Pokémon: Just won the championship, the newbie growth system is here!

"I hope my partner has fiery passion. We won't lose to anyone. I choose Charmander."

"I like the warm feeling of basking in the sun, so I like Grass-type Pokémon that matches my preferences. I'll choose Bulbasaur."

"I."

"Everyone else has already made their choices, you can have Squirtle."

With his graying hair and wearing a researcher's white coat, Professor Oak handed the last Poké Ball to the last new trainer of the day.

They also gave him a Pokédex.

"When you encounter a Pokémon you've never seen before, record it in the Pokédex. It has a scanning function that can be a great help on your journey."

Little Fish actually wanted to choose Charmander, but he was a step too late, so he can't blame anyone else.

It would be great to receive a Squirtle that the research institute had carefully trained for a new trainer. Happily hugging the Squirtle, he waved goodbye to the scholars in the research institute.

Embark on his journey as a trainer.

Professor Oak breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ah, I'm really getting old."

Every time I see energetic newcomers embarking on adventures with their Pokémon, a sense of passion to not lose to the younger generation wells up inside me, and I can't help but feel a surge of emotion.

However, Professor Oak knew that his age was no longer enough for him to embark on the journey of becoming a Trainer.

Trainers can use the Pokédex to scan back a constant stream of Pokémon data, which greatly helps scientific research.

However, when it comes to his adventures in his youth, Professor Oak still feels there's more to say.

"We've seen another batch of new talent leave this year. I wonder what kind of achievements they'll make."

Young people always grow up very quickly, and they might surpass you in the blink of an eye.

Although Professor Oak admits deep down that he's still like a child who refuses to admit defeat, he has to accept that he's getting old.

Professor Oak pondered for a moment, then stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"But I remember there were four kids in Pallet Town who were going to become Trainers this year?"

As they were talking, the institute’s doors opened automatically, and a figure walked in.

"Oh, you're here. You're too late. Everyone else has already taken the best Pokémon. You...?"

He didn't look like a child; he appeared to be in his twenties, wearing a brown hat and a scarf.

Ye Luo walked straight to the center of the research institute, came to Professor Oak, looked at the instrument platform for receiving starter Pokémon, and then looked at Professor Oak himself and said.

"I want a Poké Ball."

Dr. Oak and the scholars around him clearly found this rather strange.

But Professor Oak was clearly a cultured person, and answered with a kind smile.

"Yes, if you want a Poké Ball, you can buy one at the shop for only 200 League Coins."

Ye Luo said dismissively.

"I need a Poké Ball for my starter Pokémon."

Professor Oak was stunned, and the smile on his face turned somewhat awkward.

He wants the Poké Ball for his starter Pokémon, which means he wants to become a new trainer and get his own starter Pokémon, but he doesn't seem that old.

In the Pokémon world, 10 years old is considered an adult and can embark on the professional path of a rookie trainer.

But the young man in front of him looked to be at least 20 years old, and even Professor Oak was at a loss.

"Um, may I ask your age?"

I am 10 years old.

"You don't look ten years old at all!!"

Even Professor Oak, an elderly man, couldn't help but complain. The scholars next to him, seeing the usually serious professor making such a fuss, all turned away and secretly laughed.

Ye Luo covered the brim of his hat and said loudly.

"I just want to touch this Poké Ball."

He wondered if he could take advantage of other newbies getting Poké Balls to try and fool them, pretending to be a newbie and just touching the Poké Ball.

The message from Arceus's mobile quest said "get a Poké Ball for a starter Pokémon", but it didn't say that you can't put it back after you get it.

Once the task is completed, Ye Luo will pretend to joke and return it, and that will be the end of it.

Looking at the empty Pokémon instrument panel, it seemed I was a step too late.

My starter Pokémon has already been claimed, not even a Poké Ball was left behind. It seems that missions can't be completed just because you want to.

Professor Oak felt like he'd seen this person somewhere before. Oh right, he'd seen him on TV just a couple of days ago.

"Champion, Ye Luo?"

It seems he's been exposed. As expected, he couldn't hide it from the Pokémon Professor, who has extensive experience as a trainer. He's really good at judging people. Ye Luo had no choice but to confess.

However, Professor Oak became serious and, without giving him a chance to confess, threw out a Poké Ball.

"Let's battle, Charizard!"

"what?"

Professor Oak threw out a Poké Ball, revealing his long-lost trainer's arrogance.

Although he hadn't fought in a long time, he was unexpectedly filled with passion and hadn't acted like a trainer in a long time.

Other scholars also quickly ran to a safe place to avoid being affected.

Professor Oak gave Charizard a look.

Charizard understood its partner's meaning, but was only threatening without actually attacking, letting out a roar to try and intimidate the other.

"roar--!"

Ye Luo didn't pay much attention. Although she found the development a bit absurd, she was also somewhat used to it.

In the wild, 60% of Pokémon battles are caused by trainers glancing at each other.

Every trainer we encountered along the way would start a battle the moment our eyes met; it was like a tacit greeting.

This guy actually ignored Charizard's threats. Perfect, let's show him some strength again after all this time," Professor Oak commanded.

"Charizard, Dragon Claw."

"roar--!"

The Charizard spread its arms, its claws glowing and extending three times their length, and approached Ye Luo with ferocious momentum.

Of course, it was just to scare him. Before confirming the other party's identity, Charizard only planned to swipe through the air at a distance of less than a few centimeters.

bump!

With a whooshing sound as the dragon's claws scraped through the air, a dark figure blocked several of the fire-breathing dragon's claw attacks and landed on Ye Luo's shoulder.

Umbreon's rings shimmered with golden light, poised to launch an attack at the opportune moment.

Ye Luo clapped his hands.

"Alright, alright, that's enough for now."

They called a halt to the farce first, indicating they didn't want to fight.

In a duel between masters, one move is enough.

After one collision, Professor Oak was convinced that it was the champion himself and recalled Charizard.

"What brings Ye Luo to the research institute?"

"Nothing much, I just came to get a starter Pokémon."

"Um?"

Professor Oak was taken aback, wondering what the champion wanted to do with the starter Pokémon.

"These Pokémon are all prepared for newcomers. If you take them, could you please explain why?"

"Um......."

As for Ye Luo's explanation, a system suddenly appeared on his phone, asking him to obtain a Poké Ball for a starter Pokémon. This topic sounded very suspicious.

If Professor Oak cannot be given a convincing explanation, even the champion cannot simply take away a Pokémon and give it to a newcomer.

Those are all obedient and promising Pokémon specially trained to help new trainers get through the difficult initial stage of their journey.

"I've never received a starter Pokémon from the lab, so I wanted to try it out."

"Really...just because of this?"

Professor Oak was a bit confused. Did the champion want to experience the joy of obtaining a starter Pokémon to make up for past regrets? That was the only guess he could make.

But giving it to him wouldn't really be a problem.

Professor Oak sighed at Ye Luo's unreasonable request and thought, "Fine."

"You can experience what it's like to get a starter Pokémon if you want, but most of this year's Pokémon have already been given away."

Press the button on the instrument panel, and a new Poké Ball will rise from below, with a leaf symbol on it.

"There's only this one left, and it's not even properly adjusted yet; there's a slight problem."

While it's said there were no adjustments, it's actually just that it's not quite suitable; the personality isn't really a good fit for new trainers.

Generally, Pokémon that have been relegated to a secondary role are not given to newcomers unless there are special circumstances; instead, they are raised freely in research institutes.

"Whatever, I'll take this one."

Since the champion wanted it, Professor Oak thought he might as well give it to him.

"This Pokémon needs a little adjustment; I hope you can take good care of it."

Ye Luo received the starter Pokémon Poké Ball from the other party, and the Poké Ball opened automatically.

A new leaf cat sat on the instrument table.

"Have you all switched to using Shin-chan as your starting character in the Kanto region?"

Da Mu: "This was sent from somewhere else; it's not used to the local climate here."

Ye Luo reached out to touch it, and Xin Ye Miao sat obediently.

Professor Oak hurriedly offered a reminder.

"Watch out, this is an attack signal."

Even without Professor Oak's prompting, Leaffall had already seen it. Although New Leafy was sitting still, its paws were already outstretched, and its hand had stopped.

"Meow?"

New Leaf Cat hates being touched and was waiting for the other party to come close so it could paw at it, but Ye Luo stopped and hadn't touched it in the first place.

"Come back, Shin-chan."

He put it back into the Poké Ball and then took out Arceus Phone from his backpack to check it.

"Congratulations! You have obtained your first starter Pokémon, Leafeon, a Grass-type Pokémon."

Reward: 200G (Completion).

Alright, it seems the mission is complete.

Professor Oak cleared his throat, and though it was a little strange, he still finished speaking as usual.

"I hope you can take good care of it. Remember that Pokémon are not just for battle, but also partners and family. I hope you can grow together with them on your journey and aim to become the world's number one Pokémon Trainer..."

Professor Oak habitually extends one hand when giving a speech to bid farewell to new trainers.

"I've finished my experience."

Ye Luo put the Poké Ball back into the professor's hand. He didn't really want the Pokémon; he just wanted the quest reward.

He turned and left the research institute.