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Meanwhile, in the work area on the lower deck of the cruise ship.

"Hehehe~ This mission seems pretty simple!" Kojiro proudly waved an electronic board in his hand, which displayed a simplified structural diagram of the Saint Anne, with several red dots flashing continuously.

"Exactly! As long as the time comes, 'Boom!' the St. Anne will turn into fireworks, and the fame of Team Rocket will once again resound throughout Kanto!" Musashi laughed heartily, hands on her hips.

"Then we can get a huge bonus, get promoted and a raise, and reach the pinnacle of life, meow~!" Meow's eyes were sparkling, as if she could already see mountains of gold coins.

This classic Rockets trio had already been marginalized.

Somehow, they received a mission to plant bombs and create panic (and loot the ship while they're at it) on the St. Anne. They were currently dreaming of receiving a reward.

"By the way, have you memorized the locations of those bombs? After the explosions and chaos, we'll go to these places where valuables and rare Pokémon are stored..." Kojiro pointed to several marks on the electronic board.

Suddenly, two crew members appeared ahead.

"Who are you, and what are you doing here?" The crew members became wary.

The Rockets' brains short-circuited instantly; as if by reflex, they straightened their chests, raised their right hands high, stepped forward with their left feet, and shouted out that line etched into their DNA:

"Since you've asked so sincerely!"

Kojiro instinctively chimed in, "We'll mercifully tell you!"

………………

Crew member: "..." (Looking completely bewildered, then realizing what was happening, he roared angrily)

"Team Rocket? A criminal organization? Did you plant the bomb?"

"Idiot! You let it slip!" Musashi finally realized what he had done and punched Kojiro on the head.

"Ouch! You started it!" Kojiro clutched his head.

"Don't let them get away!" The two crew members immediately rushed forward, simultaneously activating the alarms on their bodies (to notify their companions in a small area).

Immediately, several crew members who had been secretly searching nearby quickly gathered in this direction.

"Arbok, come out!"

"The gas bomb, I choose you!"

Musashi and Kojiro hurriedly released their Pokémon.

The chaotic noise alerted Jiang Chuan and Captain Russell's group, who had just defused the second bomb and were on their way to the third pre-selected location.

"There's movement over there!" Jiang Chuan's eyes sharpened.

The group quickly rushed to the corridor of the guest room where the incident occurred.

In the corridor, Arbok and Koffing were locked in combat with several Machamp and Machoke released by the crew members, while Team Rocket tried to slip away.

"Rockets! It's you guys again!" Jiang Chuan exclaimed upon seeing the three clowns.

"Ah! It's that brat!" Kojiro screamed.

"And Pikachu!" Meowth's eyes lit up, but then it chickened out when it saw the angry captain and crew behind Jiang Chuan.

"We're not here to catch Pikachu this time! Get out of the way!" Kojiro shouted, his voice trembling with fear.

"Idiot!" Musashi punched again. "We could have caught Pikachu while we were at it! Besides, they must have found the bomb! They can't let us get away!"

"Then let's fight!" Kojiro was going all out. "Gas bombs! Sludge attack!"

"Arbok, Poison Sting!"

"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Jiang Chuan gave the order directly. There was no need to be polite with these guys.

"Pikachu!!" A dazzling golden bolt of lightning erupted, instantly engulfing Arbok's venomous stinger and Meowth's figure, and even the sludge from the Koffing was scattered by the lightning.

Arbok and Meowth let out a scream and their eyes turned into circles.

The gas bomb wobbled, but hadn't fallen yet.

Captain Russell was also enraged: "How dare you cause trouble on my ship! Wartortle, come out! Use the water gun!"

Wartortle took a deep breath, and a thick, powerful jet of water accurately struck the teetering gas bomb.

"Gas..." The gas bomb started spinning in circles.

The Rockets trio were instantly rendered incapable of fighting.

"How could this happen!"

"This feeling is awful!!"

Amidst classic screams, the group was swept into the sea.

"Captain, this!" A crew member handed Russell the electronic tablet.

Captain Russell glanced at it and saw that the locations of all the bombs were clearly marked, along with a countdown timer! There were less than forty minutes left on the countdown!

"Quick! According to the location shown on this board, everyone split up and dismantle it quietly! Hurry!" Captain Russell roared the order, quickly sharing the location information on the electronic board with all his trusted subordinates.

With accurate maps, the demolition work began immediately and efficiently.

Jiang Chuan also breathed a sigh of relief; having a map made things much easier. He still participated in guiding the demolition at several key locations to ensure everything went smoothly.

When the last bomb was successfully defused in the lower storage compartment, there were less than three minutes left before the scheduled explosion.

Everyone collapsed to the ground, covered in cold sweat, as if they had just escaped from the brink of death.

[Ding! Emergency limited-time mission 'Resolve the Crisis on the Saint Anne' completed!]

[Rewards being distributed...]

[Fishing Master Aura has been activated.]

[Officer's Family General Affection +10, Current Total Affection: 50]

Jiang Chuan savored the profound insights about fishing that had suddenly appeared in his mind, and then checked Officer Jenny's favorability rating.

50 points... At this level, if I were to encounter a single Officer Jenny, with my current "conditions" and this foundation of goodwill, it seems... not impossible to have an in-depth conversation and discuss some "justice"?

A meaningful smile curved at the corner of his lips.

………………

The crisis has been completely resolved.

Captain Russell was filled with immense gratitude towards Jiang Chuan.

This not only saved the lives of everyone on board, but also preserved the reputation of the St. Anne and his own career.

"Mr. Jiang Chuan! I can't thank you enough!" Captain Russell grasped Jiang Chuan's hand tightly.

"Your original suites are hardly befitting your status! Immediately, right now, you're upgraded to the penthouse suite! All expenses are covered! Furthermore, you will receive lifetime VIP status on our St. Anne's cruise ship, meaning that on any route, at any time, whenever you wish to visit, you will always enjoy the most luxurious suites and services!"

Soon, Jiang Chuan and his two companions were respectfully led to the deluxe suite on the top floor of the cruise ship.

It's less of a suite and more of a floating palace at sea.

Occupying an entire half-deck, it boasts floor-to-ceiling windows offering unparalleled 360-degree ocean views, a private pool, a top-of-the-line kitchen and dining area, and even a small indoor elf battle arena.

Xiaoxia cheered and jumped into the soft, cloud-like sofa. Then she ran to the open-air balcony and looked at the magnificent sea view, her face flushed with excitement.

Hanako gently packed her luggage, her eyes filled with joy as she looked at the extremely luxurious environment.

It's so wonderful to be able to enjoy these things with the man I love.

The suite butler delivered an exquisite afternoon tea, made entirely with top-quality ingredients.

Xiaoxia and Huazi were quickly drawn to the delicious food, temporarily forgetting the previous danger and enjoying this hard-won luxury and tranquility.

Jiang Chuan ate something, rested for a while, and then got up and said, "I'm going out for a walk."

"Hey? Jiang Chuan, aren't you going to rest for a bit?" Xiaoxia asked, her mouth full of cake.

"I'll go check out the battle area on the ship," Jiang Chuan said with a smile. He remembered that the St. Anne had a dedicated battle hall where many trainers would spar and exchange skills during the voyage.

This long sea voyage is a great opportunity to gain experience, so we can't waste it.

Leaving the luxurious and quiet top deck area, Jiang Chuan arrived at the public activity area in the middle of the cruise ship.

This place is indeed bustling with activity. It boasts shopping streets, arcades, cinemas, and all sorts of restaurants and bars.

He quickly found his target: a large, bustling trainer battle hall.

The hall was divided into several standard battle arenas, and the surrounding area was crowded with trainers watching and waiting to battle. Cheers, commands, and the sounds of skills clashing filled the air.

As soon as Jiang Chuan stepped into the hall, the notification sound in his mind rang again:

[Ding! Continuous challenge mission triggered!]

[Mission Objective: Achieve 30 consecutive victories in the Battle Lobby.]

[Quest Reward: Three random Pokémon in your party will level up by 2.]

Current winning streak: 0/30

Jiang Chuan's eyes lit up!

Just when I was worried that the long sea voyage would slow down my leveling up, the system thoughtfully provided me with a leveling-up quest!

Randomly leveling up three Pokémon by 2 is a significant boost, especially for Pokémon that are currently at higher levels, as each level requires more experience.

Moreover, a 30-game winning streak is itself an excellent training opportunity for both oneself and one's Pokémon.

"Looks like we've come to the right place."

Jiang Chuan smiled confidently, patted Pikachu's head on his shoulder, and then took two Poké Balls before entering the battle hall.