Chapter 108: The Anti-Natsu Alliance
Suddenly, Zapdos turned around.
Behind it appeared two Pokémon: a Priape and a Hypno.
*Hyp—no~* What's wrong?
Hypno handed a berry to Zapdos.
After hesitating briefly, Zapdos took the berry.
*Zap—dos!* That damned human!
*Pri-mpe!* Is that the one whose eyes glow blue?
Priape and Zapdos began discussing Natsu, bonding over shared sentint. Their conversation grew more animated, until tears stread down their faces.
Finally, the **Anti-Natsu Alliance** was officially ford.
Back at the factory yard, the piles of Grir were loaded onto carts and carried out by the workers.
The Grir were dumped into the sea, but this ti, the water inlets were pre-fitted with electrified wire nets.
As the seawater flowed in, the factory lights flickered on and the rumble resud—the city was alive again.
The group exchanged glances and prepared to return to the Pokémon Center.
"Are the Grir going to be dumped back into the sea?" Ash asked curiously.
"The nearby waters have been ruined. Not a single Water-type Pokémon in sight," Misty said, lowering her head in disappointnt.
"But there's nothing we can do," Brock said anxiously, looking over the darkened sea.
Sotis, progress demands sacrifice—sotis it's the environnt, sotis even the workers' health.
"By the way, the nearby sea… just as Misty said, no Water-types, but plenty of Poison-types," Giselle remarked, pinching her nose against the stench.
"That's odd. The waters of Gringey City have been polluted, yet the destruction created the perfect habitat for Poison-type Pokémon," Natsu explained slowly.
Thanks to the variety of Pokémon types in nature, the ecological restoration in this world is surprisingly strong, aided by the Pokémon themselves.
"Mr. Natsu, why didn't your book **Thousand thods Pokémon Use To Trouble Human Society Under Ecological Destruction** ntion Gringey City?" Giselle suddenly asked.
"Because then it wouldn't have been publishable," Natsu admitted.
Silence fell over the group.
"But is it really okay for the League to tacitly allow such ecological destruction?" Misty and Ash asked, looking up at Natsu, puzzled.
"No, which is part of why League researchers exist," Natsu said, patting their heads.
"So you an… researchers will deal with problems like this in the future?" Ash's disappointnt lted into curiosity.
"Yes," Natsu nodded.
"Unlike decades ago, the League has now recognized the consequences of environntal damage. Previously, developnt ca at the expense of the environnt. Now, there's a conscious shift toward sustainable practices."
"League investnts in major research institutions and Pokémon universities are now favoring ecological studies—especially restoration and resource recycling after environntal damage."
"This is a huge opportunity."
He paused, then looked at Giselle.
"How about you? Interested in pursuing Pokémon ecology? I can introduce you to a suitable ntor."
Giselle quickly hugged Natsu's arm.
"Mr. Natsu… I… I want to be your assistant…"
"It's a sha you're not interested in Pokémon ecology," Misty sighed.
"Natsu, will you be pursuing this research yourself?" Ash asked, still shaken by Gringey City's damaged environnt.
"I've already decided on my focus. Though Gary might be a candidate," Natsu said, glancing at Ash.
To expedite his divine Pokémon project, Natsu had studied multiple fields: Pokémon genetics, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. He also studied Pokémon ecology but hadn't had ti to conduct formal research.
Gary, Professor Oak's grandson, though not showing potential yet, is likely to pursue research under Oak's guidance.
With the League actively supporting ecological research in the future, unless Oak changes his mind, Gary will almost certainly enter the field of Pokémon ecology.
"Gary?" Ash's eyes lit up.
"Darn it! If he's going to be so great in the future, I can't fall behind!"
Gary's mocking face flashed in his mind, and Ash clenched his fists.
"It's too early to worry about that. Whether Gary will agree is still uncertain," Natsu said, patting Ash's head.
After dealing with the Grir, the stench had lessened considerably, and Natsu felt his cold was nearly gone. Probably thanks to Joy's dicine starting to work.
"He'll definitely agree!" Ash adjusted his hat. Though he thought Gary was arrogant, he knew they shared the sa passion for Pokémon.
"Ah… if you et him in the future, talk to him about this," Natsu yawned.
"Got it!" Ash nodded seriously, feeling a heavy responsibility settle on his shoulders.
"Whoa, what's that?"
Misty covered her nose and stepped back.
The group shone their flashlights and saw a grayish-purple Pokémon resembling sludge.
"Muk, evolved form of Grir, extrely foul-slling, with cases of people being overwheld by its stench!"
"Alright, it's a Muk! I'm going to catch you!"
Ash threw out his Charleon.
"What are you doing?!" Misty complained, covering her nose as she moved away.
After a brief battle, Muk was sucked into a Pokéball in a flash of red light.
*Whoosh!* The Pokéball vanished.
Ash realized he already had six Pokémon; Muk had been sent back to Professor Oak's lab.
"Lucky Professor Oak," Misty covered her face.
"But… the lab is being watched over by Aunt Delia?" Natsu said.
"Oh no, Mom!"
Ash suddenly realized the danger, panicked, and rushed to the Pokémon Center.
...
**In Gringey City, at the Pokémon Center**
Ash called Oak's lab via video, looking nervous.
The screen showed Delia, fully equipped with cleaning gloves, holding a mop in one hand and perfu with the other.
A Muk lay in the bath, looking completely defeated.
"Eh? Ash, why aren't you asleep so late? For goodness' sake!" Delia scolded, approaching with an angry expression.
"Uh, it's like this…"
Seeing Muk behaving well, Ash relaxed slightly and began explaining.
"By the way, Natsu, can Muk be cleaned?" Misty whispered.
"As long as it doesn't have the Stench ability, careful training over ti will remove the sll," Natsu nodded.
"Alright, Mom, goodbye!"
Ash hung up.
"Natsu, why did Mom suddenly decide she wants to take to Kalos?" Ash suddenly realized Natsu was gone again.
"Ah~" Misty yawned by the stairs.
"He just stepped out. It's late, better get so sleep," she said.
Elsewhere in Gringey City, in a park area, the scenery was noticeably different from other places.
The park was covered by a huge do that looked like glass.
The air here was poor year-round, making the do appear like a gray egg from afar.
Due to the blackout, nearly all workers in Gringey City were disrupted, and this area was no exception.
At that mont, lights had just returned inside the park.
"I'm Natsu. Last ti, I custom-ordered a giant computer chip."
*Creak~* The park gate opened, revealing Ms. Jenny.
After carefully checking Natsu's credentials, she finally allowed him entry.
"Co in."
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