Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 246 Both Mega Evolution Forms of Pokémon are Potential Stars
"Wow, I never knew this glass bead was so amazing!"

After listening to Natsume's story, Ash looked at his palm in astonishment.

"Pikapi!"

Pikachu curiously reached out and fiddled with the crystal in Ash's palm.

"Its scientific name is Mega Evolution Key Stone," Natsume corrected.

"Natsume-san, how do I use this? Can Pikachu work?"

Ash looked at Natsume curiously.

"Pika pika!"

Pikachu looked up and casually pulled over the middle-parted haircut that was dozing off on the other shoulder.

"Pica-"

With her hair parted in the middle, she opened her sleepy eyes and jumped into Jiaozi's arms.

He turned over, squinted, and went back to sleep.

Super evolution is impossible; it's never going to happen in this lifetime.

The man with the center parting knew the principle that with great power comes great responsibility, and with great responsibility comes less sleep.

"Pikachu cannot Mega Evolve."

Xiao Gang, who was looking at the map, said from the side.

"Ah—" Ash was immediately disappointed.

"However, Heracross, which you just captured, and Charizard are also suitable."

Natsume thought for a moment, then continued:
"Charizard is considered a relatively lucky Pokémon. Researchers in the Kalos region have identified two sets of Mega Evolutions that do not express genes."

"There are two more forms?" Ash's eyes widened.

"Which one should I choose?" Ash asked curiously.

“There’s no rush. I suggest you try training with Heracross first,” Natsume advised.

Charizard, among the genes that are not expressed after being activated by the Mega Evolution Key Stone, has a majority of genes with positive effects.

However, some of these genes, once expressed, cause conflicts.

Natsume thought for a moment and then sent a file to Ash's Pokédex.

"Look, every Mega Evolution Pokémon form has a detailed research paper. This is Charizard's, and it has two papers."

The gene-suppressing agent for Charizard not only suppresses negatively expressed genes, but also suppresses another set of genes that conflict with the expressed genes.

For example, the X-spray contains not only components that inhibit the expression of negative genes, but also components that inhibit the expression of the conflicting Y-spray gene.

After the Mega Evolution Keystone is activated, only genes related to X-Spray will be expressed.

Y-spray, on the other hand, is the opposite.

"Oh, so I have to drink medicine too."

Xiaoxia came over; she had only seen Mega Evolved Pokémon on TV reports and in some Kalos region competitions.

She thought it was all about shouting and relying on her bond with her Pokémon, as well as the Mega Key Stone.

"After taking the medicine, the expression of another set of genes was suppressed."

"So it seems that Ash needs to think carefully about which Mega Evolution form of Charizard you want to choose."

Xiao Gang took a look and found that the file sent by Natsume seemed to contain information about Mega Steelix.

I wonder if my Water-resistant Onix will be different from other Steelixes after evolving into Steelix?

"Natsume-nii, don't you have any medicine that works for a short time?"

Xiao Zhi pondered for a moment, then asked curiously.

"You mean a drug that can only suppress a certain set of genes for a short period of time in a single battle?"

Natsume said strangely.

"Yes." Ash nodded.

That way, you can switch between Charizard's two forms without any loss.

"Perhaps there will be research and development in the future."

Natsume narrowed his eyes.

He doesn't know much about Pokémon genetics.

There were too many points to remember about that thing, and it was not very relevant to his Rotom research, so Natsume only had a general idea of ​​what it was.

“Mr. Natsume, I took a look, and the two forms of Charizard, even with the Mega Evolution Key Stone activating the beneficial genes that are not expressed, only have some conflicting genes.”

Jiaozi's voice rang out, and she quickly searched the official website for the paper materials that Natsume had sent to Satoshi.

"I know what you're trying to say: can we develop a drug that only suppresses the negative genes and conflicting genes in Charizard, instead of killing off the negative genes and the other set of genes all at once?"

Natsume looked at the proud child.

“Yes.” Jiaozi nodded blankly.

Natsume smiled. He had thought about this question when he first systematically came into contact with the super-evolutionary research system of this world.

So he asked Professor Oak, and the answer he received was—

"Hey, you can report three, why did you only report one?"

According to the current prodigy, which was Natsume's previous idea, the Charizard that appears in this way will definitely combine the advantages of the two Mega Evolution forms of Charizard.

It's even possible that its base stats could surpass 634.

If today's elites can think of such a good thing, and Natsume, who has just come into contact with the super-evolution research system, can think of it, how could the researchers in the Carlos region not think of it?
However, if the optimal solution of Charizard Mega Evolution is directly submitted, the X and Y Charizard League will not recognize it, at most considering it as an indicator.

Instead, report the X-spray and Y-spray first, that's two indicators.

Anyway, Charizard has many advantageous genes, and these two sets perfectly meet the requirements of the League, so there's nothing wrong with them.

Then, they can find any excuse, such as a technological breakthrough, to submit the report for the super-evolved form of Charizard that combines the advantages of both, and that becomes another indicator.

Actually, this is somewhat unethical.

For some trainers who have already decided on Charizard's Mega Evolution and fed it a potion, the prospect of a stronger new Mega Evolution form for Charizard in the future means they will miss out on their old friend.

But there's nothing that can be done about it. Carlos receives a lot of support from the alliance, and consequently, the competition among the various research institutes is far more intense than in other regions.

Sometimes, having one more task target than other research institutes can mean receiving a higher level of research funding the following year.

"Anyway, that's pretty much it."

After Natsume finished speaking, he looked at the stunned crowd.

"Ah, I always thought researchers were like Natsume-san, a very pure group." Ash was stunned.

“Pikachu—” Pikachu helped Ash lift his chin.

"Hey, hey, hey, you grew up with Natsume, how dare you say something like that?" Xiaoxia's lips twitched slightly.

"According to Natsume, Ash, you don't need to rush to use Charizard right now. It's better to practice with Heracross first."

Xiao Gang nodded and offered his suggestion.

According to Natsume, Charizard's strongest Mega Evolution form has not yet appeared.
In this situation, it's best not to make a decision hastily and to remain on the sidelines.

"Hmm? What you said makes some sense."

Suddenly, Mewtwo's voice rang in Natsume's mind.

"Can you hear what's going on outside?"

Natsume was stunned.

Upon hearing this, Mewtwo's lips twitched slightly.

After it entered Natsume's alternate world, the other party asked it more than once.

Can you poop in the other world? Can you pee in it?
Although it knew that Natsume might be trying to figure out whether he could maintain his biochemical characteristics in the Otherworld.

But Mewtwo really didn't want to answer this kind of question.

"So, can you poop in the Otherworld?" Natsume asked.

"I can maintain normal physiological characteristics, but I don't feel hungry, and my cells don't seem to age, as if time has stopped."

Mewtwo poured out all its feelings about this period of time.

Natsume nodded thoughtfully.

When he enters the inner world, he is always possessed by a human doll. Some of the characteristics of the inner world cannot be personally felt by him.

Mewtwo has actually done a favor.

"Like time standing still."

Natsume murmured.

"Hey! Natsume-nii, why are you pulling my hair?!"

Xiao Zhi suddenly clutched his head and cried out in pain.

"Ok?"

Natsume looked over in confusion and discovered that Mewtwo had used telekinesis to pull out Ash's hair.

"Alright, let me start developing the Mewtwo Ash form."

"Then let's see if there are any conflicting genes with Mewtwo Natsume's form, and whether we can combine them."

Mewtwo’s powerful voice rang out.

Even though it spoke in a suppressed tone, Natsume could still sense a hint of impatient excitement.

Is Mewtwo really about to make a comeback?
As expected, both Mega Evolution forms of Pokémon are potential powerhouses.

Natsume Rondo:

"So, the Predatory Master Ball is finished?"

"No, just relax a bit."

After saying that, Mewtwo's voice disappeared, and the smoke above Natsume's head also disappeared.

(End of this chapter)