"Now that he become one of the Ten Dons..."
"When it's time for revenge, He should bring more people, right?" Akira muttered to himself.
He hoped that Pride would bring along some capable individuals.
This would provide more experience for his Pokemon.
This was one of the few uses he had.
"Don't disappoint me~"
"Pride"
*****
Gourmet Paradise
At the port of Gourmet Paradise, an orange figure suddenly descended from the sky to the ground, and Akira jumped off the back of Dragonite.
The distance from the Begerosse Union was quite far, so Akira had taken an airship to the nearby City.
There, instead of choosing to sail a yacht like Menchi, he had taken the Dragonite Express, flying directly to Gourmet Paradise.
"Akira!"
As soon as he landed, a beautiful figure rushed into his arms.
"Let's go, I've made a lot of food for you" Menchi hugged Akira tightly, whispering softly.
"Alright." Stroking Menchi smooth hair, Akira also missed her cooking.
*****
Linne Office
Some time later, at the top floor of the administrative building in Gourmet Paradise, this was the office of the highest leader of Gourmet Paradise—Linne.
Linne was sitting at her desk, her head slightly lowered and her eyes tightly closed, as if she were dozing off. It seemed she was reminiscing about the limited time she had left in her life.
"Knock knock!"
Linne eyelids slightly lifted, and she looked towards the door.
Through her "Ten" perception, she knew that the people outside were Menchi and Akira.
Why had they come?
After a customary pause, Menchi gently turned the doorknob and entered with Akira.
"Grandma, good afternoon."
"Akira has something he wants to give you today."
Something to give me?
Linne condition was much the same as the last time they had met. Her cloudy eyes were like a camera out of focus, making one wonder if she could even see clearly.
Her body was still wrapped in a strange black aura, exuding a strong sense of death.
Whether in appearance or in the impression she gave, Linne was an old woman on the verge of death.
Linne inner feelings were quite satisfied, it hadn't been long since they last visited her.
As for the thing Menchi mentioned, Linne didn't pay much attention to it.
At her level, there was nothing she couldn't obtain. What she couldn't obtain, the two of them probably couldn't get their hands on either. Their intention alone was enough.
This was her thought just a second ago.
Akira suddenly reached into the shadows and pulled out a small, uniquely shaped herb.
It was a plant with a layered structure, each layer consisting of two to three small leaves. As the herb appeared, an incredibly rich fragrance filled the entire room.
The scent was brimming with vitality, and even just a couple of whiffs made Linne feel noticeably lighter.
Each leaf was a pale yellow, and the main aroma emanated from them.
The surface of the herb faintly glowed, standing out vividly in the dimly lit room. In Linne eyes, this was the hope that could pull her out of the abyss.
"This is..."
"Herb for All-illnesses."
Overwhelmed by shock, even the gravely ill Linne couldn't help but exclaim.
This was the life-saving herb she had longed for day and night.
Worried she might be mistaken, Linne tilted her head slightly, comparing the herb in Akira hand to the painting on the wall.
Akira was initially surprised, not expecting Linne to recognize it so quickly.
It seemed Linne had been paying attention to the herb for some time.
Noticing Linne action, Akira also turned her gaze to the painting on the wall. Last time, she had thought it was just a random painting of an unknown plant.
But now she recognized it.
The painting depicted none other than the Herb for All-illnesses.
The painting was quite realistic, bearing an eighty percent resemblance to the herb in her hand.
"That's right, this is the legendary herb said to cure all illnesses." Akira nodded, confirming that what she held was indeed the herb.
"This is what Akira intends to give you, Grandma" Menchi chimed in from the side.
Akira stepped forward and gently placed the precious herb on Linne table, indicating she could use it freely. Linne didn't immediately reach for it, even though she had desired it for so long.
Yet, she managed to suppress her restless heart, her eyes filled with complex emotions as she looked at the gentle-faced Akira.
"Do you know how precious this is?" Linne voice grew deeper, trembling slightly.
For so many years, she hadn't been able to obtain even a single leaf of the herb and here Akira was, offering her an entire plant.
Its value was beyond measure.
"I know, but I still have plenty." Akira smiled softly, encouraging Linne to take it without hesitation.
He had obtained eight of these herbs and the one he offered now was the smallest among them.
It was about half the size of the others.
Exchanging this seemingly insignificant herb for a better understanding of its effects seemed like a fair trade to Akira.
Let's see if this herb, known as "hope," could truly cure the diseases from the Dark Continent!
Nothing from the Dark Continent was ordinary.
The diseases from that place were not problems that could be easily solved.
Among the Five Great Threats, there was one disease.
A disease that stole hope, plunging its victims into endless despair—the immortal illness known as "Zobae Disease." Could this herb cure "Zobae Disease"?
Hearing this, Linne fell silent once more, her cloudy eyes fixed on the herb before her.
She glanced at the smiling Akira and Menchi, who showed no signs of reluctance.
After a long pause, Linne finally responded.
"Thank you..." Linne slowly closed her eyes, recalling the years of suffering from illness and the death wish she had once harbored.
A wave of melancholy washed over her.
Back then, she had spoken with Netero with great determination, but the pain in her body did not vanish because of her willpower. Just when she had resigned herself to her fate, hope finally appeared before her eyes.
Thank you, Akira.
Filled with deep gratitude toward Akira, Linne extended her frail hand and slowly plucked a piece of herb, placing it into her mouth.
As the herb entered her mouth, it instantly transformed into warm currents that flowed down her esophagus and into her stomach.
An intense, rich life force began to counteract the aura of death that had surrounded Linne.
The effects of the herb were taking hold, and the countless shadows within Linne body rapidly dissipated.
Linne felt as though she were standing in a spring filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers, brimming with vitality.
Her body, which had once felt as heavy as a mountain, was now steadily lightening and a sense of comfort and ease began to emerge.
In the eyes of Akira and Menchi, Linne aura had undergone a significant change.
Where there had once been an endless aura of death, a surge of life force now emerged and continued to expand. Linne appearance also changed, her deathly pale complexion gradually gaining a hint of color.
She now looked more like a living person!
By the time Linne had fully recovered, the herbs on the table were nearly depleted.
Linne suddenly opened her eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.
It had been a long time since she had felt this way!
Although the current state is still far from what it was before the illness, it's much better than being on the verge of death at any moment.
After enduring the torment of illness for so long, coupled with the decline in physical functions due to old age, maintaining this condition is already quite good.
"Completely recovered?" Seeing Linne transformation, Akira pondered thoughtfully.
Half a sprig of herb was enough to eliminate the disease that had plagued Linne for years, indicating that the effect was indeed remarkable.
Moreover, the herb's efficiency against diseases from the Dark Continent remains significant.
This proves that if one accidentally contracts some disease upon arriving in the Dark Continent, the herb could still save them.
But perhaps his Pokemon could also cure these diseases?
Like the professionally aligned Blissey, whose main ability is healing.
It seems necessary to test whether Blissey is effective against the negative effects of the Dark Continent.
Akira believes it's highly likely that it can be cured.
"Akira, I really thank you. Without your great help, I might never have recovered my health before I died." Linne lowered her eyelids and sighed with emotion.
With the disease completely cured, Linne no longer struggled to speak and could talk normally.
"I promise, in the future, whenever you need me, like for cooking or anything else, I'll be there at your call."
For this "life-saving grace," the best repayment Linne could offer was her most proud skill—her culinary art. Linne culinary skills are undoubtedly the top in the Six Continents, with no one even comparable to her.
Having such a chef on call would be a great help for Akira future strength enhancement.
Now, it's as if the two best chefs in the Six Continents have become his personal chefs.
One is his woman—Menchi.
Although young, her culinary skills have reached the pinnacle, second only to Linne.
The other is Linne, to whom he has a "life-saving grace."
As the leader of the Gourmet Paradise and the idol of all gourmet hunters, Linne culinary skills have long been the strongest.
After a few more pleasantries, Akira and Menchi left first, leaving Linne to feel the changes in her body.
After a moment of contemplation, Linne decide to called Chairman Netero.
*****
While Akira and the others were talking, another conversation elsewhere was also related to Akira.
At the top level of the Hunter Association, in Chairman Netero office.
Ging casually picked up a cup of tea and drank it all in one gulp.
"Old man, you have no idea how amazing Akira is."
Halfway through speaking, Ging couldn't help but feel a lingering fear. Being with Akira always made his scalp tingle. Every now and then, a "surprise" would be revealed and Akira hidden strength was always a mystery.
"Hohoho, how could I not know?" Chairman Netero gently picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and recalled past events.
"Back then, I was completely beaten without any chance to fight back~"
"It was a complete defeat."
Netero stared at the reflection on the surface of the tea, his beard now had no issues.
Anyone who saw him now would probably never believe that Netero beard had once been destroyed.
"Old man, have you actually fought with Akira?"
A flash of surprise passed through Ging eyes, he hadn't expected that Netero had already fought with Akira and according to the old man words, he was completely outmatched.
"Yes, I still remember that terrifying steel beast with an overwhelming aura."
"Appearing amidst a sky full of yellow sand, it is truly the king of the desert."
Netero gently stroked his beard, a look of reminiscence appearing on his face.
"Is it that one…" Through President Netero description, Ging also realized which Nen Beast he was referring to. There was no denying that Tyranitar gave him the same feeling.
A natural-born king.
"Only one?"
"Old man, do you know that Akira revealed four Nen Beasts of that level this time?"
Netero pupils suddenly contracted and his hand stroking his beard twitched slightly, accidentally pulling out a few strands.
Ging spoke with a grave expression, just recalling the scene at that time felt overwhelming.
"Ouch."
President Netero let out a cry of pain, startled by Ging words and a few more precious strands of his beard were lost. But Netero paid no attention to it, instead focusing all his attention on Ging words.
"Four Nen Beasts like that…?!" Netero said in a low voice, the blow to the old man was too great.
He had only seen Tyranitar during the Hunter Exam and the Dragonite that Akira and Menchi rode during the Gourmet Contest.
He hadn't expected that besides these two, there were two more.
In the midst of his shock, Netero also realized the truly crucial matter, his pupils slightly dilating as he looked at Ging in astonishment.
"Old man, you've noticed it too, haven't you?"
"These are just the parts Akira has revealed, who knows how many more he's hiding?!" Ging spoke with a tense expression, his gaze profound.
The impact of interacting with Akira was truly overwhelming.
It seemed that no matter what aspect, others couldn't compare to him, and he was far ahead of everyone else.
"A monster~"
As if sharing the same thought, Ging and Netero unconsciously sighed in unison.
They were already the top powerhouses of the six continents, but when facing Akira, they still had to admit defeat.
Akira was undoubtedly the "World's Strongest."
Akira strength alone could be placed in a separate tier. Top figures like them could only be relegated to the second tier.
"So, what is the ruins you explored this time about?"
"I remember that even V5 couldn't fully explore that ruins there must be something extraordinary inside."
"I suppose you didn't come to me just to marvel at Akira, did you?"
Netero spoke slowly, no longer wanting to talk about Akira, it was too disheartening.
"This time, we encountered the Ancient Labyrinth City inside."
Thud, thud.
"I remember the 'Ancient Labyrinth City' is a place in the Dark Continent." Netero lightly tapped the table twice, deep in thought.
"Exactly, what we encountered this time was a small-scale Ancient Labyrinth City."
"And inside, we met one of the threats, the Brion, and The Herb for All-illnesses."
Hearing this, a flash of surprise appeared in Netero eyes and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
They actually encountered a disaster and a hope?
Netero first thought was that the situation inside must have been extremely dangerous.
If it weren't for Ging and Akira going in, most people probably wouldn't have come out. The members of V5 were a prime example.
His second thought was on the Herb, Netero naturally knew about the Herb for All-illnesses.
It was said to be grow within the Ancient Labyrinth City, with the ability to cure all diseases....
After a while, Ging finished explaining the matter and left, leaving only Chairman Netero alone in the office.
Chairman Netero and Linne looked strikingly similar at that moment.
Sitting quietly on the sofa, Netero heart was anything but calm.
Herb for All-illnesses had the effect of curing all diseases. If he could obtain it, perhaps he could cure Linne illness!
Now, Netero was contemplating what he could use to trade with Ging for the herbs.
Akira could also be an option, but the two had only met a few times and weren't as familiar as he was with Ging.
The probability of a successful deal was likely low...
"Buzz~ Buzz~"
Just as Netero was deep in thought, his phone suddenly rang and the caller ID showed it was Linne.
After answering the phone, before Netero could speak, a loud voice came from the other end.
"I'm cured."
*****
Some time later, Netero hung up the phone as if waking from a dream, still feeling a sense of unreality.
If Ging hadn't mentioned it earlier, he would have found it even harder to believe.
"Thank you so much, Akira!"
Netero gazed out the window, murmuring softly.
Not long after, Netero made another phone call.
Akira had done so much for his old friend, he had to express his gratitude.
Let this old man elevate Akira title once more!
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