Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 177 Go, Big Egg!

Just as Natsume was pondering, a female reporter dressed in business attire and carrying a microphone walked over.

"Mr. Natsume, as a researcher, what is your purpose in participating in the competition?"

The microphone was handed to Natsume's mouth.

"Was it because of your childhood ideals, or did you decide to abandon your studies for martial arts?"

The female reporter was probably from the Carlos region, and the chubby chubby cat was helping her carry the camera.

Meanwhile, far away in the Carlos region.

In the living room, Hanako sat on the sofa, watching the live interview of the Quartz Conference on TV with a smile on her face.

Beside her, a girl with long chestnut hair appeared quite reserved.

This is clearly her home.

Serena held a Tokiwa honey pancake in her hands, her eyes darting around Hanako.

This lady was a tourist visiting the Carlos region and had booked a bed and breakfast at her family's ranch.

However, the other party was too enthusiastic and even gave her a lot of Kanto specialties.

They are currently watching the Quartz Convention, a major event in the Kanto region.

Kanto Quartz Conference
Serena's eyes were glazed over, and she was completely unaware that honey was dripping through her fingers.

"Oh, that's my Ash Ketchum!"

Hanako suddenly exclaimed in delight.

"Xiaozhi?"

Serena was startled and looked up sharply, but only caught a fleeting glimpse of a blurry figure on the television screen.

"Wait, Auntie, you said you wanted to see Ash's son, it's your match—oops, oops, oops!"

Serena stammered and covered her mouth, her face flushed.

"Yes, isn't my son adorable?"

As Hanako spoke, she pulled out a photo of herself and Ash.

Serena stared blankly.

Really
After a while, she realized what was happening and focused her attention on the television.

Just then, the reporter walked towards Ash's direction, and Serena's eyes lit up.

Unfortunately, the next second, the entire screen was filled with a fair-skinned, very honest-looking young man.

"This is Ash's travel companion, Natsume. He's a researcher and also a contestant," Hanako said with a smile.

"Was it because of your childhood ideals, or did you decide to abandon your studies for martial arts?"

As the reporter's voice rang out, she raised her eyes, looking at Natsume with a glint of surprise, hoping to utter some philosophical words from him.

After all, when other trainers are interviewed, they all talk about their dreams, and the audience is already tired of it.

"Because of the bonus." Natsume nodded.

The reporter was stunned, his mind going blank for a moment.

"What I mean is, as a researcher, you've temporarily given up scientific research to participate in the Alliance Competition?"

“Because of the bonus,” Natsume repeated.

"Um, I mean putting aside material things. Mr. Natsume, do you think your research experience has been helpful for this competition?"

The reporter thought for a moment, then changed her tune. To ensure a smooth transition, she tried to guide the conversation:
"For example, your Pokémon has received more scientific training and tactical guidance."

"In practice, which Pokémon do you plan to send out first?"

"Yes, after careful consideration, I decided to send it ahead."

As Natsume spoke, he pulled out a Pokémon egg, much to the reporter's bewilderment.

The patterns on the latter eggshell shimmered, as if in response.

"But..." the reporter hesitated, then pointed to the lightning bird egg and said:

"You mean, you're planning to give your opponent a Pokémon?"

“No, I plan to win the tournament using only this Pokémon egg,” Natsume said seriously.

"Are you kidding me?" the reporter asked, bewildered.

“No, I’ve taken precise measurements, and there’s absolutely no problem,” Natsume said earnestly.

After testing it last night, Natsume discovered that Zapdos Egg has quite a few moves.

Most importantly, the opponent seems to be able to use Flamethrower and Thunderbolt simultaneously, with the power multiplied!
"But...but it's just an egg! We can't even see what's happening outside!" the reporter exclaimed, somewhat frantic.

"You're right, that was an oversight in my research."

As Natsume spoke, he took out a paintbrush and drew three crooked circles on the Zapdos egg.

Two eyes and a mouth, perfect.

Reporter: "." "Aunt Hanako, is he really a researcher?"

In front of the television, Serena turned her head, her small eyes filled with great confusion.

The reporter was stunned for a long time.

Only then did she belatedly realize that perhaps asking Natsume about his plans for himself was a mistake from the very beginning.

"What are your thoughts on some of the arrangements for the Quartz Conference? For example, the restrictions on team tactics."

The reporter changed his approach.

"As for the opinion, this time the league adopted the suggestion of a Kanto researcher and changed the competition rules to a 6-out-of-3 match with the cards revealed."

"This change added a Pokémon selection phase, which greatly increased the strategic depth and created a sustainable new ecosystem for Indigo League battles, giving it new vitality!"

"I strongly oppose the trainers who support the team; they're the ones who ruined the tournament environment!"

Natsume spoke with righteous indignation.

The reporter nodded slightly, a glint in his eyes.

"Mr. Natsume, what exactly are your tactical plans?"

"Should be the captain." Natsume said expressionlessly.

Unfortunately, the league defines his team as a defensive team, which requires a limit on the number of skills that can be registered to four.

The reporter was speechless.

She completely regretted it; she should have interviewed the little boy next to her.

Finally, influenced by Ash's pitiful "Look at me!" skill, the reporter walked towards him.
After a while, the female reporter wiped the sweat from her forehead and walked out of the preparation area.

She no longer finds interviewing people who talk a lot about dreams uninteresting.

"The first match, on the grass field, is between Natsume and Hanae!"

Just then, Narusuke's voice rang out.

The female reporter was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously called to Fatty Hali to turn the camera towards the battlefield.

Suddenly, she paused, stunned.

How could that be? That researcher must be joking.

Where can I throw Pokémon eggs into battle?
In a place filled with ice, Natsume stood on a high platform.

Opposite him was a nervous-looking young man, who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old.

On the platform beneath the two people, a screen lit up simultaneously.

'Rotom-Aqua, Pikachu, Dragonite, Rotom-Aqua, Diglett, Pokémon Egg.'

'Victoire, Growlithe, Chipmunk, Onix, Sandslash, Magneton.'

On both screens, the Pokémon that each side will field in battle will be displayed to the other.

"This match is a round of 256 to 128, and the rules are 3V3!"

As the host's voice rang out, the young man on the opposing team nervously started drinking water.

His gaze lingered on Natsume's six Pokémon in battle.

快龙
The young man turned pale the moment he saw that name.

These late-blooming Pokémon require a very high level to evolve into their final form.

If it's in its final form, its level will definitely be high!
Why did I get matched with this kind of opponent right from the start?!

"That's right," Natsume said, looking at the young man with a strange expression.

Although we need to consider the cosmetic surgery of both sides, and guess or predict the three Pokémon that the other side will choose to send out.

Even if you're going to analyze it, does it really warrant turning pale?

Natsume waved his hand and casually selected three Pokémon on the control panel.

In an instant, the Pokémon that Natsume had chosen to battle below the stage turned into three question marks.

The young man felt a chill run down his spine and was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

That Pokémon egg was probably just there to make up the numbers; the other party couldn't possibly have used it.

"Go, Pokémon Egg!"

With a wave of his hand, Natsume tossed a Pokémon egg covered in sparkling patterns into the Grass Field.

"Ok?"

Upon seeing this, a hint of joy flashed across the young man's face.

This opponent underestimated me!
"Hmph, go ahead, you giant food flower!"

He quickly selected three Pokémon, sending out Victreebel as the first one.

(End of this chapter)