Pokemon: With Title System

Chapter 90

Asahi looked at the battlefield. Seaking lay unconscious, completely overwhelmed. The result was clear, but he waited for the referee to finish the official announcement.

"The battle is over. The winner is the League evaluator, Asahi!"

The moment those words were spoken, the Sensational Sisters completely deflated.

They knew their battle skills weren't great, but this… this was outright humiliating.

Daisy's voice trembled. "Does this mean… we failed the evaluation?"

Green, who had been taking notes on the side, shook her head. "This wasn't even the official evaluation. It was just a basic test to gauge your strength."

The three sisters: "..."

If this wasn't the official test, then what was?!

Lily still held onto a thread of hope. "Then… can we still pass?"

Green gave them a long look before answering, "That depends on how you perform in the next test."

The Sensational Sisters felt like they had just climbed out of their graves only to be pushed back in.

Asahi wasn't done either. "Your Gym's foundation is extremely weak. Your Pokémon aren't just under-leveled; your battle sense is also lacking. If this is the standard of Cerulean Gym's trainers, I wouldn't be surprised if most challengers pass without difficulty."

The three of them lowered their heads, unable to refute his words.

If Asahi had defeated them using a powerful Pokémon, they might have felt it was unfair. But he had only used a Mudkip—and still crushed them effortlessly.

There was no excuse.

It seemed like there was only one outcome awaiting them—the revocation of Cerulean Gym's official status.

But if Cerulean Gym was truly abandoned under their watch, how would they face Misty when she returned?

With fear and anxiety weighing on their hearts, the three sisters followed Asahi toward the meeting room where the audit team was waiting.

The moment Asahi and Green entered with the three sisters, everyone in the room—Cerulean Gym staff and the auditors—turned their eyes toward them.

The gym staff looked at their Gym Leaders with hopeful expressions, desperate for good news.

However, the sisters' anxious faces made their hearts sink. A sense of foreboding filled the air.

The auditors, on the other hand, remained indifferent. To them, the fate of Cerulean Gym was irrelevant. Their only responsibility was to report to Asahi.

One of the auditors stepped forward and spoke.

"Commissioner, the audit results are in."

"In the past year, 137 badges were improperly issued. All cases have been verified and documented. Here are the related records…"

"The League received 372 complaints against Cerulean Gym. After cross-checking the data, we've confirmed 203 of them as valid."

"Additionally, we reviewed the gym's financial records and found no evidence of misuse of the League's allocated funds."

Asahi glanced at the three sisters, who were trembling with unease. He took the report and skimmed through it.

The findings matched what he had expected.

Cerulean Gym had no financial issues. Although the three sisters were subpar as trainers, their water ballet performances were a huge draw, bringing in substantial revenue.

Unlike Pewter Gym, which relied heavily on League funding and would collapse without it, Cerulean Gym could sustain itself independently.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Asahi turned to face the three sisters.

They immediately tensed up, their eyes filled with fear and pleading.

Taking a deep breath, Asahi spoke in a solemn tone.

"I was sent by the League to evaluate the Kanto Gyms. I chose Cerulean Gym as my first stop because it's widely known as the weakest gym in Kanto."

"I had mentally prepared myself. I thought, No matter how bad it is, a Gym must have some baseline standards, right?"

"But the reality is… far worse than I expected."

His gaze swept over them.

"Look at you three. As Gym Trainers, your Pokémon aren't even as strong as rookie trainers'."

His voice carried deep disappointment. "When Gym Trainers are this incompetent, the entire Kanto region suffers."

"Do you understand?"

"Lt. Surge—Lt. Surge, of all people—is watching you from prison, shaking his head at this disgrace!"

The three sisters trembled, unable to say a word.

Asahi sighed, exhaling slowly to calm himself. "Apologies, I got a bit carried away."

"Now, I will deliver my official assessment of Cerulean Gym."

The tension in the room escalated. Everyone sat up straight, their eyes locked on Asahi.

He didn't hesitate.

"Due to failing the evaluation in both battle proficiency and badge distribution, I hereby place Cerulean Gym under mandatory closure and restructuring for 60 days."

"During this period, if you disagree with the ruling, you may file an appeal with the League."

"After 60 days, I will personally conduct a re-evaluation at League Headquarters."

"If you pass, Cerulean Gym will retain its status."

"If you fail… I will officially submit a request to the League Council to permanently revoke Cerulean Gym's title."

"I trust that's not the outcome you want."

His words struck like a hammer.

Then, in a rare moment of sincerity, Asahi softened his tone.

"The League believes in correction over punishment. That's why we're giving you this 60-day opportunity."

"But…" He narrowed his eyes. "You should feel ashamed."

"I hope that when I see you in 60 days, you'll have improved—enough to change my opinion of you."

"That's all."

The three sisters had been on the verge of despair. They had thought all hope was lost.

But now, Asahi had given them a chance.

A final chance.

As they processed his words, their hearts filled with a mixture of gratitude and shame.

Gratitude—because Asahi had spared them from immediate closure.

Shame—because they realized how much they had neglected their duties.

Asahi was right. If all Kanto Gym Trainers acted as irresponsibly as they had, how could the League ever stand against the growing threat of Team Rocket?

The weight of their failure settled on them.

Not just the three sisters—everyone in the room fell into deep reflection.

"…I've said everything I needed to say." Asahi let out a sigh. "In short—fix yourselves."

With one last glance at the three sisters, he turned and left.

Green followed, looking oddly amused.

The auditors, impressed by Asahi's stance, exchanged looks of approval before departing as well.

And just like that, they left behind a silent, reflective Cerulean Gym.

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