Ghetsis wasn't on the front lines.
After all, with a Champion-level foster son who was also the Hero of Truth, why would he need to appear personally?
Moreover, Ghetsis had more important matters behind the scenes.
That was to constantly monitor the League's actions.
After all, ultimately, the Pokémon League was the giant on this planet.
And they possessed the strongest intelligence network on the Planet Pokémon.
Because of that, they were the most likely to find Goh first.
So while N and the others were out searching, Ghetsis silently watched the League's actions from behind the scenes… to avoid being beaten to the punch by Mr. Goodshow and the others.
[That Cinderace is very likely that kid's! Capture it and interrogate it! Force the kid's whereabouts out of it!]
After receiving Zinzolin's message, Ghetsis, whose strength wasn't top-tier among Champions but was absolutely unmatched in scheming, the Sarutobi Hiruzen of the Pokémon World, decisively said.
He agreed with Zinzolin's reasoning.
If Goh couldn't find food while hiding, his Pokémon certainly couldn't find food either.
After a whole month, it was logical for them to be starved to skin and bones.
So this Cinderace really was likely Goh's!
[Zinzolin: B-But, Ghetsis-sama, N is still here...]
Zinzolin, on the scene, was very conflicted.
Although N had little feeling for humans, he was a overly compassionate towards Pokémon.
To take a Pokémon from him, and for the reason of interrogation...
Zinzolin was even afraid that if he made the request, N would have Zekrom directly reward him with a Bolt Strike.
[Ghetsis: Idiot! Can't you just lie to him?!]
If it weren't for the thousands of miles separating them, Ghetsis would have wanted to slap this foolish subordinate.
Who told you to state the real reason?
Our Team Plasma's core business is pyramid schemes + deceiving, have you forgotten?
Only then did Zinzolin foolishly react. After closing the chat group, he quickly walked up to N and said:
"N-sama, this Cinderace is very weak. Please allow me to have the medical team examine it."
N, rumored to be born from a Pokémon and a human, had the ability to sense Pokémon's emotions.
But he didn't possess healing abilities like the Aura Power.
He didn't think much of the reason Zinzolin gave and nodded in agreement.
Zinzolin couldn't suppress the slight curl of his lips.
Once they were far enough away and N couldn't see, he would have his Crobat use Hypnosis to control this damn rabbit and find Goh.
'The seven Dragon Balls will belong to us, the true Team Plasma.'
'You fools, N, have served your purpose!'
Zinzolin reached out to grab the Cinderace, whose condition had just improved slightly.
Unexpectedly, seeing the hand approach, the Cinderace suddenly snatched the remaining energy blocks and Berries from N's hand.
Although its steps were still unsteady, it burst forth with speed absolutely unattainable by ordinary humans, charging deep into the flower field.
"Is it wary of humans? Indeed, Pokémon need liberation."
A sense of grief, blaming the world and other people, welled up in the depths of N's eyes.
'Indeed, humans and Pokémon must be separated.'
Seeing this, Zinzolin cursed inwardly, 'You idiot!'
'That rabbit definitely wants to take that food to Goh!'
'Pokémon would never abandon their trainer.'
'Even if their owner is scum!'
"Houndoom! After it!"
Zinzolin could no longer care that N was still here.
He hurriedly sent out his Pokémon to chase down the Cinderace.
How difficult was it to find a single person on a planet with ten billion people?
If they missed this chance, there was a 99% chance there wouldn't be another!
The vicious Dark/Fire-type Pokémon Houndoom, upon landing, opened its fang-filled maw.
Like a rabid dog hunting, it rapidly ran towards the fleeing Cinderace.
"Zinzolin, what are you doing!?"
N's expression changed dramatically, and even his usually calm eyes instantly surged with anger.
Seeing that Zinzolin had no intention of stopping, and Houndoom's drooling fangs were about to bite the Cinderace's hind leg-
N suddenly waved his hand.
Boom!
A flash of lightning abruptly fell from the night sky.
It struck Houndoom's back squarely.
It was Thunderbolt!
Above the night sky, a black dragon with glowing blue eyes slowly revealed itself from the clouds.
The Ideal Dragon - Zekrom!
"I hope you can explain your actions just now, Zinzolin."
N's eyes gleamed coldly, with the majestic Zekrom hovering above his head.
It had to be said, the deterrent power was full.
However, Zinzolin still ignored him.
"Houndoom! Burn everything! Fire Blast!"
Zinzolin turned and shouted at the fallen Houndoom.
If Zekrom had been serious, that move alone would have been enough to make Houndoom lose battle capability.
But N's attitude towards Pokémon was indeed overly gentle.
Even towards hostile trainers' Pokémon, he rarely struck heavily.
The paralyzed Houndoom on the ground used its last bit of strength to release a pillar of fire from its throat.
The moment it was emitted, it spread in five directions!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The vast flower field was instantly ignited.
The many Grass-type and Bug-type Pokémon living here let out cries of pain, fleeing in the opposite direction.
N was both shocked and angry, his eyes nearly popping out.
Even he, who was satirized by Ghetsis as a 'monster without human emotion', felt the emotion called 'anger' at this moment.
"Alright, come out now!"
Zinzolin sneered.
Although he didn't know Goh's exact location…
'Since your Pokémon is here, you probably can't be hiding too far away, right?'
Cough! Cough!
At that moment, the sound of a human coughing violently reached the ears of all Team Plasma's members.
This sound was particularly conspicuous and obvious amidst the Pokémon's screams.
"Found him!"
Zinzolin's face lit up with great joy.
He even disregarded the flower field being engulfed in flames, sending out his Crobat to use Air Slash to clear a path for him as he rushed towards the source of the coughing that sounded like someone was coughing up blood.
"Hahaha! Hahahaha!"
When he saw Goh, hiding in a corner of the flower bushes, as thin as his Cinderace, skin and bones like a reincarnated mummy-
Zinzolin let out a crazy laugh.
'Wonderful!'
'This way, the Dragon Balls' wish will be mine!'
'I will become the king of this world!'
At this moment, Zinzolin had completely forgotten that he was Ghetsis's trusted aide.
He wanted to use the Dragon Balls' power to rule this planet himself!
Forcing his eyelids open, Goh saw the old man beside him falling into madness and was terrified to the extreme.
He didn't even have the strength to cry or wail.
'H-How did it come to this!?'
Goh couldn't understand from beginning to end… he had only done something he did every day.
How did he become the target of the entire world?
"Next, I just need to deliver you to Lott... Hehehe..."
Zinzolin, like a pervert about to assault a girl, grinned weirdly and reached out to grab Goh.
But the moment he touched the other party, Zinzolin thought of another problem-
'Where is Lott now? How do I find him? Should I ask in the chat group now?'
"D-Don't touch me! Sto-"
Goh struggled violently.
"Persian, use Slash!"
Suddenly, an indifferent voice rang out.
Zinzolin's expression froze.
Immediately after, blood gushed from his throat.
With a thud, his head fell into Goh's lap.
The emaciated Goh's mouth fell open.
Then, he saw a middle-aged man in a suit, accompanied by a Persian, looking elegant as he slowly walked to his side.
"Th-Thank you, m-mister. A-Are you here to save me?"
Goh was so moved he even considered offering himself in return.
However, the next second, Giovanni's smile gradually turned perverted.
"Haha! You're mine now!"