Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

Do you think Naz's strike is serious?

Of course it's serious!

This could even be described as a major earthquake in the political arena and a major economic upheaval!

The people in charge of this part of the alliance, including the mayor of Golden City, were in a real bind.

Unfortunately, no one could do anything about this old lady.

Back then, some officials in the league wanted to meddle and make Natsume more responsible, but they ended up being turned into a doll...

Therefore, for the league, Naz's skipping work is a serious matter.

But... for Professor Oak, it doesn't really matter.

That's hilarious. He's not even in charge of the relevant department, why would he care about such trivial matters?

Moreover, he is already in a semi-retired state.

If it weren't for Ash's involvement, Professor Oak wouldn't have bothered with it at all.

Because Ash was involved, the League had objections, so Professor Oak took over.

No one objected to this.

Don't worry about whether they have any opinions about it or not.

Anyway, no one has any objections now.

How harmonious!

"..." Xiao Zhi sighed, rubbed his still throbbing temples, and organized his thoughts.

"Gibberish gibberish gibberish...and then we left."

Professor Oak briefly recounted his experiences at the Goldenrod Gym, from being teleported away to his intellectual debate with Sabrina and Sabrina's final announcement.

"That's probably what happened."

Xiao Zhi didn't hold back at all; he told everyone 99% of the situation.

He glossed over some overly personal details, such as the part where he was held and fed...

There's no need to go into that, is there?

It's kind of embarrassing to think about.

Xiao Zhi is quite concerned about saving face.

Anyway, it doesn't really matter whether you talk about these subtle feelings or not.

"..." Professor Oak on the other end of the communication frowned, his expression gradually changing from initial shock to a complex mix of toothache, helplessness, and deep thought.

Although Ash didn't explain things clearly, who is Professor Oak?

Once you've filled in the gaps in your mind, you'll have covered most of the material.

Professor Oak: I've always thought you were a real talent.

Professor Oak: But I didn't expect you to be such a talented guy.

Professor Oak: 6

"Hiss...you little brat..." Professor Oak pretended to inhale sharply, giving off a lot of emotional value.

His fingers tapped the table unconsciously.

"Nazi..."

"She is the cornerstone that safeguards the stability of the economy of Golden City and even the Kanto region!"

"Her precognitive abilities have averted countless potential disasters."

"Whether it's a threat from Pokémon, a natural disaster or an accident... or even a conspiracy by some dark organization."

"The consequences of her letting go will be huge."

Professor Oak briefly explained the situation, and he felt that Ash could also see the problem.

In Professor Oak's opinion, Ash's growth rate has been astonishingly fast since he started his journey.

The future truly looks promising.

As the largest economic center in the Kanto region, the stability of Kumgang City is of paramount importance.

Sabrina's very existence is a powerful deterrent and a safeguard.

With Sabrina here, neither the troublemakers nor the Pokémon have much of a chance.

If Natsume isn't here... there will be a huge information vacuum.

Even if we use an army of superpowered individuals to take over, it won't be that easy.

However, even so, Professor Oak doesn't necessarily think it's all a bad thing.

After all, Naz has mental health issues.

She is a true psychopath.

If the mental health issues can be resolved.

It's important to know that Sabrina's superpowers are currently split in two.

If two consciousnesses are completely unified.

Then Sabrina's power will surely reach a new level.

Conversely, if Naz continues in this schizophrenic state...

If it gets worse someday.

That's it.

After all, Goldenrod City relies heavily on Sabrina's protection right now.

The extent of the damage caused will depend on when Sabrina goes berserk.

Therefore, it would be best to prevent and eliminate it in advance.

...The current troubles can only be described as growing pains.

Professor Oak's tone softened again, and his eyes revealed a hint of understanding and relief:

"However... from Naz's personal perspective, if this is truly her way of resolving her inner conflict... then perhaps it's not necessarily a bad thing."

Professor Oak's gaze drifted into the distance, as if he were remembering something.

"Ash."

"You should know that every generation has its own legends, and every generation has its own 'prodigies' who are the focus of attention in that era."

"If we consider a generation as ten years... Naz is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring figures of that generation."

"Her superpower is a once-in-a-millennium talent."

"But it is precisely because of this overwhelming power that she endures loneliness and bears responsibilities far beyond those of ordinary people."

"She has locked herself in a cage of premonition for far too long..."

"It takes immense courage for her to now break it herself, whether because of your words or because of a thought that had already taken root in her mind."

Professor Oak looked at Ash.

His eyes held a mix of relief, expectation, and confusion... a multitude of inexplicable emotions, like a dial.

"The tide of the times is always moving forward."

"The changes made by the legends of the past may also foreshadow new storms and opportunities to come."

Speaking of this, Professor Oak not only thought of Sabrina, but also of Giovanni.

"You little rascal...you've gotten yourself into something really serious again without even realizing it."

Professor Oak shook his head, a helpless, wry smile on his face.

"In short, things are unlikely to be peaceful here for some time to come."

"Naza's 'letting go' is undoubtedly a signal to some guys lurking in the shadows."

"Please be extra careful from now on."

"Leave the alliance to me... they won't bother you."

Professor Oak doesn't intend to interfere too much.

He won't interfere unless the entire alliance is in grave danger.

He used to have a lot of complaints about the league, but the more he interfered, the worse the situation became.

Ultimately, it all comes down to human nature.

Human nature is difficult to measure.

People's hearts are hidden behind their skin; their thoughts differ slightly from one another.

So as long as the general direction is right, that's fine.

After all, even under the guise of righteousness, selfishness still exists.

The greater good and personal interests are not entirely in conflict.

Selfish desires within the bounds of righteousness are acceptable.

Since that's the case, why not let people's hearts adjust to each other... keep those who adapt, and eliminate those who don't.

The world will always provide its own answer.

Life always finds a way out.

Dr. Oak felt that he only needed to manage the overall macro-level situation, and that as long as it was developing in a positive direction, he could accept it.

Yukinari Ohki has lost the radicalism he had in his youth.

He chose to retire at the peak of his career.

Professor Oak is very calm now.

In the end, youth is gone, and I've grown old.

Professor Oak had actually considered whether he should pursue eternal youth and immortality...

This world can indeed do such a thing, it's just quite difficult.

However, his final conclusion was that if he lived too long, he would most likely become the alliance's biggest enemy.

Stubborn old ideas are the biggest obstacle to progress.

Young people are not capable of causing much damage.

Each generation has its own mission.

Everyone should do their part.

He has accomplished his mission.

The rest can be left to future generations.

Professor Oak thought of the students he had trained, each of whom had become pillars of their respective industries.

Dr. Kumoki, who specializes in "reproduction problems", Dr. Shuri, who specializes in "unknown totems", and so on.

After the communication was disconnected.

Ash held the Pokédex, speechless for a long time.

Outside the window, the neon lights of Golden City still flickered.

But beneath that sky, something seemed to have quietly changed.

Ash noticed a sentence Professor Oak mentioned earlier: "[Whether it's a threat from Pokémon, a natural disaster or an accident... or even a conspiracy by some dark organization.]"

Simply put... there are problematic groups in both the human and Pokémon communities.

Ash touched the Poké Ball at his waist, feeling the warm energy emanating from his friends inside.

Pikachu jumped onto his shoulder, letting out a firm "Pika!" in support.

Meanwhile, Misdreavus floated to the side, still harboring great "hostility" towards Sabrina, but now it was even closer to Ash, as if asserting its dominance.