Elf: Who told him to be an investigator!

Chapter 347 You don't seem to be the capture team, do you?

The capture team's base is located in a desert in the Ore region, surrounded by no towns or idle people. Only the capture team's massive steel base stands there.

"Hahaha! Zeki, what a look you have!"

Since the intention was to impersonate one of Disju's close subordinates, the signature red and white afro hairstyle of his men was naturally indispensable. Ze Shu was currently trying on such an afro.

As for where this afro came from?

The Ore region simply does not have the resources to manufacture one from scratch.

So, they had no choice but to make the sacrifice of Disjui and his two subordinates, Diszhong and Qiu Wansui, who, amidst their desperate and tearful gazes, had their red and white afros completely cut off intact. They then asked Xiao Lan to sew the afros onto a hat so that the afros could be worn.

If it were a normal hairstyle, the fact that it was sewn onto the hat would be immediately obvious. But this is an afro, so voluminous that it almost completely covers up the fake details.

The way it looks when worn is really a bit comical.

Sure enough, Higana was pointing at him, laughing loudly.

Faced with the ridicule, Ze Shu rubbed his head, then took out an afro hat and put it on Xi Jiana as well.

In an instant, Higana's mocking expression froze.

"I...I want to wear one too! ∑(°□°):?!"

"Yes, that's right."

Ze Shu smiled and nodded.

Then, with a "click," Xiao Lan picked up her camera and took a picture of the frozen Xijiana, giggling, "Got it! Xijiana's hilarious afro!"

Higana blushed, pointing at the two people in front of her with tears welling up in her eyes: "You two are wearing afros too! Why don't you take pictures of yourselves, why do you have to take pictures of me?!"

Xiao Lan: "Hmm..."

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She smiled as she looked at Ze Shu, who was propping up his wobbly, frizzy head, then glanced at the same style of headdress she was wearing. Now, all three of them had this comical look.

I don't know what kind of aesthetic Disju has, that he actually likes this kind of afro.

"But let's take a picture together! Let's take a picture of our afros together! To commemorate this!" she suddenly suggested.

"What's so memorable about this..." Higana muttered, but still obediently moved closer to the two of them.

So, amidst the vast expanse of yellow sand near the capture team's base, the three of them posed for a group photo, all sporting comical red and white afro hairstyles. A dreamy creature sat curiously on Ze Shu's shoulder.

"Why are you here? Weren't you playing on the spaceship?" Ze Shu asked in surprise upon seeing the dream appear in person.

Because of the harsh environment of Orei, he left the "small ones" like Vulpix, Mew, and Hoopa on his spaceship, which was stationed in the waters outside Orei, and only carried some Pokémon with him that had combat power.

【Hmph! Can't I come and see you, Zeshu, even though I'm a dream?】 Dream turned her head away.

"Of course you can. And you've come at just the right time, Dream."

【Hmm? What's just right?】

It just so happens that Ze Shu's afro hairstyle just won't stay on properly; it keeps wobbling and makes it difficult for him to move around.

Ze Shu simply stopped wearing it, threw away the afro, grabbed the pink, fluffy kitten's body, and said, "Transform!"

Dreamlike exclaimed in surprise: "Nonsense?!"

Ze Shu: "Transform into what? Of course, I'll ask the ever-changing Dream to turn into this afro. What, you think you'd turn into a gentle catgirl? What good would that do?"

Put on the afro hairstyle that appeared in the dream and approach the capture team's base.

"Who goes there!"

The lookout at the entrance to the capture team's base warned them warily.

Team Rocket was controlling Team Capture inside, while he, a henchman of Team Rocket, was keeping watch outside. Upon seeing the newcomer, he couldn't help but tense up.

"Me? Who are you?" Higana stepped forward, sneered, and raised her frizzy, almost bouncing, afro. Mimicking the foolishness of Disju's men, she became arrogant and domineering. "What kind of gatekeeper are you! You don't even recognize me, a high-ranking general under Disju, a high-ranking member of the Shadow Organization? Let us in right now!"

"Or are you doubting my abilities? Hmph!"

She raised her hand and released the Monster Jaw Dragon, which roared in fury, displaying considerable power.

Who knows who this Disju is? Is he as good as Boss Sakaki?

The Rockets' underlings were bewildered and intimidated.

"I...I'll go and inform them!" he said.

"Hmph! You still need to report? Go on!" Higana kept her head up, arrogantly looking down at people with her chin, until the person turned and entered the capture team's base, her posture remained unchanged.

But after remaining in that position for a while...

Her voice rang out in shame.

"Ze Shu, Ze Shu, Xiao Lan, Xiao Lan, quick! Quick! Help me hold this up! Damn it! This afro is too heavy... I can't straighten my head! I feel like my neck is going to break!"

Ze Shu: "————"

Xiao Lan: "————"

Before Xijiana could recover from her shock, a green-haired guy walked out of the team's base.

He beamed, glanced at the formidable-looking Hazelfalcon, and leaned closer: "Oh, it's you guys from Shadow! I'm Lan... Ross, the newly promoted executive of the Acquisition Team! Welcome to our inspection!"

Higana kept a straight face, carefully keeping her head still to maintain her balance: "Okay! Rotten Screw! Your name is really weird."

What a lousy screw!

What I want to say is that my name is Ross!

This guy from the Shadow Organization looks impressive, but he's got the brains of an idiot!

Lance was filled with mixed emotions, but he maintained a smile as he led the three into the capture team's base.

Now, the entire capture team base has been taken over by Team Rocket, and all personnel have been detained somewhere.

If those three fools from the Shadow Organization enter the base and fall into Team Rocket's ambush, it will be a great achievement for Lance!

Lance was originally an unremarkable member of the Rockets' executives. He was good at using polite language to build good relationships with his colleagues, but his combat strength was also the lowest. He only managed to secure his executive position by relying on his "ruthlessness" and "cunning".

Back when Team Rocket was full of talented players, he was once sent to the Slowpoke Well in Johto to miserably cut off Slowpoke tails day after day.

But now, thanks to that investigator, all the Rockets' talents have been imprisoned! Lord Lance is finally going to accompany Boss Giovanni on this business trip to the Ore region to carry out the conquest operation! Of course, he's going to do a great job to show Boss Giovanni!

This time, they captured the team's base and also eliminated this visitor from the Shadow Organization.

I can't even imagine what he'll accomplish next!

Who knows, we might be able to bring that investigator's head right to Boss Sakaki's face!

Hehehe...

Lance was having a wonderful time imagining things.

"This raiding squad leader looks so stupid, he's drooling. Does he have an IQ problem?" Higana whispered to Zeshu.

Lance: "————"

He heard it!

You're the idiot! Your whole head is full of idiots!

Lance was inwardly annoyed, but he forced a smile and pretended not to hear, then began to speak: "The three of you, what brings you to our raiding party?"

Higana was a little confused: "Well..."

Ze Shu coughed twice and said coldly, "Hmph! Our boss is very dissatisfied with you!"

Lance paused, maintaining a forced smile: "Then... what exactly are you dissatisfied with?"

Ze Shu: "Your team hasn't sent us much cargo during this time! That's why Boss Disju sent us here to supervise you!"

Lance hesitated, "This..."

Ze Shu interrupted him, saying, "Where are you taking us? Don't say anything more! Now! Immediately! Take us to your 'warehouse,' we want to see the results of your raids!"

Lance was dumbfounded.

They had only occupied and seized the warehouse for a short time, and didn't even know where it was.

"Everyone, wait a moment!" Lance urged. "I'll take you to the lounge now. There's plenty of good food and drinks inside. We're almost there. Look, this is it. As for the warehouse, we still need to prepare..."

Ha, once the three of you enter the lounge, it's like you've entered Team Rocket's ambush. Even if you were to be afflicted with Ho-Oh's feathers, you wouldn't be able to escape!

Can....

"You mean this is the lounge?"

Xiao Lan pointed suspiciously at the signboard that read "Relaxation Room" in front of her.

There are indeed three characters on it.

1. [Interrogation Room]

After seeing it clearly, Lance broke out in a cold sweat.

broken!

How could he have left such a flaw!

In their haste, they hadn't bothered to survey the ambush site. Naturally, they didn't notice the plaque hidden above, seemingly blending into its surroundings.

If his true strength is discovered, he'll be in danger, especially if all three of them have Pokémon like that Tyranitar. Even though Team Rocket has taken over the area, and things could turn ugly, those three with afro haircuts definitely won't escape. But if a conflict breaks out, Lance, being the closest, will undoubtedly be the first to be fiercely attacked—something Lance doesn't want to accept.

Having already accomplished the task of capturing the enemy, he was naturally unwilling to suffer serious injuries here.

Just as Lance was thinking of a response, Ze Shu suddenly exclaimed, "I see! You've converted the interrogation room into a rest area. Well, interrogating prisoners requires a lot of physical strength, so naturally there's plenty of good food and drink kept in there! You're so thoughtful!"

Lance nodded repeatedly, as if grasping at a lifeline: "Yes! Yes! That's exactly it! That's what I think!"

What's right about what? This person actually went on and on about it.

Ze Shu paused, re-examining this so-called leader of the seizure team.

It's highly suspicious.

"I see!" Higana nodded in realization, as if Ze Shu's words had dispelled her doubts. "I knew it! There's good food in the interrogation room! It's been so hot in this Ore region! How could I possibly suspect you!"

Ze Shu:

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You idiot, you actually believed that!

[It's delicious! It's delicious! Hurry! Ze Shu, take me inside!] Ze Shu's afro was swaying slightly.

Ze Shu: "————"

No way, you actually believe in fantasy?!

"Of course there's good food, let's go in! Let our team treat you properly!" Lance said hurriedly, then looked at the Tyranitar that had been following behind Hilaria, "Of course, let's put the Pokémon away first. The interrogation room is a bit small and not suitable for a Pokémon as big as you."

"OK!"

Higana recalled the Jaw Dragon, and the silly girl went inside first.

Ze Shu and Xiao Lan didn't move.

Lance looked at the two of them, who were hesitant, and wanted to urge them on.

But before he could speak, a sudden scream of "Ahhh—" came from the interrogation room. The screams were intermittent, filled with panic and numbness.

"Boss Lance, the target has been secured!" came the report from inside.

Lance: "

Why are these men in such a hurry?! There are still people behind them who haven't been controlled!

However, since the attack had already begun, Lance hardened his heart and, looking at the other two who had not yet entered the interrogation room, suddenly took out a Poké Ball and threw it—since the trainer who controlled the Tyranitar had been controlled, these two probably wouldn't be able to resist much even if they did!

but.

Just as his Crobat emerged from the Poké Ball and was about to pounce forward, a vicious cross-shaped poison blade was launched from behind!

Ze Shu turned around, reached out and grabbed the cross-bat's wing, then used the momentum of the cross-bat's lunge to slam it hard to the ground.

With a loud "smack," the X-shaped banner struck the steel floor of the capture team's base. The impact sent the bat twitching in a daze, and its attack vanished without a trace.

Lance: "????"

He stared blankly at the scene, completely stunned.

But Ze Shu wouldn't give him a moment's rest. He grabbed his afro. "The afro was melting rapidly," instantly turning into a pink kitten.

Dreamy indignantly raised a little finger at Lance.

【Aaaaaah! You actually tricked Fantasy Westward Journey! You wicked bastard, fly away!】

Given the current situation, the "delicious food and drinks" in the interrogation room were clearly a lie, which made Dream very angry. It felt that the delicious food that was about to be in its mouth had flown away.

In his anger, Dream's mental power increased considerably.

Under its control, Lance flew up and then crashed to the ground, then flew up again and crashed to the ground again. This happened three times, making Lance feel like the world was upside down, before Dream stopped what it was doing.

It's not because it's had enough of being broken, but...

It was tired.

[Huff huff huff! Let me catch my breath before I deal with you, you liar!]

"Boss Lance! What's going on outside!" A concerned voice came from the interrogation room. Only a few seconds had passed between Higana's scream and Lance being subdued; they hadn't even had time to react.

"Your leader, Lance, has also been brought under control."

Lance, the leader, was clearly unable to answer, so Ze Shu answered for him.

The other party remained silent for ten seconds.

Then, scattered footsteps came from inside. A dozen or so people filed out, each carrying a Pokémon.

In that short time, Higana had been tied up and dragged out.

Her afro was askew, and her face was contorted with rage: "You shameless bastards! How dare you use electricity to ambush me, Queen Higana! Let me go if you dare, I, Queen Higana, can take you all down with one hand!"

But no one paid any attention to her.

The guys who came out only had eyes for Lance, who was still dazed from the fall: "Boss Lance!!"

"Lance? I hadn't noticed him before." Ze Shu looked at the people who came out with interest. "You guys don't seem to be the raiding team, do you?"

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