Chapter 121

"Seek aid from other regions? But..."

Hearing this, Officer Jenny paused, then frowned with some difficulty.

The Pokémon League shares a common spirit, yet the regions remain distinctly separate.

If the Pokémon League as a whole is likened to a massive corporate conglomerate, then each region is a department within that company.

Though part of the same whole, they are also in competition.

Moreover, there is a subtle point: the current President of the Pokémon League is President Damanki of the Kanto League.

Damanki can be said to be the greatest person of this era, and since the founding of the Pokémon League. (Original words of Brock from the anime)

But Damanki is already old!

Damanki's age is very advanced; even though Damanki remains full of spirit, it cannot hide the fact that he is already very old.

And when Damanki retires, who will become the new President of the Pokémon League?

Of course, it will be fair competition; that is to say, every region has a chance!

And our Hoenn League also has a chance; after all, isn't the Hoenn region very strong?

We have Steven and Wallace, two Champion-level trainers, plus Siebold who captured Regirock; the Gym Leaders are also quite strong, and the Hoenn Elite Four aren't too weak.

As for the economy, with Devon Corporation in charge, the Hoenn economy will not be poor!

But asking other regions for aid at this moment would be plainly telling them that our Hoenn League cannot handle an evil organization.

Drake and the other three are not foolish; naturally, they understand this principle. Kaoru and the other two fell silent, while Drake frowned slightly, opening his mouth as if wanting to say something.

But after glancing at Steven and Wallace, Drake still did not speak.

"Currently Most Important is to drive the Rocket Team out of the Hoenn region; otherwise... the shadows of those evils will forever remain beneath our Hoenn."

Wallace spoke with an extremely serious tone; he was not acting on impulse, nor did he harbor personal emotions.

Well, actually, there was a bit of personal emotion.

But he felt the immediate priority was to expel the Rocket Team from Hoenn! That is the most important matter!

"What about Mr. Steven?" Officer Jenny directed her gaze toward Steven.

"What Wallace said is correct; the Hoenn Rocket Team is too dangerous." Steven stated his position in a deep voice.

"Perhaps those of you not present were unaware of the situation at the time; my ace, Metagross, fell behind against Mamen's main force, Tyranitar."

Steven's tone was very solemn.

"Moreover, Mewtwo is his true ace; I am no match for Mamen."

Hearing this, Officer Jenny and the four with Drake changed color.

"Furthermore, the Rocket Team also has Caitlin and Cynthia; the strength of these two is also very formidable. Besides these three Champion-level high-ranking officers, there are also the known high-ranking officers of Elite Four level, Gladio and Sord."

"But we are not clear whether there are other high-ranking officers in Hoenn who have not yet been exposed."

Steven's Solemn Demeanor.

Hiss~!

This detailed analysis by Steven made Fuyong unable to hold back and gasp in shock.

This is truly terrifying!

"Has the Rocket Team moved all their main forces to our Hoenn? Do they not want Kanto anymore?" Kaoru was also shocked.

"Who knows." Steven gave no definite answer.

He seriously suspected that Kanto probably still has Champion-level combat power for the Rocket Team; otherwise, would they really leave the Kanto headquarters without Champion-level defense?

Ultimately, the Mamen and others who have appeared are merely high-ranking officers; the Rocket Team's boss has never been exposed.

Steven dares not think about who the Rocket Team's boss actually is; someone who could make a person like Mamen serve merely as a high-ranking officer?

"Everyone, purely speaking of high-end combat power, the Rocket Team's strength has already surpassed our Hoenn League; if we allow the Hoenn Rocket Team to develop recklessly beneath our feet."

"What will Hoenn become in the future?"

Steven's rhetorical question made the entire conference room terrifyingly silent.

Yes, allowing the Hoenn Rocket Team to develop without pressure like this is impossible.

If this continues, the Hoenn region will be completely eaten away by the Rocket Team, and handling it later will be extremely difficult.

"Then which regions should we ask for aid?" Officer Jenny frowned tightly.

"Let's ask the Kanto region; I don't know if they can spare combat power to lend to us." Steven pondered for a moment before speaking.

The title of the strongest Kanto Elite Four is very renowned; he had also heard that all four members of the Kanto Elite Four possess Champion-level combat power.

It would be best if two could be borrowed.

"But it is estimated to be quite difficult; Kanto is the Rocket Team's headquarters. Previously, the Kanto League fought a great battle against the Rocket Team in Saffron City; it is said the entire southern district of Saffron City became a battlefield, but the results were not ideal."

Officer Jenny shook her head, stating that Kanto is the Rocket Team's home region; the Kanto League has been fighting the Rocket Team for nearly ten years and still hasn't wiped them out.

Moreover, just last month, she had heard about the Saffron City battle.

After all, in this peaceful era, having half a city turn into a battlefield is enough to shock the world.

Furthermore, she had inquired with Officer Jenny from Kanto, and the Kanto League was very dissatisfied with the final results.

Although the Saffron base was destroyed, not a single high-ranking officer was captured.

"Compared to Kanto, I think Champion Cynthia from Sinnoh would be very willing to come and help."

"Champion Cynthia?" Wallace pondered for a moment; Caitlin seems to be from Sinnoh.

"That's right; according to intelligence, Champion Cynthia and Caitlin were once very close friends. Previously, Champion Cynthia specifically went to Alola to try to persuade Caitlin, but ultimately failed." Officer Jenny explained.

"Then send a message to the Sinnoh League, and then Unova..." Wallace made his decision.

"Unova need not be considered; the Champion Alder from Unova..." Officer Jenny hesitated for a moment: "I have a rumor that Champion Alder has not fought in many years."

Hearing this, Steven and the others were all stunned.

"Years ago, during a battle to protect the Unova League, Champion Alder's partner, Volcarona, overexerted itself, became extremely weak, and eventually died of illness; his mindset was consequently severely affected."

Officer Jenny explained the situation helplessly; this was what her relative in Unova had told her.

"If there were a suitable successor, Champion Alder would have retired long ago."

And...

Unova League must be the weakest regional league now, right?

Officer Jenny thought to herself: Champion Alder resists battling, the Unova Elite Four's strength is merely average, and for years no trainer capable of shouldering the burden has emerged.

If this continues, Unova will truly sink and never rise again, unless a new generation of fresh blood appears to take over Alder's position.

So Officer Jenny didn't even consider Unova. Borrowing people from Unova? Who could be borrowed?

"I see. What about Kalos?"

Wallace asked Officer Jenny. He had realized that Officer Jenny knows a lot about other regions.

But that makes sense; the Jenny family is indispensable in every region, so it's normal for them to exchange information and chat within their family.

"Champion Diantha... we could ask her, but I don't know if she's filming..."

"Alola... forget it. The Alola League's establishment application just passed; they're probably very busy themselves. What about Galar?"

"Galar is fine; the Champion there, Leon, should be extremely strong." Miss Jenny fully agreed with Leon's level.

"Paldea?"

"As for Paldea, Chairman Geeta probably can't leave..." Officer Jenny thought for a moment. Paldea's Champion is Geeta, but Geeta also serves as the Paldea League Chairman, so her work is probably very busy.

"However, I remember that last year, a Champion-level trainer who successfully challenged the Paldea League emerged there. She is currently studying at Naranja Academy; we could ask her."

Officer Jenny suggested.

The Paldea League differs from other leagues; Geeta's Champion title is "Top Champion" throughout. Any trainer who successfully challenges the Paldea League—that is, continuously defeats the Paldea Elite Four and Top Champion Geeta—can be called a 'Champion'.

In the Pokémon Scarlet/Violet game, Geeta refers to Nemona as "Champion Nemona" because Nemona successfully cleared the Paldea League and became a 'Champion' one year before the story began.

Hmm, although when Nemona first succeeded, Geeta did not use her full power, and Nemona herself noticed this. (In the game plot, Nemona tells the protagonist this herself; she felt Geeta didn't use her full power.)

"Hmm, then let it be so. I will ask the Chairman to send messages to the other regions."

Wallace nodded, and with decisive speed, opened the door and walked out.

And the Hoenn League Chairman was very receptive to advice, promptly sending messages to the chairmen of all regions.

Ilex Plateau.

"This is truly a headache." President Juniper, upon seeing this 'request for aid', felt his head as large as an ox's.

After all, Team Rocket ran out from our Kanto region; now, they have forced the Hoenn League to disregard its dignity and start begging for help...

President Juniper was momentarily stunned, not knowing what to say. Should he say that our Kanto's Team Rocket brought too much face to Kanto?

After wreaking havoc in Alola, they started wreaking havoc in Hoenn? And they even made Hoenn start calling for reinforcements?

"Send for Koga to come here."

President Juniper thought for a moment and gave the order to his secretary.

But to be honest, he couldn't deploy anyone else either. Lance is conducting guerrilla operations outside; Koga is already so old, it would definitely be inconvenient for her to go to Hoenn.

And Team Rocket has been somewhat active in Johto recently; he just sent Bruno there to suppress them, so only Koga remains.

"Team Rocket?" After Koga arrived and read Hoenn's request for aid, she adjusted her glasses and spoke calmly.

"That's right. Team Rocket has three Champion-level and at least two Elite Four-level executives there; the Hoenn League is having trouble handling them."

"I'm not going." Koga refused very decisively.

"If you go... you're not going?" President Juniper quickly reacted, looking at Koga in shock.

"I'm not going." Koga remained sparing with her words.

"Emmm... can you give a reason?" President Juniper glanced out the window; today the sun didn't rise from the west, did it?

Koga actually doesn't want to fight Team Rocket anymore? Is he really not dreaming?

"I'm worried about my chastity." Koga spoke coldly, without the slightest shame.

Team Rocket... too dangerous!

Moreover, after the battle at Goldenrod City, Koga had already clearly understood that Mamen's strength was beyond her ability to handle.

President Juniper:???

Sinnoh, Bell Tower Island.

"Go assist the Hoenn League in resisting Team Rocket? I understand; I will go." Cynthia hung up the phone, looked out the window, and her clear, water-like beautiful eyes showed complex colors.

"Caitlin... I cannot let you continue down this wrong path!!"

Galar, Wyndon City, Tower of Darkness.

"Hehe~ Team Rocket? They actually forced a region into such a state? Very interesting."

Chairman Rose took a sip of coffee, and a smile of interest appeared on his mature face.

"Chairman, should we notify Leon?" Olivia, expressionless, asked Rose.

"Of course; this is a very good opportunity." A faint, charming smile lingered on Rose's lips; his magnetic voice was pleasant to the ear.

"Leon's strength is extremely powerful, but other regions do not know Leon."

"Chairman, Team Rocket is probably very strong; otherwise, Hoenn wouldn't have requested our aid. What if Champion Leon fails?" Olivia countered.

Keep in mind, Hoenn has two Champions, Steven and Wallace, yet Hoenn still requested aid from our Galar.

"I believe in Leon." Rose's smile remained elegant and mature: "Moreover, if Leon truly fails, that only means Team Rocket is stronger, isn't it?"

"But isn't that good news for us as well? Olivia, such a powerful evil organization means the darkness of this world needs a stronger power to judge them; Leon needs this power."

Rose's eyes were deep; in his plan, Leon was the most suitable person!

Because Leon is very strong, because Leon has the ability to capture it!

Rose trusted Leon just like this, but Rose had to admit that Leon, who is full of justice and a sense of responsibility, might not approve of his plan?

Loz took out his phone and called Champion Leon, but...

Loz looked at the phone's notification that the other party was not on the server with a strange expression.

"It seems Champion Leon is lost again."

Olivia remained expressionless; she didn't need to look to know the reason the call hadn't connected.

"Hehehe..." Loz chuckled helplessly and shook his head.

Their Galarian undefeated champion was nearly flawless: a strong sense of justice, a sense of responsibility, a gentle and considerate personality, care for juniors, and formidable strength.

But the only problem was, well, he was directionally challenged.

The League Building in the Paldea region.

"The evil organization Team Rocket? As a fellow member of the League, I indeed cannot refuse to help."

Geeta rested her chin on her hand and pondered for a while, but her workload recently was truly too heavy; she simply couldn't spare the time.

Geeta took out her phone and dialed a number.

"Hello, hello, President Geeta, is there something you need from me?"

A vibrant young girl's voice came through the phone.

"Here's the situation, Champion Nemona, I have something I'd like to ask for your help with regarding the Hoenn region..."

Geeta gently recounted the details of the matter.

In the Paldea region, no one could escape the fate of 'overtime,' even if they were merely a figurehead champion.

Even if she was just a student.

Regarding this, Aoi, who was doing three jobs alone, nodded expressionlessly in approval.

Mini Theater

Cynthia: Caitlin, I'm here again. Today I will definitely take you back.

Caitlin: Cynthia, give up. I have my own path, and Mamon won't let me leave. (Sweet. jpg)

One day

Cynthia: Caitlin, I've already spoken with Mamon. He said that as long as you are willing, you can quit Team Rocket.

Caitlin: What? What did you do to Mamon! (Angry. jpg)

Cynthia: I'm with him now. He said...

Caitlin: What did you say? (Disbelieving. jpg)

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