Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

"Moreover, you requested that the machine rest for 1 hour after 2 hours of testing, but the number of samples is still increasing and we can't keep up with the testing."

"Most of them are now stored in cold storage. Why don't you ask Devon to send more sequencers?"

"Anyone with normal comprehension can complete the sequencing work; this kind of repetitive task can be directly handed over to them."

"Let's completely liberate our minds and do that creative research!"

The imposing words caught Natsuno's attention, and the guy's eyes lit up as he gave Fuji a thumbs up.

Since the Rockets are always doing bad things outside, why not just bring over a few hundred machines?

Let them work in three shifts to fully engage in gene sequencing work, instead of going out and causing trouble.

Moreover, they're spending their energy collecting genetic data for themselves, which benefits them at the expense of the Rockets.

A brilliant plan that kills two birds with one stone! I just don't know if we can fit so many machines in there.

Seeing the changing expressions on Natsuno's face, Fuji seemed to know what he was worried about.

"This method was proposed by Sakaki. I estimate that it will be about right after we arrange another ten machines."

Xia Ye looked regretful: "How come there are only ten? People will think we can't afford to do this."

"Alright, ten units it is. Write it down and have Devon speed up production and assembly."

Natsuno beckoned to the silent Apollo beside him: "Go to the warehouse and find a small fossil."

"We need bones, and we need hair too. I'm sure you've prepared them. If you don't have them, send someone to find them."

Apollo nodded and left, while Natsuno waved to Fuji to enter the research lab together.

The two found the materials and mixed a bottle of fossil dissolving agent according to the recipe sent by Xia Bo.

Fuji already knew about the effects of this reagent and was eager to try it out.

Just then, Apollo walked in carrying two fossils.

Place the two fossils separately and pour in the solvent.

Five minutes later, the dissolution was complete, and the two began to filter the resulting muddy-colored liquid.

You obtained some broken bones and some hair whose original form was unknown.

They stopped the person in charge of a sequencer, who was about to complete the sequencing.

A few minutes later, the sequencing was completed, and the entered data was saved and recorded.

The two placed the dissolved sample into the sample chamber and started the sequencer.

Under Natsuno and Fuji's anxious gazes, a notification suddenly popped up on the computer in front of them, startling Natsuno.

[The sample in sample cell #1 was found to have no complete gene chain and contained a large number of broken gene fragments.]

[Analysis of the cause: Natural degradation and breakage of genes after inactivation]

Should all gene fragment data be entered? All fragments in the sample well will be considered to have the same biological origin and will be included in the database.

[Due to the large number of gene fragments, it will take more time. Please restore the complete gene chain yourself.]

Looking at the yes and no options on the screen, Natsuno and Fuji exchanged bewildered glances.

Natsuno raised an eyebrow and decisively clicked "No".

The sample compartment popped out automatically, and Natsuno and Fuji poured out the two samples, signaling the Rockets to continue the testing.

Fuji was puzzled and pulled Natsuno aside.

"Why not test them? Even though they are just fragments, they can be pieced together to form a complete gene chain."

Xia Ye shook his head frantically: "Remember how many base pairs are in the human genome? 30 billion."

"The number of genes in Pokémon is uncertain, but I estimate that the order of magnitude should be the same as that in humans."

“A complete gene chain has at least a billion base pairs, and we don’t know how many segments it may break.”

"How many scenarios could there be? There are countless possibilities. I'm afraid I'll crash the computer while recording."

Natural fractures likely mean that the number of fragments is at least in the millions, and hundreds of millions are also within the normal range.

Based on 1 billion base pairs, each of the 100 million segments would have an average of 10 base pairs.

It's impossible to finish piecing it together; there's simply no way to finish it, and with so many pieces, it's impossible to know which part connects to which part.

The thought of this situation sends chills down my spine.

Natsuno noticed that several Team Rocket members in the lab suddenly gave him and Fuji respectful looks.

He didn't pay any attention and continued explaining to Fuji.

"Moreover, we don't know how to piece together these massive amounts of fragments to restore them into a complete chain."

"The Pokémon we are testing does not have complete genetic data that can be entered."

At this point, Natsuno whispered something to Fuji.

"It would be much simpler to just find the dream and extract its genes than to restore hundreds of millions of gene fragments."

After speaking, Natsuno looked at Dr. Fuji with admiration.

You never know until you try it, and what you find is truly astonishing.

It is almost impossible to extract complete genes from fossils; one can only piece together gene fragments by oneself.

In the Mewtwo movie, it was Dr. Fuji who led Team Rocket researchers to complete the Mewtwo Project.

Although he didn't know exactly how she did it, Natsuno could only admire her.

Dr. Fuji was taken aback by Natsuno's sudden look and didn't know what Natsuno meant.

Fuji glanced down at the hair sample that had been poured out, then ignored Natsuno's strange look.

"But we still need to extract the genes from that fossil."

"Even if it's just a fragment, we need to piece it back into the complete chain before we can make changes and create what we want."

Xia Ye gently patted his forehead, feeling quite troubled: "Indeed, we need to think of a solution."

"If we're going to go all out, we need to have a general direction. We need to first establish a database with a large number of complete Pokémon genes."

"Through repeated comparisons, we confirmed the segments corresponding to the characteristics, the segments corresponding to various moves, and so on."

"It serves as a rough reference for reconstruction, and it also requires a lot of computing power, so it saves time."

Fuji nodded: "Then let's talk to Sakaki first."

As soon as he finished speaking, Natsuno and Fuji simultaneously heard someone behind them begin to speak.

"Hmm, I think I understand."

What will we get from Pokémon cell culture in Chapter 78?

When you're focused on something, anyone would be startled if someone suddenly spoke up behind you.

Turning around and seeing it was Sakaki, Natsuno patted his chest and spoke in an annoyed tone.

"Hey boss, why didn't you hear any footsteps when you came in? How long have you been listening? Did you hear the whole thing?"

Sakaki didn't answer, but simply nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Seeing this, Natsuno didn't say anything more, and the research room fell silent, with only the low sound of the machines running.

Two minutes later, as if he had made a decision, Sakaki looked at Natsuno again.

"We'll work in both directions. You'll be responsible for splicing and restoring the genes, and the base's computers will continue to increase their computing power for your use."

"Actually, my people have been searching for traces of the Dream, and that fossil is actually a backup plan."

"It's just that the search mission has been going on for quite some time without any results, so the backup plan has become the main plan."

"In fact, we haven't received any news from Dream for quite some time now; it's as if it has briefly disappeared."

Natsuno nodded repeatedly, not surprised by this.

If Giovanni dared to create Pokémon, it's not surprising that he wants to catch legendary or mythical Pokémon.

Natsuno rubbed his hands together, giving Sakaki a fawning look.

"In that case, boss, hurry up and let us extract the genes from that fossil. The sooner we extract them, the sooner we can repair it."

Sakaki shook his head again, refusing Natsuno's request.

"The conditions are not yet ripe; you should first improve the gene pool."

"Natsuno, please send more sequencers to the underground base. I will have Masatori arrange the manpower for sequencing."

Natsuno rolled her eyes and looked at Sakaki with a deliberately teasing expression.

"This is so boring, boss. With you making excuses like this, I seriously doubt you actually have any fossils."

Unfortunately, Sakaki ignored Natsuno's words and turned to leave.

Feeling awkward, Natsuno waved to Fuji: "You watch over here, I'm going to Devon's place again."

Stepping outside, I looked around and saw Apollo and Sakaki talking in a corner.

Natsuno stood there for a while, and after they finished speaking, he waved vigorously at Apollo.

"Apollo, take me to Devon!"

The latter nodded and walked toward the garage, with Natsuno following behind.

After a long time, they arrived at the Devon headquarters again.

Apollo didn't say he went up with them this time either, only that he was waiting for Natsuno in the parking lot.

Natsuno looked up at the building in front of him and couldn't help but sigh.

Is it right to go to the Devon Building once a day?

Researchers aren't like that!

Turning her gaze back to what was in front of her, she realized that some people around her had already recognized her.

Natsuno walked quickly inside, passing the receptionist and tossing out, "I'm going to Daigo's office. Tell him to find me there!"

Amidst the admiring gazes of the receptionists, I boarded the private elevator and went straight to Daigo's office floor.