Pokemon: The Legendary Trainer

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The next day, at 6:30 AM, Sato woke up on time with the help of an alarm clock. He spent 30 minutes freshening up and preparing breakfast for himself and his Pokémon. 

Then, as usual, he began their morning training routine.

The morning training focused on physical conditioning, primarily running and flying exercises. Of course, Golbat and Marshtomp had to undergo weighted training. 

Thanks to the high-quality PokeBlocks, all the Pokémon successfully completed the two-hour session.

After the Pokémon's morning training, Sato prepared to search for channels to purchase a Water Stone. However, his outdoor training routine seemed to have drawn the attention of several trainers. 

Just as he was about to leave, a few trainers approached him with questions.

As a result, Sato gained five new clients. Each of these affluent trainers placed massive orders for PokeBlocks worth 1,000,000 PokeDollars each. 

They even paid upfront, instantly adding 5 million PokeDollars to Sato's Alliance bank account.

"It seems like LaRousse City is a haven for wealthy trainers. Maybe I should rethink my approach to making money here, though I'd better tread carefully," Sato mused.

After seeing his wealthy clients leave with their newly acquired PokeBlocks, Sato quickly hid his smile. He walked into the Pokémon Center, and when he came out, he had changed his outfit, disguised his face, and sprayed himself with a cologne-like perfume to mask his scent.

Sato's next destination that morning was the LaRousse City Trainer Trading Market. As the name suggests, it's a marketplace specifically designed for trainers to conduct trades.

Unlike the Alliance's regulations, LaRousse City has minimal oversight over Pokémon-related items. This laissez-faire approach makes it a favorite spot for many trainers. 

Here, trainers can freely trade, even sell Pokémon, without any fear of Alliance interference. However, LaRousse City strictly prohibits any form of abuse toward Pokémon; violators face permanent expulsion.

The Trading Market was located near the Battle Tower's eastern side, about a kilometer or two from the Pokémon Center where Sato was staying. 

Treating the walk as light exercise, Sato reached the market in just 20 minutes. 

The market resembled a typical street bazaar, with the key difference being the presence of various Pokémon everywhere.

Blending into the crowd with his Ditto transformed into a Wingull, Sato roamed the market. It was just past 9 AM, the peak of the market's morning activity. Out of curiosity and the hope of finding hidden treasures, Sato wandered through the stalls. 

However, he soon realized that most items for sale were common goods priced only slightly below store rates.

Even when he occasionally stumbled upon unfamiliar items, his system identified them as junk—likely traps set for gullible buyers. 

After exploring the peripheral stalls of the market for a while without finding anything worthwhile, Sato headed toward the market's central area.

Unlike the makeshift stalls on the outskirts, the central area featured a proper commercial street. Both sides of the road were lined with uniquely designed shops, typically backed by powerful organizations or wealthy corporations.

LaRousse City was like an enormous, irresistible cake, and everyone wanted a slice. However, the city's "iron jungle" of regulations meant no one, not even the Alliance, could take a piece without paying a hefty price. 

This had led to widespread cooperation between LaRousse and global organizations. The shops bearing logos of various entities were tangible evidence of these partnerships.

Despite the harsh reality, it was clear that the best resources for trainers were often controlled by these major organizations and corporations. 

In the central area, Sato finally encountered a variety of rare Pokémon items.

One such item was the Heal Orb, almost like the item 'Leftovers' in the games. This coveted item was prominently displayed in a large shop operated by Hoenn's Devon Corporation.

(Note: Heal Orb – A rare orb crafted from Revival Herbs and other valuable healing ingredients using an unknown technology. It possesses incredible healing properties. Effect: Restores 1/16th of a Pokémon's health per turn.)

For most trainers, this item was akin to a divine artifact. Sato, unable to resist, walked into the shop to inquire about its price, even though he knew he probably couldn't afford it yet. 

At the very least, he wanted to know the cost for future reference.

To his dismay, a small sign beneath the Heal Orb read, "Not for Sale." 

These words were far less conspicuous than the large sign promoting the item above it, visible only upon closer inspection inside the store.

Frustrated, Sato glared at the shop's plump owner before leaving under the amused gazes of the shopkeeper and staff.

Devon Corporation was Hoenn's largest conglomerate, incomparable to the Silph Co. of Saffron City, secretly controlled by Team Rocket. 

The Devon president's son was a future Hoenn Champion, making their influence formidable. Sato dared not act recklessly here.

As he left the infuriating shop, a flyer was thrust into his hands by a beautiful store attendant. The flyer advertised an upcoming Devon Corporation auction. 

Sato's heart skipped a beat as he read the details, which included past auctions featuring the Heal Orb. The latest record was from two months ago.

"Interesting. Although I got tricked into entering, it seems worth it. This auction might be the perfect place to sell my Water Stone and acquire a TM," Sato thought, folding the flyer. 

He then followed the address on it, heading deeper into the trading market's central district.