Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 458 It's the same no matter where you put it.

Natsume opened his browser and began carefully searching online for information about Dewen Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

He was surprised to discover that the tech giant from the Hoenn region had been actively developing Rotom-related industries for about two years.

Devon not only invested huge sums of money in research and development, but also poached many technical talents in related fields from top laboratories around the world with high salaries.

The list of its key development projects is clearly displayed on its official website:

"Rotom Pokédex, Rotom Drone, Rotom Bicycle."

Upon seeing the names of these products, Natsume was taken aback.

In the original storyline, these Rotom-powered devices later became almost indispensable standard equipment for trainers, their popularity rivaling that of the Poké Ball itself.

"Quite a keen business sense."

Natsume raised an eyebrow slightly and muttered to himself.

As if suddenly remembering something, he quickly opened his almost forgotten email account.

Sure enough, nestled among a mountain of unread emails, lay a letter from the official email address of the German company.

The letter was concise, its core message being a request to discuss cooperation on Rotom's application technologies.

However, the letter was sent three years ago.

Furthermore, the status is displayed as "never opened".

Natsume touched his nose somewhat awkwardly.

Based on the estimated time, it was shortly after he proposed the "Rotom-Natsume Law" and it caused a sensation in the academic world.

Unfortunately, he has never had the habit of checking his emails regularly.

“The Rotom collaboration isn’t urgent for now,” Natsume shut down his computer, yawned, and stood up. “Anyway, Daigo probably won’t be working at the company.”

Although Hoenn Champion Steven is the heir to Devon Corporation and is gradually taking over the family business.

However, judging from sporadic news reports from various parts of the Hoenn region, this stone fanatic is more often seen in various deep mountain mines or ruins, where he is keen on digging for rare minerals.

If I do the math, Ash should be arriving in the Hoenn region by now.

According to the original plan, Ash has a very high probability of encountering Steven during his journey.

At that time, he will only need to switch places with the life doll to have a direct face-to-face meeting with Daigo.

As for the next ten days, the most urgent task is to get the basic framework design drawings for the remaining Rotom units sorted out.

Natsume hummed an off-key tune as he walked toward the laboratory in a cheerful mood.

However, not long after I started working, my phone started vibrating rapidly in my pocket.

Natsume looked down and saw that the caller ID showed it was Satoshi.

"Ouch! Move your face away a bit!"

As soon as the video call connected, a pale, bluish-gray face with an eerie aura suddenly filled the entire screen.

"Oh."

Ash obediently moved the Pokédex he was holding further away.

"What's wrong?" Natsume asked.

Whether it's a misperception or not, Natsume feels that the "baby-making" effect on Satoshi's appearance seems a bit too significant.

He had briefly possessed the body of a proud child before, which brought about some changes in temperament, but the general outline was still recognizable.

In contrast, Ash seems like a completely different species.

Could this be related to the impressive intelligence stat on the Super Newcomer research panel?

Natsume stroked his chin, lost in thought.

"Natsume-nii, are you even listening to me?"

Ash was gesturing wildly, but he noticed that Natsume on the other side of the screen was clearly distracted.

"Say it again," Natsume said seriously, pulling himself out of his thoughts.

"I followed your directions and I've arrived in Weibai Town. However, Professor Birch isn't at the research institute."

Xiao Zhi's tone was filled with helplessness.

“I know this process well,” Natsume said, turning his phone volume up to the maximum and casually putting it in his pocket. While picking through parts on the materials shelf, he gave instructions in a nonchalant manner. “Go take a walk around the perimeter of the research institute and keep an eye out for any unfortunate souls being attacked by a pack of wolfhounds.”

"found it!"

After a while, Xiao Zhi's surprised voice came from his pocket.

"Did he drop a backpack next to him? Go check it out, there should be three Poké Balls inside," Natsume casually instructed, his hands moving non-stop.

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Weibai Town.

On a large, leafy tree, a researcher with round-framed glasses, a thick beard, and signature curly hair looked on with delight at the boy walking towards him from below.

Below the tree, a pack of barking, snarling hyenas were barking incessantly at him.

"Hey! Kid!" Professor Birch was about to call for help when he strangely discovered that the boy with Pikachu was heading straight for his backpack that had fallen to the ground.

"How did he know to take the bag?" Dr. Oda looked bewildered.

"And then?" Ash's voice came from his pocket, where he had already pulled out three red and white balls.

"By the way, did you receive the package your mother sent you?" Natsume didn't answer directly, but instead changed the subject.

"I received it. There are several changes of clothes inside," Xiao Zhi replied, puzzled.

"Yes, there are two specially made uniforms, one red and one blue, which I prepared for you."

"Now pick any set and put it on."

"Pick one to change into," Xiao Zhi murmured, taking out the two sets of clothes from his backpack.

"Natsume-nii, these two outfits look a bit strange." Ash looked at the uniform in his hand with a strange expression.

The red outfit has a striking pattern on the chest that resembles a mountain, made up of black squares.

The blue one features a prominent white skull logo in the center, resembling some kind of pirate flag.

"Natsume-san, are there any differences between these two outfits?" Ash asked curiously.

“It doesn’t matter which one.” Natsume spoke very quickly.

"Hmm, I'll wear this red one." Ash thought for a moment and changed into the red uniform.

"You're dressed, so what's next?"

"Put the three Poké Balls in your bag."

"It's placed there now." Xiao Zhi did as instructed.

"Hey! Kid! What are you doing?!"

Dr. Scroll, perched atop the tree, stared in disbelief and couldn't help but shout.

"Oh right, that researcher who was surrounded!" Ash suddenly remembered the important matter.

"Pikachu, use one hundred thousand volts!"

"boom--!!!"

A dazzling golden burst of lightning erupted instantly!

Natsume paused involuntarily as he selected the ingredients.

Even through the fabric of his trouser pocket and from a great distance, he could almost hear the crashing of trees breaking and falling, and the whimpering of the coyotes fleeing in panic.

"Natsume-nii, that researcher seemed really scared when he pointed at me, and then he fainted from fright?"

Xiao Zhi's voice sounded somewhat confused and troubled, and he subconsciously touched his face, which had a distinctly villainous appearance.

Along the way, almost every trainer he challenged was so frightened by his appearance that they kept their distance.

"You can head straight to the next city now," Natsume suggested from his pocket.

"Oh," Ash thought for a moment and felt that it wouldn't be appropriate for him to wake Professor Birch up and explain things in his current state.

"I'll wait until the 'Life Doll' returns to Natsume-san before I change back to my original form!" He made up his mind.

The communication was disconnected, and the laboratory returned to silence.

"Boom!"

Meanwhile, Natsume had finished organizing the last batch of necessary materials.

With a casual wave of his hand, all the materials were instantly stored in the system space.

Although ten days is a tight timeframe, with the successful case of Loletton and the assistance of the experienced "Rotom No. 1", it should not be a big problem to initially build the basic framework for the four new mechs.

Without pausing for a moment, he walked straight into the depths of the laboratory.

Pushing open the door, you see Mewtwo hovering in mid-air, several light screens unfolding in front of it, its expression focused, one claw holding an electronic pen and quickly writing something on the virtual panel.

"What are you busy with?" Natsume approached and found Mewtwo studying a complex structural diagram.

“Gilluta’s preliminary theoretical ideas about ‘Phantom Pokémon’ were sent over by Sakaki.” Mewtwo didn’t even look up, just waved its paw and brought up a new video window.

White walls, iron railings, blackboard—pure prison vibes.

In the video, the once arrogant collector Gilles Roth is now dressed in prison clothes, humbly and meticulously explaining his ideas to the camera, a stark contrast to his former arrogance.

Look what Giovanni has done to them.
Natsume looked at Gilluta's appearance and clicked his tongue in amazement.

(End of this chapter)