Pokemon: The Untamed Journey

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Principal Clavell's speech lasted about seven to eight minutes, packed with meaningful insights and free of redundant chatter.

When he concluded with the line, "Let us all enjoy campus life together!" the crowd of students erupted into thunderous applause, their excitement echoing across the courtyard.

Once the lively atmosphere had calmed down slightly, Principal Clavell turned his gaze toward Kai, who stood at the edge of the stage and smiled warmly.

Spreading his arms, he announced, "Next, let me introduce a new teacher joining Naranja Academy. Everyone, please give a warm welcome!"

Clap! Clap! Clap!

"A new teacher!"

"He looks so young barely older than us!"

"I'm over fifty, and now I have a teacher who could be my grandson!"

"What kind of Pokémon is that by his side? I've never seen it before!"

With a subtle reminder from the teacher next to him, Kai calmly ascended the stage.

Standing beside Principal Clavell, Kai scanned the crowd below. He could clearly see the students' faces some were curious, others indifferent or doubtful. Most, however, were filled with intrigue.

Among the sea of faces, he spotted Nemona, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she waved enthusiastically.

Not far from her, Arven avoided meeting Kai's gaze, likely still feeling guilty about their last encounter.

The buzz of a thousand different emotions and voices didn't faze Kai. Taking the microphone Clavell handed him, he noticed that the chatter among the students only grew louder.

While a less-experienced teacher might have panicked in such a situation, Kai, a veteran of internet banter and sharp retorts, knew just how to handle it.

After a brief moment of thought, he looked at Clavell, who gestured for him to proceed as he wished. Kai then crouched down and picked up Hisuian Growlithe, holding the mic near its tiny mouth.

"Bark for me," Kai said softly.

"Woof! Wooooof!"

Hisuian Growlithe barked eagerly, its loud and drawn-out voice amplified through the speakers, instantly silencing the noisy crowd.

Kai set Growlithe back on the ground and patted its head in encouragement. Clearing his throat, he raised the microphone and said, "As Principal Clavell mentioned, I'm joining Naranja Academy today as a new member of the faculty."

"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kai, and you can call me Teacher Kai or just Kai-sensei. I'll be teaching Battle Studies. If you're interested in Pokémon battles, feel free to sign up for my class."

"I'm a pretty easygoing person, so don't worry about interacting with me," he added with a smile.

The first half of Kai's introduction was straightforward and normal perhaps too normal. However, the latter half took a sudden and dramatic turn.

His warm smile faded, replaced by a serious expression, and a commanding aura spread from him, silencing the crowd entirely.

"But," Kai continued, his tone sharp, "if anyone dares to cause trouble in my class or, worse, engages in bullying or harassment, let me make one thing clear: I don't care what kind of family you come from or what connections you have. You're welcome to try and see if I'll tolerate it."

The courtyard fell into stunned silence.

Principal Clavell's smile widened as he led the applause.

However, this round of applause was far more sparse, as many students were too intimidated by Kai's presence to react.

"Well, well, it's good to see young people with a bit of fire in them," Clavell thought, clapping as he mentally noted to suggest to Ortega's family that their son take Kai's class. Perhaps it would help the boy mature.

Meanwhile, Hassel maintained a neutral expression as he half-heartedly clapped, his mind racing. 'Was this a coincidence, or did Kai know something? How had this new teacher immediately zeroed in on the topic of bullying?'

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After the opening ceremony, most students returned to their dorms or explored the campus in small groups.

Kai, however, took the opportunity to head toward the library, with a particularly energetic Hisuian Growlithe trotting alongside him. His goal was to borrow books on farming and animal care before heading home.

As he walked, Nemona suddenly appeared, panting and out of breath from running. "Teacher Kai!" she called out.

Kai stopped and turned to face her. "Nemona? It's been a while," he greeted, spotting Arven lurking not far behind her.

"It has!" Nemona exclaimed, her hands clenched into fists in excitement. Her eyes sparkled with admiration. "I can't believe you're a teacher here now!"

"You were so cool during your speech!"

Nemona hesitated for a moment, then pulled out a Poké Ball and held it out like a treasure. "Teacher, look! I got my own starter Pokémon!"

"Oh?" Kai raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Can I know what it is?"

"Of course!"

Nemona nodded enthusiastically and attempted to toss the Poké Ball with flair. However, her awkward motion caused it to drop unceremoniously to the ground.

Despite the fumble, the Poké Ball opened, releasing a burst of red light.

Standing before them was an orange, rodent-like Pokémon with sparks crackling faintly on its cheeks.

"Pawmi?" Kai said, surprised. "That's your starter?"

Pawmi picked up the Poké Ball and handed it back to Nemona before climbing onto her shoulder. The bond between them was already clear.

Beaming, Nemona suddenly bowed deeply and exclaimed, "Teacher Kai, please have a battle with me and Pawmi!"

Kai wasn't surprised her current demeanour already hinted at the competitive spirit she would become known for in the future.

Smiling, he replied, "Sure. But we'll need a referee."

"A referee?" Nemona hesitated, realizing none of her friends were around.

Kai patted her shoulder and called out to the nearby bushes, "Arven! How long are you planning to hide there?"

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(Author's Notes)

In this fanfiction, Nemona and Arven are both ten and about to turn eleven. In the original games, I estimate their ages to be around fourteen or fifteen. Team Star was formed roughly a year and a half ago, meaning the bullying issues at Naranja Academy are now at their peak.

Regarding the academy storyline, the upcoming story won't focus too much on the other teachers. As the plot progresses, it will naturally shift toward the familiar characters you love.

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