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Chapter 635: Satoshi and Alola, Satoshi's New Journey as a Champion!
Chapter 635: Satoshi and Alola, Satoshi's New Journey as a Champion!
"A Pokemon egg?" Satoshi was momentarily taken aback.
Professor Oak entered from outside, first glancing at Satoshi's Rotom Phone screen and greeting Shizuru on the other side with a smile.
"Long time no see, Shizuru!"
"Long time no see, Professor Oak," Shizuru replied with a smile.
Professor Oak then proceeded to explain the meaning behind his earlier words.
"It's like this. The principal of the Pokemon School in Haolele City, Soothe Bell Oak, is conducting research on the different regional forms of Pokemon, and this Kanto Region egg can provide some assistance for his studies."
"Regional forms?!" Satoshi's attention was immediately captured by this new term.
"It seems like Satoshi hasn't encountered this kind of Pokemon yet, so listen up!" Professor Oak explained with a smile, "Regional forms are adaptations that some Pokemon undergo to fit the unique natural environments of different regions. As a result, their appearances can become vastly different from their counterparts in other regions, and their ecosystems and attributes may also change."
"For example, Cleffa is a normal-type Pokemon in the Kanto Region, right? But in the Alola Region, its type changes to Dark and Normal!"
"And Marowak, in other regions, is a Grass and Psychic-type Pokemon, but in Alola, it becomes Grass and Dragon-type. It sounds unbelievable, doesn't it?"
Satoshi was thrilled, "I can't believe there's such a thing!"
At this moment, his desire to travel to the Alola Region reached its peak.
"I'm going to the Alola Region right now!" Satoshi made his decision without hesitation.
Professor Oak sighed, "Isn't this a bit too hasty, Satoshi? You've only just returned from the Carlos Region, and your mom has been waiting for you to come home and rest!"
"In that case, it's decided!" Satoshi's eyes shone with determination, "Mom and I will go to the Alola Region for a vacation!"
Although it was already winter, Satoshi had heard that the Alola Region enjoyed warm weather all year round, making it an ideal vacation spot.
After winning the championship, Satoshi had received a substantial amount of prize money, and now he could afford to take his mom on a vacation!
Upon hearing this, Professor Oak paused for a moment, and then a relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Your mom will be very happy to hear about this."
In fact, ever since Satoshi's father left, Hanako had devoted all her energy to raising Satoshi.
She single-handedly raised him, and although it was difficult, she supported Satoshi's desire to travel the world.
Moreover, Hanako had personally attended every League competition Satoshi participated in, cheering him on from the sidelines.
Not long ago, when she saw her son become a champion and a formidable Trainer, Hanako felt both proud and emotional, shedding tears of joy.
"Yeah!" Satoshi nodded vigorously, then turned his gaze back to Shizuru on the other side of the screen, "Mr. Shizuru, we're heading to the Alola Region now. After I deliver Professor Oak's Pokemon egg to the other Professor Oak, Pikachu and I will come to visit you!"
Shizuru smiled slightly, "You're welcome anytime."
After hanging up the call, Professor Oak, having learned of Satoshi's plan, proceeded to introduce him to the Alola Region and Soothe Bell Oak.
Satoshi had heard Professor Oak mention Soothe Bell Oak before, as they were cousins, so he wasn't too surprised.
"No problem, I'll definitely deliver this Pokemon egg to Professor Soothe Bell Oak!" Satoshi assured him.
"Then it's all up to you!" Professor Oak had full confidence in Satoshi.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Satoshi bid farewell to his companions in the lab and dashed home. Before even stepping inside, he shouted,
"Mom, I'm back!"
Hanako, wearing an apron and holding a cleaning cloth, emerged from the room, seemingly in the midst of doing housework.
"This kid," a Mr. Mime holding a broom nodded in agreement, "Wa-wa!"
Satoshi and Pikachu rushed home, and the first thing Satoshi did upon seeing Hanako was to excitedly say,
"Mom, let's go to Alola!"
"Alola?" Hanako was momentarily taken aback.
"That's right! I heard that winter there feels like spring, and they have golden sandy beaches and a beautiful ocean. Let's go on a vacation there together!" Satoshi grinned, beaming with pride, "This time, I'm treating you, Mom!"
Upon hearing Satoshi's words, Hanako quickly understood.
As a single mother, nothing could make her happier than her hard-working son earning money to treat her to a vacation.
Satoshi has really grown up, that's great..." Hanako was deeply moved.
Satoshi scratched his head awkwardly, "It's not that big of a deal!"
"Pika-Pikachu!" Pikachu, standing nearby, let out a cute cry.
In the end, the mother and son quickly booked several tickets to the Alola region. That afternoon, they embarked on their journey to Alola, accompanied by the Golem Doll and Pikachu.
Shizuru, having hung up the phone, visibly breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, he had managed to steer the story back on track.
However, the only twist was that Satoshi had become a Champion, and Shizuru wondered if he would still go to the Pokemon School as depicted in the anime.
But based on Shizuru's understanding of Satoshi, he believed there was a 99% chance that Satoshi would leave his Kakuna and other Pokemon at Professor Oak's lab, taking only Pikachu with him to the Alola region...
As it turned out, Shizuru's guess was spot on.
On the plane, Pikachu perched on Satoshi's shoulder, and together, they gazed out the window at the clouds shrouded in the night sky and the starry sky above the dome. The boy and his Pokemon pressed against the porthole, unable to hold back a "Wow" of awe.
The sky here was truly beautiful!
Hanako, standing nearby, saw Pikachu and suddenly remembered something.
"Satoshi, are you okay with leaving your Kakuna and the others at Professor Oak's lab?" Hanako asked.
She meant that without those Pokemon by his side, Satoshi's strength would weaken.
Could it be that her son intended to start from scratch, capturing Alolan Pokemon and training them to Champion-level strength?
Hearing this, Satoshi nodded earnestly, "The Alola region is home to many unique Pokemon not found in other regions! I want to meet them and become friends!"
When the time comes, they can all return to New Town together, just like Mr. Shizuru and his Pokemon, and live a peaceful and wonderful life with everyone!
Pikachu, Charizard, Kingler, Krabby, Tangela, Spearow, Chimchar, Skorupi, Salazzle, Rampardos, and all the other Pokemon he had captured during his travels!
Satoshi also planned to create an eco-park near his herb garden, where the Pokemon could live.
The ranch at night was brightly lit, and the weather in the Alola region remained pleasant most of the time.
On this particular night, the sky was filled with stars, and the moonlight and starlight bathed the earth. Even without artificial lighting, the fields outside the ranch appeared exceptionally clear.
Inside the villa, the Pokemon, tired after a day of play, lay sprawled on the living room carpet, resting.
Shizuru hadn't gone out, and Qi Shu hadn't gone to work. The two of them were in the kitchen, cooking dinner together, while their younger sister, the Caretaker, was on the soft carpet, teaching the little master how to walk.
This ordinary moment, in Gogoat's eyes, was serene, blissful, and wonderful.
It felt enveloped in a bubble of happiness, quietly lying on the carpet, watching everyone. Its golden irises, usually carrying a hint of wildness, now appeared especially gentle.
Gogoat saw Babutap dozing off, several Eevee chasing each other's tails in circles, and Martial Ursaring sitting upright on the sofa with a serious expression. It also saw its past self.
Motolizard lay comfortably on the carpet, its face radiating contentment.
As Gogoat watched this scene, it thought that perhaps, for the Gogoat of that time, this was just an ordinary sight.
At that moment, a special aroma wafted from the kitchen.
Shizuru emerged, carrying a plate of golden-hued, crispy-looking food.
"Fried bananas are here! They're really delicious!"
With that statement, almost all the Pokemon were drawn to this unique dish.
Bananas? The yellow fruit from the tree during the day? It looked so tasty!
"Mama..."
A group of Pokemon gathered around.
Smiling, Shizuru used a knife to cut a small piece of the fried banana and offered it to Frost Fairy.
"Be careful, it's hot."
"Mama!" Frost Fairy indicated it wasn't afraid of the heat.
Frost Fairy lowered its head, using its small hands to pick up the piece of fried banana and carefully placed it in its mouth.
The other Pokemon watched intently, their eyes not blinking.
At first, Frost Fairy didn't show any unusual reaction, but when it bit into the small piece of banana, its eyes widened in disbelief.
The texture...
The outside was crispy, but the inside was soft. With each bite, it was like an explosion of juice, as the sweet, soft banana flesh overwhelmed its taste buds.
And it seemed that Shizuru had also coated the outside with a layer of frosting, perfectly blending the sweetness and banana fragrance. Eating it made one feel incredibly happy!
"Mamane..." It was so blissful!
The Frost Fairy was overjoyed.
Upon seeing this, the surrounding Pokemon, who had been watching, immediately began to feast.
As each piece of fried banana entered their mouths, almost every Pokemon's face lit up with happiness and sweetness.
Shizuru beamed, watching the Pokemon enjoy the food he had prepared.
His gaze swept over the fried bananas, and instantly, the information about the dish appeared in his mind.
[Fried Banana (C): A delicacy made from banana juice, where high heat softens the banana's flesh, and the outer coating of breadcrumbs turns into a crispy shell. Taking a bite, it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, a highly popular snack.]
Dish Effect: Monkey Paradise, a favorite among Monkey Pokemon. Feeding it to Monkey Pokemon significantly increases their friendship.
Evaluation: The favorite of Monkey Pokemon!
Although the effect of this fried banana was ordinary, a good dish was one that could bring joy to everyone! Shizuru was delighted.
The next morning, a plane landed at Haolele City Airport.
Ash rushed down from it, his excitement palpable as he explored this unfamiliar yet mysterious region alongside Pikachu.
"Ash, slow down!" Hana chased after him, calling out in exasperation.
But Ash's attention was already captivated by the Pokemon accompanying the passersby.
Pokemon, so many Pokemon, and some he had never seen before!
Excitedly, Ash took out his Rotom Phone and aimed it at one of the Pokemon. Rotom's mechanical voice provided the introduction:
"Tsudayu, the Flower-Picking Pokemon, is a Fairy-type Pokemon. It releases a healing fragrance from the flowers it picks, capable of restoring its own and its allies' health and removing status conditions!"
"Tsudayu..." Ash repeated the name, his eyes lighting up. "Wow, that's amazing!"
At that moment, Hana and the Claydol caught up, sounding exasperated. "Ash, the most important thing right now is to deliver Professor Oak's egg to Mr. Bell."
Ash suddenly remembered this important task. He smacked his forehead and nodded, "You're right. In that case, Pikachu, let's head to the Pokemon School now!"
In the pasture, Shizuru was humming as he watered the flowers with a Psyduck sprayer.
Calculating the time, Ash should have already arrived in the Alola region.
If all went well, he would now be on his way to the Pokemon School, where he would meet Lily, Kachi, Mizu, Mao, Mamane, Dr. Kokui, and Kapu Gama.
Then, Ash would receive the Z-Ring and Z-Move from Kapu Gama.
And at that time, Lusamine, the president of the Ether Foundation, would surely notice what was happening at the Pokemon School and invite Ash and his friends to join the Ultimate Defense Team to stop the invasion of the Ultimate Beasts.
Hmm! With this, the main storyline in the Alola region could proceed as normal! All Shizuru had to do was spend this cold winter here with his wife, children, and a group of Pokemon.
However, there was another matter in the Alola region that Shizuru was concerned about.
It was the Groudon that Mizu had once caught while fishing.
That Groudon was not only injured and poisoned but also being pursued by Pokemon hunters. If it hadn't been for Mizu and Ash, it might have fallen into the hands of those hunters.
Logically, a legendary Pokemon like Groudon shouldn't have been in such a pitiful state.
If that incident were true, Shizuru believed that Groudon must not have been the one from the World Tree.
"Could there be two Groudons in this world?" Shizuru quickly dismissed this speculation. "No, that's unlikely."
A Pokemon like Groudon could only exist in singularity at any given time.
Whether it was Groudon or Kyogre, they were both embodiments of nature. Kyogre represented the land, while Groudon symbolized the ocean, and it was impossible for them to exist in multiples in the same world.
But Shizuru's thoughts drifted to the Ultimate Cavern in the Alola region.
As everyone knew, the Ultimate Cavern was an unstable passage connecting the Pokemon world to Ultra Space, and it also linked to other worlds.
In the game, Team Rocket had used the Ultimate Cavern to travel to the Alola region.
Did this mean that the Groudon Mizu caught had also come through the Ultimate Cavern, accidentally entering this world from another?
(End of Chapter)
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