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After bringing Bellamy and Gin back from the Marines, they were ready to officially start their work.
As for their Devil Fruit abilities, they would develop and become familiar with them through daily tasks.
After consuming the Tyrannosaurus Rex Fruit, Dak specifically had Zephyr test Bellamy's current strength.
Regular Marine Rear Admirals were no match for him, but he still lagged behind Vice Admirals like Doberman and Onigumo.
This gap was partly because Bellamy wasn't yet familiar with his fruit powers.
Zoan Fruits are the easiest to develop among the three types, as they have a clear direction.
Unlike the Logia, which has a high difficulty level, or the Paramecia, which can be abstract, Zoans only require continuous physical conditioning and familiarity with the 'animal' combat style and characteristics.
After Gin ate the Saurosaurus Fruit, his strength was solidly at the level of a Marine Headquarters Commodore, comparable to an average Rear Admiral, though his attack power was still significantly lower than Bellamy's.
Dak also had them choose their future Pokémon partners from the Pokédex.
However, neither seemed to have specific preferences, so Dak made the choices for them.
For Bellamy, Dak chose a purple-quality 'Litten' egg.
Litten is a starter Pokémon from the Alola region, with evident potential.
Dak thought that Litten's final evolution form, Incineroar, would be highly compatible with Bellamy.
He had considered other options as well.
For example, the Fire-type starter Tepig from the Unova region, whose final evolution, Emboar, also seemed suitable for Bellamy.
For Gin, Dak chose a purple-quality 'Axew' egg.
Axew is as rare as Litten.
Its final evolution, Haxorus, with high attack and speed, matched Gin's physical traits and combat style, promising an excellent synergy between the two.
Considering the care required for the Pokémon eggs, Dak decided to have Bellamy and Gin train in the Four Seas first to familiarize themselves with their duties.
Once the Pokémon hatched, Bellamy and Gin would lead troops in Paradise.
After their Pokémon outgrew their juvenile stage, they would move to the New World.
With these matters settled, Dak traveled to Water 7 to meet Tom and Iceburg.
"How long until the Sea Train is complete?"
Dak asked the three working apprentices at the shipyard.
It was his first time meeting Tom in person, who was even larger and rounder than expected.
"Leader."
Tom already knew much about the Pokémon Alliance from Iceburg.
He didn't care much about his own life but didn't want his family and apprentices to be endangered because of the Pluton blueprints.
They could now safely build the Sea Train without worrying about the Pluton blueprints, thanks to the Pokémon Alliance's protection.
Hence, Tom held great respect for Dak.
"Very soon. We'll conduct a few trial runs in the next two to three days. If there are no issues, the Sea Train project will be officially completed."
Iceburg wiped the sweat from his forehead and patted the train beside him. "With the help of Pokémon, the construction process was much faster. Those little guys are amazing."
"That fast? That's great."
Dak raised his eyebrows, pleased with the speed.
"What about the World Government?"
Franky couldn't help but ask Dak.
Unlike Tom, who faced his potential death calmly, and Iceburg, who had everything planned out, Franky hadn't slept well for months.
"Haven't you read the newspapers? The World Government is barely holding on and wouldn't dare provoke the Alliance. They wouldn't dare trouble you."
Dak tilted his head.
The Five Elders were likely focused on locating Judge to use his biotechnology to replicate the Celestial Dragons' genes, aiming to expand their numbers and maintain their noble status.
"Really?"
Franky didn't know this.
He couldn't read and relied on Iceburg to read the newspaper to him.
In the original story, this situation continued until Tom's death. After two years of self-modification and taking the name Franky, he learned to read and understand various blueprints.
"Since you're almost done, you should choose your Pokémon."
Dak handed them a Pokédex.
But Iceburg quickly handed it back.
"What's wrong?"
Dak was puzzled.
Didn't Iceburg want to become a trainer?
"We already made our decisions."
Iceburg shook his head, clearing Dak's misunderstanding.
It wasn't that Iceburg didn't want to choose; he had already made his choice.
Although Iceburg seemed indifferent to Pokémon, he had secretly studied the Pokédex for a long time and asked Robin and Monet many questions about Pokémon.
"Mr. Tom wants a Timburr, and I hope for a Mudkip."
"Excellent choices."
Dak nodded.
Timburr had a natural talent for construction, while Mudkip's final evolution, Swampert, would be powerful in both combat and construction assistance.
"Once we're done here, I'll visit Pokémon Island. I heard many people in Alliance City want to visit Fishman City, but for now, they can only rely on Lapras."
Iceburg smiled, talking about the daily life on Pokémon Island with Dak.
After working on the Sea Train for over a decade, it was finally nearing completion. Anyone would feel relieved, like finally paying off a mortgage.
"Yeah, once you're done, we'll work on the transportation on Pokémon Island."
Dak sighed.
Currently, only Fishman City's residents could visit Alliance City at specific times, while Alliance City residents couldn't leave.
This wasn't just because Pokémon Island had only two cities.
Fishman City was inland, accessible only by Water-type Pokémon, making travel difficult.
"If you need my help, feel free to ask. A man should repay his debts with honor!"
Tom shouted, thumping his chest.
"Me too, I'll help as well!"
Franky echoed.
"Oh! Then I'll be counting on you."
Evening came quickly.
On New Year's night, a grand public auction would be held in Central Park, Alliance City.
Only those who had arrived in Alliance City today could participate.
At 8 PM, Central Park was brightly lit.
Sugar and Mismagius led a large team of Security Department members in police uniforms into the venue. With a wave of her hand, the team split into several groups, dispersing to different parts of the venue.
The little girl was quite commanding.
Despite her age, Sugar was one of the 'strongest' on Pokémon Island.
On Pokémon Island, human strength had limits. No matter how much they trained, they remained within normal human capabilities.
In the Pokémon world, humans could enhance themselves with psychic powers, aura, or other special abilities, but Pokémon Island had set human ability limits.
To gain significant strength, humans on Pokémon Island had to rely on external aids, such as technology.
Pokémon Island's rules restricted 'innate strength.'
In this framework, items like blades and guns weren't considered part of a person's strength.
However, Pokémon Island's current 'technological military' level was basic, with only Vegapunk able to produce significant advancements, still in the research and design phase.
Due to this, a person's strength was generally measured by their Pokémon's strength.
Sugar was a prime example.
She had no combat ability, but her Mismagius, with a relatively high level, made their combination part of the 'strong' category.
"Please be seated quickly! The auction is about to begin."
The host for this event was Robin's mother, Olvia.
As the head of the education department, vice principal, and teacher at the Pokémon Academy, Olvia would often speak at various school events, starting with this auction to build her experience.
Olvia resembled Robin in appearance, sharing her high beauty, though her skin was rough and darkened from the sun. She would likely become as fair-skinned as Robin in the future, becoming another beauty.
"The auction rules are simple. When bidding, stand up so I can see you, and each bid must increase by at least 1 gold."
A light curtain floated over the lake in Central Park.
It was holographic technology.
Not something Dak exchanged from the Magical Mall, but one of Vegapunk's previous research projects, used in the original story, now adapted here.
This technology would display some auction items' effects.
"Now, the first Pokémon Alliance auction begins with the first item..."
"A Fire Stone that can evolve certain Fire-type Pokémon!"
As Olvia introduced the item, the light curtain transformed into a sharp, orange-yellow stone.
(End of Chapter)