bookbashuk Chapter 172 "Sakaki: Calm down."
Chapter 172 "Sakaki: Calm down."
Chapter 172 "Sakaki: Calm down."
"Hiss—what does Giovanni mean by this? At a time like this, he's still inviting the main characters to join his Team Rocket? Is he that confident?"
"No! No, no! Listen to what Giovanni said. He invited the protagonists and the others on their first meeting, and now he's just confirming their answer! So, does that mean..."
"So that means Giovanni has been keeping an eye on Green, Blue, and us players all along. No wonder he knew we were coming. He might have been secretly plotting against us the whole way here!"
"I was wondering before, since the Team Rocket ID card that Red got should only be at the level of an ordinary weakling, but when he encountered that Team Rocket elite on Twin Islands and had his ID card checked, it had a very high level of access!"
"I get it! The final Demon King was so bored that he personally trained a hero for fun, right? A villain who raises and nurtures heroes!"
Watching the barrage of comments that kept rolling and almost broke through the screen, Chi Hong felt his brain getting increasingly itchy, as if something was about to grow out.
Is that right?
Is that so? How come I didn't notice anything?
As for Giovanni's personal invitation to join Team Rocket—
Just kidding, who is he, Chi Hong?!
A champion of justice! A battle legend! A Pokémon master!
How could I possibly join the evil organization Team Rocket? — Although it seems I have indeed "joined" Team Rocket now, it was led by Shiraishi and was part of the "Rainbow Rocket" organization to fight against darkness!
It's a righteous organization!
This is fundamentally different from the Rockets team that used to do all sorts of bad things!
As for joining Team Rocket in the game, that's even more impossible—he's the one who wants to disband Team Rocket!
"Huh? Joining the Rockets?"
Ash scratched his head in confusion and looked at Red with a blank expression.
"Red-senpai, didn't you already have Team Rocket identification? It's that cool card!"
Ash's slightly doubtful, unintentional words were like a precise finishing blow, instantly bringing Chi Hong's surging thoughts to a halt, and her expression immediately became extremely awkward.
Woolen cloth..-·.
In the game, it seems I did temporarily join the team for a short while—to infiltrate. "Ahem! That was for mission requirements! It was an undercover operation! A temporary measure! It can't be considered a real infiltration!"
Somewhat embarrassed, Chi Hong took off his baseball cap and quickly put it back on, trying to hide his awkwardness, and quickly refocused his gaze on the game screen.
"Sakaki: Aren't you going to answer?"
In the game, Sakaki, who hadn't received a clear answer for a long time, didn't seem surprised. He just chuckled and casually leaned back on the sofa.
The moment he leaned in, his entire demeanor suddenly changed!
A cold, heavy, and overwhelming sense of oppression, as if it could materialize and crush one's spine, instantly swept through the entire virtual conference room!
Even just watching through a screen, countless viewers in the live stream couldn't help but gasp for breath, as if an invisible hand were truly gripping their throats!
In an instant, the middle-aged man, who even had a slightly amiable uncle-like demeanor, completely disappeared.
What appears on the screen at this moment.
It is Giovanni, the supreme ruler of Team Rocket, who truly controls the underworld of the Kanto region, where there are countless powerful demons and his mind is as deep as the sea!
"Giantsa: Green, Professor Oak's grandson, Pokédex holder, possesses exceptional Pokémon training and battle instincts."
His tone was calm, yet it sent chills down one's spine.
"Sakaki: He had been infiltrating the Celadon City arcade for a long time, collecting a large amount of intelligence and providing it to the League. He was one of the main external planners of the destruction of the Celadon City Team Rocket base."
"Gakki: He suddenly appeared during Team Rocket's operation to capture Zapdos, successfully stopped them and took Zapdos away. It is suspected that he formed a special bond with Zapdos."
"Sakaki: He has great animosity towards the Rockets and is one of the strongest contenders for the future league championship."
With each word Sakaki spoke, Midori's brows furrowed more deeply, and her expression grew increasingly grim.
Although these matters were not top secret, they were pointed out so clearly and even in detail by the other party in person.
It felt like his every move was being watched by the other person, a terrible feeling. After speaking to Xiao Lü, Sakaki's gaze then fell precisely on Xiao Lan, who was trying to hide her nervousness with a smile.
"Sakaki: Blue, a thief who successfully stole the Pokédex from Oak's lab with his excellent acting skills and disguise. He was suspected of disappearing for a period of time, and his life story is a mystery. He is now considered a Pokédex holder."
"Gakki: One of the main participants in the destruction of Team Rocket's base in Celadon City. Later, with the help of a mysterious researcher, he successfully infiltrated Team Rocket's secret base inside the Cinnabar Island volcano."
"Sakaki: He stole Articuno using disguise and other means, causing a large number of casualties and facility damage at the base. He is suspected of having formed a special bond with Articuno."
"Sakaki: He acts eccentrically, thinks outside the box, and is difficult to predict. His specific personal goals and the supporters behind him are still unclear."
These words were spoken.
Xiao Lan, who had been trying to maintain a cheerful demeanor while leaning against the sofa, suddenly changed her expression, and her smile vanished completely.
whee?
No, not at all!
Even now, Sakaki still shows no sign of stopping.
His gaze finally shifted, locking onto the black-haired boy directly in front of him—Xiao Chi.
"Gakki: Red, an ordinary boy from Pallet Town, unexpectedly became a Pokédex holder. Upon observation, his battle talent is exceptional, a once-in-a-decade occurrence."
"Giovanni: One of the main participants and executors of the destruction of Team Rocket's base in Celadon City. According to the data, he once defeated Zapdos in a direct confrontation, although the subsequent developments are uncertain."
"Giovanni: He later sabotaged Team Rocket's Articuno capture plan on Twin Islands and infiltrated the team under a false identity, ultimately leading to the destruction of the Cinnabar Island base. It has now been confirmed that he has gained the dual recognition of Zapdos and Articuno."
"Giantsa: Full of a sense of justice, possesses a unique personal charm that attracts companions and Pokémon to follow him—but sometimes he is too naive and easily trusts others. His future is promising."
crimson:"..-"
He couldn't hold it in any longer!
So all his actions and "great achievements" along the way were under the other party's surveillance and control?!
And what kind of comment is "sometimes too naive"?!
How could I be naive?! I was upholding my beliefs! I had the heart of a child!
He was about to say something in rebuttal when Xiao Zhi spoke first, his tone filled with a simple eagerness and anticipation.
"And what about me? And what about me?"
Giovanni seemed to pause for a moment, taken aback by Ash's sudden question.
His gaze swept over Ash and the Pikachu on his shoulder, and he remained silent for a moment, seemingly searching through his database.
"Sakaki: —You."
"Sakaki: Your Pikachu is doing well."
"Hey hey! Pikachu, did you hear that?! Team Rocket's boss praised you!"
Upon hearing this "high praise," Ash immediately rubbed his nose with delight and looked smugly at Pikachu sitting next to him, as if he were proud of it.
Pikachu: "..."
Pikachu rolled its eyes at him, its little face full of speechlessness.
If it weren't for the live broadcast, it really wanted to immediately give this single-minded trainer a 100,000-volt "love" to bring him to his senses.
This unique question-and-answer interaction greatly enhanced the live stream's entertainment value, with comments flooding the screen like they were free.
"Invincible! If Ash doesn't say a word, even Giovanni probably won't remember there's someone like him in the meeting room! Hahaha!"
"Why does Ash seem so clueless! He's just grinning like an idiot! Look at Giovanni's evaluation of the other three's resumes, and then look at you—'You raised Pikachu well,' hahaha! The comparison isn't very hurtful, but it's extremely insulting!"
"There's nothing we can do about it. This is a room run by Red Legend, so the main storyline and highlight moments will definitely follow his experience. It's just a pity for our Ash, who's just a runner-up the whole time."
"Stop laughing at Ash. Isn't it terrifying that Giovanni casually rattled off the main characters' life stories? Doesn't that just prove they're all under Giovanni's control?"
"The key point is that Giovanni said 'Aka, just an ordinary boy from Pallet Town' in the most boss-like tone! This contrast is hilarious! 'Ordinary boy,' seriously?"
"His attitude, tone, and aura have all changed! Giovanni is playing his cards right in the open! He's telling you, 'I control everything about you, and your so-called adventures might even be part of a script I've arranged.' He's putting immense psychological pressure on the protagonists, forcing them to make a choice!"
The atmosphere in the virtual meeting room returned to freezing, falling into a suffocating silence.
Xiao Lü suddenly sneered and stood up abruptly. His height gave him an advantage, allowing him to look down at Sakaki, who was still sitting.
"Little Green: What a boring trick. As for joining Team Rocket, maybe in my next life."
The moment the words fell!
A Huka, its eyes gleaming with a rich pink light, had silently floated beside Greeny.
The immense psychic power surged towards Sakaki like an invisible tsunami!
Almost at the same time!
Little Blue moved too!
The shadow beneath her feet twisted.
A Gengar, which had been lurking in the shadow space with a wide-open mouth, suddenly appeared behind her, its red eyes now completely replaced by deep purple ghost-type energy!
A powerful black gaze, imbued with the power of a curse, attempted to firmly fix Giovanni's mind and body in place, rendering him unable to move!
however.
Just as these two powerful forces were about to make contact with Sakaki!
A subtle, water-like ripple suddenly spread across the space in front of him!
The immense psychic power that was enough to overturn Wailord vanished without a trace when it touched this invisible ripple!
The ghostly curse that tried to lock onto him was easily repelled and annihilated by that strange spatial fluctuation!
The screen was filled with question marks.
[? ? ? ]
"They were talking one second, and the next they were fighting? How exciting!"
"Holy crap! Alakazam + Gengar ambushing?! Who can withstand this combination?"
"They held on?! Sakaki didn't even move?! What happened?!"
"This is cheating! What kind of protective shield is that?"
The comments section was flooded with messages, but Sakaki remained calmly seated on the sofa, not even changing the faint smile on his lips.
He merely glanced at Xiao Chi again with interest, as if waiting for his final answer.
The rejection and attack from Little Green and Little Blue seemed to be entirely within his expectations.
"Mmm...—.—."
Chi Hong let out a long breath, suppressing the last trace of distraction on his face, his eyes becoming incredibly sharp and resolute.
"I'm the one who's going to disband Team Rocket myself, Giovanni!"
He controlled the little red character in the game to stand up, his tone more serious than ever before.
"Let's battle!"
The Pikachu on his shoulder immediately shot out, its electric sacs on its cheeks emitting dazzling golden sparks, staring intently at Giovanni in front of it, assuming a battle stance!
"Sakaki: Should I still refuse? —"
Sakaki seemed to say something in a low voice with a hint of regret, and finally straightened his posture.
He reached out and picked up the Master Ball, which always sat on the coffee table and exuded a dangerous aura.
next moment.
boom!!!
An indescribable, terrifying sense of oppression, stemming from an absolute difference in the level of life, erupted from that small sphere.
A shockwave, as real as a physical object, swept wildly in all directions!
Click! Click! Click! The bulletproof glass window of the conference room. —
No, it was all the glass curtain walls on the exterior of this skyscraper that shattered simultaneously under the impact of this pure spiritual force and pressure!
It turned into countless glittering fragments, falling down the building like a torrential rain!
Little Green, Little Blue, and even Red and Little Ash haven't fully reacted yet!
This domineering, overbearing, and unquestionable sense of terrifying oppression forcibly triggered the Poké Ball's protection program!
Alakazam, Gengar, and Red and Ash's two Pikachu all flashed red light, indicating a forced recall.
They were instantly pulled back into their respective Poké Balls, unable to stay outside at all!
The entire conference room fell into a deathly silence, with only the howling wind outside the window and the crashing sound of shards of glass falling continuously.
The barrage of comments vanished for a moment, then immediately took over the screen.
"WTF?????? What happened???"
"I didn't see any Pokémon appear?! Just a ball?! The pressure shattered all the windows in the building?! And it forcibly recalled other people's Pokémon?! What kind of logic is this?!"
"A bug? Or is it a plot device? How do you even fight this?"
"Is this the power of the Master Ball? That can't be right! Isn't the Master Ball just about a high capture rate?"
"A sense of oppression! It's a characteristic of oppression! But this effect is just too outrageous!"
Just as the comments section was buzzing with discussion and expressions of utter disgust...
Sakaki slowly stood up, his voice still calm, yet carrying an absolute sense of power that controlled everything, piercing through the deathly silence.
"Sakaki: Calm down."
"Sakaki: Your purpose in coming here is probably to prevent me from acquiring Silver Corporation's latest Master Ball manufacturing technology, isn't it?"
As he spoke, he walked calmly toward the conference room door, his leather shoes making a crisp sound as they stepped on the shards of glass.
As he brushed past Xiao Chi, he even had time to reach out and gently pat Xiao Chi's shoulder.
"Sakaki: I can give you a chance."
He pushed open the heavy door to the conference room, and the light from the corridor outside outlined his tall and imposing back.
"Sakaki: If the four of you can team up to defeat me, I will voluntarily give up the Master Ball manufacturing technology and leave here immediately."
"Sakaki: But what if you fail?"
He paused slightly, leaving endless room for imagination.
"Sakaki: Let's go to the rooftop—it's a better battlefield for you than here."
"Sakaki: After all, you came 'well prepared,' didn't you?"