Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

All the balls, big and small, around Natsuno were thrown out to cheer on Shark.

At that moment, my phone suddenly received a communication request from Bratano.

"Doctor, what's wrong?"

"Natsuno, I'm heading to Johto now, about to board the plane, wait for me!"

"What's wrong, Doctor? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Those Aerodactyls that Giovanni created, didn't they completely possess some of the characteristics of Mega Aerodactyls? Let's study them!"

Blatano reminded Natsuno of this matter.

"Oh right, okay, we can talk in person when you get here."

After hanging up the communication, they saw Shark defeat Adu's Mega Dragonite with a single Dragon Claw attack, securing the victory.

Around Xia Ye, eyes of all sizes gleamed with longing as they chattered excitedly around her.

They were all expressing their feelings to Natsuno: I want to Mega Evolve!

Xia Ye immediately felt a headache coming on: "Xiao Cai, Xiao Yuan, Xiao Huan, Tu Tu Dog, Cell Egg, and Porygon don't have Mega Evolution, so don't get involved in this."

The three little ones instantly showed regretful expressions and sighed, mimicking Natsuno's usual manner.

Because of her 'big sister' status, Xiao Miao knew she had the potential for Mega Evolution, but she didn't mention it to her other companions.

As for Xiao Ke, he gently flicked his blue bangs, his eyes still filled with longing.

This child has been different from others since she was little. She said: I don't need Mega, I need Big Bang!

Natsuno was very helpless. This child's battle strategy was completely off. In reality, who would be willing to let their Pokémon fight to the death or use a big explosion right away?

Anyway, he couldn't bear to part with him, but Xiao Ke had developed a very serious habit of risking his life, and Xia Ye had been trying to correct it recently.

The efforts have yielded results; the proportion of brute force is gradually increasing, and the instinctive habit of risking one's life has been largely overcome.

Natsuno patted Little K's head and spread his hands: "Starhawk can't learn the Big Bang, don't even think about it."

"Little Ke, why can't you think of other ways to defeat more enemies and avoid mutual destruction?"

As they spoke, the audience stood up and applauded enthusiastically. After shaking hands with Zhu Lan, A Du ran off to treat his companions.

Natsuno led his family quickly over to celebrate the champion's victory once again.

Zhu Lan gently raised her chin, revealing her beautiful neck: "It's still a bit slow. A-Du's strength has been growing very fast recently."

"Not only that, even Karuni's strength has improved compared to before, as have the champions from other regions."

"I reckon the next World Masters will be even more intense than ever before."

Xia Ye gave Shark, who was panting heavily, a thumbs up. Shark exhaled two thick breaths from its nostrils and raised its head slightly, looking exactly like Zhu Lan.

Then Natsuno put his arm around Tsukran's waist and walked off the field.

"That's right, don't you even know who your boyfriend is? He's the most formidable intermediate researcher in history and the world."

"The new Energy Cubes directly benefit the whole world, including champion trainers."

"The nutrients that high-level Pokémon can replenish are also more timely, so it's normal for them to continue to advance in level. Shark and the others are also improving their strength."

Xia Ye was secretly pleased: "I estimate that after a while, the champions' strength level will reach a height of over 90, which no one has ever reached before."

"The legendary Pokémon are nothing special. Above that are probably the legendary Pokémon with the highest authority. Those are just overpowered and can be ignored."

Zhu Lan smiled and pinched Xia Ye's cheek: "Yes, yes, my boyfriend is the best."

Caldelia, who was silently following behind the two, had a complicated look in her eyes and turned her head to look elsewhere.

At that moment, Oki Kuki walked over, and Natsuno happened to ask about the fossil pterosaurs among the oak trees in the oak forest.

"I thought you'd forgotten about those pterosaurs. I was just about to remind you, but they've all been taken back to the City Alliance headquarters."

"Including those double-explosive gas canisters, since you were planning to go to the Johto Tournament, you might as well go there while you're at it."

The group changed their route and headed directly to the headquarters of the Johto Alliance, a location different from the one Natsuno knew in the game.

It is indeed within the area of ​​Baiyin Mountain, but not on the mountain itself; it is located between Yanmo City and Ruoye Town.

The venue was a vast, dark area, filled with enthusiastic young men and women who even started sparring and fighting right there on the roadside.

The competition is about to begin, the atmosphere is electric, and everyone is itching to join in.

Upon arriving at the Alliance headquarters laboratory, the group saw a fossil pterosaur sleeping in an isolation room, its body covered with various tubes.

Several Joeys were monitoring various vital signs. One of the Joeys, who had a scar on his face, greeted them as they arrived.

He then explained the situation of pterosaurs in response to Oki's questions.

“His vitality was severely depleted, and he showed self-destructive tendencies after the brainwashing was lifted, so we chose to put him into a dormant state.”

"As for the corresponding gene analysis, we are still learning and do not understand it well enough. Please check and provide guidance."

After glancing at the fossil pterosaur inside, whose characteristics were completely different from those of ordinary individuals, Xia Ye and his two companions went to the central control computer to check the genetic analysis data.

Xia Ye snapped his fingers lightly, and Xiao Huan popped out of his phone and entered the central control computer.

The intelligence of the Porygon is very suitable for research assistants, and Natsuno is getting more and more used to having Xiaohuan participate in the analysis and research.

"Key gene locus analysis activates differential fragment annotation."

The content on the screen flashed rapidly and was soon displayed back to the group.

Only two Joeys remained at the medical equipment station; the others followed Scarface Joey to stand behind Natsuno and the other two, waiting quietly.

The lab door was suddenly pushed open: "Thank goodness I made it in time!"

Chapter 440 Dude, are you playing Minecraft?

Bratano walked in, looking travel-worn, and greeted Natsuno and the others.

Xia Ye raised his hand to signal, and the group looked at the two gene maps marked by Xiao Huan on the screen.

"The activity of the evolution-initiating genes is far higher than normal, constantly producing evolutionary proteins, which leads to maintaining this post-mega state."

"Oh right, the protein produced after this gene is expressed plays a role in promoting evolution, hence the name."

"There's no need to even look; Sakaki definitely experimented with genes under extremely extreme conditions."

Bratano then pointed to a certain segment.

“Natsuno, I’ve recently been studying the entire evolutionary process and have discovered a more detailed expression mechanism.”

"Look here, the key gene has been damaged. This gene is a terminator, which stops the process of protein evolution."

"Generally speaking, during the evolution of a Pokémon, the evolution initiation gene is not continuously activated and expressed. When the evolution is about to be completed, the terminator is activated, ending the expression of the evolution gene."

At this moment, Blatano took out a laptop from his bag and opened it for Natsuno and the two doctors to view some relevant information.

“The process of Mega evolution is different. To maintain the Mega state, the evolutionary initiation gene does need to be continuously activated until it can no longer be sustained or it ends voluntarily.”

"The bond continues to activate the evolution initiation gene, and it ends when it is broken. This is why we cannot allow Pokémon to maintain their Mega Evolution form for a long time."

After Bratano's explanation, the group listened attentively.

Xia Ye looked up again at the fossil pterosaur in the isolation room and stroked his chin.

"In other words, under normal circumstances, only the bond between the trainer and the Pokémon can activate Mega Evolution."

"In special circumstances, like Sakaki's, extreme environmental conditions can trigger something like this. Sigh, I'm starting to regret it."

"I regret announcing the new theory of evolution so early, but Giovanni had been conducting extreme environment experiments before, and without the new theory of evolution, things might have just been slower."

As he spoke, Natsuno suddenly thought of Rayquaza and Mewtwo from the movie, these special beings that can Mega Evolve on their own.

He then shook his head to dispel the thought: special cases can only be analyzed when they occur; let's get back to the present.

Daiki patted Natsuno on the shoulder and began discussing the possibilities.

"Natsuno, since there is something like Evolution Grass that can increase the activity of evolution genes, and we even created an Evolution Stone substitute using it, can it be used for Mega Evolution?"

Natsuno shrugged, gesturing for Bratano to look at him.

The latter shook his head: "We've experimented repeatedly in Carlos; the bond is irreplaceable."

"Evolution Grass has no effect on Pokémon that have already reached their peak through normal evolution."

"In conclusion, the system of bonds and connections cannot be changed; without the most genuine emotions, deeper possibilities cannot be awakened."

Professor Oak was somewhat disappointed, but he didn't say anything.

At this moment, Natsuno remembered the old quest in his system, about the mystery of the fossil pterosaur's attributes.

'Xiao Lan, although you've been reluctant to tell me, I feel like I've discovered the truth.'

'The same applies to the attributes of the fossil pterosaur, right? The influence of the power of authority!'

'Since the Pokémon from the Origin Sea and the Land of End have all mobilized to stop the battle, why shouldn't the Pteranodons, as the rulers of the skies at the time, go too?'

The large green jelly shifted its body slightly at the shoulder, without saying a word.

Natsuno pushed up his glasses, which weren't even on his nose: Silence is a response. I've decided it's you, Xiaomeng!

With a flick of her wrist, Xiaomeng emerged from the ball and glanced down at Xia Ye.

Xia Ye glanced at Joey and the others: "Everyone, please keep an eye on the vital signs of the fossil pterosaur outside. We need to go into the isolation room to take a look."

Several Joeys glanced at the tall Xiaomeng, nodded, and returned to their posts.

Natsuno nodded to the three doctors, and the group entered the isolation room to observe the enormous fossil pterosaur up close.

"Xiao Meng, feel if there is a subtle power of authority wrapped around the body of the fossil pterosaur."

Blatano was confused, while Daiki and Kuki stared wide-eyed upon hearing this.

At this moment, Xiaomeng's superpowers surged, and she closed her eyes to sense them intently.

A minute later, Xiaomeng opened her eyes: 'That's right, it matches what I felt from the Dragonite, a power emanating from the genetic level.'

As Xiaomeng spent more time with Xia Ye, her understanding of genes deepened, and she could speak fluently about them.

Ooki looked at Natsuno in shock, while Blatano remained bewildered, so Ooki gave him a brief explanation.

At this moment, Daiki patted Blatano on the shoulder: "It's good that you're immersed in your own research, but you should also keep up with everyone else's progress from time to time."

The latter lowered his head slightly to indicate that he understood.