Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

Many gym trainees, like Xiaoxia, are wearing swimsuits while training their Pokémon.

The girls were all dressed in white, and it was quite a sight to behold.

However, Haoyan didn't have the extra energy to appreciate it at the moment.

He was looking at a map of Cerulean City, studying Mewtwo's location.

Before long, Xiaoxia had received the initial information and rushed back to Haoyan's side to report the intelligence she had gathered.

"Haoyan, I've questioned several people who were there at the time."

"They all say that after leaving Cerulean City, that Mewtwo flew off in the northwest direction of Cerulean City."

"Furthermore, earlier today, Team Rocket was spotted in Cerulean City, heading northwest of the city."

"Northwest direction?" Hao Yan muttered to himself, his gaze fixed on the map in his hand.

"Judging from the footage seen on TV at the time, Mewtwo was likely captured by Team Rocket, which is why it created a tornado to escape."

"Then it is very likely that he is injured, and the injury may even be quite serious."

"Logically, he should have looked for a place to hide and recover his damaged strength and energy."

"Based on Xiaoxia's information, it's in the northwest of Cerulean City..."

Haoyan quickly circled a location on the map.

Therefore, it is highly likely that Mewtwo is hiding in Cerulean Cave, not far from Cerulean City.

With that in mind, Haoyan went through his thoughts again.

After confirming everything was in order, we prepared to depart.

... ...

"Haoyan, wait a minute, I'll go with you!"

"I'm your like-minded partner!"

"Moreover, as the Gym Leader of Cerulean Cave, I have been to Cerulean Cave several times and am relatively familiar with the terrain."

Xiaoxia had changed out of her swimsuit and put on a jacket.

"Alright, let's go then."

Even though Misty is a young gym leader, she is stronger than Crimson and Green, who are still growing.

Although Haoyan didn't expect them to accomplish anything significant.

But if we can deal with the Rockets' minor grunts, then we'll consider our mission accomplished.

Afterwards, Haoyan carried Xiaoxia, and Qinglv carried Chihong, heading towards Hualan Cave.

... ...

Chapter 179 Banjiras Guards the Door

Cerulean Cave is not far from Cerulean City, only 15 kilometers away.

It is located in a remote area and has no particularly unique environment.

Therefore, there aren't many people coming and going.

From afar, Haoyan, riding on his Charizard, could already see Team Rocket at the cave entrance.

"This is it."

The few Team Rocket members who remained behind summoned their Pokémon as soon as they saw someone approaching.

He glared at Haoyan and the others with an unfriendly expression.

Most of the Pokémon used by Team Rocket are native to the Kanto region.

Rattata, Arbok, Nidoking, Pidgeot, Beedrill, Crobat.

It's clear that these Rockets players are high-level players.

The Pokémon they used were all of relatively high level.

It's probably between level 38 and 40.

Furthermore, judging from the Poké Balls they wore on their waists, each of them carried three Pokémon.

In terms of strength, he is no less than an elite trainer.

One of the blond Team Rocket members was probably the highest-ranking member in the group.

Upon seeing Haoyan and the others in the air, he immediately shouted, "Our Team Rocket is here on business. Anyone who is not important, get out of the way!"

"Get out of the way?" Hao Yan was dismissive of these weak Team Rocket members.

They threw a Poké Ball towards the entrance of the cave where Team Rocket was located.

After the red light faded, the 12-meter-tall Bangilas appeared in front of the Rockets.

"Little S, Iron Tail."

"Bang! Bang!" (Please correct the pronunciation. Several readers have told me that this is how Tyranitar makes that sound.)

With a powerful thrust of its waist, Tyranitar swept its thick, long tail, studded with rock spikes, across the surrounding area.

It swept across a large area instantly, and those swept away were severely injured.

One of the Rockets members was unable to dodge in time and was pierced through the chest by the spikes on Tyranitar's tail.

He collapsed on the spot.

If it weren't for the fact that this is the entrance to the cave, and the concern that an earthquake might cause changes to the cave,

Hao Yan immediately had Tyranitar use the wide-area damage skill Earthquake.

However, these Rockets players truly deserve to be called the elite members of the Rockets team.

Despite being afraid of the enormous size of Bangilas, they did not retreat.

Tyranitar's attack was powerful, but it only hit some of the Pokémon on the ground.

Because they want to catch up with Mewtwo, many of the Pokémon Team Rocket brought this time are capable of flight.

"Roar! Roar!" The Charizard carried Haoyan and Xiaoxia to a steady landing.

As soon as it landed, it opened its mouth and spewed out a stream of flame with a distinct reddish-gold hue, aiming it at a large bee.

Charizard's attack was swift, and Beedrill didn't have time to dodge. Its thin, cicada-like wings were instantly burned away.

He lay on the ground, his eyes darting around, incapacitated.

Taking advantage of this lull, Qinglv also commanded his Charizard to land.

With Benjiras in charge, the Rockets players didn't dare to attack.

Hao Yan casually released Lucario and Gardevoir.

He said to Bangiras, "Little Shooter, I'm leaving this to you."

"Don't let Team Rocket into the cave."

"Ban! Ban!" Bangiras responded with a domineering voice.

A pair of sharp eyes stared at the Rockets players around him.

Hao Yan turned to the green and red figures that had landed and said, "You two stay here with Banjilas and guard this place. If anything happens, call me immediately."

Qinglv and Chihong knew their own level; compared to Haoyan, they were simply not in the same league.

He nodded willingly and, together with Bangilas, took on the task of guarding the goal.

"Xiaoxia, follow me into the cave," Haoyan said to Xiaoxia.

"Okay!" Xiaoxia nodded repeatedly.

She originally thought that her skill level had improved considerably after this period of training.

But when he saw Hao Yan's Tyranitar, which was twelve meters tall and exuded a terrifying aura...

Only then did she realize that her strength was far inferior to Haoyan's.

"Alright, let's go." Haoyan took the lead and entered the cave.

They completely ignored the Rockets players outside.

... ...

As soon as Hao Yan left, the Rocket Team members felt like they were invincible again.

After all, there are Pokémon with trainers and Pokémon without trainers.

Their combat capabilities are worlds apart.

Moreover, in terms of numbers, they have an absolute advantage.

They all commanded their Pokémon to launch an attack.

Indeed, Pokémon without a trainer's guidance will experience a significant drop in combat strength.

But the reason Hao Yan dared to leave Bangiras here to guard the goal was because he was not afraid at all.

Could their weak Pokémon possibly harm Tyranitar?

How can it be!

Tyranitar, as the main fighting force, constantly swung his tail, sweeping away any opponents who dared to approach.

Blue and Red, their Pokémon aren't very strong, but they're still capable of serving as support team members.

... ...

As time went on, Team Rocket, who were guarding outside the cave, discovered that they were no match for Tyranitar.

Tyranitar was thick-skinned and tough, and Radamanthys's sharp teeth nearly broke through his rock armor.

Arbok tried to inject venom into Tyranitar using its fangs, but it couldn't even bite through Tyranitar's skin and was completely helpless.

Nidoran is out of the question.

How dare King Mindos, who is only 1.4 meters tall, provoke Tyranitar, who is nearly 9 times taller than him?