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

Chapter 33: Kanto Pokémon Research Academy

"Okay, I'll arrange a place for you to rest."

After explaining, Jim finally breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what Natsume came here for, it's a blessing as long as he didn't come with a research project!

Last time, they said they wanted to test the regeneration speed, so they cut off the tail three times a day, eventually creating the "Angry Mode Slowpoke". This forced all the teachers in the school to learn to glare, which was as effective as intimidation, and that's how they brought the situation under control.

What else was there to verify about the male's parenting potential? They took thirty marsupial cubs, sprayed them with pheromones, and fed them to the Nidoking population for raising. The next day, the marsupials raised by the academy started fighting them, and countless Nidoqueens joined the battle along the way.

The scene was chaotic at one point.

And the time before that...

"Then I'll have to trouble the dean to take care of you."

As Natsume spoke, he opened the office door.

"Heh." Jim watched Natsume leave as if he were sending away a plague god.

"oops!"

As soon as he stepped outside, a small figure bumped right into Natsume.

Looking down, he saw a girl with delicate features, like a porcelain doll, wearing the research academy's uniform, and looking about the same age as Xiaozhi.

"Are you alright?" Natsume helped her up and, before she could speak, handed her a business card.

"If your family is interested, you can contact me to discuss the investment."

The top student: "???"

Wait a minute, that person!

The top student's gaze suddenly darkened as he stared intently at Natsume's retreating figure.

"And one more thing, you're not allowed to harass my students!"

Jim chased after them from inside the office, furious.

"I understand," Natsume said, handing a handful of business cards to passing students.

Young master and young lady, come and play!

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On campus.

Behind Ash and his friends followed a shy-looking boy in a school uniform.

"You mean, the thick fog we just saw was created by your school!?"

Ash's astonished voice rang out.

"What about the other Pokémon in the mountains?" Misty added from the side.

"This entire mountain belongs to our academy, and the Pokémon population was also released and raised freely by the academy."

Xiao Chun answered truthfully.

"My goodness, such a luxurious academy must be very expensive!" Xiaoxia exclaimed, holding her head in disbelief.

Xiao Gang, standing to the side, seemed to be deep in thought:

"If I'm not mistaken, this is the Kanto Pokémon Research Academy. The students who come here for further studies are all from wealthy families."

"Yes, and graduates from our academy can participate in the Quartz Convention without a badge!"

Xiao Chun added from the side.

"No badges? How could this happen?"

Ash frowned, as if he had discovered something unforgivable: "You can't become a Pokémon Master just by relying on theoretical knowledge!"

"You're wrong. You can't become a Pokémon Master just by relying on theoretical knowledge!"

Xiao Chun shook his head indifferently and continued, "I used to be like you, but after entering this academy, I realized that theory is much more important than practice."

"Oh? So those people who bullied you just now, weren't they just relying on their theoretical knowledge to outdo you? In a real fight, they might not be so formidable."

Xiaoxia's voice drifted over, and she rarely spoke up for Xiaozhi.

"Yeah, why don't you dare send out your own Pokémon?"

Xiao Gang added.

"It's no use. They're better at theory than me, and they'll definitely be the same in actual combat. My Pidgey can't beat theirs."

Xiaochun became frustrated.

"Hey, how can you not have faith in your partner? If it were me, I would definitely make Pikachu fight back!"

"Pikachu!"

A voice of exasperation rang out from the side.

"You?" Xiaochun glanced at Xiaozhi, then looked at the two Pikachu on the other's shoulders.

"Even I might not be able to beat those two Pikachus of yours."

Jun shrugged, seemingly used to Satoshi's reaction.

"He seems to have resigned himself to his fate," Xiao Gang whispered to Xiao Xia.

"Yeah, I knew I shouldn't have helped him out." Xia nodded, slightly annoyed.

Natsume has disappeared, so the three of them go to search the surrounding area.

Natsume wasn't found, but he did find a student being bullied by his classmates—Jun.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so nonchalant about being bullied! Tell me who their boss is, and I'll get revenge for you!"

Overwhelmed with a sense of justice, Xiao Zhi grabbed Xiao Chun by the collar and roared.

"Yeah, it's actually quite good to have them pushing us."

Xiao Chun remained indifferent.

"Why would he think this is encouragement?" Xiaoxia sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation.

"Never mind, tell me what their leader looks like, and I'll avenge you!" Xiao Zhi was still furious.

"Pikachu!" Pikachu was also full of energy.

"Hmm... okay." Xiaochun said, taking a photo out of her pocket and handing it to Xiaozhi:

"Look, the one in the middle is the founder of the 'Academy Whip' club."

Seeing this, Xiao Zhi rolled up his sleeves to take a look:

"Alright, let me see which bastard it is..."

Suddenly, Ash stopped talking, and Pikachu was frozen in place as if petrified.

"What's wrong with you? Being scared isn't your style, Xiaozhi..." Xiaoxia frowned and leaned closer to take a look.

Xiaoxia also stopped talking.

"What are you two doing?"

Xiao Gang was very curious.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Gang also fell silent.

The photo showed a large group of people, including some of the figures who had bullied Xiao Chun.

In the center of the image, there is a fair-skinned, seemingly harmless person who smiles like a sunny young man, making a "V" sign at the camera.

It was Natsume!

"Natsume!!!"

Xiaoxia exclaimed in surprise.

Although Natsume looks rather young in the photo, that is definitely Natsume.

"Natsume-nii, how is this possible!"

"Is there some misunderstanding here?" Xiao Gang was the first to react, pointing to Natsume in the picture and asking:

"Xiao Chun, do you know this person?"

"I don't know him." Xiaochun shook his head. He had heard from some senior students that this Mr. Natsume was just the founder of the club, and the current club president had changed.

"I knew there was some misunderstanding here." Xiao Gang wiped away non-existent cold sweat.

"Alright, Chun, tell me, who's the current gang leader!" With the misunderstanding cleared up, Xiao Zhi's eyes blazed with fury once again.

"Just you wait and see, Chun. I'll show you that real combat is the decisive factor!"

"The current president," a glint suddenly flashed in Xiaojun's eyes.

He carefully pulled a poster from his pocket and solemnly opened it:

"There she is, her name is Elite Prodigy!"

Xiao Zhi rolled up his sleeves again, looking at them menacingly.

"Okay, let me see what kind of rascal it is... Wow, so cute."

"Yes, in five years, she will definitely be a top-notch beauty."

Xiao Gang praised sincerely.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you two doing?!"

Xiaoxia rushed over, wanting to see who this person was.

On the poster stood a girl who looked a few years older than herself.

With her black hair tied with a black ribbon, her gaze was cold and sharp, a beauty mark at the corner of her left eye, a white uniform, a black short skirt and over-the-knee socks, her chin slightly raised, her gaze piercing through the poster like a blade, her arrogant aura seemed to solidify into a tangible form.

"How can this be considered cute?"

Xiaoxia stubbornly retorted:

"Besides, girls change a lot as they grow up. Who knows what she'll look like in five years?" Xiaoxia said sourly.

"No, Senior Sister Jiaozi is already an adult; she's a senior student." A hint of admiration appeared in Xiaochun's eyes.

"Oh? So even though she's underdeveloped, she's still bigger than Xiaoxia—ah!" Before Xiaogang could finish speaking, a big bump involuntarily appeared on his head.

"Suddenly I feel that being properly spurred on is actually quite good." Xiao Gang quickly recovered.

"That's right!" Xiao Chun smiled as if she had met a kindred spirit.

"Wait a minute! Just because she's cute doesn't give her the right to bully others!"

The stereotypical "straight man" was the first to react, "I'm going to challenge her!"

"Pickup truck"

After saying that, Ash, with his two Pikachu, began searching for the other party on campus with great momentum.