Even Sinnoh champions have to work hard.

Let's go find Lance again and see if he can find a way. No matter how useless that guy is, he can definitely get a Dratini. As for Cynthia, Garchomp doesn't have any offspring yet, but it will definitely have some in the future. We can wait!

Seeing Kazama Shiramo's increasingly grim expression, Igor was honestly reluctant to tell him the cruel truth.

It wasn't that he was worried about the impact on the other party, but rather what if the other party, upon learning the truth, would destroy the research institute in a fit of rage? After all, he knew the true identity of the young man in front of him, and if things really came to a head, the only person in the entire Kanto region who could stop him was probably that flying-type, oops, dragon-type Elite Four member, Lance.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Looking at Igor's strange silence, Kazama Shiramo felt a sudden unease. It seemed that some things were not as simple as he had imagined.

“Sigh.” Igope sighed. “This matter is a bit complicated. Let Professor Oak explain it to you.”

"What is it that you want me to say?" A somewhat aged yet vigorous voice came from behind. It was a very familiar voice. Kazama Shiramo turned around and took a look—it was Professor Oak's face with that slightly smug smile.

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Chapter 26 A Special Pikachu

"Professor Oak, what Pokémon did Ash get this year?" Without the usual polite greetings, pretense, and attempts to trick Professor Oak into revealing his research findings, Kazama Shiramo went straight to the point, not intending to give the old fox any chance to argue, slack off, or make jokes.

"This..." Professor Oak's smile gradually disappeared, and his old face looked extremely embarrassed.

Igope covered his face and walked to the side. He couldn't bear to watch anymore. It was so embarrassing. Although it might not be considered Professor Oak's fault, it was still unacceptable that Professor Oak's grandson took the Squirtle.

It all seems like something out of the ordinary, like a shady deal going too far.

And the most awkward thing is that Professor Oak ended up giving Ash a Pikachu! Pikachu!

This is what Egope Corner can't understand the most. Even though Ash missed the starter Pokémon arranged by the League, Egope Corner still remembers that Professor Oak's collection includes a Riolu with decent potential. Although Riolu's combat power was indeed relatively weak in the early stages and the training period was relatively long, Lucario after evolution is a truly powerful existence, and its appearance is also very good.

Professor Oak isn't a stingy person, so why would he hesitate to give that person's child a Riruo? Even if he didn't give them that Riruo, there were plenty of other options, but Professor Oak insisted on giving them a Pikachu! That Pokémon nicknamed "Electric Mouse," Egopehorn, is good for being cute, but in terms of combat power... maybe Professor Oak has some rather unconventional research.

Igope decided to slip away and get back to work. Staying here to watch the former Sinnoh champion lose his temper and beat up the most famous Pokémon professor in Kanto might sound exciting, but it's best not to get involved.

"Ash's Pokémon..." Professor Oak scratched his head awkwardly, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "That kid was too late, so he didn't get the starter Pokémon that the League would send out."

"Hoo—" Although he was mentally prepared, Kazama Shiromo still couldn't help but gasp. Pokémon with the potential to be at least Champion level were rare. Just thinking about it made him feel the pinch. Pokémon of this level were really rare, and starter Pokémon that were most suitable for novice trainers were even rarer.

"So what did you give Ash in the end, Professor Oak?" It's no longer time to dwell on these gains and losses. Kazama Shiramo felt that he needed to find out immediately what Pokémon Ash received. If it was a Pokémon that wasn't very beginner-friendly as a starter, then Kazama Shiramo needed to immediately find a suitable Pokémon and figure out a way to let Ash catch it 'accidentally'.

Honestly, what Kazama Shiramo is most worried about right now is if Professor Oak gives away a pseudo-legendary Pokémon to compensate Ash for his loss. That would be a huge problem. Given Professor Oak's status, it's not impossible that there's a Dratini hidden in this research institute.

However, the so-called starter is definitely not the case that the stronger the final Pokémon, the better, especially for pseudo-legendary Pokémon like Dragonite. Using one as the starter would actually be a disaster.

Even a genius like Du, as the heir of a dragon-taming family, could not possibly fail to obtain a mini dragon, yet he still started as a small fire dragon.

Because pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as well as the consistently powerful Dragon-type Pokémon, may ultimately possess terrifying power, but they all have an exceptionally long growth cycle.

Even with a trainer's dedicated and meticulous training, this cycle can be greatly shortened, but this long period can definitely wear down a trainer's most energetic years.

You can't possibly challenge a gym with a Dratini that can only roar, tack, and use electromagnetic waves.

Kazama Shiro looked at Professor Oak nervously, hoping that Professor Oak wouldn't lose his temper and give him a Dragon-type Pokémon. Even though he had Altaria from the League of Pokémon, he still suffered a lot when he started with Trapinch. Trapinch's growth rate in the early stages was outrageous, making it extremely difficult for him.

"I gave Ash a Pikachu..."

"Great! It's neither a pseudo-legendary Pokémon nor a Dragon-type Pokémon, nor even a Pokémon of the level of Lucario or Abra." Kazama Shiramo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Wait, something's not right? Pikachu?

Kazama Shiramo was somewhat taken aback: "Professor Oak, am I mistaken about something? Is the Pikachu you're talking about that Pikachu?"

"It's Pikachu, the one known as the electric mouse."

"You mean that Pikachu that starts as Pichu, evolves into Pikachu, and finally evolves into Raichu, right?"

"Yes, that's the Pikachu!"

Dr. Oak WCNM!

This is the truest reflection of Kazama Shiramo's inner feelings; yes, only "CNM" can describe his emotions.

He still remembered this Pokémon; it was very cute, nicknamed Electric Mouse, and would occasionally appear in performance-style contests like the Grand Contest. Its adorable appearance also made it quite popular.

However, it's not that Kazama Shiramo has any prejudice against this kind of Pokémon. When this Pokémon is still Pichu, its combat power is ridiculously weak. It also lacks the intelligence of Pokémon like Togepi, Acer, Ralts, etc. Even when it eventually evolves into Raichu with the help of a Thunder Stone, its performance is still very average. It is not much stronger than Rattata on the roadside, and it cannot provide the team with enough control ability like Butterfree, the final evolution of Caterpie.

Aside from exceptionally high-potential individuals, this Pokémon is almost entirely devoid of any remarkable abilities. How did Ash manage to acquire such a Pokémon?

Kazama Shiramo gently placed his hand on Professor Oak's shoulder, revealing a very sly smile: "Professor Oak, could you please explain this to me properly?"

If you can't explain it clearly, you might not be able to leave this research institute alive today. To avoid Professor Oak reacting in advance, Kazama Shiramo very cunningly didn't say the second half of the sentence.

Professor Oak looked hesitant and frustrated. After thinking for a long time, he finally said, "That Pikachu is a very, very special Pikachu. You could say it's a very unique individual."

After thinking for a moment, Kazama Shiramo asked incredulously, "A Pikachu with champion-level potential?"

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Chapter 27: Pikachu with Infinite Energy Storage?

If it were a Champion-level Pikachu, then Professor Oak's choice would be understandable and barely justifiable. However, putting aside the fact that Kazama Shiramo has never heard of a Champion-level Pikachu, why didn't Professor Oak leave a Champion-level Pikachu to his grandson?

"No, that's not it." Professor Oak wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, having a persistent feeling that he was unlikely to leave the lab alive today.

"A Pikachu with the potential of a Champion?" Kazama Shiramo frowned. If it was a Pikachu with the potential of a Champion, then it was barely acceptable. Although even if a Pokémon like Pikachu had the potential of a Champion, it was still considered rather useless in his eyes. However, as long as it could help Ash gain a foothold in the rookie stage and stay ahead of his peers, there would be enough time to catch and train the remaining Pokémon. Kazama Shiramo was confident that he could find a pseudo-legendary Pokémon to support Ash.

"Not really." Professor Oak's smile was somewhat forced, as if he were about to be raped by Mud but still had to pretend to laugh.

Alright, Professor Oak can be dragged out and executed. Pikachu doesn't even have the potential to be a Champion. As for whether its potential is Gym Leader level or Elite level or something, Kazama Shiramo doesn't care. It's meaningless. The fundamental reason is that he doesn't care.

Seeing Kazama Shiramo's face gradually darken, Professor Oak broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly explained, "The reason I said no is because that Pikachu's potential is truly immeasurable."

"Who are you kidding, Professor Oak? You're practically the most authoritative expert in the entire Kanto region when it comes to Pokémon. How could there be a Pokémon whose potential you can't even estimate? Is that Pikachu Arceus's illegitimate child?" Kazama Shiramo gave him a look that said, "You think I'm kidding a three-year-old?" He felt that Professor Oak was becoming more and more unreliable, or rather, that he had lost his integrity as he got older.

Professor Oak was somewhat amused and exasperated: "Hey Bai Mo, let me go first, and I'll talk to you slowly, okay?"

Thinking that even if Professor Oak rode a Dragonite, he couldn't outrun him who could teleport, and even if Professor Oak called Lance to suppress him, he was confident that he could take down this Flying-type Elite Four member with Ho-Oh and Flygon on his waist. So Kazama Shiramo decided to let go of the guy and listen to his explanation.

Professor Oak, now free, cleared his throat, intending to have a proper talk and salvage his positive image: "You may not know or have researched this, but the most important part of Pikachu, which is known as the electric mouse, is the two electric sacs on its face that store electricity."

"The amount of electricity stored in each Pikachu's sac is different, and the capacity of the sac is one of the important criteria for judging the potential of a Pikachu."

"The Pikachu I gave Ash, although its potential in all stats is at most at the Gym level, and it might be slightly better in Agility and Guts, that is absolutely not the reason I gave Ash a Pikachu."

"Is that Pikachu's electric sac special?" Kazama Shiramo wasn't stupid; Professor Oak's hints were so obvious that he could understand what Professor Oak meant.

"It's very special, that Pikachu is very special!" Professor Oak's eyes gleamed with the excitement typical of a researcher talking about a scientific achievement!

"That was a special case I discovered by chance. That Pikachu's electric sac didn't have a storage limit, or rather, I've tried countless times but still haven't been able to explore the Pikachu's maximum shrinking limit! This means that, given enough space, that Pikachu theoretically has infinite possibilities!"

Seeing Professor Oak's excited eyes, Kazama Shiramo frankly disagreed: "In the end, these are just Professor Oak's personal judgments. Even if that Pikachu really has the possibility of infinite energy storage, infinite potential, and can even be compared to the legendary Victini with infinite power, it's still only theoretical."

"Compared to the legendary Pokémon that have been proven countless times, the potential of this Pikachu is still unknown. Even if that Pikachu really has the potential to store unlimited power as you say, it's still unknown how much combat power such a restrictive characteristic can exert in the unpredictable reality of battle!" A glint flashed in Kazama Shiramo's eyes. As a trainer with absolutely rich practical experience, he was thinking about how much potential this Pikachu had and how much help it could provide to Ash during his current rookie phase.

Pikachu, Pikachu...

A thought flashed through Kazama Shiramo's mind, and his gaze toward Professor Oak became more cautious: "Since it's already a Pikachu that has evolved to the second stage, what is its level?"

"That's also why I gave Ash that Pikachu. Compared to other starter Pokémon, that Pikachu's level is already quite high, so Ash will have some advantages in the early stages." Professor Oak chuckled awkwardly. He didn't dare say that he had just thought of this, feeling like he had gone a bit too far.

"Let me think about it." Kazama Shiramo pondered how friendly this Pikachu would be to new trainers, and then, after thinking about it for a while, he decided that it was better to just get rid of Professor Oak.

That Pikachu is a slightly higher level, but Kazama Shiramo believes that Ash's talent will definitely be able to handle it, so it's not a big problem. As for the Pikachu's training cycle, it's relatively short, and it's even possible that the Pikachu that evolves with the Thunder Stone can quickly reach its full potential in battle. Although this Pikachu might not be as good later on due to being forced to grow too fast, very few trainers can start without any flaws.

After eliminating these problems, there is only one thing to worry about.

Dojo battles!

Yes, after leaving Pallet Town and going through a short period of adjustment, Ash will have to face his first Gym challenge. And the first Gym Ash will face after leaving Pallet Town will be the Pewter Gym!

Brock, the current gym leader of Pewter Gym, just inherited the gym from his father. In terms of strength, he is not very powerful; in fact, he could be considered a relatively weak gym leader.

Furthermore, gym leaders will sometimes go easy on trainers based on their skill level, but the biggest problem is:

Almost all the Pokémon at Pewter City Gym are Rock-type!

Using a Pikachu to challenge a Rock-type Gym is like a hellish challenge for a novice trainer!

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Chapter 28 Asuna only wants one person's forgiveness.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with the Pewter City Gym itself; in fact, it's quite friendly to new trainers.

After all, the starter Pokémon, whether it's Squirtle or Bulbasaur, can provide a good challenge experience when challenging Pewter City Gym. Even if they fail, their stat advantages make it seem like a fair fight. Even if it's a battle of weaklings, it can at least provide children with a relatively good gaming experience.

Yes, it's like watching VG play against TOP, they're evenly matched opponents!

Even Charmander, which is weak to Rock-type Gym Leaders, can learn a move called Steel Claw at lower levels that allows them to easily challenge Rock-type Gym Leaders!

It's manageable to deal with.

However, Ash's starter Pokémon is Pikachu, an electric mouse, which is inherently weak to Electric-type Pokémon like Onix and Geodude! Kazama Shiramo was already having a headache thinking about this. What way could Pikachu possibly fight Onix? Unless it's an absolute level advantage, there's basically no way. And very few Pokémon like Pikachu can learn Steel Tail.

Judging by the time, several days have passed since the start date. Ash should have arrived in Pewter City by now. It seems too late to stop Ash. We can only hope that the kid won't be discouraged by the failure.

Discarding Professor Oak, that useless piece of trash, Kazama Shiramo impatiently took out his communicator and quickly searched through his contacts, finding a long-forgotten name—Damaranchi.

The chairman of the Pokémon League, the most respected elder in the entire league.

"President."

"It's amazing, Bai Mo, that you would actually contact me on your own initiative." An aged voice came from the communicator, carrying a kind smile, yet also an air of solemn authority that made people unconsciously respect it.

"President Damaranchi, I have a favor to ask of you." Without beating around the bush, Kazama Shiramo knew very well that it would be pointless to try to outsmart this old man.

"Tell me what it is, Qing. It's rare for you to ask me for a favor."

"The Alliance should still have some of the three starter Pokémon they sent this year left, right? You know what I mean, those with potential at the Champion level or above!"

……

"Why would he want this? If it were for his child, Sephiroth would have already made arrangements. The starter Pokémon sent there should all have top-tier potential."

"Something unexpected happened." Kazama Shiromo sighed. Why should he have to clean up the mess that Professor Oak made? "Ash didn't get the starter Pokémon. Instead, his first Pokémon was a Pikachu."