After boarding the plane, Aiden quickly found his and Cynthia's seats.
At the same time, he also noticed a familiar white-haired elder sitting nearby.
"Professor Oak?!"
Aiden was momentarily stunned before blurting out his name.
Although their destinations were different, Sinnoh and Kanto were geographically close, belonging to the same region as Johto and Hoenn.
If in a hurry, one could indeed fly directly to Sinnoh and then take a sea route back to Pallet Town.
So it was normal for them to be on the same flight.
"Oh, it's Aiden and Cynthia, what a coincidence to meet you here."
Professor Oak quickly turned around and, upon noticing Aiden and Cynthia beside him, greeted them with a smile.
Although they were meeting for the first time, Professor Oak and Aiden had interacted several times on the internet.
But compared to Aiden, he was clearly more familiar with Cynthia.
"It's been a long time, Professor Oak."
Cynthia smiled gently.
Having been raised as a mythology scholar, she had attended many academic conferences with her grandmother, Professor Carolina, and thus knew Professor Oak.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Aiden sat back in his seat.
It was at this moment that he noticed two heads peeking out from behind Professor Oak, staring intently at him.
"..."
The moment Aiden saw these two figures, his pupils instantly dilated.
A red cap, a taciturn persona, only missing a Pikachu on his shoulder;
An unruly gaze, a signature golden-brown spiky hairstyle, looking very arrogant.
No mistake, it was Red and Blue!
Do these two really exist in this Pokémon world?
Though they looked young, they probably hadn't yet embarked on their journey as trainers.
However, for these two, becoming champions would only take about a year, and defeating Team Rocket would just be part of the experience...
Upon noticing Aiden's gaze, Red quickly lifted his cap, his focused eyes staring straight at him.
They silently stared at each other for a while, and just as Aiden was about to speak, Red beat him to it:
"Mr. Aiden, I watched your exhibition match. Your excellent performance with Pachirisu left a deep impression on me."
"Without a doubt, you are an amazing trainer. I hope to have the honor of battling you in the future."
After speaking, Red smiled and sat back in his seat.
???
Why am I suddenly being targeted by Red?
Aiden was dumbfounded.
Being targeted by the future "Fighter" and holder of the "Battle Legend" title, should I feel honored or panicked…
His expression gradually became complicated.
However, while Aiden was internally grumbling, Blue next to Red also quickly spoke up:
"Me too!"
Compared to Red, Blue's gaze was clearly more aggressive.
"Hello, Mr. Aiden, I am Blue from Pallet Town, Kanto."
"At the same time, I am a man determined to become the Kanto Champion!"
"When we meet on the grand stage of the Master Tournament, I hope to receive your guidance, Mr. Aiden and Champion Cynthia!"
Unlike Red's calm demeanor, Blue clearly exuded overflowing confidence, even daring to challenge a champion despite not having started his journey.
This temperament was somewhat different from what Aiden had imagined.
But thinking about the Blue from the game's storyline, it seemed quite fitting.
However, compared to being simultaneously targeted by Red and Blue, Aiden was more concerned about another matter—
If Blue hasn't become a trainer yet, then where did the breeding notes in my bag come from?
Could it be from another Special Edition timeline's Blue?
Then, let this "Golden Legend"-level item return to its rightful owner as a legacy.
Anyway, I've already made several photocopies, preparing to give Nemona, Arven, and Okamoto some extra tutoring once the Victory Road opens next year.
Reading it every night before bed, I've almost memorized it...
Aiden quickly smiled and spoke:
"Confidence is a good thing, but for a trainer, overconfidence can sometimes prevent you from seeing your companions' hearts."
"To become an excellent trainer, while getting stronger, don't forget to look back at your Pokémon often."
"By the way, I have a breeding and training notebook from a friend here, which might help the growth of the two young trainers."
After speaking, Aiden had already taken out a slightly wrinkled old notebook from his backpack and handed it over.
Although it originally belonged to him, obviously if he said it outright, they probably wouldn't believe him...
Oh, except maybe Professor Oak, who has truly seen Celebi and understands concepts of time and space like no one else.
"Training notes?"
Professor Oak was initially surprised, but soon smiled and took it.
"Thank you, Aiden."
Although he mentioned a friend... isn't it actually him?
For this young man who was both young and humble, Professor Oak had a high opinion of him even before meeting him.
To develop so many interesting and profound tactics, this young man's expertise in breeding must not be underestimated, and it would certainly greatly benefit these two children.
After receiving it, the curious Professor Oak opened it and flipped through a few pages.
Soon, he discovered the uniqueness of this notebook—
The contents mentioned in the table of contents were all Pokémon known to be distributed in Kanto.
Moreover, some parts even referenced papers he had previously published as examples...
Rather than a notebook, it resembled a less formal professional paper, covering not just general breeding goals but also detailed phase suggestions and some tactical recommendations.
It could be called an extremely professional comprehensive guide to Kanto Pokémon breeding and training!
Before opening the table of contents, Professor Oak never expected it to be such a precious gift...
Although some parts were still a bit immature, there was no doubt that the person who wrote this notebook had a master-level understanding of Pokémon raising!
"Grandpa, can I take a look?"
Seeing Professor Oak's unusual expression, Blue also became curious about the contents inside.
After getting a nod of approval from Professor Oak, he immediately reached out and took it.
Blue and Red quickly started reading this "Aiden's Training Notes" together and were equally shocked.
Even without being trainers yet, they could tell the depth of knowledge within.
To write such a highly professional notebook, even researchers from the Oak Laboratory couldn't do it.
One had to be proficient in battles, breeding, and Pokémon-related knowledge—all indispensable.
Is Mr. Aiden really this knowledgeable about training?
But isn't he a Paldean from Sinnoh? How does he know so much about Kanto Pokémon...
A bold idea instantly appeared in Blue's mind—
Could it be that his understanding of Pokémon across all nine regions is no less than the content of this notebook?
Yes, this would explain why he could come up with so many bizarre tactics, and sometimes his team configurations spanned several regions.
If that's the case...
Blue's gaze involuntarily turned to the youth lounging casually on the other side.
Understanding all Pokémon thoroughly, able to use them skillfully and quickly devise counter-strategies...
Referring to Gym Leader Aiden as a tactical master would be completely appropriate!
Blue received a small shock.
He suddenly realized that, as his grandfather said, "There are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens." His own talent didn't seem so proud-worthy in front of true genius.
However, Blue's pupil tremor went unnoticed by Aiden.
Because at that moment, he was still immersed in the thoughts of "finally returning it to its rightful owner" and "doing good deeds anonymously."
Little did he know that his image in Blue, Red, and even Professor Oak's eyes had already been elevated significantly in just the few minutes since the plane took off…
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