Aoki would also join the training of his Pokémon. After all, not only had his psychic powers reached an intermediate level, but his physical fitness had also surpassed that of an ordinary Trainer due to long-term conditioning.
Not only that, Aoki discovered that since the Unown had attached themselves to his body, his physical capabilities seemed to have improved slightly.
Though the change was minimal—far less noticeable than his psychic growth—it was still present.
Fortunately, Aoki's system had been restored and could now detect even subtle changes in his body.
During exercise, his rate of improvement had increased marginally.
Now that he had ample funds, Aoki consumed high-quality Pokéblocks regularly. These provided dense energy, further enhancing his training regimen.
Every day, his Combusken ran 500 laps, while Aoki himself ran 10. This was followed by psychic training—a routine he'd established to ensure constant growth.
He trained alongside his Pokémon to avoid being vulnerable during wild battles.
This regimen lasted a full week, interrupted only when the League finally announced the event Aoki had been anticipating:
Nearly simultaneously, every regional branch of the League released comprehensive data on Fairy-type Pokémon.
However, Aoki—the discoverer of the type, unofficially dubbed the "Father of Fairies"—was not named publicly.
The official notice listed the discoverer and primary contributor as "Anonymous."
This was per Aoki's request. Beyond the League's highest executives, even most Gym Leaders were unaware of his involvement. Attendees of his Fairy-type presentation had signed confidentiality agreements.
The revelation's impact was too immense for Aoki to shoulder.
Consider this: The notice credited renowned researchers like Professor Oak and Professor Elm as secondary contributors, while the unnamed first-line credit belonged solely to Aoki.
Such recognition was an unparalleled honor. Having witnessed the Fairy-type's disruptive influence before, Aoki knew his current standing couldn't withstand the scrutiny this title would bring.
The spotlight would constrain him—every action monitored, every move dissected.
Relinquishing the fame stung his pride, but the trade-off was necessary.
The League's leadership knew the truth. That sufficed. Public adulation wouldn't benefit him meaningfully.
Overnight, "Dr. Anonymous"—the alias granted by the League—became a legend across the Pokémon world.
Many sought him: some to praise, others to challenge.
The Fairy-type's introduction had devastated Dragon-type specialists. While not obsolete, a third of their strategies were now invalid.
The League's follow-up notice cataloged all known Fairy-type Pokémon.
While Kalos boasted numerous native Fairy-types, other regions also had one or two newly classified species.
Trainers scrambled to find them. Even novices recognized the cost disparity between raising Dragon-types and Fairy-types.
But these Pokémon were scarce in the wild.
Those aware of the black market—underground factions and gray-market dealers—raced to purchase Fairy-types.
Most had already been bought out within the week.
Black-market vendors were baffled.
They'd sold their stock at inflated prices to what they assumed were gullible buyers, only to realize too late that those buyers had been shrewd.
Furious, the vendors—all tied to powerful syndicates—nearly unified in retaliation.
Then, a realization struck:
The buyers had acted before the announcement. Only League elites or their proxies could've had such foreknowledge.
And which syndicate had the reach to coordinate purchases across every region while accessing top-tier League intel?
The vendors fell silent.
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Some forces weren't to be crossed.
The Sky Hunters, thanks to Aoki's heavy investment, had secured nearly half the market.
Initially, Aoki had aimed for a tenth. But the opportunity was too lucrative—he poured in all his assets, even borrowing heavily from Steven and Wallace.
Steven's loan alone exceeded Aoki's own investment.
This was a gamble. Victory meant wealth; failure… well, it wasn't his money.
Luck favored him. The Sky Hunters' fictitious "powerful backer" reputation let them monopolize Fairy-types at bargain prices.
The remaining stock? Vendors hoarded it, now hyperinflating prices to recoup losses.
Aoki stood in the Sky Hunters' Verdanturf Town base, gazing at shelves crammed with Poké Balls and Fairy-types of every caliber.