Nishinomori V's research also concerned evolution. In the anime, he was the one who discovered how Slowpoke evolved into Slowbro.
As a local professor, Nishinomori V also knew Professor Akihabara.
For a moment, the atmosphere in their little circle was like a memorial service.
"I'm truly sorry."
Professor Rowan crouched down. "When I heard that Professor Akihabara had passed away, I meant to come to Kanto to take you with me, but I was delayed by a research trip with Nishinomori V."
Later, they heard that Dodo had disappeared and felt guilty for a long time.
Today, in the luxury cruise ship's banquet hall, Professor Rowan had spotted a Porygon. His Sigilyph had confirmed that this was indeed the Porygon they had worked with before.
Facing Professor Akihabara's former fellow students, Dodo recounted being tricked away by Team Rocket, with Pidgey interpreting. The twists and turns left the scholars' hearts pounding.
Then Dodo naturally turned around and grandly introduced his current Pokémon Trainer: Shen Qi.
"Whoa-"
The big shots' gazes converged on him. Shen Qi instantly grew nervous and hurriedly greeted the professors.
"Impressive," Professor Rowan praised approvingly. "Rescuing Porygon from Team Rocket at your age is truly impressive."
"Ahahaha, I only offered a few ideas. The Security Bureau did most of the work."
"Still, Porygon seems somewhat different from when Autumn Leaves-ward finished making him."
Through Sigilyph's perception, Professor Rowan noticed the changes in Dodo.
Shen Qi explained, "The Security Bureau obtained an Upgrade from Team Rocket and used it to evolve Porygon into Type 2. Since Dodo has two souls, only one of them evolved."
"I see."
Professor Rowan looked Shen Qi over cheerfully, and Nishinomori V was also quite approving.
Porygon were extremely rare Pokémon. Their behavior and care differed greatly from those of other Pokémon, and