Saturday, November 10th.
With luggage packed, Natsu and his little ones prepared to depart.
Aside from taking three days off from livestreaming, Pokémon Company was running smoothly under Oleana's managent.
Oleana had suggested Natsu establish a branch in Kanto to expand overseas operations.
While the proposal was tempting, it required a hefty investnt.
Natsu seemingly wealthy but actually drowning in debt—felt a complicated mix of emotions.
Starting from gas only to end up in the red?
Still, every little bit counted.
Livestreaming, gas, and other ventures weren't things Natsu-sensei planned to abandon.
The weather was clear, with wisps of clouds drifting across the blue sky.
Natsu pulled his suitcase while Gengar floated behind him, heading to the airport.
"Sylveon~"
Sylveon sat elegantly on the suitcase, pouting.
Can't ride on Trainer's shoulder... unhappy~ (?`~′?)
The trip to Kanto wasn't long—just four or five hours.
Given that this was a parallel world, it differed slightly from the one in Natsu's mories.
Once on the plane, Natsu closed his eyes to rest.
Gengar, anwhile, licked its al tray clean before pulling an ice-cold cola from its bottomless stomach, taking a satisfied sip.
"Gengar! (*≧▽≦)"
Ti flew by, and Natsu was jolted awake by his phone's vibration alarm.
"Are we there yet?" Natsu yawned. "Let's go, Gengar."
"Gengar!" Natsu nodded, pressing its face against the window as the ground grew closer, its eyes sparkling with excitent.
New Trainers, new Gyms... here I co! （`▽`)
...
Kanto, Viridian City.
Under the clear blue sky, a nimble Pidgeot soared overhead.
A girl with a yellow ponytail checked her bearings before hopping on her bike and pedaling toward Goldenrod City.
Glancing at her phone, Yellow typed: "Natsu-sensei, have you arrived yet?"
Goldenrod City Airport.
Natsu, lugging his suitcase with Gengar floating behind him, nervously scanned his surroundings.
"Just landed. Heading to the terminal now."
"Ah, I'll be right there!"
Yellow hurriedly shouted before speeding off on her bike.
anwhile, Natsu's expression turned odd.
A green-haired Officer Jenny, her skirt slightly shortened, approached with a smile.
Beside her stood a man in a brown trench coat—none other than International Police Agent Handso.
The sheer scale of the welco made a drop of sweat roll down Natsu's forehead.
owth and the others should be fine... right?
...
Inside Goldenrod City Airport, the marble floors glead under the bright lights.
A suspicious trio crouched behind a corner, peering out.
"Where's the Executive?"
"That's him right there, ow."
"Why is he being questioned by Officer Jenny?!"
Jas panicked. "We have to save the Executive!"
"Idiot!"
Jessie smacked Jas on the head.
"That's the sa Jenny from our last training exercise! She and the Executive go way back!"
"Really, ow?"
owth tilted its head.
"Wait, Jessie, how can you even tell, ow?"
Jessie smirked proudly. "Won naturally pay attention to each other's fashion choices."
"That Officer Jenny deliberately shortened her skirt—of course I'd notice!"
"I see..."
"SOOONANSU—" Wobbuffet popped out, only to be frantically shoved back by the trio.
"Not now!!"
"Did you hear sothing?"
Officer Jenny, mid-conversation with Natsu-sensei, glanced around.
"Probably just a tourist dropping sothing!"
Natsu chuckled awkwardly, shooting a glance toward the corner.
Classic trench coats, hats, sunglasses... not even bothering to change their hair color.
How is this disguise supposed to fool anyone?!
You three seriously thought you could just waltz in like this?!
Agent Handso, clad in his brown trench coat, shook Natsu's hand.
"Finally caught you!"
"Huh?"
"Ahem—Occupational diseases."
Handso coughed. "What I ant was, welco to Kanto!"
"Thanks, but you really didn't have to co all this way," Natsu said.
"Nonsense! You're practically one of us!" Handso laughed.
Jenny blinked in surprise. "Natsu-sensei is part of the International Police?"
"Yep."
Handso stroked his chin. "In fact, his rank is two levels above mine."
Ever since Natsu's Tailwind video was released internally, the International Police had held him in high regard.
Handso's mood was complicated.
At this rate, the recruit he brought in might end up becoming his boss...
Jenny from Celadon City stared at Natsu in awe.
No wonder Natsu-sensei created the 'Beat Up Strategy'...
His International Police background must've played a role.
"Awroo!"
Growlithe, recognizing Jenny, wagged its tail and affectionately nuzzled her leg.
"Is this...?"
Jenny looked questioningly at Natsu.
"The one you entrusted to ," Natsu confird.
Natsu-sensei's Growlithe had originally co from Celadon City's police station.
Since Celadon wasn't far from Goldenrod, Jenny had co to greet them personally.
"I almost didn't recognize it."
Jenny patted Growlithe before standing at attention.
"In any case... Natsu-sensei, on behalf of the Jenny family in Kanto, welco."
"The Joys also send their regards—they're a bit tied up at the mont."
Jenny smiled. "We hope you have a wonderful journey!"
Natsu's expression was strained.
It's already plenty morable...
If any more people show up, this is going to spiral out of control!
As Natsu pondered this, an elegant figure in a kimono approached, hands folded gracefully.
"Natsu-sensei."
Erika, her short hair adorned with a hairpin, smiled warmly. "Welco to Kanto."
"What do we do?!"
Watching the crowd around Natsu grow, the Team Rocket trio broke into a cold sweat.
"If we don't step forward, we'll fail the mission!"
"W-Wait a bit longer!"
Jas stamred. "At least until Officer Jenny leaves!"
"I can't take it anymore! If this keeps up, the Executive's cover will be blown!"
Jessie gritted her teeth, about to charge forward before owth and Jas yanked her back.
"If you go out there, you'll be the one exposing him, ow!"
"Yeah! With Jessie's intelligence, you'll just make things worse for Natsu-sensei!"
"What did you say?!"
Jessie's eye twitched as her voice rose an octave. "Eek! E-Executive!"
owth and Jas froze.
Turning slowly, they were t with a chilling sight.
Long black hair, a purple blouse, and an icy deanor.
Sabrina—forr Executive of Team Rocket.
"What are you three doing here?" she asked coldly.
"We're here to... w-welco Natsu-sensei!" Jas stuttered.
Sabrina's sharp gaze bore into them.
The overwhelming pressure made sweat pour down their backs.
mories of Natsu-sensei's kind smile flashed through their minds.
We had it so good under him...
"I'm no longer an Executive."
Sabrina tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Natsu is."
With Team Rocket lying low, appointing a new Executive so publicly...
Had Boss Giovanni already decided to hand Kanto's operations to Natsu?
Not necessarily a bad thing...
A faint smile crossed Sabrina's lips as she strode forward. "Follow ."
"Huh?" The trio blinked.
"Weren't you going to greet Natsu-sensei?"
Sabrina raised an eyebrow. "Let's go together."
...
Thankfully, the situation didn't spiral out of control.
Erika and Officer Jenny from Celadon City hit it off, chatting amiably.
Though Detective Handso was left out, he struck up a conversation with Natsu.
"By the way, if you spot any Team Rocket activity, let know."
Handso said gravely. "I'm tracking Giovanni's movents."
Natsu declared righteously, "Of course! It's my duty!"
Mid-conversation, a sharp aura made Erika frown.
Though they were in the sa group chat...
She wasn't fond of Sabrina, who had once terrorized Kanto.
As Sabrina approached, Erika smiled sweetly. "I believe I ntioned I would handle the welcoming, Lord Sabrina?"
"Goldenrod City falls under my jurisdiction."
Sabrina replied flatly. "I have more authority here, Ms. Erika."
Ms. Erika?
Erika's smile grew even more serene.
"A Gym Leader neglecting her duties during work hours... As Kanto's leading representative, I believe I have the right to report this to the League."
"Go ahead."
Sabrina lazily adjusted her hair.
"Though I doubt so university lecturer is any better."
"Educating the next generation is vital to Kanto's strength."
"Running Confusion training camps—I think I'm more qualified to speak on that, no?"
Sparks flew between them, the air thick with tension.
"I-I should get going!"
Officer Jenny broke into a cold sweat before hastily retreating.
Detective Handso gulped, eyeing the oddly dressed trio beside Sabrina.
Who even are these guys?
How are they surviving this killing intent?!
Though they appeared calm, beneath their disguises, the trio's legs were shaking violently.
This welco mission...
Is a hundred tis harder than stealing that twerp's Pikachu!
So scary! they scread internally.
Caught in the crossfire, Natsu felt a chill down his spine.
If you're going to fight, take it outside!
More people are coming—clear so space first!
Wiping his sweat discreetly, Natsu checked his phone.
Yellow: Natsu-sensei, I got lost (′▽`〃)
Natsu-sensei: ???
Yellow: I was chatting with Butterfree in Viridian Forest and lost track of where I was going...
Natsu-sensei: [Speechless.jpg]
Yellow: Sorry, sorry! Just give a little more ti—I'll be there soon!
Natsu-sensei: It's fine, just focus on getting out of the forest first...
Yellow scratched her head sheepishly. "Senior Red's Charizard is coming to pick up~"
"Shouldn't take long now! (??▽??)"
Natsu was speechless.
You planned this, didn't you, Yellow?!
So Red from Mt. Silver did end up catching a Charizard...
Pondering this, Natsu looked up to see Sabrina and Erika still locked in their standoff.
"Are you expecting more guests?" Erika asked with a breezy smile.
"P-Probably."
"My Gym is closed today."
Sabrina crossed her arms, eyes shut. "I can wait."
"As can I~"
owth crept up behind Natsu and poked his side. "Executive, can we leave now, ow?"
"No way!" Natsu hissed. "None of you are getting away!"
"Eek!" The trio paled.
Detective Handso coughed awkwardly. "Ahem, Inspector, I've got a case to handle—gotta run!"
As he hurried off, owth blinked.
"Executive... was he talking about you, ow?"
"Yes."
Natsu nodded.
"I'm actually a cop."
"Haha, good one, ow!"
"Yeah, what are the odds?!"
Though they laughed it off, sweat poured down their faces.
Sothing tells the Executive's identity isn't as simple as it seems...
Realizing the stalemate wouldn't end soon, owth gritted its teeth.
Pulling Jessie and Jas aside, it whispered:
"Here's the plan, ow~~"
"Will that even work?!" Jessie eyed owth skeptically.
"If this backfires, we're toast," Jas fretted.
"Heh, this is our chance to prove our loyalty, ow!"
owth planted its paws on its hips. "If we save the Executive, he'll put in a good word with Boss Giovanni!"
"Hehehe."
The trio grinned in unison. "Such a wonderful feeling!"
...
Goldenrod City Airport.
The arrival of a Garchomp from the skies caused an uproar.
"Is that... the Sinnoh Champion?"
"Why is she here?!"
"This is the arrivals terminal—is so big-shot Trainer arriving?"
A golden-haired beauty in a Black trench coat recalled Garchomp with a flick of her wrist.
Her heels clicked against the floor, radiating undeniable presence.
Detective Handso, mid-bite into his onigiri, nearly choked.
A ridiculous thought crossed his mind.
Don't tell ...
She's here for Natsu-sensei too?!
Inside the terminal, the familiar sound of heels made Natsu tense.
Backlit by the glaring sunlight, Cynthia strode forward, a Poké Ball clipped to her slender waist.
The sheer "axe murderer" aura made Natsu gulp.
I haven't even done anything...
Why am I so nervous?!
Sabrina and Erika exchanged glances, equally stunned.
Natsu-sensei...
Knows the Sinnoh Champion too?
As the sunlight stread in, Cynthia stopped before Natsu.
Towering over him in her heels, she nodded.
"I'm late."
BOOM!
Suddenly, chaos erupted in the airport.
Jessie and Jas, clad in Team Rocket uniforms, cackled wildly.
"Hand over your Poké Balls!"
Amid the commotion, the three won's attention was successfully diverted.
The romantic tension dissipated instantly!
From behind a machine, owth gave Natsu a thumbs-up.
Executive...
We've done all we can!
Natsu's eyes grew misty.
Thank you, Team Rocket!
"Garchomp!"
Cynthia's golden hair billowed as she hurled a Poké Ball. "Dragon Rush!"
BOOM!
The ceiling was blasted open as the trio beca shooting stars, screaming:
"WHAT A TERRIBLE FEEEEELING!"
Watching them vanish into the distance, Natsu wiped his sweat.
Even after taking a Dragon Rush head-on, they're fine...
At this point, you three aren't even human anymore!
...
Thanks to the trio's interference, the near-romantic crisis was averted.
Sabrina, finding the situation dull, excused herself to return to crushing newbies at her Gym.
Erika, ever the diplomat, smiled gracefully. "Then, I shall await your arrival at Celadon University."
"Don't worry." Natsu coughed. "I'll be there tomorrow!"
The once-bustling terminal fell silent.
Cynthia studied Natsu thoughtfully.
"What?"
"Just thinking... it's been a while."
"Hardly. Only 44 days."
Cynthia averted her gaze. "Let's get you settled first."
"Huh? I haven't booked a room yet."
"I did."
Cynthia said simply. "I own a private residence in Goldenrod City."
Natsu: ???
When I type a question mark...
It's not who's wrong—it's you!
Stepping out of the airport, Natsu looked up at the sky, struck by a realization.
Is this...
The return of the Sinnoh champion to Kanto?!
...
Yellow was still en route to the airport.
"Red-senpai~ (′▽`〃)"
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