Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

"Machines need to be handled carefully; you can't make them work just by nagging them a few times. You'll drive their brains crazy."

Of course, the wicked researcher didn't hear the young master's mutterings at that moment.

The Sinnoh Champion was staring at him expectantly: "Why don't you go back to Professor Oak's lab?"

Without even thinking, Natsuno replied, "Nobody's here. Professor Oak hasn't been back in ages..."

His voice grew softer and softer, while his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Right, it's perfect that no one's around. Giovanni would never guess that I'm hiding there with only one champion as a bodyguard."

"The research institute can't function without someone managing it, so let's leave it as it is."

Then the evil researcher turned back to look at Daigo: "Even though I'm not going to Dewen, you still need to keep a close eye on the machine."

"I'll call you every now and then to check on things, so you'd better keep that in mind."

The unfortunate young nobleman waved his hand, not wanting to say another word to Xia Ye.

The wrap-up work was completed quickly, and the group returned by boat.

A-Du stood on the deck with a stern face, and Natsuno noticed a hint of confusion in his eyes.

That's true. Even though his own carefully nurtured Dragonite had Mega Evolved, it was still getting completely crushed by Giovanni's un-Mega Beedrill.

The other five were defeated in a single blow, proving that their Dao hearts are indeed easily shattered.

Natsuno stepped forward again and patted A-du on the shoulder. He didn't say anything and just stood quietly with him on the deck, gazing into the distance.

Adu frowned, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists.

"As the acting champion, I thought I was good enough, but I didn't expect the gap to be so big."

"Letting Sakaki escape this time shows that the guy has great ambitions and will cause endless trouble. Kanto is likely to face chaotic days."

"Guanyu needs a strong champion. I don't have the strength to match the champion yet. I need to become stronger."

"The affairs of the league have indeed slowed down my growth in strength. I need to get back to fighting."

"When I got back, I proposed that starting with this year's Quartz Conference, the top 8 finishers could all embark on the path to the championship."

"We hope to encourage talented individuals to break through the competition on the road to the championship and thus promote the emergence of champions."

Generally, only the winners of regional tournaments embark on the path to the championship, climbing towards the champion's throne.

Looking at Watari's determined expression, Natsuno felt admiration.

Setbacks fuel even stronger fighting spirit. Go, red-haired man in a cape!

Awatari glanced at Natsuno again: "Natsuno, you still need to improve your strength. Sakaki is too much of a threat."

"If he finds help to hold off the champion protecting you, how will you defend yourself from his pursuit?"

Natsuno was startled, but then he thought of the Z2 on his shoulder.

Although the green jelly made it clear from the beginning that it would not help Natsuno capture Sakaki, it did say it would protect his safety.

This is also the real reason why Natsuno dared to appear at the scene.

No matter how strong Sakaki is, he can't compete with the invincible Legend of Power, right?

However, Z2 was captured and controlled in the anime, which is a bit unreliable.

Relying on others is ultimately not as good as relying on yourself, Natsuno nodded seriously.

"I know that as the chief gene researcher, many people are lusting after my body, and I will continue to improve my abilities."

A-Du glanced again at Natsuno's little ones playing on the deck and counted them.

"Smeargle, Cell Egg, Porygon, Stark, and Mewtwo, you only have five partners now. What are your plans for the sixth?"

Xia Ye waved his hand: "Kleptomaniac is fine. Mewtwo's current situation is just a temporary measure, so it doesn't count. I'm just a guardian at most."

"As for new partners, I'm considering it too. With so many Pokémon, it all depends on fate."

At this moment, A-Du looked at the few little ones over there and seemed to have discovered a pattern.

"Looking at it this way, Smeargle is from Johto, Unova, Porygon from Kanto, and Stark from Sinnoh."

"Natsuno, your companions all belong to different regions. Next, will you choose Hoenn or Kalos? Or Galar or Padia?"

If Awata hadn't pointed it out, Natsuno wouldn't have noticed that the little ones had this characteristic.

Hearing the rest, he shook his head helplessly. How could he possibly choose from so many options?

"Let's see. Let's focus on improving the strength of the current kids first. Then, Zhulan and I will go back to the Oak Laboratory."

"Don't tell anyone else about this, okay? Oh, and it would be best to find someone to impersonate me and pretend I'm with you guys."

Adu thought for a moment, then glanced at Chi Yan standing not far behind him, and his eyes lit up.

“It’s Chi Yan. He’s about your height and has been by my side all along. The outside world doesn’t know about him yet, so he can impersonate you.”

Having made the decision, Adu called Chiyan over and gave him instructions.

Xia Ye Chaochi Yan waved his phone, walked to Zhu Lan's side, and took out sunglasses and a mask.

"Once we get to Cinnabar Island, let's surf straight back to Pallet Town. It's not that far."

The blonde beauty smiled and said, "Okay, I'm just a bodyguard. I'll do whatever Dr. Natsuno tells me to do."

When the ship came into view of Crimson Lotus Island, Natsuno immediately disembarked with Takeran.

Although both Shark and Milotic can surf, Natsuno chose to let Aya do it.

No other reason than surfboards are cool!

Then, the blonde beauty hugged his arm tightly.

Zhu Lan blushed slightly, not looking at Xia Ye: "Well, the space isn't very spacious, so let's hurry up."

They both felt each other's heartbeat quicken and their bodies become warm.

As if possessed, Natsuno reached out his right hand and, with a slight tremor, embraced the blonde beauty's waist.

"Ah, yes, indeed, safety first."

Feeling the slightly burning hand on her waist, Zhu Lan's face turned even redder.

It's summer, and Zhu Lan isn't wearing a windbreaker. Isn't she afraid of getting too hot?

At this moment, because Natsuno's arm position changed, the blonde beauty let go of her hand and didn't know where to put it.

Neither of them dared to look at each other, while Natsuno's left hand unconsciously rubbed the energy surfboard.

Zhu Lan gently rested her head on Xia Ye's shoulder, and Xia Ye felt that Zhu Lan's face seemed to be burning.

Happy times always pass too quickly. The two felt like only a moment had passed before they saw the outline of Pallet Town.

"Wow, we've arrived so quickly."

Chapter 322 Pure Friendship

Hearing Zhulan's voice, Xia Ye came to his senses and realized that they had already reached the shore.

When he came to his senses, Natsuno only felt that his right hand was a little stiff.

Looking sideways, he realized he was holding Zhu Lan's waist, and his mind went blank.

The words that were on my mind just slipped out of my mouth, and I couldn't stop them.

"Huh, am I actually putting my arm around Zhu Lan's waist?"

"Speaking of which, it's so soft, so this is what a girl's waist looks like?"

"Although I've known Zhu Lan since I was a child, I've never actually put my arm around her waist. It's amazing."

Upon hearing Natsuno's words, the blonde beauty was reminded that she was being held by the waist.

Her slightly relieved face instantly turned completely red, and her hands unconsciously clenched her pants.

Zhu Lan kept her head down, not daring to look, mainly because she saw several children playing on the shore.

The evil researcher regretted his words as soon as he finished speaking and immediately stood up.

He wanted to let go, but he was also reluctant to let go, so he simply put his arm around Zhulan and helped her up.

Realizing that Natsuno's hand was still on her waist, the blonde beauty lowered her head even further.

My heart was pounding like a deer, and I didn't know what to do with my hands.

Natsuno noticed that the children playing on the beach were all looking over, their eyes full of curiosity.

Natsuno blushed slightly at this, then realized something and muttered something under his breath.

"It's alright, I'm wearing sunglasses and a mask."

"Let's go, back to Oak's lab."

After saying that, the evil research man tried his best to appear calm and walked forward with Zhu Lan in his arms.

Only the blonde beauty knew that Natsuno's palms were sweating with nervousness.

Noticing this, the blonde beauty suddenly chuckled.

The two were standing very close, so Natsuno naturally heard them and turned to look at them: "What's wrong? What's so funny?"

Zhu Lan smiled and leaned closer to Xia Ye.

"It's nothing, Ono. I'm a little tired. You have to hold me tight."

"Oh, okay."

When Zhu Lan got close, Xia Ye's mind went completely blank.

Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing here?

Thanks to her powerful flow state, Natsuno didn't go astray and successfully returned to the familiar Oak Laboratory.

Of course, it's also possible that Xiao Cai knew the way and was leading the way while playfully interacting with Meng Huan.

Upon reaching the gate, Natsuno's consciousness returned. He scanned his face to open the door and entered.

But the entire research institute was well-managed. At this moment, a girl came out, her tone full of complaints.

"Grandpa, you're finally back! Do you know how tiring it is for Xiaomao and me to manage the research institute... eh?"