Chapter 185

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"You plan to turn the backyard of Vegapunk's research facility into a breeding base?"

Dak understood what Darkrai meant.

This setup was somewhat similar to Professor Oak's lab, which was indeed a good idea.

However, Vegapunk wasn't particularly knowledgeable about Pokémon, as he was obsessed with his technological weapons.

On this point, Monet was entirely different.

Monet's expertise in technology might not be as advanced as Vegapunk's, but her knowledge of Pokémon far exceeded his.

Monet could find the right connections for some technologies that Vegapunk couldn't integrate with Pokémon.

Therefore, Dak preferred to build the breeding base behind Monet's research facility.

Monet also had a research facility in the suburbs of Pokémon Island, but she mostly preferred to stay in the breeding house's production room.

In fact, both of these were alliance research facilities; Vegapunk and Monet just preferred to stay in different places to avoid disturbing each other. Occasionally, they would switch research facilities for a change of scenery.

"Let's settle it here."

After a brief hesitation, Dak made his decision.

The estimated budget for building the alliance breeding base was at least 5 million Poké Dollars.

This amount was unimaginable in the past, but now it was just a drop in the bucket.

Currently, the main consumption in the pirate world was still on purchasing Pokémon eggs. People who initially didn't plan to buy Pokémon eggs couldn't resist after seeing the power and lifestyle of those trainers.

Especially under the influence of 'conformity' and 'comparison', almost no one could refuse to have their own Pokémon.

And the people of Pokémon Island, more precisely, the people of Alliance City.

They had already stepped out of the lifestyle of buying Pokémon eggs. Nowadays, people mostly went to friendly shops to buy Pokémon-related items.

As for Pokémon.

People preferred to go to the wild or the Safari Zone to find their ideal partners.

Instead of buying Pokémon eggs like opening a gacha box.

With such consumption power, the Pokémon Alliance definitely wouldn't lack money.

Dak could still come up with 5 million Poké Dollars.

The alliance breeding base had to be built to the highest standard of an ecological park, ensuring that the Pokémon living there had the most perfect growth environment, allowing them to have a happy childhood.

A complete and rich childhood was beneficial for the future growth of Pokémon.

So, there could be no skimping on this part.

[Miracle Shop]

[Pokémon Island]

Dak looked for various ecological parks and breeding bases but remained frowning.

[Dragon Eco Park]

[Dragon's Land]

[Meteor Valley]

[Professor Oak's Laboratory - Backyard]

[Nurse Joy's Breeding Base]

In the Miracle Shop, Dak saw many ready-made bases for breeding Pokémon, and many of them were places not seen in the animation.

But Dak always felt dissatisfied.

Because these family breeding bases were basically for breeding specific types of Pokémon or individual attribute Pokémon, but Dak needed to breed Pokémon with at least nine attributes.

And places like Professor Oak's lab, which were relatively comprehensive, seemed too small in scale for Dak.

The scale of the entire Pokémon Alliance's breeding base couldn't be compared to a mere backyard of a researcher's lab.

"We can only piece it together ourselves."

Dak shook his head, sighing helplessly.

Since he was dissatisfied with the ready-made ones, there was only one path left.

That was to buy 'components' like the Pokémon Academy and then 'piece them together'.

But before that, they had to decide on the selection of the [Nine Rookies], and then build a suitable breeding base based on the corresponding Pokémon species. (I wanted to make it a little different so I didn't want to use the word 'starter', as many like others Pokémons as starters)

"Time to hold a meeting."

The next day, at the Pokémon Alliance base.

On the third floor, in the round table meeting hall, department heads, eight gym leaders, and several top-ranking officials from the Navy and the Revolutionary Army gathered.

They would decide the selection of the Alliance's [Nine Rookies].

Everyone had the right to propose and vote, and they would ultimately select the nine Pokémon species with the highest votes for breeding.

"I heard from the shop owner about the original world of Pokémon. Since the people there chose Water, Fire, and Grass types as their starters, these three types must have their unique points. We should also include these three types in the Nine Rookies."

The first to speak was Tesoro.

His speech seemed reasonable, but in fact, he just wanted to get it over with quickly and leave, as he didn't want to stop his money-making plans for a moment.

"Indeed, the people there have a deeper understanding of Pokémon than we do. I specifically studied their chosen starters with Robin. In the local regions, they are considered high-quality Pokémon species."

Monet was now a well-known Pokémon Professor on Pokémon Island.

Mainly because there were very few Pokémon Professors on Pokémon Island, only Monet, Robin, and Olivia could currently bear that title.

But it had to be admitted that Monet was indeed quite 'authoritative' now. Generally, no one would refute what she said.

"And these Pokémon are generally the types that can get along well with novice trainers." Robin nodded at this moment. She wore round glasses, looking quite intellectual. "Based on our comparison, we selected these three species from the starters in various regions."

Robin pressed a button on the remote control in her hand.

The next moment, the projection in the middle of the round table showed the images of three Pokémon.

A fierce and majestic red dragon.

"Charizard, a Fire and Flying type Pokémon. Its final evolution possesses high mobility and destructive power, making it a very adept combat Pokémon, even considered born for battle."

Robin pointed to the holographic image of Charizard and began a simple introduction.

As she explained, the Navy members thought Charizard was a very suitable Pokémon. They all wanted one themselves.

Because Charizard not only had strong combat power but could also fly with its trainer, providing excellent mobility, making it an ideal partner.

Next.

A graceful and noble green serpent.

"Serperior, a pure Grass type Pokémon. Its slender body gives it extreme agility, making it very hard for other Pokémon to strike first. Most importantly, Serperior always maintains composure and calmness, never losing its cool."

Robin then introduced the Grass type choice.

Indeed, Serperior seemed far inferior to Charizard in most people's eyes, but some preferred such Pokémon.

For example, the Navy's Chief Staff Officer 'Tsuru' immediately took a liking to Serperior, finding its proud, confident, and calm demeanor very appealing.

Next.

A sleek and swift blue frog.

"Greninja, a Water and Dark type Pokémon, is like a ninja, elusive and incredibly agile, even more so than Serperior. In water, it is undetectable, making it unmatched in assassination and reconnaissance."

Robin introduced the Water type Pokémon.

Greninja, suitable for covert operations, was very popular among the Revolutionary Army members. Their work was perfect for Greninja.

In contrast, Charizard was not their favorite.

Charizard seemed to be a Pokémon that would confront people head-on, which the Revolutionary Army didn't prefer.

The Water, Fire, and Grass Pokémon were thus decided without much opposition.

Partly because Robin and Monet both spoke, and partly because these three Pokémon were indeed excellent.

"So, let's now consider other types of Pokémon. Any suggestions?"

Dak nodded and then looked around at everyone.

He preferred to let these people speak.

Dak knew that once he spoke, they would not express their true thoughts, just subconsciously thinking that Dak was right and that they should choose that Pokémon.

This was not what Dak wanted to see.

"Electric type, we should have one, right?"

Kizaru rarely showed enthusiasm.

Typically, he would sleep with his sunglasses on during such meetings, but this time he couldn't hold back.

"Bzzzt~"

Electabuzz immediately supported his partner, his head plug emitting excited electric sparks.

"Ahem, and Dragon type."

The Revolutionary Army's Dragon also quietly voiced his suggestion.

"Axew!"

Sitting obediently in Dragon's arms, Axew also expressed his agreement.

"Fighting type shouldn't be left out either!"

Garp was more direct, slamming the table and standing up loudly.

These three, being the Electric, Dragon, and Fighting gym leaders respectively, naturally hoped their types would be included in the Alliance's Nine Rookies.

Seeing these three stand up, how could the other gym leaders hold back?

"Ground type is very strong."

"Like my Fairy type isn't strong? Hehe~"

"I think Flying type makes excellent partners."

"Poison type Pokémon will surely make those criminals tremble."

Sentomaru, Ivankov, Gan Fall, and Magellan all expressed their opinions.

Only the Water gym leader Fukaboshi leisurely sipped his tea, indifferent.

Is there any point in competing for this?

No point at all.

Like him, he wouldn't compete for such things.

Wahahahaha.

If not for the tea cup hiding it, Fukaboshi's sly expression would have long been noticed by everyone.

(End of Chapter)