Chapter 534

The other is a rookie who was absorbed into Team Rocket along with other Gym Leaders before and was highly valued by him...

Sabrina's appearance also made Giovanni understand one thing immediately—

No wonder Lance discovered his true identity at this time; it turns out these Gym Leaders are all moles.

I'm afraid the Team Rocket bases in other towns have also suffered devastating blows at this time...

Perhaps after today, Team Rocket, the underground emperor that was still in its prime in the Kanto region and seemed to have the strength to confront the regional Alliance head-on, will become a thing of the past, right?

Giovanni, who has always upheld the attitude of not doubting those he employs and winning people over with his own personality charm, finally experienced the feeling of being backstabbed this time.

However, he quickly returned to his previous appearance, showing a calm smile when looking at Xiang Qingyu.

If Team Rocket is gone, then it's gone.

Giovanni prides himself on not being someone who can't afford to lose. When he committed various cross-border acts that the Alliance could not tolerate, he had already made the worst plans.

But Xiang Qingyu's appearance was indeed beyond his expectations.

"I really didn't expect that the first meeting with 'Teacher Yu' would be in such an unpleasant situation."

Once these words were spoken, not only Giovanni, but Lance and Sabrina's gazes also focused on Xiang Qingyu.

？？？

Xiang Qingyu didn't expect that Giovanni seemed to really know him?

As for Lance, he nodded secretly.

No wonder Team Rocket would use two different tactics, Self-Destruct and Minimize, sure enough, just as he thought.

There must be a monster helping behind the scenes!

However, Teacher Yu's original intention must be good, just being used by a villain organization like Team Rocket.

Too bad, Team Rocket!

"Mew!"

After hearing Giovanni's voice, Mew behind Xiang Qingyu quickly stepped forward, with obvious hostility in its eyes looking at Giovanni.

It's this guy who caused Mewtwo to become such a pitiful appearance!

For some reason, Xiang Qingyu seemed to vaguely perceive what Mew was thinking.

"Oh? So that's how it is..."

After noticing Mew's appearance, Giovanni quickly showed a playful smile.

Judging from the relationship between Mew and Xiang Qingyu, he seemed to understand a little why Xiang Qingyu would appear in the Kanto region thousands of miles away.

Sure enough, as heard, this young Gym Leader from Paldea seems to have had contact with more than one legendary existence.

However...

"Since you have already come to the Viridian Gym, then I should also be able to treat you as challengers."

Even facing a Champion and two Gym Leaders, and even a legendary existence like Mew, Giovanni remained calm.

"Since you are challengers, please listen to my rambling for a few words first."

"……"

As fellow Gym Leaders, after Xiang Qingyu and Sabrina looked at each other, they understood instantly.

This is an occupational disease.

As a Gym Leader, you always have to say a few words before the battle to show your status.

As a tacit understanding between peers, Xiang Qingyu and Sabrina tacitly chose to wait quietly for him to speak again.

Of course, there is another reason—

Up to now, Xiang Qingyu has not seen Mewtwo.

So even though he knew Giovanni was stalling for time, he could only listen to what kind of play Giovanni was performing for the time being.

After all, his main goal for this trip was to help Mew rescue Mewtwo.

As for Giovanni... to be honest, Xiang Qingyu doesn't really know what kind of obsession Giovanni in this world line has.

Is he just a pure villain who wants to make money and become stronger like in the game and anime lines, or is he a real man who is ruthless but also has a tough guy's tenderness like in the special manga edition.

He knows too little about the intelligence on the Kanto side.

So, let's listen to what medicine Giovanni is selling in his gourd for now.

And Lance also defaulted to this point.

Although there is no need to talk about martial arts when dealing with these evil ways, let's leave some final decency to this former Viridian Gym Leader.

Giovanni was not surprised by their attitude and quickly showed a hearty smile.

"Since you can find your way here, it means you should already know the truth about Team Rocket, right?"

"So, I will admit it generously."

"That's right, I am the BOSS of Team Rocket."

Giovanni's words were like a thunderclap on the ground, making Lance, who had been standing with his arms crossed and an impatient attitude, stunned, and then quickly returned to calm.

However, his heart was not as calm as it appeared on the surface.

What the hell...?

So Giovanni is the BOSS of Team Rocket?

He suddenly recalled the painful memory of facing the Team Rocket leader head-on when he was young and being swept away by him. The gloomy back of that man gradually overlapped with Giovanni, who was wearing a suit and looked upright in front of him.

So that's how it is...

Giovanni, you actually hid it so deeply!

Clearly the title is "Giovanni of the Earth," but it turns out that you are your complete form in the shadows underground?

Lance clenched his arms tightly, and the desire for revenge surged in his heart immediately.

But at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little scared.

Giovanni more than ten years ago already possessed such terrifying strength. To what extent has his combat power reached now?

At least it is certain that the "Gym Leader" level is definitely a grievance to him. I am afraid that even he, who currently has the strongest surface strength among the Elite Four, may not be able to win against him.

"Although it may be a bit arrogant to say so, but..."

Giovanni quickly spoke again.

"I have never felt that anyone in Kanto would be a threat to me."

"Whether it's Lance or Sabrina, except for Professor Oak who has been retired for many years and may need to be feared by three points, no one else can ever be my opponent."

"This is also the confidence that I can let Team Rocket grow and develop."

"But I really didn't expect to meet such an interesting young man at this time."

After Giovanni finished speaking, he still maintained his demeanor and smiled at Xiang Qingyu.

"To be honest, not only these annoying police, Team Rocket has also received a lot of care from Teacher Yu."

"So, in return..."

"This time, let me teach Teacher Yu, the Kanto people's way of fighting, how about it?"

As he spoke, the ground under Xiang Qingyu's feet suddenly began to tremble violently.

Xiang Qingyu retreated almost instinctively. While barely dodging, a Rhyperior had already exposed its sharp horn from the ground, brushing past his two feet dangerously.

As for Lance and Sabrina, they also suffered attacks from underground respectively.

However, compared to Xiang Qingyu, who was not familiar with wild battles, they seemed to have predicted the occurrence of the scene in front of them long ago. While easily dodging the attack, they also took out Poké Balls respectively and summoned their own Pokémon.

"……"

Xiang Qingyu was numb.

Is this the Kanto people's way of fighting?

How come it feels more underhanded than me!

However...

"You were the one who started it first!"

Xiang Qingyu also immediately reached out and took out three Poké Balls.

Although he is not very familiar with wild battles, since there are no rules and the number of Pokémon is not limited...

"Go, Sylveon, Lucario, and Ogerpon!"

Xiang Qingyu's current three main Pokémon appeared one after another, plus Mew as a temporary companion, four Pokémon were aggressive.

When it comes to stats and mechanics, the Pokémon on my side will definitely not lose!