Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off

Upon hearing Xia Ye's question, Qing Lü's eyes involuntarily turned fervent, and her tone became more cheerful than usual.

"Tomorrow, another person will be setting off on the same day as me. He's also from town, and I think his name is Crimson."

Crimson... Little Green's nemesis, should we give him a heads-up?

Looking at Qinglu's eyes, which were clearly lost in fantasy, filled with longing and anticipation, and an air of wanting to rival the heavens.

Natsuno decided it was best not to speak.

At 16, the most passionate age, I thought I was the best in the world.

You want to tell him everything, but he won't listen to anything.

Why should I worry about the protagonists' adventures?

Turning back, Natsuno asked the question that had been lurking in her heart for a long time.

"Little Green, why don't you have any Pokémon? Although the law stipulates that those under 18 cannot register their Pokémon under their own names, aren't they all registered under their parents' names?"

League law requires that pet Pokémon be registered.

You need to either have a trainer's license or be at least 18 years old to register a Pokémon in your name.

Xiao Cai was previously registered under Grandma Mustard's name, as were Lucario and other characters like Cyndaquil.

Natsuno was 18 years old when he transferred Aya's "household registration" back to his own name.

That's when Xiaocai and Xiaye became family in the legal sense.

At this point, Xia Ye suddenly remembered that Xiao Yuan hadn't registered her information yet, and felt a little embarrassed.

If this topic hadn't suddenly come up now, he wouldn't have remembered that he needed to register information to create a new bond.

Take out a tablet and write down "Xiaoyuan, register the household registration," and Natsuno listens patiently to Aomori's answer.

Green shook her head: "It's Grandpa's idea. He said that since we've decided to take the path of training, let's go all the way and start training Pokémon from the moment we officially begin our journey."

"It's both a personal challenge and a proof of strength. Isn't it more fulfilling to have a Pokémon you've only trained since the beginning of your journey defeat someone else's Pokémon that they've raised for years?"

Xia Ye couldn't help but nod repeatedly. "Okay, you are the one who nurtured him, and you became a champion right after your debut. Although your reign was very short, who dares to say that it has no value?"

If you're willing to agree, then it's fine.

"Great, very energetic. To celebrate your adventure starting tomorrow, I'll cook you a nice meal tonight as a send-off."

Natsuno remembered something, told Aya to keep an eye on Madoka, and ran to the lab to find Professor Oak.

The other party was giving the six starter Pokémon a final check, and Natsuno came to help.

"Professor, let me help distribute starter Pokémon tomorrow. I've never seen them before."

"Sure, it's not a big deal. New trainers set off every now and then."

In the evening, I prepared a delicious meal and raised a glass to wish Qinglv the championship. Time passed slowly.

After washing up, Xia Ye and Xiao Cai lay in bed, feeling inexplicably excited.

Nonsense! The other team, Crimson and Green, are embarking on their adventure, and you, a researcher, are getting all excited about it?

Lost in thought, Natsuno fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, the alarm clock woke Natsuno from her sweet dream.

"Oh my god, why would I have such a dream?"

Natsuno hugged the cute little dog that was still whimpering and couldn't help but kiss it, but he was still puzzled.

In his dream last night, he first defeated the green, then the red, and finally won the championship.

I picked up my phone and took my adorable little Cai to wash up.

Today's words of encouragement are: Even if you're just a green caterpillar, don't be discouraged. If you persevere, even a fierce sparrow can't defeat you; if you persist without giving up, even a dragon can be overcome. —No Cocoon

I put on my researcher's white coat, put on all my belongings, and went downstairs.

At the dining table, Qinglu was eating a simple breakfast, with a backpack on the chair next to her.

Xia Ye led Xiao Cai to her seat for breakfast and noticed that Qing Lü's movements seemed to have accelerated, as if she couldn't wait any longer.

Urging Xiaocai to speed up her progress, Xia Ye devoured the food.

"Ding-dong," the tablet that Natsuno had placed on the table chimed.

Research Institute Notice: Someone is visiting at the front gate, please proceed.

Qinglu saw this, poured the last mouthful of white porridge into her mouth, picked up her backpack and walked towards the experimental area.

"Natsuno-nii, I reckon another person has arrived. Could you go and bring him in? Please."

Seeing Qinglu's impatient look, Xia Ye couldn't help but feel restless: "Okay."

"Xiao Cai, go straight to the lab after you finish eating. I'll go pick up the others first."

The colorful puppy, with food still in its mouth, made a cheerful sound: "Turu (good)~"

When Xia Ye arrived at the front gate, he saw the boy wearing a red coat, a red hat, and carrying a yellow backpack.

"You must be Crimson? I'm Natsuno, an intern and intermediate researcher at Oak's Laboratory. Please come with me."

Xia Ye quickly corrected himself, realizing he was no longer a trainee researcher and needed to get used to his new identity.

Crimson nodded politely: "Hello, I'm Crimson, thank you."

On the way to the lab, Natsuno chatted with Akane about this and that, and eventually even coaxed and tricked Akane into adding him as a Pokémon chat friend.

Upon arriving at the lab, Professor Oak and Blue were already waiting for them.

Red stepped forward and showed his Trainer ID. Professor Oak scanned the machine and confirmed that everything was correct.

"Very well, two more new trainers are about to embark on their journeys from Pallet Town."

"As your senior, the advice I can give you is to believe in your Pokémon, just as you believe in yourself."

"No Cocoon once defeated Dragonite with Caterpie 300 years ago. Pokémon is full of miracles. Always believe in the bond between you."

"Kanto hasn't produced a Champion Trainer for several years. I hope one of you will be able to claim the title on this journey."

"But remember, even reaching the top of the championship is not the end. Building an unbreakable bond with Pokémon is something everyone should dedicate their life to."

"I won't ramble on anymore. Who wants to choose their partner first?"

Qinglu, carrying her backpack, turned around nonchalantly and said, "You go first."

Seeing Chi Hong step forward, he couldn't help but secretly watch her movements, silently praying in his heart.

Red didn't hold back either, taking down the Poké Ball with the fire label in the middle: "My parents hoped that I would be as fiery as a flame, so I choose Charmander."

Natsuno watched Qinglu's little actions from the side and laughed out loud.

You're all sweaty, aren't you, Little Green? Are you secretly praying that Red won't choose Squirtle?

Seeing that Red had chosen Charmander, Green breathed a sigh of relief and took the Poké Ball with the water label: "I'll choose Squirtle."

Professor Oak then took out five Poké Balls and a uniquely designed Pokédex, and handed them to Red.

They also gave me a piece of the same thing, a green one.

"I still feel that there are still undiscovered Pokémon in Kanto, and that we know nothing about Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon."

"Go and build your own bonds. If you have more than six Pokémon in your party, remember to send them to the nearest teleporter and I'll take care of them."

"This is my request. I hope you can help me to completely improve the Kanto region's encyclopedia. I'm getting old, and I need you young people to do it."

"Go on an adventure, young warriors!"