Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

His finger landed on a spot on the nautical chart that was meticulously circled in red.

"The original plan remains unchanged, but the execution method needs to be adjusted."

"What we need to do is ensure that the ship follows the established route and eventually arrives at this location."

He tapped the red circle with his fingertip.

"We will have our men lying in ambush there, and we will work together from the inside to take control of all the Team Rocket members on board and capture the ship intact."

He raised his eyes and glanced at Ash and his two companions.

"Of course, the plan is based on the premise that the other party is unaware of it."

"Now that I've been exposed prematurely due to an accident, although I've temporarily covered it up by claiming to be 'one of our own,' there's no guarantee that there won't be some shrewd individuals on board who become suspicious. If they're desperate and choose to take hostages, or worse—sabotage the ship..."

Du didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was already clear.

Although he was confident in his ability to handle any emergency, the thought of clearing out the entire ship of enemies alone, while ensuring the safety of all innocent personnel and the integrity of the vessel, was a daunting task...

That will take a lot of time, since you have to go through them one by one.

Of course, if we add Ash Ketchum, it would be much easier.

Before Lance could finish speaking, Ash's expression suddenly turned serious.

His keen hearing allowed him to detect the footsteps approaching from afar in the hallway outside the door, deliberately lightened but still present.

"Someone's coming!"

Xiao Zhi lowered his voice.

Almost simultaneously, Lance and Dragonite reacted.

He loosened his grip on the things struggling in the pockets of the cloak.

Dragonite raised its head, its eyes sharpening.

A faint glow of energy flowed across the short claws.

"Knock, knock knock."

A knock came at the door.

It's neither too light nor too heavy, but carries a certain rhythmic pattern.

Ash clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking slightly, and looked at Lance.

Should we go straight to it?

With just one glance, Watari understood what he meant.

Watari's expression had returned to its usual coldness.

He raised his hand, pressed down lightly, making a calming gesture, then looked at Xiaozhi and mouthed a sentence.

several?

Xiao Zhi listened intently, and after a moment, extended his index finger.

One.

Du nodded.

He straightened his cloak, showing no sign of panic.

Before grasping the doorknob, he glanced back at the three people inside, his eyes calm, conveying a clear instruction—remain still and act according to the situation.

"Click".

The door was opened a crack.

Standing outside the door was the middle-aged Rockets player I had met briefly on the deck before.

His face was plastered with an almost fawning smile, his back was slightly bent, and he was holding a sealed brown paper document bag in his hand.

Upon seeing Watari's expressionless yet subtly imposing face...

His smile immediately became even more eager.

He quickly pushed the file bag forward, offering it with both hands, and lowered his voice, speaking respectfully.

"My lord, what you instructed before..."

As he spoke, his body subtly shifted to the side, as if he were subconsciously trying to block any possible views from other directions in the corridor.

"A detailed list of all our people on board this time, along with their corresponding public positions and information on their disguised identities, is all here. Please review it."

His gaze inadvertently drifted across the other's shoulder as he handed over the documents.

He quickly caught a glimpse of Xiaozhi, Xiaogang, and Xiaoxia, who were waiting in the room.

In an instant, a flash of inspiration struck his mind like lightning.

That's it!

Case solved!

No wonder these three young and unknown boys and girls were able to hold the highest-level VIP tickets and travel without any obstacles.

So they're all on our side!

And they're all insiders from the core circle!

Having figured this out, the middle-aged manager's fawning smile, which had previously been directed only at Du, suddenly spread like melted honey, warmly and evenly to the three people in the room.

"Excuse me, sir."

He looked at Watari again, his tone even more respectful.

"Do you... have any other instructions?"

Other instructions?

Watari held in his hand the classified list that was practically equivalent to uprooting and revealing the entire Rocket Team's spy network.

A subtle silence fell over them.

Even though he was a seasoned veteran with a wealth of wisdom and resourcefulness.

I have never encountered such a good thing before, with the enemy rushing to hand over their vulnerabilities and weaknesses.

However, this silence was interpreted as a different signal by the middle-aged manager who was always trying to figure out what his superiors wanted and imagine the scenario.

The adults are weighing their options and thinking it over!

I need to consider my own credibility and weigh my loyalty against my competence!

We must seize this opportunity!

We must demonstrate 200% loyalty and efficiency!

And those young colleagues in his room, they're probably quite influential too... If I could curry favor with them all, wouldn't that be great for my future within the organization...?

"I will obey your every command, even at the cost of my life!"

"I have been working on this ship for many years and am familiar with all the connections. I will certainly be able to handle all the trivial matters for you, sir, and these... promising young colleagues!"

His words were sincere and heartfelt; he really... desperately wanted to improve!

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of him who had inexplicably become agitated, Du hadn't yet organized his thoughts—

A matter-of-fact voice rang out from behind him.

"Okay! What are your orders?"

Ash casually took two steps forward and picked up the unfolded sea chart from the table.

"There really is."

Without even looking, Xiao Zhi pointed to the spot that Lance had circled in red earlier and handed it directly to the doorman.

"We need to sail to this place!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Gang, Xiao Xia, and even Du himself in the room were all slightly startled.

Is this something I can say to him directly?! ×3

The steward outside the door was also taken aback.

But then a look of wild joy appeared on his face.

This young colleague, with such a casual and natural attitude, even with a tone that left no room for doubt, directly issued instructions concerning the very essence of the mission in front of Mr. Watari!

Mr. Watari showed no sign of stopping or being dissatisfied whatsoever!

This identity... is probably even higher than I imagined!

Maybe he's a relative of one of the top leaders at headquarters!

Clinging to his leg and clinging to Mr. Du's leg will probably have the same effect, or even reach the ears of the heavens more directly!

That location marked in red... must be top secret!

It's not something someone at my level should be asking or even thinking about!

What an opportunity this is!

"Yes! I understand completely! Please rest assured, sir and commissioner!"

Without hesitation, the manager bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle.

His voice carried no doubt, only unwavering resolve.

"Please rest assured, everyone! I will personally go to the cockpit immediately to make arrangements, change the flight path, and head to the designated coordinates at full speed!"

He quickly bowed.

His eyes were firm.

"The news will absolutely not leak! I guarantee it with my life!"

Having said that, he didn't hesitate for a moment and turned around without any hesitation.

They disappeared around the corner of the corridor, as if afraid that being a second too late would delay the organization's "great mission".

He had clearly internalized the organization's ironclad rules.

Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't think what you shouldn't think.