chsdbacks Chapter 149 I want to form... Team Rainbow Rocket!
Chapter 149 I want to form... Team Rainbow Rocket!
Chapter 149 I want to form... Team Rainbow Rocket!
"Okay, don't be nervous, he's not the person you know."
Bai Zhou spoke calmly, skillfully pulling the circling, wary Flying Sky Steed back with one hand, transforming it once again into an elegant "jewelry" on his collar.
With his other hand, he scooped up Zygarde, who was standing on guard on the ground, and gently cradled him in his palm.
Although the two legendary Pokémon still had doubts in their eyes, they obediently restrained some of their outward hostility out of absolute trust in Shiraishu.
But that instinctively wary gaze remained fixed on the man at the alley entrance.
Sakaki clearly heard what Shirashu said as well.
That person?
Who did you mistake me for?
He frowned slightly, a hint of confusion passing through his mind.
He was certain that this was the first time he had met with Shiraishu privately in such an informal manner.
Just as he was pondering, Bai Zhou's voice rang out again, tinged with amusement, interrupting his thoughts.
"They deliberately cornered me in a dead end late at night; they couldn't possibly be here to catch up, could they?"
Sakaki:
Sakaki temporarily put aside his distracting thoughts and remembered his original purpose for coming to find Shiraishu.
It was the organization that had recently appeared in the Donghuang region and aroused his high vigilance.
He gathered his thoughts and decided to test the waters first.
"Recently, an organization that imitates Team Rocket's style and behavior patterns has suddenly emerged in the underground world of the Eastern Empire."
His voice was deep and steady.
I'd like to hear your opinion.
"Imitating the organization of Team Rocket?"
Bai Zhou repeated it in confusion, then his expression hardened slightly, and his thoughts sank instantly.
Seriously, man? You can actually spot the Rainbow Rockets' clues?
I spent a lot of time investigating before I finally figured out that it was Team Rainbow Rocket from another world. You're practically semi-retired now, yet your information channels are still so well-connected.
Could it be—
Is this what is known as the "gravitational attraction between villainous bosses"?
A strong sense of urgency instantly surged into Bai Zhou's heart.
He made a decisive decision to immediately bring forward the plan to form a local Rainbow Rockets team, which was still in the planning stage!
Giovanni's keen sense of information about Team Rainbow Rockets far exceeded his expectations.
We can't wait any longer!
We must act quickly and completely convince Giovanni that it is absolutely impossible to push him to Team Rainbow Rocket's side!
Otherwise, the idea of Sakami from both worlds joining forces would be too much for him to bear.
"Since you've already noticed some signs—"
Bai Zhou took a deep breath, his tone becoming serious.
"Then I'll be frank with you—no, perhaps I should tell you a story first."
He paused for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts, allowing the heavy atmosphere to slowly build up.
"The story begins with the final showdown with Crimson three years ago. In that story, you did not lose, and Team Rocket did not disband. On the contrary, you succeeded—killing him and completely clearing the biggest obstacle on your path to the top."
"From then on, you marched forward triumphantly, and no one in the Kanto region could stop you. You achieved de facto domination with lightning speed, and your expanding ambition drove you to set your sights on other regions."
"Although there are so-called villainous organizations in other regions, in your eyes they are nothing more than a bunch of children playing house. Naturally, you conquer all regions and realize your dream of ruling the world."
"By integrating the resources of the entire world, Team Rocket's technology has experienced explosive development. Soon, your goal is no longer to be content with ordinary people, but to set your sights on those legendary Pokémon that are like gods."
"For you, it seems there is nothing you cannot do—time, space, even the ability to glimpse the future. All these powers are ultimately firmly in your grasp, until the entire world collapses due to the decay of its fundamental rules, leading to its final demise."
Upon hearing this, Sakaki's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and the lines on his face seemed to harden even more.
My story...?
To rule the world, control the gods, and ultimately lead to the destruction of the world?
Was he using this subtle way to...mocker me?
So, did he create Rocket Express to show me another possible future for the Rockets?
He carefully pondered the story.
To be fair, if he had truly defeated Crimson in that decisive battle, he would have gone on to rule the world.
This development path is not entirely impossible.
But as for controlling gods, breaking rules, and even destroying the world, Giovanni is not foolish or insane enough to do that!
A person who cannot even control their own ambition will ultimately become a pathetic slave to their desires.
Bai Zhou seems to underestimate him.
He admitted that he had indeed harbored ambitions to rule the world in the past, but it was only at the moment he was completely defeated by Crimson that he truly saw his own flaws.
That arrogance that nearly led to destruction.
And destroy the world?
That's utter nonsense.
He never hated this world; on the contrary, he deeply loved this world that gave birth to countless possibilities and powerful Pokémon.
Moreover, he now possesses something far more important than vague ambitions.
Little Silver.
"You seem to underestimate my potential."
Sakaki's voice was steady and powerful, like a rock.
He looked calmly at Bai Zhou, hoping the other party could provide a reasonable explanation.
Bai Zhou paused, then sighed inwardly.
Sure enough, simply saying that wasn't enough to convince him.
The story of "Rainbow Sakaki" is actually much more than this. He didn't originally intend to tell the whole story, but since things have come to this point, it would be more troublesome not to explain.
"really."
Bai Zhou nodded.
"In that story, your ambitions went far beyond that."
Sakaki: "???"
Unaware of the slight twitch at the corner of Sakaki's mouth, Shirafusa continued recounting the dark story.
"Destroying a world may no longer be of any importance to you. If this world is no good, then you can choose another one. You have mastered the ability to freely travel between different worlds, and this has become the root of all your evil."
"Your ambitions continue to grow unchecked. You thought of your counterparts in other parts of your world, and to satisfy the need for expansion, you launched a project called 'Team Rainbow Rocket.'"
"You travel through countless parallel worlds, using absolute power and seduction to easily help those villainous organizations rule their worlds and bring them all under your control."
"You assemble into armies and begin systematically invading, conquering, and even destroying one innocent world after another."
"The word 'rainbow'—originally a symbol of hope and beauty—has, in your hands, become the most profound of the multiverse..."
The most despairing synonym for "evil."
Upon hearing this, Sakami completely lost her composure!
What is all this nonsense?!
Was his image in Bai Zhou's mind really such a despicable and insane tyrant capable of destroying the world?!
Although his relationship with Bai Zhou wasn't extremely deep, they had only met a dozen or so times.
But Bai Zhou's existence truly influenced him, making him more clearly aware of his "human" side, rather than a machine driven by ambition.
He even considered Shirasu one of the few people who could understand his complex inner world.
Just as he could see through Bai Zhou's lazy exterior to the burning passion and immense power hidden beneath.
An indescribable sense of loss welled up inside me.
He suddenly turned around, leaving Bai Zhou with a somewhat lonely and desolate silhouette in the dim light.
"Actually, you don't need to use such roundabout stories to satirize me."
His voice seemed a bit lower, carrying a hint of weariness.
"If you really want to prove something to me, or if you feel that the Rockets are still a threat in my hands, you can take them directly. I will transfer the highest authority to you."
Bai Zhou: "???"
This time, it was Bai Zhou's turn to be dumbfounded.
No, buddy?
I'm sharing crucial information with you, and you're just acting out your own internal monologue?
And he's acting like he's been hurt emotionally, preparing to entrust his inheritance?
Are you even listening to me?!
The main points are the apocalypse and transnational terrorist organizations!
Bai Zhou stared speechlessly at Sakaki's back, which seemed to have aged several years in an instant.
But then, a sudden thought flashed through his mind, and he considered an extremely absurd possibility. With a hint of annoyance, he tentatively asked:
"Wait, just out of curiosity, the organization you mentioned that imitates Team Rocket, you weren't referring to Rocket Express, were you?"
Seeing Sakaki suddenly stop completely, his body stiffened noticeably. Although he didn't turn around, his stunned expression almost materialized outwards.
Bai Zhou knew it! He had guessed right!
Sakaki slowly turned around and looked at Shirazuki again.
From Bai Zhou's amused tone and expression, he immediately realized that the two of them were probably on completely different wavelengths from the very beginning.
"What you just said—"
Bai Zhou was both amused and exasperated, but then he thought that he would have to confront Giovanni about Team Rainbow Rocket sooner or later; this was just a matter of bringing it forward a little.
"You don't think I was just being sarcastic or mocking, do you?"
His expression became very strange.
"While I certainly look down on the shady things you've done in the past, does that justify me hurling insults at you face-to-face just because you cornered me late at night?"
A fleeting, almost imperceptible embarrassment flashed across Sakaki's perpetually serious face.
He did indeed think so just now; however, this awkward moment lasted for less than a second.
How sharp is Sakaki's mind!
He immediately connected Shirashu's words with the information he had learned a few days ago when he contacted Masato that "someone was using his name to mobilize resources within the organization!"
He suddenly realized that the amount of information contained in Bai Zhou's words was probably far greater than he could have imagined.
"Is everything you just said true?"
His eyes sharpened, and his voice deepened.
"Of course! Otherwise, why would I be telling you bedtime stories in the middle of the night?"
Bai Zhou's tone carried a hint of helplessness as he gently patted the Zygarde Core in his arms.
Zygard immediately understood, and the red core at the center of his body instantly shone with a deep light.
Yu Yi's seemingly silent command resounded throughout the entire city!
In every corner of Longcheng, those inconspicuous green cells that were originally just decorations or part of the environment have awakened and transformed.
Transforming into tiny white streams of light, they converged from all directions and merged into Zygarde's core!
Zygarde leaped from the white boat's palm, his body undergoing an astonishing transformation amidst the convergence of countless streams of light!
When it landed again, it was no longer the white planarian.
Instead, it was a hunting dog with a pure white coat, a strange emerald ribbon around its neck, sharp eyes, and agile posture!
It crouched low, letting out a threatening growl, its powerful aura locking onto Sakaki, as if it would launch a thunderous attack at any moment!
At the same time, Bai Zhou quietly unleashed his super-resistance power, keenly sensing Sakaki's most genuine emotional fluctuations and mental tendencies at this moment.
He needs final confirmation.
If Giovanni showed even the slightest longing for Team Rainbow Rocket, or malice towards this world...
He would not hesitate to kill him on the spot.
Regardless of their personal relationship, the safety of this world is always his bottom line that he will never cross!
Sakaki fell silent.
The impact of the Rainbow Rockets' crazy behavior, along with that of another member of their own team, is enormous.
He simply couldn't imagine that his counterpart in another world could be so foolish and obsessive, completely enslaved by desire.
He looked at the massive white dog before him, exuding an aura of power, holiness, and majesty, and then at the white boat with its calm yet unfathomable gaze, and he understood.
This is the final inquiry.
Regarding his attitude towards the world, and his stance on Team Rainbow Rocket.
"I have never harbored any ill will toward the world itself."
Sakaki finally spoke, his voice deep and powerful. He looked directly into Shirashu's eyes without flinching.
"I admit, I once longed to rule it, but that's all a past obsession—"
Many images flashed through his mind, finally settling on the face of a boy with a touch of stubbornness and indifference.
Little Silver—·
"Now, I already possess something far more precious than empty hegemony."
At this point, he changed the subject and asked, taking the initiative:
"You're telling me this information not just to confirm my stance. Tell me, what exactly do you want?"
"As expected of you, Sakaki."
A slight, wistful smile curved Bai Zhou's lips.
The power of the Overpower clearly told him that everything Giovanni said came from the bottom of his heart.
This at least means that he will never side with the Rainbow Rockets.
"As for what I want to do?"
Bai Zhou's tone suddenly took on an indescribable force.
"I want to form Team Rainbow Rocket!"
Sakaki: "???"
no?!
So, after all that, you're the one who really wants to be the leader of Team Rainbow and conquer the world?!
His hand instinctively went to the Poké Ball at his waist!
His brain raced, instantly simulating several possibilities and solutions for a potential conflict with Bai Zhou and the terrifying white creature beside him!
Absolutely not!
Even if it's just for Xiaoyin!
I will never allow anyone to disrupt the peace of this world!
Even you, Bai Zhou!