An unexpected meeting with several future in-laws, and Celebi's time-travel sightseeing tour (combined chapter)

"The leader of Team Rocket..."

Ito Cheng was just about to reply when he saw the other man turn smartly and leave. At the same time, his vision went black, and he collapsed unconscious.

One thought flashed through his mind before he passed out. What the... this guy's brain definitely doesn't work like a normal person's.

"Weren't you going to interrogate him?"

Uchinai couldn't help asking.

The other four were equally puzzled.

"No, there's no need."

Dian walked straight toward Nidoking and held out a hand.

Bang!

A mass of black light instantly enveloped the armor on Nidoking's body, then shattered it.

"Nido?!"

Nidoking blinked in surprise, then took a step back. He couldn't understand why the man before him would destroy the armor that could control him.

As though he had read Nidoking's thoughts, Dian smiled. "Only the heart can truly bind you forever. I hope that one day, you'll meet someone who can do that, whether it's a Nidoqueen or a human."

He gently stroked Nidoking's long horn. "But for now, you're free."

Dian turned to the four people behind him. "The same goes for you."

With that, he strolled toward the door.

"Wait! Team Rocket's executive Apollo is outside, along with his followers. You're on your own..."

Dolag and his wife, Sanae, tried to dissuade him, their faces tense.

"Exactly, young man. Apollo's strength isn't something an ordinary person can match... no, rather, he alone can dominate this entire ship."

Uchinai spoke gravely. "My Lunatone should be able to escape and send word to the League. Given the standing of my family, the Uchinai family of Ecruteak, and the others here, the League will definitely send a Hall-level Trainer!"

"When that happens..."

His words abruptly stopped.

The moonlight had already faded. That meant his Lunatone had ultimately