After capturing the Bulbasaur, Satoshi began contacting his employees. Soon, a group of workers arrived, and the leader saluted Satoshi, saying: "Boss, everyone is here. Shall we begin?"
"Very well, begin. Install the recovery equipment and then notify the planting personnel. From now on, they will follow Miss Xiao Cui to cultivate this purple flower. If successful, inform the Joy family to collect the medicinal herbs regularly. Also, remember to protect Miss Xiao Cui. Don't let anyone disturb her when she's treating wild Pokémon!"
"Yes! We will act immediately!"
Looking at Satoshi, Kasumi couldn't help but say: "Satoshi is completely different when he's serious..."
Hitomi, however, seemed used to it. She remarked casually: "That money-grubber may love money, but he's very dedicated when it comes to making medicine. That's one of his rare virtues."
While they were talking, Takeshi walked towards Xiao Cui with a blushing face. "Miss Xiao Cui, do you need me to stay here and protect everyone?"
Xiao Cui smiled upon hearing Takeshi's words. "No need. If they are Satoshi's people, they will definitely protect this place."
Crack!
A group of people seemed to hear a heart breaking sound. Satoshi patted Takeshi's shoulder and said: "Cheer up." Pikachu also patted Takeshi's shoulder while holding back a smile.
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After bidding farewell to Xiao Cui, Satoshi and his companions continued their journey. However, Satoshi was preparing to transfer his Beedrill to Shigeru.
"Dad, I'll transfer the Beedrill to you. Please prepare the medicinal bath."
"Oh? Your Beedrill is ready so quickly?"
"Yes, it's ready for the medicinal bath now. It will benefit its future growth."
"Alright, transfer it when you arrive in Kanto. I'll let my Beedrill teach it a few things." Shigeru smiled slightly upon hearing that Satoshi's Beedrill was well-trained.
"By the way, Dad, if possible, let your Beedrill teach my Beedrill that technique."
"Sure, it was developed by you anyway, it's fine for your Pokémon to learn it."
After ending the call, Hitomi looked at Satoshi with some confusion. "Satoshi, since when did you have a dad?"
"Can you even speak? Well, he's not my real father. My real dad probably doesn't even know where he died. This is my adopted father. My mom also knew about it."
"Adopted father?" *3
"Yeah, I didn't know how he got injured when we met. I could only treat him first and then take him to the hospital. We've been in contact ever since, and eventually became father and son."
"..." *3
"Meow, when Boss was young, he was famous for being nosy, meow." Seemingly remembering their encounter, Meowth chuckled and commented. Satoshi smiled, holding Meowth in his arms. "If I wasn't nosy, how would I have met you guys?" (Kirlia? Since you're not a child anymore, go back to the Poké Ball.)
As they walked, Satoshi suddenly stopped. Seeing this, Kasumi, Hitomi, and Takeshi stopped and asked: "What's wrong?"
"There's a trap. Meowth, use Shadow Ball."
"Okay, meow!"
With Meowth's flick of a hand, a small Shadow Ball exploded on the ground, creating a large hole in the middle of the road. Satoshi then looked at the nearby bushes and said: "Come out, your blue color is too obvious."
"Jeni?! Jeni!"
"Jeni! Jeni!"
Following Satoshi's words, a group of Squirtle wearing sunglasses emerged from the bushes. They glared at Satoshi and his companions. Seeing the Squirtle, Satoshi suddenly smiled. "What's the matter? They are just children."
He didn't care if they would attack and walked forward, squatting down to look at the Squirtle.
"Only idiots would abandon you. Can you tell me your story? Meowth can translate for you. Plus, I have food here."
Satoshi took out the cake he made earlier with Chansey's egg and Miltank's milk.
The Squirtle looked at Satoshi, exchanged glances with their companions, and nodded.
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"Jeni, Jeni! Jeni Jeni!"
"Oh my, meow, your original trainer was such a fool, meow? He made you fight against a Jolteon, meow?!"
At this time, Satoshi and his companions were sitting together with the Squirtle, who were eating the cake and sharing their experiences of being abandoned. Some Squirtle even cried while talking, and Satoshi comforted them like comforting a child, holding them and speaking softly.
"There, there, don't cry, don't cry. That person doesn't deserve to be a Trainer. Be good, okay."
"Jeni! Jeni!"
As Satoshi and his companions comforted these emotionally wounded Squirtle, Officer Jenny arrived. However, she felt relieved upon seeing Satoshi. She understood that the situation was probably resolved.
"Satoshi."
"Officer Jenny, you're here. Do you want to have some of my cake and a hot chocolate?"
"Sure."
Officer Jenny later joined their small gathering and learned about the Squirtle's tragic experiences.
"I see. Your former owner was truly... But since you played pranks, you should apologize properly."
"Jeni! Jeni!"
The Squirtle, with Satoshi's comfort, felt much better and agreed to apologize. Looking at the Squirtle, Satoshi said: "How about it, Squirtle, would you like to become our Pokémon?"
"Jeni?"
"Don't worry, everyone here is a good person. Besides, Officer Jenny probably needs the Squirtle to help prevent forest fires, right?"
Upon hearing this, Officer Jenny said: "That would be great! This generation of mountains and forests are prone to fires. If the Squirtle are willing to help, it would be the best."
"So, what do you Squirtle decide?"
The Squirtle looked at Satoshi, remembering the sense of security they felt in Satoshi's arms, and finally nodded. They extended their small hands towards Satoshi.