Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

Veridian City, Oak's Laboratory.

Professor Oak was studying the items made from Glitz Berries, including the ancient stone statues he had purchased.

Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle.

"It's truly incredible. While some artificial items can bring incredible enhancements to Pokémon, the fact that handmade ones can have similar effects... From what era did this mysterious craftsmanship originate?"

"The Focus Sash... It's clearly sewn from Pokémon materials and common, sturdy fabric. Is its working principle the unique effect inherent in the sash itself, or does the sash, after being bound to a Pokémon, help the Pokémon unleash some kind of power within?"

"The other items are also very interesting."

"Double Pickles, which can put Pokémon into a doubled state, simultaneously increasing attack and special attack, as well as some defense. Is this a special food? Ordinary food for Pokémon doesn't have this effect."

"Scorching Charcoal, a good choice for nurturing Fire-type Pokémon; Protective Pads, which enhance Steel-type energy and prevent contact damage. This is also good."

"King's Rock, Cleanse Tag... This King's Rock is different from the natural ones found in the wild. The Cleanse Tag is an item I've never even heard of."

Driven by curiosity and his profession as a researcher, Professor Oak really wanted to buy all these items for research. Although his main research topic was "The Relationship Between Pokémon and Humans", maintaining a strong curiosity was a basic quality of a professor.

Buying these items was not only to study the "manufacturing materials" of these items. In fact, Professor Oak was also very proficient in natural items, but some items like evolution stones didn't have much to discuss, having already been thoroughly studied.

"The style of these sculptures is also very concerning..."

Professor Oak pondered, when someone entered his laboratory.

"Oh, Green, you've finally arrived. Take a look at these amazing items I just bought. They should be helpful to you as a Gym Leader, right?"

The person called by Professor Oak had a flamboyant head of brown straight hair, a pendant around his neck, a dark jacket on his upper body, and yellow work pants on his lower body.

"Amazing items? Don't tell me it's just evolution stones or something. You called me back from outside just for these?"

Green looked suspiciously at the stone statues placed on the workbench, as well as the strange strips of cloth and talismans.

"Grandpa, what are you doing? These things combined give me a bad feeling."

Green was speechless, and Professor Oak realized what was wrong, and laughed awkwardly:

"Sorry, sorry, I really didn't notice that putting these things together would give people an uncomfortable feeling. It's mainly because their effects don't have any connection to each other."

"Enough about these, you're often out and about. How's the situation at Viridian Gym?"

"It's alright, I guess." Green spread his hands: "It's just some people with no strength coming to challenge me. This great one can't possibly lose to them. There's no need for command at all; my Pokémon can defeat them on their own."

"And if you want to challenge me, you have to get at least seven badges. There aren't many trainers who can do that."

"The level of current trainers is generally low."

Professor Oak laughed heartily: "No matter what, you were once the champion. Don't make it too difficult for those new trainers."

Green scratched his head, then looked at the items.

"So, what are these for?"

Professor Oak pointed to the three stone statues: "First, there are the Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle sculptures."

"The Charmander statue can make the air hot. The Bulbasaur statue can make plants grow better, and the Squirtle statue will maintain the surrounding moisture."

"Hmm? These just look like ordinary stone statues." Green was a little puzzled, but Professor Oak didn't say anything, and moved the Squirtle statue away. Soon, Green felt the surrounding temperature rise and the air become much drier.

"Is it real?" The suspicion in Green's eyes became even stronger.

"That's right, that's the effect of these stone sculptures. However, these stone sculptures, which look like ancient artifacts, are actually imitations made by a modern craftsman. I'm showing you with stone sculptures just to make it easier for you to accept the other items."

"First, there's this, the Focus Sash." Professor Oak grabbed the orange-red cloth and explained its function.

Green's expression became very strange: "What did you say? An item that can stand firm with bonds? I've raised so many Pokémon. Although sometimes the bond between Pokémon and humans is indeed very deep, and they can continue fighting at critical moments, that's the result of years of careful nurturing."

"This sash can do the same thing. How is that possible?"

"But that's the way it is. I've personally tested it." Professor Oak's expression was serious: "This is an item made using Pokémon materials and incredible craftsmanship. I'm currently studying its principles."

"And these..." Professor Oak recommended Glitz Berries' shop to Green.

"What, these items..." Green frowned, his eyes full of surprise.

"These items were made by the craftsman who opened this shop. Currently, the things I've bought are exactly as described on the website. This craftsman should have unknown item-making techniques. To be honest, it was rare to see people using special items in Pokémon battles before."

Professor Oak pondered: "Of course, major companies in various regions have developed projects targeting items. Those research results include items such as 'Focus Lens', 'Zoom Lens', and some unique Poké Balls, and ability-enhancing medicines, but that's through technological means for assistance, and they are expensive."

"However, from the development of Poké Balls, some things can be foreseen. In the era without modern Poké Balls, they used Poké Balls made from Apricorns. Similarly, in the craftsmanship passed down from ancient times, there must be some unknown things."

"Now, these things are being brought out."

Green carefully looked at the Focus Sash in his hand, constantly pondering. After a long time, he said:

"Grandpa, I'll take this Focus Sash."

"Ah! It's okay. I called you here for this matter, and I have another one here." Professor Oak took out another Focus Sash from somewhere.

"Interesting, Pokémon items... These things may also be of great significance for nurturing Pokémon."

Green opened his Rotom Phone, looked at the items introduced in the shop, and the corners of his mouth slightly curved up.

Now the challengers in the Kanto region are going to suffer again. If this Focus Sash is really useful, when they finally defeat one of their Pokémon, but find that this Pokémon relied on the Focus Sash to persevere, how desperate would that expression be?

The last Gym Badge is not so easy to get!

That's right, maybe if I get these items, I might be able to beat that Red guy!

"Green, what are you laughing at?" Professor Oak was a little puzzled.

Green: "It's nothing, I thought of something happy. Grandpa, thank you for calling me over! I can't wait to test whether this sash works."

"Why don't we have a battle now... By the way, Grandpa, did you tell Red about this?" Green said, while following the Traveler's Workshop shop account. Professor Oak stroked his chin: "No, not yet, after all, I can't contact him. You want to tell him..."

"No, don't tell him yet!" Green's eyes flashed: "And Leaf and Blue, don't tell them either!"

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Of course, this great one should enjoy the good stuff first!

But just as Green was about to say something, the door of the laboratory was pushed open again.

An old woman with yellow hair and purple clothes walked in.

"Uh?!"

Green froze. He looked at Professor Oak, then at the old woman who came in, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"Oh, it's Oak's grandson. What are you doing here instead of being at the Viridian Gym? The trainers challenging you are all complaining that the Viridian Gym Leader is never there!"

"Hey, you weren't called here to test items, were you?"

"Ah, Grandma Agatha... Yes, I was, indeed, called back by Grandpa." Green scratched his head awkwardly, then looked at Professor Oak, revealing a strange smile: "Well, you guys chat first, I'll go out first!"

After speaking, Green fled the laboratory!

Agatha then looked at Professor Oak.

"Oh, long time no see, Agatha. I didn't expect you to really accept my invitation."

Agatha was a little indifferent: "You white-haired old man is always holed up in this kind of place. You called me over not for a battle, which is quite disappointing."

"You're clearly doing Pokémon research, but now you're concerned about items..."

Professor Oak was a little embarrassed: "Haha, because they're things I've never seen before, I paid a little attention, and this is also closely related to Pokémon research."

"Without further ado, where are the things?" Agatha didn't want to pay attention to Professor Oak anymore, and instead began searching for "important items".

Professor Oak quickly pointed to the talismans on the table:

"That's it. I thought that as a member of the Elite Four, you should be able to help me..."

"Elite Four? I'm not in the Elite Four anymore. I quit a long time ago." Agatha glanced at him: "You white-haired old man's news is really outdated."

Professor Oak became even more embarrassed.

"Oh, it's this." Agatha picked up the two talismans and examined them simply: "What, they just look like very basic spiritual power talismans, a Cleanse Tag and a Curse Tag."

"But... the technique of using this spiritual power... uh, very rare. No, I've never seen it before..."

"Huh? My Gastly is shaking?"

Agatha felt the movement in the Poké Ball, and a hint of interest appeared in her eyes.

Perhaps being called over by Oak this time was actually pretty good?

However, as her observation time increased, Agatha's face became more serious.

"Hey, old man Oak, I've never seen the technique of these two talismans before, and I have a bad guess. Although the spiritual power knowledge used on them is very basic, it doesn't seem to be human spiritism."

"Although it's just my guess, the knowledge on these talismans might be related to the 'Spirit World'!"

"So, the question is, who exactly is the person who made these talismans!!!?"

Professor Oak: "Oh, he's a strange craftsman. I'll recommend his shop to you."