As a holding group, Team Rocket has legal operations across various regions. In the eyes of many, it's hard to associate these legitimate enterprises with the cross-regional evil organization. However, these companies are part of Team Rocket's white operations, all business activities comply with regulations, leaving the League Association with no excuse to shut them down.
These veins continuously supply Team Rocket with fresh blood. Although the League Association has repeatedly tried to eradicate all implicated enterprises, these stubborn entities cling like parasites, ultimately leaving the headache for the next president.
In places like Johto and Hoenn, rumors of the evil organization 'Team Rocket' regrouping have been heard frequently, but they all turned out to be baseless. Without that unique leader, Team Rocket loses its soul and can't make any waves. Therefore, whether it's the International Police or the League Inspector, there's only one person to be wary of.
Giovanni.
...
August 6th.
Johto Region, Violet City.
Falkner brushed the bangs from his eyes, put down the report in his hands, and sighed wearily:
"I really envy the inspectors in Touran... they don't have to deal with Team Rocket-related documents."
The assistant beside him chuckled:
"Touran has a low crime rate, doesn't that mean the inspectors have more work?"
Falkner paused.
"You have a point..."
"The remnants of Team Rocket that have been active recently have been arrested."
The assistant brewed a cup of coffee and placed it on Falkner's desk, smiling:
"Once this busy period is over, Mr. Falkner, you can take a vacation in Touran."
"Nagaki Mamoru? I heard it's to defend against legendary Pokémon."
Falkner sipped his coffee, pondered for a moment, then frowned,
"I heard from the injured investigators... many were hurt?"
"Yes."
The assistant nodded, sighing: "Poison, tear gas, Self-Destruct... and the unpredictable Minimize Grimer..."
"I don't know where they learned all this, I even think they're more troublesome than the original Team Rocket!"
The assistant angrily slapped the table.
Falkner frowned, sipped his coffee, and remained silent.
"Anyway," Falkner said, "continue the thorough investigation for Giovanni's traces in Johto, execute immediately upon discovery."
The assistant snapped to attention, saluting: "Yes!"
...
New Island, Team Rocket Underground Base.
Dim overhead lights.
A cool-faced woman with short purple hair handled documents, her round glasses reflecting cold data.
The communication line was in 'connected' condition, the woman reported in a meticulous voice:
"Drill Instructor Viper has submitted the promotion list for small captains, the base is in normal condition."
In the silent war room, the communication line suddenly crackled.
"Good work, Matori."
Just hearing that hoarse, magnetic voice, Matori felt her fatigue vanish.
Matori replied in an almost fanatical tone:
"It's my honor to serve you, Lord Giovanni!"
"Have you heard the recent rumors within the base?"
The man on the phone paused, "About the formation of a special unit."
"Yes," Matori adjusted her glasses, "Poison Gas Unit, and Assassination Unit."
"Assassination?" the man chuckled.
"I'm not that foolish."
Suddenly, the man coughed violently, gasping for air, his lungs sounding like a broken bellows.
"Lord Giovanni!"
"It's nothing... I've seen the promotion list..."
The man caught his breath, paused for a moment.
"One more thing."
"Please, go on."
"I need you to invite someone."
Matori cautiously asked: "Is it related to... the Three Executives?"
"No, a young man."
The man's voice was low and playful.
"A young man who can go a few rounds with Lance."
...
Natsume stared blankly at the compensation bill before him.
"This, this is what I have to pay?"
Natsume pointed at the bill, his finger trembling.
The receptionist who came back with Haunter awkwardly smiled:
"Coach Haunter and the others used a beginner-level field... but they used moves with excessive power."
"According to the client agreement, you only need to compensate for the field repair costs."
"Squirtle~!"
Hearing about the powerful moves, Squirtle shyly scratched its head.
It's not that big of a deal, no need to praise me so much, it's a bit embarrassing.
"Haunter!" Haunter also nodded with a smile.
Although it took half an hour to master Water Pulse, it was still acceptable.
Haunter & Squirtle: o(*≧▽≦)ツ
Looking at the two Pokémon who high-fived each other, looking quite pleased with themselves, Natsume's eyebrow twitched.
"You two better reflect on this!"
The receptionist left with the 5000 Pokémon Coins compensation.
Natsume sighed, reluctantly nodding.
"Just 5000 Pokémon Coins... it's acceptable!"
Natsume didn't delve deeper.
Instead, he used the System Pokédex to scan Squirtle.
Sure enough, several new moves had been added.
Natsume rubbed his temples.
"Is my Pokémon's growth speed... different from others?"
Even without much training, his Pokémon's strength increased as if riding a rocket.
Squirtle had been on the team for less than a week, and three new moves were already on the list.
[Water Pulse], Natsume could understand.
Granny Chihiro had mentioned that this Squirtle had strong aura talent, which matched well with the move manuals provided by Misty.
The training ground being blown up was probably due to this.
"But can someone explain to me how Bite and Protect happened?!"
Haunter and Squirtle looked at each other, scratching their heads in sync.
"Eevee."
At that moment, the little one gracefully walked over, glanced at Squirtle, and its tail lit up with a cold white light!
Iron Tail!
Natsume was stunned.
"Whoa, you're serious?!"
But before Natsume could close his eyes, Squirtle reflexively used Withdraw.
With a 'thud', the turtle shell hit the ground, and a light green barrier instantly formed.
"Eevee!"
Eevee cried out, and with a 'crack', Iron Tail shattered half the barrier!
Natsume was completely dumbfounded.
"Squirtle, Iron Tail can even break through Protect..."
A drop of cold sweat rolled down Natsume's forehead.
What kind of Pokémon have I been sleeping with every night!
Among the three moves, the last one was Bite.
'Black Glasses' had the effect of enhancing Dark-type energy, which matched well with 'Bite'.
But Natsume thought.
This was probably mastered by Squirtle while fighting with Haunter over dinner.
"Squirtle?"
At that moment, Squirtle poked its head out of its shell.
Even it was surprised that it could withstand Eevee's Iron Tail.
The next second, Squirtle suddenly stood up, hands on hips, looking up at the sky.
Feeling pretty awesome·jpg
Natsume rubbed his chin.
Mastering these skills wasn't a bad thing for Squirtle.
Although his wallet was shrinking again.
Seeing Squirtle's excited expression, Natsume felt it was worth it.
"Alright," Natsume shook his head helplessly.
"As long as you're happy!"
Buzz—
At that moment, his mobile phone vibrated, it was a call from Kazuya.
As soon as Natsume answered, Kazuya's excited shout came through:
"Brother Natsume, we're about to strike it rich!"
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