Su Yi, The Pokemon(?) Master (Pokemon X Monster Hunter Fanfic)

Sitting in the bright, cozy dining room, Su Yi relaxed and enjoyed the lavish feast. There was no need to worry about lurking monsters—a perfect way to unwind after a tense and thrilling adventure.

"Rucao, don't rush. There's plenty for everyone."

Su Yi chuckled as he spoke to Rucao.

"It's so delicious, nya!" Rucao purred in happiness.

Bea, eyeing the tempting stew, decisively cut a piece and popped it into her mouth.

As she chewed on the tender, flavorful meat, the fatigue from training instantly faded away.

"Ugh… if I keep eating like this, I'll go over my calorie limit."

Bea hesitated as she stared at the golden, cheesy mashed potatoes. She really wanted to dig in, but the thought of its high calorie content made her pause.

"Bea, what's wrong? You don't like it?" Su Yi asked, noticing her sudden hesitation.

"No, it's really good… it's just too high in calories."

"What's the problem? When you're training and adventuring, you need high-calorie meals!"

Su Yi dismissed her concern as he took another big bite.

"I guess you're right,"

Seeing Su Yi and Luchao digging in without restraint, Bea swallowed hard, scooped up a piece of cheesy potato, and slowly savored it.

As they enjoyed their meal, Bea suddenly asked,

"Su Yi, what are your plans from here on?"

"Hmm? My plans?"

Su Yi paused for a moment.

"Well… I've actually been thinking about challenging the Pokémon League."

"I had this idea for a while, but I don't have an official identity in this region."

"That's when Leon promised to help me sort it out, so I figured… now's the time."

"The Pokémon League?"

"In Galar, that means the Gym Challenge."

"If you want to participate, you'll need a recommendation letter."

Bea explained.

In the Galar region, the Gym Challenge was a major event—a grand spectacle unlike the traditional regional leagues in other areas.

To even enter, trainers required a recommendation letter. These were typically issued by Gym Leaders, Champion Leon, Chairman Rose, or other high-ranking League officials.

Before the challenge officially began, there would even be a large-scale opening ceremony, much like the Olympics.

Both challengers and Gym Leaders would appear on stage, formally announcing the start of the Gym Challenge.

Additionally, every Gym Battle was held in a massive stadium, with countless spectators watching as trainers faced off against Gym Leaders in intense Pokémon battles.

Trainers who managed to collect all eight Gym Badges within the given timeframe would qualify for the final tournament in Wyndon's grand stadium.

The winner of this tournament would earn the right to challenge the Champion.

The entire Gym Challenge was treated as a massive celebration, making it far more prestigious and grand than the league tournaments in other regions.

Of course, Su Yi was well aware of all this.

"Thanks a lot. I appreciate it."

Naturally, Su Yi had no reason to refuse a recommendation letter.

Bea smiled and handed him the letter.

"I have a feeling you'll make it really far, Su Yi."

Su Yi accepted the letter solemnly.

Recommendation letters weren't given out lightly—receiving one meant that the recommender truly believed in the trainer's potential.

After carefully putting away the recommendation letter, a thought suddenly struck Su Yi.

His expression shifted to concern as he asked,

"Wait… how much time do I have left until the Gym Challenge starts?"

He really didn't want to miss it.

Bea blinked in surprise and said,

"The latest Gym Challenge just ended not long ago."

"The next one isn't starting anytime soon."

"Phew, it hasn't started yet."

Su Yi let out a sigh of relief—then suddenly froze in shock.

"Wait! If this Gym Challenge has already ended, then who's the Champion?!"

A sudden sense of urgency struck him.

Could it be that Ash had already won the championship?!

"The Champion? No one has ever defeated Leon."

Bea answered casually.

"Is that so?"

Su Yi immediately calmed down.

Ash had become Champion in the Masters Eight Tournament, but according to Bea, Leon was still undefeated.

This meant that the Masters Eight Tournament hadn't happened yet.

"Then… what time period am I in? Where is Ash right now?"

Ash, you haven't won yet—where are you?!

Since arriving in this world, Su Yi had yet to meet the eternally ten-year-old protagonist.

But now, his moment had finally come.

The vast Pokémon world was about to unfold before his eyes.

On land, in the ocean, in the sky—how many Pokémon were out there?

What kinds of stories awaited him with the characters he had only ever seen on screen?

Su Yi had already realized the once-distant dream of arriving in the Pokémon world.

And now, he was about to step forward, bringing an unprecedented force into this universe.

"Adventure! Battles! And to become a Pokémon Master!"

Su Yi's excitement surged.

That feeling of stepping onto the grand stage, the sense that a new era was beginning—it was absolutely thrilling.

Bea watched the fire in Su Yi's eyes—a fire filled with passion and determination.

After dinner, Mustard suddenly called Su Yi outside.

They walked along the mountain stream behind the dojo.

Mustard, hands clasped behind his back, sighed emotionally.

"Su Yi… looking at you now, I feel like I'm seeing the young Leon again."

"You love adventure, don't you?"

Although phrased as a question, Mustard's tone was filled with certainty.

Every time Su Yi returned, he was always dust-covered and battle-worn—this time, he even had injuries.

Yet, he always carried a happy smile and was always looking forward to his next adventure.

Su Yi patted the Poké Balls on his belt and said:

"I used to just drift through life, like a walking corpse."

"But now, even in the face of danger, I can feel my heart beating."

"And more importantly… I now have companions who trust me."

"Mm, that's wonderful."

Mustard smiled warmly.

"To be able to do what you love while you still have the strength… that is truly a blessing."

"Did you call me here just to chat, Master Mustard?"

Su Yi asked, puzzled.

"Heh… when you get old, you start thinking about passing things on."

"After all, even I have to accept that I'm not young anymore."

Mustard chuckled before pulling out a Poké Ball and releasing the Pokémon inside.

"Grrruu!"

A small, gray humanoid bear leaped out, brimming with energy.

"This is…"

Su Yi's eyes widened in surprise.

He recognized this Pokémon.

It was Kubfu, the pre-evolved form of Urshifu, Mustard's signature Pokémon.

"I won't beat around the bush."

Mustard said seriously.

"I want you to take care of this child."

"Let it experience the vast world beyond this dojo."

"I don't want it to grow old alongside an old man like me here on the Isle of Armor."

"But why…?"

Su Yi was completely baffled.

Normally, only Mustard's best disciples were qualified to receive a Kubfu.

But Su Yi wasn't even his student—so why was Mustard entrusting one to him?

Mustard smiled knowingly.

"When you received your Gym Challenge recommendation, I saw your longing for the outside world."

"I also felt your fearless drive to charge forward."

"I realized… that I can't always cling to old traditions."

"Right now, our dojo hasn't accepted a new batch of students yet."

"And honestly, I don't even know if any future students will be worthy of receiving the 'Secret Armor'."

"Instead of waiting endlessly…"

"Why not entrust it to someone destined to shine?"

Su Yi was momentarily speechless.

He had never expected Mustard to place such faith in him.