In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

But how is that possible?

Three top executives and four generals—according to intelligence, Team Rocket only has these seven high-ranking executives in the Kanto region. Could it be the three highly mysterious top executives?

But that shouldn't be the case. Although there is indeed no detailed information on the three top cadres, how could their strength be so great?

How could the four generals still be on equal footing with the three top cadres?

Yu Longdu's face was extremely ugly, his eyes flickering. He had always thought that victory was in his grasp, but it turned out that it was just wishful thinking all along.

"It seems he's having a lot of fun, and it's almost time."

Sakaki gazed at the beautiful dragon meteor streaking across the sky, slightly adjusted his black bowler hat, and glanced at the watch on his wrist.

A faint smile appeared on his lips as Sakaki turned to leave.

"Trying to leave? You Rockets maggot, you think you can just walk away?"

Seeing Sakaki's actions, Wataru's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and in front of him... 14

At the same time, dense black destructive energy accumulated in the mouths of both Dragonite and Dragonair.

"I'm just here to say hello, Yulongdu. Our game has only just begun."

Sakaki turned his head slightly, his cold eyes sending chills down one's spine. Lance hated Team Rocket.

But didn't Sakaki also see Lance as a detestable obstacle?

"The Kanto Elite Four, Team Rocket will crush you one by one."

"Just you wait and see, Dragon Crossing!"

Giovanni's words vanished in the explosion of two destructive beams, but Giovanni's figure, holding Beedrill, was carried away into the distance by Beedrill.

"Crush us? Heh... Hahaha~"

Yulongdu stared coldly at Sakaki's retreating figure as it slowly disappeared from sight, his indifferent chuckle eventually transforming into a wild, arrogant laugh.

He burst into manic laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke he had ever heard in his life.

"Dirty, stinking rat! Let's see who wins!"

After a long while, under the continuous downpour, Yu Longdu's cold laughter rang out, word by word.

……

"Rescue team! Over here!"

"Report to the captain, the wounded here are in extremely serious condition. Please send reinforcements immediately."

"All damaged areas have been inspected, and no civilians were found."

The battle finally came to an end, and the heavy rain gradually stopped. Rainbow City police and medical personnel continued to clean up the battlefield.

"King Kona, King Sheba, are you two alright?"

Rika glanced around and then noticed Kona leaning weakly against the wall, before looking worriedly at Shiba sitting on the ground.

"It's nothing, just some minor injuries."

Kona glanced at Rika and replied casually, but her eyes behind her glasses were extremely gloomy.

He got away again! That guy got away again!

The attack range of that Dragon Star Cluster from the Dragon Balut was too large, and its power was simply too great.

With their own lives hanging in the balance, Shiba and Kona were unable to stop Bakura any longer and could only watch helplessly as he disappeared from sight.

A fossil pterosaur landed, and Lance jumped off its back. He frowned slightly when he saw that Shiba and Kona were in a rather disheveled state.

"Let's go back to the league. The Rockets' strength needs to be redefined."

Kona glanced at Lancelot and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, Yulongdu remained silent. It seemed that the Rockets had indeed produced a truly new powerhouse.

……

In a clearing in a dense forest outside Rainbow City, Bakura and Deoxys were clearly visible.

Instant teleportation.

"Lord Bakura, are you alright?"

Upon seeing Bakura appear, Campfire immediately stepped forward to inquire.

"I'm fine. Shiba and Kona are no match for me."

Bakura shook his head and smiled, then carefully examined Bonfire Girl. Although her Team Rocket uniform was a bit wrinkled, she wasn't injured.

And Little Blue...

The girl was squatting under a tree, hugging her knees, looking gloomy and hopeless.

"Thank you so much for your help, Mr. Bakura. Otherwise... we would probably have been wiped out as a whole."

Apollo stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Bakura, saying, "If it weren't for Bakura's intervention, he would probably already be in jail by the League."

"It's only right for partners to help each other, but unfortunately, Athena and Lance have probably already been captured."

Bakura smiled nonchalantly, then sighed with some regret, as if blaming himself for failing to rescue the two.

"Mr. Bakura, please don't blame yourself. No one expected that the alliance would set up an ambush today."

A deep, magnetic voice suddenly rang out, and Sakaki took off his black bowler hat and slowly walked over.

"Boss!" Apollo called out excitedly. Although they had already made contact, he was truly relieved to see that Sakaki was alright.

Boss? The leader of Team Rocket?

Xiao Lan looked up when she heard the voice, and was stunned when she saw Giovanni's face. It was Giovanni, the Gym Leader of Viridian Dojo!

This person is actually the leader of the Rockets?

"Mr. Sakaki, seeing you safe and sound really puts my mind at ease."

Bakura turned to look at Sakaki and said with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern and assistance, Mr. Bakura. Here is the reward I promised you."

Sakaki smiled faintly and handed an envelope to Bakura.

Bakura opened it and glanced at it; it was a rather simple map, with a circle marking one of the locations. 200

That must be where the articulated birds roost.

"But I really didn't expect the league to take the Rockets so seriously. They actually sent three of their stars to this operation. Mr. Sakaki, you'd better keep your moves to a minimum lately."

Bakura put the map in his pocket, then glanced at Sakaki and kindly reminded him.

“That’s natural; we do need to lie low for a while.” Sakaki nodded; he understood this perfectly well.

Sakaki frowned slightly as he pondered, not understanding why the League would send three Elite Four members to Rainbow City.

According to intelligence, this operation was likely initiated by Yulongdu on his own initiative.

Given Lance's arrogant personality, he wouldn't have been able to bring Kona and Shiba here if it were just a large base.

Or perhaps they received advance warning before setting up the ambush.

Sakaki narrowed his eyes slightly. Was there a mole?

"However, I must take my leave now. I have many matters to attend to upon my return. It was a pleasure working with you, Mr. Bakura."

After thinking for a moment, Sakaki decided to put those thoughts aside for now and extended his hand to Bakura with a faint smile.

"Happy to cooperate!"

Bakura's lips curled into a slight smile as he grasped Sakaki's hand.

Of course, it was a pleasure working together!

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Chapter 21: Let's give the alliance some time, Wataru (Please subscribe to all chapters)

"The Gym Leader of Viridian City, Giovanni, is actually the leader of Team Rocket!"

As Sakaki and Apollo disappeared from sight, Xiao Lan was still somewhat shocked. So, the source of the Rockets' troubles had always lived under the public eye, right under the league's nose?

"What's so surprising? You think the league is that clean?"

Bakura chuckled softly and spoke slowly to Xiaolan.

While Giovanni's abilities are undeniable, if the League hadn't been so corrupt, there wouldn't be four League members in the Kanto region.

Thinking of this, Bakura pondered for a moment. Perhaps the most harmonious time for a huge power structure is when it is first established.

But under the relentless erosion of time, the desires in people's hearts can also quietly spread with the rise of power.

The Alola League needs to come up with some ideas; at the very least, they need to prevent those bad apples from getting into the league's management.

“But…” Xiao Lan frowned upon hearing this, hesitated, and then sighed softly.

Yes, she understands the darkness of this world better than most people.

Even the Pokémon League, the largest power center in the world, couldn't avoid it.

"Alright, let's go. It's time to go back and change our appearance."

Bakura released Deoxys, turned to look at Rainbow City, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Using Deoxys' teleportation ability, the three returned to their hotel room and prepared to remove their makeup.

"Hey! When are you going to tell me where my parents are?" Xiao Lan's dissatisfied voice came from the bathroom as she showered.

Because her appearance was changed using Ditto, Blue doesn't need the tedious makeup removal process that Bakura does.

However, she was soaked to the bone from the battle and needed to take a shower.

"Don't worry, I'll tell you when the time comes."

Bakura replied calmly that Xiao Lan had too many thoughts on her mind, and he naturally wouldn't reveal his hand so quickly.

"Hmph!" Little Blue snorted, her little face scrunched up in displeasure.