Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 614 You know, I'm someone who enjoys helping others achieve their dreams.

"You're welcome, just do me a favor."

Seeing that the time was right, Natsume handed over the contract that he had prepared beforehand.

His tone was indifferent, as if he were simply handing over a cup of tea.

"this is?"

Professor Yew took the document, adjusted his glasses, and carefully examined it under the soft light of the Pokémon Center.

When she saw the contents, a hint of confusion appeared on her face: "What does this Sunshine Academy and Rotom Technology mean?" She looked up, her eyes filled with the inquisitiveness typical of a researcher.

"Is such that."

Natsume sat up slightly and, with some effort, began explaining the projects and plans in the contract to Dr. Yew. His fingers occasionally tapped lightly on the paper, emphasizing key parts.

The researchers who had been resting with their eyes closed also involuntarily perked up their ears to listen.

The more they listened, the more stunned they became, their faces showing expressions of disbelief.

Wow. So much has changed in the Unova region in the last six months!?

The group of people simultaneously pulled out their phones, eagerly connecting to the internet to verify the information they had heard.

"That's strange, why does the internet seem so much quieter lately?"

Natsume slowly sipped his tea, waiting for Dr. Yew's reply.

He could hear the intermittent conversation of several researchers.

Judging from the traces of the campsite on the island, they stayed in the reversed world for about half a month.

In addition, having been conducting research in remote areas and almost isolated from the world, they had not noticed the tremendous changes that were quietly taking place in the Unova region.

The moment I came out and connected to the internet, I was instantly overwhelmed by the flood of information that had been pouring in over the past two months.

"The newly crowned champion, Mr. Natsume"

While the group chatted in hushed tones, they didn't forget to look up at Natsume with awe.

"The Pokémon Protection Organization has been disbanded?" someone suddenly exclaimed, their voice rising slightly in surprise.

Upon hearing this, even Dr. Yew, who was focused on reading the contract, suddenly looked up, his eyes wide, and he couldn't help but glance at her.

The researchers' faces were practically beaming with joy, which greatly piqued Natsume's curiosity.

He couldn't help but turn slightly to look at Dr. Yew beside him and ask, "What's wrong? Did this organization cause you any trouble before?"

Natsume couldn't help but recall a protest that group of people had launched against Ooki's lab a long time ago.

"Correct."

When Natsume asked, Dr. Yew nodded, his tone tinged with helplessness and exhaustion.

"This organization always uses some high-sounding pretexts to interfere with our experimental progress."

She sighed, "My students have even become despondent because of this."

At this point, Dr. Yew rubbed his temples in distress.

student?

Natsume paused, remembering Shinichi, who had stayed at the Yew Research Institute, looking listless and clueless.

He had initially thought the other person's demeanor was simply due to being engrossed in research, but now he realized there was another reason behind it.

"Your student seems to have some knowledge about the reverse world?" Natsume suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but turn around and ask.

Dr. Yew was taken aback, not expecting Natsume to suddenly ask this question.

"Dr. Natsume is also interested in this?" She pushed up her glasses in surprise, looked Natsume over carefully, then shook her head and smiled faintly:

"The physics or humanities research on the reversed world is ultimately just speculation based on various written materials, which cannot compare to what we have seen with our own eyes this time."

"It's a pity that Shinichi didn't come with us." Dr. Yew shook his head regretfully, his tone tinged with a hint of remorse.

Upon hearing this, several researchers around him subconsciously touched their noses, their eyes darting around as if they were somewhat embarrassed.

Clearly, what they saw and heard in the reversed world, if written into a paper and published, would cause a major upheaval in the academic world.

So many speculations and hypotheses about a reversed world will be completely overturned.

This naturally includes Shinichi's research findings.

"Don't worry. I have no interest in this area and will not be publishing any related articles in the next two years."

Natsume quickly realized the key point: Shinichi was at the most crucial stage of his studies as a Pokémon Professor. He chose to hand over the decision to publish the results to Professor Yew's team.

The yew trees and the others looked at each other, and after a long while, they smiled knowingly.

“Dr. Natsume, you’ve misunderstood. That’s not what I meant.” Dr. Yew spoke sincerely. “Academic research progresses through a process of constant falsification and overturning.”

"If Shinichi knew the truth, he would definitely overturn his previous paper without hesitation."

Natsume nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly posed a question: "If we could freely travel back and forth between worlds, do you think a group of researchers would be willing to stay there long-term to conduct research?"

The question was posed, and Dr. Yew frowned slightly. Clearly, her experience in the Reversed World hadn't been pleasant, leaving her with rather complicated feelings about the place.

She thought about it carefully, gently shook the contract in her hand, and lowered her voice:

“Mr. Natsume, as you know, for these semi-mandatory research projects that are difficult to see concrete results in the short term, in addition to strong public credibility, welfare benefits and research conditions are also extremely important.”

“This proposal you put forward,” she said, pointing to the contract.

"With the backing of a multi-billion dollar superstar fund, the prospects are promising. And on the other hand, the world of reversal..."

At this point, Dr. Yew stopped talking, but the meaning was self-evident.

Places with virtually no infrastructure, extremely backward conditions, and even a hostile attitude towards outsiders, where even basic living conditions are difficult to guarantee, are unlikely to attract many researchers.

Most importantly, research on the reverse world is a very niche area, and researchers who are interested in it are extremely rare.

"I know you now have the ability to travel between the reversed world and the real world."

As he spoke, Dr. Yew looked thoughtfully at the shimmering, curiously observing its surroundings, Evil Phantom not far away.

Their original goal in coming here was to investigate this Pokémon that had never been recorded and was called "ghost" by the villagers.

Unfortunately, they ended up in the reverse world by mistake halfway there.

"However," Dr. Yew paused, then continued his objective analysis, "it's not that all researchers are unwilling to go."

"For example, those who are pure-hearted, a bit dull, don't care much about anything except research, and don't have any complicated social circles or connections."

She described it as she thought about it.

The more she described it, the brighter Natsume's eyes became, as if he had found the perfect target.

As she spoke, Dr. Yew realized something was wrong, and her voice grew softer and softer.

In the end, she completely saw through Natsume's thoughts, so she simply changed her tune, her tone carrying a hint of protectiveness:
"No way! Xin Yi is my student, don't even think about making a move on her!"

"Don't worry, Dr. Yew." Natsume suddenly became unusually serious, and Yew was a little embarrassed to refute him because of his solemn appearance.

He gently placed one hand on Dr. Yew's shoulder and earnestly assured him, "After all these days together, don't you understand who I, Natsume, am?"

Looking up into the other person's golden eyes, which were filled with "sincerity," Dr. Yew nodded blankly, and the doubts in his heart dissipated slightly.

"Okay. I've looked at this contract, and the general direction is good."

Yew's tone softened, and she suddenly felt a pang of guilt for having doubted Natsume earlier.

She scratched her head and handed the contract back to Natsume. "If Shinichi is willing, he can sign it."

She read through it carefully, and the overall terms of the contract were favorable to her.

If it can be strictly implemented as Natsume described, the entire alliance's scientific research strength and transformation efficiency will experience a huge leap.

Moreover, for her, all she needed to do was take the lead and move the research institute to Sunshine College.

The next day.

Yew Research Institute.

"Natsume! Didn't you say you weren't interested in hitting Shinichi?!"

An angry voice rang out from the sky, startling away several bean pigeons resting on the branches.

"Doctor, forget it, forget it!"

Several researchers hurriedly restrained Dr. Yew, who was so angry that he rolled up his sleeves and was about to charge forward.

Before them stood Natsume, already riding on the poised Loletton, and Shinichi, sitting on the back of Loletton, looking bewildered and seemingly not quite understanding the situation.

“Dr. Yew, you know him,” Natsume said, sitting on the Lollerton.

"I am someone who enjoys helping others achieve their dreams."

(End of this chapter)