Tetsuya watched his retreating back thoughtfully.
Going by the historical trajectory depicted in the anime, Gary had given up the path of a Trainer because of Ash's rise and chosen to become a researcher instead.
His talent was just as high, and becoming a Pokémon Professor would have been no problem at all.
But.
Tetsuya always felt that it was a waste of his talent as a Trainer.
As for being a researcher, it would not be too late to switch careers even in one's thirties or forties.
Wasn't Professor Oak a similar case?
But once someone gave up the path of a Trainer, picking it up again would be as difficult as scaling the heavens.
But this world isn't some fake anime either, he thought. Who says Gary has to remain Gary? He can also become this world's 'Blue.'
As for Ash?
Sorry, but Tetsuya really did not know him well.
Although he had been fairly fond of that Silly Guy in his past life, Gary was undoubtedly much closer to him in this life.
Besides.
If he told anyone now that Ash would become the world's number one Trainer in the future, they probably would not believe him.
In everyone's eyes, Gary's talent far surpassed that underachiever commoner from some unknown little town.
"This child will definitely become an outstanding Trainer someday."
Asuka had also come over to Tetsuya's side and spoke with feeling.
"How outstanding?"
Tetsuya instinctively took a jab at him.
Asuka looked speechlessly at his Junior Apprentice Brother, then thought seriously for a moment before answering, "He should be better than me, but not as good as you."
"Then he'll still leave his name in history. Quite good."
Tetsuya did not hold back in the slightest.
"Pfft."
Cynthia could not help laughing when she heard