Team Rocket's People

Every office computer bore the glaring logo of the Kanto Region's largest electronics company, Silph Company!

Sato's heart churned with shock. He remembered that in his previous life, when he had gone to Team Rocket's headquarters to pay his respects, he had passed through their office area and found that none of the computers they used bore any brand markings.

As an assassin, Sato had developed a habit of paying extreme attention to details. He had specifically asked Team Rocket personnel about it and had been proudly told that, to prevent information leaks, their computers had always been manufactured in-house! That meant everything before him was fake. Or rather, it had been deliberately arranged to frame Team Rocket! Sato should have realized it earlier. Since Team Rocket was an underground organization that was conducting Pokemon modification research against public outrage, how could they possibly leave "R" marks everywhere, as if they were afraid people would not know they had done it? But who could be framing Team Rocket? Thinking of this, Sato felt a chill run through his entire body and regretted that he might have become involved in a serious mess.

In the Johto Region, there was only one organization that had the desire, ability, and standing to smear Team Rocket.

The Pokemon League!

"Let's Go!"

Sato had figured out all the crucial points and only wanted to leave this troublesome place as quickly as possible. This place was a ticking bomb the League had planted for Team Rocket's eventual destruction. It definitely would not be exposed before it was time to explode.

Only Hope the League has not noticed yet. Sato thought as he headed back, but the worry in his heart refused to subside.

Zoroark and Haunter were completely baffled by Sato's behavior, but they both noticed something was wrong with him. They tacitly refrained from asking questions and simply followed obediently.

When they reached the entrance to the laboratory, Sato lifted his foot to climb the steps, but Dark Power suddenly conveyed an emotion of utter disdain.

The source of that emotion was in the long stairway passage. Like stars against a bright moon, it revealed itself clearly in Sato's mind! "Zoroark, Dark Burst. Haunter, continuous *Shadow Ball*s! Blast them!"

Sato quickly retreated. Zoroark and Haunter, who had remained vigilant all along, launched a relentless barrage into the passage Sato had pointed at without hesitation!

"Kora!!"

A Starmie was abruptly blasted into view by the Dark Burst. Behind it, a Middle-aged Man with a face full of shock and suspicion was revealed as well, with a Golbat lying on his shoulder.

The remaining Shadow Balls and Dark Bursts were all blocked by Golbat's Protect, leaving the Middle-aged Man and Golbat completely unharmed.

Meanwhile, the Starmie that had used Camouflage to hide them was struck head-on by the Dark Burst and Shadow Balls. With its relatively frail defenses, it directly lost its combat capability.

"How did you find us?" The Middle-aged Man's voice was Full of gravity. As he recalled Starmie, he asked sternly. Aside from his initial surprise and suspicion, he appeared remarkably composed afterward.

"Who are you? Are you with Team Rocket?" Sato did not believe from the bottom of his heart that the other party belonged to Team Rocket, but if he directly guessed that they were from the Pokemon League, that would prove he had seen through something.

"Yes, I'm Team Rocket scum specifically sent here to destroy the documents." The Middle-aged Man seemed to have Thought Of something and actually smiled.

"You Team Rocket people are truly despicable. You'll Definitely Will get what's coming to you!" Sato put on an indignant act, and there was even a trace of childishness in his tone.

"Hahaha, you're right. Team Rocket is exactly that kind of trash, so you can't leave either!"

The Middle-aged Man burst into laughter. As soon as he finished speaking, the Golbat On His Shoulder moved. Two gleaming *Air Slash*es crossed as they flew at him, targeting Sato, who was hiding behind Zoroark!

"Kie!"

Haunter's Shadow Balls were equally Extremely Fast. With a sweep of its Shadow Claw, six Shadow Balls lined up and met the Air Slashes head-on!

"Puff puff puff puff puff puff!"

"Zoroark, Dark Pulse!"

Sato flashed to the wall to reduce the pressure on his Pokemon. Golbat's Air Slashes were terrifying; the six Shadow Balls were like fragile Oran Berries, all sliced cleanly in half before Dark Pulse finally blocked the attack.

Sato frowned deeply and muttered inwardly that this was troublesome. The opponent was clearly a highly experienced trainer. He had not broken through to Pseudo-Elite Four, but he possessed Elite Peak strength!

Judging by the man's age, Sato would never believe he had fewer than six Elite Peak Pokemon.

"When I was your age, I was still smug just to own a Normal Advanced Pokemon." There was a hint of regret in the Middle-aged Man's voice. "It's rare for someone your age to possess such strength, but unfortunately, you came somewhere you shouldn't have."

The Middle-aged Man paused, then Commanded in a completely flat tone, "Golbat, Air Slash!"

It was the same move, but This Time, the two Wind Blades were twice as fast as before, and their power was on an entirely different level! "Dodge!"

Haunter directly sank into the ground, while Zoroark and Sato dodged to opposite sides. The Air Slashes cut into the hard floor, leaving two crisscrossing slashes a meter long and a fifth of a meter wide, Aroused thick clouds of dust.

"Golbat, finish them!"

A Golbat capable of using Supersonic did not fear dust clouds at all. The dark environment could Even More fully bring out its abilities. Golbat dived down, and its first target was Sato!

"Wait!" Sato quietly told Zoroark and Haunter to hold still. Dense Dark Power had already wrapped around both his arms.

Though the human body had a certain resistance to Pokemon moves, it was still extremely fragile. Sato knew that, and Golbat knew it too.

Therefore, this first strike targeting him would Definitely Will be the weakest one, and he had to take it. A vicious glint flashed in Sato's eyes. He had used this kind of lone-body baiting tactic countless times in his previous life. He was very practiced at it! "Kah!"

Golbat's cry was incredibly grating, Is Like an old man trying and failing to cough up phlegm. Sato Staring Closely at it, his eyes turned pitch-black. Golbat appeared like a ball of fire in his vision, every detail laid bare!

"Here It Comes!"

Sato lunged forward. Golbat, which had never imagined Sato would attack, was immediately thrown off. The instant it met Sato, it was not in the best posture to attack! This was exactly the opening Sato had been waiting for. His fists wrapped in Dark Power slammed forward, while his command rang out at the same time.

"Sucker Punch! Shadow Ball!"

Sato struck Golbat's conspicuous ears. Damage to the five senses would affect much of the body's perception. Golbat sensed Zoroark and Haunter's attacks, but it was too late to react!

Sucker Punch landed accurately on Golbat's fragile back, while Shadow Ball struck directly In His Mouth. Sato was close enough to be caught in the blast a little, but it was nothing serious. At a life-or-death moment, who would care about that?

"Continue!"

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