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Chapter 511: The Ideal and the Real, Jinghe's Vision
Chapter 511: The Ideal and the Real, Jinghe's Vision
"Chief Jinghe!"
Members of the International Police Department gathered in Deer Town.
"Handsome?"
Upon seeing this person, Jinghe realized that this matter was no small affair.
Handsome, the man who only appeared for significant events! Unlike the Rocket Team trio, who showed up for both big and small matters, Handsome's presence undoubtedly signaled a major issue.
Fortunately, it wasn't just Handsome who had arrived; among the members of the International Police Department was the familiar figure of Adek, the Champion.
Although Adek had lost his ace, Charizard, his status as a Champion was unquestionable.
With a Champion leading the way, along with a group of League members, sweeping through the P2 Laboratory wouldn't be a problem.
"Hahaha—"
Adek let out a hearty laugh, "Who would've thought we'd meet again, Jinghe zzZ"
And with that, he fell asleep.
The Battle Bear Trainer, who was grilling fish with Gramps nearby, couldn't help but glance at him.
This guy...
"Chief Jinghe, this is the head of the International Police Department in the Unova Region, Inspector Schultz."
Handsome introduced the highest-ranking official of the International Police Department in the Unova Region—a middle-aged man with a slightly plump build, wearing a brown trench coat and a matching brown hat.
Jinghe couldn't help but think of Officer Megure.
"This is Mr. Schultz's adopted son, Probationary Patrol Officer Heiji."
He wore a red duckbill cap without a top, a blue short-sleeved shirt, white shorts, and black tights underneath, looking no older than eight or nine years old, but with a serious and earnest expression.
Indeed, it was Heiji.
The three of them exchanged brief greetings after Handsome's introduction.
Then, Jinghe once again briefed them on the situation of the island where the P2 Laboratory was located, and they proceeded to make a plan.
In essence, it was mainly a discussion between Jinghe and Inspector Schultz, while Handsome and Heiji listened in.
However, Jinghe's attention, more or less, was still drawn to the young Heiji.
He was no stranger to Heiji.
As one of the protagonists in the special edition, Heiji was an abandoned infant left at a crime scene, raised by the International Police. After various tests and examinations, they discovered his exceptional intellect and physical abilities, leading the higher-ups to decide to educate and train him as an investigator.
However, Heiji had an innate emotional defect, lacking the ability to understand his own emotions and those of others, and thus, unable to comprehend good from evil.
This resulted in Heiji having a dual personality:
In front of ordinary people, he would pretend to be an ordinary boy who loved to talk and laugh, constantly flirting and teasing the girls around him.
But when he assumed his role as an International Police officer, he would revert to his original personality, becoming serious and dedicated to his duties. With his unique martial arts skills, sharp mind, and top-notch training, he earned the title of "Mr. Perfect."
When Heiji made his debut in the special edition at the age of 12, he was already an Inspector in the International Police Department and had become Handsome's superior.
But now...
He was merely a newly-appointed Probationary Patrol Officer, serving under Handsome.
Handsome had it rough; his subordinates eventually became his superiors.
However, this operation was significant, and Heiji was clearly there to learn, not for actual combat.
In the end, with the approval of Inspector Schultz, Jinghe, and the sleeping Adek, they decided to take action early the next morning, aiming to completely take down the P2 Laboratory.
Dr. Red Cedar and his research institute would serve as a temporary base and provide technical assistance.
Jinghe would be staying at Dr. Red Cedar's research institute for the night.
As night fell, Jinghe had just finished his basic training with Gramps in the backyard of Dr. Red Cedar's institute.
Since they had already fought earlier and might engage in combat again tomorrow, they only did some light training.
"Dinner time!"
Jinghe called out, and the little ones immediately gathered around him, sitting by his side and eating Energy Cubes.
"Your bond with them is truly remarkable."
In the moonlight, Adek entered the yard, gently rubbing his neck and adjusting the string of Poke Balls hanging from his neck. He seemed a bit wistful.
"Mr. Adek."
Jinghe wasn't surprised by Adek's arrival; he had noticed Adek quietly observing from a distance while Gramps was training earlier.
Jinghe smiled and passed a piece of cake to Adek.
"This was made by Ai Guanshi and Xue Nai Xian. It tastes really good."
Adek didn't hesitate to take a bite and closed his eyes, then exaggeratedly exclaimed, "This is an incredible dessert, Jinghe! You're so lucky!"
Jinghe smiled gently without responding, knowing that Adek had something to say.
As for the dessert...
Ai Guanshi and the others always prepared delicious treats for him before he went out, as if afraid he might go hungry on his travels.
"Dr. Red Cedar mentioned that this afternoon, you encountered an unusual thunderstorm at the beach. She thinks it wasn't a natural occurrence."
Both Dr. Red Cedar and Jinghe had witnessed the scene.
However, after Czechrom appeared, all the instruments in Dr. Red Cedar's institute malfunctioned, so they couldn't record anything.
As a result, Dr. Red Cedar was still searching through references to confirm her judgment.
"Yes, I agree," Jinghe nodded, refraining from mentioning Czechrom, as he wasn't sure what changes it might bring.
Most importantly, he didn't understand why Czechrom had appeared.
"Jinghe, do you know about Team Plasma?" Adek asked, opening another topic after a brief silence.
"I know a little."
Adek stuffed the last piece of cake into his mouth, then clapped his hands and looked up at the bright moon in the night sky, speaking slowly.
"The Plasma Team's ideology is to let Pokemon return to nature and separate humans from Pokemon. They believe that humans have persecuted Pokemon."
Especially when humans command Pokemon to fight.
To be honest.
The Plasma Team is smart.
Their ideology isn't anti-human; they don't advocate for world destruction or domination. This is why, despite the League's constant surveillance, they haven't found any incriminating evidence against them.
Of course, there's another reason. Quite a few people do agree with the Plasma Team's ideology.
This has given the Plasma Team a significant influence in the Unova Region.
In Jinghe's memory, the protagonist of the special episode, Bai Ci, was influenced by the Plasma Team and could even be considered a half-fan of N.
"If their ideology is truly like that, then no one will have any issues with the Plasma Team," Jinghe said with a hint of sarcasm.
Anyone can talk the talk.
Sakaki even claimed he would lead the Pokemon world to conquer Mars.
"What do you think? How should humans and Pokemon coexist?" Adek didn't respond to Jinghe's words but instead asked his own question.
Hmm?
Hearing this question, Jinghe glanced at Adek, and a realization dawned on him.
Indeed, after losing his best partner, Adek became somewhat despondent, continuing his role as Champion only out of a sense of responsibility.
The Plasma Team's ideology hit home for Adek in this state.
He wondered, "If Charizard hadn't become my Pokemon, would it have lost its life halfway through?" This wasn't an impossible scenario.
But as the Champion, he couldn't agree with the Plasma Team's ideology, so he was conflicted.
Jinghe fell silent.
He recalled his initial reluctance to let the little ones battle and his seemingly ordinary, mundane ideal.
After a while, he spoke in a deep, slow voice.
"When I was a teacher at the Pokemon Academy in Hoenn..."
Jinghe paused, glancing at Gramps, who was eating energy cubes with gusto and making noises as he ate. A smile appeared on Jinghe's face as he continued.
"At that time, I wasn't really enthusiastic about battles. Even when battling, I didn't want the little ones to get hurt."
"It might sound funny, but my initial ideal was simply to live a quiet, ordinary life with Pokemon."
"In the midst of trivial matters and playful squabbles, I wanted to live an ordinary life."
Taking a slight breath.
"But."
Jinghe grabbed Gramps' head, and amidst its grumbling, he kneaded and flattened its head.
"Hng~"
Gramps glared at Jinghe but then closed his eyes in apparent enjoyment.
"Yoji~ Yoji~!"
Tyrogue jumped up and leaped, landing heavily on Jinghe's lap.
Bang!
Me too! Me too!
Hiss—
Jinghe gasped, wondering if this little guy had gotten stronger. But he still gave Tyrogue a Wave Bomb, and the little one lay on Jinghe's lap, shivering all over.
So comfortable...
Jinghe smiled.
"Later, I came to understand that battles aren't just about fighting. The outcome isn't the key; it's the moment during the battle when you connect with your Pokemon on a spiritual level. It's like...like an elevation of a chance encounter."
Jinghe thought of different Trainers and their partners.
Like Infernape and Herona, Charizard and Dante, Pikachu and Ash, Gramps and Jinghe.
Bonds are forged in daily life and elevated in battles.
"Whether it's failure or success, the feelings experienced during the process are our own, not determined by victory or defeat."
"Not determined by victory or defeat, but the process is our own?"
Adek repeated the words softly.
"Instead of saying that humans have persecuted Pokemon, why not ask about the Pokemon's perspective?"
Jinghe's hand reached into Ice Nine Tails' cool, soft fur and gently scratched twice.
"Roar."
The Pokemon's perspective?
Looking at Jinghe and his Pokemon, Adek knew he didn't need to ask.
But this was just Jinghe's personal view and couldn't represent everyone.
Neither Adek nor Jinghe denied that there were indeed some people who harmed Pokemon.
This is why the Plasma Team could exist so openly.
But if one were to generalize based on a small group of people, to make sweeping statements and form opinions or ideologies, that would be fallacious reasoning.
Adek exhaled lightly, appearing slightly more relaxed.
In any case.
Seeing a harmonious scene always makes one feel more cheerful.
He shook his head and said, "They believe that the existence of Poke Balls..."
Before he could finish, Jinghe interrupted.
He had already explained this when capturing Hunter J.
"Poke Balls are just tools."
With a flip of his hand, a small red and white ball appeared in his palm.
"The function of a tool depends on both parties using it. Some people like to put Pokemon in Poke Balls, while others don't, whether they are humans or Pokemon."
"Hng~ Hng~!"
Gramps, with his mouth full of energy cubes, nodded in agreement.
He preferred to stay in Jinghe's shadow.
Compared to Poke Balls, Adek was more opposed to the storage system of Poke Balls, which is why he wore his Poke Balls strung together around his neck.
He preferred to have his Pokemon by his side, and his Pokemon felt the same way.
This was a trait shared by Jinghe and Adek.
Even though Jinghe had more than six Pokemon with him, he still chose to keep them all by his side.
The Pokemon League's Poke Ball storage system was not yet fully developed, but even if it was, he wouldn't have used it.
If possible, he would have even brought all the little ones from home, like Ai Guanshi's siblings and Xue Nai Xian, with him.
A family should be together, after all.
Adek noticed that Jinghe seemed to possess a unique charm that set him apart from others.
He was clear about what he wanted and firmly believed that what he was doing was right.
This "rightness" was not based on others' values but solely on his own and his Pokemon's values.
In simple terms, if he and his Pokemon liked doing something and believed it was right, then it was right.
No matter what Plasma Team or Pokemon Hunter J thought, they couldn't shake his beliefs.
It was this sense of "rightness" that earned him recognition, including from Adek.
Jinghe skillfully grabbed an Energy Cube from Gramps' large bowl and, under Adek's astonished gaze, popped it into his mouth.
"
How dare you steal my food again, old man!
Gramps bared his teeth.
But that was all he did; he seemed accustomed to this behavior.
The other little ones, however, turned their heads, covered their food bowls, and watched Jinghe warily, guarding their food.
Adek was speechless.
Jinghe truly treated his Pokemon as family.
They ate together, slept together, bathed together, and brushed their teeth together.
Whether human or Pokemon, they existed as equals, and only during battles and training would the distinction between Trainer and Pokemon become apparent.
Jinghe was well aware of Adek's inner turmoil.
He also understood it very well.
He had tried to put himself in Adek's shoes and found that he couldn't accept it or let it go.
Even, he thought that if such a thing really happened, he might "go crazy".
In the Pokemon world, there were ways to revive Pokemon, albeit extreme.
However, there was one thing he felt he could say.
"Mr. Adek, I learned something before."
Jinghe took out a Pecha Berry to alleviate the poisoning symptoms after eating Gramps' Energy Cube.
Adek's eyes twitched.
You're already poisoned, and you're still eating Gramps' Energy Cube. Why not just stop eating?
But soon he realized.
Jinghe was doing this to taste the flavor and texture of the Energy Cube to improve it later.
"Go on," Adek perked up his ears.
Jinghe smiled slightly, patting Gramps' head gently, and spoke in a warm, slow voice:
"Memories are pearls, and bonds are diamonds. Pearls and diamonds do not disappear with the passage of time or the absence of one."
Adek was stunned.
His Charizard had died, but the bond and memories between them remained, proving that Charizard was still there, just in a different "place".
But if Charizard had never met him and had not been caught by him, would everything still be the same?
On one side was the reality of death, and on the other was the ideal of memories and bonds.
Using the sword of the "Ming Dynasty" to cut down the officials of the "Qing Dynasty" was also a matter of one stroke per person, Jinghe thought as he watched Adek's stunned expression.
As for the so-called reality and ideal?
In Jinghe's eyes, the present moment with his Pokemon was reality.
The future of being together with his Pokemon forever was the ideal.
It was that simple.
In the game, Adek and N had a direct confrontation, and due to his lack of recent battles, Adek was defeated.
At that time, Jinghe saw it as a collision of reality and ideal.
Adek, who persisted even after losing his partner, and N, who fought for his lofty ideals despite feeling the pain of his Pokemon, were both battling and clashing in their beliefs.
Therefore, if you want to slightly guide Adek, it's best to use the ideal.
But if you want to guide N, the best approach is still reality.
"If you encounter N in the future, you can try it if you have the chance."
Jinghe still held a certain fondness for N.
After all, his intentions were good, and his heart was kind.
If he hadn't been raised by someone like Kweichsi, with his abilities akin to "Eternal Force" and his love for Pokemon, he would have undoubtedly achieved greatness.
"Can this be considered a double-edged sword?"
On the same night, under the same starry sky.
An enormous flying ship slowly rose into the night sky, hidden by darkness and clouds, leaving the island where the P2 Laboratory was located.
Along with it, numerous test chambers, Akroma, and a portion of the Plasma Team members also departed.
Now that they had been discovered, there was no need to stay. Akroma, despite his eagerness to meet Jinghe, couldn't do so under these circumstances.
He had received the latest news; almost all the International Police from the Flying Cloud City International Police Station were on the move.
There was no need to guess who they were after.
"We'll have to meet again next time, Jinghe-sensei."
Akroma, sitting in the cockpit, spoke softly to himself with a hint of regret.
This was the Plasma Destroyer, a ship the Plasma Team had invested heavily in, and it was their crucial means of evading the Pokemon League's surveillance.
(End of Chapter)
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