Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

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Team Rocket didn't come to their senses until Arbok was frightened by Ash's groping and ran behind Jessie.

No, they're the infamous Rockets!

They're here to steal Pokémon!

Why does the atmosphere feel like a gathering of enthusiasts?!

Seeing the strange look Xiaoxia gave them—a look that was a mixture of confusion, wariness, and a hint of "Are you guys some kind of criminal gang?"—a hint of embarrassment flashed across the faces of all three.

Musashi cleared his throat, forcibly regaining his composure.

"Ahem! Kid, you seem to know your stuff. How about joining Team Rocket?"

"Yes, yes! Our Rockets team provides a lot of support for highly skilled personnel! As long as you pass the assessment, full social insurance and housing fund are not a dream!"

"That's it, meow~"

Kojiro and Nyanko nodded repeatedly.

The "five insurances and one fund" do exist. Of course, when they talk about the "five insurances and one fund," they mean exposure to risks, illness risks, life risks, legal risks, psychological risks, and a heart as precious as gold dedicated to service.

After all, although it is the largest criminal organization in the Kanto region, under the League's continuous high-pressure crackdown and media siege, some powerful trainers who like to meddle in other people's business often randomly appear in the Kanto region.

Aside from running some shady underground businesses, the Rockets have actually been living a rather... frugal life in recent years.

Even their boss is so worried about this that he's losing hair.

He's only in his early thirties, but he looks like a weathered man in his forties.

"Ah, please allow me to refuse."

Xiao Zhi shook his head decisively and refused without the slightest hesitation.

Just kidding, Ash Ketchum is a true League member!

My ancestors for three generations were all honest and law-abiding citizens.

If he's involved in organized crime and his record is tainted, then his good-for-nothing father, who's still out there wandering around, will completely fail the political review and lose his eligibility to take the civil service exam for the alliance!

Then we'll only be able to rely on the smaller ones!

"I'm going to be a Pokémon Master!"

"Since you've rejected our offer..."

The trio exchanged a glance and assumed fighting stances.

"Then don't blame us for being impolite!"

"However, considering your discerning eye, we'll still go easy on you!"

Musashi added.

"Who asked you criminals to show mercy! Xiaozhi, we also..."

Xiaoxia immediately got into a fighting stance, ready to meet the challenge.

"We won't show you any mercy, little girl!"

Musashi glanced at Kasumi and proudly puffed out his chest.

Meow Meow suddenly flashed its gleaming claws, making a few sweeping motions in the air, striking a fierce pose, and baring its teeth in agreement.

"Don't underestimate us, meow, little girl!"

"Hmph! Little brat!"

Kojiro, who didn't get a line, could only hurriedly follow along.

"You, you, you all...!"

Xiaoxia's pretty face flushed red with anger at the continuous personal attacks. Pointing at them, she was so angry that she couldn't utter a complete sentence.

"Little girl is just a little girl, what's the point of emphasizing the word 'little'?"

Is she small?

She clearly has a promising future and is a late bloomer!

"Go, starfish!"

Out of shame and anger, Xiaoxia threw out the Poké Ball first.

"Pickup!"

Without Ash saying a word, Pikachu had already nimbly leaped off Ash's shoulder, landing steadily on all fours, its cheek sacs crackling with dangerous electric light.

Ash is one thing, but if it doesn't take action, people will really think that mice are easy to manipulate!

The trio exchanged glances, communicated with each other, and nodded.

Musashi called out, shielding the Pokémon behind her in front of her.

"Go, Arbok!"

"Double Egg Gas, prepare for battle!"

"Meow wants to join the fight too!"

"Three against two!"

The three Rockets players laughed smugly upon seeing this.

"The advantage is in my hands!"

Moreover, they are not exactly upright gentlemen who value fair competition.

Secretly, Musashi and Meowth had already gripped Kojiro's specially made insulated net.

The wolf feigned sleep to lure the enemy!

These days, things are much more peaceful, and trainers tend to fight in a very methodical way.

But as professional criminal gangs, they'll use any means necessary to win in open-world battles!

This is wild fighting!

However, the words had barely left his mouth.

"Shh..." "Rustle..." "Coo coo..."

Suddenly, a series of dense sounds came from the surrounding woods.

Immediately afterwards, to the astonishment of the trio, countless pairs of eyes, large or small, round or sharp, lit up one after another in the shadows of the surrounding trees!

Speaker Tweezers, Caterpie, Butterfree, Pichu, Oddish... and even a few Rattata and Rattata chickpeas peeked out from every corner of the forest, surrounding the three of them!

"W-What's going on?!"

The three Rockets players panicked and huddled together back to back.

Looking at the densely packed, menacing wild Pokémon army around them, they had no idea why the situation had suddenly taken such a turn for the worse. They hadn't provoked these Pokémon at all!

"Meow Meow, aren't you a translator? Hurry up and do it!"

Xiaoci quickly lifted Miaomiao up and held her protectively in front of him.

"Meow! Everyone, calm down, listen to me! Woof~woof!"

Meow Meow waved its paw, about to continue speaking, when a silkworm shot out from a tricky angle.

It reflected off its face and blocked its mouth.

"Woo~ woo!"

Startled, the cat quickly broke free and shielded Kojiro in front of it.

"What's the panic! They're just some weak Pokémon!"

Musashi drank it.

"What's the use of having a lot of them!"

"Arbok, charge! Show them what you're made of!" She pointed to the encirclement and gave the order.

Arbok immediately hissed and stood up abruptly, its thick body fully unfurling the hideous and terrifying demonic face pattern on its abdomen, aiming at the surrounding Pokémon!

Intimidation!

launch!

The oppressive aura emanating from the predator froze the Pokémon in place.

Arbok's eyes flashed with ferocity, and its thick tail suddenly lashed out, whistling through the air, as it prepared to sweep the terrified minions away, intending to clear a path first.

"You villain! Stop harming my friend!"

Upon seeing this, Xiao Zhi exclaimed in shock.

"Whoosh—!"

Xiaoxia and Pikachu only felt a blurry afterimage flash past in front of them, accompanied by a strong gust of air.

The next moment, Ash's figure was like a ghost, instantly crossing several meters and appearing in front of Arbok!

A hand, like an iron clamp, firmly grasped Arbok's tail that was about to be swung down!

Arbok: "!!"

Its sensitive area was grabbed, and its body trembled. Its cold, snake-like eyes instantly contracted.

"What?!" ×3

The three Rockets players were completely stunned.

They didn't even see how Ash moved there!

For a moment, even the idea of ​​using a special weapon on Pikachu was forgotten.

With its tail restrained, Arbok felt the warmth emanating from Ash's palm.

There, ta-me!

Instinctively, it lowered its head, opened its blood-red mouth, revealed its venomous fangs, and bit down hard on Ash's arm!

Its venom is extremely potent; if it bites you, even the strongest Tauros would be unable to withstand it!