Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

The ground-based energy that it had painstakingly accumulated was gradually annihilated by the black mist that entangled and tore at it, in a way it had never seen before.

Last time we faced each other, my opponent didn't have this ability.

although.

This annihilation process is neither fast nor widespread.

However, it did somewhat reduce the power of the land cloud attack.

The power of antimatter!

The clash between the two spirits was even more dramatic than the previous hasty confrontation.

but.

After the collision, both Landorus and Draco returned to their respective trainers.

Neither Xia Yan nor Sakaki issued any further attack orders.

"I didn't expect you to actually be real this time," Sakaki said slowly, patting Landorus.

"What do you mean? Do you think there's a fake me?" Xia Yan raised an eyebrow.

He was just joking, but to his surprise, Sakaki nodded seriously.

"Really?"

Sakaki glanced at him sideways.

"Do you know where this is?" he asked in return.

Xia Yan shook his head.

Seeing that Xia Yan didn't seem to be faking it, it was Sakaki's turn to be a little surprised.

"Then how did you get in?"

It was kicked in by an alpaca.

He touched his nose. "If I said... I got lost and wandered in, would you believe me, Boss Sakaki?"

After looking him up and down, Sakaki straightened his clothes and said, "I believe you."

"cough."

Xia Yan coughed awkwardly and looked around. "So, where exactly is this place?"

"The Ruins of the Divine Capital".

Sakaki didn't hide anything and told him directly.

Xia Yan's eyes widened slightly, and his voice rose a few decibels, "The Ruins of the Divine Capital?!"

The Ruins of the Divine Capital are located deep within the Ruins of Aluf in the Johto region.

legend.

During the Greenery Era, the ancient Sinnoh people migrated to Johto, the region closest to Sinnoh at the time, because they could no longer tolerate the harsh environment of the Sinnoh region.

To commemorate the Sinnoh region, the Ruins of Johto were built deep within the Ruins of Alpow, and the name is derived from the "God" in Sinnoh and the "Capital" in Johto.

It can be considered a fusion of the cultures of two regions.

Another example of a name like this is "Tojo Falls," which is located between the Kanto and Johto regions and serves as a dividing line.

Why was Xia Yan so excited after learning about the "Shen Du Ruins"?

because.

In the special episode, when Giovanni went missing and Chakra took control of Team Rocket, the "Four Generals" of Team Rocket, led by Apollo, who controlled the Johto region, attempted to control Arceus in order to find Giovanni.

And it was successful.

They seized all of Arceus's tablets as leverage.

even.

He also tried to get Arceus to recreate Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.

As for the result...

The "Four Generals" were crushed by Akin and Silver, and even Arceus was subdued by Akin.

The recreated Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina were defeated by Lance, Giovanni, and Luffy who arrived later.

and.

There are also a large number of unknown totems within the ruins of Shendu.

They create illusions to intimidate or even attack.

Therefore, it's easy to explain why Sakaki didn't confirm whether Natsuhiko was real or fake at first.

But the key point is...

What is Sakaki trying to do here?

Like the "Four Generals," was it trying to control Arceus?

"Are you surprised?" Sakaki looked at Natsuhiko.

Xia Yan didn't answer, but asked, "Boss Sakaki, what are you doing here?"

In this regard.

Surprisingly, Sakaki didn't hide anything and said frankly, "I just wanted to talk to Arceus. But it seems that it doesn't want to see me."

Perhaps Arceus already knows everything... Xia Yan thought to himself.

"Looking for Arceus?"

"You know what happened on Crimson Lotus Island, right?"

Xia Yan looked slightly embarrassed.

Not only do I know, but we even met back then.

However, back then he used the identity of Xia Yan, but now he uses the identity of "Yan Xia".

This was an unspoken understanding between Natsuhiko and Sakaki; neither of them intended to reveal it.

"There are problems within the alliance, as you've probably noticed. I didn't want to get involved in these things; in fact, I was quite happy to stand aside and watch the show."

Sakaki spoke in a calm tone.

But gradually his gaze sharpened, and his tone became heavy and chilling.

"But they should never have messed with me, or with our Rockets!"

With that, Sakaki, accompanied by Land Cloud, strode away.

Xia Yan followed behind.

main.

He didn't know how to leave the ruins.

"So, what is your purpose in creating Team Rocket, Boss Giovanni?" Xia Yan suddenly asked.

"create?"

Sakaki paused slightly.

"I took over the Rockets from my mother."

"Then...do you have a son?" Xia Yan asked again.

Sakaki frowned. "What do you mean?"

No. Just asking.

"No," Sakamoto said without turning around.

Xia Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately.

As long as Team Rocket wasn't created just to find a baby, that's good.

"Hey, Giovanni, have you ever considered... expanding Team Rocket's size?"

"Scale?" Sakaki frowned.

Xia Yan placed his hand on the back of the flying Dorambaruto beside him, gently rubbing it as he slowly said:

"A black hole that devours everything is certainly terrifying, but it will never be as eye-catching as a rainbow after the rain."

Upon hearing this, Sakagi carefully considered Natsuhiko's words.

After a brief pause.

"continue."

"The force we need to confront may be just a part of the league, or it could be the entire league! A clash between two powerful forces is bound to be accompanied by a storm, so why... can't our Rockets be the dazzling rainbow after the storm?"

Xia Yan's voice was calm, but the meaning behind his words was anything but.

"You want to..."

Sakaki looked at Natsuhiko, a ripple appearing in the depths of his eyes.

Xia Yan's expression turned serious, and he gritted his teeth slightly as he said:

"Emperors take turns, today it's my turn! If the alliance is willing to correct its mistakes, that's best; if the alliance isn't..."

"Then help it correct it!"

Sakaki's eyes flickered as he took over Natsuhiko's words.

Simultaneously.

He also understood the meaning behind Xia Yan's words.

"The Rockets are indeed strong. But their strength is not allowed by the league. Mr. Giovanni, have you considered that if your children in the future do not want to inherit the Rockets, do not want to have anything to do with the Rockets, and do not even want to say the name 'Rockets'?"

Sakaki fell silent.

Xia Yan continued, "The Alliance has an implicit hierarchy among people: Alliance loyalists, geniuses and elites, ordinary people, and those at the bottom. It may not be realistic to say that everyone is completely equal, but I don't think it's impossible to at least give everyone the opportunity to advance."