"Amazing," Larry praised, patting Meow's head.
Meow wagged his tail excitedly, and Larry felt relieved knowing Meow could take care of himself while diving and fishing.
Not to mention, Marshadow and Gengar were watching from the shadows, keeping an eye on Meow as well.
After spending some time integrating everything, Larry ended up with more magical tools than anyone could have imagined.
He basically handed them all over to Meowth for research.
These magical tools were already powerful on their own, but combined with Meowth's incredible talent for invention, the results went far beyond what you'd expect from just adding the two together.
Many of the upgraded tools became downright impressive, so much so that even Larry couldn't help but be amazed when he saw what Meowth had come up with.
It's no exaggeration to say that Meowth has become the most versatile Pokemon in Larry's team, boasting countless enhanced gadgets, each with its own unique effect.
And that's just a fraction of what he's managed to improve so far.
Given more time, who knows how much more powerful and innovative these tools could become...
Larry jokingly calls Meowth "Doraemon" because of its cat-like identity and the fact that it carries so many gadgets with different effects, just like the famous cartoon character.
Meowth isn't just versatile; it's also a strong fighter.
Larry is confident that as long as Meowth uses all its tools, any enemy outside its close-range attack zone is no match.
One particular weapon stands out: bombs.
But these aren't ordinary bombs.
They're on the level of the infamous [Poor Man's Rose].
Thanks to Larry's V5 status, he easily obtained confidential research reports on high-lethality weapons, including detailed info on [Poor Man's Rose].
Meowth was immediately fascinated by these materials, perfect for its inventive nature.
After countless improvements and modifications, Larry lost track of how many bomb versions Meowth had created.
But one thing was certain: Meowth's bombs surpassed every other bomb across the six continents, even outdoing the original [Poor Man's Rose].
Based on this alone, Larry felt certain of Meowth's incredible attack power.
On top of that, Meowth had excellent survival skills, making Larry confident it could handle any dangerous situation, even diving into the treacherous waters near the Dark Continent without a problem.
As Meowth eyed the lively fish swimming nearby, a bit of drool escaped its mouth.
Its cat instincts told it the fish would taste delicious.
But before pouncing, Meowth remembered Larry's advice.
It tapped the ring on its finger, and a device resembling a thermometer appeared in its paw.
This was the [Danger Detector].
By placing its sensor on an object's surface, it could gauge the danger level, specifically, how risky it was to consume.
A high danger level meant the item was unsafe to eat, while a low level meant it was good to go.
Meowth relied on this tool to make sure its meal was safe before taking a bite.
Using 50 as the baseline, the Danger Detector shows a
A green line below 50% and a red line above it indicated relative danger levels.
Different users may react differently to these signals.
For instance, a poisonous apple contains toxins, so when an average person uses the Danger Detector on it, the device will most likely show a red light.
However, if Ging uses it, the detector might display green instead.
One big advantage of the Danger Detector is that it doesn't use any aura.
On the downside, it takes a bit of time to get a reaction, and it can't specify what exactly makes something dangerous.
It might be toxins, or it could be other issues.
Overall, this tool is extremely useful, especially when heading to places like the Dark Continent, where danger lurks everywhere.
With the Danger Detector, you can quickly tell if something is safe to eat.
Meowth held the Danger Detector like a thermometer, pressing the sensor at its base against the surface of a fish.
Considering the six continents are full of strange creatures, and after days of sailing closer to unknown seas, encountering weird animals is expected.
So before eating anything, it had to pass the Danger Detector's test; otherwise, no chance.
After a moment, a small green light appeared at the bottom of the device, quickly extending upward to form a green line.
The line stopped around 10%, meaning the fish was safe to eat.
Usually, nen beasts don't need to eat, so food safety isn't a concern.
But Pokemon are materialized nen beasts, distinct beings who can die, so they have to be just as careful about food as humans.
"I'm starting, meow," Meowth said, spreading his hands as sharp claws extended from his pads, long and razor-sharp.
"Crazy scratching, meow!" he shouted, his hands moving so fast they left afterimages, with only a flash of cold light visible.
In the next moment, the big fish, which was still struggling moments before, was sliced into evenly cut sashimi, fresh and ready.
Larry wasn't interested in the fish, so Meowth ate it himself.
As Meowth enjoyed his meal, Larry suddenly seemed to realize something and stood up abruptly.
As Larry gently touched the cold neck of the dragon, his gaze drifted toward the distant horizon.
Everything appeared calm and unchanged in the surrounding environment, yet he sensed something was off.
Suddenly, a new gestation bar appeared in his mind, different from the others he had seen before.
This bar was unusually long and progressed very slowly, showing only a tiny bit of advancement at the start.
Such a sluggish pace suggested that the Pokemon being born was extraordinary.
Since the gestation bar appeared over the sea, it was clear this was a water-type Pokemon.
According to the map, they were nearing the border between the Six Continents and the unknown sea.
It seemed the Six Continents formed a single landmass, while the sea beyond was known as Lake Mobius.
Could it be that this Pokemon was born from Lake Mobius?
Several possibilities flashed through Larry's mind.
Maybe this Pokemon would be of a high rank.
There was no certainty that this gestation bar referred only to Lake Mobius; it might represent all the oceans beyond the Six Continents.
Could it be Suicune?
Lugia?
Or perhaps Kyogre, the massive fish known as the "creator of the ocean"?
While Larry pondered in silence, the ship sailed smoothly, maintaining a steady rhythm.
The crew was small, just over twenty people, so everyone had a clear role to play.
Their most crucial tasks during the voyage were steering the ship and keeping watch.
These responsibilities fell to Bushidora and several logistics members.
Unlike traditional wooden sailboats, this ship was among the most advanced in the Six Continents, equipped with cutting-edge technology.
It ran on fuel, electricity, and even solar power.
This meant that even if the fuel ran out, the ship could still move using solar aura, though at a much lower efficiency.