Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Upon hearing this, Zheng Hui gave Xiao Xia a satisfied look.

I've decided to give her some dirty money when the time comes.

Step Two: Describe a grand vision and inspire resonance!

Do you know what we researchers do for?

Before the three could answer, he began to speak to himself.

"We researchers work day and night, dedicating ourselves to this cause, all for the sake of the rise of the Kanto region!"

Xiao Zhi's body trembled.

This...this!

That's so well said!

"Look at other areas!"

"Kalos has Mega Evolution, his life breaks through and sublimates in an instant!"

"Galarians can Dynamax, their size and strength overwhelming everything!"

"Alola has unique Z-Moves and the newly discovered Tecrystal in the Padilla region, each with its own characteristics, resulting in a diverse and vibrant power system!"

"And what about our Kanto region?"

There's nothing there!

His tone was one of deep sorrow and indignation.

"We have a long history and profound heritage. We are one of the birthplaces of the Pokémon League. Are we just going to stay behind like this?"

"No! We must have our own unique system of power that can lead the times!"

Step 3: Making empty promises!

"Fusion!"

"A deeper and closer connection between humans and Pokémon, breaking down species barriers and sharing perceptions—that's my answer!"

"We want to prove to the world that our Kanto trainers and researchers are no less capable than anyone else!"

Zheng Hui stared intently at Xiao Zhi.

"Satoshi! Kanto... needs you!"

53. Official history that is even more unofficial than unofficial history!

Zheng Hui thought that once he said this, Xiao Zhi would immediately bow down and worship him.

But Ash scratched his head, a puzzled look on his face.

“What you said makes a lot of sense, but…”

Thinking back to how it felt before, Xiao Zhi spoke frankly.

"...After you merged with it, didn't you become stronger? Didn't you actually become weaker?"

When it comes to strength, Xiao Zhi is the authority!

If it's weak, then it's weak!

Upon hearing Xiaozhi's words, Xiaoxia's eyes lit up immediately.

She can understand this!

"That's true!"

She immediately leaned closer and began to analyze each point carefully, counting on her fingers.

"In battle, Pokémon need to move, take hits, and use moves."

"When trainers are integrated, they mainly provide tactical thinking and command experience, but they also share the physical burden, energy consumption, and risk of injury."

"Even disregarding the side effects of your mental confusion just now, let's look at it from the perspective of combat efficiency alone."

"When a trainer commands a Pokémon at full power to fight against themselves, in most cases, the former is stronger, more agile, and safer, right?"

The trainer just needs to give instructions from behind.

If they were to actually compete, they would mostly be inferior to Pokémon.

Even if the most skilled trainer from the Kanto region were to participate, they would basically still drag the Pokémon down.

Unless there is a trainer with physical abilities as strong as Ash.

But then again...

If you could be like Ash, wouldn't it be even better to go into battle yourself?

Why go through the trouble of integration? It might just hinder your progress.

"Uh……"

Zheng Hui's high spirits instantly vanished.

He opened his mouth, but was momentarily speechless.

Xiaoxia's words really hit the nail on the head.

That was certainly not his original intention in inventing this technology.

That impassioned speech just now was somewhat intended to entice a hot-blooded young man like Ash to "get carried away".

It doesn't stand up to such practical scrutiny.

"And also."

Seeing that he did not refute her, Xiaoxia pressed her advantage, her tone becoming even more assertive.

"Putting aside the various drawbacks, you know that trainers themselves can't participate in battles right now, right?"

"If we use this in an official game, will the league rules allow it?"

"this....."

When a Pokémon and a human fuse, is the human considered the fusion partner or the Pokémon? This is an ethical question.

"See? So in the end, your skills are completely useless."

"rational."

"Pikachu".

Ash and Pikachu on his shoulder nodded simultaneously, their movements perfectly synchronized.

Then everyone turned their gaze to Zhenghui.

Looking at it this way...

What you've made is truly useless!

They even tried to trick him, Xiaozhi, into doing research!

They have absolutely no conscience!

“I think Mr. Zheng Hui’s true intention in developing this technology... is probably not what he just said.”

Xiao Gang crossed his arms, his eyes blazing.

He didn't believe that researchers known for their rigor would overlook these obvious drawbacks and rule restrictions.

There must be something fishy about this!

"Okay... fine, I admit it, it's not true."

Zheng Hui scratched his hair, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

"Actually, I... just dream that one day, Pokémon and humans can truly understand each other..."

Ash and Pikachu were once again filled with awe.

Such a grand dream!

"Even now, you still won't tell the truth?"

Xiao Gang remained expressionless.

"What?! It's not the truth again?" "Pikachu?!"

"How could you...?"

"Ahem, actually, my initial idea wasn't that grand..."

Zhenghui sighed, as if he had given up the struggle.

"I just want to understand what my Pokémon is thinking."

"Ok?"

Xiao Gang hummed out a questioning nasal sound.

"Okay, I'll confess, actually it's the anniversary of when I met Pipi that's coming up soon."

Zheng Hui answered honestly.

"Teacher Gang, is he telling the truth this time?"

Ash and Pikachu both turned their gazes toward Brock.

"I don't know," Xiao Gang said without changing his expression. "I was just trying to trick him."

Zheng Hui: "..."

Are young people these days so lacking in martial ethics?

How could someone so young have the nerve to lie to a researcher like him!

"But what does that have to do with your development of fusion technology?"

Xiaoxia blinked, still puzzled.

Anniversary celebrations and becoming a Pokémon... isn't that a huge leap?

“It’s an anniversary, so you always have to give a gift,” Zheng Hui rubbed his nose, a little embarrassed. “I just wanted to see what kind of gift it wanted from its not-so-bright head.”