Has East survived due to Rayquza's wishes?

Before you start, yes yes i do know East got killed to summon Rayqauza but what if Rayqauza let him survive due to it’s wishes, yes i know it sound stupid and weird but if East died then it’s hard time selecting another 3rd gym leader since there’re none like East

He’s alive, but just keeping low until it’s safe to show himself again.

Also you say that, despite the 8th gym leader also being out of commission. The only reason you get to fight him is because you’re the special guy and the world revolves around you apparently.

Even though he did survive by Rayquza’s wishes, is it confirmed yet ?

I think so. He shows up in the challenge championship.

hmm ok

But it’s weird that he sudennly shows up at the championships

Because that’s after Jaern basically lost all his power. Makes sense somewhat.

Then where was he living during when people thought he was dead

plus i coundn’t see any video on East appearing on the champion ships