Team Rocket's Second-in-Command!

"You're saying you want to teach at the Pokémon School for a while?" Kukui asked, his expression caught between surprise and confusion.

He'd never heard such an unusual request before.

Initially, Kukui assumed Luo Yuan would want to tour Alola's islands or delve into its cultural traditions. Teaching at a school? That was completely out of left field.

"Exactly. You see, I have a dream..." Luo Yuan launched into an elaborate explanation, piling reason upon reason as Kukui and Samson Oak tried to follow along. Just when their heads were about to spin, Luo Yuan added one final comment.

"But most importantly, isn't this the best way to foster cooperation between the Johto and Alola Leagues?" Luo Yuan asked with a smile.

All the other reasons he'd given went in one ear and out the other, but this last statement stuck. Kukui and Samson mulled it over and realized Luo Yuan had a point.

Many Alolans, Kukui included, had traveled to Kanto for training. Kukui himself had once challenged Kanto's Gyms, even suffering a defeat at the hands of Lance. Upon returning to Alola, trainers like him had driven changes that eventually led to the region joining the Pokémon League.

Now, Luo Yuan wanted to teach in Alola, bringing Johto's knowledge to the region. It could only be a good thing.

As for whether Luo Yuan was qualified to be a teacher... He was Johto's Elite Four! His reputation spoke for itself, and Professor Oak's glowing endorsement had only cemented his credibility.

After a brief deliberation, Samson Oak made his decision.

"I formally invite you, Luo Yuan, to become an Honorary Professor at Alola's Pokémon School," Samson declared with authority.