Pokémon：Trainer's Gambit Chapter 337 - 0338: Mew's Digital Awakening

The revitalized Tree of Beginning basked in a gentle breeze.

"w~" w floated ahead, leading Natsu's group toward the exit.

Steven glanced back one last ti.

Crystals glowed softly, Pokémon played freely, and the Three Regis had retreated into the Tree's depths.

"Quite the adventure," Steven murmured, his sharp features softening with a smile.

Up front, Lucario walked beside Ash.

Hearing the System's completion chi,

Natsu paused mid-step, montarily surprised.

Probably nothing good... he thought warily.

"w~" w's tail drooped as it hovered listlessly, its expression forlorn.

"It says goodbye, ow," owth translated.

"Until next ti," Steven said warmly.

"w, you, Pikachu, all of us—we're friends now!" Ash adjusted his cap with a grin. "Right, Pikachu?"

"Pikachu~!" The Pikachu mouse nodded from Ash's shoulder.

On Natsu's right stood the newly evolved Blastoise—

Its massive gray shell, powerful blue limbs, and twin cannons gleaming ominously.

"Blastoise ヾ(■_■)"

The ultimate big shot adjusted its sunglasses with a cool nod.

Ahead, Lucario's eye twitched.

This guy's aura post-evolution... is downright terrifying.

Natsu cleared his throat.

Theoretically... two cannons ant either double Hydro Pumps per turn,

Or stacking both attacks into one devastating blast.

Even ga Kangaskhan's Parental Bond can't compete!

"Why do my Pokémon keep breaking the rules...?"

He shook his head, turning to the pink feline still floating nearby.

When he reached out, w imdiately nuzzled against his palm, giggling. "w~~"

"We might not et often," Natsu said, "but I'll send over anything fun I find."

"w?" It tilted its head.

"Of course!" Jas chid in. "Natsu-sensei owns a ga company!"

Steven's eyebrows rose, recalling his own addiction to Gold Miners.

Not a bad way to pass eternity...

"You can ga with too!" Ash flexed his arms. "I'm a Angry Pidove grandmaster!"

Surrounded by eager faces, w's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "w~?"

"I'll deliver everything personally," Natsu promised, ruffling its head. "No more loneliness."

w did a joyful loop before suddenly zipping back into the Tree.

It returned clutching the music box, nudging it toward Natsu.

"For ?"

"w!" A firm nod.

The toy Lapras inside swayed gently as the lody played.

"Thank you." Natsu smiled. "I'll treasure it."

"w~~(〃'▽'〃)"

...

Ash had left Sir Aaron's aura gloves behind.

Lucario pressed a paw to its chest before the relic.

Aura... guide .

Then it turned toward the sunlight.

Birds sang as dappled light filtered through the trees, illuminating the distant castle.

Steven slid into the driver's seat. "Hop in—one last ride together!"

"Even... us?" The Team Rocket trio pointed at themselves.

"Absolutely!" His laugh was infectious.

"Thank you, Mr. Steven!" They piled in cheering.

Natsu smirked.

Though they'd probably just build another balloon otherwise...

"owth," Natsu turned from the passenger seat, "can you get wifi inside the Tree?"

"Technically challenging, ow." owth licked its paw smugly. "But we're Team Rocket's elite!"

"Piece of cake!" Jessie and Jas fist-bumped.

Sohow, their tech prowess surpassed even the Tree's ancient barriers.

Natsu stared skyward.

Giovanni wasting them on petty theft is criminal.

"Natsu-sensei," Steven mused, "is introducing w to the internet... wise?"

"w embodies purity, like Pallet Town."

Natsu watched the forest blur past, black hair fluttering.

"Wars and human malice never dimd its wonder."

He grinned. "Besides, gaming might be the perfect hobby for a guardian."

Ash nodded sagely.

owth whispered: "What if it becos a NEET, ow?!"

Natsu understood Steven's concern.

This world's wtwo sought its origins through human DNA.

The parallel wtwo had turned philosopher after connecting to cyberspace.

But his goal was simpler—to keep w from loneliness.

Unless...

He pondered.

Should I just introduce civilization early?

Imagine w blinking at a smartphone—

Poof! Centuries fly by!

Steven suddenly brightened. "Devon Corp can provide satellite support."

owth gasped. "For real, ow?!"

"The Mossdeep Space Center's next launch..." Steven winked. "We're investors."

Natsu did a double-take.

Right. Steven wasn't just a champion—heir to Devon's empire.

And almost (but not quite) as handso as himself.

Damn. Harsh.

...

Back at Caran Palace...

Queen Ilene hosted a triumphant celebration for the heroes who saved the Tree of Beginning.

As both Aura ntor and Hoenn Champion, Natsu received equal honors.

He imdiately called Green about acquiring handheld consoles. "Get extras—these things better survive centuries!"

If only Nokia made gaming devices... Natsu lanted. w could've used those for millennia.

"No problem!"

"Can you deliver to Caran Palace within two days?"

"Don't insult a rchant's professionalism, Natsu-sensei!"

The next morning...

Green arranged a prepaid Rocket Delivery.

Phones, consoles, and gaming rigs arrived at the palace gates.

The deliveryman trembled upon eting the legendary ntor—refusing paynt outright.

"I'm not so tyrant," Natsu grumbled, insisting on paying.

Later, Natsu returned to the Tree of Beginning.

Thanks to Team Rocket's bizarre tech wizardry, w acquired its first smartphone.

"Got wifi?" Natsu asked.

"w~"

Already engrossed in a multiplayer ga with Togepi, w giggled uncontrollably.

"Togepi~" The Togepi munched chips beside a jumbo soda bottle.

"w~!" Hovering midair, w clutched its console with a mischievous grin.

Natsu's eye twitched.

Oh no... I've created the world's first NEET deity.

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