Chapter 597: Child, When You Were Born, the Whole World Shouted Your Name

Chapter 597: Child, When You Were Born, the Whole World Shouted Your Name

In the hospital room, Qi Shu, who had just given birth, lay asleep on the bed, with a Pokemon-themed incubator by her side, and the baby was already asleep inside.

Qi Shu's parents stood nearby, their faces filled with loving smiles as they gazed at their granddaughter. Even the usually stern father-in-law had a gentle smile on his face at this moment.

Shizuru, thinking that Qi Shu might be weak after giving birth, left the care of his mother-in-law and father-in-law and returned home with Gogoat to cook a pot of nourishing goat milk porridge in the small kitchen.

The Pokemon in the ranch didn't know what had happened, and when they saw Shizuru return, they all ran up to ask.

"Bamo?"

"Miu?"

"Yimo?"

"..."

Shizuru answered with a smile as he stirred the porridge, "Qi Shu's baby was just born!"

Upon hearing this, the Pokemon around him immediately showed shocked expressions.

They all turned to look around, trying to find the baby, but they couldn't find anything.

"Miu?" Dreamy asked, looking for the baby.

"She's in the hospital. Do you want to go see her?" Shizuru asked as he poured the cooked porridge into a thermos.

"Miu!" Dreamy and the other Pokemon nodded eagerly.

"Alright, I'll take you there," Shizuru said with a smile.

Babu Tubba, Dreamy, Teddy, Bikitini, Frosmoth, Skiddo, Rapidash, Voltog, Nightmare, Magnemite...

Hearing Shizuru's words, Thunderbolt, who had been quietly watching from a distance, stood up and started walking towards them.

Fire Emperor and Water Lord, who were visiting, looked on with confusion.

"What are you doing?" they asked.

Thunderbolt's deep voice was filled with magnetism, "Don't you want to see the child of the Rainbow Hero?"

A minute later, just as Shizuru had recalled his Pokemon into their Poke Balls, the three Sacred Beasts approached him.

Shizuru was slightly startled, "What's up?"

Water Lord explained, "Thunderbolt wants to see your child."

Thunderbolt immediately widened his eyes, "You're the one who wants to see her!"

Shizuru was a bit puzzled, but since they wanted to see the baby, he decided to take everyone together!

When Shizuru arrived at the hospital room with a large group of Pokemon, Qi Shu's parents were stunned.

Qi Shu's father stared at the three majestic and awe-inspiring Pokemon, resembling wild beasts, and couldn't speak for a moment.

"L-Legendary Pokemon?!" After a long while, he turned to Shizuru and asked, "Did you catch them all?"

Shizuru didn't know how to respond, so he thought for a moment and replied, "We're friends."

"Friends..." Qi Shu's father repeated the word, recalling that Shizuru had been the Gym Leader at Nangguang Gym.

At that time, he had seen Thunderbolt and learned from other spectators that it was a Legendary Pokemon and part of an organization that included Fire Emperor and Water Lord as well.

And now, the two Pokemon beside them should be Fire Emperor and Water Lord, right? He was becoming more and more impressed with his son-in-law.

"The baby is over there. Go and take a look, but be careful not to wake her up!" Shizuru said to Dreamy and the others.

Qi Shu had already woken up, and Shizuru sat by the bedside, feeding her the goat milk porridge he had brought.

The Pokemon, full of curiosity, surrounded the incubator and observed the baby inside.

"Miu?" Dreamy asked, wondering if this was Shizuru's baby.

Teddy nodded vigorously.

Bikitini's eyes shone brightly as she looked at the baby in the incubator, "Nini!" (She's so cute!)



Not only Bikitini, but Fire Emperor, Water Lord, and Thunderbolt all shared the same thought.

Fire Emperor moved his large head closer to sniff the scent of the human baby, then communicated with Water Lord and Thunderbolt through telepathy:

"She carries the scent of the Rainbow Hero."

Water Lord, with elegance, said, "Not only that, I also sense a rich natural energy, similar to the energy of the World Tree."

Hearing Fire Emperor and Water Lord's words, Thunderbolt also wanted to move closer to take a sniff.

But before he could get close, the baby in the incubator suddenly woke up, flailing her soft little hands and grabbing his beard in the process.

"!!!"

Thunderbolt was startled but didn't dare move, afraid of scaring the baby.

Immediately, a loud cry came from the incubator.

The commotion immediately caught the attention of the surrounding Pokemon, who turned to look at Thunderbolt.

Fire Emperor scolded, "You woke her up!"

Thunderbolt froze, unable to move, his body stiffened in place.

"She's probably hungry," Shizuru said with a smile as he walked up and took the baby out of the incubator.

He had experience with this; he had cared for a newly hatched Eevee in a similar way.

Thunderbolt breathed a sigh of relief and retreated to the back with Water Lord and Fire Emperor, lying on the floor to watch the scene.

"Here you go!" After drinking the goat milk porridge Shizuru had made, Qi Shu felt energized. She sat up, leaning against the headboard, and took the baby from Shizuru's arms to feed her.

Seeing this, Qi Shu's father found an excuse to go outside for some fresh air.

Qi Shu's mother sat by the bed, her face filled with relief as she watched her daughter.

"From today on, you're a mother now, so you have to be more careful in the future."

"I know, Mom!"

Shizuru and the Pokemon sat on the other side, helping out.

After a few sips, the baby smacked her lips a few times and began to doze off again.

Newborn babies are like this, sleeping for 20 hours out of 24 hours a day.

Shizuru wiped the milk stains from her lips and gently covered her with a small blanket, and the baby soon fell into a deep sleep.

Skiddo stood by, and Shizuru asked, "Skiddo, do you want to touch her?"

"Ga-oh?"

Shizuru nodded.

Skiddo carefully extended her hand and gently touched the baby's face.

Feeling the softness, Skiddo was startled and quickly withdrew her hand, fearing she might accidentally hurt the baby.

"Ga-oh!"

"Hahaha! Don't worry, it's fine," Shizuru laughed. "Wait a little longer, and when she grows up a bit, you can play with her outside!"

"Ga-oh~" Skiddo was full of anticipation.

Dreamy and Bikitini floated nearby, also staring at the baby with their big, round eyes.

Shizuru took out his Lotad Phone, snapped a photo, and posted it on his social media feed.

[Wing King: Born safely! The best New Year's gift! Picture.jpg]



Soon, the post received a stream of likes and comments.

[Yushi: Congratulations! Once I finish my League work, I'll visit you right away.]



[Adeck: Haha, finally, this day has come! Congratulations, Shizuru! You're going to be a father, and I've already prepared a gift for you. Just wait at home!]



Dante, Sonia, Herona, Professor Oak, and Daigo all offered their congratulations.

Shizuru thanked them one by one.

Meanwhile, the Pokemon on the World Tree also saw Shizuru's post.

In the Flipside World, Reshiram initially didn't understand what it meant.

After a detailed explanation from the Lotad Phone, Reshiram's eyes widened in surprise.

What? Such a significant event, and Shizuru hadn't even told him about it!

No way! He had to join in on the excitement!

Reshiram wriggled his massive body and rushed towards the distance.

On the World Tree, the Phoenix King perched on a branch also saw the post.

Without saying a word, the Phoenix King sensed the Rainbow Hero's location, spread its wings, and flew towards the horizon, leaving a brilliant rainbow in the sky.

At the Expedition Guild Headquarters, Ultra Beast stared silently at the post on the phone screen.

Was this Shizuru's child? Humans had created a new generation in this way, and if it hadn't been cloned, would it have been born into this world in the same manner? Ultra Beast zoomed in on the photo, gazing at the human infant.

She looked so delicate and slept so peacefully.



On the first day of the New Year in League Year 202, Zekin Town was blessed with an auspicious sign. Countless people witnessed the legendary Pokemon Phoenix King flying over the town, leaving a beautiful rainbow in the sky.

Countless lights descended from the sky, as if bestowing blessings for some unknown reason.

The townspeople were amazed, and the trainers on the streets excitedly chased after the Phoenix King's silhouette. Some ordinary townspeople happily watched the Phoenix King's figure, praying for their families' well-being.

Many believed this was a good omen, as the Phoenix King represented good fortune and happiness. Its appearance would surely bring happiness to those who saw it.

At the hospital, the three Sacred Beasts, who had been lying on the floor, suddenly sensed something. They stood up abruptly and exclaimed,

"The Phoenix King has arrived!"

"The Phoenix King?" Shizuru was a bit surprised.

Thunderbolt didn't speak; it flew out the window and soon returned with a rainbow-colored feather in its beak.

Shizuru was slightly taken aback when he saw the feather.

Thunderbolt walked to the baby's incubator, lowered its head, and placed the feather on the baby's body.

They understood the purpose of the Phoenix King's appearance; it was blessing Shizuru's baby!

"This is..."

After a brief moment of shock, Shizuru also understood the Phoenix King's intention. He went to the window and saw a brilliant rainbow in the sky.

"Thank you, Phoenix King," Shizuru said silently.

It was said that the Phoenix King's feathers, shimmering with seven colors, could bring happiness to people. For the Phoenix King, this was probably the best gift it could give.

Just then, the lights in the hospital dimmed, and shadows in the room began to ripple.

A gloomy aura started to spread throughout the ward.

The Pokemon, sensing the strangeness, became alert.

Qi Shu's parents also looked around in confusion.

Shizuru immediately realized what was happening.

He quickly took out his Lotad Phone and sent a message to Reshiram.

[Wing King: Don't come out; the room can't accommodate you! I'll bring the baby to see you when I return!]



Joking, the room was so small, and Gogoat and Rapidash had almost filled it. If Reshiram, nearly three meters tall, appeared, it would surely break through the roof! As soon as the message was sent, the surrounding shadows paused, and everything returned to normal, and the flickering lights stopped.

Shizuru heaved a sigh of relief.

"What was that sound just now?" Qi Shu's parents were concerned.

"I don't know. Maybe a Ghost-type Pokemon passed by?" Shizuru replied.

Although they were puzzled, they couldn't figure out the situation and had to give up.

In the afternoon, Shizuru asked Qi Shu and the Pokemon to rest while he went to settle the related fees.

"Please wait... The total is 5,200 League Coins. Cash or online payment?" the nurse asked.

Shizuru had left in a hurry and didn't have much cash, so he said, "Online payment, please!"

"Alright.

"The nurse finished her tasks and advised, "When you go back in the afternoon, make sure the mother takes care of her body. It's quite cold outside, so it's best to stay indoors."

Shizuru was slightly taken aback. "You mean we can go home in the afternoon? We don't need to stay in the hospital for observation?"

"Of course not," the nurse smiled. "The mother's body is very healthy, and she'll be fully recovered within a week at most."

"That soon?" Shizuru was stunned. "Don't we need to observe a confinement period?"

The nurse was puzzled. "What's a confinement period?"

"It's the recovery period after childbirth," Shizuru explained.

"Just seven days!" The nurse replied, "If the mother has sufficient nutrition, she'll recover in just three days!"

Shizuru was speechless.

Are the humans in the Pokemon world really that special? This is too exaggerated...

"What about the baby?" Shizuru asked again. "Does the baby need to stay in the hospital for observation?"

"No need for that either. Your baby is very healthy. Just make sure to keep them warm and feed them regularly. Ensure they get enough sleep, and they'll grow up healthy."

The nurse paused for a moment before continuing, "Are you a Trainer? Have you ever taken care of a Pokemon that just hatched from an egg?"

Shizuru nodded. "Yes."

"Then there's no problem. Just take care of the baby like you would a Pokemon!" the nurse said.

Shizuru's heart was filled with awe.

This... is too exaggerated, right?

This reminded Shizuru of the protagonist Coco from the Pokemon movie, "Pokemon: Pikachu and Coco."

Coco was adopted by a Pokemon named Salude when she was an infant and grew up healthily until she was ten years old.

In the movie, Coco and Salude lived in the wild, probably surviving on nothing but tree fruit each day.

Yet, Coco managed to grow up so well.

So, humans are indeed a type of Pokemon, right?! This further confirmed Shizuru's suspicions.

With mixed emotions, Shizuru returned to the hospital room and saw his mother-in-law and father-in-law bidding farewell to Qi Shu.

"We're heading back too. Take good care of yourself, and we'll come to visit you again soon!" said the elderly couple.

Qi Shu responded with a nod, "I know!"

The couple gave Shizuru some final reminders before bidding farewell and leaving Zekin Town.

After they left, Shizuru began packing his things.

To prevent Qi Shu from catching a cold during the journey, he summoned the Fertility King and asked it to teleport Qi Shu and the baby directly to their home.

Meanwhile, Shizuru drove the pickup truck, carrying the Pokemon back to the ranch.

Along the way, snowflakes began to fall from the sky.

Shizuru's heart felt warm, for today marked the beginning of his journey into fatherhood!

"Gogoat, I'm going to be a father too!" Shizuru excitedly shared his feelings with Gogoat.

"Ah-gah-see~" Gogoat sincerely shared in his joy.

"I wonder what she'll be like when she grows up. Will she be like me, loving Pokemon so much...?" Shizuru couldn't help but imagine the future.

He envisioned a cute little girl waiting for him under the eaves, running into his arms and calling him 'Daddy.'

"Gogoat, do you know how happy I am?" Shizuru whispered, unable to express his emotions in words.

"Ah-gah-see~!" Gogoat responded with continued happiness.

"When the time comes, we'll watch her grow up. I wonder if she'll be willing to inherit my ranch... or become a Trainer," Shizuru mused.

"Ah-gah-see..." Gogoat didn't know about that, as it hadn't seen such a distant future either.

"As long as she's happy, that's all that matters!" Shizuru realized. The ranch was never the most important thing; it was always about the Pokemon and where they were.

Where Gogoat and the others were, that's where home was.

The vintage pickup truck drove through the wind and snow, heading towards the ranch, their home.

A thin layer of snow covered the ground as Shizuru stepped out of the truck and led Gogoat into the living room.

A baby crib stood in the room, with a soft pad inside where their baby lay, dreaming sweetly in the glow of the fireplace.

Aikanshi, the younger sister, stood by gently rocking the baby to sleep.

The Sacred Beasts lay on the floor, gazing in that direction.

Dreamy, Bikitini, Jirachi, and Teddy sat by the crib.

The Fertility King floated on the other side, looking down at the baby.

Upon seeing Shizuru, the Fertility King lifted its head and smiled warmly.

"Congratulations, Shizuru," the Fertility King said.

Shizuru smiled and nodded. "Yeah!"

Qi Shu also emerged from the room, and Shizuru quickly asked, "Do you need to rest some more?"

Qi Shu was perplexed. "I don't know why, but after drinking the goat milk porridge you made, I feel like I have endless energy, and my health is completely restored."

Shizuru was speechless.

Could Life Goat Milk have such an effect on new mothers?

"Are there any other discomforts?" Shizuru asked.

Qi Shu shook her head. "No, I feel even better than before!"

"That must be the effect of the Life Goat Milk," Shizuru said.

"Hehe, so I don't have to lie in bed for so long!" Qi Shu laughed.

Shizuru felt like he was turning into an overprotective mother. "It's better to be careful. It's too cold outside, so stay indoors these days. Don't go out."

Qi Shu understood Shizuru's concern and nodded. "I know!"

After settling the baby and Qi Shu, Shizuru contacted Reshiram to inform it that it could visit the ranch to see the baby.

No sooner had Shizuru sent the message than he received a response from the Ultra Beast.

The Ultra Beast asked if it could come and see the baby.

Shizuru readily agreed.

Before long, a miniaturized Reshiram and the Ultra Beast arrived at the ranch.

The Ultra Beast silently observed the sleeping baby in the crib, its thoughts unknown.

Reshiram, on the other hand, leaned in, getting a closer look at the human infant.

Suddenly, the baby seemed to sense a terrifying presence, and it opened its eyes in distress.

The next moment, their eyes met.

Reshiram's mouth widened, revealing a "hideous" smile.

"Waaaaah!"

A loud cry erupted from the crib.

Reshiram: "!!!"

Shizuru: "..." Reshiram's appearance is terrifying.

Qi Shu stifled a laugh and then stepped forward, saying, "The baby must be hungry. I'll go and feed her."

She picked up the baby and went to the room to nurse her.

Reshiram's face was filled with disbelief.

Is its appearance that scary?! Shizuru suppressed the urge to laugh and said to Reshiram, "She's still young and doesn't know you yet. When she's a little older, she can play with you."

Shizuru could sense that his child seemed to have inherited his Dragon Riding and Stable Force abilities, and he could imagine Reshiram giving her a massage in the future.

Reshiram felt a little better.

It immediately assured him, "When she's old enough to play, I'll take her wherever she wants to go!"

"Okay, okay," Shizuru said happily, thinking about how he could have his daughter recognize Reshiram as her godfather.

Reshiram, feeling satisfied, left the ranch and returned to the Flipside World.

The Ultra Beast silently returned to the World Tree.

Thunderbolt, the Fire Emperor, and the Water Lord also stayed at the ranch and celebrated the New Year with Shizuru's family.

The next morning, they went to the World Tree and found the Phoenix King.

Thunderbolt reported, "Phoenix King, I have completed all the tasks to assist the Rainbow Hero."

The Fire Emperor asked, "Phoenix King, do you have any further orders for us?"

The Phoenix King looked at them and said, "I can sense that this child also has the potential to become a Rainbow Hero. Before she officially becomes the Rainbow Hero, I hope you will stay by her side, protect her as she grows, and be with her until the day she becomes the Rainbow Hero."

The Sacred Beasts were slightly taken aback but respectfully acknowledged with a "Yes!"

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, the ranch also welcomed two guests from afar.

One was Yushi, the Premier Champion of the Paldea League, and the other was Adeck, the Champion of the Unova League.

It was the first day of the year 203 in the League Year. Yushi had worked overtime the night before to finish all the work in the League, and early that morning, she rushed to visit Shizuru and the future Paldea Champion she admired.

As for Adeck, he had just resolved the Plasma Team crisis in the Unova Region, and now that the region was at peace, he had come to Paldea on an early morning flight.

The two Champions met at the ranch, greeted each other, and were then welcomed into the living room by Shizuru and Qi Shu.

Seeing Adeck, who had come from afar, Yushi felt a sense of vigilance.

Could this guy be here to compete with her for talent?

Adeck was completely unaware, and he smiled as he patted Shizuru's shoulder, saying, "Congratulations! Let me see the baby!"

"She's sleeping in the room!" Shizuru laughed and led the two into the room.

Yushi and Adeck glanced at the baby.

"Wow, so cute!" Adeck said, taking out a fiery red egg from his backpack, "This is a birth gift for you!"

"This is..."

Adeck smiled, "It's an egg laid by my Volcarona. It won't be long before it hatches, and then it can grow up with your child. By the way, what's her name?"

Shizuru was slightly taken aback; it was the offspring of a Champion-level Volcarona...

"Little Tree," Qi Shu replied.

"Little Tree? What a great name!" Adeck placed the egg aside, "Please accept it! Shizuru saved my Volcarona, and I should have given this gift a long time ago."

Upon hearing these words, Yushi quickly understood what had happened.

So Adeck wasn't here to compete with her for talent; he had come to express his gratitude!

"This is too precious," Shizuru said subconsciously, as it was an egg from a Champion-level Volcarona, and its value was incredibly rare.

However, Adeck didn't seem to mind, "Compared to the help you've given me, this gift is nothing. Moreover, I've been looking for a suitable Trainer to entrust the egg to, and after much thought, I can't think of a more suitable candidate than you."

Upon hearing this, Shizuru understood Adeck's intention, and instead of refusing, he said, "Then I'll thank you on Little Tree's behalf."

At this moment, Yushi also took out a gift from her body.

It was a feather, a feather that shone with a moonlight-like glow.

"This is the reward I promised you. It took a lot of effort to find it!" Yushi said with a smile, "It's said to have the power to dispel nightmares and protect its holder, so I thought I'd give it to Little Tree as a talisman."

Shizuru's gaze fell on the feather, and the next moment, the feather's information appeared in his mind.

[New Moon Feather: A feather from the Dream God Cresselia, shining with a moonlight-like glow. It is said to possess the power to dispel nightmares.]

(End of Chapter)

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