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Chapter 26: Time to Find a Rich Sponsor · Nov 09, 2026

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1 Chapter 1: Victini 2026-11-09
2 Chapter 2: An Outdated Era 2026-11-09
3 Chapter 3: I Choose You, Lilligant 2026-11-09
4 Chapter 4: The Terrifying Energy Ball 2026-11-09
5 Chapter 5: The True Value of an Infinite Pokémon 2026-11-09
6 Chapter 6: Pokémon Levels 2026-11-09
7 Chapter 7: Harsh Lands Breed Harsh People 2026-11-09
8 Chapter 8: Victini, Move Out! 2026-11-09
9 Chapter 9: Ogerpon — What the Heck?! 2026-11-09
10 Chapter 10: Why Are the People Here So Mean? 2026-11-09
11 Chapter 11: Sora Kenji — Son, Your Dad Is Waiting for You to Come Back 2026-11-09
12 Chapter 12: First Meeting with Ogerpon 2026-11-09
13 Chapter 13: A Promise with Ponpon 2026-11-09
14 Chapter 14: Repairing the Mask 2026-11-09
15 Chapter 15: In the Pokémon World, There Are Still More Good People Than Bad 2026-11-09
16 Chapter 16: Recruiting Ogerpon 2026-11-09
17 Chapter 17: Ponpon’s Potential 2026-11-09
18 Chapter 18: Ogerpon vs. Victini Combo 2026-11-09
19 Chapter 19: A Chain of Triggered Abilities 2026-11-09
20 Chapter 20: The True Weight of a Legendary Pokémon 2026-11-09
21 Chapter 21: Bloodmoon Ursaluna 2026-11-09
22 Chapter 22: Sora — Don’t Blame Me for Playing Dirty, Big Guy 2026-11-09
23 Chapter 23: The Hisuian Pokémon That Doesn’t Play Fair 2026-11-09
24 Chapter 24: Bloodmoon Ursaluna, Get! 2026-11-09
25 Chapter 25: Peat Block 2026-11-09
26 Chapter 26: Time to Find a Rich Sponsor 2026-11-09
27 Chapter 27: The Loyal Three Return 2026-11-09
28 Chapter 28: ’C-Can We Make Peace?’ 2026-11-09
29 Chapter 29: The Loyal Three — Defeated 2026-11-09
30 Chapter 30: Leaving Kitakami 2026-11-09
31 Chapter 31: Pachirisu and Buneary 2026-11-09
32 Chapter 32: Capturing Eevee 2026-11-09
33 Chapter 33: Eevee Awakens 2026-11-09
34 Chapter 34: The Reggie Brothers 2026-11-09
35 Chapter 35: Reggie’s Shock 2026-11-09
36 Chapter 36: The Battle 2026-11-09
37 Chapter 37: Ogerpon, Change Masks 2026-11-09
38 Chapter 38: The Unreasonable Ivy Cudgel 2026-11-09
39 Chapter 39: Reggie’s Crushing Defeat 2026-11-09
40 Chapter 40: The Trainer Trapped by His Pokémon 2026-11-09
41 Chapter 41: Eevee’s Evolution Path 2026-11-09
42 Chapter 42: Eterna City 2026-11-09
43 Chapter 43: Cynthia 2026-11-09
44 Chapter 44: The First Meeting with the Sinnoh Champion 2026-11-09
45 Chapter 45: The First Step to Winning Cynthia Over 2026-11-09
46 Chapter 46: The Peat Block Deal 2026-11-09
47 Chapter 47: The Big Shopping Spree 2026-11-09
48 Chapter 48: Target — The Azoth Kingdom! 2026-11-09
49 Chapter 49: Sylveon 2026-11-09
50 Chapter 50: Amaura, Get! 2026-11-09

Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Time to Find a Rich Sponsor

Sora had no tools to test the quality of the peat blocks.

”This is something that’s never existed before. There’s no baseline for comparison—how am I supposed to evaluate it?”

With items like Fire Stones or Water Stones, purity assessments relied on large datasets. Experts measured deviations from a standardized unit.

But peat blocks—being a completely new evolutionary item—had no established grading system.

”Roar~”

”You’re saying... you know how to tell which peat blocks are better?”

Sora hadn’t spent long with Bloodmoon Ursaluna, but in this world, trainers could generally grasp the meaning behind their Pokémon’s vocalizations. That much was common knowledge.

And distinguishing peat block quality didn’t require complicated explanation.

Ursaluna lowered its head and carefully sorted the thirty peat blocks into three separate piles.

”Roar~”

It first pointed to the pile of fifteen blocks and shook its head.

”You mean this group is the lowest quality?”

”Roar.”

Peat blocks could only trigger evolution under a full moon.

That meant Ursaring would remain in close contact with the block for an extended period.

In essence, recognizing peat block quality was instinctual to the Ursaring line.

They might not articulate the science behind it, but place two blocks in front of them, and they would know immediately which one was better.

”Fifteen standard, ten high-grade, five premium.”

”The ratio is surprisingly neat.”

Sora chuckled to himself while packing the three piles separately.

Since the quantities differed, he didn’t even need labels. He simply grabbed three empty energy-cube containers and placed each group inside.

”Thanks, Ursaluna.”

He patted the giant Pokémon’s arm.

The bear was too tall to reach its head, so the arm would have to do.

”Once we leave Kitakami, I’ll figure out how to build a reputation for peat blocks.”

”As for pricing, I’ll need professionals to evaluate them.”

He already had a candidate in mind:

Champion Cynthia.

The Ursaring evolutionary line offered a powerful new Pokémon, expanded tactical depth, and—most importantly—Ursaluna was a regional species from ancient Sinnoh, the Hisui era.

As the Sinnoh League Champion, reviving a lost Hisui Pokémon would be historically significant.

Sora simply couldn’t imagine Cynthia refusing.

”If I can get Cynthia’s endorsement, the market will open instantly.”

At that point, he wouldn’t even need to handle sales personally. He could entrust distribution to Cynthia’s family network.

Thirty evolution items—even rare ones—were pocket change for someone at her level.

More importantly, her character was trustworthy.

”Trading one premium peat block for Cynthia’s goodwill is absolutely worth it.”

Of course, plans were just plans.

Whether it would work remained uncertain.

After all, simply locating the Champion was a challenge in itself.

Ordinary people had no access to a Champion’s schedule.

”Ah well, one step at a time.”

Sora still had some savings—barely enough to support Ursaluna’s massive appetite.

”If necessary, I’ll join local tournaments and events during our travels to cover expenses.”

With the peat blocks sorted, he turned his full attention to preparing a late-night meal for his Pokémon.

And just as he had predicted—

The country-raised bear, tasting human cooking for the first time, was instantly conquered.

”This trip to Kitakami can be considered a complete success.”

Inside the cave, Ursaluna lay in the center like a living cushion. Sora and the three smaller Pokémon leaned comfortably against its fluffy belly while reviewing the past two days.

”We found Ponpon. Then Ursaluna joined the team.”

”Poné!”

”Roa~”

Ogerpon and Ursaluna had bonded quickly.

Pokémon were simple by nature.

”Good. Full of spirit.”

Sora nodded, then his expression grew serious.

”However, before we leave Kitakami, there’s one more thing we need to do.”

He proceeded to summarize Ogerpon’s history with the village:

Her arrival with the man.

The Loyal Three attacking him and stealing his masks.

Her retaliation.

And the villagers twisting the truth and worshipping the thieves.

”ROAR!!”

Ursaluna’s temper flared instantly after hearing the story. It looked ready to march straight into town and blow the villagers sky-high.

Granted, with Pokémon-world durability, they’d probably just need bandages afterward—but still.

”Alright, I know you’re angry.”

”But it’s not time to clear Ponpon’s name yet.”

Sora could report everything to Cynthia and let the Champion handle the situation.

But that required a strong personal relationship.

It wasn’t about a lack of compassion.

It was about reality.

Large groups were difficult to confront, and Kitakami’s culture was deeply entrenched.

Even when the truth eventually came out in the original timeline, the villagers still insisted on worshipping the Loyal Three.

That alone showed how stubborn and profit-driven they were.

”I genuinely don’t understand how the people here can be so blind.”

Forget the Loyal Three.

We have Ponpon.

If you’re making merchandise, the choice should be obvious.

”This place failing to develop isn’t an accident.”

People who couldn’t recognize Ponpon’s charm deserved to stay stuck in the mountains forever.

Sora had zero interest in letting them profit from her image.

That would be revolting.

”Roar?”

”Sorry, got carried away.”

He refocused.

”Even if we can’t clear Ponpon’s name yet, we’re not swallowing this anger.”

”Coincidentally, there are still a few of Ponpon’s belongings at Mossui Town’s festival plaza.”

”Poné!”

Ogerpon immediately understood.

”That’s right—the three masks you lost.”

Those masks belonged to her.

The Loyal Three were thieves.

The villagers had kept stolen property for years.

It was time to return it.

Steal them back?

Heh.

Yes, stealing would be the easiest method.

But Sora wasn’t a thief.

Taking back what was rightfully yours shouldn’t require sneaking around.

Before gaining Ogerpon and Ursaluna, he had to act cautiously.

Now?

If he still tiptoed around, what was the point of having them?

”Tomorrow,” Sora said firmly,

”we march straight into the plaza—”

”and take back what belongs to us.”

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