Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 550 There really is a Pillar of Heaven?!

As soon as Peace Dog's communication was interrupted, Natsume's communicator immediately started vibrating again.

I glanced at the caller ID; it was Sakaki.

The first words that came from the other end of the line as soon as the call connected made Natsume pause slightly.

"You ran into those people?" Sakaki's voice was as deep as ever, with a hint of barely perceptible concern.

"Why do you all have the same opening lines?" Natsume couldn't help but complain.

"What's the same?" Sakaki's tone revealed a hint of doubt.

"It's nothing." Natsume shook his head and got back to the main topic.

"In short, the matter is temporarily resolved. Rainbow Blaze Pine was left behind, but Rainbow Water Archie ran away. I deliberately revealed the name 'Natsume' and my champion status, so trouble should come knocking on my door next."

A glint flashed in his eyes as he anticipated and awaited what would happen next.

"Understood, be careful." Sakaki's response was as concise as ever, and the call ended immediately without any hesitation.

Almost at the same moment Natsume put away his communicator, the roar of an engine came from the distant horizon.

A well-designed aircraft was rapidly approaching and eventually landed smoothly not far away.

The hatch opened, and a composed and well-dressed trainer strode out.

He is none other than Wallace, the top Coordinator who is temporarily acting as the Hoenn Champion.

Mikoli's gaze was immediately drawn to the three abruptly rising volcanoes on the sea surface, and the enormous beast beside the volcanoes that, even when limp, still exuded a terrifying sense of oppression.

Groudon.

Mikoli's eyes widened, her gaze completely captivated!
His pupils suddenly contracted, and his elegant and composed expression was instantly replaced by extreme shock.

Why is Groudon still in this building? Is the battle not over yet?!
He instinctively adopted a defensive posture.

However, what happened next made him almost doubt his own eyes.

The ancient divine beast, symbolizing the earth and destruction, seemed to sense Mikuri's gaze, and its massive head turned slightly.

But when its gaze swept past Mikoli and landed on the seemingly calm black-haired youth beside him, its massive body shrank almost imperceptibly.

Then, under Michael's incredulous gaze...

Groudon, with an extremely reluctant and clumsy expression, nodded very slightly in Natsume's direction!
That posture was by no means provocative or threatening; on the contrary, it conveyed an indescribable sense of awe.

It was as if they were silently asking for instructions.
"Oh, put it down."

Natsume waved his hand, thinking that it wasn't right for Groudon to just stand there like that.

Upon hearing this, Groudon breathed a sigh of relief.

He carefully let down his middle-parted hair, turned to leave, but was suddenly stopped by Natsume.

"Who asked you to leave?"

Natsume's voice rang out.

Mikoli froze on the spot, her mind almost completely blank.

The scene before him completely overturned his understanding.

Groudon froze in place because of a human's words, its foot even trembling slightly in mid-air, too afraid to land.

His gaze slowly shifted to Natsume, who remained calm throughout, his eyes filled with incomprehensible shock and inquiry.

Who exactly is this new champion from Unova?

Natsume didn't explain much, but simply nodded slightly to Michael as a greeting.

Where is Daigo?

Natsume looked Mikoto up and down, feeling somewhat displeased.

So Daigo is already looking for a successor?

No wonder she rarely stays in Fangyuan.

"Uh, Mr. Daigo, he has to go out on business and has gone to the Carlos region," Mikuri said slowly.

"I see. Even if the other party has nothing to do, it seems like they only spend a few days a year in Hoenn?" Natsume thought for a moment and said.

"Haha, we also hope that he can reduce the number of times he goes out, but there's nothing we can do about it."

Mikoli rubbed his temples in frustration.

Unexpectedly, Natsume suddenly leaned closer.

He said mysteriously, "Don't you guys think you can find Daigo a Hoenn partner to keep him in check?"

"what?"

Under the still-petrified gaze of Mikuri, Natsume jumped onto Groudon's head.

"Huh?" Groudon stood there, stunned.

What do you mean?
"Food and lodging included, are you in?"

Natsume raised the dog-head seal.

Groudon's body trembled violently, then it nodded frantically.

Elbow, elbow, elbow! I'll do whatever you say!

It wasn't until long after Natsume left that Michael slowly came to his senses. He stared in the direction where Natsume had disappeared, speechless for a long time.

It seems that what Mr. Natsume said makes a lot of sense?

Groudon's massive body walked across the vast sea. With each step, its heavy feet sank deep into the water, creating huge waves and a dull sound, as if a moving mountain was trekking through the ocean.

As far as the eye can see, there is a breathtakingly beautiful blue sky.

The sky was crystal clear, with a few wisps of thin clouds gently torn apart by the sea breeze.

The sunlight poured down without reservation, spreading out patches of shimmering gold across the sea. As Groudon moved forward, the waves pushed aside by its massive body sparkled with a crystal-clear light under the sun.

A slightly salty sea breeze, carrying a refreshing scent, wafted over and ruffled Natsume's hair.

Far removed from the clamor of the battlefield, only the sound of waves, Groudon's steady footsteps, and the wind whistling past his ears could be heard. Natsume comfortably half-closed his eyes, savoring this rare tranquility.

The purpose of taking Groudon away was not to capture it.

Natsume didn't even bother to raise the Kyogre egg in his hand.

There are just too many Pokémon that are too difficult to raise; I have too many that are difficult to train.

And then there's Hupa. To be honest, I haven't even had time to guide him yet, which is quite embarrassing.

The only way to fool them is to go to the academy and put on a show.

"This sunbathing experience is unique." Natsume chuckled, reached into his pocket, pulled out a pair of sunglasses, and put them on.

In an instant, the blinding light softened, and the world seemed to be shrouded in a lazy, warm gray.

Just as he was comfortably adjusting his posture, preparing to take a short rest amidst the magnificent view of the sea and sky merging into one—

hum!hum!hum!
The communicator in his pocket vibrated inopportunely, emitting a piercing beep.

Natsume sighed, reluctantly took off one of the sunglasses' temples, and glanced at the screen—it was Ash.

As soon as the call connected, Ash's signature energetic yet slightly anxious voice blared out like a cannonball:
"Natsume-nii, I've found the Sky Pillar!"

Listening to Xiaozhi's rapid speech, Natsume could almost imagine him scratching his head in frustration.

He pushed his sunglasses back up on his nose, his voice carrying a hint of frustration at being interrupted from his enjoyment:
"What did you find?"

Natsume thought he had misheard.

"The Sky Pillar! The Sky Pillar you were talking about, Natsume-kun!"

Xiao Zhi's excited voice rang out.

Are you sure? Are you serious?

Natsume felt weird.

"It's true! Pikachu and I are almost at the top!"

Xiao Zhi was extremely excited.

That's impossible! Rayquaza has been acting strangely for a long time!

As if he had just thought of something, Natsume slapped his forehead.

Rayquaza intercepts meteorites; if it were gone, the Hoenn region should become like other regions, with meteorites also distributed there.

But in recent years, there have been almost none!

This proves that Rayquaza did not suffer a terrible fate.

Based on the half of the green gem it obtained, this Rayquaza may have survived the removal of Team Rainbow Rocket's divine authority!

You might be able to get a lot of useful information from the other party.

(End of this chapter)