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Chapter 421: Inside the World Tree, Future Plans
Chapter 421: Inside the World Tree, Future Plans
After settling the matters on the Pokemon forum, Naoki now awaited Professor Oak's visit. With more and more people joining the forum, the faith they bestowed upon Appletun increased exponentially.
Although Appletun showed no outward signs of change, Naoki could sense the immense power of faith growing within it. He felt that if Appletun were to unleash its full power at this moment, even Palkia might fall before its icy lance. After all, that was the faith of over ten thousand humans!
Currently, Appletun's strength had far surpassed its peak, and together with its Spiritomb and Vanilluxe, it was probably the most powerful Pokemon in Naoki's ranch.
Not only that, but this sudden surge of faith had completely replenished the energy Appletun had expended during its previous nurturing of the World Tree.
Thus, that afternoon, Naoki set out with the ranch Pokemon and Appletun to the base of the World Tree.
In the ancient, dilapidated void, the majestic World Tree soared towards the heavens. Its massive canopy, lush and verdant, shone with a soft radiance, its leaves obscuring the sky in an endless expanse.
The sturdy trunk of the World Tree, surrounded by the glow of Sunflora, was now almost half the size of the ranch. The river flowing down from the floating island continuously watered the World Tree, nurturing its vigorous growth.
Gazing upon this magnificent tree, Naoki found it hard to believe that it had sprouted from such a tiny seed. Standing beneath it, he felt a sense of his own insignificance.
Even Golett, with its larger stature, seemed insignificant before the tree.
No wonder it was the legendary tree that supported the world!
As Naoki's gaze fell upon the World Tree, its information appeared before him.
[World Tree (Mature)
: A seedling that absorbed a vast amount of Grass Energy, this tree underwent a transformation during its growth due to the presence of the Ride Goat. It harbors a mighty life force within, and it is said that it can support a world and nurture all creatures with its natural energy. It will take another 48,054 years to reach maturity.]
According to Appletun's original abilities, it would take ten more months for this World Tree to fully mature, which would be the end of this year.
But now, with the immense faith Appletun had absorbed, Naoki felt certain that this timeline would be shortened further.
"Let's begin, Appletun!" Naoki said eagerly, curious to see what enhancements the faith of ten thousand people would bring to Appletun.
"Okay," Appletun nodded slightly.
The next second, under the watchful eyes of Golett, Motostoke, Froslass, Ride Goat, and Diggersby, Appletun slowly extended its hands.
A soft, blue glow enveloped Appletun's body.
Then, the glow transformed into a galaxy of pure energy, flowing gently towards the World Tree. It eventually became a tether, connecting Appletun and the World Tree.
As Appletun channeled its power into the World Tree, something remarkable happened.
Ripples of energy began to spread across the trunk and canopy of the World Tree, emitting a strange buzzing sound.
"Rustle~!"
The tree's shadow swayed, and the leaves on the canopy began to rustle gently, creating a soft susurrus.
Before Naoki and the Pokemon's eyes, a hole appeared on the massive, tangled roots of the World Tree.
Moreover, Naoki noticed that the original trunk was gradually transforming into a different form!
It somewhat resembled layers of rock and crystal, yet it retained the shape of a tree.
What was happening?
After Appletun finished nurturing, Naoki walked forward and gently reached out to touch the giant root of the World Tree that was exposed above the ground.
"Eh?"
Golett, confused, let out a curious call and walked up to look at the root but didn't seem to find anything unusual.
Naoki fell into deep thought, trying to recall information about the other World Tree in this world.
The World Beginning Tree, located in the mountains of Oreburgh City in the Kanto region, looked like a tree but was composed of rock-like layers. It was a crystalline life form that absorbed energy and nutrients from sunlight.
Could it be that the World Tree he had grown would eventually take on that form and rely on sunlight for energy? That would be fantastic! If the World Tree flew up into the sky, he wouldn't have to worry about it withering due to a lack of soil nutrients.
Additionally, Naoki noticed a change in the World Tree's description.
[World Tree (Mature)
: A thriving World Tree nearing the end of its growth, currently transforming into another life form and constructing its internal environment. It is said that this wondrous tree can support a world and nurture all creatures with its natural energy. It will take another 38,198 years to reach maturity.]
Reading this information, Naoki couldn't help but feel a sense of confirmation.
He glanced at the opening that had appeared on the trunk but didn't rush to explore it. Instead, he calculated how much the World Tree's maturation period had been shortened this time.
48,054 - 38,198 = 9,856
"9,856 years?" Naoki murmured, "Almost double the previous reduction."
Naoki recalled that, in the beginning, Appletun could shorten the World Tree's growth cycle by 2,000 years at a time.
Later, as the people of Sludge Town and tourists from other places learned of Appletun's legend, its power increased, and it could reduce the growth cycle by over 4,000 years.
Appletun lifted its head, gazing up at the towering and majestic World Tree. It felt deeply honored and excited at the prospect of what was to come.
"Do you need to rest?" Naoki asked.
Appletun shook its head. "No rest is needed. Like you, I am eager to enter this World Tree and explore its interior."
Understanding its enthusiasm, Naoki simply said, "Then let's go in together."
Several Eevees hanging on his body curiously peeked into the hole.
Naoki, carrying the pink Dratini, stepped into the opening.
Golett, Motostoke, Froslass, the Ride Goats, Diggersby, Vanilluxe, Spiritomb, Eldegoss, Sirfetch'd, Leekduck, Butterfree, the three Raiju siblings, Glaceon, and Sylveon followed closely behind.
Beyond the entrance lay a winding and intricate network of passages that seemed designed to bewilder intruders.
Naoki walked for a long time, only to realize he had gotten lost.
Facing a dead end, he had no choice but to ask for Appletun's help in probing the way ahead with its psychic powers.
With Appletun's assistance, they finally found the right path and reached the center of the World Tree.
There, a special upward passage awaited, resembling an elevator.
A pale green, ring-shaped membrane of light connected the top of the World Tree, with strange bubbles rising within it. It seemed that one could only reach the upper areas by riding these bubbles.
Naoki reached out and gently touched the membrane, only to find his hand passing through it.
The Eevees hanging on him were also curious and craned their necks to sniff at the membrane.
Suddenly, one of the Eevees was accidentally bumped by another, causing it to stumble into the membrane.
"Eevee!"
Startled, the Eevee tried to call for help, but the next second, a transparent bubble enveloped it and carried it upward.
Naoki was caught off guard as he watched the Eevee float away before his eyes.
"Ah!"
The clever Golett pointed at the bubble, indicating that they could also ride the bubbles to catch up.
Naoki noticed the next rising bubble and nodded, leading the group of Pokemon to jump into the membrane.
After all, this was the World Tree, and there was unlikely to be any danger within.
The next second, several bubbles automatically rose, encapsulating Naoki, Babutbo, and the others, carrying them upward.
Along the way, Naoki glimpsed the second layer, the third layer, the fourth layer, the fifth layer...
This discovery left him astonished.
Could the World Tree's interior be this vast?!
The bubble elevator ascended swiftly, and before Naoki could grasp the total number of layers, they had already reached the treetop.
With a soft pop, the bubble ruptured, "spitting out" Naoki, Golett, and the others onto a vibrant, lush area.
As Naoki and the Pokemon took in their surroundings, they were left dumbfounded.
The soil was fertile, the grass lush, and amidst the deep forest, a tranquil lake rested, shrouded in mist like a mystical realm. Moss-covered trees lined the lake's edge, their branches draped with cascading green vines.
Brilliant, colorful flowers bloomed on the grassy lake shore, and the air was filled with an intensely rich natural fragrance that brought a sense of relaxation and contentment.
They had reached the top of the World Tree, and through the dense canopy, Naoki could see the black void of the Reverse World.
If this were in the real world, the sky above would surely be a deep azure blue or a starry night sky.
That sight would undoubtedly be breathtaking!
"Ba mu..." Babutbo murmured.
Although it didn't eat the translation Gousu, Naoki could understand its meaning without any translation.
Babutbo was saying, "So beautiful..."
"Indeed!"
Naoki spotted the Eevee that had been carried away by the bubble, now standing on the grass, awe-struck by the vista before it.
For the moment, he didn't feel any urgency and decided to sit down on the soft grass, watching his Pokemon frolic and play.
The Ride Goats and Exeggutor stood in the grass, their eyes bright, occasionally lowering their heads to nibble on the lush, juicy grass.
The Eevees scampered about, playing a game of hide-and-seek.
Vaporeon seemed intrigued by the lake and approached it, gazing at its reflection in the water before jumping in and happily swimming around.
Oliva appeared to love this place, standing tall in the grass, basking in the abundant natural energy, and comfortably narrowing its eyes.
Babutbo, on the other hand, flew back and forth among the trees, exploring this newfound realm.
Golett and Motostoke stayed by Naoki's side, gazing at their companions with him.
Appletun slowly floated nearby.
Naoki turned to it and said, "Once the World Tree is fully grown, you can all come and live here. By then, I plan to transform this place into a Pokemon paradise!"
During their ascent, Naoki had noticed that the World Tree's interior had many layers, each with distinct environments.
As for Water-type Pokemon, they could live in the lakes that dotted the landscape.
In due time, he would choose a scenic spot to build the Explorer's Guild, along with a store for items, a restaurant, an inn, a dessert shop, and a cafe.
Then, he could invite some Pokemon to work there.
For instance, Babutbo's parents could be the shopkeepers at the item store, Tropius could provide food at the restaurant, Frostlass could make hot cream at the dessert shop, and Rotom Phone could post quests at the guild.
Although this world didn't have the Mystery Dungeon, quests could include planting Berries, cultivating crops, and harvesting fields, among other tasks.
Add to that the secret base of the Explorer's Guild, and the infrastructure around the World Tree would be complete.
After that, he would need to capture more diverse Pokemon and invite them to live on the World Tree.
Compared to Professor Oak's laboratory, the World Tree would be the perfect backyard!
Naoki continued to share his plans with Appletun, who listened intently, occasionally whispering, "I look forward to that day."
Golett happily nodded its large head, and seeing Naoki like this lifted its spirits as well.
"Ah ga si~"
Golett knew that Naoki's plans would all come to fruition in the future.
Suddenly, Golett remembered something else.
With the full growth of this World Tree, a formidable being with a terrifying power was drawn to it.
That being "forced" Naoki to work for it and even opened a portal to other worlds on the tree, sending explorer Pokemon on missions to save other worlds and help those in need.
Golett didn't want to leave Naoki's side, so it never ventured into those other worlds, but it heard from the Farfetch'd trio that there were explorers' guilds in those worlds as well.
In the evening, Naoki and his Pokemon left the World Tree and returned to the ranch.
Based on Appletun's current power, it would take around four more months for the World Tree to fully mature.
As Naoki looked forward to this, he also felt a twinge of worry.
He had promised Giratina that when Arceus awoke from its slumber, he would teach it a lesson.
Only then would Giratina help him raise the World Tree into the sky.
That afternoon, he had searched on his phone and, based on the previous Silver Conference's participant list, pinpointed the current timeframe.
This world was the one where Ash Ketchum existed. Last year, Ash had traveled through the Johto region and participated in the Silver Conference.
This year, Ash would be setting off on his journey through the Hoenn region.
This meant that next year, he would arrive in the Sinnoh region, and Arceus would awaken, beginning its revenge against humanity.
Naoki had never seen the Pokemon known as a god and wasn't sure how powerful it was.
But from its portrayal in the movies, it seemed that even the combined might of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina were no match for it, and it took Ash traveling back in time to change the outcome.
"In the end, it all comes back to the plates on Arceus," Naoki thought.
With the plates, Arceus could become immune to corresponding attribute attacks.
Although Babutbo had obtained the kingly power of Appletun, relying solely on it still felt a bit uncertain!
So, the question arose: could he do something about the plates? Naoki thought about Teddiursa's abilities, the luck it possessed, and its guaranteed escape effect.
Could he send Teddiursa to "pick up" the plates from Arceus?
If it managed to get its hands on them, it could immediately flee, triggering the guaranteed escape effect, which might just restrict Arceus.
Naoki began formulating a plan in his mind, preparing for any eventuality.
His sister, Ai, had helped with dinner that evening.
After the meal, the ranch Pokemon returned to their little nests and drifted off to sleep.
Naoki went back to his room and started playing on his phone.
However, as he played, he felt an unwavering gaze upon him.
Naoki turned and saw Golett looking at him pitifully, seemingly upset about being neglected.
Naoki: "..."
He patted the bed, signaling for Golett to come over.
Golett obediently walked over.
Naoki stroked its head and asked, "You really don't want a Rotom Phone? If you had one, you could watch TV anytime you wanted."
"Ah ga si!"
Golett shook its large head, indicating that it didn't need one; it just wanted to be by Naoki's side.
Naoki was helpless, "Fine."
He wanted to continue playing on his phone, but with Golett looking at him so sadly, he just couldn't focus.
In the end, Naoki gave in and tossed his phone aside, conceding, "Alright, alright, I won't play anymore. Let's go to sleep, okay?"
"Ah ga si!"
Golett immediately perked up and rubbed its big tongue on him.
Naoki sighed helplessly.
His Pokemon were just too clingy. If Professor Orchid saw the pitiful and sad expression Golett was making, she would surely be very surprised.
Wiping the drool from his face, Naoki closed his eyes and prepared to sleep alongside Golett.
(End of Chapter)
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