Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master...

"Damn it, go, Rada!"

If it were Musashi or Kojiro, they would have been electrocuted and blown away by now.

"Pikachu uses Quick Attack, then uses Thunderbolt again!"

Before Rattata could even spot the enemy, it was immediately rammed by Pikachu that charged at it like a cannonball, sending it flying and embedding itself in the wall behind it, rendering it unable to fight.

With its powerful hind leg muscles, Pikachu can knock someone unconscious with a single kick; its impact is not something everyone can withstand.

"Are you kidding me? Is this still Pikachu?!"

Pikachu's follow-up Thunderbolt attack turned Yamato and Kosaburo into charcoal.

They tried to struggle to get up.

"You can still get up after all this, I acknowledge your physical strength, and I, Aaron, declare you the strongest!"

Ash immediately went over and delivered a heavy punch to each of them in the stomach, and now they really couldn't stand up anymore.

[Ding! Side quest completed: Secret Investigator: Investigate a recently popular breeding farm and successfully obtain evidence of their crimes!]

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At this moment, Xiao Qiaoyi and Xiaoxia also came out from behind the cabinet.

“I am Joey, the prosecutor of the League. Your deeds have been exposed. Stop resisting immediately.”

"Huh, what prosecutor?"

Xiaoxia also said to them angrily.

"You dare to abuse Pokémon here by taking advantage of everyone's trust. We won't let you off easily."

Soon after being contacted by Little Joey, Miss Officer Jenny led the police team to the scene and surrounded the incubation house.

Yamato and Kosaburo were also arrested and imprisoned, and Officer Jenny promised to return the Pokémon to their trainers one by one.

"You little brat and you little girl, I'll remember you!"

"This feeling is awful."

As the police car pulled Amado and his team away, the two uttered the Rockets' signature catchphrase.

For a moment, Xiao Zhi thought he had misheard.

"It seems these sentences were taught during the Rockets' unified training. I didn't expect Giovanni to have this kind of hobby."

However, this time the Rockets only had two people, and instead of any high-tech alarms, they didn't even have any surveillance or reconnaissance.

It seems that while the Amazon gang is stronger than Musashi and his group, their strength is only limited. Team Rocket really doesn't have much talent left.

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Inside the Rockets' headquarters.

"What? The incubation program failed? It's only been a month! Who did it?!"

This plan cost Sakaki a lot of money; he spent nearly 1000 million yen just on advertising.

Not to mention the money he spent bribing officials to get the police system to turn a blind eye.

The Rockets are now focusing most of their resources and manpower on the artificial dream project, which he originally intended to use to recoup some funds.

When Yamato and Kosaburo submitted their plan, they confidently promised to complete the mission, but ultimately they still failed.

If the Rockets hadn't been so short-handed, Giovanni would have killed Yamato and the others in that instant.

"According to information from our insiders, it was done by the new prosecutor of the Joy family and Aaron, the gym leader of the Dark City."

Upon hearing the familiar name, Sakaki asked a question.

"Is that Aaron related to the newly emerged Crimson Group in Evolution Town?"

"Yes, it's the Crimson Group that caused our small team to go missing before. We've received information that Aaron might be one of the leaders or high-ranking officers of the Crimson Group."

The secretary took an investigation report out of her bag and placed it in front of Sakaki.

"The Hua Lan family is even involved."

After picking it up and flipping through a few pages, Sakaki casually tossed it onto the table.

"The second son of the gangster is a greedy idiot. I originally planned to raise him for a while before harvesting him, but I didn't expect this Crimson Group to suddenly appear."

"It seems this new little organization might want to challenge Team Rocket. Get me in touch with that Alan Gym Leader later."

Sakaki sat back down in his executive chair, hiding his entire body in the shadows.

"As for the Joey family, hmph, we'll settle accounts with them another day."

"Let's spend some more money to get Yamato and Kosaburo out,"

"They are both quite capable, and I want my subordinates to know that I will not abandon any of them."

At this moment, Itagaki's secretary couldn't help but speak up to remind him.

"Boss, our recent practice of using connections to get people out of prison has aroused suspicion from the Alliance Central Committee."

"If you take any further action, your identity may be exposed."

Sakaki paused for a moment, his face grim.

"It doesn't matter, just go ahead and do it. Our top priority right now is that ultimate mission. As long as the Dream Project succeeds, Kanto and Johto will soon be mine."

"It's the boss."

Chapter 73 The Hot Spring Inn on Crimson Lotus Island

After a long journey, Ash and Misty finally boarded the ship bound for Cinnabar Island.

"It's almost here, my last badge."

Once Ash defeats Blaine at the Cinnabar Gym, he will have collected all eight badges and will be eligible to participate in the Indigo League.

This is Ash's first time attending a formal League tournament, and he's already starting to look forward to it.

Xiaoxia was also looking at the information guide for Crimson Lotus Island.

"The information says that Cinnabar Island is a holy land for Pokémon battles, and the research institute on the island is constantly conducting research on how to make Pokémon moves more powerful."

"The Cinnabar Gym is a renowned and powerful gym in the Kanto region, a holy land for Fire-type Pokémon trainers."

"That's great! I'm getting more and more excited for the upcoming gym challenge."

"I was wondering whose voice was so tasteless, oh, it's you, Xiaozhi."

Just as Xiaozhi was still filled with anticipation and emotion, a voice that was all too familiar appeared in his ears.

"It's you, our little lickspittle, Mr. Mao."

"Hey, you idiot Ash, don't mention this again!"

As expected, Xiao Mao was immediately enraged.

"Judging from your expectant look, you haven't gotten your eighth badge yet, have you?"

"Let me tell you, I've already got 10 badges. You better not miss out on me at the League Conference."

"Don't speak too soon. I really hope you can meet me at the League Tournament."

Xiao Zhi gave him a sharp retort.

It seems that Gary from the original Indigo League went home earlier than Ash.

Ash didn't bother arguing with Gary any longer; he was eagerly waiting for the ship to dock so he could immediately challenge the gym.

"Speaking of which, you're not really planning to challenge the Crimson Lotus Gym, are you?"

"Although I had a feeling about it, I still have to tell you, you muscle idiot, that the Cinnabar Gym has been a holy place for Fire-type Pokémon trainers for many years now."

"Oh, really?" Xia was shocked and quickly picked up her Kanto region guidebook to take a look.

"The date is from 10 years ago! Sakura-neechan, really, giving me a book from ten years ago."

"Now that hot springs have been discovered, Crimson Island exists as a resort. I see that no one on this ship except you guys is going to challenge the gyms, right? Everyone is just on vacation."

"Besides, based on what I know about you, Ash, you probably haven't booked a hotel, have you?"

Xiao Mao was right; he really hadn't booked a hotel in advance.

"Here's a piece of advice: it's impossible to stay at a Pokémon Center because it's so popular."

After saying that, he turned and left with his girlfriends without looking back.

After sailing for a while, the ship docked at the port of Honglian Island.

Honglian Island is quite large, more than twice the size of a typical large city. The island is dotted with buildings and is bustling with tourists.

"Alright, let's challenge the Crimson Lotus Gym first!"

"Wait a minute, Ash might not be able to challenge the gym." Misty grabbed Ash, who was about to run to the Cinnabar Gym.

"The Crimson Lotus Dojo has moved, and nobody knows where it moved to."

We arrived at the abandoned site of the Crimson Lotus Dojo, where only a dilapidated house remained.

In my memory, Xia Bo was still on Red Lotus Island and had not left.

But Xiao Zhi really couldn't remember where to look for him or where he was now.

I do remember that Ash stayed at the Cinnabar City Gym Leader's inn in the original story, but where can I find that inn?

Does he have to search one by one? There are over a thousand hotels on the whole island. Just thinking about it gives Xiaozhi a headache.

"Where is the place that Fire-type Pokémon trainers once dreamed of?" Misty, holding the map, didn't know either.

"Let me ask you a question: what's that feeling of ice-cold head and hot body?"

A blond old man wearing sunglasses suddenly appeared next to Ash, who was scratching his head.

"Your head is cold, but your body is hot. You're the enemy I beat half to death, right?"

"Oh dear." Upon hearing Xiao Zhi's reply, the old man was speechless. What's wrong with young people these days?

Fortunately, Xiaoxia thought for a while and gave an answer.

"I know the answer to this mystery is an open-air hot spring."