Professor Oak, whose full name is Samuel Oak, studied science and engineering at Rainbow University and is an authority on Pokémon research, primarily focusing on the relationship between Pokémon and humans.
As a professor, Professor Oak's favorite pastime is studying rare and unusual Pokémon.
For the past six years, he has been trying to study the patterns of appearances of the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh.
Ho-Oh has frequently appeared in the human world over the years, each appearance causing a considerable sensation.
In the academic world specializing in Pokémon research, it has captivated countless people.
According to current research, the existence of these legendary Pokémon is closely related to this world.
For example, there are the legends of the Time God and the Space God circulating in the Sinnoh region, or the two legendary Pokémon from the Hoenn region that created the land and sea.
Ho-Oh must also play a significant role in this world.
Numerous scholars have begun to study the reasons for Ho-Oh's appearances and the identity of the mysterious child on its back, attempting to uncover the hidden truth behind them.
Six years have passed, and the entire Pokémon research community remains baffled.
Ho-Oh's appearances are completely unpredictable; one moment it might be in Ecruteak City in the Johto region, and the next it might be in the Orange Islands. Just when attention turns to the Orange Islands, Ho-Oh sneaks off to the Kanto region.
This erratic behavior has driven countless scholars to despair.
Even Professor Oak, a leading authority in the field, is clueless.
Even while attending summer camp with his children, Professor Oak can't help but ponder the reasons for Ho-Oh's appearances and the true identity of the child suspected of being Ho-Oh's trainer.
What perplexes Professor Oak even more is whether these legendary Pokémon, capable of influencing the world's course—or even being considered gods—can truly be captured by human trainers.
"Professor Oak, Professor Oak!"
Suddenly, a shout interrupts Professor Oak's thoughts.
Turning around, he sees a child of about six or seven years old running towards him with an adoring expression.
"It's Saito? What's wrong? Did something go wrong?"
The boy named Saito shook his head, looking for praise. "Professor Oak, we've already set up the tents!"
Professor Oak turned around and saw a row of neat tents.
"Great!"
He patted the boy's head and said, "Go rest in the tents for a while. After lunch, we'll take everyone to observe the wild Pokémon living here."
"Yay!" Saito cheered and ran off, ready to tell everyone the good news.
Professor Oak looked around.
"Has Ash and Serena not returned yet?" Professor Oak murmured.
Hopefully, nothing bad has happened!
Serena came all the way from the distant Kalos region. As hosts, they have to treat her well.
Professor Oak glanced at the campsite.
There were about twenty children attending the summer camp, most of whom were from the Kanto and Johto regions, with only two or three from other overseas regions.
"Gary!" Professor Oak called out.
Soon, a handsome, arrogant boy ran over.
"What's wrong, Grandpa?"
Professor Oak asked. "Ash and Serena seem to have run into trouble. They haven't returned to camp yet. Why don't you and Finch go help them find them?"
Hearing this, Gary crossed his arms. "Ash is such a troublemaker! In that case, I'll go and bring them back safe and sound!"
Professor Oak smiled, then took out a Poké Ball, released a Pidgey, and had it follow Gary.
However, just then, Professor Oak and Gary suddenly heard a gasp from the other children in the camp behind them.
The grandfather and grandson quickly turned around.
Then, they saw several figures walking out of the forest together.
Leading the way were an excited Ash and a surprised Serena. Beside them stood a clean-looking, cute-looking boy with black hair and black eyes.
Behind the three followed a massive, saber-toothed tiger-like Pokémon with golden fur, powerful limbs, and sharp fangs!
It had a black steel headdress covering its forehead, nose, and mouth, beneath which were X-shaped whiskers.
That was…!
Professor Oak froze on the spot.
As an authority in the academic world, no one knew Pokémon better than him; he had even studied many legendary Pokémon.
And the one before them was none other than Raikou, the legendary Thunder Pokémon!
Raikou was said to be a ferocious Pokémon that descended upon the earth with lightning.
It possessed immense power and lightning-like speed, releasing its surging power as it ran across the land, striking with lightning.
Its long howl, like a thunderclap, shook the air and the earth.
This legendary Pokémon was extremely rare and precious, with almost no sightings reported.
But... what's going on?! Why did the Thunder God suddenly appear at their campsite?!
Professor Oak was completely baffled. His brain raced, seemingly too shocked to react. It wasn't until Ash's voice rang out that Professor Oak snapped back to reality.
"Professor Oak, we're back!" Ash exclaimed excitedly. "This is Raikou, and this is Fuyuki! He appeared with Raikou and helped Serena and me!"
"Raikou..."
Professor Oak immediately turned his gaze to the unfamiliar boy he had never seen before.
At that moment, a thought involuntarily surfaced in his mind—could this boy be Raikou's trainer?!
Professor Oak noticed that the boy was also curiously observing him.
As an adult professor, Professor Oak quickly recovered from his shock.
He looked at the slightly indifferent and impatient Raikou, then at the mysterious child, and thanked both of them.
"Thank you both so much for helping Ash and Serena. Your name is Fuyuki, right? Hello, I'm Professor Oak. We're currently attending a summer camp here."
"Hello, Professor Oak!" Fuyuki replied politely.
He glanced at the panel and, sure enough, saw Professor Oak's shocked notifications flashing continuously. In just a short while, he had accumulated 300 shock points, enough to show how shocked Professor Oak was by Raikou's appearance.
Not only that, but Professor Oak's shocked notifications continued to flash.
"Professor Oak, I'd like Fuyuki and Raikou to come with us to the summer camp!" Ash said expectantly.
"Attend a summer camp?" Professor Oak's heart skipped a beat, then he smiled and said, "Of course, you're very welcome!"
Observing legendary Pokémon up close like this is a rare opportunity!
If this were in the research field, countless scholars would probably fight tooth and nail for this chance.
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