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Pokémon have become a topic of wide discussion across the seas, yet the Mystery Hatchery House has not made any further moves.
Dak plans to let the world react for a few more days, allowing the news to ferment while he scouts for branch locations.
More importantly, he intends to take the Pokémon babies out to see the world, so they don't think the small shop is all there is.
This main quest has been delayed for quite some time.
At this moment, inside the Mystery Hatchery House, the semi-grown Pokémon are lined up on the lawn, looking up at Dak as he speaks.
"Everyone heard what I said, right? You must behave, listen to adults, don't wander off, stay within my sight, and don't accept food from strangers. Otherwise, bad guys might take you away!" Dak sternly stands before the Pokémon, warning the little ones.
Bon Clay and Darkrai, standing by his side, nod in agreement. For them, these little ones are indeed a headache, even for Darkrai, the 'God of Nightmare', who finds it hard to manage such mischief.
Robin, however, smiles confidently. For someone as cunning as her, managing naughty kids is easy compared to her previous missions.
Plus, her Flower-Flower Fruit abilities allow her to gather all the babies back at once, a recognized divine skill in the Mystery Hatchery House.
As for Sceptile, Dak hadn't expected him to babysit. For Sceptile, guarding a bunch of noisy kids is already a lot to ask.
The first stop is Sphinx.
Newgate's homeland, an island as peaceful as a paradise, its main feature being a large valley filled with grasslands and a sizable village.
After the remnants of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates clashed, Marco came here to guard against attacks from the so-called "Whitebeard II", but he never expected Whitebeard II would not only refrain from attacking the village but also stop the Marines, leading to his capture.
Those events are too distant for Dak to ponder now. With history possibly altered, whether the Summit War and subsequent events will occur is uncertain.
Leading the group, Dak is at the forefront, with Darkrai hiding in his shadow.
Following him are over a dozen Pokémon babies still smelling of milk, with Robin keeping an eye on every one of them from the rear to prevent any mischief or wandering off.
Sceptile and Bon Clay flank the babies, ensuring their safety.
Bon Clay also carries a large glass tank containing Magikarp and Feebas.
With such a formation, Dak leads everyone out of the shop.
Reappearing on the deck of the Moby Dick, now docked at Sphinx, the Whitebeard Pirates are seen transporting supplies to the village within the valley.
Being a remote island near the Calm Belt, it has almost no contact with the outside world and relies on the Whitebeard Pirates for supplies.
"Yo, Dak, seems like you're living well these days," Newgate's voice greets him, seemingly having waited for some time.
Little Lucky Egg still dominates Newgate's massive beard, while Newgate's eyes show a hint of envy for the Pokémon babies behind Dak. He wishes for more Pokémon, not for their power but for their innocence and charm, dreaming of them as his 'sons.'
"Hmm, it's because I got a great employee to help with the workload. You must've realized how troublesome the Pokémon babies can be this week," Dak nods towards Robin at the back of the group.
Approaching Newgate, this visit isn't just for the babies to have fun but also to check on the Pokémon's growth among the guests.
Little Lucky Egg doesn't show much closeness to Dak, having not been cared for by him as an egg, being the first to be sold.
She hardly recognizes Dak.
Newgate hands Little Lucky Egg to Dak, their crew lacking the knowledge to assess Pokémon's physical conditions. They hope Dak can ensure she's growing correctly, not wanting her to develop poorly.
Newgate then looks towards Robin. Though Robin's bounty isn't high, and she's not known on the Grand Line, her status as an Ohara survivor is well-known, giving a hint of the World Government's stance towards her.
"Are you provoking the Marines and the World Government?"
"I won't bring Robin to the Marine base. Sengoku doesn't know about Robin's situation, and even if he finds out, it doesn't matter. As for the World Government..." Dak chuckles, eliciting a deeper look from Newgate, who senses something significant in that laughter.
The conversation ends there, with both understanding the unspoken implications.
"Happi!" Little Lucky Egg, held by Dak, starts to struggle.
But Dak, applying pressure to certain spots, quickly soothes her, making her comfortable and relaxed. Dak's daily study of "Breeder: From Novice to Master" allows him to practice on the shop's Pokémon, advancing his breeding skills to Lv.3, easily managing Little Lucky Egg.
"Oh? She's growing exceptionally well. How did you manage it?"
After examining Little Lucky Egg and noting her rapid, healthy growth, Dak is impressed.
"That must be Satch's research."
"Research?"
"Yes, Satch has been experimenting with MooMoo Milk recipes for Little Lucky Egg, which might be why."
"That makes sense."
Creating Pokémon food is an essential skill for a breeder, an area Dak plans to explore further, given Satch's unexpected talent.
Thinking about the future, with trainers, breeders, coordinators, and Pokémon professors emerging in this world, Dak is excited. To reshape this world into a Pokémon-centric one, the efforts of the Mystery Hatchery House alone aren't enough.
Dak doesn't mind teaching others about Pokémon, allowing the knowledge to spread further.
"How about it, my homeland isn't bad, right?"
"Indeed."
(End of Chapter)