Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

After some thought, he slowly said, "What if I said I could provide a gene fragment that is suspected to be from the 'Radiant God'?"

the first time.

This was the first time since Sakaki and Natsuhiko had spoken that he had stopped petting the cat.

This shows just how surprised Sakaki was by Xia Yan's news.

Don't underestimate the power of simply stopping what you're doing.

But for the composed Giovanni, this was already considered a loss of composure.

The Radiant God?

Mr. Z across from him seemed to sense Sakaki's loss of composure. The drowsiness in his eyes disappeared, and instead, he frowned slightly.

Because in his memory, there was absolutely no information about the "Radiant God".

This was beyond his common sense.

To know.

He's the head of the Hunter Guild in the Kanto region, the highest-ranking member of the Hunter Guild, and one of the people who has the most contact with Pokémon and all kinds of Pokémon information. How could there be something he doesn't know?

And it depends on the situation.

It seems that both Sakaki and Natsuhiko know this.

This was Xia Yan's biggest trump card in his negotiations with Sakaki.

He knew that Giovanni was pursuing Necrozma, the "Radiant Goddess" who brought light to the Alola region.

In the original story, Team Rocket sent its elite forces to the Alola region in an attempt to gain an understanding of the situation.

Xia Yan's confidence stemmed from the black crystal that Tapu Moo Moo had entrusted to him for safekeeping.

He still can't be sure if it's related to Necrozma.

But since Tapu Bulu takes it so seriously, it's definitely not simple.

Besides, he only said "suspected," not confirmed.

But even this "suspected" feeling was enough to move Sakaki.

after all.

Neither Kyogre nor Groudon are legendary Pokémon; they are not Psychic-type Pokémon.

But Necrozma is.

The meaning behind this is quite different.

Furthermore, the Rocket Team's abilities and methods can help them determine whether the crystal is related to Necrozma.

He only needs to provide a small amount, which will certainly not include all the gene fragments; a portion will be enough for the Rockets.

It won't have any impact on Xia Yan.

Tap, tap, tap...

Sakaki tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

Instructions.

Xia Yan's last condition had already made him waver.

The sound of tapping on the table came from the phone and echoed in the empty inner hall.

It was as if he wasn't tapping on the table, but rather on the hearts of the people in the inner hall, his breath remarkably synchronized with theirs.

This silence lasted much longer than the previous ones.

After a while.

The knocking stopped, and only then did Sakaki speak again.

Instead of giving Xia Yan a reply, he smiled and said, "You're quite good. How about joining Team Rocket? I'll offer you a top executive position."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan was taken aback.

He then chuckled twice.

Discarding the image that suddenly popped into my mind... an old man with a crescent-shaped beard was extending his hand to me and saying with a smile, "Be my son."

“I’m used to being free,” Xia Yan said casually.

“It’s alright, I can let you move around freely,” Sakaki added.

You can tell from his tone that Sakaki was genuinely inviting Natsuhiko, and wasn't joking.

As for...

Xia Yan's identity as a hunter?

Sakaki had absolute confidence; having joined his subordinates, he wasn't worried about betrayal.

Even if there is betrayal, he can handle it perfectly well.

This is the spirit of the leader of the largest underground force in the Elf World.

Xia Yan grinned.

If he were still that lowly guy struggling in Golden City, he'd probably be bowing down in despair.

"I'll think about it."

Now...

Let's put it off for now.

Directly refusing would seem a bit disrespectful to Sakaki.

“Okay.” Giovanni continued petting his cat. “You’re qualified to work with Team Rocket.”

Xia Yan picked up the hat and bowed slightly.

Seeing Xia Yan's actions, Sakaki smiled and said, "Let me give you a piece of advice."

Xia Yan was slightly stunned.

Then, on the screen, Giovanni's body leaned slightly forward, and his figure, hidden in the shadows, finally came into his view.

His sharply defined face was framed by a curved smile.

He said meaningfully, "Don't take Tom Ruoqi's matter too lightly. The waters run much deeper than you imagine."

Much deeper?

Xia Yan's heart trembled.

The fact that even Sakaki said that is enough to show that some things are not just what Natsuhiko sees on the surface.

Perhaps he thought he had seen enough.

But compared to Sakaki, he's definitely not as good.

This only proves that Xia Yan's feeling was very likely correct.

Tomruchi is truly just a node in an invisible web that covers the entire elven world.

After saying that sentence.

The call ended.

Xia Yan didn't ask how the items would be handed over, nor did he mention the specific details of the cooperation; he and Sakaki understood each other implicitly.

Xia Yan returned the communicator to Mr. Z.

Thank you.

After saying that, he slowly walked away.

Watching Xia Yan's departing figure, Mr. Z did not intend to stop him, but his sleepiness was noticeably less than before.

"Boss?" the fat man next to him called out cautiously.

But then Mr. Z said, "Get to know him better."

"Oh, oh," the fat man nodded repeatedly.

Xia Yan made no secret of his conversation with Sakaki; he was just fat, which did not mean he was stupid.

Mr. Z stretched again, looking like he wanted to perk up physically, but his mind wouldn't let him.

As he shuffled his leather shoes toward the interior, a casual voice drifted over, "Let's try cooperating with Q."

"Understood, boss."

...

Xia Yan did not put away the three-headed dragon after leaving the Hunter's Guild.

Pedestrians on the road made way for him, looking at him with awe.

But Xia Yan didn't care.

He reluctantly dialed the communicator in his hand.

Strangely, those around him could only see Xia Yan's mouth moving, but they had no idea what he was saying.

In fact, Xia Yan didn't say much; he mostly complained.

"Hey teacher, that's not what you promised me. You made me contact the Rockets as soon as I got my seat. Do you know what I just went through? My back is still wet."

"Don't talk nonsense about making money. I was just doing what I should do in my position."

"Do you know how I've been these past few years? Do you expect me to take over the Hunter's Guild in a few more years?"

"Oh, don't worry about the time units. The problem is, Giovanni is recruiting me, what do you suggest we do?"

Chapter 117 Crossing's "Nightmare"

Joban City.

Team Rocket's secret base beneath the Viridian Gym.

“Investigate this person, the more detailed the better,” Sakaki said calmly, sitting in a chair and petting his cat.