Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off

Chapter 7: Does Giovanni really want Natsuno to create Mewtwo?!

Bad! Extremely bad!

Sakaki, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, is just lusting after my body—I mean, my brain!

What Giovanni said at the beginning really appealed to Natsuno, after all, a group of Eevee that cannot evolve is really worth studying.

But when the thick-browed, big-eyed man mentioned "dream," Natsuno immediately understood what was going on.

The world is not entirely the same as what Natsuno knows, as can be seen from the development of academia.

But Natsuno doesn't believe that Giovanni's research on Mew was to promote a more harmonious Pokémon world. Who would believe that?

He forced a smile and continued to feign ignorance: "Ah, I've heard of it. I only know that it's a Mythical Pokémon that has been found in Kanto, but I don't know any other details."

Giovanni nodded: "According to some eyewitness information I found, this Pokémon can transform into the appearance of other Pokémon and even use the corresponding Pokémon's moves, which is why it was named Mew."

"Although there is such a Pokémon in the official Pokédex number, only the name is listed, and all other information is unknown."

"Ever since your genetic theory was published, I've been wondering if Mew, this Pokémon, has a lot of genes from other Pokémon in its body, which is why it can transform into other Pokémon."

Natsuno's expression remained unchanged as he continued to flatter, "Ah, if we analyze it that way, the probability is 98%."

Giovanni suddenly leaned forward and lowered his voice: "My family has a fossilized Mew Eyelash that we hope you can study to uncover the secrets of this Pokémon."

No, extracting genes from fossils—isn't that a prerequisite for fossil resurrection technology? I wouldn't know how to do that.

But honestly, studying the genes of the Dream is really fascinating.

Natsuno's mind raced, and her first thought was to refuse.

But he quickly thought of another problem: now that he had published his genetic theory, Giovanni would definitely find someone to create Mewtwo, regardless of whether he participated or not.

Mewtwo's extreme behavior was entirely caused by Giovanni. Is there a new solution to this problem?

For example, could one take the lead in the Mewtwo Project and then secretly guide Mewtwo towards a new path?

Even if all else fails, you could go undercover, find a day when the eyelash fossil is stolen, and then Giovanni wouldn't be able to do anything about it. That's a viable idea!

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and Natsuno exclaimed excitedly, "I'll take this project!"

What Natsuno was more worried about was that if he didn't agree, Sakaki wouldn't let him go back.

Although this Giovanni is very different from the image of the leader of Team Rocket, Natsuno strongly suspects that he is just showing the easygoing and generous side of the gym leader. He is too small to gamble!

I'll agree for now, and we can talk about the rest when we get back. At worst, I'll just complain to my superiors!

With Natsuno's agreement, the system popped up again, seeking attention.

Hearing that Natsuno agreed, Sakaki was very happy and stood up to shake hands with Natsuno.

"Okay, I will submit an application to the alliance in my capacity as the museum owner in a while, inviting you to stay in Evergreen City for a period of time to facilitate our cooperation."

"Now that things have been settled, I won't take up any more of your time. I'll be happy to welcome you back in Changqing City."

After exchanging Pokémon chat friends with Giovanni, Natsuno was sent back to her school dormitory by Apollo.

After seeing Natsuno off, Sakaki walked to the mural in the lobby and pressed a button.

The wall behind the mural slowly opened, revealing an office. A real bird dressed in a business suit was waiting at the desk, and a cat boss was lying next to the chair.

Sakaki sat down expressionlessly, stroking the cat boss's head without saying a word, and listened to Makoto's report.

"Dr. Fuji's experiments on Eevee have made progress. The target individual can switch between three forms using evolution stones, but its personality is extremely unstable and it has a strong tendency to self-destruct."

"The search for Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres continues, and the search area is being continuously narrowed."

"Our peripheral members learned from someone in Cerulean City that Mew was suspected to have been spotted at Mt. Moon a day ago, and we have dispatched an action team to search for it."

Sakaki nodded and gave the instructions: "After the academic conference, submit an application to the League stating that a group of Eevee creatures that cannot evolve has appeared in Evergreen Forest, and invite researcher Natsuno to come and study them."

"Set up a laboratory in the empty rooms of the dojo, and reduce the activity of the underground base after Natsuno arrives. For now, we'll cooperate with him in an official manner, and we can't expose any other secrets."

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"Sorry, you have no secrets from me, Boss Sakaki!"

Back in her room, Natsuno, relieved, immediately thought of finding someone to report Sakaki.

Sadly, as a mere trainee researcher, he didn't know who to report to.

At this hour, Professor Oak was, as usual, still in a meeting, and the higher-ups of the Kanto League might not believe him based on just one side of the story.

After all, Giovanni's official identity is that of a Kanto League Gym Leader, and he has a high level of trust within the League. How can you say that he has boundless ambitions and wants to create the ultimate weapon to destroy the world?

At this stage, Natsuno speculates that Sakaki hasn't even started the Mewtwo Project yet, but there's no evidence to back it up. Aside from Natsuno, a transmigrator, no one else would believe it if you told them.

Sensing the predicament, Natsuno, feeling annoyed, couldn't help but pat Aya's head, who was engrossed in eating next to him.

Hmm, it's soft and feels extremely comfortable.

After Xiaocai finished eating, Xia Ye took out two tablets and gave one to Xiaocai.

Daily evening activities: Game time!

King of Kings, pshaw, Pokémon Grand Gathering, pshaw, Pokémon Glory is launched!

5v5 online battles, combos, items, teamwork—as a MOBA game, it is one of the most popular games in the world.

Developed by Devon Corporation in collaboration with several technology groups, it includes all known information about Pokémon and was meticulously crafted with countless efforts.

Each Pokémon has all the moves it can learn, but there are only four move slots in the game, so you have to make choices at the start.

High-power moves consume a lot of energy and are unusable in the early game, but they have a strong output in the late game. However, if you bring too many, you won't have many skills to use in the early game and you'll easily get beaten up. Moreover, high power often comes with side effects.

Low-power moves have low cost and can provide early-game pressure, but using too many will weaken your damage output in the late game.

Variation-type moves have moderate cost and can play various wonderful roles, so they are essential to have.

Furthermore, the game follows the principle of elemental advantage, so it's best to adjust your skill selection based on the enemy and yourself to avoid insufficient coverage of attacks.

However, there's no need to worry too much. Every 15 minutes in the game, you'll have the opportunity to switch individual skills, and adjusting as you play is part of the strategy.

Just as I was about to click start, a pleasant voice suddenly came from the doorway.

"Bodyguard, please open the door quickly!"