Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 269 Insect Badge
"Krillin is unable to battle, and all of Gym Leader Abby's Pokémon are unable to battle. The winner of this battle is the challenger—Mr. Natsume!"

"you're good."

Natsume recalled Zapdos and walked towards Abigail.

Actually, Natsume had doubts about whether Zapdos could withstand moves like End Song and Fate Bond.

"I was careless."

Abby held the violin with one hand, freeing the other to shake hands with Natsume.

Natsume nodded.

If Abby hadn't stopped playing, the speaker cricket might have dodged the attack.

However, if Zapdos were to unleash a powerful, lucky song, the outcome would be uncertain.

Natsume withdrew his hand and discovered that a badge had appeared in his palm without him noticing.

Abby withdrew her hand and discovered that a business card had appeared in her palm without her noticing.

The two were taken aback for a moment, then pointed at each other and smiled without saying a word.

"You also took Dr. Snowton's magic classes?"

Chie took the injured Pokémon to rest, while Abby and Natsume chatted idly.

Seeing that Natsume was young, he assumed that Natsume was a student in the same year as him at Rainbow University.

"No, I'm the one who teaches you magic lessons."

Natsume touched his nose.

"How could that be? I've never skipped this elective course even once. Dr. Snowton has always been there!"

Abi looked at Natsume suspiciously.

After a brief conversation, he also learned about Natsume's identity and the intricate connections between the Speaker Squirrel Club and the other party.

He had heard of the young researcher who was teaching Professor Oak, and some of his characteristics matched those of Natsume.

But Dr. Snowton's story is just too far-fetched.

"Is that right?"

Unexpectedly, the next second, Natsume took out a headgear.

He was a middle-aged man with a serious smile on his face.

Natsume put it on his head, pressed it against his neck, and heard a "click" sound. Natsume's voice suddenly changed.

"Ahem, Abby, give me your League ID number!"

A dull, old-fashioned voice rang out, and Abby's eyes widened.

If you were to dress Natsume in that old-fashioned earthy yellow color right now, it would look exactly the same.

"Oh, no wonder Dr. Snowton stopped checking student ID numbers and started checking everyone's national ID numbers at the beginning of the second semester!"

The familiar voice awakened Abby's dormant memories, and a flicker of recollection flashed in his eyes.

Natsume smiled and took off his hood.

Dr. Snowton, strictly speaking, is Natsume and Masaki's senior brother.

Professor Oak's first disciple, currently residing in the Chengdu area, is researching Unknown Totems.

When Natsume was substituting for Professor Oak, she ran into him, and as they chatted, Natsume's teaching duties were expanded to include another task.

Natsume's trip to Chengdu included a visit to Snowden.

Judging from the movie, the opponent has indeed made some progress in researching the Unown, and even created the Crystal Tower of the Flame Emperor.
Perhaps the other party can decipher some information about the black and gold sticks.

"By the way, Natsume, why did you check the Alliance's ID number when you were investigating someone?"

As the two walked out of the fighting arena and stood before the crowd, Abby asked curiously.

"Because college students get free rides every day."

Natsume made no attempt to hide it.

"Huh?" Abby was taken aback, not expecting this reason.

"What do you mean 'ah'? The alliance has explicit regulations that all public facilities are open to students for free or at a discount."

Natsume waved his hand.

At that time, he was nothing; he didn't even have the title of researcher, he was just a figurehead at the Oki Research Institute.

The pitiful amount of money he had for food was all used by Natsume to develop Pokémon and try to activate the system's mission tasks.

"Is there still this matter?"

A hint of confusion flashed in Abby's eyes.

He thought back carefully and realized that he had never heard anyone mention it throughout his university years.

That's true, most people stay at home and rarely leave Rainbow University.
After the two had finished chatting, the speaker had mostly recovered.

"Alright, Mr. Abby, let's have a match!"

Xiao Zhi was so excited that he trembled with elation.

“No problem.” Abby smiled.

Once he was out of the fight, he reverted to his usual gentle demeanor.

"Go, Pidgeot!"

"Go forth, my proudest and most holy warrior—"

Abby and Speaker Krill were still a little short of completing the task, so Natsume simply watched them battle Ash, and watched the task progress slowly.

As he watched, Natsume realized something was wrong.

This speaker's singing accuracy is off!
It's almost always accurate!
Natsume remained silent, shifting his gaze to Abby's violin.

The pitch, timbre, and vocal techniques of a Pokémon affect the probability of its singing being effective; this has been definitively proven.

But now, Natsume seems to have discovered that the music outside the venue can also have an effect.

That explains why Jigglypuff, who always follows Incineroar and trails behind everyone, can't sing without its own microphone.

Ordinary chubby dogs don't have this thing.

Microphones are a technological product; Jigglypuff must have obtained them from some human.
Perhaps there's a story similar to Abby and the speaker cricket here.

Natsume pondered for a moment, originally having no idea about the Jigglypuff topic.

But now, he seems to have found a clue. "It still doesn't work, that speaker cricket is too high-level."

Xiaoxia's worried voice rang out from the side.

As expected, after several rounds, Ash was defeated.

"Wow—that's amazing!"

Xiao Zhi beat his chest and stamped his feet in frustration.

[Ding! Abby and Speaker Cricket, recording complete, SS-level scratch card +1]

[Consume an SS-level scratch card to obtain 1 Divine Rank Fragment]

Why is it still a guaranteed minimum?

Natsume looked strange.

The last time I had this feeling was when Professor Oak tricked me into attending classes at Rainbow University for a semester.

"for you."

Abby stepped forward and handed the Insect Badge to Ash.

“But Mr. Abby, I didn’t beat you.”

Ash was a little disappointed, and Pidgeot patted his shoulder from behind.

"It's okay, you passed the dojo's test."

Abby smiled and patted Ash's head.

"Moreover, of all the challengers, apart from Natsume, no one has ever defeated me head-on."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi finally calmed down.

"Okay, then I'll come find you again, Mr. Abby, when I'm more skilled. Uh?"

Ash got up, only to find that Abby was already carrying Chie and walking out of the building.

"Ah~ it's getting late, you should all go back and rest."

Abby yawned as he stood at the doorway, watching the crowd.

"But...my badge..."

Ash stood there blankly until Natsume's voice rang out.

"In your hat."

Ash was taken aback, took off his hat, and a badge slipped off with his movement.

"Yay! I got the insect badge!"

"Pica-"

"Speaking of which, Mr. Abby's hands are so fast! I don't even know how he put the badge in my hat."

On the way back to the Pokémon Center, Ash kept talking.

"That's normal. It looks like they learned it from Natsume." Xiaoxia yawned lazily.

"Our next target is the Goldenrod Gym in Goldenrod City. Let's hurry up and give the Apricot to Mr. Steel, and then go to the Pokémon Center to rest."

Xiao Gang made the suggestion.

"But at this time, Grandpa should be asleep."

Chie took out a cartoon watch, looked at the time, and looked somewhat troubled.

"However, you can leave tomorrow. There's a Pokémon exchange event in Azalea Town tomorrow."

Chie thought for a moment and then reminded her.

"Exchange conference?"

Ash looked bewildered.

"It's about different trainers exchanging Pokémon," Brock explained.

"Huh? Why would you trade your partner away?" Ash asked, confused.

"There's no way around it. There are always some Pokémon whose personalities don't match their trainers', and continuing the relationship is torture for both of them."

The proud son's voice rang out.

"I see," Xiao Zhi nodded, seemingly understanding.

"Ash, some Pokémon need to evolve through trade, like Haunter."

Natsume paused, looking at Satoshi.

Ash's Gastly hasn't evolved yet, and it's unclear whether it swallowed an Everstone.

"But why can Pokémon evolve through communication and exchange?"

Xiao Zhi was puzzled; he couldn't understand the principle behind it.

"Oh? You want to know?"

As Natsume spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Satoshi.

At the same time, Rotom's phone shone light on Natsume from below, casting shadows that obscured most of his face.

Natsume's voice was filled with sorrow:

"Because this is a form of soft abandonment, which can stimulate Pokémon to evolve!"

"What!" Ash exclaimed in shock, picking up Pikachu and shaking his head repeatedly.
"I'm not going, then I won't go."

"Natsume, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Xiaoxia grabbed Xiaozhi's ear.

"Communication evolution is a type of evolution, just like evolution stones, it belongs to evolution stimulated by external factors."

Xiaoxia explains science to Xiaozhi.

"I understand." Xiao Zhi nodded, then changed the subject.

"But Natsume-nii is talking nonsense, why did you hit me?"

"Hmph, who told you to be so stupid!"

Xiaoxia blushed and let go of Xiaozhi.

(End of this chapter)