Chapter 211: The Rainbow Feather!
Chapter 211: The Rainbow Feather!
Phoenix King! (Ho-Oh's English equivalent, maintaining the Pokemon context)
Although Jing (kept as is, assuming it's a transliterated name) knew that Ash hadn't started his journey yet, and Phoenix King was a bit idle, he never expected the legendary Pokemon to appear before him.
Without a doubt.
This was a recognition of his abilities as a Trainer.
Just as Jing was marveling at this, the Machop beside him had already found a stone on the grass.
"Chirp!"
Big bird!
With a flick of its wrist, it tossed the stone lightly, then gripped the hammer handle and took a deep breath.
Jing:!!
"Machop!" He quickly shouted to stop it.
"Chirp?"
Machop looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Shiny Beak, shiny indeed!
Ding—
A clear sound rang out, and the stone was still smashed by the little guy.
However, due to Jing's interruption, it didn't hit Phoenix King.
Jing wiped his forehead.
You little rascal, you really have a big heart.
Do you really think Phoenix King is just a camera holder? When it gets angry, it's terrifying.
Just one of its subordinates, Machamp, could turn us into ashes.
Gaze!
Suddenly, Jing felt a gaze from above, and his body stiffened slightly.
Looking up, he met Phoenix King's downward glance.
Jing held Machop back and forced a "friendly" smile.
'I am an absolutely upright Trainer, and that was all a misunderstanding.'
Scree—!!
A loud cry filled the sky, painting it with a brilliant golden hue, and then Phoenix King turned around.
It glanced at Jing once more.
Then, it sped up and disappeared.
Jing: "."
"Chirp!!"
However, just before Phoenix King vanished, a flame-like object spiraled down from the sky, and Machop immediately spotted it.
Loot!
Huh?
Jing, after a brief moment of surprise, ran towards where the flame had landed.
When they approached, the flame had already dissipated, revealing a feather glowing with a dazzling rainbow hue slowly descending from the sky.
The Rainbow Feather!
"Chirp!"
Machop's eyes lit up.
It never hit the big bird, but it still dropped "gear"! To Machop, this was perfectly normal.
But Jing's expression turned strange.
Something felt... off.
Did Phoenix King think it was too degrading to act and thus sent the "Rainbow Feather," letting Machamp handle it?
What if I pick up this "Rainbow Feather" and a Machamp suddenly jumps out of the shadows to challenge me?
Even Ash, known as the "Super Rookie," turned to ashes under Machamp's power, and even announcing his name was useless.
In the end, it was only through Phoenix King's power that he was reborn.
Wait.
As everyone knows, Phoenix King resurrected the three Pokemon in the Burned Tower, giving birth to Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, the three Legendary Beasts.
And Ash was also resurrected by Phoenix King's power.
Does that mean Ash is equal to the three Legendary Beasts?
The mystery is solved. No wonder Ash has such "great power"; he must be at the level of a Legendary Pokemon.
As he thought, he realized his mind was wandering.
When he came to, he saw that the "Rainbow Feather" on the ground had already been picked up by Gengar.
Its dazzling glow had faded considerably.
"Gengar?"
Gengar tilted its head, looking puzzled.
The feather can lose its luster?
Jing's expression changed.
Do you have no self-awareness, Gengar?
It seemed that as long as Gengar held it, the feather would become a dull "Rainbow Feather."
"Legend has it that the 'Rainbow Feather' only glows when it encounters a Trainer with a pure heart."
Gengar scratched its head and then realized.
"Gengar~"
So, it's because I'm not a Trainer.
Jing glanced at it.
Forget it, no need to scold it.
"Gengar~"
Gengar handed the "Rainbow Feather" to Jing.
Jing took a deep breath. Since Gengar had already picked it up, it might be more dangerous to let it go now.
He took it.
The moment the "Rainbow Feather" touched his hand, he felt a faint warmth.
Then,
The "Rainbow Feather" visibly lost its brilliance.
Jing: "???"
No, it only dulled a little in Gengar's hands, but it completely lost its luster in mine?
Are you mocking me?
Under the puzzled gazes of the little ones, Jing felt a cold sweat on his forehead.
Taking another deep breath,
Shine for me!
He said, and a faint blue light appeared in his palm.
Aura, be with me!
Hum—
The "Rainbow Feather" regained its previous dazzling rainbow hue.
"See, it's shining now," Jing panted.
"Gengar~"
Gengar gave him a thumbs up.
The little ones also looked at him with admiration.
Jing quietly wiped his forehead, inwardly marveling:
The power of Aura is truly amazing.
He also discovered something.
It seemed the "Rainbow Feather" could be used to train Aura power?
That was a good find.
But he wasn't sure who should use it.
Gengar was out of the question.
Ice Tail's attributes didn't match well.
Machop would probably just hammer it into the ground.
And Haxorus didn't seem suitable either.
"Forget it, I'll keep it for now."
In a critical moment, the "Rainbow Feather" could save a life.
"Jing!!"
Suddenly, a voice called out from a distance.
Looking up, he saw a Dragonite flying towards them at high speed, with Professor Oak, wearing a white lab coat, on its back!
Huh?
Jing was taken aback.
If someone didn't know any better, they might think it was Lance.
"Roar~"
The Dragonite landed lightly in front of them, and Professor Oak jumped off, running up to Jing with an excited expression.
"Is this Ho-Oh's 'Rainbow Feather'?"
Professor Oak asked.
"No," Jing He replied, his eyes wide open.
However, Professor Oak wasn't listening. He rubbed his chin and examined the 'Rainbow Feather,' muttering to himself:
"Indeed, it's Ho-Oh's 'Rainbow Feather.' So the special magnetic field we detected earlier must have been Ho-Oh."
"According to legend, Ho-Oh only leaves its feathers for trainers it deems worthy. Only a pure-hearted trainer can make the 'Rainbow Feather' shine with a rainbow of colors."
Professor Oak was completely absorbed in his thoughts, almost in a trance.
After a moment, he slapped Jing He's shoulder and said in a deep voice:
"Truly a 'Master of Minds'! Even Ho-Oh has high hopes for you!"
Professor Oak was aware of Jing He's online efforts to help trainers and Pokemon in need.
Jing He wanted to say, "Why don't you try it?" but he held back.
"Right," Professor Oak finally snapped out of his trance and asked, "Jing He, why didn't you visit Pallet Town when you came here?"
"Um, I got lost."
Professor Oak's face showed understanding.
"Fair enough, I get lost often too."
He paused for a moment and then said:
"Come on, I'll be your guide."
"Kya," Gengar had somehow hidden behind Jing He the whole time.
"It's Gengar!"
Professor Oak noticed Gengar and his expression softened. He smiled and said:
"Let's go back to the lab. I'll treat you to a feast!"
Pallet Town.
Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Gengar stared blankly at the instant noodles boiling on the Bunsen burner.
He scratched his head and looked at Jing He.
Feast?
Jing He gave a reassuring look.
Instant noodles were indeed Professor Oak's highest form of hospitality. If he cooked anything else, I wouldn't dare eat it.
"Ha-ha-ha, it's ready!"
Professor Oak cheerfully distributed the noodles.
"I may not be good at much, but I have a knack for cooking instant noodles."
Jing He believed him.
Slurp.
Gengar took a bite and his eyes lit up.
The taste was indeed good.
While it wasn't as good as what Jing He cooked, it was the second-best instant noodles he had ever eaten.
Thus, the lab was filled with the sound of slurping.
"By the way, where's Green?" Jing He realized he hadn't seen Green since arriving at the lab.
Professor Oak smiled and said:
"Green was invited to dinner by Hanako."
"Hanako?"
Jing He was taken aback.
"A family in town, they really like Green and often invite him over for meals."
"Does Hanako have a son?" Jing He asked tentatively.
"You know Ash?" Professor Oak was surprised.
"Cough, no, I don't," Jing He quickly denied.
So Ash really exists.
Ash and Green? What about Red?
Jing He had always found the Pokemon world's timeline confusing.
After a brief pause, he said:
"I know about Red."
"Ha-ha-ha, so you know Red too. He's a very talented young man," Professor Oak laughed after a moment of surprise.
Wait a minute.
Red really exists?
"Unless something unexpected happens, Red and Green will both be starting their journeys next year."
Next year.
From Professor Oak's expression, it was clear he had high hopes for Red.
"What about Ash?" Jing He asked.
"Ash is still young. It will be a couple more years before he starts his journey," Professor Oak said, slurping his noodles.
So Red and Ash are still just kids.
"By the way, I heard you're planning to challenge the Indigo League?"
While Jing He was processing this information, Professor Oak spoke again.
"Um, who told you that?"
"Rica," Professor Oak took a sip of soup and said, "She visited your academy and was very impressed. She wants to recommend you to teach at Jade University."
Rica was a teacher at Jade University, and Professor Oak, a graduate of the same university, also held a professorship there.
"Shigeru, Koushiro, and I all support it," he added with a smile.
Jing He: "…"
Jade University really does produce exceptional talent.
"There's one more thing I want to ask of you."
Professor Oak's expression turned serious.
With a puzzled look, Jing He watched as Professor Oak rummaged through his drawers and produced a brand-new Pokedex.
Sure enough.
Jing He couldn't help but facepalm.
He couldn't escape it.
"The new Pokedex wasn't fully developed last time, but it's ready now. I want to ask you to help me collect data on some Pokemon."
"Professor Oak, I don't need to collect data on Pokemon—"
"I mean rare Legendary and Mythical Pokemon. I've heard about the World Tree incident."
Jing He: "…"
So the one directing the cameras was you, Professor Oak?
When Green returned to the lab, he saw the empty noodle bowls on the table.
"Grandpa, did you have guests?"
Professor Oak looked up from his complex equipment.
"Oh, Jing He was just here."
"Teacher Jing He?" Green was surprised.
"Um, I entrusted him with the latest Pokedex," Professor Oak said.
Green wasn't surprised. Professor Oak had wanted to ask Teacher Jing He before, but the new Pokedex wasn't fully developed at the time.
"I remember Teacher Jing He was planning to challenge the Indigo League, right?" Green asked.
"Um-hmm."
"Did you ask him to take care of the Pokemon?"
Professor Oak paused and then slapped his forehead.
"Look at me, I forgot."
Green: "…"
But Professor Oak quickly laughed and said:
"It's fine. I can ask him next time he visits."
Thank you to Chao Ge for another generous donation. You're amazing!
(End of Chapter)
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