章 29: Chapter 29
When Mihawk followed Dak into the house, he was visibly taken aback.
He glanced at Newgate, Jozu, and Vista standing to the left.
Then he looked at Sengoku, Tsuru, and Gion standing on the right.
He couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth slightly upwards, though it quickly settled back into a neutral expression.
Dak caught Mihawk's amused expression, feeling that Mihawk was stepping into strange territories.
Sengoku's arrival was beyond Dak's expectations.
When he went to invite Tsuru and Gion, not knowing their whereabouts, he had no choice but to head directly to the Marine Headquarters.
Then Sengoku learned about it and followed them to the Mystery Hatchery House.
Dak had underestimated Sengoku's interest in Pokémon, seemingly planning to make a significant impact during his term as Fleet Admiral.
The scene inside the Mystery Hatchery House was quite interesting.
Marines, pirates, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
And they were all pinnacle figures in their respective fields.
The most interesting aspect was the presence of old rivals Newgate and Sengoku, who had fought from the previous era into this one.
Just their standing there, without saying anything, and a few exchanges of glances were enough to make Dak feel the air in the house grow tense.
"Yo, isn't this the kid who had a big fight with that redhead on Roger's ship a couple of years ago? Seems like he's become quite the character now."
Newgate, of course, knew about Mihawk becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Still, he continued to call Mihawk "kid," which Mihawk only responded to with a glance, ignoring him.
In terms of seniority, Newgate's title for Mihawk wasn't incorrect.
Roger and Newgate were contemporaries, as were Shanks and Mihawk. It's well known that Shanks was taken in by Roger and Rayleigh as a child, making Roger essentially Shanks' foster father.
Thus, by that logic, Newgate indeed ranked above Mihawk in seniority.
"Indeed, even you have set your sights on Pokémon, Hawkeye."
Sengoku obviously overthought things.
Mihawk couldn't be bothered with him, feeling Sengoku was a bit delusional, seeing every pirate as ambitious and aspiring to dominate the seas.
Bon Clay, watching from the sidelines, had a clearly excited expression, thrilled to meet so many top figures all at once.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please, this way."
Dak didn't allow the drama to continue but instead drew everyone's attention.
He crouched under a tree, pointing at the seven Pokémon eggs nestled together.
"When the eggs start glowing, it means the Pokémon are about to be born, within a day. We can judge the timing by the frequency of the glow. Right now, the frequency is very rapid, indicating they are about to hatch."
Dak's explanation gave everyone a better understanding.
They also looked down at their own eggs, which remained still.
Of course, they were unaware of the special effect of the breeding house's heat lamps, and Dak had no intention of explaining.
Dak gestured for Bon Clay and Darkrai to bring over the items they had prepared in advance.
"Firstly, although Pokémon are still in their infancy when they hatch, don't be fooled by their liveliness; they are quite sensitive to their surroundings. You'll need to prepare a warm environment and use a warm, damp towel to clean their bodies."
Dak pointed to a basin filled with warm water and towels on the ground, adding, "The temperature here is perfect for juvenile Pokémon to play, so there's no need to change the environment."
The crowd showed various reactions to this.
Newgate, Sengoku, and Mihawk, the three tough guys, clearly appeared troubled.
Tsuru and Gion, the women, found it normal, with Tsuru having experience in child-rearing herself.
Jozu and Vista, despite being big men, belonged to the type who were tough yet gentle, especially Jozu, who was actually a gentle and steady guy.
"Different types of Pokémon will show different characteristics and personalities after birth. Some are timid and cry easily, needing more comfort and companionship, while others are bold and lively, requiring close supervision to prevent them from wandering into danger."
Dak's words gave everyone an odd feeling.
It was as though they weren't raising some strange creature but nurturing a human child.
"Infancy in Pokémon passes quickly. For most Pokémon, this period won't last more than a month. After a month, they can begin training and will display potential and power that will astonish you."
Dak glanced at the glowing eggs, estimating the little ones were about to be born.
Hearing this, the others didn't react much, but Sengoku nodded, seemingly satisfied with the growth cycle.
Compared to humans, who need at least four to five years to begin formal training, Pokémon's growth rate was incredibly fast.
"Right after birth, you'll want to give them highly nutritious food. I've prepared Moomoo Milk here, produced by a Pokémon called Miltank, which is very nutritious and beneficial for infant development."
Dak bought the Moomoo Milk with Pokécoins from the Pokémon Store.
One Pokécoin could exchange for a bottle of Moomoo Milk, equivalent to 10,000 Belly per bottle, a luxury item.
But Dak didn't want to skimp on the kids, so he bit the bullet and spent half his savings to exchange for 100 bottles.
"Dak, we'll take a hundred bottles."
"Then the Marines will take a thousand."
"We, the Whitebeard Pirates, will take ten thousand!"
"Then the Marines—"
Dak watched, bemused, as Newgate and Sengoku suddenly became competitive, not expecting them to compare even in this aspect. "Moomoo Milk is expensive, 50,000 Belly per bottle. As for its nutritional value, you can take some back for your chefs to study."
Dak effortlessly quintupled the price of Moomoo Milk and didn't flinch.
He knew they would buy it regardless, and for them, this price was just chump change, even for Mihawk, which was merely the bounty of a pirate.
"No need to say more, we'll buy it."
"We will too."
"Give me a day."
As Dak expected, none hesitated or bargained.
"No worries, your Pokémon will need at least a week more to hatch. You can take your time preparing, but remember to send the Belly over in advance."
(End of Chapter)
章 30: Chapter 30
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From this moment, the Mystery Hatchery House entered a prelude to its rapid development phase.
The development of the hatchery was never about selling Pokémon eggs or Pokémon themselves; that was never the case, not even in the world of Pokémon.
The growth of the hatchery relies on a variety of services related to Pokémon.
Such as selling Pokémon-related food, training Pokémon for trainers over a period, teaching Pokémon new skills, assisting Pokémon evolution, and more fall within the services of a hatchery.
However, the Mystery Hatchery House had even more responsibilities, like styling Pokémon, healing injuries, teaching trainers about Pokémon care, and so on.
Since there were no other services related to Pokémon in this world yet, it all started with these Moomoo Milks.
"The time is near. When the eggs reach this frequency of glowing, they're about to hatch. Step back a bit, the first person the little ones see upon birth will become their closest family member. This first glance is crucial."
Dak gestured for everyone to step back.
These prominent figures of the sea didn't make any sly moves at this time and retreated openly.
But Dak didn't have the time to pay attention to their behavior now; he was fully focused on the seven Pokémon eggs.
Bon Clay and Darkrai stood behind Dak, on either side.
They knew the people behind them wouldn't make any dangerous moves, but it was just a precaution.
This sea was not short of daredevils, always some who would risk their lives for actions that could cost them dearly.
It's coming!
Dak's eyes were fixed on the eggs, his heartbeat unconsciously speeding up.
The others were also intently watching the eggs, eagerly anticipating what kind of little ones would emerge.
The first to change shape was a coffee-colored egg.
"Eevee~"
When this sound rang out, Dak already knew which Pokémon it was.
The eyes of everyone else at that moment were filled with shock.
Because the birth of the Pokémon wasn't through breaking the egg, but direct transformation from an egg?!
Soon, a little creature with rabbit ears appeared before Dak, cautiously looking up with its big, dark eyes and making a soft sound, "Eevee?"
"Welcome to the world, Eevee."
Dak excitedly reached out to pick up the little furball in front of him, carefully kissing it.
A normal Eevee has a height of 0.3 meters, but this newly born Eevee was only about 0.15 meters, expected to grow gradually.
"Eevee~"
Feeling the warmth of Dak's embrace, Eevee seemed to enjoy it, rubbing against Dak and even licking his chin with its little tongue.
The other onlookers stretched their necks curiously to see the little creature in Dak's arms.
It looked a bit like a fox and a bit like a rabbit, but not exactly either; however, it was very cute.
Interestingly, it wasn't Gion or Tsuru who showed deep affection for Eevee, but Jozu, the diamond tough guy.
Before everyone could get a good look, the other six eggs began to transform in succession.
One by one, interesting little ones appeared before everyone.
The egg belonging to Bon Clay hatched into a Smoochum.
The little one clumsily toddled towards Bon Clay, who joyfully picked up Smoochum.
Smoochum, being only about 0.25 meters tall, was easily lifted by Bon Clay's two hands.
"Hello there, little one~"
Bon Clay looked at the pinkish little thing, feeling as if he had gained a daughter.
Smoochum indeed looked quite like a little girl.
Seeing Bon Clay so close, Smoochum stretched out its small hands, hugged Bon Clay's cheeks, and gave him a peck.
This was Smoochum's way of expressing affection, a behavior it also shows towards other liked Pokémon.
Newgate, watching Smoochum and Bon Clay's intimate interaction, began to feel envious, hoping to be as close to the little one as they were.
Next, a grey egg hatched into a Rockruff.
"Awroo!"
Clearly a brave and reckless character, the little one hadn't even properly greeted Dak before running to bite and tug on Vista's trouser leg, showing a fierce demeanor, but was quickly picked up by Darkrai and brought back.
Though a bit impolite, Vista looked on with admiration, preferring this bold, challenge-seeking type over the previous two more gentle Pokémon.
A deep blue egg hatched into a Cubone.
Seeing this little one, Dak felt a slight panic, foreseeing a significant dent in his already tight budget.
"Cubone~"
Cubone, graciously, looked around after emerging and then ran to Sengoku, opening its mouth and pointing at it with one hand, then rubbing its stomach with the other, attracted by the scent of food on Sengoku.
Sengoku understood the little one's gesture.
For some reason, Sengoku felt as if he was looking at his own pet goat at home, a tenderness appearing in his eyes, then he took out a cookie stolen from Garp and fed it to Cubone.
A reddish-grey egg hatched into a Pawniard.
The little one appeared quite grown-up from birth, quietly staying by Dak's side, flashing its arm blades at the others.
Seeing this little one, Mihawk's eyes lit up, evidently recognizing a Pokémon adept at swordsmanship.
An orange egg hatched into a Dedenne.
Its small size made it almost invisible to a giant like Newgate, who had to squint to see the little creature clearly.
Despite Dedenne's small stature, only about 0.1m, its bravery was not small, climbing onto Gion attracted by a pleasant scent she carried.
Lastly, a snow-white egg hatched into a Vulpix.
The white Vulpix, an Alolan Ice-type Vulpix, licked its paws upon birth, showing its vanity from the start.
Thus, all seven Pokémon eggs hatched, representing Pokémon from seven different regions.
Unfortunately, no one there could share this insight with Dak; only he recognized it.
(End of Chapter)
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