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Chapter 293 Professor Oak is also getting better, and he's even urging Yu-sensei to update offline (415 chapters owed).

With Giovanni readily admitting his defeat, the operation targeting the Rockets finally came to an end.

With the capture of Giovanni, the deeply hidden leader of Team Rocket, and the defeat of two of the four executives, Lance and Lambda, Team Rocket's main force is now basically under complete control.

As for the remaining Team Rocket units scattered in other regions, they were left to be dealt with by the gym leaders in other cities.

So Sabrina quickly said goodbye to the two of them, used her superpowers to demonstrate her ability to fly at high speed, and returned to Goldenrod City as soon as possible to handle the remaining matters.

Aoba and Wataru stayed at the Tokiwa Dojo.

Ten minutes later, when Qingyu and Adu arrived at the secret research facility hidden beneath the Viridian Gym, led by Mewtwo, their eyes widened in surprise.

"This is... a genetic experiment?"

A-Du frowned immediately as he stared at the unhatched Pokémon in the petri dish.

Normally, the emergence of a Pokémon requires multiple stages, the most crucial of which is developing and maturing inside the Pokémon egg, entering the juvenile stage, and only hatching after possessing a certain level of physical strength.

But the unformed Pokémon embryos in front of them were not protected by eggshells, but were sleeping in a petri dish filled with nutrient solution.

The oxygen machine next to him made noise from time to time, causing Qingyu to frown.

Even though he had mentally prepared himself, he was still shocked when he saw this scene.

The games and anime barely mention the birth process of Mewtwo and other cloned Pokémon. Only by witnessing it firsthand can one understand the terrifying things Team Rocket has done.

Life born against common sense cannot leave this tiny petri dish before it has fully grown and matured, and the success rate of cultivation is probably not high.

As for the ultimate fate of these failed attempts, it's obvious...

No wonder even the Pokémon world has explicitly banned research related to genes.

Qingyu couldn't help but shake her head.

If all they were thinking about was making money, the Rockets' "black glove" image might be somewhat justifiable, and the league may have turned a blind eye to it all these years, which is why they had the opportunity to grow and expand.

But once you get involved in content that violates morality and ethics, it's only a matter of time before the alliance takes notice.

In a sense, the Rockets brought this upon themselves, and that's how they got what they asked for.

"Most of these individuals are substandard 'defective products.' Without you, they would probably have been disposed of in a concentrated manner very soon."

Mewtwo didn't seem to care much about their expressions.

After all, during its time living in the underground laboratory, it had seen countless of its own kind.

Most of them didn't even make it to the day they could be taken out of the petri dish; they had already exhausted their strength and eventually disappeared one day.

Mewtwo has even gotten used to it.

There aren't many cloned Pokémon left here, and those in the petri dish are basically beyond saving. Quietly waiting for death before their own consciousness is even born is the best fate for them.

Sometimes, Mewtwo wonders if he's been influenced by Team Rocket and has become a bit cold-hearted.

However, Mewtwo's purpose in coming here was not just to broaden the horizons of Qingyu and the other police officers and show them what Team Rocket had been up to.

Mewtwo's speed noticeably increased, and it quickly led Qingyu to a tightly closed door.

With its current level of control over its superpowers, the mere gate was no match for it. It was quickly squeezed and deformed by the terrifying psychic power, eventually being rolled into a large ball and slamming to the ground with a heavy thud.

After the gate was opened, a Pokémon quickly emerged from the ruins inside.

Although he wasn't from Kanto, Aoba naturally recognized Bulbasaur, one of the three starter Pokémon in Kanto.

The adorable garlic-shaped turtle was quite cute before it evolved.

“Ka-na!”

Upon seeing Mewtwo, Bulbasaur, which had just poked its head out, quickly let out a joyful cry and then began to swing its Vine Whip.

As it moved, the other Pokémon hiding in the room quickly peeked out, smiling at Mewtwo while keeping a watchful eye on Aoba and Lance beside it.

"..."

Upon seeing these Pokémon, Qingyu's expression quickly became complicated.

Besides Bulbasaur, the other two starter Pokémon from Kanto, Charmander and Squirtle, also appeared, along with Vulpix, Abra, and Tangela.

These are all relatively rare Pokémon in Kanto, and they seem to have a pretty good relationship with Mewtwo?
"It's okay, they're not bad people."

Mewtwo's originally cold face quickly broke into a smile as he beckoned these cloned Pokémon, who were "in the same boat" as him, to come to him.

Then, it raised its head and looked at Qingyu.

"The cloned Pokémon I mentioned before are these kids."

Seemingly to prevent Qingyu from changing her mind, Chao Meng thought for a moment and added another sentence.

"They are among the few surviving life forms from Team Rocket's experiments. If we can gain their approval, they might become a valuable force."

"No need."

Qingyu shook his head and decisively rejected Mewtwo's suggestion.

"It's better for them to be guided by you."

Although Qingyu did have the idea of ​​expanding its current lineup, judging from their performance, these children who have been harmed by humans since birth would find it difficult to believe in themselves again.

Besides, he never intended to subdue them in the first place.

If Mewtwo is interested in training as a trainer, it would be perfect for it to grow alongside these clone Pokémon with whom it has already established trust.

As a "senior," I can occasionally offer guidance on their cultivation.

"I understand."

Mewtwo nodded.

Although it was a little surprised by Qingyu's performance, it didn't say much.

According to the researchers, ordinary Pokémon that can hatch from petri dishes generally have excellent potential, so it seems that the other Team Rocket members have always had designs on them.

Qingyu refused without even thinking.

Sure enough, this person was different from the other humans they had met before.

No wonder they became friends.

Mewtwo held Qingyu in even higher regard and accepted the Poké Ball that Qingyu offered.

Anyone who has been a trainer knows how important it is to always have dozens or even hundreds of Poké Balls in your bag, and Qingyu has inherited this fine tradition.

After capturing all the cloned Pokémon, Qingyu had completed his request for Mewtwo.

Thus, Qingyu's "saving the world" mission came to a successful conclusion.

Just then, A-Du, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up to remind him:

"For the safety of the Pokémon, why don't we take them to the nearest Pokémon Center for a check-up?"

"As for the Rockets and Sakaki, I'll take them back to the league for trial."

"Thank you again for your support, Qingyu."

As for messy things like gene research and scientific research, Lance, who is focused on Pokémon battles, naturally doesn't know much about them, but he actually has a sensitive heart despite his serious appearance.

Not only these few seemingly energetic clone Pokémon, but also the Mewtwo next to Qingyu is a key focus.

Having just gone through a fierce battle, Qingyu thought it made sense; his Pokémon also needed to recover their strength, so he readily agreed.

Before saying goodbye to A-du, Qingyu suddenly remembered a very important question, so she took the initiative to ask it:
"By the way, now that the Viridian Gym has been destroyed and Giovanni has been arrested, what will happen to the vacant gym leader position? Who will assess the new recruits in the Kanto region?"

Adu was stunned, clearly not expecting Qingyu to bring up this question.

However, it seems quite reasonable for a dojo owner to subconsciously think about these things?

After some thought, A-Du quickly gave his reply:
"Kanto is different from other regions because there are enough trainers. There are countless gyms of all sizes here. We just need to promote one more excellent gym leader."

"As for the Viridian Dojo... it would be quite difficult to find a dojo master as good as Giovanni, so I guess we'll have to put it on hold for a while."

After listening, Qingyu nodded to herself.

It seems that some spiky-haired boy will inevitably become my colleague in the future.

……

The cities in the Pokémon world are much larger than those in the games, so there are naturally more than one Pokémon Center.

When Qingyu arrived at the Pokémon Center near the Viridian Gym, he unexpectedly encountered two somewhat familiar-looking boys.

"Miss Nurse Joy, there's a Pokémon here that's badly injured and needs treatment!"

The boy with the brown spiky hair brushed past Qingyu, and after smashing open the door of the Pokémon Center first, he immediately shouted inside.

Green?

Qingyu raised an eyebrow, and was about to go up and greet him when another boy wearing a baseball cap jogged past her.

The boy lowered his head and remained silent, his hands tightly wrapped around his chest, as if protecting something.

Qingyu glanced over instinctively and quickly realized what was going on.

An Eevee that was filthy and covered in blood, looking very badly injured.

It must be the Espeon "Abu" that Red Future owns, right?
In the special episode, Red captured an extremely special Eevee during his journey. Due to a secret genetic experiment conducted by Team Rocket, it possessed the ability to evolve and degenerate on its own without the aid of evolution stones.

It should be a very powerful ability, capable of freely switching between water, fire, and electricity.

But... what's the price?

Because of Team Rocket's experiments, Eevee's already unstable genes were damaged, causing irreversible damage to its body and causing it to suffer from severe pain at all times.

Thinking of this, Qingyu subconsciously looked at Mewtwo beside her.

“I’ve seen that child.”

Just as he expected, Mewtwo was also frowning and looked very angry.

Seeing this, Dream, which was perched on its head, immediately patted its forehead, quickly calming it down again.

(Something like this?)

"That child is also one of the cloned Pokémon created by Giovanni."

Mewtwo quickly continued speaking.

"It was originally supposed to be an eliminated Pokémon, but it survived because of its strong will to live. As a result, it was targeted by other humans. I don't know exactly what the researchers did to it at the time."

"But later, it was probably just like all the other failed attempts, and was simply thrown down the drain..."

Mewtwo took a deep breath.

"I never imagined that it could survive even in such an environment."

"I see."

Qingyu nodded and quickly smiled.

"It seems that it has formed a bond with a very gentle trainer, so you don't need to worry about it too much."

"Um……"

After hesitating for a moment, Mewtwo nodded slightly, which was considered as acknowledging Qingyu's statement.

To be honest, it was actually reluctant to trust other humans, and it had just thought about whether it should just snatch Eevee back from that human.

But since Qingyu has already spoken, it chooses to trust Qingyu's judgment.

"If you don't trust it, just go and see for yourself."

Seemingly noticing the hesitation in Mewtwo's eyes, Qingyu quickly offered advice.

Without waiting for Mewtwo's reply, he went straight into the Pokémon Center.

"Teacher Yu?"

As soon as he entered, Qinglu, who was sitting on a chair waiting nearby, immediately noticed him and greeted him with a look of surprise.

He was starting to wonder if he'd gotten too excited, actually managing to run into Teacher Yu in the Kanto region...

Could this be what Miss Naz said before, "the guidance of fate"?

"Long time no see, Green."

Qingyu waved and greeted him.

He had only met Crimson and Blue once when he flew back to the Sinnoh region with Cynthia.

At the time, he also returned the "Green Cultivation Notes" that he had taken from the system to these two future "chosen ones".

It seems they've already embarked on their journey and become trainers...

However, it seems that I have already dealt with the big boss, Giovanni, ahead of time. Originally, the limelight should have been given to Akane, the ruthless and taciturn fighting monster.

Upon seeing Qingyu, Qinglu, while excited, couldn't help but secretly grumble to herself:
Speaking of which, the fact that the gym leaders in Kanto are all so difficult to beat these days, resorting to all sorts of fancy tricks, seems to be related to Yu-sensei!

No, it seems this evil wind has swept across the entire world, causing indiscriminate psychological trauma to newcomers in every region, not just Parthia and Kanto…

Teacher Yu has done all sorts of bad things!

……

Thanks to the advanced technology of the Pokémon world, Qingyu's main Pokémon and other cloned Pokémon underwent thorough medical examinations and were quickly restored to their energy through treatment using special equipment.

However, the problem with "Abu" in Mewtwo and Red's hands is not so easy to solve and requires further examination.

While waiting for the Pokémon to recover its strength, Qingyu quickly learned some information from Red and Green.

For example, they just embarked on their journey this year, but they have already collected most of their badges and are just waiting to clear the Viridian Gym to qualify for the Champion Road challenge.

Unfortunately……

When they arrived in Viridian City, the Viridian Gym was already surrounded by Interpol, so they were unable to challenge it.

Unexpectedly, Red spotted the Eevee while passing by a sewer and found it severely injured and in imminent danger of death.

That's why I rushed to the nearby Pokémon Center without thinking, and that's where I ran into Qingyu.

"..."

Aoba was also a little emotional. So this was the bond of fate? Even if the sequence of events was a little off, he could still encounter this Pokémon that seemed destined to belong to Crimson in an absurd way.

"Speaking of which, those two cultivation notebooks that Teacher Yu gave us back then were a huge help!"

Compared to Crimson, who looked worried, glanced at the Pokémon Center from time to time, and seemed a bit absent-minded, Green was much more talkative.

"It feels like the content was tailor-made for me. Every Pokémon I caught along the way had detailed training methods and goals recorded, as if it predicted the future."

To this, Qingyu simply smiled faintly.

It would be strange if they couldn't do that, right?

After all, this notebook could very well have come from Qinglv, who will have grown into a mature gym leader in the future. How could it not be appropriate?

As for why the future Qinglv isn't a mature champion...

Don't ask, the answer is I don't want to be one anymore!

Just as Aoba and Aomori were chatting, Miss Joy, who was stationed in Tokiwa City, quickly opened the gate and came out.

"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Joey."

Red finally breathed a sigh of relief when Miss Joey appeared.

However, Miss Joey looked serious and shook her head.

She first looked at Qingyu.

"Teacher Yu, I've never seen this Pokémon you brought before, but it seems to be healthy."

"However, even if an individual appears to be quite mature, based on the collected data... it should still be in a rapidly developing infancy?"

Joey paused for a moment after speaking for a moment before continuing.

"Therefore, it's best to keep it out of combat for a while."

Qingyu nodded helplessly.

Although the words were phrased rather tactfully, it was clear that Nurse Joy was complaining that Mewtwo had participated in too many battles.

This isn't his fault; it's all Boss Sakaki's problem!
Moreover, even if Mewtwo is entrusted with the task of staying at the Sunny Gym, Qingyu would never let Mewtwo go out and battle against newcomers.

What newbie could possibly withstand the fighting power of a mythical beast...?

Miss Joey quickly turned her head to look at Crimson, who had a worried expression on her face.

"This Eevee's injuries are quite severe. Although it received timely treatment, it will need to rest for a considerable period of time, and..."

"Compared to its physical injuries, its genes are also more disordered than those of a normal Eevee, and I don't know how to deal with that."

"Perhaps you should go to Pallet Town nearby. Professor Oak is an authority on Pokémon research, and he might have a way to deal with Eevee's genetic disorder."

"..."

Crimson didn't seem surprised by this. After a silent sigh, she forced a smile and looked at Miss Joey.

"I understand. Thank you so much, Miss Joey."

"Ugh……"

Green behind him couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, then quickly patted Red's shoulder.

It's true that the two are sworn enemies, but being sworn enemies also means that they respect each other. So, Green felt the same way about Crimson's feelings at this moment.

"It's alright, Crimson, let's go find Grandpa now!"

"And Yu-sensei, now that we're all in the Kanto region, why don't you come back to Pallet Town with us?"

Qinglu turned around and looked at Qingyu with anticipation.

"Before I even set off on my trip, my grandfather often talked about Teacher Yu. If I could see Teacher Yu again, my grandfather would be very happy."

"..."

Qingyu's lips twitched, and she nodded.

In a sense, Professor Oak is really a long-time fan of his own.

Ever since he used the Bug Baton Pass tactic in his battle against Lance, Professor Oak has been frequently active in the comment section of his videos.

During the Dragon-type Master Tournament held in Tabletop City, he also brought Crimson and Blue to watch the competition and witnessed his outstanding performance in the "Master Group".

Even Zhu Lan and A Du were influenced by their own tactical thinking...

Recalling this, Qingyu couldn't help but sigh:
Why does it feel like I run into a bunch of fans no matter where I go?
……

Pallet Town is an ordinary town located in the southern part of Viridian City.

Logically speaking, towns located on the edge of the map should not have a high profile in the Kanto region.

However, because wave after wave of elite trainers set sail from here, Pallet Town is filled with a strong sense of legend in the eyes of players.

After all, the story of Pokémon begins here.

Professor Oak, one of only two Pokémon legends in the world, chose to return to his hometown after retiring and established the Oak Laboratory, which is regarded as "Jerusalem" by many Pokémon scholars.

After arriving in Pallet Town with Green and Crimson, Green Feather immediately noticed a huge landmark building.

Isolated from the residents' houses, it occupies about a quarter of the town's area and covers a small hill. It is divided into several natural areas designed to mimic the wild environment, specifically for Pokémon of different types to live and inhabit.

This building can be described as a natural ecological park.

This is clearly Oak's Laboratory.

"This place is so big..."

Qingyu spoke subconsciously.

It seems that there isn't usually such a large-scale research base. Perhaps this is why Professor Oak built his research institute in Pallet Town?

However, on the other hand, if it weren't for such a large scale, the hundreds of Pokémon that Ash brought from various regions in the anime probably wouldn't have been able to fit in...

There needs to be enough space for those thirty Tauros to run around.

"Because Grandpa doesn't just raise Pokémon from the Kanto region here; Pokémon traded from other regions usually grow up here too."

When the topic of her grandfather came up, Qinglu couldn't help but show a hint of pride.

Because of Professor Oak's capable assistant and grandson, Blue Green, the nearby researchers opened the door for them without them even having to ask.

At the same time, the researcher quickly typed a message in the group chat—

"No traitors, it seems that Professor Yu has come to our Oak Lab!"

"What's the big deal? Never seen anything like it before... Huh? Wait a minute? Who???"

"Holy crap! What's Professor Yu doing here? Quick, go tell Professor Oak!"

"The Doctor should be eating instant noodles near the incubation center right now, right? Is anyone nearby?"

The chat group, which was quiet during work hours, suddenly exploded with activity as countless staff members immediately received news of Qingyu's arrival.

Qinglu walked into the research institute with ease and soon led Qingyu to a building that seemed to be a breeding house.

"At this time of day, Grandpa is probably squatting inside eating instant noodles..."

Upon reaching this point, Qinglu suddenly felt a pang of regret.

If others find out that their grandfather is actually a research fanatic who doesn't even have time to cook and often just eats instant noodles, will it affect his image?

After all, in the eyes of outsiders, Professor Oak is not only an expert in the academic field, but also a master-level trainer who has been invincible in the world for many years. Who would have thought that he would be such an uncouth person...

Seemingly having heard the commotion outside, the door to the incubator was soon opened.

An elderly man with gray hair, who looked full of energy, appeared and was stunned when he saw the person who came.

"Qingyu?"

It seemed a bit unbelievable; Professor Oak even rubbed his eyes before finally confirming it.

But soon, his gaze was drawn to the two Pokémon behind Qingyu.

Professor Oak didn't recognize one of the Pokémon that was more humanoid, which immediately piqued his curiosity.

As for the other one, it's even more outrageous...

"Isn't this a dream come true???"

Professor Oak was immediately dumbfounded and looked extremely surprised.

Professor Oak, a well-informed expert and absolute authority in the field of Pokémon research, recognized the legendary "Mythical Pokémon" at a glance.

In the Kanto region, Dratini is already rare enough, which is why it was once also called a Mythical Pokémon.

However, this is still far from the dreamlike scenario where there might not be a single sighting reported for decades.

And yet, this very entity, whose very existence even Professor Oak couldn't be confirmed, inexplicably appeared in Professor Oak's lab?
It's incredibly magical.

However, it seems that both of these Pokémon are related to Qingyu.
If possible, I'd really like to discuss with him whether I could measure the various stats of the game...

Professor Oak couldn't help but think this.

It is said that Mew is the origin of Pokémon, and the genes carried by all Pokémon are only a part of its body.

If one can gain some understanding of Mew, it is believed that theoretical research on Pokémon can also make new progress.

"Miao?"

Mew, still resting on Mewtwo's head, heard someone call its name and immediately looked up curiously at Professor Oak in front of it.

Upon closer inspection, Meng Huan quickly noticed the unusual thing about the old man.

He seems to possess the unique aura of time and life of some old friend of mine...

This person is no ordinary person either.

But does he think his expression is a little strange?
In human terms, it seems to be...

abnormal?
"Cough cough—Grandpa!"

Qinglu also noticed this and immediately spoke up in a low voice, reminding her grandfather to be mindful of his image.

Whenever they encounter a very rare Pokémon, my grandfather always seems to have this expression on his face, which is quite endearing in a way...

Professor Oak only came to his senses after being reminded by Green.

"It's been a long time, Professor Oak."

Qingyu took the initiative to greet him.

"It has indeed been a long time for you, but..."

Professor Oak quickly put on a kind smile and, after a brief moment of suspense, continued speaking.

“I watch every video of Teacher Yu, so I can see Qingyu almost every week.”

"Especially that series of videos about mythology from last time, which allowed more ordinary people who didn't know about these things to learn about what happened in the past, I think it was very meaningful!"

"It would be even better if the update speed could be a little faster!"

When Professor Oak pressed for more updates face-to-face, Qingyu's lips twitched, and he subconsciously coughed lightly.

"Cough cough—, I'll definitely do it next time!"

I never expected that even Professor Oak would urge me to update my videos. I'm finally feeling better.

No! It should be said like this:

Professor Oak is doing well too, and he's even become a long-time fan of Professor Yu!
After a brief chat with Professor Oak, he quickly looked at the languid Mew again and asked curiously:

"Speaking of which, I never expected that Qingyu would actually know a legendary being like Meng Huan?"

"It was all a combination of coincidences."

Qingyu shook her head, her eyes filled with a hint of helplessness as she looked at Meng Huan.

Who would have thought that the first one to come into contact with it wouldn't be themselves, but rather an Eevee that hadn't evolved yet, who stumbled upon this street urchin and thus began their ill-fated relationship?

However, since we've come to the topic of Mewtwo, Qingyu felt it was necessary to discuss it with Professor Oak as well.

"Actually, it's not just Mewtwo, but also this Mewtwo that has a very similar genetic lineage."

Next, Qingyu, as if telling a story, dictated to Professor Oak what had happened in the underground of Viridian City during this period.

Crimson and Green, standing to the side, silently pricked up their ears, listening intently to how Teacher Yu had "descended from heaven" and easily defeated Giovanni, who was said to be the strongest gym leader in Kanto, bringing peace back to the Kanto region.

In particular, the information about Giovanni creating this Mewtwo using the Mew Gene made Professor Oak shake his head repeatedly.

"I never expected something like this to happen..."

Professor Oak sighed helplessly.

At the same time, he probably understood Qingyu's implication.

If you're going to study Mew, Professor Oak is definitely someone you can trust.

However, if information about the Dream Gene is leaked, it is inevitable that ambitious humans like Giovanni will be replicated again in the future.

At that point, research into the Dream Gene will become a major problem.

Therefore, keeping this secret is actually the best option.

"Sigh, I never imagined that the Kanto region would become like this."

Professor Oak shook his head. Since retiring, he no longer paid attention to the League and focused on breeding and researching Pokémon.

Unexpectedly, even the promising junior, Giovanni, has gone astray.

But while sighing, Professor Oak's gaze quickly returned to Aoba.

Although he had only met Qingyu a few times, judging from his behavior, he seemed to be an excellent trainer who was extremely passionate about Pokémon battles, cared deeply for Pokémon, and had even been recognized by several legendary Pokémon.

So, Professor Oak spoke up quickly—

"Speaking of which, I wonder if Qingyu would be interested in becoming a 'Polydex Holder'?"

(End of this chapter)