Pokémon: Who told him to come out of Pallet Town!

Chapter 43: The Shining Lighthouse

The town, the Pokémon Center.

Officer Jenny stood before Natsume, a look of regret on her face:

"Sigh, today a witness said that three idiots were jumping around on the traps set by the Squirtles."

"When I arrived, they were already gone. Mr. Natsume, you really didn't see them?"

"I don't know, I didn't."

Natsume spoke with practiced ease.

"Sigh, fine!"

Officer Jenny shook her head and left the Pokémon Center.

"Mr. Natsume, Officer Jenny said those Squirtle Pokémon are all problem Pokémon. Are you sure they're okay?"

Beside Natsume, the top student spoke, his voice filled with deep worry.

"A problematic Pokémon? If it's Ash, then it's definitely fine."

Natsume thought for a moment and said seriously.

"Why does Mr. Natsume trust Satoshi so much...?" The prodigy pouted, seemingly a little unhappy.

She was clearly the teacher's only disciple!

Why do you trust Satoshi so much? Natsume scratched his head.

Well, putting aside the bias towards Ash because of the original storyline...

A child who, from the age of six, knew what loyalty was and was willing to take the blame for the researcher.

Even when something like "ten tons of berries suddenly disappeared from the research institute overnight" happens—something that seems completely unrelated to a six-year-old—Ash will still loudly announce:

"That's what I ate!"

Then, even after being double-teamed by Aunt Hanako and Professor Oak, he resolutely refused to reveal Natsume's identity.

It's impossible for Natsume not to trust him.

Natsume pointed to the entrance of the Pokémon Center and said to the top student:

"Believe it or not, Little Smart can reform those Squirtle turtles, and they'll be here by tomorrow evening at the latest?"

The prodigy tilted her head, knowing full well that most problematic Pokémon were the kind that had been abandoned by their trainers.

Forget about those Pokémon reforming; whether they're even related to humans is another question entirely.

"I believe you." The top student pouted, still unconvinced.

Seemingly sensing the other person's thoughts, Natsume yawned, patted the other person's head, and said earnestly:

"My prodigy, you must trust your knowledge. Many of your judgments can help me eliminate a wrong option."

Smoke began to rise from the head of the top student.

Hmm... I'm stressed again.

The next day, at noon.

Just as Natsume had predicted, Ash and the others appeared at the entrance of the Pokémon Center.

Behind them followed Officer Jenny, and behind Officer Jenny was a large, swarming group of Squirtle.

"Incredible! You actually managed to convince these Squirtle."

Officer Jenny gave Ash and the others a thumbs up.

"Not at all, this is nothing I should do!"

Xiao Gang knelt down on one knee and took Officer Jenny's hand.

"Hahaha..."

"Natsume-nii!"

Ash saw Natsume, his eyes lit up, and he ran towards him.

"Pikachu—"

The person with the middle-parted profile picture looked like a refugee who had endured several days of hardship, their face filthy.

But he paid no attention to any of this, and climbed onto the table in front of Natsume, dragging the small blanket over his shoulder.

He ruffled the backpack of the girl, parted his hair in the middle, and fell asleep immediately.

"Pikachu—" Compared to the hard rocks in the cave, this soft backpack is much more comfortable.

"Natsume-nii, I've convinced Squirtle!"

Ash excitedly spoke up, and a Squirtle wearing triangular sunglasses jumped onto the table.

At the same time, Ash's Pokédex also began to cheer:

Squirtle, my favorite Pokémon, Squirtle, my favorite Pokémon...

On the other side, the top student stared blankly at the middle-parted hair lying on his backpack.

Come to think of it, she always thought it was Pikachu and also Ash's.

She later learned that the middle-part hairstyle belonged to Natsume's Pokémon.

But Ash can also command the middle-parted hair. On the contrary, she found that Ash's Pikachu also seemed to listen to Natsume.

Damn it, even her assistant doesn't get this kind of treatment.

The top student stroked his chin, a hint of struggle appearing on his delicate face.

She was considering whether to give Natsume a Pokémon to "co-raise" in order to deepen their bond.

As he pondered this, steam began to rise from the top of the student's head.

"What's wrong with you?"

Natsume, who was talking to Satoshi, noticed Shoko's situation.

"Huh? Really? Really?" Jiaozi shook her head, her rosy complexion fading like the tide.

......

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Ash caught Squirtle, while the rest of his minions stayed in town and became firefighters.

"Don't worry, Squirtle, Natsume said that the Orange Islands, where we're going, will be hosting a Pokémon Firefighter Tournament, so we'll see each other again!"

Ash walked on the beach, comforting the Squirtle on his head.

"Jenny, Jelly!"

Squirtle took off his sunglasses and nodded at him.

"Hey, can you stop being so ostentatious?"

Xiaoxia looked at Xiaozhi speechlessly.

After catching Squirtle, Ash completely let loose.

As soon as they set off today, Ash released all his Pokémon.

On the left is a Bulbasaur, on the right is a Charmander, and on top is a Squirtle.

Pidgeys and Butterflies were also flying in the sky.

"Haha, I feel like I'm ready to participate in the league tournament!"

When life is going well, Xiao Zhi walks with a swagger.

"Natsume, he's floating around like this, aren't you going to say anything?"

Xia looked at Natsume speechlessly.

Natsume, who was fiddling with the Ultra Ball, looked up at Ash and then looked down at the Ultra Ball in his hand again.

It doesn't matter, Xiao Mao will take care of it.

At Shigeru's pace, he should have four or five badges by now.

Given Gary's personality, he would definitely give Ash a good thrashing if he met him.

Then Ash was discouraged, but eventually his fighting spirit was rekindled, and he fell into a virtuous cycle.

"Hmph, don't you dare try to sow discord between me and Natsume-nii."

Ash suddenly leaned closer, and after a moment, as if remembering something, Ash asked Natsume:

"Natsume-kun, come to think of it, you've never caught a Pokémon."

Why do I want to catch Pokémon?

Natsume turned his head and looked at Satoshi with a strange expression.

Xiao Zhi was speechless after hearing this.

"I understand, Natsume means he wants to train elites, right?"

Xiao Gang came over.

"That's not what I meant," Natsume said, casually taking a Poké Ball from Tsuyoshi's waist.

"Go, Onix! Use Stone Attack on the sea surface!"

"Roar—" A giant rock snake appeared and launched a sharp stone attack at the sea not far away.

Xiao Gang: "???"

"Wow, why do Brock's Pokémon obey you?!"

Seeing this, Xiaoxia covered her waist in fear.

After recalling Onix and returning the Poké Ball to Brock, Natsume shrugged indifferently.

Natsume noticed that everyone's Pokémon in their group seemed somewhat afraid... in awe, awe of him.

As expected, I possess the innate Pokémon Bond Body.

Natsume thought about it and nodded happily.

"But Natsume-nii, we can't borrow other people's Pokémon to compete in the League Tournament, right?"

"I'll lend it to Mr. Natsume."

Suddenly, the little head of the prodigy appeared in front of Natsume, and one hand held the Poké Ball high in front of Natsume.

"In principle, no." Natsume brushed away the girl's hand and continued:

"Don't worry, Ash, I'll catch the right one."

"Let's spend the night at that lighthouse," Natsume said, pointing to the coastline not far away.

Looking over, everyone noticed a huge lighthouse standing on a steep cliff in the distance.