Chapter 531

Time quickly arrived at Monday, February 9th.

It was once again the day for students to challenge the Gym.

However, the number of students departing from Mesagoza and heading to Cabo Poco today was pitifully small.

The reason is also very simple...

The only path to Cabo Poco, the Poco Path, was blown apart for an unknown reason, and the rubble directly blocked the road, requiring some time to clear.

According to the students' guesses, it was very likely that a powerful wild Pokémon had engaged in a fierce battle here.

However, this didn't seem to be a bad thing.

Because the Houndour family, which had always inhabited the depths of the Poco Path and appeared from time to time to scare the rookies, seemed to have fled the vicinity overnight due to the impact of this battle.

Although it might take a few days to clear, at least in the future, students heading to Cabo Poco won't have to be chased by Houndour anymore.

Moreover, for the students of Paldea, having no road is really not a problem at all.

Since there is no road, then just create one!

As the absolute most popular Pokémon in the Paldea region, the vast majority of students possess a Cyclizar as a means of transport. Even if they can't scale walls like in the game, climbing the nearby hills is still very simple.

Some students even have travel artifacts like flying mounts, so wanting to head to Cabo Poco is not a problem at all.

However, when the students tried every possible method to reach Cabo Poco, longing for a heavy-hitting battle with Teacher Yu...

The note posted on the Gym's main door quickly shattered their fantasies.

【Teacher Yu has gone out to save the world, so this week's Gym assessment content is—Self-study!

Of course, the Pokémon permanently residing in the Gym can still be challenged; Trainers who gain their approval can also obtain a Gym Badge~】

"……"

Facing this incredibly absurd excuse, the students fell into silence one after another.

"Teacher Yu! You aren't even trying to act anymore, are you!"

"Translate this for me: what does 'saving the world' mean? Did Arceus come back???"

"I don't want that kind of thing! If there's no Teacher Yu, I..."

"This is no longer just ordinary dereliction of duty; we must strike hard. Notify the brothers, let's spam the negative reviews!"

The students left the Sunny Gym while cursing and swearing.

And Gym Leader Xiang Qingyu, who was preparing to "save the world," had already arrived at a region he was very familiar with, even though he hadn't seen it in person, via the "Dragonite Air Service" long-distance travel convenience service.

Kanto region, the place where the Pokémon series' dream began.

If there was a chance, Xiang Qingyu would actually like to go to Pallet Town for a "pilgrimage."

However, he had come on this long journey with a mission, so he ultimately agreed to meet with Lance in Saffron City.

Since Saffron City can almost be said to be the most important city in the entire Kanto region, not only is it located in the central area and serves as a transportation hub between other cities, but it also houses important landmarks such as the Silph Co. headquarters and the Magnet Train station connecting to Johto.

Therefore, it also has the highest police presence in Kanto, and even Team Rocket dares not act recklessly here easily.

Of course, there was another reason why Xiang Qingyu was so at ease with this city—

The Gym Leader guarding Saffron City is Sabrina, a strange woman whose psychic powers far exceed those of Master Alakazam and can almost be regarded as half a human-shaped legendary Pokémon.

Compared to other psychics, Sabrina's combat power is obviously much stronger in terms of intuitive performance, and in the TV anime, she also has the unique ability to turn humans into dolls and catalyze Pokémon to achieve temporary evolution.

Unless Giovanni himself kills his way over, other Team Rocket executives are simply not worth looking at in front of her.

After entering the air service docking point, the Dragonite that had successfully completed this flight squatted on the ground. After Xiang Qingyu jumped off its back, it stood up foolishly and watched him with a smile, its small eyes full of wisdom.

Generally speaking, pseudo-legendaries should give people an impression of being full of majesty and momentum.

However, Dragonite and Goodra seem to be two exceptions; just looking at their appearance, they are simply two cute things...

Xiang Qingyu couldn't help but reach out and touch Dragonite's round little head, then took a sandwich out of his backpack and handed it to Dragonite.

Dragonite's eyes instantly narrowed into slits, and it happily took it.

Who would have thought that this cute big guy was once an extremely rare existence in Kanto, regarded as a Mythical Pokémon?

The Dragon Clan to which Kanto Champion Lance belongs is famous in Kanto and Johto for raising Dratini and mastering powerful Dragon-type power.

However, in Galar and Paldea, the existence of Dragonite is no longer too rare; they have even integrated into human society to a certain extent, with various Dragonite "corporate slaves" appearing, such as Dragonite mail carriers and Dragonite flight attendants.

After greeting Dragonite, Xiang Qingyu quickly walked out of the airport.

Saffron City, outside the airport.

Dozens of "professionals" with straight postures and wearing International Police uniforms stood on one side of the street, quietly waiting for a certain guest while occasionally exchanging a few words.

"I heard today's guest is that Teacher Yu. I really didn't expect to be able to see him so soon!"

"There aren't many people in the entire Kanto region who can make Chief Lance wait in advance. As for other regions, I feel it really could only be Teacher Yu."

"Sure enough, Chief Lance is very familiar with Teacher Yu. He even invited him for this operation. It would be even better if Teacher Yu could be kept in Kanto..."

"……"

Hearing the juniors whispering behind him, Lance couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

Who could have thought that the plan to clear out Team Rocket this time was actually thought up by Xiang Qingyu, who was far away in Paldea?

And...

Do you think I don't want to keep Xiang Qingyu in Kanto to develop?

Just as Lance's thoughts were racing, a young man with a smile on his face quickly walked out of the airport.

Seeing so many cops outside, Xiang Qingyu was stunned for a moment before he realized and took the initiative to walk toward Lance, who was leading them.

"Long time no see, Teacher Yu."

The man still wearing the same uniform and red-black cape spoke first, trying his best to show a smile as he looked at Xiang Qingyu.

"You're too polite, to have so many people come to welcome me..."

Xiang Qingyu looked behind Lance.

This group of police officers didn't look very old. After he appeared, they kept staring straight at him with glowing eyes, as if they were star-chasing fans who had finally seen their idol.

"It's fine, their cooperation was essential for this operation anyway."

Lance waved his hand.

"Moreover, hearing that Teacher Yu would also participate in this operation, they were all so excited."

"Perhaps you don't know, Xiang Qingyu, but the tactics of the Rain Team and the Sunny Team are very useful ideas for the International Police in actual combat, so they can actually be considered your fans."

Being told this by Lance, Xiang Qingyu recalled that under his two comments back then, there really did appear to be many Officer Jennys, right?

For the police and Officer Jennys who use Arcanine and various canine Pokémon as their main reconnaissance force, these two sets of tactics indeed have extraordinary effects.

Xiang Qingyu's gaze swept over them, and he suddenly noticed the beautiful girl with indigo long hair wearing a red leather jacket beside Lance.

"Teacher Yu."

Seeing Xiang Qingyu looking at her, Sabrina, with a smile on her face, nodded slightly and took the initiative to greet him.

"This should be our first meeting, Ms. Sabrina."

Xiang Qingyu nodded politely.

The two had fought once in the game before, and by a stroke of luck, they could be considered quite familiar with each other.

As far as Xiang Qingyu knows, half of the Kanto region's Elite Four and the eight strongest Gym Leaders should be his fans...

Coupled with the Jenny family, the Joy family, and the International Police, in a sense, his influence in Kanto is quite strong.

After a few simple pleasantries, Lance quickly spoke again.

"Since Teacher Yu has arrived, we should prepare to take action."

"Because of the active cooperation of other Gym Leaders, Giovanni should not be aware that we have already controlled Team Rocket in other cities. We just need to take over the control of Viridian City and enter the Viridian Gym to find out the truth."

Xiang Qingyu nodded.

He didn't expect that he would actually participate in a major event in another region...

Although he had already greeted Champion Geeta before setting off and obtained her permission, when it really came time to fight, Xiang Qingyu still felt a bit unsure.

After all, this is Kanto. Unlike Trainers in other regions, they fight wild battles where Trainers also have to enter the battlefield!

However, things have come to this...

Just have to charge!

Viridian City, Viridian Gym.

"BOSS! It's bad!"

A panicked Team Rocket member broke into the Gym, right into Giovanni's gloomy gaze.

"Speak."

Sitting on the sofa, Giovanni's tone remained calm as he watched the panicked young man coldly.

"Lance, Champion Lance has brought the International Police and killed his way over!"

After hearing the familiar name, Giovanni's hand stroking Persian suddenly stopped, then he patted its back lightly.

Persian understood instantly and sensibly jumped off the sofa.

"Lance?"

Giovanni's expression quickly became playful.

There is indeed some history between them.

When Lance was young, he once infiltrated Team Rocket, wanting to find Team Rocket's BOSS from the inside.

But he was too immature at the time, and his ideas were quickly known to him.

So Giovanni took action himself and taught this junior who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth a lesson.

Of course, he never showed his face during the entire battle, so Lance didn't know his true identity.

This incident has passed for many years, and even Giovanni himself had almost forgotten about it.

However, just at the critical moment when Mewtwo was growing up, Lance actually took the initiative to come to his door?

Obviously, he must have known something.

But why now of all times?

During this period, Team Rocket had not taken any action at all. All members had strategically retreated to bases in various cities in Kanto, and there was almost no possibility of exposure.

Even if you follow the vine to find the melon, you have to have a vine first, right?