Pokémon: Who told him to come out of Pallet Town!

Chapter 20: Xiao Gang Joins the Team

Natsume roughly outlined the ideas for Shoko, and also had his Rotom conduct several tests according to the other party's experimental plan.

By the time the whole process was completed, it was getting dark and dusk was approaching.

"I'm leaving now, keep in touch."

"Natsume-senpai, take care!"

At the entrance of the Nibi City Science Museum, Shoko bowed deeply to Natsume's retreating figure.

Behind him, a number of his fellow researchers from the science museum were gathered, looking at Shoko with envy.

This kid has been working the shortest, but it seems likely that he'll be the first to graduate and get the Alliance research work certificate!

Despite some envy, everyone was also full of confidence in themselves.

When Mr. Natsume left, he said that he would invite them whenever there was an opportunity to hold an exchange meeting.

The other party asked for the contact information of almost all the researchers present, which was clearly more than just a polite gesture.

They insisted on attending an exchange meeting convened by someone who was destined to become a Pokémon Professor!

Furthermore, a new Pokémon professor will definitely need to choose an assistant, right?

After saying goodbye to everyone at the Pewter City Science Museum, Natsume went straight back to the Pokémon Center and immediately called Professor Oak.

Soon, an image of a disheveled old man with panda eyes, messy hair, and looking like he hadn't slept for two days and two nights appeared on the screen.

"Natsume? What are you doing here!"

*Smack!*

Professor Oak hung up the phone, deciding to avoid the problem altogether.

Natsume scratched his head, thinking that it might be because he was too far from home and Professor Oak missed him so much that he couldn't sleep, so he dialed the number again.

"Speak now, what is it you want? Let me make this clear first, I will absolutely, positively, positively never help you revise your thesis again."

Professor Oak wore a look of utter despair, his usually kind eyes now resembling those of a red-eyed Gadgetzan, as if he could devour someone.

Natsume cleared his throat.

"Hey, I sent you a wishing star by express delivery."

"What did you say? A wishing star? Where did you get that?!"

Professor Oak's tiredness vanished, replaced by a look of shock.

"Someone gave it to me; I think I found it in Tsukimiyama."

"Found it in the Kanto region?" Professor Oak's expression suddenly turned extremely serious. "Natsume, do you know why Wishing Stars are only found in the Galar region?"

"I know, because of the attraction of the Galarian particles, the trajectory of the falling Wishing Star will be deflected towards the Galarian region."

"Hmm, since you said someone found it on Mount Tsukimi..."

Professor Oak stared intently at Natsume halfway through his sentence.

"Does this mean that Mount Tsukimi might have something similar to Galeroid particles?"

Natsume picked up the conversation with a strange expression.

In fact, when he learned from Wu Neng that the other party had found the wishing star on Mount Tsukimi, he had already considered this possibility.

However, considering that there was nothing unusual about Mt. Tsukimi, but giant Pokémon appeared in other places, Natsume is more inclined to believe that Wishing Star fell to some area of ​​Kanto and happened to come to Mt. Tsukimi, where it was picked up by Takeo.

"Natsume, you did a great job! I will apply to the alliance to organize a team to conduct an investigation of Tsukimi-yama."

Professor Oak's voice followed, and he knew very well what Natsume's wishing star meant.

If this is true, then the Kanto region is very likely to become the second region after the Galar region to promote Dynamax!

Upon hearing this, Natsume nodded.

It's a good thing that the League sent people to investigate. If they do find any clues, he can easily get information from Professor Oak, which will definitely help with the deciphering of giant Pokémon missions released by the system later.

"By the way, Professor Oak."

As if remembering something, Natsume reminded him, "My wishing star is the size of a fist."

"The size of a fist!"

Professor Oak was surprised, then said, "You're really lucky, kid. You only need a Wishing Piece the size of a fingernail to make a Maximal Bracelet."

"So," Natsume nodded, "keep half of that Wishing Star as proof, and ask Professor Magnolia in the Galar region to help you make as many Max Bracers as you can."

"Okay, no problem!"

Upon hearing this good news, Professor Oak's voice became strong and resonant.

"Natsume-nii, I got the gray badge!"

Just after the call ended, Xiao Zhi's voice came from outside.

Natsume turned around and saw three figures.

"Hmph, what's that? Wasn't it because Xiao Gang let you have it?"

As Xiaoxia walked, she didn't forget to sabotage him.

"Xiao Gang?"

Natsume looked up and stared directly at the squinty-eyed boy following behind Ash.

"Natsume-nii, let me tell you, Uncle Takenori is actually Tsuyoshi's father! He's taken over the dojo now, and Tsuyoshi is going to travel with us!"

Xiao Zhi excitedly explained from the side.

"Hmm, that's pretty good."

Natsume nodded, pretending not to know anything, but felt a little regretful that he seemed to have missed a family reunion drama.

"Hello, my name is Brock, and my dream is to become the world's number one Pokémon breeder!"

Xiao Gang extended his hand and solemnly introduced himself to Natsume.

"Hello, my name is Natsume. I plan to open an academy in the future, and if there's an opportunity to invite you to teach, please don't refuse."

Natsume smiled and took Kogo's hand.

"Huh? Natsume-nii is opening a school? Can we come?"

Xiaoxia and Xiaozhi looked at Natsume with curiosity.

"You are gatekeeper number one, and you are gatekeeper number two."

Natsume flicked each of them on the forehead.

"Don't underestimate me! I'm a future Pokémon Master!"

"Yes, I'm the future Water-type Pokémon Master!"

The two seemed somewhat unconvinced and wanted to say something more, but then they saw Natsume pick up his backpack.

"Let's go, let's set off."

"Huh? It's so late, shouldn't we rest for the night?"

Even the highly motivated Satoshi was somewhat surprised by Natsume's behavior.

"I think Natsume wants to go to Mount Tsukimi."

Xiao Gang, standing to the side, said thoughtfully.

"What does this have to do with going to Tsukimiyama?"

Ash and Misty turned around simultaneously and looked at Brock.

"Because the most magical time at Tsukimi-yama is at night, it takes about two days to walk from Nibi City to Tsukimi-yama. If we set off now, we will arrive in three days in the evening."

Xiao Gang explained the concept to the two of them.

"That's right, let's go."

Natsume's voice came from outside. He turned around and saw that Natsume was already at the door.

The Wishing Star is very important, and the League should act quickly, arriving in about three days.

Natsume was making plans in his mind.

"Alright, let's not delay, let's set off now and see the wonders of Tsukimi-yama!"

Ash, full of energy, shouldered his bag and followed Natsume's footsteps.

"Hey, wait a minute, I need to grab something!"

Xiaoxia, carrying her backpack, also chased after them.

"It looks pretty good."

Xiao Gang watched the three figures, smiled slightly, and followed them.

As Natsume stepped out of the Pokémon Center, he suddenly stopped.

Hiss—he felt like he had forgotten something.

Have it?

"Pikachu!"

In the backyard, on the carnival chair, a man with a middle parting let out a furious roar of utter despair.

Oh right, it's his Pikachu!

Natsume slapped his forehead.