Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

Naz walked straight over and sat down on the sofa, her tone very displeased.

"How annoying! Nothing works, nothing works! Damn Team Rocket!"

Chapter 225 Z2: Mere Cold

Hearing Natsuno's complaint, Natsuno's heart stirred.

But he still pretended to be confused and sat down opposite Sabrina.

"Naza, when are we going to the scene? You have to protect me when we get there."

"I don't know why Boss Sakaki insisted on sending a weak researcher like me on a field mission with you."

"Lady Sabrina, I, a weakling, am begging for your protection!"

Natsuno immediately demonstrated his craftsmanship by bowing deeply to Natsumi, his attitude extremely sincere.

I've already bowed, what more do you want? Just obediently agree to my request!

Unfortunately, Lady Sabrina wasn't buying it. She crossed her legs and said, "Trying to trick me again? No way!"

"Want me to protect you? Sure, fight me, and I'll protect you for a day, win or lose."

Natsuno's expression immediately changed, and he waved his hands frantically: "Then there's no need to trouble Lady Natsu."

However, Naz was used to everyone going along with her wishes in Hollywood, so why would she let Natsuno off the hook?

With an idea in mind, he gave Xia Ye a wicked smile: "Let's go, it's time for us to head to the mission location."

Natsuno was terrified when he saw Naza's malicious gaze.

Reluctantly, he followed Sabrina away: "Which sacred bird are we going to find?"

"Articulated Bird".

We took a boat back to Red Lotus Island, and then transferred to a small boat to Twin Islands.

Due to the presence of a volcano on Crimson Lotus Island, and the fact that it is currently the height of summer, the climate is extremely hot.

However, as the small boat got closer and closer to the Twin Islands, the group felt the temperature begin to drop.

After arriving on the island, Natsuno felt cool and refreshed all over, feeling incredibly comfortable.

Looking up at the two connected mountains in front of him, Natsuno followed closely in Nazu's footsteps.

Led by Team Rocket, the group once again ventured into a small cave.

Natsuno couldn't help but sigh: It's an old tradition of the Rockets to use caves as secret bases.

The temporary base wasn't large. In the meeting room, the three squad leaders reported the situation to Naz in turn.

Sitting next to Natsume, Natsuno couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Natsume, is Boss Sakaki targeting you?"

“I’ve seen Lance and his team operate with more than a dozen squads, but you only have three squads. That’s really pathetic.”

The meeting room wasn't large, and the three squad leaders were only 1 meter apart, so they naturally heard Xia Ye's mutterings.

Unfortunately, they were all subordinates, so they dared not say anything. After completing their report, they stood with their hands at their sides, waiting for orders.

Naza waved for the three squad leaders to leave and looked at Natsuno.

"That's my style of doing things. I don't need many people under me, just enough."

"Anyway, they only need to handle the cleanup; I'll be the main force!"

Seeing Sabrina's confident demeanor, Natsuno gave her a thumbs up: "Lady Sabrina is mighty and powerful!"

In his heart, he thought to himself: "Sakaki rarely does things personally anymore. You must be exhausted being a manager."

Naz stood up: "Let's go see what's going on with those thugs who went into the mountains to explore."

Upon arriving at the treatment room, there was another group of people with their hands or feet frozen, waiting in line.

Xia Ye then saw a familiar person in charge of the treatment: "Xiao Huang? You've been transferred here?"

When Xiao Huang heard the shout, he looked up and saw that it was Xia Ye, and his eyes lit up.

But then he noticed Natsume, his expression turned serious, and he nodded to Natsuno.

The treatment room was freezing cold. Xia Ye stepped forward and tapped on a man's frozen arm.

It exudes a chilling aura and looks incredibly cool. Natsuno's eyes lit up: "I kind of want it, it's so handsome."

He glanced at his arm again and shook his head: "It's a pity I can't bear to let my arm get cold, never mind."

At this moment, Naz stepped forward and asked the men about the details inside the cave.

Xia Ye was a little confused and asked in a low voice, "Didn't those three squad leaders in the conference room just give their report?"

Naza smiled dismissively: "Those three guys didn't show any of the aftereffects that might occur after freezing and thawing."

"It's obvious they didn't investigate thoroughly. Let's hear what the people who actually did the work have to say."

Natsuno's eyes widened, and he repeatedly gave Natsumi a thumbs up.

This is something you can't criticize; this person truly understands junior leaders.

After everyone had asked the question, Naz stood up and said, "Let's go in and take a look."

They took two sets of thick, lightweight thermal suits from the supply warehouse, and Naza threw one to Natsuno.

The two arrived at the actual entrance to the Twin Islands cave, where they could already feel a cold wind blowing out of the cave entrance.

Xia Ye shivered and quickly put on a thermal suit, complete with a hat, face mask, gloves, and so on.

He also put Xiao Cai and Xiao Yuan into the ball, and put the ball and his phone into his chest pocket.

Suddenly, a certain guardian came to mind: 'Guardian, can you withstand the bitter cold?'

Z2 gave a disdainful snort: 'A mere bit of cold is nothing to worry about. You go in, I'll follow.'

Natsuno shrugged: Zygarde seems to be a dragon/ground type, right? Four times weak to ice, can it really withstand the cold?

Or rather, regardless of whether you're weak to ice or not, even a Charizard might have its tail flames frozen into ice blocks by a bird.

Out of kindness, Natsuno still offered a reminder: "If you can't stand it once you're inside, this thermal suit has some space; I can squeeze in with you."

Z2, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, retorted: "No need for further explanation, humans! What do I fear from mere cold?"

Before Natsuno could say anything more, Natsu had already taken the lead and entered the cave.

Shaking his head helplessly, Natsuno followed.

Although the cave is a maze of interconnected passages, most of the walls have Team Rocket markings, so there's no need to know the way or memorize a map.

The deeper you go, the stronger the chill becomes, hitting you like a knife scraping your face.

On the mountain wall in front, there is a crooked bird-shaped pattern and a huge exclamation mark.

There was no sign of Pokémon along the way, and the journey was completely unimpeded.

Perhaps few of the Pokémon that originally lived here could withstand such low temperatures and left one after another.

Xia Ye glanced at the pattern on the wall, then noticed the hole next to it, where the cold air was almost solidified.

He gestured with his hand, indicating that Naz should go first.

Naza took the lead without hesitation and went in first, while Natsuno followed behind with great emotional intelligence.

But then he found himself suddenly feeling a sensation on the top of his head. The shape was very familiar, and he felt that the thing was trembling.

Tentatively communicating through telepathy: 'Guardian?'

Z2 was trembling all over, his inner voice stammering: 'The cold here is extraordinary; I have a guess.'

'This level of cold cannot be emitted by ordinary members of the Articuno flock; it must be from that one.'

At this moment, Natsuno raised his hands, grabbed the struggling Z2, and tucked it into his back from under his shirt.

Even through the thin T-shirt, Xia Ye felt like he was carrying a block of ice, and couldn't help but shiver a little.

'Wait a minute, you mean Articuno have a clan, and this one is some kind of clan leader?'

However, Z2 struggled violently: 'Let me out! I am the guardian of order, not mere cold!'

Chapter 226 Articuno, the Individual of Authority

Xia Ye shivered, exhaled a breath of cold air, and looked helpless.

"Yes, yes, Guardian, don't move around. The cold air is seeping into your clothes from below."

After hearing this, Z2 gradually quieted down and remained silent.

A thick layer of ice crystals had formed in the passageway, almost enough to be used as a mirror.

Naza walked quite a distance before realizing that Natsuno wasn't following, and turned back.

Xia Ye tightened his thermal suit, waved to the other person, and quickly chased after them.

Seeing that Natsuno was trembling a little, Naza smiled mischievously: "Natsuno, you're always in the lab, are you feeling a bit weak?"

Xia Ye immediately straightened his back and puffed out his chest, striking a bodybuilding pose: "Stop talking nonsense, I've been healthy since I was a child, my nickname is Xia Zhuangshi!"

Unfortunately, her slightly trembling voice betrayed her. Naza touched the pocket of her shirt and looked at Natsuno.

"These clothes come with lots of hand warmers in the pockets, didn't you put any on?"

Xia Ye's eyes widened: "Why didn't you say so earlier! You keep walking forward, I'll stick it on first."

After saying that, Xia Ye simply hid in a corner and took out a hand warmer from his pocket.

After pulling Z2 out from his back, Natsuno whispered to the Guardian to stop hiding.

Z2 appeared, shivering. Xia Ye quickly covered its entire body with heat packs.

Z2's eyes widened: 'Human, what is this? What do you want to do?'

Natsuno suddenly remembered what he'd read in the book, and gave a wicked smile: 'Guardian, you must have been to the Unova region all these years, right?'

According to historical records, in ancient times, people would put the excrement of a bright red roly-poly toy into their clothes to keep warm during the winter.

As Natsuno spoke, Z2's eyes widened even more: 'Could it be that this is, is......'

Natsuno slightly raised an eyebrow and held up the hand warmer in her hand: "Guardian, you're really clever. Here, let me tell you about this."