Pokémon: Ash's Rebirth World Line Concludes

Chapter 767 Pandora’s Box

After beating up a bitch on the street, Xiaozhi and Xiaomao visited the Sakuragi Research Institute in Vermilion City together.

This newly promoted doctor is extremely enthusiastic about the twins of Pallet Town, especially Dr. Sakuragi's children.

Koharu is a huge fan of Serena, while the youngest son is a die-hard fan of Satoshi.

Upon learning that the professor was recently recruiting research assistants to investigate different phenomena in various places, Xiaozhi happened to see the information of a certain dog.

Dr. Sakuragi directly judged the other party on the grounds of moral corruption and arrogance, and threw the other party's application form into the trash can.

Considering that he would have to play in the competition later and also have to find time to slack off... ahem, Xiaozhi declined Professor Sakuragi's paid travel position.

Instead, he recommended Souji, who was currently seeking academic training, to the other party.

Besides this, another resume gave Xiaozhi an unexpected surprise: the outstanding graduate of Galar Trainer Academy, Seiko!

This girl quietly completed her studies in Galar and is now starting her journey as an outstanding graduate.

As Professor Sakuragi's assistant, not only can you travel at public expense and make a lot of money, but you can also get advice from a professional scholar on lineup construction and Pokémon training.

The Sakuragi "Botanical Garden" that is about to be completed by Professor Sakuragi is also a large Pokémon logistics center.

For Chengzi, who had no academic help, this offer was truly a timely help.

With the strong recommendation of the champion Xiaozhi, Dr. Sakuragi also decided to invite the two to his research institute for an interview.

Xiaozhi even promised that he would come to help when the time comes, making Professor Sakuragi feel happy as if he had found a treasure.

After all, Souji and Seiko both have impressive resumes, including being former assistants at Oak Research Institute and outstanding graduates of Galar Academy. Plus, they have the endorsement of the current league champion, Satoshi.

This is a hundred times better than that street dog! !

"It just so happens that, to celebrate the research institute getting on track, I've also applied for the Galar Pokémon. When the time comes, you three will each get one!" Dr. Sakuragi waved his hand and prepared to give the Pokémon away.

"Thank you so much." Xiaozhi nodded happily, "I plan to attend Alola's first Pokémon Convention in the second half of the month.

We will then begin preparations for the World Championships, and I will be here with you to greet the two investigators."

"It's my honor." Dr. Sakuragi nodded excitedly.

"Well, that's it for now. We will visit you again later." After looking at the time, Xiao Mao was the first to say goodbye.

When I came out of the doctor's house, it was already getting dark.

"Salina said that the three of them had finished dinner and were going to see an opera, so we didn't have to worry." Putting down the phone, Xiaozhi shrugged: "So, Mr. Mao, is there anything else going on?"

"Haha, it really is." Xiao Mao pressed the Bluetooth headset on his ear. "I just happen to have an experimental subject right here. Are you interested in going to take a look together?"

"Of course." Xiaozhi agreed happily.

As long as he can eat meat by following Master Mao, how can Xiao Mao treat himself badly?

Walking along the road until they reached the roller shutter entrance with the familiar golden logo, Xiaozhi looked at the building in front of him and asked in confusion, "Withered Leaf Gym?"

"Yes, it's right here." Xiao Mao put his hands in his pockets and walked to the door: "Open the door."

"It's Dr. Xiaomao!" A cry of surprise came from inside, and a short-haired female lieutenant with obvious muscles came trotting over.

"Bisquisi, thank you for your help." Xiao Mao nodded.

"Hey! Long time no see!" Ash and Pikachu poked their heads out.

"Uh... Wow!! It's Champion Ash and Pikachu!!" The female man exclaimed in surprise.

"What are you arguing about! Don't you know that I can't afford to offend those two bastards in there?" Ma Zhishi's impatient voice sounded, and the soldier in the camouflage vest came out scratching his head.

"Old Ma, long time no see!" Xiaozhi grinned.

Ma Zhishi was stunned for a moment, then turned his head away while cursing: "Damn it, I can't afford to offend these two, humph!"

"Don't mind me, the gym leader is worried about the gym's venue..." Bisquis explained embarrassedly.

Boom! A huge roar echoed from the gym. It looked like this was Xiao Mao's so-called "experiment".

"Let's go, I'll show you around." Xiaomao smiled slightly, and took Xiaozhi and Bisquis through the corridor to the main venue of the Vermilion Gym.

The newly renovated circular sand-and-earth gym, with a towering semicircular dome, is much larger than before.

However... looking at the huge Steelix standing tall in the field and the Fat Giant flying in the air, Xiaozhi began to understand Ma Zhishi a little.

After these two fights, I guess the venue will have to be completely renovated...

The two people fighting against each other are none other than the Four Heavenly Kings, Shiba, and our champion hard worker, Dodo!

"Hmm?" Yulongdu turned around.

Xiaozhi smiled and waved.

I told you you're a dodo, so what? Are you going to bite me?

After giving Xiaozhi a displeased look, Yulongdu nodded to Xiaomao.

"How did the test go?" Xiao Mao asked.

Yulongdu frowned and shook his head: "If you use the evolution stone, you can Mega Evolve perfectly every time.

But~ if I use this…"

In Yulongdu's hand, there was something that looked like a Poké Ball, but was filled with pink gas and looked a little strange.

"Pika..." Pikachu stretched out its head and sniffed, then immediately hid behind Ash vigilantly.

"What is this?" Xiaozhi frowned and looked at Xiaomao.

"The strange energy gas that recently appeared in Kalos can cause some Pokémon to Mega Evolve uncontrollably." Xiao Mao shook his head: "Its source is still unknown, and its composition cannot be determined by testing.

All we know is that this thing was first discovered and sent over together with the research materials from Padia.

It is said that it is a kind of Pokémon enhancer circulated in the local black market, which they call enhancement balls.

Later, I unexpectedly discovered that Carlos had the same type of energy. After research, I confirmed that it was the same thing as the strengthening ball."

"This thing might be more than just a strengthening..." Xiaozhi raised an eyebrow: "It sounds like contraband!"

"That's right." Yulongdu said with a gloomy expression: "In the beginning, I asked Xiaomao for help because this thing can make Dragonite super evolve.

But... after experiments, we found that this energy is more primitive and more domineering than the evolution stone.

After using a large amount of this gas, a perfect evolution stone was actually born.

This also means that this thing should be a more primitive energy."

"I'm afraid it's not just that..." Xiaozhi asked warily.

"Yes, it's a good thing that you are here, so come and see for yourself." Yulongdu nodded and looked at Xiba.

Xiba nodded with an expression that showed the hardship of a working man: "Come on!"

Yulongdu then threw the strengthening ball in his hand to Dragonite: "Keep your mind, Dragonite!!"

BANG! Pink gas spread out in all directions. Dragonite, surrounded by it, absorbed it with all its might and then suddenly opened its eyes.

Swish! A pair of scarlet eyes suddenly lit up!

"Ah!!!" With a terrifying roar, Dragonite suddenly lit up the light of evolution.

Then, a huge Dragonite with wings on its head and a tail like Haxorus with a Dragon Ball appeared on the field.

Boom! Before anyone could say anything, Dragonite swooped down, its claws clamped down on Steelix's massive head, and it slammed straight into the ground!

"Stop!" Yulongdu shouted loudly.

However, Dragonite didn't listen to the command at all. One hand suddenly raised up, and a strong ice-blue energy burst out. It was the Frozen Fist! !

"Tapu Tapu!" Ash came to the rescue. The Giant Guard suddenly caught the opponent's heavy punch and elbowed Dragonite with one hand, sending him flying.

"Going berserk?!" Xiaozhi asked in surprise.

"Come back." Yulongdu quickly retrieved Dragonite and shook his head helplessly: "That's it. At first, he could stay awake for a while, but later, as long as he touched the material of the strengthening ball, Dragonite would go berserk."

"It seems that this thing is not a good substance." Xiao Mao frowned: "For the time being, we can only classify it as contraband."

Yulongdu nodded: "I will send a warning notice to the Alliance and Interpol."

Xiaozhi sighed slightly: "Is this a gift from nature, or Pandora's box..."

To be continued...