Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 109 Anti-Natsume Alliance

Suddenly, Zapdos turned around.

Two Pokémon appeared behind it.

A fiery monkey and a hypnotic tapir.

"Granny~" What's wrong?
The hypnotic tapir took out a berry and handed it to the Zapdos.

After a moment's hesitation, Zapdos took the berry.

"Gah—ha!" That damned human!

"Roar, wow ho ho ho!" Is that the one whose eyes glow blue?

Infernape and Zapdos started talking about Natsume. The two seemed to have found kindred spirits, and they became more and more excited as they talked, until finally they were moved to tears.

finally--

The Anti-Natsume Alliance has been officially established.

Back at the former factory site, piles of stinking mud were being transported away by workers using carts.

The mud was thrown into the sea, but this time, the inlet was covered with an electrified wire mesh beforehand.

As seawater rushed in, the factory lights blazed back on, the roar of engines filled the air once more, and the city came alive again.

The group exchanged glances and prepared to return to the Pokémon Center.

"Are these stinky sludge particles going to be transported back to the sea?" Ash asked curiously.

"The surrounding seas have been destroyed, and I haven't seen a single cute Water-type Pokémon." Misty hung her head, looking somewhat sad.

"But there's nothing we can do about it." Xiao Gang looked at the dark sea with deep concern.

He knew that sometimes, something had to be sacrificed for development.

Environmental workers' health
"Speaking of which, just like Xiaoxia said, we didn't see a single Water-type Pokémon in the sea around here, but there were quite a few Poison-type Pokémon."

Jiaozi endured the stench, his brows furrowed.

"So it's quite strange that the waters around Black Cloud City were destroyed, but this destruction created an ecosystem that Poison-type Pokémon love most," Natsume's voice slowly began.

Thanks to the diverse array of Pokémon that exist in nature, this world's natural healing abilities are remarkably powerful due to the involvement of these Pokémon.

"Mr. Natsume, why didn't you mention Black Cloud City in your book, 'A Thousand Ways Pokémon Trouble Human Society Due to Ecological Destruction'?"

Jiaozi seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked a question.

"Because then we wouldn't be able to publish the book." Natsume didn't hide anything.

Everyone fell silent.

"Is it really okay for the League to condone this destruction of the original ecosystem?" Xiaoxia and Xiaozhi looked up at Natsume, their eyes filled with confusion.

“No, that’s one of the reasons why we Alliance researchers exist.” Natsume patted the two of them on the head.

"Natsume-nii, do you mean that researchers will solve these problems in the future?" Ash's disappointment disappeared, replaced by curiosity.

"Mm," Natsume nodded.

“Unlike in previous decades, in recent years, the alliance has become aware of the dire consequences of ecological and environmental damage.”

"In the past, we sacrificed the environment for development, but now we have begun to consciously transform."

"The League's investments in major research institutions and Pokémon University tend to focus on ecology."

"Especially research on ecological restoration and resource recycling."

"This is a huge opportunity."

At this point, Natsume paused for a moment and then looked at Shoko.

"How about it? Are you interested in pursuing a career in Pokémon ecology? I can introduce you to a suitable mentor."

Jiaozi panicked and quickly grabbed Natsume's arm:

"Mr. Natsume, I...I want to be your assistant..."

"It's such a pity that Sister Jiaozi doesn't want to develop in this direction," Xiaoxia sighed.

"Natsume-nii, will you be researching in this direction in the future?" Ash looked up, deeply shocked by the harsh environment of Black Cloud City.

“I’ve already decided on a direction, but Shigeru might be a possibility.” Natsume looked at Satoshi.

In order to achieve his god-making plan as soon as possible, Natsume honed his skills in several areas: Pokémon genetics, Pokémon biochemistry, and Pokémon bioinformatics.
Natsume also studied Pokémon ecology, but didn't have time to initiate a research project.

Shigeru is Professor Oak's grandson. Although there's no indication of him becoming a researcher yet, Professor Oak suggests that he will most likely pursue a career as a researcher in the future.

Moreover, there is a strong support from the alliance for ecological research projects in the future.

Unless Professor Oak loses his mind, Gary will definitely follow his advice and venture into the field of Pokémon ecology.

"Little Gary?" Ash's eyes sparkled.

"Damn it, I can't fall behind when I think about how great that guy will be in the future!"

Ash's mind flashed back to Gary's mocking face, and he clenched his fist.

"It's too early to say anything about that; it's still uncertain whether Shigeru will be willing," Natsume said, patting Satoshi's head. After dealing with the sludge, the stench lessened considerably, and Natsume felt his cold was almost gone.

It's possible that Joey's medication is starting to take effect.

"He'll definitely agree!" Ash adjusted his hat.

Although he thought Gary was arrogant, the other boy loved Pokémon just like him.

"Ah~ then if you run into him again, you can talk to him about this." Natsume yawned.

"Yes!" Xiao Zhi nodded seriously, suddenly feeling a heavy burden on his shoulders.

"Oh dear, what is this?!"

Ahead, Xiaoxia covered her nose and retreated.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and when they shone their flashlights, a grayish-purple Pokémon that looked like a lump of mud appeared.

[Muck, an evolved form of gummy, is extremely smelly; there are cases of people suffocating from its stench!]

"Alright, it's Grimer, I'm going to catch you!"

As Ash spoke, he threw out Charmander.

"What are you trying to do!" Xiaoxia covered her nose and walked away in disgust.

After a battle, Muk was captured into a Poké Ball by a beam of red light.

"Whoosh!" The Poké Ball disappeared.

Ash was taken aback, only then realizing that he was already surrounded by six Pokémon, and Muk was teleported back to Professor Oak's lab.

"Professor Oak is so lucky!" Misty covered her face.

"But... isn't it Aunt Hanako guarding the Oak Laboratory right now?" Natsume's voice came.

"Oh no, Mom!"

Ash was slow to realize what was happening and was immediately alarmed. He rushed to the Pokémon Center.

Black Cloud City, Pokémon Center.

Ash dialed a video call at Professor Oak's lab, a hint of lingering fear on his face.

The call connected, and Hanako, fully armed, came into view.

She was wearing cleaning gloves, holding a mop in one hand and perfume in the other, spraying it wildly into the air.

A Muddy was lying listlessly in the bathtub.

"Hey? Ash, why aren't you asleep yet? Honestly!" Hanako leaned closer, her face full of anger.

"Uh, that's how it is."

Seeing that his Muk was behaving well, Ash breathed a sigh of relief and began to explain.

"Speaking of Natsume, can the slime be washed off?" Misty asked secretly.

"As long as it's not a foul-smelling Grimer, it won't smell bad after being carefully nurtured for a while," Natsume nodded.

Thank goodness there's no such thing as stinky tofu in this world, otherwise the Alliance's food safety department would easily find those stalls covered in stinky mud.

"Okay, bye, Mom!"

Xiao Zhi hung up the phone.

"Natsume-nii, why do you think Mom suddenly had this idea, saying she wants to take me to Carlos Natsume-nii sometime?"

Ash suddenly realized that Natsume was gone again.

"Ah~" Xiaoxia yawned at the top of the stairs.

"He just went out, and it's getting late, so you should go to sleep."

Black Cloud City, an industrial park.

This place is very different from other places.

The park is covered by a huge, glass-like dome.

Because the air quality here is poor year-round, it looks like a giant, gray egg from a distance.

Due to the power outage, almost all the workers in Black Cloud City faced perilous situations halfway through their journeys, and this place was no exception.

The park has just been lit up again.

"I am Natsume. Last time, I ordered a giant computer chip."

"Creak~" The park gate opened, and out came Ms. Officer Jenny.

After carefully checking Natsume's documents, she finally let him pass.

"come in."

(End of this chapter)