The two of them settled on their respective roles.
As the primary guide and backer behind Mewtwo's creation, Giovanni wanted to test Mewtwo's strength.
And clearly,
the abilities Mewtwo had displayed already greatly intrigued him.
As an Elite Four member of the Pokémon League and the person chiefly responsible for this mission,
Xia Yan also had to do everything he could to stop Mewtwo's wanton destruction.
If he had been here alone, he absolutely would not have chosen to clash with Mewtwo head-on.
There was no need to throw his life away when he knew he could not win. He wanted to protect Cinnabar Island, its residents, and the wild Pokémon in the surrounding area.
But that did not mean he would place those things above his own life.
But now,
Giovanni was here too.
With a true top-tier Trainer taking the lead, there might be a chance to try.
"Watch for your own opening."
With that said,
Giovanni took out three more Poké Balls and tossed them out.
Amid flashes of red light,
"Roar—!!"
a ferocious giant beast clad entirely in blue-green armor appeared before him. It was the Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon of the Johto Region, the Sandstorm Tyranitar!
The true core of a Sandstorm team!
Not the Sandstorm lineup built around Hippowdon during the Masters Tournament.
This time, it was the true "Sandstorm Tyrant," Tyranitar!
The one that appeared after Tyranitar was a Nidoking.
Standing together with the Nidoqueen that had been at Giovanni's side from the start, they formed Giovanni's two strongest artillery pieces.
The final Pokémon that appeared gave Xia Yan a slight surprise.
"Kangaskhan?"
Xia Yan blinked.
He had not expected Giovanni to send out a Kangaskhan last.
But with Giovanni's identity and strength, coupled with the time and resources he had invested, his main roster