Pokemon: Who Let Him Leave Pallet Town!? Chapter 127: Of Course, Head to Humans for Care

Chapter 127: Of Course, Head to Humans for Care

The next day.

"Oh, young man, thank you!"

The old chief, accompanied by a large group from the ranch, saw Natsu and his companions off.

"Natsu, is it really okay to trick the old chief like that?" Misty leaned in.

Each of them was carrying nurous Laramie Ranch specialties.

These had all been gifts from the old chief, and Misty felt a little guilty.

"Trick?" Natsu asked, surprised.

"You said the League would increase support for this area or sothing," Brock's voice chid in.

"Most likely," Natsu shrugged.

He had already reported the situation of the underground temple.

Once matters on Mt. Moon and the Dragonite island were handled, the League would surely spare so resources here.

Although the old chief kept saying life here was fine, from his constant ntions of his brother in the city, it was clear he hoped for developnt.

The League wouldn't overstep in the safari, but creating a scenic, eco-tourism site in the surrounding area was feasible.

"By the way, Natsu, have you found any news on Diglett?"

Ash suddenly asked.

"It went toward the core of the safari," Natsu replied.

While digging his way out from the underground temple, Natsu had encountered a pair of Digletts also searching.

He had inford them, so now the whole Diglett group was likely heading toward the safari' core.

With so luck, by the ti Natsu arrived, he could see Diglett in a mixed double battle.

"The core of the safari? Is it different from here?" Ash asked, puzzled.

"Of course," Brock said, pointing to a building marked on the map over the grassland.

"The core area of the safari has League personnel stationed to supervise."

"So today we don't have to camp outside… I an, we can avoid staying in tents," Misty hesitated.

"At this ti," Natsu glanced at Brock's map.

"If we go now, we can catch the legal capture season in the safari."

"The safari prohibit Pokémon capture, right?" Ash blinked.

"Yeah, poachers get arrested!" Misty poked her head out.

Natsu said nothing, only giving Kia a look.

She imdiately understood and explained:

"The safari were ant to protect rare Pokémon populations.

"But even within the area, many common Pokémon live here.

"Their numbers are already large, and under League protection, they would only decrease naturally. Without population control, they could overwhelm the ecosystem.

"So, periodically, the League registers Pokémon whose populations exceed limits and opens a legal capture period."

Kia blinked, flipped through a large book uncertainly, and then nodded in confirmation.

"That's basically it."

"Aweso!" Ash's eyes lit up.

He had seen many Pokémon since stepping onto the safari, but he couldn't capture them here.

"Let's hurry to the building Brock ntioned and register!"

Ash raced ahead.

At the safari' entrance, they entered a large green-roofed building.

Inside, many trainers were queued up, registering with staff.

"Let's see… this year's list of capturable Pokémon includes…" Brock approached a wall lined with Pokémon portraits.

Everyone followed his gaze.

"Tauros, Doduo, Oddish, Beedrill, Rhyhorn… wow, so many!"

Ash exclaid.

This was the list of Pokémon populations exceeding limits in the safari this year. Counting carefully, there were eighteen species in total.

"But what if poachers take this opportunity to hunt them?" Misty asked, concerned.

"Haha, don't worry. We in the safari have both the ans and the strength!"

An elderly man with a handlebar mustache, wearing a cowboy hat and dressed like an old Western gunslinger, appeared from the side.

"My na is Caesar. This year, I'm the League trainer responsible for guarding the safari," the old man introduced himself.

"Grandpa Caesar, what thods are you talking about?" Ash asked curiously, stepping closer.

Hearing this, Caesar raised a finger and said:

"First: Trainers entering the wildlands are not allowed to bring any Pokémon!"

"Ah? Then how are we supposed to catch Pokémon in the safari?" Ash exclaid.

Caesar smiled slightly and raised a second finger:

"Second, you can only use Safari Balls. Throw the ball directly to capture, each trainer gets thirty, and registration is free."

He gestured toward a long line nearby:

"They're all here to receive the Safari Balls."

"Just throwing balls? Could it be… are these Safari Balls specially powerful?" Brock asked in surprise.

For a mont, Ash and Misty looked at Caesar with admiration.

"The Safari Balls are just red-and-white Pokéballs with paint and a League locator attached," Natsu's voice explained.

"Ah!" the group looked sowhat disappointed.

"But in that case, it does prevent so poachers, but what about our safety?" Brock asked sharply.

Not being allowed to bring Pokémon, what if wild Pokémon attack?

"Don't worry, we've planned everything. Capturing Pokémon in the safari is very easy," Caesar said, patting his chest confidently.

"Planned what?" The others asked, curious at his confidence.

"Cannot say, cannot say!" Caesar shook his head, refusing to explain.

"Hey, Natsu, do you know?" They turned to ask him.

They couldn't imagine what thod the League could use to make Pokémon willingly submit without battling.

Natsu was looking at photographs on the opposite wall. One showed Caesar posing with a Dragonair.

Hearing their questions, he turned back.

"Of course, it's all been arranged with the leaders of each Pokémon group. The old, weak, sick, and injured go to humans to recuperate."

There was a brief silence.

Even Ash had lost the excitent he had when entering.

He had thought he could battle freely with all kinds of Pokémon in the safari.

But Pikachu wasn't allowed in.

"Don't worry, so populations are so large that even capturing all the old, weak, sick, and injured won't reduce the numbers enough," Natsu continued.

Everyone's eyes lit up.

"Natsu, which Pokémon populations are the largest?" Ash asked eagerly.

"First and foremost, Tauros."

"Great! I'm going to capture Tauros!"

Before Natsu could finish, Ash dashed forward, reaching his spot in the queue.

"Hey, hey, Pikachu can't go in!" Caesar grabbed Ash by the collar.

"Oh, Pikachu, stay here. And Midchu, keep an eye on him."

Reluctantly, Ash placed both Pikachu into the temporary Pokémon care area.

Pika!

Pikachu waved, signaling that he was completely fine.

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