Kanto Region.
The place where it all begins, Pallet Town.
“Gary, why are you up so early?” Professor Oak looked at Gary who was up unusually early, feeling puzzled. The time for the new trainers to report was still an hour away.
“Of course, today is the day to choose our starter Pokémon. I have to be early.” The handsome young man with reddish-brown hair said.
“I think you are worried about your favorite Pokémon being chosen by other new trainers, which is why you are up so early.” Professor Oak saw through Gary’s mind.
Professor Oak was responsible for the new trainer selection and starter Pokémon selection in Pallet Town. Gary, as Professor Oak's grandson, naturally had an advantage, having earlier access to the starter Pokémon than other new trainers and knowing the potential of that Pokémon was higher.
“Hehe.”
Gary smiled slightly and didn't deny it.
He wouldn't say that he came so early to activate the system.
This Gary, whose real name is Qin Mao, is a time traveler, who traveled to the Pokémon world.
Learning that he had traveled to the Pokémon world and had become Professor Oak's grandson, Qin Mao readily accepted his new situation.
Though not the protagonist, Ash, Gary is Professor Oak's grandson, the son of a top scientist, an incredible starting point.
Since he became Gary, he naturally wanted to make up for Gary's regrets.
Things like reaching the top 32 in the Indigo League, the top 16 in the Johto League, and even abandoning his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master to pursue a career in Pokémon research.
With his rebirth, Gary was determined not to give up halfway. Even if he wanted to be a Pokémon researcher, he would wait until he won the World Pokémon Championship.
And the reason why Gary came to Professor Oak's lab so early wasn't just to be the first to choose his starter Pokémon, but because the system would activate after choosing his starter Pokémon.
Last night, the system suddenly awakened and gave Gary a mission.
【Current Mission: Obtain the starter Pokémon Squirtle/Mission Reward: Deluxe Gift Pack X1】
According to the original story, Gary did indeed choose Squirtle as his starter Pokémon.
Squirtle is a very good Pokémon, and its final evolution, Blastoise, is quite powerful. After all, it has Mega Evolution, and a unique Gigantamax form. It is definitely good enough to be a main battle Pokémon.
Moreover, the Squirtle among the starters for the new trainers this time is definitely not weak, it at least has the potential to become a Champion.
Gary himself planned to choose the Squirtle among the starter Pokémon this time, after all, he had taken care of it for a while and could tell that Squirtle was the best out of the three.
One hour later...!
Outside Professor Oak's lab, there were already many people, most of them were the families of the new trainers. Only two people were actually here to choose their Pokémon.
Professor Oak also welcomed the other two new trainers. Gary looked at them, one boy and one girl. The boy was named Orange, and the girl was named Yellow. Like Ash and Gary, they also grew up in Pallet Town.
“Gary, I didn’t expect you to be here so early. Seems like you’ve already decided which Pokémon you want. Let’s have a battle after choosing our Pokémon.” Orange said, his tone filled with a provocative flavor.
Yellow had the appearance of a good girl and didn't dare to speak, she just silently watched Gary and Orange.
Gary wanted to refuse this meaningless battle, however...!
【Ding! Temporary Mission Released: Defeat Orange who initiated the challenge/Mission Reward: Low-Level Miracle Candy X3 (Used on Pokémon below level 30, Level +1)】
“Fine, I will let you taste your first defeat as a trainer.” Gary said with a high and mighty attitude.
“What! You’re the one who will taste defeat.” Orange disagreed.
“Then just wait and see.” Gary didn't have the mood to argue with a 10-year-old kid.
Gary didn't care about this Orange and Yellow, they were quite smooth sailing in the beginning of their trainer career, but they struggled in the middle and directly gave up on their dream of becoming trainers.
Gary wouldn’t even care about someone who had never even participated in a single League.
Professor Oak, seeing Gary and Orange clashing, was also helpless but didn’t stop them.
Trainers, naturally, should have some temperament.
Battles between trainers were common.
“Then you two can go to the backyard to battle.” Professor Oak thoughtfully provided them with a venue.
“Alright, come with me.” Professor Oak led Gary and the other two to the testing area, taking out three Poké Balls from his pocket.
Bang...!
“Seed!”
“Nee!”
“Jeni!”
The classic Gen 1 starters appeared.
Orange and Yellow looked at the starters, their eyes widened, with stars shining in them.
Even though Gary had taken care of these three little guys, he was still excited.
“Alright, this is the starter Pokémon available to you. Based on a first come, first served basis, Gary, you go first.” Professor Oak said.
“Then I won’t be polite.” Gary walked forward confidently.
Orange and Yellow immediately became nervous. They naturally had their favorite Pokémon and were worried that Gary would choose it.
Gary went straight towards Squirtle, stretched out his hand, and said: “Squirtle, come with me, I will make you stand at the top of the world.”
“Jeni.”
Squirtle nodded its round head repeatedly, it was very happy to follow Gary and directly hugged Gary’s arm.
“Haha, you are my first Pokémon.” Gary also stroked Squirtle’s head fondly.
“Jeni! Jeni!”
Squirtle narrowed its eyes and enjoyed being touched by Gary.
【Ding! Mission completed, reward has been sent to the Space Backpack.】
The sudden system prompt brought Gary back to reality.
Gary was curious about what was in the Deluxe Gift Pack, but the current situation was not good for opening the Deluxe Gift Pack. He could only wait.
“Alright, now it’s your turn, Yellow.” Professor Oak said.
“Hmm!” Yellow nodded, walked directly to Bulbasaur, bent down, and said, “Bulbasaur, come with me.”
“Seed!”
Bulbasaur didn’t hesitate either, extended its vines on both sides, and shook hands with Yellow.
“Good! Charmander is mine!” Orange excitedly said.
Orange’s favorite Pokémon was Charmander. He had been worried that Gary and Yellow would steal Charmander.
That’s how all three of them got the Pokémon they wanted.
“Gary, let’s battle.” After getting Charmander, Orange immediately challenged Gary.
Gary didn’t know what to say to Orange.
Are you blind?
Didn’t you see I chose Squirtle?
Water type counters fire type, ok?
It seems that Orange didn’t know much about Pokémon, he was like Ash, no wonder he gave up on becoming a trainer later.