Elf: Starts with small diamonds, then mutates into Diancie.

For Mewtwo, a peaceful life is its current pursuit and ideal. Mewtwo does not want to be exposed to the world and attract organizations like Team Rocket to search for it again.

However, if it's Su Hao's request...

This human being has

It is no less passionate and loves Pokémon than the boy who once helped it find meaning in its life.

If it were him, Mewtwo would be able to trust him and want to lend him its power.

Mewtwo placed its hand on Su Hao's hand and said, word by word, "No problem. This time, I entrust my power to you."

...............Around the Tree of Beginning................

Countless intricate, spider-like machines climb the surface of the Tree of Origin, appearing from a distance as a giant black dragon gnawing at the tree from its roots.

Logically, given the scale of the attack and the fact that it was daytime, the nearby Ordron Castle should have been able to observe the unusual activity of the Tree of Beginning and then request assistance from the Pokémon League.

Even with thick clouds surrounding the Tree of Origin, it should still be visible.

All of this is thanks to the new type of weapon developed by a Rocket Team research lab led by Athena—the Visual Concealer.

As its name suggests, it can completely deceive human vision, and even various cameras and other objects cannot observe anything inside the visually concealed device.

It is a true information warfare weapon that was created by utilizing a series of combined technologies such as light refraction.

Currently, this is the only machine in the entire Rockets organization, and once it's destroyed, it will be difficult to replicate.

A massive technology tower, as imposing as a defensive tower, stood not far from the Tree of Origin. Its spire continuously emitted energy into the air, transforming into a light shield that enveloped the vicinity of the Tree of Origin.

A number of Team Rocket soldiers and guardians had gathered near the tower, including Athena, one of Team Rocket's senior officers who had successfully escaped after fighting the Kanto Elite Four.

At this moment, Athena sat regally on her throne.

There was another jade throne around her, which was left by Apollo when he led the team into the interior of the Tree of Origin.

The Rockets' senior executives are not limited to Athena and her three companions, but when it comes to the Rockets' senior executives, the first people that come to mind are Apollo, Athena, Lance, and Lambda.

Athena was very anxious.

Ever since Lance inexplicably suffered a defeat at Mt. Tsukimi, he was not only arrested and imprisoned in the most heavily guarded prison in the Pokémon League, but he was also guarded by that old hag.

It will be difficult for the Rockets to pull some strings to get him out of trouble, at least not in the short term.

The Storm Project must proceed smoothly, and now the task of gathering energy falls to Athena and Apollo.

After consulting with Apollo, they unanimously set their sights on the Tree of Origin, an ancient tree with vast energy reserves.

Athena thought it was nothing serious; it was just about drawing some energy and capturing three legendary Pokémon.

So she didn't even inform Sakaki; all she had to do after completing the mission was to go back and report the results.

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Mewtwo, Mew.

Strictly speaking, what the Rockets found was a dreamlike eyelash fossil, a fossil!

Therefore, Mewtwo should not be considered a child of Yggdrasil.

At most, they're related by marriage.

Chapter 384 Athena

"Hehehe, of the three legendary Titans, only Registeel and Regice remain."

Athena touched the corner of her bright red, moist lips, a sickly blush appearing on her face.

This trip not only yielded a massive energy source sufficient to advance the Storm Project, but also captured three Divine Pillars with strength at least at the Elite Four level. Boss Giovanni must be very happy.

"Hey, Jinmu."

Athena suddenly remembered something and stepped on the back of the Team Rocket soldier who was lying under the throne as a footrest with her high-heeled foot.

"What are your orders, Lady Athena?"

If Ash and his friends were here now, they would definitely recognize that the Team Rocket soldier, Jinmu, who was acting as a footrest, was the one who locked them in the iron cage.

"How are those kids and the adventurers doing? What are your plans for them?"

“Them…” Jinmu’s flushed face froze. He thought that Lady Athena was going to give him a reward.

However, Jinmu still dutifully replied, "We intimidated them, but once Team Rocket leaves, without Pokémon to defend themselves, they'll probably be torn to shreds by the angry wild Pokémon inside the Tree of Beginning, right?"

"Oh, and what about their Pokémon?" Athena asked casually.

She doesn't care about the lives of those brats, but the adventurers are valuable; she could consider taking them along to extort money from her team when she leaves.

Jinmu chuckled: "Those that can be retrieved into Poké Balls are already locked inside. They'll be taken back to headquarters for brainwashing and training when we leave."

"Idiot!" Athena kicked Jinmu over, her expression extremely impatient. "What I wanted to ask is how that Elite Four-level Lucario is doing."

Athena was very interested in Lucario, which was following the kids. After capturing it and training it and brainwashing it twice, she might be able to get the Pokémon with a sense of justice to serve her.

That way... we can properly retaliate against that awful, ugly woman who used ice.

Athena could already picture the woman's miserable expression when her Cloyster, Sea Lion, and Laplace were all defeated by Lucario.

Jinmu wasn't annoyed. He got up, bent down slightly, and said, "As for that Lucario, it's currently bound by an energy field. It's just waiting to be taken back to headquarters for you to train."

"Not bad." Athena touched the manicure she had specially done before the mission, and her irritable mood instantly improved.

"Has Apollo, who has entered the Tree of Origin, replied?"

"No reply yet, but the two of them and the talking cat have disappeared. Should we go look for them?"

"No need. Those two are special talents specially taken care of by Boss Sakaki. Team Rocket's operation is so smooth thanks to the funds secretly provided by the Kojiro family... As for Musashi... she is, after all, that person's daughter."

"Boss Sakaki said that as long as nothing major happens, let them do as they please."

"Yes."

Not long ago...

There were no guards around the iron cage where Ash and his friends were imprisoned, as if they were certain that they had no way to escape. There was only one person guarding the entrance at a distance.

At this moment, the stealthy arrival of three figures startled Xiao Gang.

"You are... Team Rocket!?"

Xiao Gang, who had been squinting, almost opened his eyes wide. How could the Rockets trio be here?!

Ash and the others were also startled. What were these three guys up to?

"Shh! The kitties are here to take you out, don't talk, okay!"

With a golden coin on its head, Meowth, which walks upright and speaks human language, looked outside guiltily, telling Ash and his friends to keep their voices down.

"We always felt that something was wrong with this. The Tree of Beginning should have a deep connection with the world. Our Team Rocket shouldn't be focusing on this."

"First comes the world, then you can conquer it!"

Kojiro and Musashi spoke one after the other.

As they spoke, they took out a small lock-picking tool and easily opened the iron cage, releasing Xiao Zhi and his friends.

"These are your Poké Balls, but that Lucario is too conspicuous, so the Meowths can't bring it out!"

Meow handed the suitcase he had been carrying to Ash.

Ash and Chidori exchanged a glance. After Chidori confirmed that everything was alright, Ash carefully opened the suitcase, inside which were the Poké Balls that had been stolen from them.

After Ash, May, Brock, and Chitose retrieved their Poké Balls, they looked gratefully at the Team Rocket trio.

Ash said, "Thank you, Team Rocket."

Then, he anxiously looked up at the Tree of Beginning above, where Pikachu was, but Lucario was still being held captive by those bad guys...

Pikachu is Ash's most important partner, and he has to find it, but abandoning Lucario is also unacceptable to Ash.

At this moment, he was caught in a dilemma.

Kojiro seemed to sense Ash's worry and said in a deep voice, "We'll find a way to make Lucario escape, but we can't show ourselves at the Tree of Beginning. We'll leave that to you!"

Meowth patted its chest, looking like it was completely wrapped up in its arms, and said, "That's right, we'll take care of Lucario!"

"Then I'll trouble you!"

After hesitating for a moment, Ash chose to trust Team Rocket and led the four of them toward the entrance to the Tree of Beginning behind them.

He's going to find Pikachu and stop Team Rocket's plot.

Kojiro, Jessie, and Meowth stood with their hands on their hips, watching Ash and his friends leave. Jessie stretched and said, "Let's go, let's figure out a way to let that Lucario go!"

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Without further ado, after sharing all the information he knew about the Tree of Beginning with Mewtwo, Su Hao recalled all the Pokémon into their Poké Balls, so that Mewtwo could teleport him even faster.

Su Hao put on the Super Gloves and then the Z-Bracelet on his wrist. He looked at Mewtwo seriously and said, "I'm ready. Let's go!"

"Okay." Chao Meng nodded slightly and placed her hand on Su Hao's waist. This method of increasing the contact area would allow her to teleport people a greater distance.

A flash of light appeared as Su Hao and Mewtwo vanished from the research room.

After several teleportations that changed their perspectives, Su Hao and Mewtwo arrived at the outer edge of the Tree of Beginning in just three minutes.

This is the edge of the forest, and the crystals shimmering with a faint green light indicate that this is near the Tree of Origin.