"Pika?" (Master, what did you say?)
After obtaining Aura Power, Gu Qiu could now understand what Pikachu was saying.
This was completely different from using psychic power to speak directly into a Pokémon's mind.
A trace of surprise flashed through his eyes.
He hadn't expected even beginner-level Aura Power to have this function.
"This is a Shiny Fruit. Give it a try. It'll make you stronger."
A pineapple-sized fruit appeared in his hand. It shimmered with radiant light, sparkling brilliantly, and emitted an irresistibly sweet fragrance.
"It smells amazing… Master, are you really giving it to me?"
(From now on, since Aura Power allows Gu Qiu to understand Pokémon speech, their dialogue will be written like normal conversation.)
Gu Qiu didn't answer.
He simply handed it over.
With years of tacit understanding between them, Pikachu took it without hesitation.
The taste was incredible—melting instantly in its mouth.
Gu Qiu saw a blissful expression spread across Pikachu's face.
Unable to resist, he pinched those little cheeks.
Normally, Pikachu would've dodged and shot him a look of disdain.
But today—
It was completely immersed in the flavor, utterly unresponsive.
Soon, the fruit was finished.
It contained a tremendous amount of energy.
Pikachu even let out a satisfied burp.
"How do you feel?"
Gu Qiu asked curiously.
"Delicious. I want another one."
Pikachu licked the juice from its lips.
Gu Qiu rolled his eyes.
"I'm asking if your body feels any different."
What a little glutton.
Pikachu scratched its head sheepishly—an adorable gesture.
"My body feels warm… like there's a power building up inside."
It frowned slightly as the energy surged within.
"This…"
Pikachu could sense no hostility from the power.
It was improving its physique.
[Ding! Congratulations! Your Pikachu has become Shiny Pikachu. Level increased by 3. New ability learned: Super · Self-Regeneration!]
[Super · Self-Regeneration: An enhanced version of Recover. Fully restores all injuries, including internal organ damage.]
The brief description made Gu Qiu's pupils contract sharply.
"This ability was practically made for Pikachu…"
As everyone knew—
Before the Sharingan evolved into Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, each use caused permanent eye damage.
Vision would gradually deteriorate until blindness.
But now, with Super Self-Regeneration—
That drawback was gone.
Pikachu could use Mangekyō Sharingan as much as it wanted.
Unleash Susanoo freely.
Previously, the main reason Gu Qiu avoided exposing Pikachu's full strength was fear of irreversible eye damage from repeated Susanoo usage.
That concern had suppressed Pikachu's growth.
Now—
"Fantastic, Pikachu. You can use your Mangekyō Sharingan without restraint."
"Mm! Thank you, Master."
Pikachu beamed.
Gu Qiu checked its updated stats.
[Pokémon]: Shiny Pikachu
[Ability]: Ninjutsu
[Attributes]: Electric + Fire + Wind + Water + Yin + Yang + Dark (Uchiha Itachi Template – Unique)
[Aptitude]: First-Class Legendary
[Level]: 65 (Elite Four-tier)
[Moves]: Thunderbolt, Thunder… Sharingan, Mangekyō Sharingan, Amaterasu, Susanoo… Super · Self-Regeneration
"Level 65…"
Even its coloration had subtly changed.
Shiny Pikachu's fur appeared slightly brighter.
It wasn't obvious at first glance.
Only by comparing side-by-side would the difference be clear.
"With full power unleashed, Pikachu should be able to crush Misty's Mega Gyarados."
Gu Qiu grinned.
"Alright. Let's rest for a bit. After that, time to get back to work."
…
"Shocking! Feebas evolves into the most beautiful Pokémon—Milotic!"
"Shocking! What countless researchers failed to discover was uncovered by a teenage boy! Did he know from the beginning that Feebas could evolve?"
"What is the evolution method of Feebas?!"
The internet exploded.
Everyone now knew Feebas could evolve into Milotic.
But no one knew how.
Well—
One person did.
Gu Qiu.
Debates erupted.
Was it an accident?
Or long-planned?
If premeditated—
Should Gu Qiu hand over the evolution method for the benefit of humanity?
Many argued he should release it freely, claiming society advanced through shared knowledge.
Others said that would be unfair to him.
But those voices were quickly drowned out.
Some so-called "experts" were already heading to Cerulean City, intending to pressure Gu Qiu into revealing the method.
Meanwhile, a new trend began.
Students across major academies started raising Feebas.
Once ignored and worthless—
Feebas had become highly sought after.
Its price even surpassed that of starter Pokémon.
Of course—
None of this concerned Gu Qiu.
The method was his.
Whether he shared it was his choice.
With the Joy family backing him, no one would dare act against him.
And Gu Qiu had always been this way—
Responding to kindness, not coercion.
…
"Professor Oak, I'm sorry—you're a little late. Gu Qiu has already left to complete a League mission."
At the Cerulean Gym, Professor Oak stood with several researchers behind him.
They had come specifically to see Gu Qiu.
"He's already left? When will he return?"
Professor Oak's face was gentle, smiling warmly.
"That depends on the mission's completion time."
Lorelei treated Oak with great respect.
After all—
He was Kanto's foremost Pokémon researcher.
He had published countless influential papers on Pokémon cultivation and enhancement.
But more importantly—
Professor Oak was genuinely devoted to Pokémon research.
He was, at heart—
A true scholar.
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