Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

...In short, these are all situations that give you a headache.

And Sakaki—in Lt. Surge's view, was the one who deserved to be crowned league champion and stabilize the Kanto League.

As for why Ma Xueshi didn't do it himself?

Of course, it's because they can't beat the monster-like Four Heavenly Kings.

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Chapter 55 Dr. Masaki and Dr. Sakuragi

Sun rise.

The terrain here is relatively high.

The outline of Kuye City gradually becomes clear on the horizon, with steel and neon lights outlining the rugged lines of the port city.

Goodbye, Doctor!

"We will come to visit again next time."

"Maybe we can even bring back something of research value."

Ash and his friends said goodbye to Professor Bill, who was standing at the entrance of the lighthouse, and walked along the coastal road.

Pikachu perched on Ash's shoulder and looked back at the white lighthouse.

It still clutched the special energy cube that Gardevoir had secretly given it in its tiny paws—a kind of closure... oh no, a friend's gift.

[Gardevoir: As my friend, I presume you don't have that kind of memory, right?]

[Pikachu: ...You're right...Pikachu...]

Uh.

This Gardevoir is actually somewhat concerned about its image.

Gardevoir doesn't care how humans perceive it.

However, one's image in the eyes of Pokémon must not be diminished.

At the entrance to the lighthouse.

Dr. Zhenghui watched the three figures disappear around the corner of the road.

He turned and went back into the cold, empty hall.

The patterns and engravings on those ancient stone slabs seemed to roar silently under the glow of the blue conduit light.

There are many mysteries in this world.

And now he only knows a little bit.

—I want more knowledge.

—To unravel more mysteries.

His dream was to know all the secrets of the world.

Dr. Zheng Hui had just sat down at the control panel.

Just as he was about to turn back to continue analyzing the precious seawater sample, a communication request silently lit up on the control panel.

He answered the call casually.

The screen instantly displayed a busy and modern research institute, and a middle-aged man in a neat research coat with a gentle and calm demeanor—Professor Sakuragi from Konoha City.

The two lived close by and were old friends.

"Senior Masaki." Dr. Sakuragi pushed up his glasses, his tone filled with the respect of a junior to a senior.

"The energy fluctuation monitoring center was on red all night last night."

"You're making quite a commotion here."

"The monitoring network shows that there was an extremely strong unknown energy reaction on your end last night, with the peak even briefly interfering with the public energy monitoring in Kureha City... Is it 'that'?"

Dr. Sakuragi's gaze swept over the data stream on the screen behind Masahiro, which was not completely shut down, and the frozen, blurry silhouette of the giant beast in the distance. The answer seemed self-evident.

Although he was very anxious, he waited all night before sending the communication request.

...These are things he was in charge of, and now he can't keep them under control.

"Ah, Sakuragi." Masahiro's face showed a mixture of exhaustion and excitement.

He rubbed his bloodshot eyes, but his voice was filled with satisfaction.

Dr. Zheng Hui smiled slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the keyboard as he sent over a package of non-core observational data about the giant Dragonite from the previous night.

I always need to give my friends some materials that can pass the censorship.

"Just a little bit of academic exchange."

“An ancient being answered my call.”

“That’s right, he is one of the ‘Messengers of the Sea’.”

"A successful contact."

"A groundbreaking dialogue!"

He briefly described what happened last night, his tone filled with the fervor unique to researchers.

Not all the research data has been compiled yet.

After it's all organized, I'll make a copy and send it to the other PhD students.

However, he doesn't mind sharing now.

It's different from competing with other industries.

In the academic profession of Pokémon professor, data and information can be copied without any loss.

It would be even better if our colleagues could make a breakthrough in research.

Professor Sakuragi listened intently, his eyes widening behind his glasses, especially when he heard the giant Dragonite's description of something "neither alive nor dead," at which point he fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

He looked at the outline analysis and energy readings of the behemoth on the screen, and even through the screen, he could feel the shock.

Professor Sakuragi took a deep breath: "This is the 'Sea King' level being that the teacher mentioned before?"

"You can actually talk to it..."

"Unbelievable...to communicate directly with that kind of being..."

"Speaking of which, one of those three young people who just left seems to possess Professor Oak's Pokédex?"

The teacher he mentioned was Professor Oak.

As Professor Oak's student, Professor Sakuragi naturally has the authority to view the Pokédex entries.

The system logs showing that Xiaozhi and his two companions had just left the lighthouse's range caught his attention.

"Good eye, Sakuragi." Dr. Masaki smiled and leaned against the control panel.

"That boy named Xiaozhi is very interesting."

“His courage, temperament, and the Pikachu beside him... well, quite special, are all extraordinary.”

"Professor Oak may have really found an extraordinary prospect this time."

He recalled Ash's composure when facing the giant beast, and Pikachu's incredibly intelligent reaction.

"Oh?" Dr. Sakuragi showed interest. "To receive such praise from you, Masaki-senpai, this person must be quite extraordinary."

He nodded slightly, his tone calm yet carrying a subtle comparative undertone: "Teachers always have a very accurate eye for people."

"However, we will also have a few new trainers in our Vermilion City this year."

"They shouldn't be too far apart... I'm really looking forward to their competition."

Professor Sakuragi said this, but in reality, he just randomly selected the rookie trainers for this year.

There's nothing he can do; he really doesn't have time.

The Sakuragi Research Institute has only just been established, and he has a ton of things to do.

Upon hearing this, Dr. Zheng Hui laughed heartily: "It's a good thing for young people to have more interactions!"

He turned his gaze back to the direction where Dragonite had disappeared on the screen, and said meaningfully, "After all, the secrets and challenges hidden in this world are far more numerous than we imagine, and it requires more outstanding young people to face them."

"Then let's wait and see." Dr. Sakuragi smiled and ended the call. "I look forward to their performance in Konoha City."

"Gardedoll said that child is very strong, far exceeding the level of a rookie trainer." Zheng Hui said this with some emotion: "Especially that Pikachu, I don't know how Professor Oak bred it."

On the other side of the screen.

Dr. Sakuragi was silent for a moment, then revealed a knowing smile: "I'm getting more and more excited to meet this newcomer."

"I'll be in Konoha City." Professor Sakuragi pushed up his glasses, a glint of light flashing on the lenses. "I'll be watching closely to see just how brilliant the person the teacher has chosen can be."

"I hope the children here won't be too badly affected."

The communication screen went dark.

Dr. Zhenghui looked out the window at the sea and sky merging into one, the clouds thickening, indicating that a storm might be brewing in the direction of Kuye City.

He muttered to himself, as if he foresaw something: "A storm is coming... Kid, don't get soaked."

As a Pokémon professor, Bill certainly knows about Team Rocket.

It can only be said that everyone has their own ideas, and he certainly doesn't want to get involved.

Because this is not simply a matter of good and evil, right and wrong.

The Pokémon League is a rather loosely organized group.

Even Zheng Hui felt that the entire organization needed a strong core to unify it.

But it's hard to say who will actually do this.

The Elite Four and Giovanni, or other Gym Leaders, or Professor Oak making a comeback... who is the most suitable?

do not know.

So I'll stay out of it.

The research institute is located in the field, so we can conduct our own experiments.

Chapter 56 Maslow's Abnormality

The air in Koba City carried the unique salty and humid smell of a harbor mixed with the smell of engine oil.

The towering cranes and the whistles of passing cargo ships create an industrial atmosphere that is completely different from that of Hualan City.

Compared to the clearly industrial city of Koba.

Hualan City is like a tourist city.

By the way, Nibi City is actually a mining city... with many different kinds of minerals produced.

Ash and his friends walked through the bustling streets and finally saw the familiar red-roofed building—the Vermilion City Pokémon Center.

However, the scene before them left them frozen in place.

Long queues formed outside the Pokémon Center.

The trainers' faces were filled with anxiety.