The capture operation soon entered its final stages.
As more and more members of Team Rocket were arrested, only a handful of diehards remained on the beach. Even after realizing they could not escape, they continued to resist, but their struggles were doomed to be futile. The officers subdued them almost instantly.
For those members of Team Rocket who had been subdued, the officers first confiscated their Pokémon, then tied them together in groups with ropes and escorted them into the helicopters.
Amid this orderly operation, Xia You led Ash and the others over to Anabel, who was directing the officers, and told her what they planned to do next.
"You're going to raid Team Rocket's Secret Base?" After hearing him out, Anabel did not immediately agree, instead voicing her concerns first. "I'm sorry, but we're short-handed. We really don't have the resources to lead this operation. Besides, I think our top priority right now should be getting these captured Team Rocket members back to the police station. The round trip will take a lot of time, so we really can't go and clear out the Team Rocket Base as well..."
Unlike Looker's steady yet bold approach, Anabel, who held a higher position, was more cautious in how she handled things. She clearly would not rush into action without preparation.
"That's all right." Xia You shook his head. "We're planning to handle this ourselves, though we may still need you to take care of the cleanup afterward."
Although she knew how capable Xia You was, and he had so many people helping him, Anabel still had reservations about the plan.
"Team Rocket's base is bound to be somewhere very well hidden, and it's sure to be heavily guarded. Going with just the few of you... doesn't seem very safe, does