Hamata Roshi had quietly, and slowly, left Viridian City behind, deciding to go on a Journey to challenge the Gyms in Kanto, his beloved home continent. He wanted to see how strong the Elite Four of this region were by training in the new ways, as opposed to the ways he trained back when he was a Pokemon Trainer fighting in the war. As he moved through Viridian Forest, he made sure to do his best come off like just a harmless old man, this facade ensuring that no one came near him. Before he knew it, he was quickly in Pewter City, and with renewed eagerness, he quickly set off to the gym.