45 Chapter 45

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Inside the Mystery Hatchery House.

Just as Dak had guessed, Gion and Mihawk indeed came with their glittering eggs.

At this moment, representatives of the three major powers of the sea gathered once again.

From the Whitebeard Pirates, Newgate, the sixth division commander Blamenco, and the seventh division commander Rakuyo.

As Newgate had mentioned, apart from him being a regular guest, the Whitebeard Pirates adopted a rotation system.

One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Hawkeye Mihawk.

Mihawk had brought 5 million Belly, which Dak converted into 500 Magical Coins and pocketed.

As for how that 5 million Belly was acquired, Dak didn't ask, and Mihawk didn't say. It was an understanding between them.

From the Navy, Gion and Tsuru.

Upon entering the Mystery Hatchery House, neither of them showed any signs of discomfort.

Dak guessed that Kuzan hadn't reported any news after returning, which wasn't impossible but rather very likely.

Saul was personally released by Kuzan, who was also his friend. He couldn't possibly discuss anything related to Saul with Sengoku.

And Robin was also released by him. Not knowing what wrong Robin had done, he hoped to see her future and wouldn't want the Navy to take her away.

Since the Ohara incident, Kuzan had understood.

Not everything should be reported.

People have different views and ways of doing things.

When Sengoku blindly followed the World Government's orders to issue the Buster Call, and Sakazuki mercilessly attacked the refugee ships, Kuzan's loyalty to the Navy, or more accurately, to the Navy that follows the World Government's orders, had waned.

He was only loyal to his own sense of justice.

Perhaps he also didn't want Robin's situation to affect the trade between the Navy and the Mystery Hatchery House.

In short, Kuzan hadn't exposed Robin's presence.

After learning about the guests from Bon Clay, Robin chose to hide in the dormitory.

She still couldn't face the people from the Navy openly.

After being hunted for eleven years.

"It's been a while, everyone. It seems you're all quite excited."

Dak greeted the group in front of him while trying to shake off his left leg.

Unfortunately, he couldn't shake off Growlithe that was clinging to his leg.

Thus, Dak decided to ignore it.

He hoped the Trainer that Growlithe takes a liking to in the future would have more patience; otherwise, this little furball might drive them crazy.

However, it was hard for those in the store to focus on Dak.

The various amusing behaviors of the Pokémon babies were too entertaining.

"Manager Dak, how much longer until my Pokémon hatches?"

Gion held her brownish-yellow egg and asked expectantly.

"Very soon, in one... no, half an hour."

Dak initially wanted to say one hour, but considering the heat lamps on the ceiling, he changed his estimate.

"Apart from food, does the little one's living environment need any special preparations?"

Tsuru asked another question from the side.

Women are always more detail-oriented, and Tsuru, being a mother herself, naturally had more experience than the other men present and knew what to focus on.

"It depends on the type of Pokémon."

Dak pointed to the Magikarp and Feebas in the lake, then to the Rowlet in the tree.

In reality, snowy environments would suit Alolan Vulpix better, but the Mystery Hatchery House didn't seem to have such an environment yet. Maybe it would be available in future tasks.

"No problem, I'll need your guidance then."

Tsuru was humble.

In areas she was unfamiliar with, she was willing to learn to provide a better growth environment for the baby.

Dak nodded.

He was pleased with Tsuru's attitude towards Pokémon and didn't mind teaching her more.

And...

Before Pokémon became widely available among the public, the Navy was likely to be the organization with the largest number of Pokémon.

They couldn't possibly come running to him with the same questions every time a Pokémon was born.

The Navy needed someone knowledgeable on the subject.

Half an hour of waiting.

The three factions didn't talk to each other.

Sitting idly would be unbearable for them. Gion, Tsuru, and Mihawk might be used to a more monotonous daily life.

Newgate was okay too, given his age, he was no longer as restless as when he was younger.

But his two sons couldn't stand such torment, feeling uncomfortable if they weren't causing some mischief on the ship, as if ants were crawling on them.

However, the Pokémon babies wouldn't let them be bored.

Seeing Dak ignoring him, Growlithe ran over to Gion and Tsuru's side.

He liked their aura.

"Growlithe, this species is serious, brave, reliable, wise, and can be said to be one of the most loyal Pokémon. Moreover, most Growlithe are kind and just. When a Growlithe is willing to approach strangers, it means they deem that person's justice worthy of their recognition."

Dak, becoming a praise master on the side, lavished Growlithe with compliments.

In reality, the introduction of Growlithe's species didn't mention 'justice,' at most its hidden ability is Justified.

The rest of Dak's speech was made up based on the Pokémon world, after all, in that world, Growlithe is a loyal partner of Officer Jenny.

He didn't think he was wrong; rather, he believed he spoke well.

With such a speech, many from the Navy might want a Growlithe as their Pokémon, perhaps making it a dream partner for all Navy members.

"Is that so? What a lovely little one."

Gion didn't know what Dak was fantasizing about.

But having heard Dak's rhetoric, she indeed liked Growlithe even more.

And with Growlithe being fluffy, energetic, and cute, how could anyone not like such a charming dog Pokémon?

"Wise."

It was Tsuru who looked into Growlithe's intelligent eyes, doubting Dak's flattery.

If Dak knew Tsuru's thoughts, he would surely protest his innocence.

He never expected to be backstabbed by his own Growlithe baby.

He was truly not deceiving; Growlithe's territorial sense and vigilance are among the top in the Pokémon world, calling it wise was no issue.

On the other side, Blamenco and Rakuyo somehow ended up whispering to their brother Eevee.

Dak eavesdropped and was shocked.

You two, who have been single for forty or fifty years, are teaching brother Eevee how to chase girls?! Stop it, you rascals!

Before Dak could rescue Eevee from their clutches, Mihawk's excited voice echoed in the shop.

"It's hatching!"

(End of Chapter)