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Chapter 456: The Disguise Plan
Chapter 456: The Disguise Plan
"So, what you want is for a trainer to focus all their attention on a single Pokemon, right?"
In the living room, Naoki sat alongside Gorunton on the sofa, looking at the Espurr across from them as he asked uncertainly.
Espurr casually licked its paw and nodded, "Meowstic!" (That's right!)
At this, Gorunton beside them felt a bit speechless.
"Agasste..." (I somehow feel you're asking the wrong Pokemon...)
It felt like Naoki hadn't found a solution to this problem either.
Naoki: "..."
Indeed, Gorunton's words were absolutely correct.
He often encountered situations where his Pokemon got jealous of each other!
Espurr turned to the large Pokemon beside it, "Meowstic?" (What?)
"It's nothing!" Naoki quickly interjected, covering Gorunton's mouth with a playful smile.
Espurr's little face immediately filled with suspicion.
"Meowstic...?" (Can you guys really help me?)
"I'm not sure, but I can try to think of some solutions for you," Naoki offered.
Espurr looked at Naoki, "Meowstic?" (What solutions?)
Naoki began to brainstorm ideas for Espurr.
"For example, you need to take the initiative and bravely express your feelings to your trainer. Or when they need help, offer your assistance. Perhaps then, they'll see you as a smart and thoughtful Pokemon and grow to like you even more." Naoki suggested.
However, Espurr's temperament was well-known among all Pokemon—they were infamously moody, affectionate, and prone to jealousy.
If a trainer showed affection to any Pokemon other than Espurr, it was highly likely that Espurr would throw a tantrum.
They might sulk, ignore the trainer's commands, or even run away from home in more serious cases.
Hearing this, the Espurr before them wore an expression of contemplation.
"Meowstic?" (Will the trainer then only like me and no other Pokemon?)
it asked.
Gorunton beside them wanted to say something but hesitated.
Naoki couldn't guarantee anything, "Not necessarily, but your trainer might grow to like you even more, far beyond their affection for the other Pokemon."
Espurr thought about this seriously for a while before speaking up, "Meowstic! (I understand! I'll go and try this out. If it works, I'll give you my treasure!)
"
Without waiting for a response from Naoki, Espurr jumped off the sofa and dashed out the door, disappearing into the bushes in the blink of an eye.
Naoki heaved a soft sigh of relief.
Fortunately, none of his Pokemon had as strong a possessiveness as Espurr.
"Agasste..."
Gorunton watched Espurr leave and fell into deep thought.
It turned its head to look at Naoki and suddenly asked, "Agasste?"
Through the translation of Guazi Su, Naoki immediately understood Gorunton's question.
It wanted to know: Which Pokemon was Naoki's favorite?
Naoki: "..."
A polite smile graced his face, "I like all of you equally."
However, this answer wasn't what Gorunton wanted to hear.
"Agasste..." It probed further, "Agasste?" (But which Pokemon does Naoki like the most?)
"I like all of you," Naoki reiterated, refusing to budge from his answer.
Gorunton tried a different approach, "Agasste?" (Does Naoki like Motizard?)
"Of course," Naoki replied, a bit surprised that Gorunton had brought up Motizard. He explained, "For a human trainer, the first Pokemon they encounter holds a special meaning. Motizard was the first Pokemon I met when I arrived here."
"Before you came to the ranch, it was Motizard who kept me company while I worked. Back then, the ranch was poor, and I didn't have any money. But Motizard never minded, and we slept together in a small, run-down wooden hut every night."
Gorunton immediately understood the implication of Naoki's words.
It wasn't sure how to feel about this revelation.
It had experienced something similar in the past because it used to be Motizard.
But to say it didn't feel anything now would be a lie, because it was both Motizard and not Motizard at the same time.
Gorunton felt a mix of happiness and jealousy.
It was glad that Motizard held a special place in Naoki's heart.
Yet, it was jealous because the Motizard in Naoki's story was its past self, not the Gorunton it was now.
To borrow a phrase from Slowking, it was indeed a 'headache'.
Seeing Gorunton lost in thought, Naoki continued, "But each of you holds a unique place in my heart. Just like in a human family, there's a father, a mother, and children. Each member is important to the family, and it's only when everyone is together that it can be called a family.
The Magcargo living in the heating vent crawled over obediently to help Naoki start the fire for cooking.
Seeing the Magcargo approach, Naoki squatted down and fed it some Berries and Energy Blocks.
Magcargo was in a cheerful mood and couldn't help but use Smoke to express its happiness at that moment.
"Bang Bang!"
Two puffs of white smoke shot out from the chimney, and the sudden noise startled a few wild Barbedirds resting on the roof, causing them to take flight.
"Eat up, eat up!" Naoki said as he used an iron hook to pull out the charred Berry cores from Magcargo's body.
Looking at the somewhat narrow ventilation pipe and thinking of the vast World Tree, Naoki asked, "By the way, Magcargo, don't you want to live in the World Tree instead?"
Magcargo immediately stopped eating the Berry and looked up at him inquisitively, "Mak?"
"I feel like this place is too small for you. You can only move around in the pipes every day, and it just doesn't feel right," Naoki explained.
It was fine at first, but now that the World Tree has fully grown, everyone has moved there to live, except for Magcargo, which seemed a little unfair.
Moreover, with the heating provided by the air conditioning and fireplace in the house, Magcargo's warmth wasn't as necessary during the winter.
However, upon hearing this, Magcargo quickly shook its head.
"Mak!"
Naoki was taken aback by this reaction, "You want to stay here?"
Magcargo happily nodded its head, "Mak!"
"Why? The World Tree has so much more space than here, and there are lots of Pokemon there who could become your friends." Naoki asked.
Magcargo replied, "Mak!"
At that moment, the Rotom Phone floating nearby automatically translated for them.
"Magcargo says 【Because Naoki and Baboos are here, it wants to stay here too】 Roto!"
"Mak~" Magcargo happily nodded its head, indicating that it was indeed the case.
After a brief moment of surprise, Naoki quickly understood Magcargo's sentiment.
He didn't bring up the idea of Magcargo moving to the World Tree again and instead smiled, saying, "Okay, if that's the case, then let's all live here together!"
"Mak~"
The flames on Magcargo's body burned even brighter.
Naoki stood up and focused on cooking.
He had set the Rotom Phone to flight mode, and it now hovered nearby, playing the lunchtime news of the Pasio region.
Just then, a message from Kishu arrived.
【Kishu: Hello! Heehee, are you having lunch?】
Seeing Kishu's name, Naoki's heart skipped a beat as he immediately recalled what his sister, Ai, had said before.
He pondered for a moment before replying.
【Naoki: I'm cooking. What's up? Why are you messaging me at this time?】
【Kishu: Well... mainly, I wanted to ask if you're free in June. There will be a super luxurious summer festival in Nimbasa City, and I've always felt bad for making you host me. So, I want to invite you and Gorunton to come and play for a day!】
Inviting him and Gorunton to Nimbasa City for a summer festival? If his sister Ai hadn't told him about Kishu's possible feelings, he might not have thought anything of it.
But now, Naoki suddenly had a hunch. Could what his sister said be true? Does Kishu really like him?
"No, that's impossible," he denied to himself. If it was a misunderstanding, it would be embarrassing. He didn't want to assume Kishu liked him, only to find out that she didn't, making him seem like a fool.
After a moment of contemplation, Naoki decided to pretend that nothing was amiss and continue their interactions as usual.
He calculated the time and had been about to agree when he realized he might not be free in June.
By then, the World Tree would be fully mature, and he would need to work with Giratina and Mewtwo to move the World Tree into the sky.
Moreover, according to Dai's information, the big event in the Hoenn region might also take place within these two months, so he would have to stay at the ranch and check if Dai needed any help.
With these thoughts in mind, Naoki replied.
【Naoki: I might be busy at the ranch in June. The crops in the fields need to be harvested, and then it'll be time for the seasonal change. I also need to prepare the seeds for the autumn crops in advance.】
【Kishu: Ah... what a shame. There will be a grand fireworks display in Nimbasa City at that time. The Nimbasa Gym will be closed for a day, and I wanted to invite you and Gorunton to come and watch it with me!】
Fireworks display?
【Naoki: Hmm, I guess you could say it is! As far as I know, many coastal cities hold similar events, and will you be attending with Electabuzz and the others?】
【Kishu: Of course, but the celebration in a small town like this might not be as lively as in the big cities.】
【Naoki: I'm so envious! The beaches in Nimbasa City are packed. Last year, Electabuzz and I couldn't even squeeze our way in, and I don't feel like going this year either! Ah! I guess I'll be spending another boring holiday at home!】
Upon reading this message, Naoki couldn't help but laugh. He could almost picture the expression on Kishu's face as she sent this message.
After some thought, he replied:
【Naoki: There are fewer people in Zichi Town, so it's not as crowded. If you're feeling bored in Nimbasa City, you can always come over here to join us.】
Kishu seemed delighted by this suggestion.
【Kishu: Eh? Are you serious?】
【Naoki: Of course, and it'll be more fun with more people.】
Kishu's response was immediate and enthusiastic.
【Kishu: Great! We'll definitely come over to join you then!】
"Okay," Naoki replied.
After that, Kishu seemed to get busy, and after a simple goodbye, the chat came to an end.
Naoki began to ponder how he could help Dai if he needed him in June.
If Dai was reaching out, it meant that the situation in the Hoenn region was beyond even the Champion's ability to stop.
By then, it would likely take the intervention of legendary Pokemon like himself to prevent a catastrophe.
In this internet age, such a significant event would surely attract brave reporters and adventurous trainers eager to document the happenings.
Naoki had no desire to expose his true identity.
If he were photographed, his face might spread across the internet overnight, and trainers who had challenged his trials before might recognize him.
If Rayquaza and Giratina intervened, people would soon know that these two legendary Pokemon were at Naoki's ranch.
The ranch would then be swarmed by enthusiastic fans and curious onlookers.
After some contemplation, Naoki came up with an idea.
To maintain the peaceful and stable life at the ranch, he needed to disguise himself.
This way, he could prevent interruptions to their tranquil lives and deter unwanted attention from those with ulterior motives, such as organizations like Team Rocket or Team Galaxy.
While he didn't fear them, it would be annoying to deal with their conspiracies.
As for the method...
He had a perfect example right at home—Mimikyu.
Just like Mimikyu, he could wear a mask or a hood to conceal his identity.
With the mask, he would become a masked hero, preventing disasters and saving the Hoenn region.
And without it, he would be an ordinary, unassuming ranch owner.
Aside from those in the know, outsiders would never be able to connect the two identities.
It was similar to the relationship between Incineroar Mask and Professor Kukui in the Pokemon anime.
Incineroar Mask, the father of Ash's Litten, was the owner of an electronics store.
But in secret, he donned the Incineroar mask and fought against Team Skull.
Professor Kukui also had a dual identity as the Royal Mask, a passionate Pokemon battler in the Royal Dome.
Decision made; he would adopt this method when acting outside the ranch!
Naoki decided to have a custom-made mask created for his disguise.
Or rather, he didn't need an outsider for this task.
Mewtwo, with its maxed-out handicraft skill points, would be perfect for the job.
Thus, after lunch, Naoki contacted Mewtwo via the Rotom Phone and explained his plan through video communication.
After listening, Mewtwo remained silent for a while before finally responding, "I can do it, but I'll need the materials."
In the past, when Mewtwo had tried to build a castle on New Island, it had attempted to use its psychic powers to create objects through sheer force of will.
However, whether due to insufficient power or some other reason, it had failed.
In the end, it had resorted to using the building materials from the remnants of Team Rocket's laboratory to construct its high-tech castle.
Over the years, Mewtwo had gained a good understanding of human objects and technology.
Compared to a complex castle, crafting a mask using its psychic powers would be a much simpler task.
(End of Chapter)
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