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"That's right!"
Apocalypse Renzo nodded. "For now, I'm certain of these two worlds, but whether there are other zombie-infested worlds mixed in, I can't say yet. It'll take time to investigate and confirm everything step by step."
"Since this world has an AI like the Red Queen, I didn't dare to openly investigate zombie-related matters or people before. I was worried about being noticed by Umbrella."
"But now, with the strength you guys have given me, I don't have to be so cautious anymore!"
Only after truly understanding everything does one realize how strong the collective power of the six Renzo variants has become.
If measured by Ninja-world standards, they'd definitely be at Kage level. Where exactly within that tier would require further comparison and reference.
In short—really damn strong.
As long as Apocalypse Renzo doesn't get reckless, in his current world, he should be practically invincible. Even if he encountered a nuclear missile, with his new teleportation abilities, escaping wouldn't be impossible.
With power comes confidence.
"Isn't that a good thing?"
Eevee grinned and nodded. "I've gone through the biological and genetic research knowledge from your memories, and I think it'll be really useful for awakening my new forms and studying Pokémon genetics!"
"Before, I had no clue where to start. But now, after gaining your knowledge, I finally have some ideas!"
"I need you to acquire more information on biology and genetics—preferably all of Umbrella's data, along with genetic research from various countries in your world. Learn and master everything you can!"
That was Eevee's real focus.
For the past six months, Eevee had been trying to develop free evolution and regression, as well as new evolution forms—but with absolutely no breakthrough!
After all, he wasn't a research genius in this field.
Hell, he wasn't even a beginner. Expecting him to figure things out was pure fantasy.
Still, what he did gain was a deeper understanding of himself, leading to a massive surge in power. In the past six months, his Pokémon energy had reached Elite Four level, and he had fully mastered the psychic attribute's core abilities.
With his enhanced physique and additional power boosts, he could even take on other Elite Four-level Pokémon in close combat.
As for Champion-level?
That was a whole different tier, involving complete mastery over elemental essences. It wasn't something that could be bridged just by stacking various powers.
At least, not yet.
Getting sidetracked! Anyway, Eevee wanted to use biology and genetics to further its own evolution.
"Oh?"
Apocalypse Renzo looked at Eevee in surprise. "I didn't expect you to think this way. It's a solid idea!"
"I agree to your request! It was already part of my plan anyway!"
"But you know learning and mastering knowledge takes time. Even with my enhanced mental abilities—memory, comprehension, and everything else boosted to an insane level—advanced biology and genetics still take time to digest!"
Those two fields had an overwhelming amount of material to study.
Whether or not he could help Eevee in the short term was uncertain.
Besides, he still had his own research to focus on—zombie viruses, gene enhancement serums, and so on.
These were all things he'd just added to his to-do list.
The T-Virus and all the others—he'd make sure to acquire them soon.
"Also..."
Continuing, Apocalypse Renzo said, "Even though I can analyze parts of your body's condition through your memories, that's not the same as physically studying you. Without a real-world sample, this will be even harder!"
"At some point, you might need to establish your own lab in the Pokémon world and conduct research."
That was one major downside of their situation.
They could communicate and share power in the consciousness space.
But bringing physical objects in—or even traveling to each other's worlds—was impossible.
"No problem! I'll fully cooperate when the time comes!"
Eevee nodded firmly. "Right now, I've built a great relationship with Cynthia and Professor Carolina. I can get their help!"
"I've always displayed exceptional intelligence in front of them—not only helping Professor Carolina with her research but also training Cynthia's Pokémon, strategizing with her, and even teaching her my improved meditation technique!"
"At this point, Cynthia has already started developing her psychic abilities!"
That was one of his proudest accomplishments.
The meditation technique helped practitioners steadily increase their mental power, leading to psychic awakenings.
Way better than the one Professor Carolina had found!
It also had much lower talent requirements.
"Oh, and I also taught Cynthia a breathing technique! Now, she can physically fight Elite-level Pokémon!"
Uchiha Renzo: "...."
Apocalypse Renzo: "....."
Other Renzos: "...."
"You're basically turning her into a human Pokémon!"
Demon Slayer Renzo couldn't help but comment.
But honestly? It sounded pretty damn cool.
Imagine Cynthia's enemies, thinking they've won after taking down all her Pokémon—only for her to step up personally and utterly wreck them.
That'd be a sight to see.
"Tsk tsk!"
Pirate Renzo stroked his chin, eyeing Eevee. "Eevee, you're acting kinda suspicious! Why do I feel like you're grooming Cynthia into your future wife?"
"Oh ho?"
The others all turned to look at Eevee, smirks forming.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Eevee lifted its chin defiantly. "So what if I am? One day, I'll transform back into a human!"
"What, it's fine for you guys to chase after tons of women, but I can't raise one for myself?"
If a Pokémon didn't have goals in life, it might as well just be a lazy Magikarp!
Besides, with how strong he was getting, and with new Renzo members appearing all the time, who knew—maybe one day he'd really reach Arceus!
Better to start planning now.
"Fine, fine, whatever you say!"
Pirate Renzo and the others all waved their hands, deciding not to tease Eevee too much.
Eevee was a bit sensitive—it was best not to push its buttons too hard.
"Good!"
Eevee huffed, then added to Apocalypse Renzo, "Since I'll be doing my own research in the future, I want you to get your hands on artificial intelligence technology and master it!"
"At the very least, you should be able to program one yourself! That way, I can create my own AI to manage most of my research and my base!"
Managing everything solo would be way too exhausting!
Experiments could be handled using psychic power.
But he also had to travel the world with Cynthia and help her grow!
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