In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

"You're welcome. Everyone should kill an evil organization like Team Rocket. It's what I should do."

Bakura wore a perfectly humble smile, behaving like a good citizen.

Athena, who was being handcuffed and closely guarded to the side, twitched her eyelids. This guy was even more shameless than her!

"The Rockets are too powerful, and now is the perfect time for Kanto to need trainers like you to support the league."

“Mr. Bakura, I have applied to the higher authorities for an award for you in recognition of your contributions to the Alliance.”

Officer Jenny bowed respectfully to Bakura, and then expressed her gratitude.

"Thank you, Officer Jenny, but no need for the reward. Leave it for those who need it. As I've already said, this is simply the responsibility of every citizen under the League."

Bakura shook his head, maintaining his perfect gentlemanly smile as he declined.

What a joke, does he even care about the league's rewards?

What does he, the prince of Etherland, lack? Does the League expect him to be rewarded with a Lugia or a Ho-Oh?

It would be better to maintain one's image as a good and righteous citizen; you never know when that might come in handy.

“Mr. Bakura, you…”

Officer Jenny was taken aback by his words, then looked at the handsome young man in front of her with some emotion, and even unconsciously changed her address to "you" (formal).

She felt that trainers like Bakura were truly worthy of respect!

Athena, expressionless, was then escorted into a police car and taken to the police station for labor reform.

"Pfft~ Lord Bakura, Athena's face just turned green!"

Seeing the two police cars leave, Bonfire couldn't help but laugh out loud, her sweet smile carrying an uncontrollable hint of mockery.

The police officer had just questioned Bakura in detail about how he captured Athena, and Bakura naturally embellished the story and made it up.

His words reveal his own wit and sharpness, as well as Athena's wicked cunning.

Athena, who was still standing in the police car, had a very interesting expression on her face. Her already gloomy face became even more somber, as if it could drip water!

But Athena was so frustrated that she couldn't utter a word in rebuttal, and her injuries almost worsened from anger.

"I believe Athena will understand."

Bakura chuckled lightly. After all, there weren't many things that could boost Officer Jenny's favorability, and he would be staying in Kanto for a while longer.

A perfect, outward image of justice might be beneficial to his subsequent actions.

The two set off again for Viridian City. Viridian Forest is very close to Viridian City; it takes about half an hour to walk there.

Therefore, Bakura refused Officer Jenny's offer to give them a ride.

"But Lord Bakura, who won your battle against Lance just now?"

With her hands behind her back, Bonfire followed Bakura briskly beside her, a curious look on her delicate face.

To be honest, it's a shame I didn't get to witness Bakura's battle against Wataru.

Watching a match of this caliber live should be very inspiring and helpful for her.

“I didn’t lose, and he didn’t win either,” Bakura replied after a moment’s thought.

Although he ultimately gained the upper hand, Hakron's injuries couldn't be too severe, and if the fight continued, Bakura wouldn't dare say he was guaranteed a victory.

Whether it's a water-type or electric-type move, it definitely won't be effective against Dragonair's resistances.

Bakura was well aware of this, and the blizzard wasn't exactly a direct hit, so its damage to Hakuryu was extremely limited.

"Is Lord Bakura confident of defeating him?" Campfire blinked his bright, clear eyes, thought for a moment, and then asked.

Lord Bakura didn't win?! The campfire doesn't believe it!

“If it’s a full-force battle, I should be able to defeat him.” Bakura glanced at the campfire with amusement upon hearing this.

This girl's dedication to herself is beyond imagination.

He then told the campfire his thoughts without hiding them.

"This is based on the premise that I use Groudon. With Groudon around, even Lance wouldn't be a match for me."

Bakura smiled slightly. With Groudon capable of Primal Reversion, Bakura was confident he could defeat Lance.

Is Yulongdu strong? Of course it is! There's no doubt about that!

Born in Viridian Forest, Lance was naturally endowed with the power of Viridian by the forest, and at the same time, he also carries the bloodline of the Johto region's dragon clan.

For dragons, Yulongdu has a persistent and almost religious reverence!

The Dragon Legion was cultivated by Yulongdu himself; it is the foundation of his invincible will and belief!

It cannot be denied that although Yu Longdu is arrogant and conceited, his strength is indeed terrifying.

He is also one of the few top champions in the original work who can directly confront a god!

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"And without Groudon, I wouldn't be able to beat him now."

Bakura then shook his head. He currently only has six handheld Pokémon, including Groudon and Nihilego.

Nigo Ido has only been in training for a short time, and he cannot be considered a main force until his training is complete.

So, in reality, Bakura only has four veteran Pokémon wielded by him, while Lance has clearly filled his main Pokémon wielded by him.

Moreover, Dragonite is Lance's trump card, a level above all of his other weapons.

However, in a full-force battle, Groudon is Bakura's Pokémon, which he obtained through his own abilities.

Therefore, Bakura didn't think there was anything wrong with including Groudon in his fighting force.

"Anyway, Lord Bakura is the strongest~"

Upon hearing this, Campfire blinked, then smiled sweetly and said...

She naturally ignored Bakura's last words.

Why not use Groudon? Groudon was obtained by Bakura-sama through his own abilities, wasn't it?

"You silly girl~ Let's go, let's go to Tokiwa City to rest for a while."

Bakura affectionately ruffled the campfire's soft hair. This girl was becoming more and more lively and adorable.

Perhaps it was because the two had more and more contact that the distance between Bakura and the campfire gradually faded.

After all, she had previously thought that the relationship between the two was simply that of superior and subordinate, but as they got to know each other better, she became more and more affectionate towards the usually gentle Bakura.

The two headed towards Viridian City, and after half an hour of travel, Viridian City, a very famous city in Kanto, came into view.

The Viridian Gym in Viridian City is one of the top gyms in Kanto, and its leader, Giovanni, is highly respected.

Giovanni is not only an excellent trainer, but also an extremely successful entrepreneur.

Sakaki is an expert in Ground-type moves and possesses immense strength. However, he does not isolate himself; instead, he writes down his insights into Ground-type moves in a book that is widely circulated.

'The Secrets of the Earth'! This book, written by Giovanni, offers profound insights and understanding of the Ground type, inspiring countless trainers.

This masterful demeanor has earned Giovanni a great deal of support from trainers.

Besides the Viridian Gym, Viridian City is also a city with flowers blooming all year round and a pleasant climate, so Viridian City has a lot of tourists.

This unusual situation is attributed to Viridian City's unique geographical location, leading many to speculate that it is a blessing from the Viridian Forest, but who knows the reason behind it?

The Pokémon Center is a facility built by the League that provides free treatment for trainers.

First, they went to the Pokémon Center to treat Primarina, and then Bakura and Campfire found a hotel nearby to rest and have a meal.

As evening approached, Bakura brought a campfire to the most famous facility in Viridian City: the Viridian Gym!

"Lord Bakura, are you going to challenge the gym?"

The campfire stared in bewilderment at the imposing Tokiwa Dojo before it, and looked at Bakura with a puzzled expression.

She remembered that Bakura had said that there was someone he wanted to meet in Tokiwa City.

But why did they suddenly come to the Tokiwa Dojo?

"The person I want to see is inside. Let's go in." Bakura's lips curled up slightly as he entered the Viridian Gym with the campfire in his hand.

The Viridian Gym is very large, and upon entering, you are greeted by a huge, spacious hall, where the battle arena is also located.

Simple yet sophisticated, that's the feeling it evokes.

"I am Bakura from the Alola region, here to challenge the Viridian Gym."

Looking at the pitch-black surroundings, Bakura was not worried at all and spoke loudly to the empty space.

As Bakura finished speaking, the lights in the entire hall suddenly turned on, instantly illuminating the pitch-black environment.

Snap~ Snap~

The sound of leather shoes hitting the floor grew louder as they approached. From the shadows, a middle-aged man in an expensive black suit slowly walked towards them.

Behind the middle-aged man was a woman dressed as a secretary.

"Challenger? I am Giovanni, the Gym Leader of Viridian Dojo. You are welcome to challenge me."

The middle-aged man had a mature face with a faint smile, his hands in his pockets, exuding an air of authority that was truly astonishing.

He doesn't seem like a museum owner at all; he's more like a successful person.

"Master Sakaki, I've heard so much about you."

Bakura narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully examining Sakaki, a slow smile spreading across his lips.

This is Giovanni! The king of the entire Kanto underworld!

The man who single-handedly transformed an unknown Team Rocket into the dominant force in the Kanto underworld!

He possessed a mature and composed demeanor, and while his face wasn't particularly handsome—in fact, it was somewhat gloomy—his unique aura of authority was undeniably strong.

This is a man who looks extraordinary, completely different from the arrogant and conceited Yu Longdu, who is as sharp as a blade!

"Hehe... No need to be so polite. Since you are challengers, I will not refuse. But as a gym leader, it is my duty to test and hone you trainers."