First Encounter with Team Rocket, Second Meeting with Mew

Chapter 69 First Encounter with Team Rocket, Second Meeting with Mew

On the second floor, in the rest area, Xia Mu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows gazing at the sea, feeling somewhat depressed.

It's inevitable that they lack confidence.

After all, it's hard to imagine Mewtwo's weather control capabilities without seeing it for yourself.

These are legendary Pokémon from the anime world! Their abilities are far beyond what ordinary Pokémon can match.

I wonder what level Mewtwo has?

As a first-level god, is his strength as simple as his level indicates?

If it's level 70 like in the game, how big will the difference be between level 70 for a regular Pokémon and level 70 for this Pokémon?

In short, witnessing firsthand the power to control the natural world had given Xia Mu a chill down his spine.

At least, this move is definitely not something your own Pokémon can compare to.

Take Rain Dance from the red Gyarados as an example. Xia Mu used it when it was around level 40 or 50, and it only made a small patch of sky rain.

Even at level 70 now, it's absolutely impossible to cover such a large area. Moreover, even if rainmaking could cover such a large area, it would still be impossible to bring down a storm.

Time passed by little by little.

Sonia was bored and sat on the sofa playing with her phone, no one knew who she was chatting with.

The original plan was to reach the new island smoothly, but now that the boats aren't even going out to sea and there's such a big storm, she feels that no one will leave here.

She had actually been somewhat hopeful before, thinking that what Xia Mu said made sense. Now that so much time had passed and there had been no disturbance, and the scene outside looked terrifying, she didn't believe that anyone would risk their life to cross the sea with the help of Pokémon.

The idea is indeed good, and this is also the opinion of the vast majority of ordinary people.

And it is often at this time that unexpected things are more likely to happen.

As time went on, Officer Jenny and Boydja felt that no one would cause trouble anymore and lowered their guard.

Not only them, but the police officers also let down their guard and started chatting and laughing.

As a result, without paying attention, those restless trainers seized the opportunity and ran out of the passenger terminal.

Xia Mu heard the exclamations coming from downstairs, and from his vantage point, he could see what was happening outside.

The first thing you see is the Sora summoning a Pidgeot, and arrogantly riding it across the ocean.

Then, the sea monster summons his Gyarados to help him traverse the ocean.

With two people taking the lead, the others became even bolder.

Some people are using Kingler to try and cross the sea like Aquaman uses Gyarados, some are imitating Sora using Pidgeotto to fly across the ocean, and some are even using Scyther. There are all sorts of reckless people out there.

Xia Mu also saw Xiao Tian and Ali. Xiao Tian summoned a white sea lion, which was fearless of the waves and was indeed very heroic.

Ali used Mosquito Coil, his only water-type ability. It's conceivable that the reason he wasn't in the original story was because his Mosquito Coil wasn't strong enough to carry him across the ocean.

[Many of these people don't know what the outcome will be. As the acting gym leader, I really can't just stand by and watch them die.] With a sigh in his heart, Xia Mu suddenly felt a fragrant breeze waft around him.

Without a doubt, it was Sonia, looking on incredulously, who came over to look.

Her expression was so obvious; she was saying, "Xia Mu, how come you guessed everything correctly?"

Xia Mu didn't speak to her immediately because he saw Xiao Zhi and the other two run to the shore and vaguely saw them board a very small boat.

I don't know how they dared to get on board? How could such a small boat withstand a storm?

If it weren't for how the original story unfolded, he would think it was all nonsense.

It has to be said that the Rockets duo and Meowth are pretty awesome for doing something so daring.

"Let's go, we should go out and take a look, otherwise I'll really become a decoration!" Xia Mu stopped paying attention and turned to walk downstairs.

Now is the time for him to step in, especially since this is a task given to him by Xia Bo: to ensure everyone's safety as much as possible.

Upon hearing this, Sonia immediately followed.

Although it was dangerous outside and the storm was still raging, she was also thrilled by this unexpected event.

It seemed as if a special feeling was driving her to cross the sea as well.

Of course, even though it's impulsive, I still have my head.

This is the difference between adults and children.

……

The harbor shoreline.

Since they couldn't stop them in time, Officer Jenny and Boydja could only dejectedly watch the trainers' retreating figures.

More than 20 people chose to cross the sea. Although this is a small number compared to the hundreds or thousands of people in the passenger terminal, it is still impossible to stop them all.

"As expected, there's no way to stop them. After all, these people are true adventurers." Boija could understand why these trainers were fearless in the face of danger.

As a port manager, she has seen too many people and things since childhood. She used to have an adventurous spirit, but as she got older, she became more and more conservative.

"It still turned out this way. If we hadn't let our guard down for a moment, this wouldn't have happened," Miss Officer Jenny said from the side.

It's too late to say anything now.

"You don't need to worry too much. After all, as Pokémon trainers, their confidence in crossing the sea means they believe their Pokémon are strong enough. Even if they fail to cross the sea in the end, I think they have the ability to come back on their own." After arriving at the shore, Xia Mu walked behind the two and said.

His words caught the attention of Boydja and Miss Officer Jenny.

The two turned to look at Xia Mu, unsure of what to say next.

Speaking of which, as the acting gym leader, Natsuki should have helped them stop the trainers from crossing the sea from the very beginning.

But Natsuki has only just appeared.

"If you had arrived sooner, you might have been able to stop some people. With such a huge storm, and they're still just children, how could we not be worried?" Miss Officer Jenny's tone carried a hint of reproach.

Xia Mu didn't care about such accusations. He stepped forward and explained, "Without experiencing wind and rain, setbacks, and failures, they won't easily give up. Just as Miss Boya said, they are true adventurers. Moreover, even with more stringent defenses, there will always be loopholes. Ultimately, it's a matter of persuasion. Because we failed to make them better understand the dangers of crossing the sea, we only resorted to intimidation. Naturally, this might scare most people, but a small group, after experiencing it more, will naturally not buy it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Mu ignored Miss Officer Jenny's objections and looked out towards the distant sea.

Several figures could be vaguely seen.

Sonia stood beside Xia Mu, not saying a word from beginning to end, just watching quietly.

Officer Jenny remained silent, while Boydja, standing to the side, looked at Natsuki with newfound respect.

Knowing Xia Mu's true identity, they initially thought he was just a rich young master who came to gain experience, but it turned out he was no ordinary person.

"Mr. Natsuki is right. We failed to do a good job of admonishing them and focused solely on restricting their actions, so it was inevitable that oversights would occur."

After speaking, Boydja looked somber, clearly reflecting on her mistakes at work.

"So what should we do next?" Officer Jenny asked Boydja and Natsume for their opinions.

The incident has already happened, so a solution is still needed.

We can't just stand by and watch; after all, these are more than twenty lives.

"Your responsibility is to manage the port to prevent any accidents. As for these trainers crossing the sea, leave them to me. However, I'll still need to trouble Officer Jenny to arrange for some police officers to be on duty so that they can provide immediate assistance to any trainers who can't withstand the storm and have to return," Natsuki said.

"You're going out to sea?!" Officer Jenny was taken aback.

Boijia, who was standing to the side, also looked shocked.

This is not a joke.

Sonia, on the other hand, was not surprised at all, because Xia Mu had already told her about it before.

Moreover, Xia Mu's red Gyarados was not just big, but also incredibly strong.

"Going out to sea to see the new island is a must, and that's the purpose of my trip. Before that, I will try my best to bring back the trainers who are lost at sea, so some cooperation is needed." As he spoke, Xia Mu directly took out the Great Ball of the red Gyarados.

"Come out, Gyarados!" With a shout from Natsuki, the Ultra Ball opened, flashing a dazzling white light, and the massive body of the red Gyarados appeared before them.

This shocked Officer Jenny and Boydja.

This was because it was not only a red Gyarados, but its size was also unlike anything they had ever seen before.

Before the two could say anything, Xia Mu leaped onto the body of the red Gyarados. Because it was so large, there was enough space for Xia Mu to stand on it.

Seeing that Xia Mu was about to take action, Sonia became anxious: "What will I do if you leave?"

Xia Mu hadn't forgotten her, and said, "You stay here and wait for me for now. I'll deal with those trainers first, and then I'll take you with me."

If I leave her behind, she'll definitely hold a grudge.

Even if Mewtwo and Mew join forces to erase all traces of their existence as the story unfolds, Natsuki will still worry that some memories will not disappear.

Since I promised to bring her along, I can't go back on my word.

Xia Mu rode away on his red Gyarados.

The three women stood on the shore, staring blankly, unable to come to their senses for a long time.

It wasn't until the rain suddenly intensified that the three women realized what was happening.

Officer Jenny and Boydja sprang into action, while Sonia, at their suggestion, temporarily took shelter in the cramped guard post to avoid the wind and rain.

To dispel the loneliness and fear brought on by the oppressive atmosphere and raging storm, Sonia called out her electric dog for company, seeking a small sense of security.

……

On the high seas.

A fierce wind, accompanied by torrential rain, swept wildly across the land.

The waves surged and undulated, and before, standing on the shore, I could only see them, but I couldn't fully appreciate how terrifying the power of the sea was.

Now that he has experienced it firsthand, Xia Mu realizes how much this tests the limits of the human body. Of course, the biggest test is still the strength of the Pokémon.

The red Gyarados was completely unaffected by the storm and waves, like a sea overlord, moving through the ocean as if it were flat land.

At first, Xia Mu was able to stand up, but later she could only grab onto Gyarados's dorsal fin for a sense of security.

It's probably because the people in this world are physically fit enough; otherwise, how could they withstand it?

After traveling for a short while, Xia Mu vaguely heard cries for help coming from a certain direction.

Using the power of aura to explore the area, after finding the target, it immediately gave the red Gyarados the order to go and rescue the two trainers who failed to cross the sea.

One of them was the one who used Scyther to cross the sea, and the other one is unknown, but it is certain that it did not use a water-type, otherwise it would have been sent out long ago if it were a water-type.

Instead of immediately sending them back to the port, Xia Mu calmed them down briefly and then continued to let Gyarados move forward.

Because it is large enough, there is enough space even if it carries two more people, but you need to be careful, otherwise you will throw them off.

The two trainers who escaped unharmed were clearly terrified. Xia Mu was worried that they might develop a fear of the ocean and be afraid to take risks again.

"Your spirit is commendable. Although you failed, your courage surpasses that of most people." With appropriate praise, Xia Mu truly admired their bravery.

The two trainers' eyes lit up; they were clearly delighted by this recognition.

After rescuing two more trainers in this area, Xia Mu finally allowed the red Gyarados to return to the port.

Along the way, they encountered four trainers who were using Water-type Pokémon to return to the port, one of whom was Ali.

It has to be said that the difficulty is too great. If you don't have the strength or luck, you absolutely won't be able to get through it.

Speaking of which, Natsuki didn't encounter Ash and his friends.

It's unclear whether they escaped danger as they did in the original story.

And the Rockets.

……

Back at the port, there were not only more than a dozen police officers on the shore, but also six trainers who had returned from the storm.

These are trainers who couldn't even withstand a few waves of storms. They had a strong spirit of exploration, but they couldn't overcome the power of nature.

With Natsuki's return, the trainers who returned with him received comfort and care.

Officer Jenny and Boige rushed out as trainers were being found one after another, but before they could even talk to Natsuki, they saw him riding his red Gyarados out to sea again.

Only fourteen trainers returned, but twenty-six trainers crossed the sea.

There are still twelve people adrift at sea.

Natsuki's plan is to bring all the trainers outside of the original story back safely, and then take Sonia to the new island.

After searching for a while, Natsuki realized that his Aura power was limited, so he had to call on Lucario for help.

Lucario's Aura Exploration led them to the remaining six Trainers.

After rescuing these trainers one by one, Xia Mu then commanded the red Gyarados to return to base.

Having had these experiences, Xia Mu had become accustomed to riding Gyarados across the ocean.

"Lucario's aura scan has found no trace of any trainers in this area, so I suspect they've already landed on the island. You can rest assured that once we find them, I will do everything in my power to ensure their safety, and some of them are my friends."

Faced with Officer Jenny and Boydja's obstruction, Natsuki made a statement without hesitation.

Then, taking Sonia with them, they set sail again for the new island.

In fact, none of them could understand why they had to bring Sonia along, since such behavior was inherently dangerous.

However, Xia Mu has successfully rescued people one after another, which has established his prestige, and everyone has chosen to believe in him.

……

The storm at sea grew stronger, especially as they approached the new island, with lightning flashing across the sky from time to time.

Although it didn't slam into the sea, just the occasional glide overhead was enough to terrify most people.

Although Xia Mu was a transmigrator, he had only awakened the power of Aura and did not possess any heaven-defying super power, so he was still afraid.

Thanks to Lucario's constant vigilance, I felt quite safe.

In short, Xia Mu is alright; he can control his fear.

But Sonia was already terrified and her face turned deathly pale.

This woman appears bold on the surface, but she is actually very timid and terrified of thunder.

Every time thunder rumbled and lightning flashed, she would instinctively tighten her grip on Xia Mu's arm, seeking protection.

At first, it felt nice to have her body pressed against him, but as Sonia used more and more force, Xia Mu felt like his arm was going to break, but he couldn't say anything.

The thunderstorm weather only subsided after crossing the storm area and entering the new island area.

……

"This is Niijima? It feels so oppressive."

The island's bizarre shape, coupled with its dark and somber atmosphere, gives it an eerie and terrifying feel.

Having already weathered the storm, and with my emotions not yet fully calmed down, being affected by this scene inevitably instills fear in me.

"If the map is correct, this is New Island." Natsuki was certain that this was the place, but she couldn't be too direct.

After all, he was familiar with the original plot. He had met Niijima before. Although there are differences between the real world and the anime world, Natsuki had seen Niijima's photos.

Xia Mu let the red Gyarados move forward quietly and slowly, not wanting to attract attention.

It remains to be seen whether their arrival will be able to conceal Mewtwo's superpowers.

"How are we going to get up there?" Sonia asked, nestled close to Natsuki, as she got a closer look at the entire new island.

The rocky pillars surrounding the island, like the claws of a demon, appeared even darker under this atmosphere.

"There must be an entrance ahead. We'll find out once we go in." Xia Mu remembered that Ash and his friends in the original story entered from there.

Without any lights, the dark cave entrance, like a path leading to an abyss, was breathtaking.

Xia Mu could feel Sonia's body trembling slightly. Under these circumstances, he naturally pulled her into his arms to calm her down as much as possible.

Sonia could no longer detect anything amiss with these actions; she had already taken advantage of the situation while sailing the seas.

After entering the cave and turning a corner, and walking several hundred meters further, Xia Mu and Sonia finally saw lights.

As expected, this is where Ash and his friends were welcomed in the original story.

However, it was clear that no one was there to greet him.

They should have all arrived by now, and the scenes from the original story are already playing out up there.

Without his intervention, the original plot would have followed its original trajectory.

It's just right for him.

"There must be some secret hidden in this new island, so you must follow my instructions from now on. If you act recklessly, you might cause trouble. Remember to stay close to me and Lucario, and don't make a fuss."

Once ashore, Xia Mu released Sonia and spoke to her.

"I...I understand. So we're going to hide in the shadows and gather intelligence first?" With the light on, Sonia was clearly no longer so timid.

Xia Mu nodded, said "Thank you for your hard work" to the red Gyarados, and then put it into a Great Ball.

Then, after exchanging a knowing glance with Lucario and nodding to each other, they led Sonia up the stone steps.

As he walked, Xia Mu also used his waveguide power to scan a small area.

During this process, Natsuki had Lucario hide his waveguide to avoid being discovered.

After all, Lucario's strength is undeniable. If Mewtwo discovers its Aura, then there's no point in hiding in the shadows.

Fortunately, there were no surveillance cameras installed here, so their every move went undetected.

As they walked up to the middle floor, Xia Mu suddenly stopped and looked toward the drain on one side.

I recall that in the original story, Team Rocket apparently entered the laboratory inside the island through a drainpipe.

"Xia Mu, you're not planning to go this way, are you?" Sonia looked up at the end of the stone steps, not far from the exit, and then looked at the dark sewers, feeling somewhat resistant.

"As I told you before, Lucario and I both have the ability to explore using Aura. Just now, I discovered that the interior of this island is completely hollow, so going through here might yield unexpected gains." As Natsuki spoke, he voluntarily entered the drain.

The damp environment and the nauseating smell.

Sonia had no choice but to cover her mouth and nose and follow closely behind Xia Mu, hoping that Xia Mu was right.

After walking about four or five hundred meters, two paths suddenly appeared at the narrow drainage outlet. Without the power of waveguides to find the way, it would be really troublesome.

After passing through the waveguide's scanning coverage, Xia Mu finally found the correct path and chose the left fork in the road to proceed.

At this moment, Xia Mu felt a certain amount of anticipation.

Because he was about to witness an incredibly powerful technology in the Pokémon world.

Gene cloning!

Moreover, it perfectly replicates a completely new and identical life form.

"Xia Mu, why don't we go back to the original route? If we encounter danger here, we won't even have a chance to run away," Sonia suddenly said after walking for an unknown amount of time.

She was genuinely terrified; her voice even changed.

"We'll be there soon, at most 300 meters, and then we can enter that inner space. I just scanned it; it should be some kind of laboratory." Xia Mu used this kind of information to provoke Sonia.

She is a researcher and a scientific scientist, so she is very sensitive to places like laboratories.

"Let's hurry up then."

With Sonia pushing them, the two of them and Lucario quickly exited the sewers and entered the interior space.

Xia Mu wasn't lying. He wasn't saying that because he knew the original plot; he genuinely scanned it with his Aura power.

"Just as you said, Natsuki, this really is a laboratory, and there's no one here..."

"Fully automated equipment? These machines are so strange, they give me a feeling that is both familiar and unfamiliar." Sonia walked up to a machine and examined it carefully.

After watching for a long time, I went around to another machine.

When she saw the cylindrical culture dishes behind her, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, startling Xia Mu and Lucario.

Fortunately, she didn't make too much noise, otherwise it would have attracted attention.

The three petri dishes standing in front of the two contained the three cloned Pokémon from the original story.

Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise.

The final evolution of the initial three starter Pokémon, and all of them are level 55.

This level is already very, very high, definitely league champion level. No wonder they were able to suppress Venusaur and Blastoise, who were both from the same team.

Ash's Charizard, on the other hand, deserved its defeat.

Based on the progress of the story, Ash's Charizard level is at most around level 40.

"Xia Mu, I know what these machines are!" Sonia realized what was happening, and her words brought Xia Mu back to his senses, making him look at her.

Xia Mu didn't interrupt her; he simply waited for her to continue speaking.

"This is a cloning machine! Although I haven't seen the real thing, I've read similar information. I never imagined it would be manufactured and used here. Moreover, these three Pokémon are products of genetic technology," Sonia said.

Xia Mu was astonished by her extensive knowledge and experience.

As expected, the world was much richer than he had imagined. As a researcher, Sonia had access to many scientific research products and it was not surprising that she had seen the blueprints and documents of such equipment.

Moreover, her grandmother, Dr. Mulan, was an incredibly accomplished person.

"I'm getting more and more curious about who the owner of the new island really is? Cloning machines are strictly prohibited by the League because it's disrespectful to life. Although they are inevitably used to culture cells and tissues in medicine, they would never be used to cultivate Pokémon like this..." As Sonia continued to talk about things, Natsuki was also exposed to more areas.

According to her, cloning machines have already been used in the medical field.

Team Rocket used a cloning machine to clone Mewtwo, and then Mewtwo, seeking revenge, cloned a copy...

Just as I was about to speak, a sound suddenly came from the other end of the laboratory.

The two became tense, with Lucario standing protectively in front of Natsuki and Sonia.

Until the sewer cover was opened, three figures crawled out, occasionally grumbling and complaining.

It's Team Rocket's Musashi, Kojiro, and Meowth.

Their eyes met, and the Rockets trio immediately tensed up.

They trespassed on someone else's territory and were discovered; naturally, they were afraid.

In particular, there was a Pokémon I'd never seen before that looked really powerful.

"Um... would you believe me if I said we got lost?" Kojiro asked with an awkward smile.

It looks just like being caught red-handed as a thief.

"Yes, yes, we're lost, we're lost." Musashi followed beside him, at a loss.

Meowth, however, suddenly realized: "Wait a minute, we're Team Rocket, Meowth! Why are you afraid of meowth?"

Upon hearing this, Musashi suddenly realized, "That's right, I almost forgot who we are. Kojiro, why are you so cowardly? We're here to capture rare Pokémon."

Musashi blamed everything on Kojiro, but in reality, she was the most timid one.

"Who cares who they are, meow! If they're blocking our way, we'll take them under control, meow! This unfamiliar Pokémon must be very rare. Let's catch it and give it to Boss Giovanni for a promotion and a raise, meow!" Meowth's ability to control the situation was quite impressive. With just a few words, Jessie's eyes lit up, and she completely forgot her previous unease, filled with fantasies.

Kojiro, on the other hand, remained relatively calm, because he felt that the person he was facing this time was not so simple.

Neither Xia Mu nor Sonia spoke at this moment.

But Lucario was already enraged, and he directly revealed his hostility.

His aura was incredibly powerful, especially his sharp eyes, which made Miaomiao involuntarily take two steps back in fright.

Musashi and Kojiro had never experienced such intimidation before, and they were so oppressed that they were sweating profusely and trembling.

Xia Mu smiled, having solved the problem of the two people and the cat without having to do anything himself.

"A talking meow? I've never seen anything like it before. Can all the meows in the Kanto region talk?" Sonia's eyes were filled with undisguised affection as she looked at the meow.

Although this cat seems naughty, it can talk!

Just as Xia Mu was about to shake his head to indicate that this wasn't the case, Miao Miao couldn't help but speak up first: "How could that be, Miao Miao? Do you know how much effort Miao Miao put in to learn to talk, Miao Miao?"

Although I was scared, I was still quite brave.

Moreover, the level of this meow was indeed beyond Xia Mu's expectations.

There are a total of 30 levels.

It's really hard to imagine that Meow Meow's level is so high.

However, considering that the Meowth in the original story would scratch randomly, this move requires the Meowth to reach level 29 to learn.

Although skills can be learned earlier, as Meow Meow said, he spent all his talent and time learning to speak, and his other talents were very average, so there was no way he learned them ahead of time.

Meow Meow sensed that Natsuki was looking at her strangely, and she felt a chill run down her spine.

"What...what do you want to do, meow?"

"Your senses are quite sharp, but it's a pity your strength is too weak. It's good that you can speak, but given your level, you shouldn't be this weak," Xia Mu casually commented.

These words hit Meow Meow's weak spot perfectly.

Meow Meow wanted to argue, but felt powerless.

He is indeed very weak, that's a fact.

"So, you guys really just got lost?" Xia Mu asked the two people and the cat in a teasing tone.

The storyline wouldn't be significantly affected without the Team Rocket trio.

Xia Mu doesn't have much of a dislike for them yet, after all, they're quite the character in the original anime.

In a sense, they may have done many wrong things, but in reality, they also have a good side and are not entirely wicked.

At least when it comes to matters of principle, they can distinguish right from wrong.

"Yes, yes, we really are just lost, so can you let us go? We promise we won't do anything bad," Kojiro said with a dry laugh.

He stated his position, then seemed intent on retreating.

Even if you're going to do something, you can't do it openly and honestly, can you?

"Yes, yes, we'll leave now, and we definitely won't do anything reckless." Musashi's attitude was even more direct.

Carefree and oblivious, she probably never realized how ridiculous her behavior was.

Just then, a burst of laughter suddenly rang out.

It attracted everyone's attention.

A lovely figure appeared out of nowhere.

"What kind of Pokémon is this? It's so cute," Jessie said.

"I feel like I've seen this somewhere before, but I can't remember, meow." Meow meow suspiciously pinched her chin with her paw.

"What is this???" Kojiro seemed to have guessed something, but he didn't dare to confirm it.

As the Team Rocket trio spoke first, Natsuki and Mew exchanged a smile, and without feigning surprise, said in a friendly manner, "We meet again, Mew."

"Miyo~ Miyo~ Miheehee~~!" (You've come here too, and Lucario is here too, Miheehee~~)

"Lucario~~!" Lucario greeted him in a friendly manner.

"Mew?? Wait, this is the legendary Mythical Pokémon, Mew?!" Sonia's eyes widened in surprise as her expression changed drastically.

Legends about the dream world don't just exist in the Kanto region; they also exist in the Galar region.

And there are many.

"It really is a dream! The Pokémon known as the rarest, wow, I'm so lucky to have seen it." After confirming its identity, Kojiro finally said what he hadn't dared to say before.

He was, after all, a young master from a wealthy family, and his knowledge far surpassed that of Musashi and Meow Meow.

When it was recognized, Mew let out a joyful cry.

Playful as it was, it flew back and forth in the laboratory space, eventually returning to Xia Mu's head and perching on her hair, seemingly enjoying the action.

Seeing this, Xia Mu reached into his bag without hesitation, and then, with a thought, purchased an exclusive energy cube from the system shop.

Upon seeing the energy cube, Dream was even happier and immediately took it and started eating.

This scene was so cute that Sonia couldn't resist: "Ugh~ So adorable, I want to hug her."

Those big, bright eyes shone, and her hands were already reaching out towards the dream.

"Mew, is it okay?" Natsuki couldn't see Mew lying on his head, but he still had to ask.

Taking advantage of this break, Xia Mu handed the energy cube to Sonia, asking her to feed it.

Sonia understood Xia Mu's meaning and naturally used energy cubes to get closer to him.

Mew is quite easy to get along with. It's usually like a child, so Sonia easily touched it and managed to hold it.

Taking this opportunity, Xia Mu took a good look at the Dream's attribute panel.

【dream】

[LV: 40——LV:? ? ? 】

Gender: Genderless

[Attribute: Superpower]

Personality: Timid

【Feature: Synchronization】

[Skills: Slap, Mirror Attribute, Instant Amnesia, Baton Pass, Primal Power, Life Drop, Trick, Command, Seal, Transformation, Wave Missile, Psychic...]

【Intimacy Level: 120】

[Emotion: Happy (I've encountered another human with delicious food)]

……

Intimacy level: 120 points.

This number greatly surprised Xia Mu.

Back then, it was only a few dozen points. He was eager to increase the intimacy level and tried to lure Dream with food. Later, Dream refused to see him again. He never expected that when they met again, the value would be so high.

All the things he did were worthwhile.

Food is indeed very tempting for Pokémon, especially for the greedy Mew, it's a surefire way to win them over.

[No wonder, no wonder Mew so readily climbed onto my head this time we met. It's no wonder Mew accepted Sonia's feeding; it's because our intimacy level is high.] Natsuki thought to himself.

The atmosphere was harmonious, and Xia Mu had a smile on his face. The initial achievement of befriending Meng Huan was considered accomplished.

However, since there were other people around, it wasn't appropriate to say anything more.

Musashi, Kojiro, and Meowth all had many wicked thoughts after seeing Mew.

However, due to Lucario's suppression, they dared not act rashly, much less do anything reckless.

Then they were attracted by the energy cubes that Xia Mu took out. Seeing how happily Meng Huan was eating them made them drool and their stomachs rumble.

Xia Mu wasn't a stingy person. Thinking of how pitiful they were in the original story, who had never even had a full meal, he simply bought a box of Meow Meow's Energy Cubes from the system store and then took out some bread and food from his backpack.

The trio were so grateful they were moved to tears, which made Xia Mu a little embarrassed.

Sonia didn't know what the Rockets represented in Kanto. She just felt that there seemed to be something wrong with those two people, and Meowth, who, although seemingly mischievous, was actually quite pitiful.

After they had eaten their fill, Musashi, Kojiro, and Meow Meow thanked Natsuki again.

It expresses the sentiment that no one has been this friendly to them in the past two years.

Xia Mu truly hadn't expected their lives to be so difficult.

After all, they were considered very useful executives in Team Rocket when they first appeared in the original story, otherwise they wouldn't have been entrusted with such important responsibilities.

But now it seems they are just insignificant pawns, no longer important.

[Perhaps, I can recruit them in the future and have them work for me.] This was an idea that suddenly came to Xia Mu's mind.

In the future, he will definitely need many talented people to serve him.

However, many things require a gradual approach and cannot be accomplished overnight.

With the hostility between them temporarily gone, as the Team Rocket trio observed the lab, Meowth inadvertently turned on the central control computer.

A video recording was then played.

The above describes the purpose of establishing this laboratory and the circumstances surrounding it.

Although Xia Mu already knew everything, she still listened attentively to everything told in the video.

During this time, the same thing happened as in the original story: Meow Meow was caught by the mechanical arm of the cloning machine, its hair genes were extracted, and then a Meow Meow was cloned.

Lucario, being incredibly powerful, sensed the danger beforehand and thus avoided being captured by the mechanical arm, preventing the extraction of its genes.

This situation is chilling, and what's most shocking is how quickly this cloning can be completed.

I didn't find cartoons particularly scary before.

Now that I've seen it with my own eyes, it's a completely different concept.

"What's that?" Suddenly, Xia Mu was drawn to something placed on the cabinet in front of him.

Several rows, hundreds of black special Poké Balls.

Those are Poké Balls created by Mewtwo. They can capture any Pokémon regardless of the rules, and even Pokémon that have been trapped inside the Poké Ball can be captured using the Poké Ball.

(End of this chapter)