In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

Xiao Zhi still remembers what the expressionless woman said to him after he failed the challenge.

'You're too weak. You're so clumsy and disorganized even in a match. You're completely unqualified.'

This really infuriated Ash!

"...Although Ghost-type is super effective against Psychic-type, you might as well try to catch a Dark-type."

Bakura was taken aback by what he heard, and said with a slightly strange expression, "You think you can defeat Sabrina by capturing a Ghost-type Pokémon? You're dreaming!"

Besides, the true natural counter to Psychic types is Dark types.

While Ghost-type moves are super effective against Psychic-type moves, Ghost-type moves are not resistant to Psychic-type moves.

Given Ash's skill level, even if he had a Gengar, he probably wouldn't be able to get the Goldenrod Gym Badge.

"Scott is one of the strongest Gym Leaders in the Kanto region. It won't be easy to defeat her with just a Ghost-type Pokémon."

Bakura shook his head and said tactfully that, apart from Pewter City and Cerulean City, the gym leaders in the Kanto region are generally quite strong.

Especially in the Saffron Gym, Sabrina's strength is among the strongest in the anime, games, and special episodes.

Throughout the entire Kanto region, aside from Sakaki and Blaine, Sabrina is the strongest.

Although the later Johto Elite Four member, Okita, was strong, his poison-type attacks were countered by Sabrina, who was also an extremely powerful psychic.

"I remember the most famous Ghost-type Pokémon in Kanto is Gengar, right? But Gengar is also a Poison-type Pokémon, and it's also weak to Psychic-type Pokémon."

Lillie touched her chin, a thoughtful look on her delicate face.

Ghost-type Pokémon are not weak to Psychic-type Pokémon, but Gengar's Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Psychic-type Pokémon. So, does it make any difference whether you catch a Ghost-type Pokémon or not?

"We've thought of that too, but there aren't any Dark-type Pokémon in Kanto..."

Brock said with a wry smile that if there were any Dark-type Pokémon, he would have already suggested that Ash catch one.

"Ughhhhh! I really hate Psychic-types!" Ash rubbed his hair, feeling incredibly frustrated.

What he hated most was dealing with these strange elves.

"Red? Have you challenged the Goldenrod Gym yet?" Bakura shrugged and turned his gaze to Red.

"Not yet, I just finished my training and am heading to Golden City."

Crimson shook his head, quite calmly. It was just a Psychic-type Pokémon; he wasn't afraid of it.

"Speaking of Goldenrod City, I don't really recommend you go there to challenge it recently. I've heard that there are a lot of Team Rocket members active in Goldenrod City lately."

The elderly Fuji, who had been silent all along, suddenly gave a subtle reminder to Akane and the others.

"Team Rocket?" Ash blinked. Come to think of it, what happened on the Santo Anu last time really left a very deep impression on him.

Bakura's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this, and he glanced thoughtfully at the old man Fuji.

Although Fuji appears to be just an ordinary old man, Bakura knows that he has a wide network of connections.

Did you receive some kind of message? Golden City?

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Chapter 30: Not a Single One Can Escape Golden City (Please Subscribe to the Full Chapter)

"What is Team Rocket? Is it like Team Skull?"

Lillie blinked, looking at Ash and the others who had suddenly fallen silent, and asked curiously, "Team Rocket? They're an evil organization that specializes in robbing other people's Pokémon. They do all sorts of bad things and are really annoying."

Ash was taken aback when he heard this, then frowned and replied in a muffled voice.

He is a kind-hearted boy with his own principles and sense of justice, and he hates the Rockets.

"oh oh……"

Lillie suddenly realized that this was different from the Skull Team.

Team Skull may have a bad reputation in Alola, but they are just a bunch of street thugs who wouldn't steal trainers' Pokémon.

That's for sure; Bakura isn't stupid, so he'll naturally restrain the Skull Team.

"Since Team Rocket is going to Goldenrod City, we definitely have to go! We must drive those bad guys away!"

Then Ash suddenly stood up, his face serious, and said loudly that he was a fearless person.

Although this kind of headstrong personality is not very likable at times, especially when he is also a weakling.

"..." Crimson remained silent, his pure red eyes flickering slightly. His thoughts were similar to Ash's.

However, unlike Ash who is simply bursting with a sense of justice, Red also understands the battle against Team Rocket.

This will allow him to hone his skills even better!

The last time he fought Maslow on the Saint-Thucydides, he almost lost his life there.

But afterwards, his strength actually increased significantly!

A battle where you risk everything against a strong opponent can maximize your strength—this is something Crimson has learned.

"Ash, we can't be reckless about this. If Team Rocket really does something, it's not something we can handle."

Brock frowned and said to Ash in a deep voice, "We've already witnessed the danger Team Rocket poses on the Santo Anu."

Moreover, the large-scale battle that took place in Rainbow City before is still fresh in our minds.

Half of Rainbow City was destroyed. Three of the Kanto Elite Four were dispatched, but they still failed to gain any advantage, and Team Rocket managed to escape with some of their forces.

This is enough to demonstrate the Rockets' strength.

And this time in Golden City...

"Xiao Gang is right. Golden City is the largest and most prosperous city in Kanto. If the Rockets really make any moves..."

"That's definitely not a small matter. It's best to let the league handle it themselves."

Bakura nodded in agreement, saying that if he remembered correctly, Team Rocket in Goldenrod City had indeed taken significant action.

The Rockets' target is the Silph Corporation, the largest conglomerate in Kanto!

The headquarters of the Silph Corporation is located in Golden City, and the Silph Corporation is a world leader in manufacturing.

Most importantly, the basic technology behind the Poké Ball today was developed by Silph Company!

In the original story, the Rockets took over the Hillough Company in order to obtain the Master Ball and Hillough's assets.

This led to the most famous battle in Saffron City in the first generation of Pokémon!

It was this battle that completely shattered the foundation of the Kanto Rockets!

"What's Giovanni thinking? Is he really setting his sights on the Silph Corporation?"

Bakura frowned slightly, thinking to himself that, given Sakaki's deep thoughts, he shouldn't be in such a hurry.

How long has it been since the Rainbow City incident?

Sakaki has organized another operation so quickly.

Or is it that Giovanni has lost his mind because of obtaining Mewtwo?

……

night.

In a hotel in Ziyuan Town, Bakura stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with a glass of red wine, while on the other side, Punish Hoopa and Mew were playing around.

Because of the ring, Punish Hoopa can freely travel between the Valley of Creation and Bakura.

So it often travels between the two places.

Bakura took a sip of red wine, thought for a moment, and then dialed a phone number.

"Hello? Mr. Bakura?"

The call was quickly connected, and a deep female voice came from the phone.

"Sachi, it's been a long time since we last talked. How have you been in Chengdu lately?"

Bakura chuckled and said, "That's right, it's Sachi right across from us."

"It's still the same. What brings you here, Mr. Bakura?" Sachi replied calmly.

What moves have the Kanto Rockets made recently?

“…Mr. Bakura, you are putting me in a difficult position. I am an official in Johto. The Kanto region is directly under the leadership of the boss. How would I know about this?”

Sachi replied helplessly, "Although she is one of the three beastmen of the Rockets, she is a powerful executive in the Rockets."

But the three beastmen had been 'assigned to the frontier' long ago, so how could she know about news from the Guandong region?

"No, no, no, I believe Sachi will have a way, right?"

Bakura's calm and unhurried voice, tinged with amusement, reached Sachi's ears.

“…I understand. I’ll inquire for you.” Sachi frowned slightly, his eyes flickering.

She sensed something unusual in Bakura's words.

After hanging up the phone, Bakura took out a Pokémon ball and stared at it, seemingly lost in thought.

Soon after, Bakura's phone rang; it was a text message.

Bakura opened it, raised an eyebrow, and saw only a few words.

"Siluf Corporation!"

……

Kanto Quartz Plateau, Kanto Four Heavenly Kings Conference Room.

"According to intelligence, President Silph's secretary personally reported that Silph Corporation had been invaded by Team Rocket."

"Currently, President Silph is being held hostage by the Rockets, and many employees have also been captured by the Rockets and are unable to leave."

"According to the secretary's report, the leading member of the Rockets team is very likely the leader of the Rockets team."

The short, white-haired guild master of the Elf Alliance, Dama Lanqi, sat in the main seat, took out a document, and spoke in a deep voice to the four people in front of him.

Damaranchi's tone also carried a heavy tone.