Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile!

Chapter 263 Blastoise can even launch Aura Missiles? Is your Blastoise even legal?!
Dr. Blatano sprayed coffee directly onto the computer, but he didn't care at all. Instead, he stared intently at the screen through the tiny coffee droplets.

The Mega Evolution Blastoise is the research result he has been pursuing all along, but so far, this research is stuck and cannot move forward at all, because he does not know how to continue.

Even though I know that some Pokémon can evolve to an even higher level, I just can't find a way to get them to that level of evolution. It's as if something is missing.

Ash's Mega Evolution today was like a bolt of lightning striking Professor Sycamore's mind. He instantly understood what was missing: the connection between the Pokémon and its trainer.

The relationship between the two is the key to unlocking the spirit's power to a higher level!

"MEGA evolution...MEGA evolution...Mega evolution? That's a great description!! I never thought that the problem I've been working on for so long would be solved by someone else!!"

"How did he do that? How did he overcome a problem that researchers all over the world couldn't solve? Could it be Dr. Oak? No, if it were Dr. Oak, he would never hide it from us."

"This evolution must have been discovered by Ash alone, which is why Professor Oak never told us about it. But how is that possible..."

The challenge of enabling Pokémon to evolve to the next level is not only something he is researching. He has shared his theories on this topic with countless other PhDs. As a research PhD, his top priority is to complete his research.

For research problems like these that are difficult to solve on his own, or even completely unsolvable, he would naturally choose to seek help from other professors, including Professor Oak. That's why Professor Oak knew some information about Pokémon evolving to the next level.

However, even after sharing the knowledge with many professors, the problem of how Pokémon can evolve to the next level, namely Mega Evolution, has remained unsolved, with no clue whatsoever.

And just today, right there on the competition field, the research results he had been pursuing appeared without any warning!

Dr. Blatano was always a very calm person, but the scene on the computer screen made him spit out his coffee, which shows how shocked he was. That scene also plunged him into a period of serious self-doubt.

Because if Professor Oak was involved in this Mega Evolution, then Professor Oak would definitely have told him.

This is their understanding of Professor Oak's character and personality. Professor Oak is someone who, after inventing or researching something new, will share it with them immediately and have them test it.

Not to mention that he was the one who initiated the Mega Evolution. Given Professor Oak's character, how could he not inform him after the results were achieved? Even if Professor Oak was only involved in the Mega Evolution, he would definitely have revealed some information to him.

The fact that Professor Oak wouldn't reveal any information means that this evolution was entirely developed by Ash! Given Professor Oak's character, he would never announce it to the public or say a single word to Ash unless Ash wanted to!

The difference between Mega Evolution appearing in the hands of a professor and in the hands of a trainer is stark. If the professor invented it first, the research results would be published immediately, and a patent would be applied for. In the future, any research materials related to Mega Evolution would be readily available.

That would be more beneficial for future research on MEGA evolution.

However, if this research were to fall into the hands of a trainer, the situation would be different. For a trainer, improving the Pokémon's strength is more important than the results of the research.

Ash's first demonstration of Mega Evolution was enough for Professor Sylvester Blatano to discover the secrets contained within the evolution. Steven also realized that even if Ash didn't release any information, the data on Mega Evolution would be unearthed sooner or later.

That would mean that trainers would lose the advantage of being the first to access the resources of the MEGA evolution system.

Currently, there are two main systems available on the market: Dynamax and Z-Moves.

Dynamax is controlled by Professor Magnolia. Although she did not deliberately collect or control resources, as the first person to invent the Dynamax Band, she is known to have the most Dynamax Bands.

However, she will only give her giant wristbands to people she approves of.

The Alola region, the origin of Z-Moves, has completely monopolized them. It is virtually impossible for outsiders to obtain Z-Crystals and Z-Rings unless they can reach the heart of Alola and participate in their island pilgrimage.

Professor Magnolia is a professor, and her Z-Moves belong to the entire Alola region. It's even rumored to be related to legendary Pokémon from the Alola region. As for Ash, the discoverer of MGEA evolution... he currently only has Professor Oak as his backer.

Furthermore, his relationship with Professor Oak is merely that of distributing Pokémon; at least, that's how it appears to the outside world.

Without any powerful backers, after gaining access to the MEGA Evolution system, he would definitely need to collect the necessary materials and items for MEGA Evolution himself before announcing it.

Ash is now using it among the general public, partly because he has encountered a formidable opponent, and partly because he feels it's time to announce Mega Evolution.

"This little guy really kept it from me for so long! He could at least have told me secretly. I could have kept it a secret like everyone else... Wait, haven't I seen those two stones somewhere before?"

As Dr. Blatano wiped his computer screen, he tried to recall when he had seen Ash reveal those two stones. Finally, he clapped his hands and a look of sudden realization appeared on his face.

He remembered that not long ago, just a while ago, Lance, one of the Kanto Elite Four, came to their door asking them where in the Kalos region there were places that produced a lot of gems, or where they could buy gems. The picture Lance showed him was of the gem that Ash had caught.

Because of Blastoise's Mega Evolution, the footage was given a close-up, so Dr. Blatano saw it very clearly and would not mistake it.

In addition, A-Du also had a photo of the gem that appeared on Blastoise's surface, but the photo in the back was slightly different from the gem that appeared on Blastoise's surface.

Dr. Blatano already had a general idea about this, and after thinking about it, the expression on his face changed from sudden realization to a wry smile.

It turns out that the essence of MEGA evolution had already appeared before him long ago, but he simply hadn't recognized it.

The feeling of having the results of research presented to him, yet being completely unaware of them, truly filled Dr. Blatano with a sense of deep regret.

If only we had paid more attention to the gem that Lance mentioned back then, we might have found the key information about Mega Evolution. But that's just hindsight; Professor Sycamore wouldn't have thought of that if he hadn't seen the gem revealed during Ash and Blastoise's Mega Evolution.

He also asked why Adu would suddenly go to the Carlos region and ask him about gems. Shouldn't he have consulted a gem expert?
It turns out that gem was related to Mega Evolution...

Dr. Blatano quickly put aside his bitterness and sat back down in his original spot, looking at the MEGA Blastoise on the screen with anticipation. Although this was not the result of his research, he was still looking forward to the effects of MEGA evolution.

Since it's an evolution, there should be an improvement in all aspects. In addition to changes in appearance, strength should also change, and even characteristics should change. Moreover, whether MEGA evolution has a duration and how long it can last are also key points of concern.

After the competition ends, he should try to get some information about Mega Evolution from Professor Oak. For now, he can just watch and record the research results in advance.

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Kanto, the Quartz Conference Stadium—

As Blastoise Mega Evolved, waves of shocked cheers erupted across the field, leaving Ash's opponent, Koppin, completely dumbfounded.

No way, what the hell is this?! There's nothing like this in his intelligence database!
He knew Ash had been holding back, but he never expected Ash to have such a huge secret!

This isn't just hiding one's true abilities, it's hiding an entire world!

To evolve once more on top of the final evolution—even a fool knows what that means. Moreover, for a data-driven trainer like him, Blastoise's stats were already unknown. Even in Ash's battle history, Blastoise rarely appeared in action.

Not to mention that Blastoise has undergone an unknown evolution, so who would want to play with it now!

"How about it, Ash? This is my secret technique, Mega Evolution! Surprised?" Amidst the surrounding shouts of excitement, Ash's face also showed excitement and joy.

Even after being taught and mentored by the experts in the group, he was still just a teenager. Teenagers love to cheer, and he had imagined this scene of being the center of attention more than once, but when it actually happened, it was a hundred times more exhilarating than he had imagined!

"Surprised? ... How did you even come up with such a ridiculous question?" Kaoping's lips twitched, and he said irritably.

Surprise? This is a shock!
Damn it, Blastoise suddenly evolved to a higher level, which was something to be amazed and impressed by for the surrounding audience, but for him it was just shock!

Doesn't this make it even harder to win?!
"Hehe, then I won't hold back and will go for it! Blastoise, Water Pulse!" Ash chuckled and launched his attack without hesitation.

The magic space has a time limit. Actually, it would have been good if he had used Blastoise's amazing skills to buy himself more time, but he always fought fair and square and would never resort to such underhanded tricks.

Furthermore, Ash felt there was absolutely no need to do anything that would cause delays. It was just a matter of speed being switched, not strength. Does being slow mean you'll lose? You'd have to be overwhelmingly stronger to win.

Koping's Shuttle is at the same level as Blastoise, a professional-level Pokémon, but in terms of speed, it should absolutely crush Blastoise—within this Trick Room.

However, as a Rock-type, if he gets hit by Blastoise even once, the battle is basically over, even if Shuckle has extremely high Special Defense.

"Kame!" Blastoise assumed an attack stance, aiming its two cannons at Shuppetto. Then, two streams of water, along with the water jets erupting from the huge cannon on its back, blasted out in a powerful barrage!

The three streams of water swirled and merged in the air, eventually becoming an incredibly thick stream, with ripple-like patterns swirling around its outer edge.

"Get out of the way of the pot!!" Kaoping commanded the pot while sweating profusely.

Upon hearing this, Huhu also moved its tiny limbs and dodged around. Its originally slow speed became incredibly fast under the change of spatial rules!
Blastoise didn't even see how Shuttle moved before it appeared more than ten meters away. Only then did Water Pulse belatedly strike the ground where Shuttle had been, creating a large hole in the thick floor!
Mud and water splashed around, and the raging water flowed across the ground. However, by the time it reached Shuckle, it had lost much of its power. Even though Shuckle is a Rock-type Pokémon, it wouldn't be afraid of ordinary water.

"Now! Use Gyro Ball!" Seeing Blastoise's Water Pulse miss, Kou Ping quickly launched an attack with his Shuckle.

The Spinning Ball is a move whose power increases with the speed difference between the user and the opponent. Although Shuckle is currently faster than Blastoise in Trick Room, its base speed is still far behind Blastoise's.

In terms of speed, Shuckle is basically in the lowest tier, and Koppin even trained it to be even slower. However, Ash's Blastoise isn't particularly fast either; among his Pokémon, it's in the lowest tier.

Therefore, the power of the spinning ball won't be too high, but Shuckle does have two more attack levels, so if it gets hit by the opponent's spinning ball, it will still be quite painful.

"Use Protect!" Ash couldn't possibly watch Blastoise get hit, so just as the spinning Shuttle was about to hit Blastoise, he decisively had Blastoise use Protect.

A vibrant green barrier unfolded around Blastoise, and the spinning Potato struck the barrier, bouncing off.

In a situation of equal strength, holding the line is absolute defense!

"Use the wave missiles now!"

Kaoping:? ? ?
Are you kidding me?! Blastoise can use Aura Sphere? Do you think your Blastoise is Lucario?

However, when a bright blue circular energy ball appeared on Blastoise's two small gun barrels, Koping was completely taken aback.

Dude, you're really something!
(End of this chapter)