice anything.