Pokémon: Start with an Admiral Crab!

For the next three days, Wang Yao stayed at home and rarely went out, not even attending the Pokémon battle on the deck of the Sea Flamehorse.

Anyway, this kind of battle is just a way for some bored passengers to kill time. Not only is the overall intensity low, but it also restricts many skills... There is not much training significance.

After dinner every day, Wang Yao would stay in the guest room and cultivate his relationship with Zapdos.

What to talk about every day [Even without hair, it is still majestic], [Why is Zapdos the strongest among the three mythical birds], [On the attribute defects of Moltres], [Seven unknown bad habits of Articuno], [Who is the god of wind and lightning in Ancient God Au]...

And the last one——【Why is Zapdos the only true God? ——Seven Deadly Sins!】

In short, I just hold the Zapdos' Poké Ball and brag about it every day!

You know what, even though it sounds awkward, the effect is obvious!

If it weren't for the fact that the bald Zapdos was really unwilling to play the ball and meet people, Wang Yao felt that his legendary title of "Zapdos Trainer" would have changed from a seven-day limited title to a permanent one!

The three-day voyage passed quickly, and Wang Yao successfully set foot on land at Dead Leaf Harbor.

The port of Vermilion City is a large port in the Kanto region, and many luxury cruise ships dock here.

“It’s still the best feeling to be down to earth!”

Wang Yao took a deep breath, and the air smelled a little bit of fresh sea breeze.

“Of course - being able to fly between heaven and earth like Zapdos... is what humans have always dreamed of!” Wang Yao has already cultivated the bird-patting skill into a passive skill.

The Poké Ball on his waist shook, and it was obvious that the Zapdos was very pleased with Wang Yao's new flattery!

Wang Yao had been to Vermilion Leaf City before, so there was no need for an additional guide or map.

After getting off the boat, Wang Yao packed up his backpack and headed straight for the Dead Leaf Gym!

Vermilion Leaf Gym, one of the official gyms of the Kanto Alliance, specializes in Electric attributes.

The gym leader is Ma Zhishi. Before becoming a gym leader, he was said to be an Air Force major who participated in many wars by flying a special plane that used electricity-attribute Pokémon to generate electricity.

He is dressed in military uniform, has a short blond haircut, has strong muscles and physique, and looks very capable.

Due to his military temperament and style, Ma Zhishi is called "Lightning Tough Guy" by many gym challengers.

Perhaps it was this tough style that was inconsistent with the alliance's consistent policy of moderation, order, and non-expansion. At some point, he, who advocated war and the idea of ​​the strong dominating everything, chose to secretly join Team Rocket.

Wang Yao had met the other party before, but there was not much communication.

The meeting place agreed upon with Secretary Manori this time is in the Dead Leaf Gym.

The Dead Leaf Gym is a yellow building with a sloping roof. The walls are simply decorated with some lightning-style prints to highlight the attributes of the gym.

Wang Yao did not register as an ordinary challenger. Instead, he took advantage of the fact that no one was around and entered the gym through a hidden mechanism door on the side of the building.

Behind the machine door, there is an elevator and a video surveillance probe.

This way, even if someone accidentally enters, they will not directly discover what the relationship between the Vermilion Leaf Gym and Team Rocket is.

Wang Yao first pressed the elevator's down button, then raised his head and looked at the surveillance camera, waiting for the person behind the surveillance camera to identify him.

The camera moved slightly and confirmed Wang Yao's facial features.

With a crisp ding sound, the elevator door slowly opened.

Walk into the elevator and press the door closing button. No other operations are required and the elevator will move straight underground.

A few seconds later, Wang Yao arrived at a hidden base about twenty meters underground of the Withered Leaf Gym.

At this time, three members of the Rocket Team dressed as scientific researchers had been waiting in the base for a long time.

Of course, Wang Yao would not directly reveal his identity as a member of Team Rocket in front of Zapdos, at least not now.

On the way to the gym, he had told Zapdos that there was also a Pokémon researcher in Vermilion City who might be able to help, so he came to visit.

In order to make it easier for Ma Zhishi to hide his identity, there was no Rockets logo in this base. Even if it was discovered by the Alliance, at most they would think that Ma Zhishi was doing something shameful in private.

If there is no direct evidence, Ma Zhishi can just dismiss his men and set up some exercise equipment. He can even use the gym's hidden "Fitness Base" to fool people.

The three researchers were not just random minions of the Rocket Team. Their true identities were actually scientific research experts of the Rocket Team.

The old man who was the leader of the three had a fiery red Mediterranean hairstyle that was somewhat similar to the current Zapdos, and two thick beards under his nose.

He is Team Rocket's Pokémon research expert - Professor Nanbo!

"Dr. Nanbo! It's an honor to see you again!" Wang Yao had worked under Dr. Nanbo before, so the two sides were quite familiar with each other.

Wang Yao smiled warmly, walked forward and shook hands with Dr. Nanbo.

"You've done an amazing thing... Boss Sakaki... cough! Gym Master Sakaki thought very highly of you on the phone!" Dr. Nanba's personality is usually quite approachable, and he even has some qualities of a Pokémon researcher similar to Dr. Oak.

"Then, you should release the Zapdos first..." Dr. Nanbo went straight to the point.

Although he agreed to help Wang Yao act, his time was precious. If he hadn't been able to get in touch with the Zapdos, he wouldn't have made the special trip.

"Zapdos... Dr. Nanbo is an expert in Pokémon research. His professional knowledge will definitely be helpful to your situation." Wang Yao tactfully persuaded Zapdos to come out and meet the man.

Of course, he could also just throw the ball to release it, but that would probably lower his favorability.

With his current trainer level, he is not qualified to command Zapdos at all. If it weren't for the opportunity on Nori Island and the flattery these days, Zapdos would have run away long ago.

The Poké Ball shook, as if it was hesitating, but in order to restore its handsome crest as soon as possible, Zapdos walked out of the Poké Ball and turned into a red light standing on the ground.

"This is Zapdos, one of the three legendary birds!" Dr. Nanbo looked at Zapdos curiously.

The Rockets once captured a complete Trinita, but the main scientific researcher on that project was someone else.

He only obtained some information about the three sacred birds afterwards.

"Ahem! In fact, according to the latest scientific research results, the Zapdos is the leader of the three legendary birds!" Wang Yao blinked at Dr. Nanbo.

"Ah? Is there such a report... Oh! Yes, I seem to have seen it!" Dr. Nanbo thought about it in a daze, then realized that Wang Yao was patting the Zapdos's fart.

Although Zapdos did not respond after hearing this, it slightly raised its head. Fortunately, the underground base was high enough, otherwise its beak would have poked the ceiling.

Because the Zapdos was very large, Dr. Nanbo ordered his assistant to bring a ladder over.

Standing on the ladder, I observed Guan Yu's condition.

In fact, in the past few days, due to the recovery ability of the Zapdos itself, the crest feathers have grown a bit, but the speed is very slow. It will take at least two or three months to grow back to its original length.

However, there is no mirror in the Poké Ball, so Zapdos doesn't know this.

“Hmm…hmm…I see…I understand.” Dr. Nanbo pretended to think for a while.

"How is it, Doctor? Can the feathers of the Zapdos be restored?" Wang Yao also pretended to be anxious and asked.

Dr. Nanbo slowly climbed down the ladder.

"…As a legendary bird Pokémon, Zapdos should have a very long lifespan…Therefore, the growth rate of its feathers is also very slow!" Dr. Nanbo began to show off his acting skills according to the excuse that Wang Yao had already thought of.

"…If there is no external intervention, it will take about three years for it to grow back to its original size…" Dr. Nanbo continued.

"Fuwu?!" Zapdos showed a shocked and lost expression after hearing this.

[Three years! Do you know how I can survive these three years? ]

"...Dr. Nanbo! As a leader in Pokémon research, you must have a way to help Zapdos recover as soon as possible! Right?" Wang Yao continued to ask, and at the same time gave Dr. Nanbo a hand.

"Hahaha! Ayao, of course it is!" Although he was acting, Dr. Nanbo still enjoyed Wang Yao's flattery.

"Dang Dang Dang Dang~"

Following an artificial sound effect.

Dr. Nanbo took a bottle of something that looked like shampoo from his assistant.

In fact, this is just a bottle of high-end conditioner with the original label erased and some artificial fragrance added... The store sells it for about 800 Baoke yuan a bottle.

"Let me introduce it - this is the Pokémon hair repair potion I mixed earlier!" Dr. Nanbo touched his Mediterranean head and introduced it confidently.

"It not only accelerates the growth of Pokémon's hair, but also makes its fur more shiny! It is the product of choice for feather maintenance of bird Pokémon!" Dr. Nanbo's tone was like an insurance salesman.

"Wow~ So...how much does it cost to buy it?" Wang Yao cooperated and showed a curious baby expression.

Zapdos also stared at the bottle of [Pokémon Hair Repair Potion], his eyes full of desire.

"This bottle of medicine is extremely precious... I mixed it by accident..." Dr. Nanbo looked like he was reluctant to part with it.

"Dr. Nanbo... I'm your loyal fan! You must sell the potion to me!"

Wang Yao stepped forward at the right time and shook Dr. Nanbo's hand directly, his eyes full of anxiety.

"Alas... who made you my fan? Even the manufacturing cost of this potion is over one million Pokémon Dollars per bottle. Now... I'm selling it to you at a loss of one hundred thousand!" Dr. Nanbo gritted his teeth and showed a regretful expression.

But after much hesitation, I finally decided to give benefits to my fans and friends!

"Thank you so much, Doctor!" Wang Yao first showed a surprised expression.

"But... one hundred thousand Baokeyuan... Alas - I don't have that much money!" Wang Yao lowered his head, his tone embarrassed.

"Fuwu~" the lightning bird chirped anxiously.

If it wasn't for maintaining the dignity of the divine bird, it would have just stretched out its claws to snatch it!

"No money! No money, forget it! This medicine of mine didn't come from the wind!" Dr. Nanbo glared at Wang Yao with some dissatisfaction.

"...Go and see what kind of hair repair agents are available on the market now! This is a product from a laboratory! You think it's expensive, and I think it's too expensive!" Dr. Nanbo said that he also had his own difficulties.

"Doctor...is there no other way? Zapdos and I really need this potion!" Wang Yao continued to "beg desperately".

"Well... okay! Ayao, I'll give the hair repair potion to you first... and hire you as an outbound researcher for the laboratory - help me collect some field materials and data on wild Pokémon. This money... can be paid with your salary!" Dr. Nanbo gave the final solution.

"Great! Zapdos! Your feathers can be restored!" Wang Yao said to Zapdos happily.

"Fuwu..." Although the Zapdos was also very happy, it also saw Wang Yao's efforts and felt a little worried.

As if not noticing Zapdos's worry, Wang Yao directly took the bottle of [Pokémon Hair Repair Potion] from Dr. Nanbo's hand.

"Doctor, how do I use this medicine?" Although he already knew that this was a bottle of high-end conditioner, Wang Yao still pretended not to understand and asked.

"Oh, if you want to use it on Zapdos, wet its feathers, apply the medicine on its body, rub it into foam, wait for a while and then rinse it off." Dr. Nanbo introduced the usage of ordinary conditioner.

"Oh, by the way, warm water is better! If it's a natural hot spring, the effect will be the best!"

Then, Dr. Nanbo put his hand on his chin and thought.

"Speaking of hot springs - there is actually a natural hot spring in the Diglett Forest north of Vermilion City... but because of the occasional encounters with wild Pokémon, there has never been a dedicated hot spring resort."

These words were not written in the script... Apparently, Dr. Nanbo himself has done some research on how to care for hair.

"Then, in order to achieve the best treatment effect... Zapdos, let's go to that hot spring and use the hair repair potion!" Wang Yao knew how to take advantage of the situation, and he had another excuse to keep Zapdos by his side.

"Fuwu!" Zapdos nodded, then gently patted the Poké Ball on Wang Yao's waist with its wings.

Apparently, it didn't want to be seen with its bald head, even in front of the researchers who could treat it.

"Come back first, Zapdos!" Wang Yao followed Zapdos's idea and put it back into the Poké Ball.

"Hu——!" Wang Yao exhaled slowly.

Then, Wang Yao smiled and made an OK gesture to Dr. Nanbo!

【Plan passed! 】

After scoring a goal, although some sounds from the outside world can be heard, most Pokémon that do not have super powers cannot sense the external environment through the Poké Ball.

To be on the safe side, Wang Yao took off his belt and put it in a soundproof box that he had prepared in advance.

"Okay, A Yao, this is what Sakaki asked me to give you..." Dr. Nanbo took out a palm-sized prop from his arms and handed it to Wang Yao.