Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off

Chapter 2 Assistance System, Xiao Cai

Seeing his influence points steadily increasing, Xia Ye breathed a sigh of relief: Xiao Cai's genetic defect could finally be resolved.

It's been two years. Do you know how I've spent these two years?

Plant peas! Plant peas day after day!

Two years ago, one morning, Natsuno's memories awakened, and he discovered that he had stumbled upon the Pokémon world by sheer luck. Natsuno was very happy.

Which Pokémon fan wouldn't want to come to the Pokémon world themselves?

I remember now!

I'm not a corporate slave who's forced to work overtime every day, I'm a Pokémon Master!

However, after learning the situation, Natsuno stopped laughing and seriously suspected that he had been set up.

Ask around, which Pokémon trainer isn't one who travels to the Pokémon world?

Hey, Natsuno isn't one of them.

His starter Pokémon, a special Smeargle covered in colorful patterns, possesses some unknown defect.

Grandma Mustard and her doctoral friends, along with senior doctors from various medical families, could not find the reason.

Previously, I had chosen to become a researcher in order to understand the reason, but after searching through various materials and ancient books, I still couldn't find the reason.

Furthermore, due to long hours of tireless research, working day and night, he became physically and mentally exhausted, which awakened the memories of Blue Star.

Xia Ye also tragically discovered that he couldn't find a good research direction: the academic community had already published on systems from mega to titanium crystallization.

The general direction has already been set, and many researchers are also working on adding their own insights to the specific areas.

Left with no other choice, Natsuno decided to just slack off and spend his days playing with Pokémon. He figured he might as well live like that for the rest of his life.

Then the system suddenly bound itself to him, telling him that his TuTu dog, Xiao Cai, had a genetic defect, and that he should quickly study genes so he could become a pioneer in the field.

The naive Natsuno immediately perked up: "Pioneering a new field? Wouldn't that make me go down in history? I'll do it!"

And then...and then I planted peas for two years.

At first, Xia Ye naively thought the system would give him ten or eight papers, which he would then publish directly.

I entered a fantasy period.

He became a full-fledged researcher in three days, a PhD in ten, and all sorts of big shots bowed down to him. Legend has it that Pokémon were chasing after him wanting to be his underlings, and leaders of evil organizations from all over the world were begging to have their shoes shined for him...

However, the incompetent system told Xia Ye that he had to do the research himself, and that he could not engage in academic misconduct. It was absolutely forbidden to write and publish a paper before the experiment was even conducted.

The mainstream research in this world tends to focus on epigenetic research, such as the characteristics of techniques, while the microscopic field is not valued. As of the time Xia Ye finished his academic report, apart from a few individuals, no one here had even discovered chromosomes.

Natsuno could only start by planting peas.

The experiment ended just two days ago, and I rushed around to make it in time for this academic summit to give my presentation.

He also received a guarantee from Dr. Oki and was the first to give a report. The people who came to the summit never expected that he would start with such a bombshell, shocking the entire academic community.

After gulping down the water from the Garchomp-patterned mug, Natsuno breathed a sigh of relief, only to be pulled up by Professor Oak, who wanted to introduce him to the other professors.

Looking at the familiar faces of the professors in front of him, Natsuno thought to himself, "I've known you all for a long time; you're the mentors of many Pokémon champions."

Kuki, Odamaki, Yamanashi, Blatano, Kukui, and so on—these are all acquaintances he knew in his past life, but now Natsuno can only offer greetings like: "Nice to meet you," "It's a pleasure to meet you," "I've read your paper," and so on.

Dr. Kuki immediately grabbed Natsuno's hand: "Natsuno, I do genetic research. Let's collaborate more in the future, or you can just come work for me."

Professor Oak initially smiled and showed off his latest inspiration—a senryu poem—to the others.

Peas Amazing

The 9331 pattern is strange.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Genes

Seeing Kongmu snatch the student away, he puffed out his beard and glared, "Kongmu, how dare you snatch someone from under my nose? Don't you even respect me as your teacher?"

When the other PhD students saw that Kongmu had spoken, they all stepped forward to invite Xia Ye, some to cooperate, some to poach him, making it quite a lively scene.

Natsuno quickly begged for forgiveness and exchanged contact information with the various doctoral students.

Oki pulled Natsuno back to his seat and waved to the other professors, "Go back and sit down. Stop poaching people here. The second half is still going on."

He stomped onto the stage to announce the start of the second half.

However, everyone was still absorbed in Natsuno's previous report and seemed distracted.

Other researchers finished their reports in about half an hour, and the applause was sparse.

The long two hours finally came to an end. Professor Oak went on stage to announce the end of the morning session and that the afternoon session would begin at 2 p.m. Please be on time.

Then Professor Oak, along with Natsuno and the other professors, headed to the restaurant.

Along the way, the students from Hongda University greeted Xia Ye warmly: "Senior, you're so kind!" "Senior, what does 'mo yu' mean? Like catching a Magikarp?"

The girls were much bolder, enthusiastically asking for photos and even slipping their contact information into Natsuno's pocket: "Senior, you're so handsome! Do you have a boyfriend? Why don't you consider a junior like me?"

In his previous life, Xia Ye was just an ordinary college student who worked as a regular office worker for several years after graduation. He had never experienced anything like this before.

The scene that seemed to be brought to life by Gadaki made Natsuno carefully check that there were only notes in his pockets, not some strange pieces of clothing or cloth.

After managing to cope for a while, Natsuno fled and caught up with the professors.

Professor Oak jokingly added, "Natsuno, you've got the style I had back in my day! Youth is truly wonderful."

After the academic banquet, there was still an hour before the afternoon presentation. The group returned to the rest apartment arranged by Hongda University, and Xia Ye returned to the room assigned to him.

A deluxe ball covered in colorful stickers flew out of the pocket on its own, and the dog Xiao Cai ran out of it.

Generally, Tutu dogs are all white, with some parts such as the ears and eyes being brown.

Xiao Cai, on the other hand, has many more colorful patterns of different shapes, even the palms of her two hands are red and blue, and the end of her tail is more than ten times larger than that of a regular Tutu dog.

The nickname "Xiao Cai" was given to Natsuno when he was 8 years old, after he met Xiao Cai.

"I'll name you Xiao Cai. There are so many TuTu dogs in the world, what's the difference between calling you TuTu Dog and calling any other TuTu Dog!"

"You are unique in my heart, so of course you deserve a name that belongs only to you! Xiao Cai!"

Xia Ye squatted down, hugged Xiao Cai, and patted the little guy's head.

"Xiao Cai, you must have been holding back, right? Here, this is a spicy meal I packed for you. It has Galar Slowpoke tail meat in it, it's so delicious."

Sitting down at the table, Xia Ye took out a disposable fork, put it in Xiao Cai's hand, and let the little one start eating.

Tutu dogs only have three fingers, making it difficult for them to use chopsticks. Natsuno usually gives Aya a fork.

"Hey Xiao Cai, are you bored? You don't have to score during academic conferences. Small Pokémon are fine."

Xiao Cai shook her head, insisting that she must score a goal during the meeting.

Xia Ye nodded. "Alright, the child is a bit shy, so let's keep him in the ball and pamper him."

"Knock knock knock"

There was a knock on the door, and Natsuno went to open it: "Who is it?"

An unexpected man appeared at the door, and Natsuno's pupils dilated slightly.

"Sakaki...the owner?"