Chapter 159 — How Can There Still Be Such an Idiot?

Sachi knew Bixas was a fool, but he never imagined he could be this stupid.

While investigating in Oak Forest, that idiot got lucky and discovered Celebi and Suicune before him.

He successfully captured them using Team Rocket's newly developed Dark Ball.

Originally, with this achievement, Sakaki would have very likely given him a higher position in Team Rocket.

But this idiot got cocky.

After obtaining the two legendaries, he just ran off.

When Sachi heard this news, he was completely dumbfounded.

How could there be such an idiot?

Didn't he know Celebi was wanted by Sakaki, and Suicune by Sun Wuming?

After offending two super bigshots at once, Sachi didn't even know how to describe this level of stupidity.

When Sun Wuming heard about this from Sachi, he couldn't help but laugh.

There really are such idiots.

"However, Celebi being captured... this is getting interesting."

Sun Wuming stroked his chin, turned his head to look at the Kaji Gym not far behind him, and suddenly a bold idea emerged in his mind.

"You guys go after him first, I'll catch up later."

Sun Wuming said this to Sachi before hanging up the phone.

"Wuming, did something happen?"

Lurina asked with concern.

Sun Wuming planted a kiss on her lips, "No, no, I should say things are getting more and more interesting."

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Five minutes later, at Kaji Gym.

"Sorry, grandfather, I've come to bother you again."

Sun Wuming's voice echoed through the gym.

From the other side of the door, Kurt wheeled himself out again, his squinting eyes revealing a hint of exasperation.

"What do you want now?"

"No, no, nothing much, I just heard some big news that I wanted to tell you about, grandfather."

Sun Wuming said with a smile.

"What is it?"

Kurt wore an expression of 'will this ever end,' thinking about how to get rid of this youngster.

"I heard a Team Rocket executive captured Celebi and Suicune, and has now fled to the Hoenn region. I plan to chase after them. Could you help notify the League, since headquarters is currently pursuing Team Rocket?"

The moment these words were spoken.

Kurt, who had been impatient until now, suddenly widened his usually squinting eyes.

"How is that possible?! How could Celebi be captured?!"

It's no wonder Kurt was so shocked.

To achieve his goal of traveling through time, he had attempted to capture the legendary Pokémon Celebi, known for its ability to traverse time and space, when he was young.

But Celebi was uncatchable, or rather, Poké Balls had no effect on it.

Because Celebi possessed the power to travel through time and space.

Even if you managed to trap it in a Poké Ball one second, it could use its time-traveling ability to escape the next.

Because of this, Kurt had to go to great lengths to collect Ho-Oh and Lugia's feathers.

To create the GS Ball that could seal Celebi and prevent it from using its abilities to escape.

This had taken him over ten years.

And now Sun Wuming was telling him that a mere Team Rocket executive could capture Celebi?

This was like rubbing the face of a master-level trainer in the dirt!

Seeing Kurt's shocked expression, Sun Wuming could only indicate that times had changed, old man.

Actually, Sakaki and Kurt's methods were the same.

Both involved creating special Poké Balls to constrain legendary Pokémon.

The difference was that Kurt's planned GS Ball was meant to seal the legendary's abilities.

While Sakaki's Dark Ball sealed their consciousness.

Plus, Sakaki had obtained the most advanced Poké Ball manufacturing technology from Silph Co., and he had the best scientists in the entire Pokémon continent under him.

So what took Kurt ten years, Sakaki accomplished in just a few months.

One could only say Kurt shouldn't have stayed cooped up in his gym like a shut-in, he should have gone out more.

After all, technology is the primary productive force.

"Whether it's true or not, I'm not entirely sure, but I came to Johto for Suicune, so I plan to pursue them."

Speaking, Sun Wuming held Lurina's hand with his left and waved to Kurt with his right, calling out:

"Anyway, I'm heading out first, please relay this matter to the League, grandfather."

After Sun Wuming and Lurina left, Kurt remained unsettled for a long time.

He still couldn't believe that what he couldn't accomplish in ten years had been achieved by an unknown Team Rocket member.

Kurt's pride as a master-level trainer had been severely damaged.

But... he couldn't give up on Celebi, it was the most important part of his plan.

Thinking of this, Kurt controlled his wheelchair and returned to his room, gritting his teeth.

Hanging on the wall was a black cloak completely unsuited to Kurt's small frame, along with a demon mask made of ice.

As for notifying the League?

Like hell he would!

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"Wuming, why did you tell Kurt about this?"

After leaving Kaji Gym for the second time, Lurina asked, puzzled.

"It would take a long time to explain, just wait and see."

Sun Wuming chuckled, then put Lurina on his back, preparing to use Fly.

"Anyway, let's head to Hoenn first."

According to Sachi's intelligence, after capturing Celebi and Suicune, that idiot Bixas had fled to the Hoenn region.

This wasn't surprising, since Team Rocket couldn't stay in Kanto anymore, with Lance and his people hunting them down like rabid dogs that had caught the scent of meat.

And the underground world of Johto was slowly being taken over by Team Rocket.

If he dared to stay in Johto, Sakaki had a thousand ways to finish him off.

Under these circumstances,

Fleeing to Hoenn, the region closest to Johto, became the best choice.

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BANG!!

In Team Rocket's secret base in Johto.

Sakaki smashed an antique he had collected for many years, and even his beloved Persian, usually pampered by Sakaki, trembled in fear.

Just now, Sakaki had also received Sachi's report.

Sakaki never imagined that Bixas, who had always been mediocre in his eyes, would dare to betray him!

And he betrayed him while taking two legendary Pokémon!

After playing with hawks for so many years, he finally got his eye pecked by one.

How could Sakaki tolerate this!?

"Master Sakaki, who should we send to deal with this traitor Bixas?"

Behind him, Athena asked with cold eyes.

Traitors absolutely cannot be forgiven!

Half a minute later, Sakaki gradually calmed down and said in a deep voice:

"I'll go myself!"

"This..."

Athena was startled by Sakaki's decision and anxiously said:

"Master Sakaki, with your physical condition, wouldn't it be too..."

"If I don't act now, I don't know how much longer I'll live."

Sakaki said coldly:

"Rather than shrinking in this room waiting to die, I might as well take a gamble."

"...Yes."

After hesitating for a moment, Athena still decided to follow Sakaki's wishes.

"Continue the investigation regarding Ho-Oh, we can't put all our eggs in one basket."

Sakaki added.

Although the current primary target was Celebi, they couldn't put all their bets on this one legendary Pokémon.

Ho-Oh, possessing top-tier healing abilities, was also one of Sakaki's targets.

But even so, Bixas's actions had infuriated Sakaki to death.

When he finds this guy, he swears to tear him into six pieces!

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According to Sachi's intelligence.

The Dark Ball was a special Poké Ball that could forcefully control the captured Pokémon's mind.

And it could fully unleash their potential at the cost of their lives.

This effect was quite similar to the Dark Gears from the "Digimon" world.

In other words, that idiot Bixas's control over Suicune and Celebi was actually time-limited.

This kind of weak yet pretentious guy would probably try to establish himself in Hoenn's underground world quickly, so finding him shouldn't be difficult.

One of Hoenn's largest cities, Rustboro City.

This is also where Devon Corporation's headquarters is located.

"Wuming, is it really okay for us to be this relaxed? Didn't you say Suicune and Celebi were captured by someone from Team Rocket? Shouldn't we hurry to find them?"

In a milk tea shop, Lurina held a cup of Spoink milk tea with both hands, asking Sun Wuming with concern.

They had been in Hoenn for a week, but Sun Wuming had just been taking her sightseeing.

Usually, Lurina would be happy about this.

But now she wasn't in the mood.

After all, the legendary Pokémon she wanted had been taken.

And by a Team Rocket member no less - once legendary Pokémon fall into evil hands, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Sitting across from Lurina, Sun Wuming was scrolling through his phone, while the yellow mouse on his shoulder was gulping down a small cup of Spoink milk tea.

Hearing Lurina's words, Sun Wuming stopped scrolling and smiled lightly:

"Don't worry, there are people who will help us search, we just need to follow the commotion when it happens."

This operation involved both the Masked Man and Team Rocket.

Sun Wuming really wanted to see what these two groups could pull off.

"Oh my! Isn't this Mr. Sun? Why didn't you tell me you were coming to Hoenn?"

Just then, a familiar voice came.

Looking over, it was Steven.

Compared to their last meeting in Desert City, he had changed from his climbing gear into an expensive tailored suit.

(Zhao Nuo's)

Further emphasizing his identity as the Devon Corporation young master, even more eye-catching was the gem pin on his chest.

On it was set a Mega Stone.

So Steven had mastered Mega Evolution too.

"What are you doing here?"

Sun Wuming asked Steven in return.

This was also changing the subject, after all, Sun Wuming couldn't exactly say "I'm here to watch the show," right?

Hearing this, Steven scratched his head awkwardly, "Uh... I, I came back for an arranged marriage meeting."

"Pfft!"

Lurina couldn't help but laugh.

To think the mighty former Hoenn Champion and Devon Corporation young master needed an arranged marriage.

But there was no help for it, who told Steven to spend all his time traveling around the world digging for stones?

His father, Mr. Stone, couldn't stand it anymore.

He was determined to have his son settle down, get married, and come back to inherit the business.

"Who's the marriage candidate?"

Sun Wuming rarely gossiped but couldn't help asking.

Hearing this, Steven's expression became even more awkward, and after hesitating for a long time, he stammered:

"Ro, Roxanne."

Roxanne?

When he first heard this name,

Sun Wuming couldn't immediately remember who it was.

But Lurina remembered and asked:

"Is it Roxanne, the Rustboro City Gym Leader?"

When Lurina said this, Sun Wuming also remembered.

Then... his smile gradually turned devious.

"Hahaha!"

Sun Wuming couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.