Publishing the thesis early is partly to take advantage of this time so he can help Natsuhiko apply to the League, and partly to give everyone some time to adapt, so it's not too abrupt.
Now, the only thing limiting Natsuhiko is actually his age.
...
...
The next day.
"What's up with you guys? Didn't sleep well?"
At the breakfast table.
Natsuhiko looked at his unenergetic companions in front of him, somewhat surprised.
Lance glared at him sullenly.
"How can you say that?"
Natsuhiko looked at him with slight surprise, "What does it have to do with me?"
"Isn't it because of your thesis!" Lance grumbled while biting into his bread.
Not really.
Natsuhiko knows Hilona, Flint, and Kona read the thesis, but Lance too?
Kona helplessly adjusted his glasses, slumping his head, "Senior Natsuhiko, it's because you didn't answer the phone, everyone started calling us."
Natsuhiko suddenly understood.
He looked at Flint.
He was holding a phone and talking with someone on the other end, apparently his dad, Zfuchi Mujin, president of Devon Company.
He looked at Hilona.
She was the only one among them who seemed fairly lively.
Slowly tearing bread into strips and putting them into her mouth.
Noticing Natsuhiko's gaze, she smiled slightly, saying, "I took a few calls and couldn't stop, so I turned off the phone."
Natsuhiko gave a thumbs up!
"Smart, as expected of Hilona."
Look at her, then at you guys....
Alright.
Lance has a family, Kona has Silver Academy, and Flint doesn't even need mentioning, it seems only Hilona can stay away from it all like Natsuhiko.
"Natsuhiko, seriously, how confident are you about that thesis? Your hard-earned reputation..."
Just then, Flint hung up, then directly tossed his phone into the sink beside him.
Watching him throw the latest model phone into the sink without changing his expression, Natsuhiko's mouth twitched.
But he still said, "Ninety percent sure."
"That high?!"
For Flint, what's the difference between ninety and a hundred percent?
"So Senior Natsuhiko, this new attribute..." Kona also chose to turn off his phone.
"Fairy Type, I call it Fairy Type." Natsuhiko didn't hide it.
"Fairy Type..." Kona chewed on the words, looking thoughtful.
"In any case, if nothing unexpected happens, you should see it at this tournament, which would be the best proof of my thesis." Natsuhiko finished his milk in one gulp.
Indeed.
When it comes to breakfast, white porridge with pickles is the best, milk with bread is too bland for Natsuhiko.
"Natsuhiko, can your project aim for a 'Doctor' degree?"
Hilona, biting into her bread, suddenly said.
Doctor?!
Their hearts shook, eyes falling on him again.
Natsuhiko rubbed his forehead.
"There's a chance, but it's quite difficult, Professor Oak said I can give it a try."
That means there's really a chance!
A Pokemon Doctor under twenty?
"I understand now." Flint said.
Then he stood up.
Don't know where he pulled out another new phone and started making calls again.
This... you have so many new phones ready while out?
Lance also got up, patted Natsuhiko on the shoulder, and went outside to make calls.
Meanwhile.
Hilona and Kona both turned their phones back on.
Natsuhiko looked at the empty dining table.
Inside, he felt a bit warm.
He knew.
These friends of his were going to exert their influence.
Given that Natsuhiko's project results have a nearly one hundred percent certainty, and there's indeed a chance to obtain a "Doctor" degree.
They certainly had to wield their influence.
Even if they're not sure how much influence they can actually exert.
Lance's Dragon Taming Race, though usually low-profile, really has quite an influence.
And Silver Academy where Kona is from needs no mention.
The initial research talents of the League mostly came from there.
As one of the almost next-generation "academics" representatives, Kona has good relations with many mentors and professors in the Academy, and his influence when speaking up won't be small either.
Flint's Devon Company goes without saying.
Devon and Silver are now considered the two giant companies of the league, with businesses covering almost every region, their influence far beyond Natsuhiko's estimation.
As for Hilona.
No need to talk about anything else.
Just her fans alone already form a terrifying number.
The titles Natsuhiko has acquired now, maybe at most have a fan base comparable to Hilona.
Good looks, outstanding strength, and excellent temperament, this truly gives a huge advantage.
Having such friends' help is undoubtedly a huge support for Natsuhiko.
While they were making calls.
Natsuhiko also turned on his own phone.
Replying to each message one by one.
"I will prove it in the tournament."
That one sentence is enough.
But the phone rang again.
Caller ID showed "Ethereum Foundation."
Slightly hesitating, Natsuhiko pressed the answer button.
On the other end of the call was a gentle woman's voice, "Mr. Natsuhiko? Please hold on, I'll connect you to the Chairperson right away."
Clearly.
To get in touch with Natsuhiko, Lusamine exaggeratedly had Ethereum Foundation's information department keep calling him continuously.
As soon as they got through, they immediately connected to Lusamine.
"Natsuhiko?"
"Chairperson Lusamine, it's me." Natsuhiko pinched his nose bridge.
"I've read your thesis, judging by its current influence, are you aiming for the 'Doctor' degree?"