Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

"The league has long forgotten who swallowed that poisonous filth back then!"

"I've forgotten who made this river flow again!"

"They cleaned this place up, and now they want to sweep us away like trash!"

"Li Yong is our brother! We can't just let this go!"

The crowd was filled with rage; foul language and angry roars echoed in the enclosed underground space, crashing against the mottled walls.

They firmly believe that they are defending the city's "roots" and "soul," and fighting against the "betrayal" of the alliance.

In their view, Black Cloud City should forever accept these stinky mud and stinky sludge.

As for the tattered bags and the dust mountain?

That doesn't matter.

The tattered bags and dust mountains only appeared in large numbers after Black Cloud City transformed into a waste management city.

There are no broken bags or dust mountains to save Black Cloud City.

So they have no problem with Grimer and Muk eating Broken Bags and Dust Hills, and sometimes they even help them.

And among these emotionally charged people.

Two figures appeared remarkably calm, even exuding a subtle, almost imperceptible, puppet-like quality.

They were the Team Rocket members who had infiltrated this place—Yamado and Kosaburo.

Although their initial mission was on Sakaki's orders.

However, under the influence of Martha's invisible and powerful shadow power, their thoughts and actions had long since deviated from the original instructions.

They became more deeply integrated into the extremist organization and became key drivers of its radical actions.

...Giovan had foreseen this, after all, they still had that Poké Ball that Giovanni had used as his trump card.

...It was a special Poké Ball that could only be opened from the inside.

...But that doesn't matter, because neither Amado nor Kosaburo know what it is, so neither does Marcia.

Marshadow, caught up in his excitement and eager to test the Rainbow Warrior, paid little attention.

Marshall does not have the ability to directly access memories.

Since Yamato and Kosaburo couldn't open the Poké Ball, they didn't think much of it.

If you can't understand Sakaki's thoughts, don't try to guess them.

...These are the workplace insights of elite Rockets players.

But none of that matters anymore; what matters is carrying out the task at hand.

Amado and Kosaburo cleverly exploited and amplified these members' dissatisfaction with the alliance and their obsessive feelings towards the Mud Clan.

They're very good at this; they can incite a crowd with just a few simple words.

mob?

That's about it.

After all, some people just can't learn to think for themselves.

Then one will inevitably be guided by the words of others.

Amado was dressed in dark casual clothes that seemed to blend in with his surroundings, but the Rockets' uniform style could still be seen in the details.

She crossed her arms and coldly observed the excited crowd until the noise subsided before speaking:

“We share your anger.”

Her words carried a stirring sense of empathy.

"Li Yongjun's experience is the best proof of the alliance's hypocrisy!"

"They keep talking about coexistence and gratitude, yet they won't even leave the most basic living space for these heroes of the city!"

This is an unavoidable angle.

Even though the league has been trying its best for over a decade.

but……

Good people are always the ones who get guns pointed at them.

If you can do it for more than ten years, why can't you do it forever?

People tend to subconsciously have higher expectations of good people than bad people.

However, this is wrong; everyone should be treated equally.

Only when bad people suffer more than good people... is that what should truly happen.

Kosaburo pushed up his disguised round-framed glasses, his eyes behind the lenses flashing with shrewd calculation.

Sometimes, even if you are not nearsighted, you can wear non-prescription glasses.

His tone was more rational and pragmatic; even when stirring up emotions, it needs to have ups and downs to be more convincing.

“Anger is a necessary driving force, but what is needed even more is concrete action and support.”

"Please rest assured... the organization... um, we mean, we like-minded friends will do our best to provide you with the necessary assistance."

He paused deliberately, looked around at everyone, and lowered his voice:

"Whether it's more effective feed additives, gadgets to interfere with police communications, or even necessary operating funds, we will try to raise them."

"After all, we share the same ideals, don't we?"

The core members of the Mud Friends Club present were fully aware of the identities of Yamato and Kosaburo from the Rockets.

However, amidst extreme emotions and shared hostility towards the alliance, this identity ironically became a symbol of powerful support.

They crave the unconventional resources and means that the Rockets can provide.

"Great! With your help, our operation will definitely go much more smoothly!"

"Those additives really work! The Muddy Gummy Squash are noticeably more energetic now!"

"We need more! We want to make the entire sewer system their paradise!"

The members echoed each other, their eyes gleaming with longing and reliance on the Rockets' "assistance".

Amado looked at the crowd's reactions with satisfaction, then changed the subject.

She posed a pointed question, intending to further solidify control and test its manageability:

"However... there is something we must consider."

"Rio has fallen into Officer Jenny's hands. Although we believe in his loyalty to his cause, there are quite a few annoying Pokémon moves in this world... such as Hypnosis."

Amazon scanned each face present with a meaningful look:

"The special supply ship will arrive at the old warehouse area of ​​Pier No. 3 as planned in two days."

“Li Yong knows this time and place.”

"Can you all guarantee with absolute certainty that he will not...unintentionally reveal it under any circumstances?"

How do you say something?

I believe in your loyalty, but I don't believe in your abilities.

That's roughly the situation.

This question was like a piece of ice thrown into a boiling pot of oil, instantly causing a stir and a heated debate.

"Impossible! Li Yong is definitely not the kind of person who would betray us!"

"His feelings for Lord Mud are deeper than anyone else's!"

"He would rather get into trouble himself than implicate everyone else!"

"That's right! We believe him!"

Most members vehemently rejected this conjecture.

They had an almost blind trust in Li Yong's personal loyalty.

However, a few older or more cautious members showed hesitation and worry on their faces.

An elderly worker with gray hair and a face full of wrinkles sighed and said in a hoarse voice, "Sigh... everyone, calm down."

"Miss Amado's concerns... are not without merit."

"Sometimes, whether or not you betray someone isn't a matter of whether you're willing to do it, but rather... whether you can keep your mouth shut."

Although Ri Yong had previously appeared somewhat ignorant.

However, most people still have some knowledge.

Especially the older generation.

"Psychic-type Pokémon, like Kadabra and Hypnos, their hypnosis... is impossible to defend against."

"In the face of that kind of power, an individual's will is sometimes really... very fragile."

These words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the enthusiasm of some people and making the atmosphere in the underground space somewhat stagnant and uneasy.

Trust and suspicion collide in the air.

Idealistic passion intertwines with the harsh realities of the world.

Previously, I was in high spirits; now, I'm in a low mood.

This is what Amazon and Kosaburo wanted to see.

It's not advisable to be constantly on high spirits, as that could lead to complete loss of control.

By manipulating the highs and lows of emotions, they can control and guide the public's emotions.

They are both elite members of the Rockets.

Seeing this, Kosaburo immediately tried to smooth things over, putting on a seemingly sincere smile:

"Of course we are willing to believe in Li Yongjun's integrity."

"I'm bringing this up just to make sure everything goes perfectly."

"After all, this is related to the safety of our subsequent operations, as well as the well-being of many more benefactors."

"It's never a bad thing to be cautious."

Kosaburo is very satisfied with the current situation.

Everything is planned.

Huh?

What was the initial plan?

Forget it.

It does not matter.

In short, everything is going according to plan.

This is the result of having one's thoughts interfered with.

Amazon nodded in agreement, his tone softening somewhat:

"Then, the plan remains unchanged for now."

"The transport ship arrived at the scheduled time and place as planned."

"But we need to prepare contingency plans."

"Everyone!"

"For our common goal, for the true soul of Black Cloud City, every step from now on must be taken with even greater care."

Under Yamado's manipulation and guidance, the debate was temporarily suppressed, and everyone's attention was redirected to how to execute and defend against it.

However, once a rift in trust is created, it is difficult to mend.

In this shadowy gathering place, the action plan for the supply ship two days later was further refined and confirmed amidst a complex atmosphere of suspicion and fervor.

An even bigger storm is quietly brewing in the shadows of Black Cloud City.