Pokemon: I Transmigrated Twice

Credits: GodOfDestruction 2.4

A Water-type Slowbro learned the Fire-type move Flamethrower!

 And it was after touching that strange disc-like object, wasn't it?

After watching the video, all the viewers were completely stunned.

 Immediately following this, the Alolan viewers, being the first to witness it, frantically shared the video across major websites, forums, and even chat groups.

When viewers from Kanto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh saw the video and left comments like "Huh?",

 the Alolans couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of pride.

After all, the reality was that Alola didn't have much else to offer aside from its reputation as a tourist destination.

 Unlike Kalos, which, although relatively weak, was at least a member of the Pokémon League—even if the current Kalos champion, Diantha, was only at the level of an Elite Four member at her peak.

But no matter what, Kalos still had a seat at the table.

 Meanwhile, Alola didn't even qualify to join the League.

Yet now, Alola had produced a genius—a genius capable of reshaping the course of history.

 This made the Alolans feel an inexplicable sense of hope in Stephen, as though he had become Alola's pride.

[My goodness, a Water-type Slowbro can learn a Fire-type move? I'm shocked!]

[Isn't the key here that TM (Technical Machine)? The video mentioned that it lets Pokémon instantly learn certain moves. Oh my god, imagine how much training time this could save in the future!]

[As someone who's participated in the Ever Grande Conference, I can tell you for a fact that teaching non-STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves to Pokémon is incredibly difficult. Last time, I tried teaching my Combusken Thunder Punch to counter Juan's Sootopolis Gym, but it couldn't learn it even after half a month of training!]

[This is going to revolutionize everything. By the way, that kid looks about 12 years old, right? Did he invent this? Or did he steal someone else's research?]

[Steal? What do you think this is, writing a thesis?]

…

Even Professor Oak left a comment in the thread:

[This is the greatest invention of our time!]

Many prominent figures in the Pokémon academic community, such as Professor Birch from Hoenn and Professor Juniper from Unova, also left comments expressing their admiration for Stephen as an up-and-coming talent.

After all, while prodigies in competitive battling appeared every year, true geniuses in academia were rare.

As for Professor Kukui, Alola's own Pokémon Professor, he spared no effort in praising Stephen during interviews.

 He even claimed that from the moment he first met Stephen, he knew this kid was destined for greatness.

…

"If it can learn a Fire-type move, my Slowbro won't have to fear Grass-types anymore."

 In Aether Paradise, Will fondly patted the big head of his Slowbro.

That's right—the Slowbro from the promotional video earlier was his.

And as for the Eevee, it was Gladion's starter Pokémon.

"So this is a Zorua?"

 Karen was curiously observing another one of Gladion's Pokémon—a Zorua.

It was a Pokémon she wanted, one she had to have.

However, Karen wasn't shameless enough to ask a five or six-year-old child to give up his Pokémon.

 Especially since this Zorua seemed to be one left to Gladion by his father, whose whereabouts were currently unknown.

"Is this Zorua old enough to breed?"

Karen suddenly thought of another approach.

 If she couldn't get you, then she'd find a way to get your offspring.

Gladion blinked, completely caught off guard by the question—it was a bit beyond his understanding.

Meanwhile, Stephen had already begun researching Type: Null.

Lusamine and Lillie, the famous mother-daughter duo, were curiously examining this artificial Pokémon.

"Type: Null… That bastard Faba tricked me again!"

Lusamine's eyes flashed with a trace of ruthlessness.

Not long ago, Faba had reported to her that the Type: Null project had completely failed.

And now, the living Type: Null was standing right in front of her.

It was obvious—Faba had lied to her.

If it weren't for her fear of Giovanni, Lusamine would have wanted to crush that fly into dust right then and there!

"Don't move."

Stephen was helping Type: Null remove the mask—or rather, the sealing device—on its face.

The relationship between Type: Null and Silvally was less like an evolution and more akin to the relationship between Armored Mewtwo and regular Mewtwo.

Finally, the mask was successfully removed and fell to the ground with a loud "clang."

"Rooooar!"

Freed from its restraints, Type: Null revealed its true form. Perhaps due to excitement or simple unfamiliarity, the Pokémon began roaring and shaking its head wildly.

Thud—!

Nearby, Bewear grabbed Type: Null as easily as if it were a baby chick, holding it tightly in its arms.

"Don-ah~!"

Type: Null immediately calmed down significantly.

"Don't be afraid. The people who've hurt you are no longer here."

Stephen placed one hand on Type: Null's back.

At Stephen's signal, Bewear released its grip on the Pokémon, showing no attachment or reluctance.

It wasn't comfortable to hold, anyway.

"Its appearance is unexpectedly… unexpected."

Will walked over, curious to observe.

A raptor-like head and front claws, beast-like hind legs, and a fish-like tail.

No one knew how to describe this Pokémon's form.

"It looks this way so it can adapt to as many conditions as possible," Stephen explained, placing his hand on the now-calm Type: Null's head.

There, on the side of its head, was a slot similar to where you'd insert a disc in a VCD player.

And that was exactly its purpose. This slot could hold memory disks to change its attributes.

"For now, I'll research the secrets of Type: Null's body. After that, Gladion, it'll be your Pokémon."

Stephen turned to look at the edgy young boy with one eye covered by his bangs.

"Th-this is okay? Dr. Stephen…, you're the one who saved it," Gladion said, his disbelief evident.

Stephen chuckled lightly:

"If it joins my team, its role would overlap with my Umbreon. Besides, you and Lillie will soon head to Paldea. Although that region is safer, having such a strong and gentle partner with you will better protect Lillie, don't you think?"

"Yes, yes! Thank you! I-I'll treasure it, I promise!"

Gladion nodded fiercely, a mixture of nervousness and excitement flashing across his face.

This was a responsibility given to him by his savior.

"Mother, does this mean we won't be able to stay together anymore?"

Lillie looked at Lusamine with tearful eyes.

"Don't cry, Lillie. You won't look pretty if you cry."

Lusamine hugged her daughter tightly.

Although reluctant, she understood in her heart that this was the best solution.

"Big Brother Stephen, please take care of my mother."

After stepping out of Lusamine's embrace, Lillie walked over to Stephen and bowed deeply from the heart.

Among all the female leads across the Pokémon series, Lillie—though not much of a fighter—was arguably the most mature in terms of personality.

Lillie deeply understood that leaving Alola with her brother was the best way to help her mother find peace of mind.

And her mother's safety… would now rest in Stephen's hands.