"Delicious, delicious!! This is really delicious!!"
"I never thought that instant noodles could be so delicious!!"
"When was the last time we had food this delicious?"
"I don't remember it at all, but this time, I feel like I finally had delicious food!!"
"And it has everything you need. It's really worthy of being a laboratory. It's so generous~ meow!!"
"What a happy feeling~!!"*3.
On the observation deck of Nishinomori Laboratory, the three members of Team Rocket sat at one table.
There, people were holding cups of instant noodles and looking at each other.
And he kept stuffing instant noodles into his mouth while giving his speech with tears streaming down his face.
"They are really pitiful~"
Professor Nishinomori at the side was full of emotion: "Looking at their appearance, they must not have had a full meal on a regular basis, right?"
"Even just now, I came here on an empty stomach..."
Well, they usually go hungry or full.
"To some extent, the fact that they can still go hungry is a skill."
Ash knew that this group of people were very clever.
Be able to invent and create, and be able to make people smile in business.
Logically speaking, with such skills and abilities, one can have a good time there.
But the result is that we often spend more than we earn and have no food to eat.
"Perhaps Giovanni also knows that there are no Pokémon in this Laboratory."
"The only thing that is useful to this trio is the special instant noodles."
"FFL'X..."
Thinking of this, Ash couldn't help but look weird.
"Giovanni's intention should be to let these three guys come here and have a good meal."
Even eating a full meal requires completing tasks~~~
Ash could understand that Giovanni didn't want the trio to develop a habit of getting something for nothing.
How could the food given by him as the boss be more delicious than the food obtained by the three of them through their own hard work?
Hmm... Why does it sound even more sad?
Finally, after finishing several cups of instant noodles in a row and piling the bowls of noodles all over the table.
The three members of Team Rocket then wiped their mouths together and reported with great satisfaction.
"Although you treated us to such delicious instant noodles~"
"But this does not stop us from continuing our work!!"
"Since you want to evolve Slowpoke, then we have to catch the evolved Slowpoke~ Meow!!"
I have to say, the trio really turns against each other faster than turning the pages of a book.
Moreover, after eating and drinking, he did not take a moment's rest and went straight into work.
It can be said that he is a worker chosen by God.
No wonder Giovanni was so tolerant of them.
Apart from their background factors, which boss would not look at such motivated employees differently?
However, their enthusiasm often makes them do a lot of stupid things.
"Okay, quickly evolve Slowpoke, and then hand over Slowpoke to us!!"
The trio made vicious declarations.
However~
"Okay, after dinner, let's have a cup of tea. I have some yokan here. Would you like to try some?"
Professor Nishinomori doesn't take them seriously at all now.
She was still smiling as she made tea and served us Last Resort style yokan.
Team Rocket trio: "Don't try to avoid reality with this excuse..."
They still insisted, shouting, "Your Pokémon will be ours sooner or later anyway!!"
After saying this, they continued to sit on the table honestly, waiting for tea and yokan.
"Yes, yes~"
Professor Nishinomori was smiling and nodding his head, just like he was coaxing a child.
"Speaking of which…"
Ash beside him asked with great interest:
"Is this an order from your organization to come and rob the stupid hippo?"
"This has nothing to do with you!!"
Jessie and James both looked at Ash warily, and then immediately distanced themselves from him.
This little brat is really not Normal's evil one.
Even though the three of them knew that nothing good would come of running into this little brat.
But what they never expected was.
In addition to the three of them, it seemed that other members of the organization also faced great difficulties.
I heard that Cassidy and Butch were both arrested by Officer Jenny in a certain city.
It took them a lot of effort to escape from there.
According to reliable sources, this little kid with Pikachu also appeared in that city.
And it's not even just these members.
Even their boss Giovanni seemed to be affected.
After this little brat came to challenge him, the Tokiwa Gym was immediately closed.
What's more, it's very rare that he temporarily put aside his work on Team Rocket and came to the beach to rest.
It was enough to force a person like the boss to take a rest...
This little devil is really evil!
"No, your Team Rocket is such a big organization, there must be a lot of powerful Pokémon in it, right?"
"That's natural!!"
Jessie and Meowth puffed out their chests with pride: "We, Team Rocket, are always proud of catching powerful Pokémon!!"
"So is Hippo a powerful Pokémon among these?"
Ash raised the key question: "After all, as long as Shellder bites Slowpoke's tail, it can evolve into Slowpoke normally.
"As long as we know this, and there are enough Slowpokes and Shellders, we can definitely mass-produce Slowpokes."
"Do you think your old Conference is happy and satisfied because you caught the stupid hippopotamus?"
"DB..."
After hearing these words, the three members of Team Rocket were quite silent.
Indeed, after hearing what Ash said, Pokémon like Hippo could be mass-produced if they really wanted to.
Their boss would completely disdain such Pokémon...
So they are so full of fighting spirit and enthusiasm to catch this stupid hippopotamus...
"But we don't have any other skills that can impress the boss~"
James said weakly there [Two Songs tapped their chests playfully:
"Besides helping the boss catch some good-looking Pokémon, we don't have any other abilities..."
Well, actually, they feel that they have some talent in working and doing business.
But they are members of the evil organization Team Rocket.
If I really go to work or do business, and tell others about it, people will laugh to death.
Even organizations will be shamed because of them.
Therefore, working is only a temporary stopgap measure and is definitely not a career that you can continue on.
They never mentioned their skills in this area to Giovanni.
"As far as villain organizations are concerned, your idea of catching Pokémon is correct..."
Ash narrowed his eyes and smiled. At this moment, he looked like an evil villain:
"But you can consider shifting your role from 'captor' to that of backup and assisting in the capture."
Team Rocket trio: "..."
"What does this mean!?"
The three of them stared at each other.
There was a flash of confusion in their eyes from time to time. With their intelligence, they were still unable to understand what Ash said.
"How do you usually catch Pokémon?"
Ash took a sip of his tea.
"How to catch... Just lock on the target, and then use all means possible..."
James answered automatically.
"What means?"
Ash continued to ask.
"Just send Arbok and Weezing to fight, and..."
"And you use all the equipment, instruments, tools, etc. that you made yourself to catch Pokémon, right?"
The three members of Team Rocket nodded unconsciously.
They didn't realize that they were now following Ash's rhythm.
"Then you can definitely make contributions in this regard..."
Ash patiently guided them: "Take those weapons and equipment you designed before.
"Take them all out and present them to your boss."
"Since you haven't made any progress in arresting people."
"Then it would be better for me to change my position, from being a frontline arrester to a logistics manufacturer.
"You know, if the Rockets' strength can be greatly improved because of the new equipment you provided...
Ash offered a reason that the trio couldn't refuse:
"So, how does your old Conference treat you?!!"
"Of course I look at you differently!!"
"The boss will definitely be very satisfied with us!!"
"And then they will reward and praise us~ meow!!"
The trio's eyes lit up, and they couldn't help but blurt out excitedly, shouting in unison:
"Then there will be promotion and salary increase!!"
"What a great feeling!!!"
Bang!
"That's it~"
Ash snapped his fingers and said Meowth's classic line.
"So, you can rethink your position."
"It would be a waste if such a good technical talent were simply used as an arrest operative.
Ash touched Pikachu who was still working hard on the ketchup:
"After all, operational personnel can be replenished at any time. Only technical talents are the most popular wherever the regiment is."
I don't know why, but the Rockets trio just felt at this moment.
The way Ash was caressing Pikachu at this moment was almost exactly the same as the way their boss Giovanni was caressing Persian.
They seemed to see the shadow of Boss Giovanni in Ash.
It's that kind of charisma, and the attitude of a superior!
"What do you say?!"
After coming to their senses, the trio quickly gathered together and chirped quietly.
"I think what he said makes sense."
James spoke first. Born into an aristocratic family, he still had some insight and analytical skills:
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"If what he said is true, then if we take this path, we may indeed be more successful..."
"It should be said that no matter which path we take, it will be more successful than the original positioning of arresting people~~~"
Jessie also sighed and faced the reality.
They were not very good at catching Pokémon before.
Nothing achieved.
All I can say is that it is pure garbage, there is nothing worthy of praise about it.
There is not even a single successful capture.
In this industry, they can be said to be losers who have almost failed to the point where they cannot fail any further.
No matter which track they change to, it seems that they can't do any worse than they are now.
"But, this suggestion was made by this little brat~ meow!"
Meowth was quite hesitant. After all, this little brat was very famous among the three members of Team Rocket.
It's almost like it's going to leave a lot of shadows on them.
"But what he said this time does make sense..."
James saw another aspect:
"And up to now, apart from falling down at the beginning, we haven't had any other bad luck.
"That's right!"
Jessie followed up and said, "It also filled my stomach and I ate such delicious instant noodles!"
"This is the smoothest and luckiest thing I've ever experienced before!!"
"We said 'It feels so good' a lot~ meow."
Meowth was also thoughtful.
It seems that judging from the current situation, this little devil's proposal...
The three of them raised their heads at the same time and looked at each other:
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"There's something going on!!"
They both understood the meaning in each other's eyes.
"So, we can first try to show some of our results to the boss.
"This is the right thing to do. It's better than having no results at all."
"It's like this, we can't really capture this stupid hippopotamus and bring it back to the boss, right?"
"I feel like the boss would definitely look down on a silly Pokémon like Hippo.
"Besides, this brat is here too. If we Snatch the Hippo, it will definitely become really annoying..."
The trio whispered there, and finally made a decision.
"Ahem, I'll let you go for now!!"
James coughed twice, "Next time we meet, we won't be polite anymore!!"
"Just wait, we are the Rockets who never give up, who knows, we may have to deal with each other again!!"
Jessie was also like a little girl with a nervous look, saying harsh words.
"That's it~ meow!!"
After saying his classic lines, Meowth joined the two men.
Quickly prop up the paraglider, and then whoosh, glide out quickly from here.
It can be said that they come and go in a hurry.
"What on earth are they doing here?"
Professor Nishinomori was somewhat confused.
Ash continued to leisurely eat yokan and drink strong tea there.
The Rockets trio really didn't position themselves correctly.
Although he is such an excellent technical personnel, he only wants to use himself as a front-line labor force.
This is really a bit too wasteful.
Making those nice devices and equipment is what they are best at.
Of course, as to whether reminding them in this way will bring any changes to the Rockets.
For example, Team Rocket's power would increase greatly, threatening the world and the Pokémon Alliance, causing other Trainers' Pokémon to be taken away, etc.
"Pokémon Alliance and Team Rocket's Giovanni have a tacit understanding with each other."
Ash's mind flashed back to what Professor Oak had said to him before.
Giovanni is known as "Giovanni of the Earth" and is also the Gym Trainer of the Tokiwa Gym.
Pokémon Alliance, how could they not know something about him?
In fact, it was because they knew that he was the boss of the Rockets that they tacitly agreed to give him such a position.
The world is not black and white.
Even the Pokémon Alliance is well aware of this.
Moreover, Giovanni is a very capable and ambitious person, so many people within the Alliance have vested interests in the Rockets.
Of course, the most important thing is that Team Rocket is indeed playing the role of "villain" in this Kanto Region.
How can a trainer who travels outside grow up without experiencing wind, rain, and setbacks?
Just like the protagonist in the game, he has to fight monsters along the way to level up and become stronger.
The Rockets are the oddballs here.
Not only in the main Pokémon games, but also in the real world.
They all play such roles.
So, the Rockets who acted as villains, such as the robbery on the San Trianon, the various secret conspiracies, the stealing of Trainer Pokémon,
It has become the best stepping stone for trainers who want to go out on adventures.