Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 35 is very fresh and very delicious.

Upon hearing himself called the Dodo bird again, A-Du turned his attention away from the bean sprout, utterly bewildered as to why he was associated with birds.

If we really have to say, it should be a dragon, right? Dodo Dragon... Ptoto Dragon, but it seems even less impressive than the Dodo Bird...

He shook his head, pulling himself out of his thoughts, and stopped worrying about the form of address. He then looked at the boy in front of him holding the strange bean sprouts and asked, "Are you Mingyou, the one who called the police a couple of days ago?"

"That's right."

Mingyou nodded in agreement, her shock gradually subsiding as she guessed the other party's purpose in coming here.

After confirming his identity, A-Lv looked him over briefly, then smiled with a hint of surprise: "I really didn't expect that you could not only defeat an elite team of Team Rocket, but also rescue all the Pokémon and escape unscathed."

"Thanks to Latias, I didn't have to do much..."

Being too modest is not good.

Lance knew that Latias had been captured, and that Cliff had brought two Shadow Pokémon with him, so even having him come over might be a bit tricky.

Just a few days ago, he was worried that some organization had intercepted the team, but he didn't expect to receive news in the evening that Team Rocket had been wiped out by a passing resident of Kitakami Township. It was outrageous, and this was a setting that even science fiction stories probably wouldn't dare to use easily.

Only after confirming multiple times did they finally believe it.

However, since he still had to deal with the follow-up matters and was curious about Mingyou, he said that this matter should not be publicized to avoid attracting attention, and that he would handle it personally after he finished his work.

So, getting back to the main topic, A-Du formally stated his purpose. As for his identity, there was no need for self-introduction, as he believed that no one would be unfamiliar with him.

"Thank you for your help these past few days. What about the Pokémon you rescued?"

"They're all asleep..."

Mingyou described the state of these Pokémon, saying it was really a headache. Other people's children are so hard to take care of; it's a good thing he has the patience.

After listening, Lance nodded and explained, "Because those selected by Team Rocket are all trainers who have a deep affection for their trainers, and who have cultivated that affection in a very short time..."

"Is it to modify Shadow Pokémon?"

"It seems you already know. That's pretty much it. The more emotions a Pokémon has, the stronger it becomes after it suppresses its emotions. However, I can't go into the specifics with you."

"fine."

Mingyou also knew that she was just an ordinary citizen and there was no benefit in getting involved in this matter. The other party also did not want to cause any further trouble.

A-Du sighed softly. Fortunately, this matter is not too serious for the time being. According to the information given by the mole, Team Rocket headquarters is not very concerned about the Shadow Pokémon issue. Only the GO branch is involved.

As for the Rocket Force headquarters being rumored to be secretly involved in telecom fraud, this news has not yet been fully confirmed, but their main business is still Pokémon trading.

But putting that aside for now, A-Du continued, "Those two Shadow Pokémon are with you too, right?"

"That's right, although it has been purified, it hasn't woken up yet."

"Oh?"

Adu was somewhat surprised. Both Dark Pokémon and Shadow Pokémon require special equipment to purify, and the process is quite complicated. Therefore, he was worried that the other party might be treating them haphazardly.

"Hmm...take me to see it."

"No problem, it's over there."

Mingyou led Adu into the orchard, where Torterra and Electivire were sleeping.

A-Du stepped forward, took a look, pondered for a moment, and said, "They have indeed been purified, but it's not that they haven't woken up, it's that they don't want to wake up."

"What do you mean?"

"The principle behind Shadow Pokémon and Dark Pokémon is the same. Their inner emotions are only sealed off, not disappeared. So they know everything they experienced during this time, including the pain they endured. This leads to severe psychological trauma. Now that they have finally stopped feeling the pain after purification, they naturally do not want to wake up and continue to face the pain."

A-Du's knowledge naturally differed from Naruto's, and it was he who led the team to handle the Shadow and Dark Lugia incidents in the Ore region.

When the Dark Pokémon were cleaned up afterward, it was found that 73.3% of the Dark Pokémon were unable to return to normal life after the cleansing. Due to severe PTSD, they had to be sent to large ecological parks for care.

"It's that serious..."

This was the first time Mingyou had seen such detailed data. So what should they do with the Torterra and Electivire? Should they also be sent to the ecological park?

Filled with curiosity, he quickly asked, "Dodo... no, Mr. Dodo, how many of the Pokémon that were sent to the ecological park have recovered?"

"Close to half..."

"That's acceptable..."

"But a third of them died."

"..."

Hearing A-Du spout these cold, hard statistics, Naruto fell silent. After careful consideration, he made his decision and asked, "These two Pokémon probably don't have any trainers, right?"

"There was no missing report, so the Rockets must have caught it directly in the wild."

"In that case, let's leave them on the manor; I'll take care of them!"

"Um?"

A-Du looked over in surprise, and Ming-Yu continued earnestly, "My grandfather is a ranger who often rescues wild Pokémon. Most of the Pokémon in this manor were taken in and cared for by him, and now I want to do the same thing as him!"

"..."

A-Du didn't respond immediately. Her expression turned serious as she stared at him, finally crossing her arms and smiling as she said, "Alright then! You have excellent eyesight. I believe you can take good care of them!"

"Thank you!"

"We should be the ones saying thank you."

A-Du continued smiling. Through their brief conversation and observation, he still admired Naruto. He then said, "Now take me to see the Pokémon that were rescued."

"no problem."

Mingyou led Adu back to the living room. As they passed the doorway, Adu noticed the wooden box containing the bean sprouts again and became curious, asking, "Are these really bean sprouts? They look a bit like them, but they're way too big."

"It can grow even bigger! I nurtured these with my Pokémon, and they're different from ordinary bean sprouts. They taste amazing! Want to try some?"

Since the other party is interested, Mingyou naturally wants to recommend them; who knows, they might even become a customer.

"Hmm? Can I eat it right away?"

"sure."

Mingyou picked a trumpet-shaped bean sprout and handed it directly to Adu. The bean sprout was very clean and could be eaten without any washing.

A-Du reached out and took it. After examining it carefully, filled with curiosity, he took a bite... The next second, his eyes widened in shock.

The crisp texture of the bean sprouts spread instantly, and the unique aroma of bean sprouts lingered in his mouth for a moment, as if taking him back to his childhood, to his home in Yanmo City, where he was having dinner with his family.

His cousin, Xiaochun, threw all the bean sprouts he didn't like into his bowl. Reluctantly, but wanting to set a good example, he ended up eating all the bean sprouts he also disliked. The moment he choked on them, causing his family to panic…

Although it was an embarrassing incident, it was also heartwarming.

If only the bean sprouts I ate back then were the same as the ones I eat now, it probably wouldn't have taken so long for me to get used to eating bean sprouts...

Adu ate the bean sprouts raw. The crisp texture and taste made him even doubt whether he was actually eating bean sprouts.

Seeing his expression, Mingyou asked curiously, "Mr. Adu, how does it taste?"

"Very fresh, very delicious!"

A-Du smiled and gave a thumbs up, the only comment he could give, and continued, "It doesn't feel like eating bean sprouts at all."

"Haha, it should actually be called trumpet bean sprouts, a special variety cultivated from bean sprouts."

"Oh? I've never heard of that name before. Would it be convenient for you to sell me some? My cousin hates bean sprouts now, so I'd like to buy some for her."

A-Du became completely interested.

"Of course, no problem! Buy it! You can buy anything!"

Mingyou responded with a smile.

And that's how business came about...

(End of this chapter)