I opened a restaurant in the Pokémon world.

The tech tree in the Pokémon world has always been very interesting, with some advanced technologies and some outdated ones. Cargo ships are one of the more backward technologies. Moreover, shipping in this world is not cheap because an environmental maintenance fee needs to be paid. Therefore, the price of shipping is naturally much higher than in the previous world. The environmental maintenance fee collected by the League is specifically used to protect the marine environment, which is something that has been done.

However, because of these high transportation costs, the price of ingredients transported by ship has also risen accordingly. Heath suddenly felt that even if the future Red Lotus Town was not destroyed by the volcano, it probably wouldn't last long, since the price of a meal was too high.

“…You’re definitely not a local. We locals get subsidies from the Alliance when we buy groceries, and the prices after the subsidies are about the same as in other places…” The uncle kept talking, and Heath was a little amused and exasperated. This uncle was really too enthusiastic, but Heath didn’t dislike his enthusiasm. After all, it had resolved some of Heath’s doubts.

Instead of buying vegetables, Heath went to the seafood section and bought a large amount of fresh seafood. The seafood was very cheap here, so Heath naturally wanted to buy more. As for vegetables, Heath still had some in his storage room, enough for use in Red Lotus Town, so he didn't buy any expensive vegetables. Heath planned to buy vegetables when he arrived in other cities.

"Hey, Master, there are Corphish here!" Haruka pointed to a vegetable vendor's stall. Heath glanced at it and saw a small pool with many Corphish in it. There was a price tag on it, and one Corphish cost 188 League Coins. The price wasn't too expensive, considering that Corphish were quite heavy. However, looking at those Water-type Pokémon, Heath couldn't help but scratch his head.

"Do you want to eat it?" Hiss's expression was a little strange. In this world, Corphish the Lobster is naturally edible. It tastes similar to a regular lobster, but the meat is said to be firmer, probably because they are active. Moreover, the League encourages eating Corphish the Lobster because their reproductive ability is terrifying. If it is not restricted, they will quickly multiply to an enormous number, thus affecting other Pokémon and creatures. Even Crawdex is on the list of edible Pokémon.

"Yeah! My dad used to make lemon lobster for me, it was super delicious!" Xiaoyao nodded. Seeing this, Heath also bought a Grunt Lobster to take back. On the way, he was mentally preparing himself, after all, this time he was actually eating a Pokémon, and his childhood memories were shattered. However, Heath quickly adjusted his state of mind. After all, he had been in this world for so long, and he was somewhat prepared for these things.

Farfetch'd remained calm. Heath was more concerned about Farfetch'd's opinion, and only after seeing that Farfetch'd had no objections did Heath breathe a sigh of relief. He took the lobster soldier to the food cart and then planned to make a unique breakfast. He intended to use lobster meat to make this breakfast, part of which would be used to give May lemon lobster meat, while the rest would be made into lobster noodles for the other Pokémon.

"Hoo..." Heath took a deep breath, then licked his lips, silently picked up the cleaver, looked at the lobster soldier in front of him, adjusted his state, and decided that he could start making lemon lobster meat now.

Chapter 989 An Unexpected Guest

Heath carried the dishes out, his expression somewhat strange, but he didn't say anything. He calmly placed the food on the table, and it was almost time to start breakfast. Although this breakfast was a little odd, since it was made with Garchomp meat, to be honest, after removing the shells, Heath felt that it was actually quite similar to a regular Boston lobster, with no major differences. In fact, the meat was firmer. In his previous life, it would definitely have been the best lobster variety, but unfortunately, this was the world of Pokémon.

Heath was eating noodles with chopsticks, while May was eating lemon lobster meat with rice. Heath had seen people eat rice for breakfast before, so he wasn't too surprised. However, when he ate the lobster meat, his expression became a little strange. To be honest, it was the first time he had eaten Pokémon meat that he had made himself, and that he had killed it himself. But it didn't taste bad at all. In fact, it tasted better than usual, so Heath calmed down.

"How does it taste?" Heath asked, looking at Haruka, who was sitting opposite him. Zoroark and Kirlia were always beside Heath; the two little ones loved to stick close to him, and Heath was used to it. Zoroark especially liked to sit on his right, which, according to Zoroark, was a matter of status. Kirlia, on the other hand, preferred to sit on Heath's left, saying that sitting there allowed her to hear his heartbeat more clearly. Ah…

This is a bit scary, but the fact that Kirlian isn't a yandere saves Hiss a lot of trouble. If Kirlian were a yandere, it would be troublesome, and Hiss would have to worry about his own safety.

"Master, it's delicious!" Xiaoyao said happily. Eating her master's cooking always gave her the feeling of eating at home, which made Xiaoyao, who was a little sad last night because she missed home, feel much better. When Heath saw this, he also smiled. Of course, he made this dish according to Xiaoyao's requirements for food. The reason was that Heath had heard what Snorlax said to him when he was brushing his teeth in the morning.

……

"...Heath, that girl cried for a long time under the covers last night." Heath was brushing his teeth when he heard the telepathic message from Snorlax. Heath admitted he was a little stunned. Goodness, May was right next to him, but she didn't seem to have cried at all last night. She looked perfectly normal. It was surprising that this little girl was so good at adjusting her mindset. As for her crying under the covers because she was homesick, Heath thought it wasn't strange considering her age. After all, May was only ten years old, and it was normal for her to miss home.

Heath had also seen a college roommate cry her eyes out because she was homesick. The roommate was an adult at the time, but she still did that. So there's nothing wrong with a ten-year-old girl crying because she's homesick.

However, Heath still intended to do something for Haruka to alleviate her homesickness. Heath knew that sometimes longing could indeed become an illness, and that's what mental illness is all about.

Unexpectedly, the opportunity came so quickly, which is why Heath bought a Lobster Soldier.

After having breakfast, Heath drove his food truck to the location where he planned to set up his stall: the Pokémon House where Professor Fuji used to live. However, the Pokémon House still looked normal and showed no signs of being abandoned. Heath looked at the building in front of him, then returned to his food truck, took down the "Closed" sign, and began his business for the day.

"Master, there's nobody here. Are we still going to run our business here?" Xiaoyao was a little confused. After all, there really wasn't a soul in sight. She didn't know why her master would set up a stall here.

“Well, it’s pretty much the same in other places, and the competition around the gym is fierce. I’m not particularly short of money, so I’ll let them do the good business.” Heath smiled. Although business around the gym has always been good, it is precisely because of that that the area around the gym has always been a highly competitive place. People are very eager to go there, especially since this is Cinnabar Town, a city built on a small island.

Heath had been to Pallet Town before, so he knew very well that towns like this didn't really have much business. After all, most people could cook at home, and most of the customers who did come to eat were people who regularly ate at the same restaurants. Heath didn't encounter many customers in Pallet Town, and he was quite relaxed every day. This was why Heath chose to do business in Crimson Lotus Town, because he planned to take a break there.

"Master, you're such a nice person." Xiaoyao's eyes narrowed with laughter. Heath shrugged, and just as he was about to say something, the door of the food cart was pushed open, and a man walked in. He was carrying a backpack and wearing a full set of mountaineering equipment, giving off the vibe of a male mountaineer. In the Pokémon world, there are indeed quite a few male mountaineers. The mountaineering industry in this world is very developed. However, unlike in the games, most of these mountaineers carry a Pokémon that knows flying moves, which helps them avoid being killed in the event of an accidental fall.

Heath even knew that some high mountains required climbers to have flying Pokémon so that they wouldn't die if they made a mistake. It was a hard and fast rule. However, Heath thought this rule was pretty good. Moreover, if he had flying Pokémon in his previous life, he guessed that no one would die in the Extreme Challenge. Red Bull was overjoyed.

"Would you like something to eat, sir?" Zoroark approached with a smile. The man had also taken off his sunglasses, but Heath's expression turned strange. For some reason, he felt that the man in front of him looked familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before. This feeling was very strange, and Heath couldn't figure out where he had seen this man before.

"Hello, what do you have to eat?" The man's voice was very magnetic, with a deep, resonant quality. However, Heath looked at the man with even more confusion. This face... what was this face like...?

Xiao Zhi?

Chapter 990 Homesick Food

It wasn't Ash, but the man's face looked almost exactly like Ash's, which left Heath somewhat bewildered, somewhat like when he first saw Brock and his father. However, this did remind Heath of something. Could this man be Ash's father? The one who almost never appeared in the anime and games? Heath thought this was quite possible, after all, the man really looked too much like Ash. If he stood next to Ash, he would definitely be mistaken for Ash's father or something.

"Esteemed guest, we have most of our food items here. Please feel free to order." Zoroark didn't seem to recognize how different the man before her was. She simply inquired gently. It has to be said that under Kirlia's powerful abilities, Zoroark has become much more diligent at work. Hiss is quite satisfied with this, since Zoroark was always very diligent at work, but now she's even more so, seemingly trying to regain her dignity as a senior colleague. Hiss approves of this.

After all, such healthy competition is a good thing. Although Hiss thinks it will be difficult for Zoroark to reach Kirlia's level, Kirlia is a Psychic-type Pokémon. Using Psychic powers to entertain guests is really too much of a cheat. Hiss even thinks that if he has to entertain a large number of guests again in the future, he will undoubtedly choose Kirlia to take the place, since only Kirlia can handle so many guests.

Heath stroked his chin and glanced at the man's description of his demands for food.

Favorite flavors: All

Disliked tastes: None

[Food requirements: I want to eat traditional Kanto cuisine, the taste of home]

It's very simple, but this isn't the first time Heath has encountered this kind of taste preference. Heath has sometimes seen this when entertaining guests before, which isn't strange. There are always people who aren't picky about food, or even very picky. For these people, as long as it's not too bad, they can eat it. However, this man who looks like Ash has rather peculiar requirements for food. Heath guesses that this man has probably been traveling for a long time, which is why he wants to eat traditional Kanto cuisine.

It is said that those who travel far from home are homesick. In their past lives, some people who studied or worked away from home also expressed their homesickness by missing the food of their hometown. This is quite normal. Not everyone's homesickness is about missing the scenery of their hometown. It can only be said that homesickness is a more complex emotion. They often need something to rely on, something that can truly express their grief. It can be a person, a landscape, an object, or even food.

"Then, do you know Kanto-style hot pot?" Sure enough, the man mentioned a very common and famous dish from the Kanto region. In fact, the first dish that comes to mind when people think of the Kanto region is Kanto-style hot pot, a dish similar to hot pot but not quite.

Zoroark looked at Heath, who nodded, and then Zoroark began collecting the money, while Heath turned to prepare the Kanto pot for the customer.

The so-called Kanto hot pot, in Heath's view, is more like a large pot of stew. The ingredients are placed in a pot, cooked, and then served. The only special feature is the addition of Kanto sauce, and the flavor is relatively mild. Nothing else is added except for the Kanto sauce. Lemon is also required. Heath once considered whether to use lemon juice as a substitute, but the resulting Kanto hot pot lacked some flavor. At that time, Heath knew that lemon was truly irreplaceable.

Lemon peel is actually a bit bitter, but this slight bitterness, when incorporated into the Kanto pot, gives the entire pot a unique flavor, which is the soul of the Kanto pot. Heath abandoned his innovative ideas and honestly chose the original solution.

"Master, why do you put lemon slices in?" Haruka was standing next to Heath watching, and Farfetch'd was also standing with its arms crossed. Its competition wasn't over yet, but it had already advanced. However, the food show was still slowly airing, and there was still some time before the finals started. Moreover, the staff from that TV station had called before, saying that the finals would be arranged to be broadcast live. Heath didn't say anything about it.

This is not surprising. Food shows have been very popular lately, and some people are spreading rumors online that there might be behind-the-scenes manipulation or rigging. So it's normal for the production team to switch to a live broadcast. However, this means that Da Long Duck might have to go up against that guy who calls himself the God of Cookery. This makes Heath a little unhappy. That guy who calls himself the God of Cookery is too flamboyant. He especially likes to show off in front of the media. He doesn't seem like a chef. He's more like an actor.

But it's hard to say that the other party is really that unique. Heath knows that there have been quite a few strange guys on previous competition shows. If you didn't know better, you would think they were some kind of weirdo. But their cooking skills are indeed good, although they still can't compare to the scallion duck.

"Because this is Kanto Nabe. If it's not done this way, it's not Kanto Nabe." Heath answered Haruka's question calmly. He noticed that sometimes some recipes look strange, but these strange recipes cannot be changed. If even the slightest change is made, the taste of the whole dish will change drastically and become unpalatable. No wonder the recipes for some signature dishes are sometimes strictly controlled. After all, the saying "a small mistake can lead to a huge error" applies to the culinary world.

"Huh? Lemon peel tastes so bitter." Xiaoyao still couldn't understand, but that's normal. In a child's mind, bitterness is often hard to accept. Medicine tastes bitter. Xiaoyao had taken Chinese medicine when she was sick before, and it was so bitter that she cried loudly.

“Xiaoyao, you should know that sometimes bitterness is also a flavor of life. Moreover, it is precisely because of this slight sourness and bitterness that the whole Kanto pot becomes a real Kanto pot.” Heath smiled. When he was a child, he did not like to eat bitter melon. He thought that eating bitter melon was like eating shit. However, he grew up to like eating bitter melon. Although he still frowned a little when he ate it because of its bitterness, he still finished it.

Life is much more bitter than bitter melon.

Chapter 991 Ash's Father

A Kanto pot doesn't take long to prepare, and Hiss quickly finished it. He then had Zoroark take it over, while Hiss followed behind. He had some questions he wanted to ask. Normally, Hiss wasn't someone who cared too much about these things, but this man looked so much like Ash, practically Ash growing up. Hiss was really curious about the man's identity, so he decided to go and ask. Otherwise, Hiss felt he wouldn't be able to sleep all night; his curiosity was like a kitten stirring in his heart, making it impossible for him to feel at ease.

Heath admitted that he was indeed a very curious person.

"Hiss...that smells so familiar..." The man looked at the Kanto pot with delight, but he also noticed Heath beside him. He knew Heath was the owner, so the man was a little curious as to why Heath was here. Did this restaurant also have a habit of the head chef asking customers for their feedback on the food? But the problem was, he hadn't even started eating yet...

"Hello, I'm the head chef of Heath's Kitchen. Do you know Ash?" Heath finally asked. He really couldn't sleep if he didn't ask. He was so curious about this question that he wanted to find out if this man knew Ash and if the other person was the one he had guessed.

"Huh?" The man was taken aback. He really hadn't expected that Heath hadn't come to ask this question, but instead had asked about someone else. But when Heath's little kitchen was mentioned, the man thought of something else. It was a little story that his lover had told him when he was on the phone with his family before. However, he was busy at the time, so he didn't listen very carefully and didn't remember it. But now, when he heard this name, something came to mind. The memory seemed to have been released from the dead and resurrected, surging back into his mind.

"Ah, hello, you must be Mr. Heath? I'm Ash's father, my name is Yaping!" Yaping quickly stood up and extended his hand. He remembered that Hanako had mentioned Mr. Heath before. Mr. Heath had a good relationship with Ash and had even helped Ash when he impulsively went out to find Pokémon. He could be considered Ash's benefactor. Hanako had also told him to thank Mr. Heath if he ever met him again. However, he was traveling at the time. He never expected to run into him here. Although he had seen the sign outside, he only felt that it was somewhat familiar. Now he finally remembered.

Heath paused for a moment, but still reached out and shook hands with the other man. He really didn't expect that the man in front of him was Ash's father, and that his name was Yaping. This was quite unexpected. However, the name Yaping sounded a bit strange, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

However, Sheath didn't think too much about it, after all, the person in front of her was Ash's father! You know, Ash's father has always been a mystery in the anime, he has never appeared, and everyone has made many guesses about his identity. Some people think it is Professor Oak, after all, Professor Oak cares about Ash a lot. However, after coming to this world, Sheath knew that Professor Oak was not Ash's father. The reason why Professor Oak cared about Ash was because he was entrusted by Ash's father, plus Ash's sincerity towards Pokémon.

However, Professor Oak and Ash's mother still created a lot of strange memes, such as the claim that Professor Oak sent Ash's Pokémon on a trip so that his daughter, Hanako, could stay home alone. But Heath can assure you that this is absolutely a rumor; Professor Oak is a gentleman.

The question of who Ash's father is has always been a topic of much discussion.

Some people even think Ash's father is Giovanni, others think he's a legendary Pokémon, there are all sorts of theories, but everyone knows that Ash's father is also a trainer, because in the anime Ash's mother Hanako once mentioned that she wanted Ash to become a trainer who surpassed his father and grandfather. However, Heath never expected that Ash's father was the one right in front of him.

Heath couldn't help but take another look at Yaping. The man was quite tall and his appearance was indeed similar to Ash's. His skin was a bit dark, probably from being out in the sun for a long time, but he was very strong. He also had six Poké Balls around his waist. Overall, he was a rather ordinary man. There were so many people like him in the Pokémon world. He was very common. He never expected that the man was Ash's father, the protagonist of this world.

"Hello Mr. Yaping, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Heath." Heath was also very polite. Although Heath admitted that he was excited for a moment after learning that the other party was indeed Ash's father, it was just a moment and then it was over. After all, compared with Ash's legendary journey, Ash's father was too ordinary. However, this probably helped Heath solve a question that had been bothering him for a long time, which was who Ash's father was. Now Heath knew.

"Thank you so much. Hanako told me that Ash went out to look for wild Pokémon before, and if it weren't for you..." Yaping was very enthusiastic, and then took something out of his backpack and handed it to Heath. Heath was not planning to accept it at first, but Yaping insisted that Heath take it, so Heath had no choice but to accept it. However, after accepting it, Heath admitted that the thing was indeed quite peculiar.

According to Mr. Yaping, this item is an energy crystal from the Galar region. Yes, it's the kind of thing that can trigger Dynamax in Pokémon. However, all the energy inside this thing has been exhausted, so it doesn't have the ability to make Pokémon Dynamax. But it is still a very rare collectible. In the Galar region, crystals that have been depleted of energy are usually taken away. Yaping went through a lot of trouble to get his hands on one.

Heath and Yaping exchanged pleasantries before returning to the kitchen. He watched Yaping begin to eat, a strange feeling creeping into his heart. He hadn't expected that the problem of Ash's father, which had troubled so many people for so long, would be solved by him. This was truly…

“Ya Ping? This name… I remember there was someone who wielded the power of aura, whose name was something like Aaron or something, and Ash also has the power of aura…” Hiss fell into deep thought.

Chapter 992 Little Invisible

[You hosted Yaping, and in return, you received a pair of glasses that were barely noticeable.]

Heath was taken aback. Giving gifts to guests was within his expectations, but he hadn't expected that Yaping would give him something like this: what was this "inconspicuous glasses"? Heath was a little confused, but fortunately, the system had a special explanation for these items. He only needed to take out the glasses and take a look to roughly understand their purpose. Heath quickly found the reward he received: a pair of very ordinary-looking black-rimmed glasses.

Heath took it in his hand and examined it. First of all, he was certain that this was definitely not a pair of glasses that amplified the power of Dark-type moves. After all, glasses that amplified Dark-type moves were called Black Glasses, while this one was called Glasses That Are Not Easily Detected. Seeing this, Heath roughly guessed the purpose of the glasses.

[The Inconspicuous Glasses: Why is it that Superman never reveals his identity when he changes clothes and wears these glasses? It's because they possess a mysterious power! Wearing these glasses will make you appear ordinary, making it difficult for others to discover your identity.]

Heath's lips twitched when he saw it. This reward was indeed quite unique. But thinking about it carefully, Heath remembered that Superman had almost never revealed his identity after putting on the glasses. Although some people had tried to test him, Superman had always managed to fool them. Of course, in the Justice League later on, Superman's identity was not a secret to the members of the Justice League. Everyone knew Superman's true identity. However, this thing would still be helpful to Heath. After all, although Heath's popularity had decreased a lot recently, he would still occasionally encounter some overly enthusiastic people when he went out to buy groceries. Wearing these glasses would probably help alleviate this problem.

However, Heath thinks it's unlikely that Superman will never be exposed, since both Marvel and DC have a multiverse concept, so in some strange universes, Superman's identity may never be a secret.

Regardless, Hiss was quite satisfied with the reward. Although it wasn't particularly powerful, it was very useful to him.

"Mr. Yaping, your son Ash is about to embark on his journey. Aren't you planning to give him a Pokémon?" Hiss asked Mr. Yaping with some curiosity. To be honest, Hiss didn't usually ask many questions of people he was meeting for the first time, since they weren't very familiar with each other yet. But Hiss couldn't help it; he was genuinely curious about Yaping, and the other man was elusive. Hiss didn't even know why he had run into this man near the Pokémon shop in Cinnabar Town. Ash's mother, Hanako, had only mentioned that her husband was a trainer who often traveled to other places to record and search for rare Pokémon.

However, most trainer parents will deliberately leave a Pokémon for their child, especially if the child is about to embark on a journey. Ash is an exception, though. Ash's Pokémon came from Professor Oak. If this could be considered as Ape taking care of his child, what happened after that? Ape completely disappeared from Ash's life afterward, seemingly ignoring his son. If it weren't for this, Hiss wouldn't even know that Ash was Ape's son, and would probably think that Ash had a grudge against Ape, which is why he was treated this way.

"I won't bother with this. I've already contacted Professor Oak and asked him to keep an eye out for me. Besides, the encounter between trainers and Pokémon is the true meaning of travel. If we parents pave the way for everything, Ash won't have a happy journey." Yaping said with a smile. In just a short while, Yaping had finished the Kanto hot pot that Hishis had made. He ate very quickly, which made Hishis a little worried about whether his stomach could handle it. After all, eating too fast often causes stomach problems and can lead to chronic gastritis.

"I see. Professor Oak is indeed an outstanding Pokémon Professor." Heath smiled. Professor Oak's ability to train Pokémon is beyond question. In fact, the League recognizes Professor Oak as a Pokémon breeder, and a very outstanding one at that. This shows that Professor Oak's strength is quite impressive. If Ash gets a Pokémon from Professor Oak, there seems to be nothing to worry about.

Hiss glanced at Mr. Yapin's waist, where there were six Poké Balls, all of them Luxury Balls, which were quite eye-catching. Luxury Balls in this world are still quite expensive, after all, the biggest difference of Luxury Balls is that the internal environment is very good, and Pokémon will be very comfortable inside. Hiss had considered whether to get Luxury Balls for his Pokémon, but considering that he rarely had time to put his Pokémon in them, he gave up the idea.

It's clear that Mr. Yaping is quite fond of his Pokémon. Heath, who has written about this series, is curious about what kind of Pokémon Mr. Yaping has. Heath heard from Ash's mother, Hanako, that Ash's father was a very skilled trainer, so Ash's goal is to surpass his father and become a Pokémon Master. If that's the case, then even if Mr. Yaping isn't a Pokémon Master, he's probably at least a Champion-level trainer.

Unfortunately, Hiss didn't know much about this because it hadn't been mentioned. Although Hiss was curious about what Pokémon Yapin had caught, he didn't press the matter further.

"By the way, Mr. Heath, do you know where Professor Fuji has moved to?" Mr. Yaping suddenly remembered something and asked quickly. Heath was taken aback. Judging from Yaping's expression, could it be that Ash's father knew Professor Fuji? This was truly a rare thing. He hadn't expected Yaping to have such a wide network of connections.

"Dr. Fuji? I heard yesterday when I came up that Dr. Fuji was moving out, and it seems to be related to Nebula Technology Corporation." Heath explained briefly. Ms. Musashi had mentioned that she worked at Nebula Technology Corporation, so Heath just said that. Heath had looked into Nebula Technology Corporation and found that it was a high-tech research company, probably a cover for Team Rocket's identity. It has to be said that Team Rocket is very good at disguising their identities; most people really wouldn't think there's a connection between the two.

Chapter 993 The Birth of Mewtwo

This is what a dark organization should do. Heath highly approves of Giovanni's methods. This kind of organization, which appears to be a technology company but is actually a dark organization, is much better than those two idiots in the neighboring Hoenn region. When Heath went to the Hoenn region, he learned about the villains Team Magma and Team Aqua. It can be said that these two organizations were able to survive entirely because they could run away and didn't cause much trouble. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been too difficult for the League to catch them. It can be said that Archie and his group were able to succeed in causing trouble in the end largely because they were able to run away quickly and their base was well hidden.

“Nebula Technology.” Mr. Yaping looked somewhat confused, as if he didn’t know what Nebula Technology was. Heath wasn’t surprised, since Team Rocket’s public identity was actually a relatively unknown technology company, though they had still produced some interesting high-tech products. The most famous of these was the Pokémon identifier developed by Nebula Technology, which could identify wild Pokémon and import them into the Pokédex database to obtain their Pokédex information.

After learning about this, Heath suspected that Team Rocket had created such a high-tech gadget to obtain information and intelligence about rare Pokémon in order to make it easier for them to capture them. And sure enough, the more Heath thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

"Do you know Mr. Yaping?" Heath asked with some curiosity. Although Yaping seemed completely unaware of the situation, he figured it wouldn't be a problem to ask casually.

"Professor Oak mentioned that when he was creating the Pokédex, he ultimately used Nebula Technology's camera. They hold several patents, and their accuracy in identifying Pokémon is the highest." Yaping nodded. He had heard Professor Oak mention this before, since the Pokédex is arguably Professor Oak's proudest invention, so he naturally had some impression of it. It was also around that time that Yaping first heard the name Nebula Technology.

Heath nodded thoughtfully; it seemed the Rockets were hiding something deeper than he had imagined.

……

"Dr. Fuji, we are very interested in your research." At this moment, on an unnamed island, Apollo was smiling at the man in front of him. The man was Dr. Fuji, whom the leader had instructed to treat with utmost respect. Although Apollo did not think highly of these researchers, the man was, after all, an important figure requested by the leader, so he still kept a very humble attitude.

"...Could you please let me see the samples? I've heard that you... I'd like to see your research progress." Dr. Fuji was very nervous, his hands tightly gripping his briefcase. He looked at the Team Rocket officer in front of him with some fear, but still bravely voiced his thoughts.