2 chapters will be uploaded on daily basis i.e. 14 Chapters will be uploaded every week apart from the bonus chapters.
1 Bonus Chapter will be uploaded for every 50 Power Stones or 1000 Collections.
All interested readers can read advanced chapters on: Free Members of Patreon can read 10 Chapters ahead of Webnovel for FREE.
[email protected]/Lord_Of_Fics
×××××××××××××××
After understanding his system, Gary refocused his mind and looked at Professor Oak.
"Grandpa, there are still starter items, right?" Gary asked expectantly.
"Of course! Here are five empty poké balls and a pokedex," Professor Oak said, handing both items to Gary.
It's important to know that a pokedex isn't some common item. This thing can collect data and also be used as an ID.
It would only become widespread among all Trainers five years later, and then quickly be replaced by the multi-functional Rotom Phone.
At the time Gary debuted, owning a pokedex meant that the Trainer was a legitimate, direct descendant of the Alliance, and the resources he could obtain were completely different.
"Alright, gear complete! Thank you, Grandpa." Gary clipped the poké balls to his belt, then tucked the pokedex into his pocket, patting it with satisfaction.
"And this, don't forget it," Professor Oak said, taking out a purple crystal pendant and placing it around Gary's neck.
"What is this?" Gary asked curiously.
"Nothing much, just think of it as a protective charm," Professor Oak said with a knowing smile.
"Okay, thank you, Grandpa." Gary didn't dwell on it, tucking the crystal inside his collar.
Little did he know, this small item would play a crucial role in the future Mew project!
"Alright, when are you planning to set off?" Professor Oak asked, looking at Gary with curiosity.
"Hmm~ I'll wait a bit," Gary said with a slight smile. It wouldn't be right to return home without honor, like wearing fine clothes at night. Now that he had finally become a Pokemon Trainer, he had to properly dote on Ash.
Ding: Newbie Quest Released: Newbie Duel. Please challenge the Trainers who are departing on the same day and achieve three consecutive victories!
Reward: 300 Achievement Points, All-Type Pokemon Feed Formulation Mastery...
Seeing the system being so considerate, Gary couldn't help but grin again, a smile like he'd eaten some mushrooms.
As a top student, Gary was naturally proficient in breeder knowledge. However, the ratios for Pokemon feed varied subtly depending on different species and types.
This also meant that professional breeders could only master the formulation of feed for a few types or species of Pokemon.
This 'All-Type Feed Mastery' immediately solved Gary's basic breeding problems for the future. It truly came at the perfect time.
It's important to know that a Pokemon's growth is a long and complex process.
Even for Bug-type Pokemon, which evolve the fastest, the energy intake during their growth period can determine their future level.
In the world of Pokemon battles, to go far, an excellent breeder is indispensable.
Haven't you noticed that Ash always has a companion with superb breeding skills in every region he visits? Ding dong~ Just as he was thinking, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Professor Oak was in the Research Institute, so Gary took the initiative to open the door.
"Gary, good morning!" A girl in a blue dress greeted Gary very happily.
"Morning, Leaf, please come in." Gary nodded. This was Pallet Town's reserve member 003, the only female Trainer debuting at the same time as Gary today.
After ushering the young girl into the Research Institute, Gary reminded, "Grandpa, the new Trainer has arrived."
"Oh? Okay, I'll be right there." Professor Oak secretly hid the instant noodles he was holding and turned to come out.
"Good morning, Professor Oak," the young girl said politely, bowing to greet Professor Oak.
"Oh~ Leaf. No need to be so formal, come with me," Professor Oak nodded, leading Leaf upstairs to receive her Pokemon.
Gary whistled and snuck into the Research Institute, casually throwing all of Professor Oak's instant noodles into the kitchen.
His own grandpa's bad habit of boiling instant noodles in beakers was already well-known~
It had to be changed...
Without wasting too much time, Leaf skipped downstairs after receiving her Pokemon and starter items.
Seeing Leaf about to leave, Gary quickly spoke, "Leaf, you got your Pokemon, right?"
"Yep!" The young girl happily held up her poké ball: "Now I'm a Pokemon Trainer too."
Gary smiled slightly: "Well then, as a Trainer, you must know the rules. When two Trainers' eyes meet, that's a signal for a battle."
"Huh? Is that so?!" Leaf was startled.
Gary explained with a smile: "Not necessarily, but outside, there will indeed be roadside Trainers challenging you. If you don't want to battle, you can refuse.
How about it? We're both new, how about a practice match?"
Leaf thought for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, let's consider this my first battle. Gary, please guide me!"
Gary pointed to the backyard: "Let's go to the yard. Battling here might just demolish the house~"
"Okay!" Leaf nodded in agreement, and the two young ones headed to the backyard together.
Professor Oak glanced at them with interest, then let them be: "Hehe, I'll take this opportunity to cook some instant noodles..."
"Huh? Where are my instant noodles?!"
...The two arrived in the backyard. Gary looked at his opponent with interest: "Leaf, I won't go easy on you."
Leaf's face flushed slightly: "I don't need you to! Let me show you how strong my Bulbasaur is!"
Gary almost laughed out loud. Charmander against Bulbasaur, the advantage is with me this time!
The two stood at a distance, setting up in the style of a street battle.
Leaf excitedly picked up her poké ball. This was a memorable first battle: "Bulbasaur, go!"
Snap! The thrown poké ball opened in mid-air, and a white light released Bulbasaur.
Then, the poké ball bounced back along its memory path, returning to Leaf's hand.
"Bulba, Bulba!" The opponent's Bulbasaur had a very gentle nature, showing a sweet, innocent smile as soon as it appeared.
"Ahem~ Charmander, come out." Gary also released his Charmander immediately.
"Huh?" As Charmander landed, it first tilted its head in confusion, then immediately noticed Gary behind him.
"Little guy, it's a pleasure to meet you. From now on, I'll be your Trainer." Gary looked at Charmander with confidence, extending his right fist.
As a Fire-type Pokemon, with the most impressive attack power among the Starter Pokemon, Charmander was also the most difficult to raise.
Because Fire-type Pokemon have a volatile temperament, they are often reluctant to listen to new Trainers.
However, looking at Gary's confident eyes, Charmander surprisingly had no thought of resisting for a moment.
Seeing Gary's outstretched fist, Charmander took two small steps, lightly jumped, and its tiny fist collided with Gary's.
"Wow, Gary is amazing! He can get along so well with a Charmander he just met. Bulbasaur, let's do a fist bump too." Leaf looked at her Bulbasaur, eager to try.
"Bulba?" Bulbasaur yawned and immediately lay down on the ground, starting to doze off.
It was clear that although Grass-type Pokemon have a gentle nature, they are not something new Trainers can easily control.
On the other side, Gary also noticed Leaf's situation, shaking his head with a smile. If a child is disobedient, it's usually because he's been spoiled... A good beating will fix it.
"Alright, for a rookie practice match, we don't need a referee. Let's start." Gary put away his smile and became serious.
"Okay!" Leaf nodded, cheering on Bulbasaur: "Bulbasaur, go!"
"Bulba!" Bulbasaur did a 'salty fish flip,' cautiously looking at the Charmander opposite, entering a state of alert.
"Oh~ Interesting. It seems to have some sensitivity to battle." Gary also spoke without ceremony: "Charmander, use Scratch!"
"Char!" Charmander spread its arms, its two small claws gleaming with cold light, and pounced towards Bulbasaur!
"This... that..." In her first battle, the young girl was clearly a bit nervous and couldn't give a command for a long time.
Clap!! Bulbasaur stood still and was directly scratched across the face by Charmander's claw...
"Leaf, calm down. Think about Bulbasaur's moves. If you can't remember, don't you have your pokedex?" Gary reminded.
"Right! The pokedex!" Leaf, as if finding a lifeline, quickly pulled out her pokedex, opened it, and scanned her Bulbasaur.
Watching her fumbling actions, Gary somewhat understood why Ash always had to consult his pokedex before every battle in the early stages.
His knowledge base was simply insufficient...