In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

Bakura: ? ? ?

He was certain that he had not misremembered the name Dr. Nanbo.

"Hehe... Vice President Bakura, please don't mind, this is normal procedure. Just call me Dr. Nanbo."

Dr. Nanbo gave an awkward, stiff smile, indicating that he was pretty much used to it.

It's okay for people to talk about his name behind his back.

But whenever I talk to him, I always get his name wrong, and it only gets correct after he corrects me.

Sometimes Dr. Nanbo himself wonders if his name has some kind of magic.

Yes, so Dr. Nanbo is really used to it. He won't get angry if someone calls him by the wrong name; he'll just instinctively roar out.

"The world is indeed full of wonders. Dr. Nanbo, I would like to ask if you have done any research on the power of spirits?"

Bakura shook his head and smiled, then skipped the topic and asked Dr. Nanba.

That's just a side note; what he was most concerned about was Dr. Nanbo's device.

"Of course, Vice President Bakura, you've come to the right person. I've been working on research into whether spirit emotions help with the exertion of power!"

Dr. Nanbo's eyes lit up immediately, and he replied to Bakura with great enthusiasm.

"Oh? Has Dr. Nanba made any progress?" Bakura asked with a slight smile.

"Of course! According to my research, most of the excessive emotional fluctuations will have a certain impact on the power that a spirit can exert!"

"And so far, the most significant effect has been on anger!"

Seeing Bakura's interest, Dr. Nanba's expression became even more excited.

"Vice President Bakura, do you know that anger has the most direct effect on a Pokémon's mind, stimulating it to unleash its full potential? And a special move unleashed under extreme anger will be at least several times stronger!"

Dr. Nanbo stretched out his hands in a frenzy. This was a truly great invention: it allowed people to control their emotions!

Bakura seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this, recalling the battle during the second attack by Kyogre, and the final struggle between Kyogre and Groudon.

Kyogre managed to suppress Groudon! At that moment, Kyogre's emotions were clearly abnormal; he was driven by extreme anger, or perhaps by an extreme obsession, to defeat Groudon.

"Professor Nanbo, won't this kind of emotion have a negative impact on the Pokémon itself?"

Bakura thought for a moment, then asked Dr. Nanba.

“Of course.” Dr. Nanbo’s expression stiffened upon hearing this, then he nodded, a hint of regret in his eyes.

"No matter what kind of emotion it is, if it is pushed to the extreme, it will inevitably affect the mind and body. Anger is no exception. The strength of this effect will vary depending on the duration of the emotion."

"Current data shows that even if anger is increased by 50%, after a period of time, the elves will still be in a state of extreme weakness after their emotions recover from the stimulation."

"Although projects are underway to remove these side effects and improve the situation, the experimental data are not ideal."

Dr. Nanbo sighed helplessly, "Although the emotion manipulation device is a great invention..."

However, the excessive and severe side effects will inevitably limit the use of this device.

"I see... But even so, Dr. Nanbo, you have invented a very powerful device."

Bakura stroked his chin. It seemed that the device was not as perfect as he had imagined.

It's essentially another form of performance-enhancing drug, but with far fewer side effects than traditional performance-enhancing drugs.

Dr. Nanbo wore a humble smile, but the pride in his eyes was still very evident.

But the next moment, Dr. Nanbo's expression froze.

"I am very interested in Dr. Nanbo's project. I wonder if Dr. Nanbo would be interested in switching jobs to develop at my Ether Paradise?"

Bakura 540 looked at Dr. Nanbo with a smile, his tone very relaxed and carefree, showing no guilt whatsoever for poaching his partner.

There's no way around it, the Rockets are truly full of talent, but Etherland isn't.

“…Vice President Bakura, this kind of joke is not funny at all.”

Dr. Nanbo's face twitched slightly. He took two steps back and cautiously looked at Bakura, revealing an ugly smile as he nervously spoke to Bakura.

Damn, I knew this guy wasn't up to no good, but I never expected that the vice president of Ether Paradise had actually taken a liking to me!

"This is no joke~ I'm being very sincere, Dr. Nanbo, won't you give it a serious consideration?"

Bakura narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Dr. Nanba with a half-smile.

"In the Alola region, no one dares to claim to be number one if I say I'm second! In terms of resources, reputation, influence, and connections, I far surpass Team Rocket in the Kanto region."

"Dr. Nanbo, as long as you are willing to become a researcher at Etherland, I, Bakura, can guarantee you that your treatment and status will be far higher than what you would receive at Team Rocket."

"Dr. Nanbo, what do you think?"

Bakura's lips curled into a wicked grin as he looked at the research doctor before him with a dangerous glint in his eyes, like a wolf eyeing a sheep.

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The sound of the waves continued to rise and fall gently, but Dr. Nanbo was now completely absorbed in appreciating the sound of the waves. “Vice Chairman Bakura, you…you are making things difficult for me. I have lived in Kanto for decades and have never thought of developing in other regions.”

Dr. Nanbo's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but after hesitating for a moment, he organized his thoughts and politely declined Bakura's offer.

To be honest, although I don't know what the Ether Paradise is like in Alola, Dr. Nanbo is still very tempted by Bakura's words.

But who knows if this is just empty talk or if it's true?

Dr. Nanbo naturally wouldn't readily believe someone else's one-sided account, especially since...

"Furthermore, if I were to transfer to work at Ether Paradise, Boss Sakaki would not let me off the hook. Vice President Bakura, please forgive my rudeness, but I cannot grant your request."

Dr. Nanbo wore a pained expression; he truly felt that his situation was extremely difficult.

Whether it's Sakaki or Bakura, they are clearly people he can't afford to offend.

But compared to Bakura, it was clearly his current master, Sakaki, who terrified him more.

What a leader cannot tolerate most is the betrayal of his subordinates!

"Dr. Nanbo, don't worry. As long as you agree to join Ether Paradise, Ether Paradise will naturally handle your subsequent problems."

"You can rest assured, Mr. Sakaki can't do anything to you."

"On the contrary, Dr. Nanbo, what I hate most is having my sincere feelings rejected."

Bakura meticulously manicured his nails, a dangerous smile playing on his lips, and slowly raised his head to glance at Dr. Nanba.

It seems this old guy still doesn't know his current position.

"It would be such a pity if someone with such talent were to perish in a shipwreck, don't you think, Dr. Nanbo?"

Bakura's emotionless, icy voice slowly entered Dr. Nanba's ears, causing Dr. Nanba's face to turn pale instantly.

Isn't this a threat? This is a blatant threat!

“This…~” Dr. Nanbo’s forehead was covered in cold sweat. Even someone as quick-witted as him was completely flustered at this moment.

"I understand. I am willing to leave Team Rocket and join Aether Paradise..."

Finally, Dr. Nanbo spoke weakly, looking like a wilted eggplant.

"That's right. A wise bird chooses a good tree to perch on. Dr. Nanbo, believe me, this will be the wisest decision you make in the future."

Bakura smiled, patted Dr. Nanba on the shoulder, and said slowly and earnestly.

"We will provide you with the most advanced instruments and experimental materials. I hope Dr. Nanbo will not let me down."

Dr. Nanbo forced a smile that looked more like a grimace. What else could he do?

"Don't make that face. Once you get to the Alola region, Professor Nanbo, you'll realize that your choice was right."

"Also, don't even think about running away. I've recorded the entire conversation. Do you think Mr. Sakaki will believe you if I edit it and send it to him?"

Then Bakura revealed a meaningful smile, took out a voice recorder, and slowly said to Dr. Nanba.

Dr. Nanbo's expression changed slightly, becoming even more unpleasant.

This guy was even recording it! Holy crap!

If Bakura cuts out the part he refused, then Dr. Nanba will have no way to explain himself.

This guy is really determined to lock himself tightly onto his ship.

"I understand..."

"Great, but you need a plausible reason to leave the Rockets. Here's what you need to do..."

Bakura's smile widened, and he then slowly explained the next steps to Dr. Nanba.

He certainly wouldn't let Dr. Nanbo go directly to Sakaki to resign; there was no doubt that Sakaki wouldn't let Nanbo leave.

Therefore, a good plan is naturally necessary.

……

About half an hour later, Bakura and Dr. Nanba returned to the front shore.

"I won't see you off any further. Have a safe journey, everyone."

Bakura glanced at the numerous hovercraft on the shore, a slight smile playing on his lips, and addressed the Team Rocket members.

It's getting late, and the sky is already close to dusk.

"Thank you, Vice President Bakura. Let's go."

Dr. Nanbo remained calm, then led Team Rocket onto the hovercraft to leave.

"Did those people make any unusual movements just now?"

Watching Dr. Nanba and the others' ship disappear from sight, Bakura whispered a few words to Mew beside him. Mew hesitated for a moment, then nodded, and then disappeared into the shadows.

Then Bakura asked the campfire.

"No, with Suicune and the others around, they don't dare to move," Campfire shook her head, laughing sweetly and cheerfully.

"Okay, that's good. Let's prepare dinner. We'll be staying here for two more days."

Bakura pondered for a moment, then smiled at the campfire.