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Chapter 260: Boss Banmu, Are You Listening?
Chapter 260: Boss Banmu, Are You Listening?
After bidding farewell to Dr. Sakuragi, Jinghe prepared to return to the lakeside and continue his visit to the film crew.
Unlike when he arrived, as he left, a floating Lotad, more specifically, a Lotad Pokedex, accompanied him.
There was no other choice.
Gramps' phone was off-limits to Lotad, and it couldn't even enter Jinghe's phone, so it had to stay in the Pokedex for the time being.
In fact, Oak's Pokedex was feature-rich, even though it hadn't reached the ultimate version yet, it was still very compatible with Lotad.
It not only had a camera function but also included a Pokedex, navigation, internet access, and search capabilities.
A true powerhouse combination.
"The Pokedex must be feeling the pressure," Jinghe thought to himself.
In the anime, Lotad had various forms, including phones, Pokedexes, computers, drones, and even Pokemon Center forms, pushing automation to the extreme.
Household chores would likely become a thing of the past for him.
"The ultimate worker, a true workhorse," Jinghe mused.
At the same time, Jinghe learned from Dr. Sakuragi that Lotad's demands were not high; it only required a certain amount of electricity daily.
This low demand was relative to the size of Dr. Sakuragi's extensive research institute.
For Jinghe, the power consumption was still considerable.
However, generating power was something Hachubo, Gramps, and even the bear apprentice could handle.
He just needed to be cautious when using electric-type moves like Thunder Shock, Thunderbolt, and Thunder Punch at home to avoid damaging the house.
Of course, Jinghe wouldn't be stingy enough to only provide electricity for Lotad.
As a Pokemon that followed him, even if it didn't participate in battles and was just a tool-type worker Pokemon, he treated it the same as the others when it came to meals.
This applied not only to Lotad but also to the caring older sister and younger brother at home.
So, Lotad needed to eat Energy Cubes, just like Pikachu, as a way to replenish its energy.
The difference was that Pikachu stored electricity in its Electric Sacs, while Lotad used the blue electric ions that surrounded its body.
Compared to Lotad, which was more of a placeholder, Jinghe was more concerned about the evolved Ice Nine-Tails.
"Ow-oo?"
Seemingly aware of Jinghe's gaze, the Ice Nine-Tails walking beside him gave him a questioning look.
One of Ice Nine-Tails' tails was tightly wrapped around Jinghe's arm.
It couldn't let Jinghe hold it all the time, so wrapping its tail around him was its last show of stubbornness.
Jinghe clicked his tongue.
It was too small to ride.
With Ice Nine-Tails' physical qualities, Jinghe could ride it if he wanted, but he just couldn't bring himself to do it.
"Ow-oo~~?"
Seeing that Jinghe wasn't speaking and not understanding what he was thinking, Ice Nine-Tails let out a soft call and didn't press further.
Jinghe's thoughts returned to the present.
There was no doubt about Ice Nine-Tails' Ice-type abilities, especially in weather manipulation; even Thunderbird's weather was covered by it, and Pokemon Hunter Banjora's Sandstorm was no match for it.
Additionally, with the blessing of the Northwind, Jinghe didn't need to worry much about its Ice-type abilities.
What he valued more was Ice Nine-Tails' Fairy-type abilities after its evolution.
This was a power that Ice Nine-Tails hadn't mastered before.
Although it had learned some from Little Dream, it had only managed to learn Magical Leaf so far.
In the Misty Terrain, a field-type move, Ice Sixtail had mastered it very well, thanks to its yet-to-be-awakened Fairy-type attribute.
Now that it had evolved into Ice Nine-Tails, it should be able to develop the Misty Terrain move.
At the same time, Moon Force, one of the signature Fairy-type moves, was also a direction to explore.
Furthermore, Ice Nine-Tails' Iron Tail could also be developed.
If others could use Iron Tail with one tail, there was no reason for their little fox with nine tails to be weaker.
"Able to attack, defend, and with no weak points, truly worthy of being our little fox."
Jinghe returned to the shore.
The small boat was still docked, which relieved Jinghe.
His almost empty wallet couldn't afford another setback.
"Lotad."
Click, click—
Lotad, who had taken countless photos of Gramps despite his protests, turned around at Jinghe's call and smiled.
"What are your orders, Lotad~?"
Are you planning to create a dedicated blog for Gastly to update its status?
Jinghe thought to himself, then said, "I'd like you to take care of this boat's generator."
"I, I'll leave it to you, Lotad~~ I promise to complete the task!"
Lotad, having received the "correct password," immediately floated out of the Pokedex and into the boat's generator.
Rumble, rumble~~
The generator started running smoothly.
"Destination, Lotad~"
After informing Lotad of the film crew's location, Jinghe called out his Pokemon again.
Under Lotad's control, the boat resumed its journey.
Furthermore, Jinghe no longer had to worry about Gramps causing trouble.
The sun set in the west.
The rippling river surface was painted a fiery red.
Ice Nine-Tails lay on Jinghe's lap, enjoying a relaxing massage while resting.
Gigaton Smith and Hachubo gathered together, discussing areas for improvement from their previous battle.
They suggested that next time, Hachubo should take it to the sky and use Dragon Tail to send it soaring, ensuring a swift and powerful attack.
Bear Apprentice had fallen asleep again, standing at the bow of the ship, practicing his punches.
Gramps, on the other hand, was holding the Pokedex, meticulously deleting photos that he deemed unsatisfactory, taken by Voltom.
"Gramps," Jinghe suddenly called out.
"Hengga?"
Facing the confused gaze from the purple-skinned chubby Pokemon, Jinghe asked, "Recently, has there been anything unusual with my shadow?"
Gramps scratched his head.
Unusual?
Not at all.
"Next time, if you see an unfamiliar Pokemon trying to sneak into my shadow, let me know first," Jinghe instructed.
Even Water Kami had appeared, saying they had 'passed the test,' so who knows if they might encounter Raikou, Entei, or even Maxie next.
Ash's Pokemon that had turned to ash under Maxie's influence could be revived by Phoenix, but Jinghe wasn't sure if he could be brought back by Phoenix.
After all, the 'Prism Feather' he held was obtained through battle, not a gift from Phoenix itself.
"Hengga~~"
Gramps revealed a look of realization and gave Jinghe an 'OK' gesture.
I understand, old man.
Just like that sneaky ninja who approached me, throw your best move first, got it.
Jinghe's forehead creased with a black line.
You want me to 'leave,' just say it directly; there's no need for this.
"I mean, don't take action first; just let me know," Jinghe clarified.
"Hengga." (Alright then.)
Gramps immediately lost interest.
"Teacher Jinghe!" x3
"Soo~Nanshi~ (≧≦ゝ"
By the time Jinghe finally arrived at the set, it was almost dark.
The Rocket Trio was overjoyed to see him, their excitement bringing them to tears.
Jirou was dressed in the director's outfit, sweet Musha Reina made her debut, and the most pitiful one was probably Meowth, with bandages all over his face.
Gourgeist, however, remained as always, wearing the straw hat Jinghe had given him, resembling the Straw Hat Boy with his signature smile.
Seeing their getups, Jinghe couldn't help but feel a bit amused.
Especially sweet Musha Reina.
She perfectly fit the character image.
"You guys are all outstanding," Jinghe said, "Both I and the boss above highly approve of you. You are the elite, and we hope you'll continue to excel."
He spoke without blinking.
Upon hearing this, the trio laughed foolishly, their previous excitement instantly vanishing.
But they quickly snapped back to attention, standing at attention and saluting:
"Understood!"
Jinghe smiled helplessly at the trio.
Throughout the generations, these three had split up and reunited, ultimately reuniting as partners.
This bond made them more than just organization members; they were like family.
Perhaps, during filming, they had also faced mischievous Pikachu's electric shocks, but...
They were among the few in the Pokemon world who could rival Ash in terms of physical abilities.
"After this episode wraps up, you'll have a short break. You can go around and gather some inspiration."
"I'll be staying in Kanto for a while. If there's anything or any issues, you can find me."
The trio was slightly startled, clenching their fists and shedding tears:
"Thank you, Teacher Jinghe! (PД`q。)·。'゜"
When they were at their lowest, without goals or direction, it was the executives who took care of them.
Decided!
They must protect the best Teacher Jinghe in the world!
"Teacher Jinghe?"
At that moment, True Bird walked over.
"Watermelon-rind Glasses Girl!" x3
True Bird's cheeks darkened.
If it weren't for Teacher Jinghe specifically requesting these three 'elites' to participate, given her recent experiences, she would have sent them to the Alola region to mine without hesitation.
If Jinghe knew her thoughts, he would surely try to stop her.
Not because he couldn't bear to see the trio mining, but because with their abilities, as long as they didn't catch Pikachu, even if they were mining, they would undoubtedly excel at it.
He felt it was best not to release the Bear God prematurely.
The two headed towards the sound stage.
The filming work had long been completed, leaving only some editing tasks.
"Teacher Jinghe, Banmu-sama is on the phone."
As soon as Jinghe sat down in the sound stage, True Bird handed him the phone.
Banmu-sama?
Jinghe was slightly taken aback.
But he still took the call.
"Mr. Banmu, it's been a while," Jinghe said with a smile.
"Jinghe," Banmu's voice came through the phone, laced with a hint of laughter, "We've found the buyer behind the two Pokemon hunters you arrested."
Wait a minute.
Jinghe immediately realized something.
He hadn't informed Banmu-sama about this matter, had he?
How did he know?
It had only been half a day.
Had the Rocket Team's infiltration of the League reached this level?
Banmu continued, "It's a self-proclaimed 'Mad Collector' named Gilrotaro. I think he's a good target. What do you think?"
Mad Collector?
The guy from the Lugia movie who flew a fortress to catch the Legendary Birds?
So it was him.
No wonder he dared to target Thunderbird.
So...
Had the Rocket Team finally started to turn on each other?
Jinghe coughed lightly, "Ahem, does Banmu-sama have a share in this?"
(End of Chapter)
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