Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

"This is a process in which society itself and the local ecosystem need to work together and find a new balance."

"...When the sludge was processing industrial waste in Black Cloud City, we predicted that they would starve to death after the waste was processed, so we began to coordinate with various cities to transport the waste there."

"But this approach undoubtedly violates the laws of nature, forcibly reversing the ecosystem to protect specific species..."

"It can only be done when the scale is small."

“Once the quantity increases, there will always be areas where it cannot be done.”

"In conclusion, human strength has its limits."

"So let us respect nature."

The communication ended there.

Everyone who initially formed the alliance was full of enthusiasm.

However, good intentions do not always lead to good results.

It was after discovering this situation that Daiki felt he shouldn't live any longer.

His logic is impeccable...it can even be interpreted as the most correct approach.

However, Ash's deep-seated concern and compassion for each individual Pokémon, a feeling that belongs to trainers, could not be quelled by this.

He collapsed onto the bed, staring at the ceiling.

Pikachu approached worriedly and touched his cheek with its little nose.

"Partner..." Ash murmured.

"Is there really no way to... have the best of both worlds?"

The question clearly came to mind:

①Most Pokémon and humans need and crave a clean environment.

② These are trash-type Pokémon, yet their survival depends on a polluted environment.

① and ② are completely contradictory.

How can this deadlock be untied?

Create a "specific contaminated zone" that can meet the survival needs of trash Pokémon without polluting the living space of humans and other Pokémon?

It sounds feasible, but where can one find such a piece of land that is [permitted to contaminate]?

How can we ensure that the pollution does not spread?

How do you transport such a large amount of garbage here?

This requires unimaginable technology.

Or, like with the stinging jellyfish colonies before, communicate with them and establish some kind of symbiotic order?

But when Ash thought about the intelligence of Muk and Grimer, which was far lower than that of Tentacruel, and the chaotic instincts of Dust Mt. and Slug, he felt powerless.

Where does communication begin?

Only those with normal thinking abilities can communicate!

"Everyone... wants a home of their own..."

Xiao Zhi rolled over, buried his face in the pillow, and spoke in a muffled voice.

Pikachu lay quietly beside his pillow, its tail drooping listlessly.

Even the usually lively and active Misdreavus sensed Ash's low spirits and simply floated quietly beside him.

In the box on the table next to Ash, Ho-Oh's feathers emitted a faint glow once more.

The so-called Rainbow Warrior's Trial is this choice regarding true [love].

...but...this kind of problem can really drive people crazy.

The night outside the window in Black Cloud City was not peaceful; faint sounds of commotion could be heard from afar from time to time.

For the first time, Xiao Zhi realized so profoundly that reality presents too many heavy, complex, and seemingly unsolvable problems.

The clash between ideals and reality, the conflict between environmental protection and survival, the debts of history and the expectations for the future...

Xiao Zhi closed his eyes, but he was wide awake.

That question still lingered in my mind, and I couldn't find a way out.

Where exactly is the path to achieving the best of both worlds?

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And in the distant forest.

The two spectators could also sense Ash's emotions.

Phoenix's feathers act like a signal amplifier.

Other Pokémon might be hard to detect, but under Ho-Oh's cloak, it is definitely perceptible.

"I still think it's too cruel to make people think about these kinds of questions..." Emperor Yan collapsed to the ground, exhausted.

He's been working himself to the bone trying to cover everything.

In particular, they also had to consider Masado's assessment and could not appear openly.

Fortunately, He is really powerful, and He usually won't be discovered when He is deliberately hiding.

But the fact that it could exhaust Him shows just how intense the workload was.

Suijun looked north: "I feel the same way..."

This time, perhaps we'll need someone to step in.

In the mountains located north of Nibi City and Tsukimi-yama.

There is a giant tree made of crystal rock layers—the Tree of the Beginning of the World.

And coexisting with this tree is Mew, the progenitor of all Pokémon, the determiner of life, and the embodiment of nature.

Most Pokémon would not have been created without Mew's permission.

This is not a question of whether they are strong or weak.

This is a permission requirement.

This is the status of the progenitor of life.

However, most of the "gods" in the Pokémon world are quite Zen.

Generally speaking, unless the situation is too outrageous, they don't care.

such as:

Palkia, the Spatial God, has never been seen stopping Pokémon from using spatial moves.

Teleportation is something almost every psychic uses.

Powerful Pokémon almost all possess the ability to create space using secret powers.

Sometimes there are even "gods" who are happy to see it happen.

such as:

The birth of Mewtwo.

As a replica obtained from the Dream Gene Research Institute... how could Dream not know?

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The author says the following

(The gummy bears in the encyclopedia are ridiculously poisonous... After crawling on them, nothing grows for three years, a single drop of their bodily fluid pollutes the pond water, and their toxin crystals fall off very easily, causing poisoning upon contact... This does fit the stereotype of chemical toxins... The most outrageous thing is that the tracks they leave behind will produce new gummy bears, and the toxins in their bodies will react with each other to produce new toxins.)

Chapter 161 Xiaozhi's Insights: Constant Motion and Homeostasis

The city of Black Cloud was still shrouded in a layer of gray fog in the early morning.

The distinctive odor in the air, a mixture of chemicals and decaying organic matter, did not dissipate in the slightest as the night passed.

Even though a lot of the smelly mud, stinky sludge, and tattered bags in the city have been dealt with, this ubiquitous odor is impossible to eliminate.

Fortunately, after these Pokémon ate a lot of garbage in the city, their tempers improved a lot, and they didn't become as aggressive as before.

The environment is not something that can be changed in a short period of time, unless some powerful Pokémon directly alters the surrounding ecosystem.

For example, when Ho-Oh flies through the sky, it directly purifies the surrounding air.

Right now, only a few places in the whole city still have relatively clean air.

The Pokémon Center barely manages to maintain a secluded haven thanks to its powerful air filtration system.

After all, Pokémon Centers are medical facilities, so they have certain environmental requirements.

If the air is full of unknown components, how can medical treatment be carried out?

The Pokémon Center cafeteria is brightly lit.

The air was filled with the warm aroma of heated food.

But unlike usual, there was less of the noise and energy that trainers often experience on their journeys; instead, there was more silent eating and hushed conversation.

Well, Black Cloud City is a relatively remote place, and there are very few trainers passing through here.

People usually choose the other route.

For example, you can go east from Vermilion City and then south to reach Fuchsia City.

It's actually quite a long distance from Rainbow City westward and then southward to Fuchsia City.

The three of them were thinking of returning the bicycle to Ms. Rika.

In addition, finding comfort in such a beautiful woman as Miss Rika was clearly a higher priority than seeking out a rough man like Ma Zhishi.

...Although this reason is a bit far-fetched, beautiful young ladies are indeed more popular than rough men, aren't they?

That's just how unfair it is.

Therefore, the three of them did not choose to travel from Goldenrod City to Vermilion City, but instead returned to Celadon City from Goldenrod City.

Many of the people eating around us had obvious signs of fatigue on their faces.

Maintaining order in this city is a mentally exhausting task...they're all troublesome [dung monsters], and their demands are complicated.

The trash-type Pokémon is actually very strong.

There's a reason why so few people manage to subdue it.

This is really difficult.

Xiaozhi, Xiaogang, and Xiaoxia sat in a relatively quiet corner of the cafeteria.

A simple breakfast—bread, tree nuts, and hot soup—was laid out on the table.

However, all three seemed to have their appetites affected by the external environment and their inner thoughts, and appeared somewhat uninterested.

Xiao Zhi unconsciously stirred the soup in the bowl with a spoon.

He then recounted to his two companions yesterday's encounter in the sewers, his conversation with Riyu, Officer Jenny's explanation, and Professor Oak's analysis.

This isn't a secret.

It would be better if everyone thought about it together.

"...So, that's about it."

After Xiao Zhi finished speaking, he let out a long breath.

"The alliance's strategy is to let them decrease naturally as the environment improves, and the doctor also said that this is... part of the ecological balance."

From the alliance's perspective, this is the best solution.

Xiao Gang remained silent.

His breakfast was almost untouched.

Xiao Gang's usually calm and reliable face now showed a slight frown.