Pikachu Joins the Team

Professor Oak led Jiang Chuan towards the back of the research institute.

Walk through several corridors.

We arrived at a relatively isolated area.

The room number in front of us had a prominent lightning bolt symbol on it.

"This is it."

Professor Oak pushed open the door.

Jiang Chuan followed him inside.

The room was small, but decorated in a unique way; the walls, floors, and even the ceiling were covered with a layer of gray-black insulation material.

A faint smell of burning could still be detected in the air.

"This guy..."

Professor Oak walked up to a safe, entered the password, and shook his head with a wry smile.

"But it's our research institute's 'little tyrant'."

Click.

The safe was opened.

There was only one red and white Poké Ball inside, all alone.

The professor carefully took out the Poké Ball, turned to look at Jiang Chuan, and his expression became serious.

"Jiang Chuan, I'm reminding you one more time."

"This Pokémon is dangerous."

"It's not very obedient, and... its electricity is extremely strong."

He paused, then emphasized, "Several trainers who tried to take it away were electrocuted and ended up in the hospital."

"It's not too late for you to back out now."

Jiang Chuan smiled.

"Doctor, let's choose this one."

Professor Oak gave Jiang Chuan a deep look.

Then he sighed.

"Okay... then step back a bit."

Jiang Chuan did as he was told and took a few steps back.

Professor Oak then pressed the button on the Poké Ball and threw it into the open space in the center of the room.

A red light flashed.

A petite yellow figure appeared on the floor.

It has a round body, long ears, and two red electric pouches on its cheeks.

It was Pikachu.

As soon as it appeared, it turned its little head warily, its shiny black eyes scanning its surroundings.

When they saw Professor Oak and Egawa.

Pikachu's eyes instantly turned hostile.

Pikachu!!!

A clear, crisp chirp.

next moment.

A blinding golden bolt of lightning suddenly burst forth from its petite body.

Crackling sounds!

The violent electric current, like countless tiny golden snakes, surged wildly into every corner of the room.

Clusters of electric sparks burst forth on the insulating material.

The entire room seemed to have transformed into an ocean of lightning!

Professor Oak was prepared; the moment he released Pikachu, he hopped and hid in the reinforced area of ​​the doorway's insulation material.

Even so, his gray hair still stood up slightly due to static electricity.

"See! I told you so!"

The doctor called out from behind the door, his voice muffled by the crackling of electricity.

Jiang Chuan stood still.

He squinted, looking at the small yellow figure in the center of the electric light.

The power supply is indeed powerful.

And this temper...

strong enough!

He truly deserves to be called the future "Pikachu".

It's a bug-level existence that can fight Mewtwo in the movie and defeat countless legendary Pokémon in the anime.

Compared to those three starter Pokémon, its potential is immeasurably higher!

Jiang Chuan felt no fear, but rather a surge of excitement.

"Fully charged"

He spoke, his voice still clear amidst the noise of the electrical current.

"I love so much."

Professor Oak was stunned.

like?

Has this kid lost his mind?

Jiang Chuan turned to look at the doctor and smiled slightly.

"Professor Oak, I want this one."

"Huh? Oh... okay, okay!"

Professor Oak was initially surprised, but then overjoyed.

The good news is that the task of getting the initial Pokémon for new players has finally been successfully completed.

Surprisingly, this kid remained completely calm and even managed to laugh in the face of such a scene.

That's some serious mental fortitude!

"Leave the registration to me."

Professor Oak wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"But over there..."

He pointed to the center of the room.

The lightning had gradually subsided.

Pikachu is standing with its hands on its hips, head tilted back, and a "I'm not someone to mess with" expression on its face.

The electric pouches on his cheeks occasionally emitted sparks.

"...You might have to figure it out yourself."

The doctor's expression held a hint of sympathy.

Jiang Chuan nodded.

"clear."

He turned around and actually walked straight towards Pikachu.

His steps were steady, without the slightest hesitation.

"Hey! Jiang Chuan! Watch out!"

Professor Oak gasped in surprise.

Is this kid crazy?

Pikachu was also stunned.

It blinked its big, dark eyes, its little face full of confusion.

Normally, after it gives that "show of force" performance, the trainers are either terrified and turn pale or retreat in fear.

This human...

How dare they approach us?

Pikachu tilted its little head.

Then, its eyes turned fierce.

it is good!

Since you're not afraid, then let me show you something even more powerful!

Jiang Chuan squatted down in front of Pikachu.

Try to align your line of sight with it.

This is a gesture of goodwill.

"Hello, Pikachu."

Jiang Chuan extended his right hand, palm facing up.

"From now on, we'll be travel partners."

His voice was very gentle.

Pikachu stared at the hand.

She looked up at Jiang Chuan's face again.

This human eye...

He seems different from the previous guys.

There was no fear, no disgust, and no utilitarian view of it as a tool.

Very clean.

And also...sincere.

Pikachu hesitated for a moment.

But its experience of being kept in a ball for a long time and treated as a "problem sprite" immediately made it raise its defenses again.

partner?

That sounds nice!

He just wanted to lock Benpi inside that little ball!

Thinking of this, Pikachu's eyes sharpened.

It decided to teach this human a profound lesson!

"Pikachu!!!"

A burst of even more dazzling and thicker golden lightning erupted from its body!

This time, it was a targeted electric shock aimed at Jiang Chuan!

A powerful electric current slammed into Jiang Chuan.

"Jiangchuan!"

Professor Oak cried out and instinctively rushed over.

But the next second, the lightning dissipated.

Jiang Chuan remained squatting in the same spot.

His clothes had some charred marks, and his hair was slightly standing on end.

But he himself...

He didn't even frown.

The 100% physical combat enhancement brings more than just strength and speed.

It also possesses an almost superhuman level of physical defense and resistance.

Pikachu's electric shocks are dangerous to ordinary people.

But for Jiang Chuan, it was at most a powerful massage.

"P...Pikachu?"

Pikachu was completely dumbfounded.

It stared blankly at Jiang Chuan with its little mouth agape.

His big, dark eyes were filled with disbelief.

This human...

He took a full-force electric shock from Benpi and was actually unharmed?

It didn't even fall down?

How is that possible!

Pikachu looked down at its little paws.

Has the battery power of this skin deteriorated?

"Holy crap..."

Professor Oak at the door was also stunned.

"This young man..."

What is the body made of?

Jiang Chuan ignored the doctor's shock.

He kept his outstretched hand, looking at the bewildered Pikachu, and smiled to himself.

The time has come.

He quietly activated the power of waveguides.

An invisible energy gently spread out from him.

Waveguides are the energy of the mind.

They are able to sense life, convey emotions, and even communicate across races.

Jiang Chuan adjusted the waveguide frequency to the range most compatible with Pikachu.

Then, he used a waveguide to transmit the sound directly into Pikachu's mind.

The voice was gentle and calm, yet it carried a convincing power.

"Pikachu."

"I know you're always charming when you come out, you're not just throwing a tantrum."

Pikachu's ears twitched.

It looked at Jiang Chuan in surprise.

Is this human... talking to me?

wrong!

It wasn't heard through the ears!

It's a voice that comes directly into your heart!

What... what kind of ability is this?

Jiang Chuan's voice continued to echo in its mind:

"You are protesting."

"You don't want to be locked in that little ball, you don't want to be used as a tool, you don't want to lose your freedom."

"Right?"

Pikachu's body trembled slightly.

For the first time, the hostility and wariness in its eyes softened as it looked at Jiang Chuan.

This human...

Does he understand me?

Jiang Chuan noticed Pikachu's emotional changes.

He struck while the iron was hot.

I promise you.

"From now on, when we travel together, you can stay outside as long as there are no special circumstances."

"No need to go back into that ball."

Pikachu's eyes gradually lit up.

Really...really?

Jiang Chuan's voice carried a hint of laughter.

"Of course it's true."

"but……"

He changed the subject, glancing at Professor Oak, who was still in shock at the door, through the "gaze" transmitted via the waveguide.

"If you choose to stay here, that old man might still lock you in the ball again in the future~"

Pikachu immediately turned its head to look at Professor Oak.

The doctor was taken aback by its gaze and felt a chill run down his spine for no apparent reason.

Pikachu quickly turned its little head back.

It looked into Jiang Chuan's sincere eyes.

I felt that gentle voice in my heart again.

Thinking back to just now, how this human endured the electric shock without flinching...

A thoughtful expression appeared on Pikachu's little face.

A few seconds later.

It called out softly.

"Pikachu~"

Then, it took two steps towards Jiang Chuan on its short legs.

It stretched out its little paw and gently placed it on Jiang Chuan's outstretched palm.

Jiang Chuan carefully reached out and picked up Pikachu.

This time, the little guy didn't discharge electricity; instead, he climbed onto his shoulder and sat down steadily.

She even nuzzled Jiang Chuan's cheek affectionately with her little head.

It's soft and itchy.

【Ding! 】

The system notification sounded in my mind right on time.

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining your first Pokémon—Pikachu!]

[Mission Reward: 1 Electric Ball, already stored in system space.]

The mission was completed, and with Pikachu's return to its home, its detailed data panel was instantly connected to Jiang Chuan's system.

A semi-transparent light screen unfolded before Jiang Chuan's eyes.

[Pokémon: Pikachu]

[Attribute: Electric]

[Level: lv12 (Beginner)]

(Infant level: Levels 1-5)

Beginner level: Levels 6-19

Normal level: Levels 20-29

Elite level: Levels 30-39

Pre-dojo level: 40-49

Dojo level: 50-59

Quasi-Heavenly King level: Levels 60-69

Heavenly King level: Levels 70-79

Champion level: Classes 80-89

Quasi-god level: Level 90-99

Level 2 God-tier: Levels 100-109

Level 1 God-tier: Levels 110-119

Creator God Level: Level 120 and above)

[Potential: Champion Level]

【Characteristic: Static Electricity - When using contact-type moves, there is a 30% chance to paralyze the enemy.】

[Rare Trait: Best Actor - Has a chance to trigger during battle. Once triggered, it ignores level and attributes, making the user comparable to any opponent!]

[Skills: Electric Shock, Quick Attack, Volt Attack]

【Items to bring: None】

[Special Enhancement: None]

After browsing through Pikachu's detailed panel, Jiang Chuan suddenly realized what was going on.

Best Actor!

No wonder Pikachu's fighting power in the anime is so mysterious.

It can go toe-to-toe with Regigigas, can knock out Latios with electricity, and can also be defeated by Snivy.

The upper limit is extremely high, and the lower limit is extremely low.

It all depends on whether the "Best Actor" trait is triggered.

However, it is an interesting characteristic.

Jiang Chuan pondered to himself.

The upper limit is the ability to turn the tide in desperate situations.

The lower limit is that even beginners can make mistakes.

It's a fairly balanced approach.

Putting that aside, he has championship-level potential.

That's a very luxurious starting point.

Many trainers spend most of their lives searching for a Pokémon with the potential to become an Elite Four member.

He has championship potential right from the start.

The future looks very promising!

【Ding! 】

As Jiang Chuan was envisioning his future with Pikachu, the familiar system notification sound rang out once again.