Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 279 Trainer Type: Team Rocket's Leader!

"What's wrong with you?! How can you be so strong?!"

The trainers were knocked to the ground, and the veteran trainer who had spoken earlier was trembling all over, kneeling on the ground. His Pokémon Ferrothorn was leaning against the ground, its eyes turned into circles, and it had lost its ability to battle.

Aegislash's Holy Sword swept across the area, its newly mastered Steel Sword almost unstoppable. Combined with the power boost from the Lightmoss, Aegislash suffered a near-total defeat!
"Hoo, hoo. Uphold your justice. Yes, you won, I lost. Weakness is the original sin, strength is the rule."

"Wait, you, what are you going to do!"

The veteran trainer looked at the moss reaching out, his face full of vigilance, but the next moment his eyes went blank and his mind went completely empty!
He also entered a state of "personality reboot".

Guangtai gently shook her hand and looked around.

A large number of people were knocked down, forming a radial ring!
These defeated trainers all underwent mental breakdown.

Rotom, laughing wildly, was as comical and adorable as a clown, twitching and emitting electric shocks in mid-air. It transported all the iron cages over and ran around inside them, rendering the cameras ineffective.

Destroying evidence before causing trouble is a prerequisite for pranks!

"Who exactly are you?"

A psychic was grabbed by the moss. He tried to break free but couldn't. His Pokémon was defeated in an instant, and he felt like he was still in a dream.

What was that giant sword that looked like a door panel? The intense silver light instantly defeated a large group of Pokémon. That move was definitely not the beam cannon!

Also, why do his Pokémon always have the first move? It's so strange. Isn't it strange!
Along with the superpowers of this strange young man in front of me,
I was shaking all over!

The superhuman felt himself trembling.

This power is called "Danger Awareness," a characteristic that allows Pokémon to sense dangerous moves their opponents might employ.

When the opponent has a move that is extremely effective against it, this Pokémon will become timid and issue a warning.

When the opponent uses a one-hit kill move, self-destructs, or a massive explosion, it will also issue a warning out of fear.

It's best to remember this.

Some superpowered individuals also possess the same ability: they can sense the strength of the power emanating from others, thus avoiding danger and seeking good fortune.

So, the young man in front of you is!

"I really shouldn't have taken this challenge. Even though I was shaking, I still felt like I could beat you and go to the next level."

"I can't possibly beat you, you monster!"

Then he was hit by a Mindbreaker and collapsed to the ground, his eyes losing their luster, as well as his desires and darkness.

Snap! The sound of a mind shattering rang out!

"Thank you." Guangtai's palm emanated a spiritual energy, while the blue and yellow crystal on his chest emitted a faint glow, his expression strange.

When did I become a "monster" myself?

So what if my superpowers are slightly stronger than yours? Why can't you accept defeat and resort to insults?

"Is it over yet?"

"Let's fight again next time!"

Lightmoss looked around and realized that the "priority action" power granted by the Tree of Connection was truly formidable.

With the powerful Solar Spirit and Aura, you can firmly control the battle, always striking first, while the opponent's Pokémon quickly tires out, sometimes making it difficult to use moves or move at all.

Meanwhile, their side grew stronger with each battle!
The agent had already disappeared sometime earlier.

Countless eyes were fixed on the Radiant Moss, and many greedy and curious gazes were fixed on the Pokémon it carried.

Undoubtedly, rare and powerful Pokémon have become the target of some people, but they also know that they cannot obtain them through "illegal" means, so their greed can only turn into regret.

The fact that so many trainers had been defeated only made them shake their heads in dismay.

"A superpowered person? That's amazing."

"This guy must be at least a level 5 or higher in the Skyscraper area. It's normal that these people can't beat him."

The spectators whispered among themselves, envying Lightmoss's immense power, not only because she was a psychic herself, but also because she possessed a powerful Pokémon!

So no one stopped Guangtai's actions anymore, and even some gentlemen in the mall took off their hats and made a "please" gesture.

"Don't worry, you've shown your strength."

An old gentleman chuckled softly: "I am the master here. However, the strong can set the rules here. It is because of the existence of powerful people like you that the presence of people like us is so weak."

"Since the black skyscrapers began to stand at some unknown time, more and more powerful people have poured into this city. Our desires are endless, and this was the original intention behind the establishment of this metropolis!"

"Although that skyscraper doesn't really concern us."

"Very good! With you all here, we will definitely be able to uncover the secrets of the black skyscraper! Let's continue fighting those energetic guys!"

Aegislash cleaved through the cages, and the Pokémon sensed the feelings and emotions of the Radiant Moss. Soothed by Aegislash, they gathered together and were taken away. The reformed hunters thanked the Radiant Moss, creating a rather strange scene.

However, some people are unwilling to give up.

"Damn it! What kind of master is the Black City? He's nothing but a gentleman without any power!"

"Hey! Kid, you dare cut off my source of income? You won't be leaving here easily!"

The agent ran back and was shocked to see Guangtai walking out of the mall unharmed. But then he remembered that he had brought a whole carload of people with him, and his confidence returned!
We've brought a lot of experts with superpowers on our side. So what if they have superpowers!
Superpowers can't beat technology! We've brought stun guns!
And we also have people here who can use superpowers!
"Hey, you can't break the rules."

"An organization is formed because it has rules."

Suddenly a deep sound came, and a middle-aged man wearing a black overcoat and a black hat appeared not far away.

This is the standard attire for a seasoned trainer.

However, unlike other experienced trainers, this man exuded a powerful sense of oppression the moment he entered!

Then, he looked at Guangtai, a smile playing on his lips, and offered his praise:

"Hmph, you defeated all those guys inside. You really are qualified to challenge the Black Skyscraper."

The trainer, wearing a black hat, began to deepen his voice:
"However, I am also quite disappointed. The Black City is only this level. It was suppressed by a young man, and he suppressed it quite easily."

"What! Who are you?"

The agent and the trainers he brought became tense and angry!

Although they sensed an aura and pressure emanating from the man in black that was completely different from the others, the superhuman brought by the intermediary suddenly began to tremble:
"Wait, this person possesses such powerful energy!"

"He's been inside the Black Skyscraper! He possesses the strange energy from the Skyscraper, and his own energy is incredibly strong! His combat power is incalculable; he's at least a level 6 or higher expert!"

"Region 6?!"

The trainers were taken aback, but the middle-aged man chuckled softly.

"By combining numerous forces, immense power can be generated. This is the power of an organization, and the Black Market is no exception!"

"A person is clearly weak on their own, but they act arrogantly because they have many people. One person can't do anything, and they can't exert their strength without a group."

The agent flew into a rage: "What did you say?!"

The black-clad trainer remained silent, simply taking out a Poké Ball. As the Poké Ball opened, an incredibly powerful monster-type Pokémon appeared in the battle arena of the shopping mall!

With its rock-like body, orange protective gear, and fierce eyes, the ground of the entire Black City seemed to tremble when it landed!

The man in black pulled his hat down:

"I love power, because it knows no good or evil!" "The strong will always prevail, regardless of justice or evil. This is the truth of this world. In this city, the strong can make rules at will! And I am one of the trainers who make those rules!"

Then the middle-aged man raised his head, his smile turning serious, and spoke to Guangtai:

"But let's make this clear first! No matter how strong someone is, they can still be utterly defeated! You can't move forward if you don't admit defeat! Only those who understand this are true strongmen! Remember this!"

"Those guys lingering here, those guys you defeated!"

"Their potential wasn't fully realized, and neither were their Pokémon, which is why they failed and got lost in their desires!"

"These guys are all weaklings! There's no need to worry or be afraid. When the strong face the weak, they are the ones who should be fearing!"

As the familiar lines were spoken, the tough face beneath the black-clad trainer's hat gradually became clearer and more familiar.

Familiar memories surfaced and became incredibly real at that moment.

The person in front of them took off their black hat.

A face filled with evil and hardness appeared, emanating a powerful aura of a grandmaster that was faintly visible...!
That face is…!
The identity of the black-clad trainer before them was already quite obvious.

Trainer type: Team Rocket's leader!

The battle is imminent!
Sakaki snorted coldly:
"Super Armored Rhino! Use 'Earthquake'!"

"Clear out all the henchmen!"

The violent earthquake seemed to shake the entire street!

In the HeartGold and SoulSilver timeline, Giovanni's heart was shattered after being repeatedly beaten by the protagonists of Kanto and Johto. He embarked on a training path alone and was not heard from throughout the Sinnoh era until he appeared at the Unova World Championship in Black 2 and White 2!

A true expert in ground-based magic, and once the most powerful villain in the Kanto region!
No one knows what Giovanni went through in those years, or where he trained. He disappeared in Kanto and Johto, and after that, he vanished without a trace in Sinnoh and Hoenn. There was no sign of him in the Ranger region either.

Therefore, it seems that only one region remains that he can reach.

Black City in Unova is a perfect place for someone like Giovanni to train, and it's enough to help him rediscover his former self!
The battle ended almost instantly.

It not only attacks Pokémon, but also affects trainers; Earthquake is such a move!
Sakaki's attack was swift and decisive; the seismic waves shook almost the entire street!

The wealthy merchants and gentlemen watching nearby were terrified, but their eyes were filled with more fervor as they looked at the super armored rhinoceros!

What a powerful Pokémon! The stronger the Pokémon, the more it attracts their interest. Some gentlemen even started to wonder if Giovanni could transfer Rhyperior to them!
Such thoughts seem to be able to escape the notice of the Rockets' leader below.

Sakaki narrowed his eyes, feeling the burning gazes. He snorted coldly and revealed a long-lost wicked smile.

In the past, I would steal Pokémon and use them as tools to make big money, but I also cherished the Pokémon I had—because I couldn't let such an important tool be lost or damaged!

The defeated trainers lay scattered before him, and the middleman was even lifted up by Rhyperior and sent flying into the sky, before being slammed into his body with "Arm Hammer"!

The agent was thrown out and collapsed on the street, his fate unknown.

"Those who don't follow the rules have no right to live here. This is a battlefield for the strong!"

Giovanni coldly surveyed the terrified trainers around him, while the psychic was utterly horrified:
"What region are you from? I'm already a Region 5 trainer. Your strength is only at the Region 5 level. I don't believe there's such a big difference!"

"Area 5?"

Sakaki looked indifferently at the psychic, looking down at him condescendingly: "I am the master trainer of Zone 8! Those low-level zones don't even have the right to make a move in front of me!"

Watching the superpowered individuals pound the ground in frustration, Giovanni stopped looking at the defeated people around him. Instead, he noticed the actions of Hikari.

Is this outstanding young man using superpowers to finish off an opponent?

"I've been watching you since the beginning, what are you doing?"

Lightmoy replied simply, "I just used my superpowers to leave an impression on them."

"Oh, are you lying to me? It seems you also think I'm dangerous? You don't want to tell the truth."

Sakaki chuckled. His question went unanswered, but he wasn't angry.

"Deception is an important means of survival, but I have also seen some incompetent superpowered individuals. Let me guess, your ability is most likely related to mental power, although it is a rare power, it is not something I have never encountered before."

"I already noticed this from the previous battles. Hmph, a very interesting power. How about you try it on me?"

Sakaki extended a strange invitation, which Hikari, of course, did not accept.

The person in front of me really is Sakaki!
A powerful aura and energy surged from his body. Lightmoy could observe the surge of special power within Giovanni through his psychic abilities. That sense of oppression was not fake. Just as powerful trainers can unleash the power of Pokémon and use fighting spirit and determination to enhance their abilities, Giovanni also possessed the same ability!

If one is not exceptionally gifted, then one can only acquire this ability through years of battles. Although Giovanni views Pokémon as tools, he treats his own Pokémon very well.

If it's the anime version of Giovanni, then there's nothing to worry about.

But if it's a special episode or a game featuring Giovanni, then it's a bit dangerous!
Especially now that the other side has undergone three years of retraining!

That's a true master-level trainer!
Grandmaster-level trainer... Although it's not an official title, their strength is at least... equivalent to an Elite Four member or higher!

Guangtai's expression was somewhat serious, and he seemed to be pondering something.

Although they have mastered many illegal methods, dealing with wild Pokémon and Grandmaster Trainers are two completely different things.

However, if it comes to strength, I won't lose!
We could consider having a real-person PK!

However, that would require restraining all of his Pokémon first.

"Forget it, you seem very wary. Now doesn't seem like the time to fight with all our might."

Sakaki suddenly smiled.

"Let's save the fight for later. I have a feeling that someone as strong and outstanding as you will definitely come to the Black Skyscraper. Many people are attracted here by that building, and so am I."

"Let's leave here with those Pokémon. If we go east through Black City, we'll reach White Forest."

The Pokémon that were being sold as commodities gathered together and huddled around Glowmoss and Aegislash.

"Oh, incredible."

Giovanni stared at Aegislash. This was the first time he had ever seen such a special Pokémon that could soothe and even command other Pokémon.

If Team Rocket remains as dominant as before, I will definitely keep an eye on this Pokémon.

However, right now, I'm still in the process of training, and ordinary Pokémon no longer interest me. Only powerful Pokémon can attract my attention!

of course!

What's more valuable than these special Pokémon is the trainer who makes these Pokémon willing to follow them!
Undoubtedly, the Pokémon King is interesting, but the people the King serves are even more worth recruiting, aren't they?
Recruiting such an executive is essential if the Rockets want to revive their careers.

Strong people all have their own beliefs and will not easily submit to others, so it is very difficult to gather such a group of strong people.

How to properly utilize everyone's strength and guide their potential is Sakaki's current training subject.

Therefore, before coming to the black skyscraper, Giovanni had already visited the white forest, a forest that evoked the feeling of his hometown forest.

After seeing the Pokémon gather, Giovanni didn't linger. He was looking forward to meeting Moss again, and it would definitely be in an unexpected place.

"Hmph, what an outstanding talent! I have high hopes for you. How high can you reach?"

"If I can use such great power, that would be best. If not, it would be good to have it as an opponent."

"Money doesn't matter anymore. I just want to fight stronger trainers. Strong people attract each other! And you have that talent!"

"Make good use of it, interesting young man. I'll be waiting for you at the top of Unova, and we'll meet again."

Sakaki turned and waved his hand, walking towards the tall skyscraper, but his eyes faintly reflected blue and yellow light.

(End of this chapter)