The Pokemon Emissary Among Worlds

While Shikaku and Okami were discussing pokemon stuff, they heard several voices coming from the gate.

Okami looked back and saw three people pointing at the pokemon with animated faces. Based on their reactions, Okami suspected that they became customers after he left Konoha and it was their first time seeing a lot of pokemon playing in the front yard.

A black-haired charming lady wearing a beautiful white skirt and pink dress pointed at Ponyta and said, "Look at that horse! It's my first time seeing such a pokemon. I wonder who is the beauty's owner."

"A beautiful pokemon should be owned by a beautiful person like you, milady. Don't worry, I will get one for you," a young man, who was wearing some expensive articles of clothing, assured her. He was about Tomiro's age and despite looking ordinary, his clothing made up for it.

"You wished to catch that horse with a flaming body? Try defeating a rat or bird pokemon first before you proceed on doing some dangerous stuff," a brown-haired girl, almost 4 feet high, snapped at him while staring at the sleeping Snorlax.

They passed the area and saw Taeho who was alone as he petted the pokemon, and Okami and Shikaku standing on their way. The young man moved forward and asked, "Are you the owner of that pokemon?"

Okami wiped the beads of sweat off his face and answered, "Yes. How may I help you?"

The charming lady bowed down. "Hello. I'm Okita Nabi, a businesswoman from the merchant district. I just visited this place a month ago and I've come to know about this particular shop. Can you sell that pokemon to me?"

Okami shook his head. "They're not for sale."

The young man frowned. "Hey, kid. Just be thankful that Miss Okita wants to have a business with you. Don't you know who she is? Let me - "

"Shut it, Oriko," the loli interrupted him and bowed her head towards Okami as well. "Don't mind him. He is just a boorish guy who just wants to impress our boss here. I'm Mitsui Nabi, her older sister. What's your name?"

Okami observed that the two sisters were opposites. The taller one was younger while the older one was shorter. One was pale while the other had light-brown complexion. The only similarity they had was both of them were good-looking. He suspected that their parents were opposites in terms of physical attributes as well. When he realized that his mind got sidetracked, he focused once again and said, "Okami Okaya. The one beside me is Shikaku-san while the other one is Taeho-kun. Don't mind the one that looks like Shikaku with weird eyes, it's just a pokemon copying him."

Okita approached them and took out her purse. "Is there any other means so I can own that pokemon? I can pay a lot of money."

Okami smiled and asked, "Are you even a Pokemon Trainer?"

"Pokemon Trainer? What are you talking about? You better not mislead Miss Okita here," Oriko warned him as he folded his hands on his c.h.e.s.t.

Okami explained to them briefly the things they needed to know to become a Pokemon Trainer. "You're lucky to be in Konoha right now because this is the only place that offers one to become a Pokemon Trainer."

Okita looked surprised. This was her first time hearing such concepts after traveling to many cities and villages. "Do I just have to apply inside the shop?"

"Sorry, Miss Okita." Okami turned his attention to Shikaku and continued, "We only allow a person to become a Pokemon Trainer once recommended by the Pokemon Intelligence Division, led by him, and approved by the Hokage. After all, this is the village's power and we can't simply give this power to anyone else."

Okita faced Shikaku this time. "Then can you give me a recommendation?"

Shikaku shook his head. "You still have to formally apply inside our office and fill out the necessary form. We need to know your background information as well to further evaluate if there is a need to turn you into one. As far as I can tell, you just like to own a pokemon as pets, and that is a waste of a slot."

Oriko did not refute this time because he was pressured by the mere presence of Shikaku. He never expected that he was facing a ninja with a captain ranking.

"Sis, it's useless. Can't you understand what he is implying? From what I've heard, he is telling us that pokemon are not just meant to be petted and there are limited slots to turn people into Pokemon Trainers so it can't be wasted on casual people like you," Mitsui retorted. She wanted to approach Snorlax but hesitated because she was not sure of how the pokemon would react. "Um, can I pet that big bear-like pokemon?"

Okami nodded. "Don't worry, it will not harm you."

Mitsui rushed towards the pokemon as she passed over the other pokemon. She traced her fingers along Snorlax's body and exclaimed, "So soft!"

Okita's face was gloomy when she found out that it was almost impossible for her to become a Pokemon Trainer. "Is there any way to own a pokemon aside from being a Pokemon Trainer, Okami-kun? I want to have one as I travel from one city to the next."

"There is one, Okita-san. You can tame a wild pokemon by treating them nicely, hoping that your actions will give them a good impression. Sometimes, a pokemon will follow a person this way and will start treating him or her as the pokemon's master. The only downside is that you can't use the Pokemon Jutsu."

"Too bad. Anyway, I want to know the other services this shop has to offer," Okita said and called Oriko over.

Shikaku urged Okami to go on. "You should attend to your customers as well, Okami-kun. I also want to check these new pokemon."

Okami nodded. "Okay, Shikaku-san."

The three of them headed inside the shop, leaving Mitsui, Shikaku, and Taeho in the front yard. As soon as they stepped inside, Baki greeted them.

"I see new faces this time, Boss. Who are they?" Baki inquired as he carried several trays to the front table.

"They want to know the services that the Pokemon Center offers, old Baki. I hope that you can entertain them on my behalf. I still have to report to the Hokage."

"No problem, Boss."

Okita stared at him suspiciously. "You never told us that you are the owner of this shop."

Okami grinned. "This shop belongs to the Ketchum clan. To tell you the truth, I am the current clan leader despite my young age."

"That's a big responsibility to have."

"I know." Okami exhaled deeply before smiling once again. "But it's fulfilling and fun. Anyway, I've got to go. You may leave your contact information with old Baki and don't hesitate to ask anything. You're a businesswoman, right?"

Okita nodded. "Why?"

"I wish that we can have a business deal where you can distribute our goods to different places you regularly visit."

"That's nice. I can sense my business radar tingling."

Okami laughed. "I'll discuss it with you the next time we meet. How long will you stay in Konoha?"

"Two months. Then I will go to the Hidden Sand Village."

Okami bade goodbye and went outside the shop. He headed to where Shikaku and Taeho were and asked, "How's your investigation?"

Taeho started his ranting once again. "Oooh! They are pretty exquisite, Okami-kun. Especially the fat one, I don't know if he is a he or a she. Anyway, and the jelly-like pokemon, it's pretty weird because of blah...blah...blah..."

Okami g.r.o.a.n.e.d and ignored Taeho once again. This time, he corrected his mistake and asked Shikaku.

"Talkative, ain't he?" Shikaku snickered as he urged Okami to step a few meters away from Taeho. "We still need to study their Pokedex entry as written in your book. What are you going to do now?"

"I'm ready to report to the Hogake. I've done all the things I needed to do."

"When will you go?"

"Right now."

Shikaku gave a knowing smile. "Is it alright if I go with you, Okami-kun?"

"No problem."

Shikaku called Taeho over and instructed him that he could go to the Pokemon Intelligence Division on his own because he wanted to accompany Okami to the Hokage's office. The kid agreed and went back into his world as he studied the pokemon.

When Okami saw that Shikaku was prepared, he grabbed his right arm and teleported to the Academy's entrance. He was surprised that Shikaku was not reacting at all after they reached the location, suspecting that the grown man's body was used to the skill. They headed towards the stairs that led to the Hokage's office and climbed them.

Hanshi was astonished when he saw Okami together with Shikaku Nara. "Hello, Shikaku-san. And welcome back, Okami-kun."

Okami greeted him as well. "Yeah. It seems that I was gone for a long time. Many things have changed."

Hanshi gave a half-smile. "If you want to meet Hokage-sama, then you're just in luck. He has free time today."

"Then please inform him that we are coming, Hanshi-san," Shikaku requested and leaned against the wall.

Hanshi went inside the office. Not even a minute had passed when he returned outside and told him that Hiruzen was ready to meet them.

They both gave their thanks to Hanshi and entered the office.

Shikaku bowed his head slightly as he approached Hiruzen and whispered something to him. The Hokage smiled in return and gave a slight nod. Shikaku then stepped aside and gestured Okami to come forward.

"Hello, Okami-kun! I'm very glad that you're back, safe and sound." Hiruzen stood up and ruffled the kid's hair. He then patted him on his shoulders before sitting on his chair again. "How was it?"

Okami simply reported to him every detail that he prepared beforehand. "Rest assured, Hokage-sama. The wild pokemon will never become berserk again. And if by some unknown reason they will turn into a creature that is full of bloodl.u.s.t, I will just have to go back to the barrier and solve this problem."

"Thank you for doing such a dangerous thing, Okami-kun. It's a big help not only to Konoha but to all the villages within the continent."

Okami's smile was gone and his face became gloomy of all a sudden. "Hokage-sama, there is another important thing that I need to show you."

"What is it?" Hiruzen became suspicious when he noticed the change in the boy's expression.

"Did you remember the prophecy that I've given you back then?"

Hiruzen frowned when he recalled the particular prophecy. "The assault on Konoha?"

Okami nodded. "The Jutsu activated once again and this time, it is clearer and longer."

Hiruzen signaled Shikaku and instructed him to call several people to come inside the office immediately. At once, Shikaku complied with his request and flickered outside the office.

Hiruzen inquired Okami about his shop while waiting for the rest to arrive. Okami told him that a new service was made available to the public - the Pokemon Safari. The Hokage was curious and asked about the strange place and Okami told him everything, including the new rules in becoming a Pokemon Trainer. He complimented Okami for a job well done.

Several minutes had passed and the people whom Hiruzen called over arrived one after the other. Inoichi Yamanaka, Kakashi Hatake, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Hiashi Hyuga, even Ibiki Morino were the more prominent characters that Okami recognized. All in all, there were 20 Jonins.

"Don't be afraid, Okami-kun. They're just needed to witness everything that you will show to us."

"Sure." Okami did several fake hand signals and said, "Dialga's Major Prophecy: Rewind."