Viridian City.
Unlike other cities, the entire city was shrouded in darkness and silence.
Most trainers passing by didn't even glance at the gym.
The strongest gym in the Kanto Region!
Viridian Gym!
Unlike the darkness of Dewford Town, faint lights flickered inside the gym, and an unusual atmosphere permeated the air. The entire gym was quiet, as if no one had ever set foot inside.
The gym's furnishings were the most outstanding of all the gyms.
An invisible darkness seemed to shroud the entire city.
Team Rocket was hidden within this small gym.
Team Rocket—every trainer in the Kanto Region had heard of this name. It represented evil, madness, and so-called plunder.
No matter what kind of Pokémon it was, once Team Rocket targeted it, it was doomed to be captured and killed.
All the villainous forces that appeared in the previous generations combined were not as powerful as Team Rocket at this moment. They spanned two entire regions, and most of the gyms in the League of Legends were affiliated with Team Rocket.
Team Magma, Team Aqua, and other organizations may operate in the shadows, but Team Rocket has become a household name, and all factions know that Team Rocket's headquarters are in Viridian City.
Yet, no one dares to annihilate the entire Team Rocket.
Team Rocket's trainers, especially the executives, use extremely ruthless methods, eliminating opposing Pokémon without sparing the trainers themselves.
The League and Team Rocket are now in a relatively peaceful state, and Team Rocket's overt actions are decreasing, but behind the scenes, everyone knows the terrifying actions they've taken.
Deep within the Viridian Gym, in a secluded room.
"Have some more trainers with extraordinary talent emerged in the Kanto Region?"
"Special abilities; perhaps another trainer born with the power of Viridian will appear."
Seated in a luxurious leather chair, a middle-aged man in a suit calmly reviewed the report in his hand.
His words were filled with interest in these things, his deep eyes flickering slightly.
Giovanni, the Gym Leader of Viridian City, known as 'Sakaki of the Earth,'
was also the head of Team Rocket. Almost every talented trainer appearing in the Kanto and Johto regions was under Team Rocket's surveillance.
This time, the newcomers who had set off from Pallet Town had also piqued Giovanni's interest.
"The power of Viridian, that's a big problem."
Those born with the power of Viridian were destined to become Champion-level trainers.
He himself had reached his current level by mastering the so-called power of Viridian.
Now, with the power of Viridian reappearing in the Kanto Region, significant changes were bound to occur.
"Professor Akihabara of Marsh City, artificial Pokémon technology."
Compared to his innate talent, Giovanni was more interested in Professor Akihabara.
The Pokémon he had created.
If he could really make that, then his plan to create a human Mewtwo would have found an executor.
"The Dragon Clan~"
"The Johto Region."
"Things seem to be getting more and more interesting."
Giovanni's mind flashed through the images of many trainers as he looked with interest at the world Pokémon map on his desk, which detailed the cities of various regions.
Giovanni's ambition had always been to become the ruler of the Pokémon world.
No matter how many generations of villains appeared, none could surpass Giovanni's ambition.
"Boss Giovanni~"
A knock came at the door.
After a long while, Giovanni slowly opened the door to let the person in.
Dressed in a white suit, with a dark green buzz cut, his face now showing a hint of fortitude, he slowly walked to the desk, his tone becoming more serious.
"Boss Giovanni, the red Gyarados we researched at Lake of Rage in the Johto Region has been lost."
The man in the suit said in a deep voice.
"Lake of Rage? Is it a lake near Kaji Town?"
"That old guy, Lance, didn't make a move?"
"If that guy had, I don't think that kid Lance would have succeeded."
Giovanni's tone became more serious; Lake of Rage was located near Kaji Town.
If Uncle Liu wanted to make a move, Lance wouldn't take that red Gyarados so easily.
"Uncle Liu, he's never left Kaji Town."
The man in the suit's expression hardened, a troubled look on his face. He had been receiving intelligence that mentioned nothing about Uncle Liu, as if he had never existed.
"A red Gyarados, lost is lost."
"It's just a product of ultrasonic testing, nothing to fear."
Hearing this, Giovanni's emotions gradually calmed, his index finger tapping the table rhythmically.
He seemed curious to see where Lance would end up.
That was the Lance family, the only trainer currently wielding the power of dragons.
His talent was considerable.
"Boss, Lance, he..."
The man in the suit frowned, as one of Team Rocket's executives.
He knew Lance's strength better than anyone.
He'd met Lance a few times, and the guy was no pushover.
Currently, he was the Johto Champion and one of the Kanto Elite Four.
Trainers born with that special ability were all battle maniacs.
"Lance, don't worry~"
"The focus now is on the Kanto Region."
"Once that Pokémon is created, all these problems will crumble instantly."
Giovanni said with a faint smile, a glint of brilliance in his deep eyes.
Team Rocket had been silent for so long, just waiting for that Pokémon to be born.
Once that Pokémon was born!
Champion?
League?
Complete control of Kanto, even Johto, and even the entire Pokémon world would be within their grasp.
This was Giovanni's confidence!
Lance?!
Giovanni had seen too many geniuses, some even trainers who could be called monsters!
He himself was a monster born with special abilities.
In terms of strength, he feared no one!
Team Rocket possessed almost all the genius resources of the Kanto and even Johto regions. The three executives, four generals, three beastmen, and some high-ranking officers were all at the Elite Four level.
Team Rocket's ability to stand firm in the Kanto Region relied on its own formidable strength.
And the only Champion-level trainer was Giovanni.
If he wanted to overthrow the entire Kanto Region and even the world, he needed a brand new Pokémon, one that could surpass all other Pokémon. This was the breakthrough!
The breakthrough to break the current balance.
"Champion? Elite Four?!"
"In the Kanto Region, there is no shortage of so-called Champion trainers."
...
Elsewhere.
Lance, who had just left the Lake of Rage, held a Poké Ball in his hand. He had just captured that powerful red Gyarados, which would become his main Pokémon in the future. Even though he came from a family of dragon tamers, he had rarely seen Shiny Pokémon. A while ago, he spoke with Steven, who kept bragging about his shiny Metagross. He'd finally found a shiny Pokémon after searching for so long. It wasn't a shiny Dragonite, but it was better than nothing; at least he wouldn't be constantly mocked by Steven. He was practically sick of hearing Steven mention shiny Metagross.
"Team Rocket's influence in Johto is more than it appears on the surface," Lance said, his tone much calmer now, his initial excitement gone. He looked at his red Gyarados. This time, he hadn't encountered any Team Rocket executives.
Those lunatics all had Elite Four level Pokémon.
It would have taken him a lot of effort to deal with them, but this time he hadn't encountered a single Team Rocket executive.
It seemed they'd given up on this research base.
What was their purpose?!
Now, Lance himself couldn't figure out what Team Rocket was trying to do.
Just then, he felt a tickle on his nose and instinctively sneezed.
"Huh?!"
"Could it be that I caught a chill while diving to the bottom of the lae?"
"Why do I feel so cold all over?"
Yu Longdu rubbed his nose.
Why does it feel like someone is talking about me behind my back?
Is it just my imagination?!
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