I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 774 A Heartfelt Confession (Not Really)
island nation

Fukushima Prefecture, Isobo City.

This place was abandoned by the island nation's government because of a past nuclear power plant leak, planetary expansion, population decline, and rampant evil spirits.

However, the city was not overwhelmed by vegetation, nor did it show any signs of decay, because an extraordinary organization called 'Team Rocket' had occupied it and made it their headquarters; they even openly recruited 'ambitious individuals' from all over the world to protect the ecological environment and maintain our shared planetary home, and so on.
Simply put, they are a product of this era: extraordinary environmentalists!
Other similar organizations do exist.
However, those organizations do not have the large number of rare beasts that Team Rocket possesses.

"Hey, guys."

"Today I shut down another chemical plant that was polluting beyond its limits!"

Standing atop a giant Charizard, Team Rocket members landed in the city's breeding area, eager to show off as they leaped down.

This member has high eyebrows and deep-set eyes, and he is obviously not from an island nation: Team Rocket's mission is environmental protection, and anyone who meets the requirements can join.

"Pshaw, what's so great about it?"

The zookeepers responsible for feeding the rare animals came forward, offering them large amounts of food while complaining.

"With this giant Charizard around, even if we were to go on a mission with a boar, we could easily complete it successfully."

At the same time, a zookeeper holding a water gun tapped the Charizard's toenail.

"Could you please lift your leg?"

As the gigantic Charizard raised its leg, the keeper began cleaning its claws.

This 'giant fire-breathing dragon' is a standard Western dragon in appearance; it is estimated to be over 15 meters tall and 30 meters long; and as its name suggests, it can breathe fire.

Tiger-class!
With such a powerful force at their disposal, it is indeed as the breeding team said: no matter who goes on a mission with them, it is always easy and enjoyable.

"Hahaha, but you guys don't dare go to the battlefield, do you?"

The foreign member with high eyebrows and deep-set eyes laughed heartily.
"Therefore, this honor can only be taken by us!"

"Take it, take it~~"

The zookeepers in charge of logistics didn't care: in this chaotic and dangerous world, having a place to live was already a blessing for them.

As for the 'glory' of going to the front lines, let's leave it to these dream-chasing members;
Glory, dreams, bonds—these are often accompanied by death.

Not everyone can afford this.

boom! !

Suddenly, an explosion came from the city center, causing the giant fire-breathing dragon to turn its head.

The zookeepers and combat personnel around them all turned their heads, revealing expressions of confusion and surprise.

Who?
How dare they cause trouble!

I wonder if Team Rocket has Mewtwo protecting them?
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

City Hall
This place has been transformed into an office and gathering place for Team Rocket officers: when the explosions sounded nearby, many officers who were resting here got up.

"No, it's not good!"

"Someone has broken in—"

As the stumbling members of the outer perimeter fled into the building, numerous cadres were already on high alert.

"Don't panic!"

"How many people are there on the other side?"

Those who can become cadres are at least at the level of a strong wolf or a weak tiger;
Moreover, they are all seasoned veterans, and with the rare beasts they possess, they are not without the power to fight back even if the Metropolitan Police Department attacks.

"Yes, they are two elementary school students."

Amidst their panting, the words of the peripheral members startled the cadres.

No, a primary school student?

Have we, the Rockets, fallen to this level?

"etc,"

One of the cadres suddenly thought of something.
"Could this be the target of the mission that Musashi and Kojiro are in charge of?"

Upon hearing this, the other cadres also came to their senses: there were two oddballs in their "Rocket Team" who got beaten up every day when they went out, and when they asked their opponents, they found out that their opponents were elementary school students.

"Those two good-for-nothings?"

"Ha, we've actually been attacked at our doorstep."

What a shame!

It seems I need to take action myself.

boom! !

The next second, the city hall doors were suddenly kicked open.

The creature that rammed the door was a gigantic wild boar, covered in thick bony plates, and estimated to be five meters tall. Its size was...
"Watch out, it's a gigantic tusked boar."

"So what if it grows to a gigantic size?"

"Just a wild boar."

The cadres weren't pushovers; they immediately saw through the newcomer's—no, the pig's—true nature: a weak tiger-level ninja.

Generally, they will possess abilities such as gigantification and human bomb impact;

They have some strength, but they are not to be feared!

"Huff, huff~~"

However, the giant tusked boar did not immediately charge in. Instead, it deactivated its 'giant' ability, rapidly shrinking in size as it ran to the side, revealing two figures:

The figures of two primary school students.

"Is it them?"

"Musashi and Kojiro are such useless trash, they actually...did it all?!"

As the wild boar ran away, a third figure floating in the air came into view, making the many cadres feel as if they had been choked.

"Stop listening to these guys' nonsense, just knock them down first—"

Wearing a white 'sun-proof shirt' with wide sleeves and a string of magatama symbols, she appeared simple yet exuded a unique nobility; her hair was styled with bangs, and her delicate features were exquisite, but she had an inexplicable arrogance. The little girl glanced at him and lost interest.

Too weak, too weak!

? ? ! !
"Yueyue.yue."

One of the cadres seemed to be having an epileptic seizure, trembling all over but unable to utter a complete sentence.

"It's fake, right? It's an illusion!"

thud,

The sound of someone kneeling nearby made the cadre who claimed it was 'illusion magic' turn his head to look:

A colleague, usually known for his iron-fisted nature, immediately knelt on one knee, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.

"Little Zhi, shall we split it in half?"

Little Moon Night, who floated forward, already looked eager to try.

"No, let me do it."

Through their interactions along the way, Xiaozhi has come to understand Xiaojianzi's personality to some extent.

If she were to take action, the battlefield would be littered with corpses, and she wouldn't feel any discomfort: after all, her starting point was too high, and she was no longer even a species of 'human'.

Divine bloodline!
and so--

"It won't take much time,"

crackling and popping

Lightning, like water, began to travel and cover Ash's body.

"Ten seconds."

brush,

Many cadres were momentarily blinded, and then plunged into darkness!

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On the Sky Continent, on the island where the Eight Heroes gathered, a maniacal laugh that shook the earth resounded.

"Hahahahaha!!!"

"Raichu, you've finally met your match!"

Gudora's voice pierced through the clouds and spread in all directions, causing countless extraordinary creatures to move away from or rather, flee from the island!

When bigwigs have a meeting, it might turn into a physical fight; they'd better stay away to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.

"Have you laughed enough?"

Raichu glanced at the wingless dragon rolling on the ground and spoke calmly.

"It can't fly—"

? !
boom!
"What did you say?"

Suddenly standing up, Gudora glared fiercely at the tiny Raichu in the sky with its dragon eyes.

Although its appearance has changed a lot, this annoying aura remains the same!

"Oh?"

"That pathetic fellow not only can't fly, he doesn't even have ears—"

boom! ! ! !

The mountains that suddenly pierced the earth instantly covered the area where Raichu was located from bottom to top.

However, Raichu, who was prepared for this, dodged it: even though he had dropped a level, his speed was still enough to rival that of a Demon-level character and to contend with a Dragon-level character.

"Feel sorry,"

Raichu, his body covered in lightning, continued speaking calmly as he floated in the air.

"I forgot, you don't have ears."

???

That's obviously wrong. Grodora just can't fly, but it still has ears. However, compared to Raichu's long, agile ears, Grodora's 'inner ear' mode, hidden in its carapace, is a blatant mockery: like a powerful Dragon-level creature that can't fly?
Who can I talk to to reason with you?
“Ahhhhh————”

"Enough, Godora!"

Seeing that the berserk Grodora was about to unleash 'Precipice Sword' again, 'Rayquaza' in the sky had no choice but to step in.

"And you, Raichu, say less."

The other members of the "Eight Heroes" were surging with power, clearly preparing to use force to break up the fight.

"Huhuhuhuhu——"

Grodora, who was furious, could only grit his teeth and suppress his anger.

He represents the earth and has the ability to create and expand the land, but he is no match for the other eight generals working together.

Even that annoying 'Raichu' in the sky, it can't hit it!

Ultimately, it still can't fly.

So angry!

"Humph,"

Raichu snorted coldly, but didn't continue his foul language.

He represents the 'Thunder' attribute, which is inherently in a restraining relationship with the 'Earth' attribute: it would be strange if the two had a good relationship.

"Now that Raichu has returned, let's discuss our next steps."

Rayquaza slowly opened its mouth and looked at Raichu:

"I'll chair the meeting for now, you don't mind, do you?"

"No,"

Raichu shook his head slightly.

He used to chair the meetings: just like in the previous battle with the Sea Kingdom.

But now Raichu has dropped a lot in rank, and with Grodora around, if he chairs the meeting, Grodora will definitely argue unconditionally!
"Okay, I—"

"Hold on,"

Mewtwo on the other side raised its hand, interrupting Rayquaza's meeting.

“I received a ‘phone call’,”

In its other hand, Mewtwo is holding a cell phone: but this phone has a 'pointed corner' and a pair of eyes, making it look like a cartoon-style appliance: if it weren't for the blinking eyes.

Rotom,

This is an extraordinary organism in an ionic state.

Ability is something that is attached to an electrical appliance, thereby acquiring the appliance's capabilities.

For example, an electric fan blows air, a refrigerator freezes, and a microwave heats. But that's about it; expecting them to be as powerful as 'Transformers' is unrealistic.

The Rotom in Mewtwo's hand is his tool for communicating with Team Rocket.

"They specifically asked for 'Raichu',"

?

Could it be.
With a frown, Raichu stretched out its little paw.

"Give me."

"and many more--!"

However, another angry voice stopped Raichu from 'answering the phone'.

"Mewtwo, answer the 'phone' right here."

"Or is there something we're not allowed to know?"

Faced with Mewtwo's inquiring gaze...
Raichu pursed his lips.

"Take it."

"Hey, hey! Pikachu—"

Soon, a familiar voice came from the mobile phone-themed mythical creature that had spread its 'wings' and was flying in the air.

"Xiaozhi?"

"You're still alive, kid? You're pretty tough."

Raichu had just opened his mouth with a cold smile when he was immediately interrupted by the other party.

"Pikachu!"

No matter what happens, I will get you back!

Xiao Zhi's firm voice came through the phone.

"Since we've agreed to become the strongest trainers together, we absolutely cannot go back on our word!"

"Kid, have you had enough of your daydreams?"

Taking a deep breath, Raichu, or rather Pikachu, bared its teeth impatiently at this 'rare beast phone'.

"You are merely a tool I manipulate—"

"We are the best team!"

boom! ! !
A bolt of lightning crashed down, instantly engulfing the 'rare beast phone'.

"Zhizhizhi?"

Amidst the lightning, a small, rare beast with a pointed head and lightning wings flew out: it was 'Rotom'. As an electric-type rare beast, it wasn't killed, but it was quite frightened.

"Ridiculous!"

Raichu, crackling with lightning, growled through gritted teeth.

(End of this chapter)