I’m the Owner of the Pokémon Day Care In the World of Pokémon

Several days after the great battle, Yuga suddenly received a call from Steven. Over the phone, Steven vividly recounted how extraordinary Mr. Kuni'o was, expressing his deep admiration for the man.

Although Mr. Kuni'o was hailed as the strongest Master-level Trainer, he had not taken action in years. Not only had younger generations like Steven and Yuga never seen him fight at full strength, but even some middle-aged trainers hadn't witnessed it either.

At first, Yuga couldn't understand why Steven was so excited. It wasn't until Steven described the events of the battle in detail that Yuga realized his master had actually confronted Mewtwo.

Yuga was familiar with the strength of the giant Milotic and Zapdos. The fact that his master's Pokémon could rival them made Yuga realize that his master's power was even greater than he had imagined. Furthermore, his master had a mythical Pokémon, Shaymin.

Neither Decidueye nor Shaymin were Pokémon Yuga had ever seen in his master's possession.

To be honest, Yuga felt a bit regretful about missing such a spectacle.

Meanwhile, the sleeping Mewtwo awoke. It slowly floated to the surface of the water, opening its eyes to find itself lying in a small pond. Numerous Pokémon surrounded it, gazing curiously at the newcomer.

The pond wasn't a natural pond—it was an artificial pond inside a building.

With its vast knowledge, Mewtwo immediately deduced that this must be a human-made Ecopark.

Mewtwo attempted to rise from the water but found itself too severely injured to move. During its days of drifting in the river, its wounds had only been partially self-healed and were far from recovered.

A kindhearted Poliwhirl noticed its condition and approached, trying to assist it. However, Mewtwo's cold, piercing gaze forced the Poliwhirl to retreat.

At that moment, two massive black Raticates approached the edge of the pond. They spotted Mewtwo, the outsider, and immediately let out threatening growls, their eyes filled with wariness.

As it turned out, the Ecopark Mewtwo had entered was none other than Yuga's new Ecopark.

The pond in Yuga's new Ecopark was connected to Verdanturf Town's mother river, the Jade River, to maintain water flow and vitality. The Jade River, in turn, was a tributary of another major river on the Hoenn continent—the same river where Mewtwo had fallen days earlier.

Drifting in the river for several days, Mewtwo had coincidentally been swept into Yuga's new Ecopark.

While the two Alolan Raticates studied Mewtwo, it examined them in return, a look of confusion in its eyes. These Raticates seemed somewhat different from the ones it had seen before.

Could they not be Raticates? If not, then what kind of Pokémon were they?

Despite its vast knowledge, Mewtwo found itself momentarily stumped.

Just as this was happening, Yuga had just hung up Steven's call when a Xatu silently appeared by his side. It chirped and chattered rapidly into his ear, leaving Yuga visibly surprised.

"A strange Pokémon appeared in the new Ecopark?"

Xatu nodded, indicating it didn't recognize the strange Pokémon either, but the creature was so intimidating that it didn't dare approach.

"Let's go and take a look!" Yuga quickly got up and headed outside.

"Mewtwo!"

When Yuga arrived at the new Ecopark, Mewtwo was still in a standoff with the two Raticates. Due to its injuries, Mewtwo couldn't move or fight, and it didn't want to engage in battle either. The two Raticates, wary of Mewtwo, refrained from acting rashly.

Instinctively, they sensed that Mewtwo wasn't someone to be trifled with.

When Yuga got a clear look at Mewtwo, he was stunned.

Steven had just finished telling him about Mewtwo, and now Mewtwo had appeared in his Ecopark—what a coincidence!

Not only that, but Mewtwo had been injured by Mr. Kuni'o, and now it had shown up on the territory of Mr. Kuni'o's apprentice. The connection was uncanny.

Even before Yuga entered the new Ecopark, Mewtwo had sensed his arrival through its immense psychic power. But when Yuga called out its name, a surprised voice resonated in Yuga's mind.

"You know me?" This was telepathy.

"We've met before," Yuga said, composing himself and trying to smile.

"Met before?" Mewtwo appeared confused. It thought for a moment but couldn't recall Yuga.

The only time Yuga had encountered Mewtwo was on Mt. Jade in Johto. That incident involved Team Rocket attempting to capture Shadow Lugia with Mewtwo's assistance, and Yuga hadn't directly interacted with Mewtwo during that time.

While Mewtwo remembered the events on Mt. Jade, it had no memory of Yuga himself.

Noticing Mewtwo's injuries, Yuga cautiously asked, "You seem badly hurt. Would you like me to help?"

"No need!" Mewtwo rejected him outright, distrustful of Yuga.

Yuga smiled and explained, "I really mean no harm. I just want to help. I know you resent Team Rocket, and coincidentally, I have a grudge against them too. That makes us allies of sorts, doesn't it? I won't betray you." Yuga was particularly skilled at sweet-talking Pokémon.

But Mewtwo wasn't so easily swayed. It maintained a high level of vigilance toward strangers.

"My injuries are because of you humans! There are very few good humans!" Mewtwo harbored a deep dislike for humanity. The most significant impression it had of a human was the boy with a Pikachu back on New Island.

Thinking of that boy, Mewtwo became momentarily distracted.

Hearing Mewtwo's words, Yuga sighed helplessly. "Humans hurt you, yes, but wasn't it because you tried to take something that wasn't yours?"

Yuga's remark snapped Mewtwo out of its thoughts. It stared at Yuga warily. "How do you know about that? What's your purpose?"

"I don't have a purpose," Yuga replied with a bitter smile. "I have some standing in the League. You caused such a commotion—how could I not know? The League doesn't mean you any harm. As long as you don't go around causing trouble, there's no issue."

Yuga made every effort to convey the League's goodwill toward Mewtwo.

Mewtwo fell into deep thought after hearing this.

It had tried to seize Manaphy's giant rock fragment because it felt its body undergoing a peculiar transformation, and the fragment seemed to have a beneficial effect on that change.

Mewtwo shifted slightly, but the movement pulled at its wounds, causing its expression to twist in pain. Yuga, noticing this, said, "Let me help treat you. If you leave your injuries like this, who knows when they'll heal?"

After repeated persuasion, Mewtwo finally agreed to let Yuga treat it. Mewtwo was worried about the cloned Pokémon it was protecting. If it couldn't return to them soon, it feared something might happen.

For years, Mewtwo had been wandering across continents with its cloned Pokémon, searching for a safe haven. Such a place was extremely difficult to find, and it had already traversed several regions.

With Mewtwo's consent, Yuga applied medicine to its injuries and used his healing ability to treat its wounds.

Seeing Yuga's healing ability, which was similar to that of the human who had injured it, Mewtwo's eyes filled with doubt. However, it didn't voice its concerns because Yuga's treatment was so soothing that Mewtwo's thoughts began to drift.

When the treatment was over, Mewtwo considered asking about it but decided against it.

"Maybe it's just a coincidence," Mewtwo thought. After all, Yuga's ability was different from that person's (though, in truth, the only difference was that Yuga's power was much weaker).

The medicine and Yuga's healing ability didn't completely cure Mewtwo, and it still needed a few days to recover. This meant Mewtwo would have to stay with Yuga for the time being.

Actually, Yuga could have fully healed Mewtwo in one go using a Max Revive, as he had a decent stock of them. However, harboring some "unspeakable intentions," he chose not to do so.

Thus, Mewtwo stayed at Yuga's place for several days. During this time, Yuga treated it with great hospitality—Incense, Pokeblock, delicious food... whatever Mewtwo wanted, Yuga provided.

Mewtwo had never encountered such an enthusiastic human and was nearly overwhelmed by the generosity. Despite its strong sense of vigilance, Mewtwo's mind was relatively simple. Because of this, it shared its life story with Yuga—how it had been living with cloned Pokémon and searching for a home for them.

Upon learning this, an idea began to take shape in Yuga's mind.

He took Mewtwo on a tour of his Ecopark.

Mewtwo was amazed by the Ecopark's wonders, thinking it was like a paradise removed from the outside world.

Yuga didn't reveal that the Ecopark was actually a space provided by his system's Sub-Ecopark functionality. Instead, he arranged for Jellicent to summon Giratina and had them perform a convincing charade together. This was in case his plan didn't work and Mewtwo decided to spill the secret of the Sub-Ecopark.

Yuga told Mewtwo that his Sub-Ecopark was a derivative space from Giratina's Distortion World, a unique realm completely disconnected from the outside world. Since Mewtwo had no understanding of such things, it believed Yuga's explanation without question.

Giratina, who often came to Yuga's place for "free meals," didn't expose the lie. Instead, it cooperatively played along, fully committed to the performance.

Since leaving Team Rocket, Mewtwo had gained a good understanding of the stature of Legendary Pokémon. With Giratina, a bona fide Legendary Pokemon, backing Yuga's story, Mewtwo's trust in him deepened.

After Yuga completely healed Mewtwo's injuries, it seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

Feigning ignorance, Yuga said, "Alright, Mewtwo, now that you're healed, you're free to leave."

Seeing that Mewtwo wasn't immediately leaving, Yuga pretended to be confused. "What's wrong? Do you have something else to say?"

Determined to secure a safe environment for its companions, Mewtwo steeled itself and said, "I want my companions to live here."

Feigning surprise, Yuga exclaimed, "How could that be possible! This place was given to me by Giratina for raising my Pokémon. How can I allow other Pokémon to live here?"

Just as Mewtwo was about to respond, Yuga interrupted it, adding, "Besides, this is my place. Everything in it is mine. If your companions move in, they'll need food and drink, right? Wouldn't that be freeloading? How could you even ask that?"

Mewtwo was instantly stumped. Yuga's words made perfect sense—it and its companions weren't the type to take advantage of others.

Yuga secretly observed Mewtwo's reaction, and after a moment of calculated hesitation, he said reluctantly, "Actually, it's not entirely impossible to let your companions move in…"

Mewtwo, thinking the situation had taken a turn for the better, immediately asked, "What do we need to do?"

Clearing his throat, Yuga replied, "Well... you could pay rent."

"Rent?" Mewtwo asked, completely puzzled.

Yuga explained, "Humans exchange money or other forms of payment for goods and services."

Mewtwo nodded—it understood this concept.

"So naturally, if your companions want to move in, there must be a price to pay," Yuga continued.

"But we don't have anything," Mewtwo said hesitantly, assuming Yuga was referring to money.

Seeing that his lead-up had worked perfectly, Yuga smirked inwardly and said, "You could work for me. For example, you could act as security for my daycare or even teach my Pokémon. As long as you contribute in some way, I'd be willing to let your companions stay here."

When Mewtwo heard this, its eyes lit up instantly. Yes, this was indeed a good idea. However, it quickly thought of Team Rocket and looked at Yuga with a guarded expression, saying, "Don't think about trying anything shady. I won't do just anything for you."

Yuga had already guessed what Mewtwo was thinking and responded with a cheerful smile, "I won't ask you to do anything that would trouble you. Rest assured, we members of the League are nothing like Team Rocket." Secretly, Yuga also took this opportunity to improve the League's image in Mewtwo's eyes.

In the end, with his smooth-talking, Yuga successfully persuaded Mewtwo to become an employee at YoYo Daycare. Its duties were to guard the daycare and, to some extent, guide the Pokémon in the ecological park with their training. In return, Yuga provided a stable and comfortable living environment for Mewtwo's companions.

Yuga's requests were not excessive, so Mewtwo naturally had no reason to refuse.

In truth, Yuga didn't genuinely expect Mewtwo to do much for him or the League. He simply wanted Mewtwo to step in if the need ever arose. To Yuga, all his efforts would be worth it if Mewtwo could provide assistance during critical moments.

The key was to tie Mewtwo to his side.

Although everything was peaceful now, who could predict the future? What if one day, an unexpected crisis arose? For example, Team Rocket might stir up trouble again. Yuga felt it was essential to prepare for such possibilities, especially considering Team Rocket still had their ultimate weapon, Shadow Lugia.

Team Rocket had also stolen a large fragment of the Giant Rock! Yuga believed that staying vigilant in times of peace was absolutely necessary.

After finalizing the agreement with Mewtwo, Yuga asked, "Where are your companions now?"

Mewtwo replied, "I've settled them on a remote island." That island wasn't far from the one where Zapdos resided. Otherwise, Mewtwo wouldn't have noticed the giant rock fragment Manaphy was carrying.

In fact, Yuga already had a plan in mind. If Mewtwo truly got along well with him, he could consider giving it a small fragment of the Giant Rock as a gesture of goodwill.

A large fragment of the Giant rock was currently stored in Yuga's system inventory. Breaking off a small piece for Mewtwo wouldn't be a big deal. Giving it a taste of sweetness would only solidify their bond further.

"I'll go with you to fetch them," Yuga suggested after some thought. "This way, you won't risk losing your way back." In truth, Yuga was worried that Mewtwo might change its mind halfway through. Accompanying it would allow him to adapt to any unexpected situations.

Although Mewtwo didn't believe it would get lost, since Yuga insisted, it agreed. Whether or not Yuga tagged along didn't make much of a difference to it.

Thus, Yuga arranged matters at his shop with Suzuki Koen and his aunt and entrusted the management of the gym to Beidou. Afterward, he set off with Mewtwo.

When Mewtwo had arrived in Verdanturf Town, it had been unconscious. As a result, it flew with Yuga for quite a distance before it managed to determine the correct direction.