Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

Seeing Natsuno rush in and immediately push for progress, Sakaki's eyes twitched slightly.

"We already have news, so please be patient."

Sakaki was filled with regret. He should have known better than to rush Natsuno's progress. Now he was being pressured several times a day. Who could stand that?

If Daigo knew what Giovanni was thinking, he would definitely consider him a close friend.

Daigo had to be called by Natsuno several times a day to urge him to finish the machine; he was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Xia Ye nodded: "That's good. Please hurry. The latest machine from Devon will be delivered in a couple of days."

"We've directly added gene editing capabilities. Do you know what that means, boss?"

"We can start gene editing now. Once we get Mew's fur, we can start creating Mewtwo!"

Giovanni's eyes seemed to light up: "But is it really impossible to recreate the Mew gene using Ditto's genes?"

Natsuno shook his head: "I suspect that legendary Pokémon and mythical Pokémon possess traits that ordinary Pokémon do not have."

"Perhaps there is some strong difference in genes, it would be best to get the dream fur."

"The Dream Gene obtained from fossils was eventually used to breed Ditto, and I suspect that it was because it lacked this trait."

Sakaki nodded, trusting the professional's judgment, and then looked at Naz.

"Now that you're back for the time being, why don't you go help out at Mew's place?"

Sabrina frowned: "I won't help you catch Pokémon, that was agreed upon from the beginning."

Sakaki shook his head: "I just need you to help me get Mew's fur. Mew is not easy to catch, and I've failed many times already."

Naz thought for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, but I'll continue my vacation tomorrow night."

Suddenly, Xia Ye had a brilliant idea. Wasn't this a golden opportunity to go on a field mission?

"By the way, boss, let Dr. Fuji and me go to the site too."

"The first-generation machines we're using now are far too inefficient; they're not even a fraction as good as the newly developed second-generation machines."

"Fuji and I will go to help collect hair at the scene; we won't interfere with your operation."

Sakaki glanced at Natsuno, recalling how Natsuno had urged him to grow his dreamy fur several times a day, and his head started to ache.

"Then go ahead, and we look forward to your return with good news."

After leaving the office, Natsuno went straight to the laboratory, leaving Natsume to wait outside at the door.

"Dr. Fuji, hold on, good news!"

"Dexwin will send over the second-generation machine in a couple of days. It's very powerful! The kind that can label every single base!"

"The current generation of aircraft is simply too inadequate, so we'll abandon it for now and have other plans!"

To ensure that Dr. Fuji would accompany him on field missions, Natsuno devised a clever plan.

“Sakaki wants us to follow him to the locations where Mew is said to appear to search for any Mew fur that might be present. Let’s go.”

Fuji thought about it. Although he was even more looking forward to the arrival of the second-generation aircraft, he also knew that it would take time.

"Alright, I'll go with you then. We can't just stay in the lab all the time!"

I helped Fuji load some tweezers, magnifying glasses, and other tools that might be useful.

Natsuno carried the suitcase and walked out of the laboratory with Fuji, looking at Natsumi who was waiting.

"Where has Dream gone this time?"

"It's very close, right in the Evergreen Forest."

"In the Evergreen Forest again? Wasn't it here last time too?"

The group then proceeded to board the high-speed vehicle.

Bored during the ride, Natsuno continued to ask, "Is it broad daylight now, are your people going to disguise themselves for this mission?"

Naza shook her head: "It seems that Giovanni received the news a couple of days ago, and he closed Evergreen Forest yesterday."

"The reason given is to protect the Pokémon ecosystem inside, and it will reopen in a few days."

Natsuno's eyes widened: "It's that simple?"

"It is also necessary to send people into the forest to do things, such as planting trees and fruits, and taking some videos as evidence."

"Anyway, there are still passageways on the outermost perimeter; it's just that the central area is surrounded and people aren't allowed to go in."

As they spoke, the vehicle stopped, and the group headed towards their destination.

Half an hour later, at the temporary camp, the group met with Lance, the operation commander.

"Manager Lance, it's been a long time. Dr. Fuji and I are here again to collect any hairs that might fall out."

"We will not interfere with your actions. Just send someone to tell us the places that Dream has passed through."

"Those who witnessed it firsthand should point out exactly which trees they passed."

Lance nodded, waved to summon a henchman, and gestured for Natsuno and the other to follow the henchman's steps.

The two followed the man outside for five minutes and saw that a cordon was being erected starting from a tree in front of them.

The man pointed to the safety barrier: "Sir, this is where the dream was first discovered!"

"The Lance officers were prepared long ago; they had us cordon off all the trees along the path the Dream passed by!"

"During the pursuit, we tried to stay away from the inside of the cordon, so please rest assured!"

Xia Ye nodded, watching the isolation strip extend forward, always confined to the area between two trees.

"Thanks for showing me the way. You can go back now, brother. Dr. Fuji and I are about to get to work!"

To express your gratitude, place a few energy cubes into the other person's palm.

The other person put their hand into their pocket, and the next second pulled out a communicator with location tracking capabilities.

"Please keep this communicator safe. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything. Goodbye!"

Watching them disappear into the distance until they were completely out of sight, Natsuno turned around.

Fujifilm has already installed a small device with a magnifying glass function on its eyeglass lenses and adjusted the focus.

Natsuno looked around and, after confirming that no one else was present, decided to get straight to the point.

"Dr. Fuji, after all these days of research, do you have any ideas about reviving Ai?"

Fuji's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected Natsuno to talk to him about this, and he looked somewhat excited.

"Natsuno, you... want to help me?"

"Um, yes, I am indeed somewhat interested in this."

"That's great!"

Fuji was somewhat excited. He grabbed Natsuno's hand, looked around to make sure no one else was present, and slowly spoke.

"My plan is to directly cultivate a body for Xiao Ai through genetics, and then input Xiao Ai's memories into it."

Xia Ye frowned: "You're a neuroscience expert, is this feasible?"

Will a new body give rise to a new consciousness? Will memory conflicts lead to personality splitting?

"Or rather, even if she possesses all of Xiao Ai's memories from before, is she really Xiao Ai?"

Fuji sighed: "I don't know either. Humanity knows too little about the brain and consciousness."

"But this is all I can think of, and this is the only way. There is no other way!"

Seeing that Fuji was becoming somewhat hysterical, Natsuno tried his best to calm him down.

"Professor Fuji, have you ever thought about asking Pokémon for help?"

Chapter 162 Master, you're going a bit too far!

Natsuno's words did not affect Fuji at all; the latter remained calm.

"You mean the Ho-Oh of the Johto region?"

"The story of Ho-Oh reviving three Pokémon that died because of humans at the Burnt Tower has been recorded and passed down."

"My first thought was to seek help from Ho-Oh, given how famous his deeds are."

"But Ho-Oh's whereabouts are unpredictable, and judging from its attitude towards humans, how could it possibly help me?"

At this point, Fuji suddenly made a self-deprecating remark.

"Does this mean I have to participate in some legendary Rainbow Warrior Trial?"

"Someone like me who'll be 50 in a few years and people will still offer me a seat on public transport?"

Natsuno's next words were stuck in his throat, his mind racing.

Stop being so dense, think faster!

But that wasn't all; Fuji continued to bring up other possibilities.

"There are also the Night Demons of the Sinnoh region, messengers to and from the Spirit World, who devour the souls of the deceased and take them to the Spirit World."

"These Pokémon are also elusive, and it's very difficult for ordinary people to find or locate them."

“I’m not afraid of going to the spirit world, but I’m afraid I won’t be taken to where Xiao Ai is.”

Fuji's eyes reddened: "I'm afraid I'll never see Ai again!"

At that moment, a colorful little dog heard the word "Night Demon" and shivered slightly.

She remembered that Grandma Mustard often told ghost stories about the Night Demon at night.

Ghost stories like "If you don't sleep, you'll be kidnapped by evil spirits at night and never see your family and friends again."

The little guy's childhood memories were awakened, and the whole dog was terrified.

She lifted the hem of Xia Ye's clothes and crawled inside, her body still trembling.

Xia Ye was both amused and exasperated, gently patting Xiao Cai's back: "What are you afraid of in broad daylight?"

Once the little guy calmed down, I peeked over to check and, after confirming it was safe, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Natsuno didn't know what to say to Fuji at this point, so he could only pat the latter on the shoulder to comfort him.