Pokémon: Start with an Admiral Crab!

Because he was not sure whether Moltres was simply passing by Light Island or was going back to the volcano to recuperate, Pidgeot had to take the initiative to greet it.

"Pidgeot~Diao~"

[Molten-sama~Have you eaten~]

Pidgeot showed a hospitable look, flew in front of Moltres and stopped it.

"Fur?"

Moltres frowned as it hovered in the air, looking Pidgeot up and down.

Whose child is this? He's quite polite.

There were no wild Pidgeots on Lantern Island before, and since Pidgeot looked relatively "new", Moltres only treated it as a naughty junior.

"Fu~Fu~Fu~"

[This divine bird is going back to the volcano to recuperate. Please don’t bother me if you have nothing else to do~]

There was arrogance in Moltres' tone.

"Pidiao~Pidiao~"

[Welcome home, Mr. Moltres~ The Light Island needs you to lead it~]

Isn't this a coincidence~

Since he knew that the other party's destination was the Light Island, there was no need for Pidgeot to continue struggling with the other party.

With a respectful attitude, Pidgeot just hovered in the air, watching Moltres fly straight towards Mount Lantern.

……

"Fur?"

Moltres, which was about to fly to the crater, naturally saw Wang Yao who was building a stone house on the top of the mountain, and the two Pokémon beside him.

However, the Light Island itself will attract some tourists to climb the mountain, and Moltres is already used to it.

As long as you don't throw garbage into the volcano or disturb it from resting, it generally won't come forward to drive it away.

“Fuu——!”

The molten bird flapped its wings and quickly flew right above the crater.

Haven't been home for a while.

It plans to go deep into the magma and take a good bath.

Of course... before that, it didn't mind showing off its power as a divine bird in front of this ordinary human trainer!

"Fu~"

Gathering its wings, Moltres turns into a blazing flame!

...and fell gracefully into the trap set by Daidai.

Zizzi——!

An electromagnetic energy of a strange frequency forced Moltres out of its flame form.

"Ya~dong~"

The complete form with the nut shell cap floated up into the air, and the black box placed in the crater also revealed its true appearance at the same time, splitting into four flying saucer-like energy lockers.

Under Daidai's precise telekinetic control, the four energy lockers slowly gathered towards the Moltres.

"Fu!!"

Moltres was unable to move and could only fan the flames in fear, trying to break through the blockade with the blazing flames.

But it's all in vain.

This energy locker is a byproduct of Team Rocket's development of Mewtwo.

Although it is a one-time prop, in the intended design...

The combined energy field generated by just two energy lockers is enough to lock down Mewtwo!

The prerequisite is that the other party does not resist during the capture process... and voluntarily walks into the energy field.

However, once the lock is completed, even Mewtwo cannot break free!

(Although in the movie, Mewtwo was fooled by Xiaozhi's mouth and exploded, and finally broke the lock...but it is indeed impossible to break free of the normal state.)

Because of its good effect, it was initially used in combat teams.

Wang Yao picked up more than thirty of them from the Tokiwa Gym.

This time, four locks were used at once, which was enough to give Moltres face.

Accompanied by a few "click" sounds.

The energy locker extended out a series of golden binding rings, trapping the Moltres tightly into a large roll more than two meters long.

"Ya~dong~"

Daidai put his hands behind his back and used his telekinesis to slowly carry the immobile Moltres to the ground.

"Do you prefer the red and white ball or the commemorative ball?"

Wang Yao considerately took out two high-end Poké Balls from his backpack and placed them in front of Moltres for him to choose from.

"Fu..."

Because the energy was suppressed inside the body, all the flames on Moltres' body dissipated without a trace.

Under the restraint of the lock, only a bald head was exposed.

"Then use the commemorative ball."

Wang Yao made the decision for Moltres.

biu——!

Moltres, along with the binding ring on its body, was put into the Poké Ball.

Diddoo!

With just one ring, the Poké Ball sent a notification that the Pokémon had been successfully captured.

biu——!

Wang Yao released the flamingo that looked like an egg roll.

"Let me introduce myself again - my name is A Yao."

"Don't be afraid, I'm actually a good person~"

Wang Yao put on a sincere smile.

"This time I am just inviting you to join the scientific research team."

"Fu..."

Moltres pouted weakly.

It doesn't believe this kind of nonsense!

"Look, I still have proof of my bond with Moltres!"

Wang Yao took out the Fire Feather Lantern.

The flame of Moltres can store part of its will.

If this feather was forcibly plucked from the Moltres by Wang Yao, then it would be filled with resentment towards the person who carried it.

But at this moment, Moltres was able to feel the special emotions of its fellow elders towards this human from this fire feather.

In the feather's remaining will, there was a hint of gratitude and relief... as if a burden had been lifted off its shoulders.

Even though the old Moltres is dead, Huoyu's determination to protect the Ironclad Rhino tribe is a testament to Wang Yao's dedication.

"Fur?"

Moltres looked at Wang Yao with some doubt for a moment.

Then he looked down at the circles of restraints on his body in confusion...

Is he a good person?

"It doesn't matter. You'll understand when we get back to Kanto..."

Wang Yao was not impatient.

"Ahem, I am just an ordinary traveler who loves peace and nature."

Wang Yao picked up the delicious water, took a sip, and spoke slowly.

"…It was someone else who invited you to join the research team."

Wang Yao had already told Professor Oak that he was only responsible for catching...

As for the subsequent taming work - isn't Moltres also a flying type? Just leave the mouth cannon to Xiaozhi~

As for the military deterrence, the institute also has Ah Ji to look after the scene...

This molten bird is obviously no match for Fatty Lei.

Not to mention the difference in level and attribute restraint, there is also a huge difference in weight between the two birds!

With a "flying and heavy pressure" from Ahji, Moltres was about to turn from an omelet into a pancake.

"Fu..."

Although it clearly still lacked trust in Wang Yao, Moltres had no way of breaking free.

Because of the feeling of powerlessness caused by its energy being blocked, it didn't even have the strength to move, let alone release flames.

We can only helplessly let it control us.

"We in Pallet Town are the most hospitable people. We must treat Moltres well for the next two days. Do you understand?"

Wang Yao instructed Daidai seriously.

Moltres can only be sent back to Kanto through the Pokémon transporter at the First Island Pier, so Wang Yao is not in a hurry.

What's more, the increasingly active underground magma of the Lantern Mountain needs Moltres to calm it down.

Although a volcanic eruption is not necessarily a bad thing, he doesn't mind a few days of time.

"Dada, let Moltres sit down and drink some water - the crater is so hot, don't let it get thirsty!"

Wang Yao took out a bottle of delicious water and gave it to Daidai.

"Teeth~"

Daidai put down the rag that he was wiping the nut shell.

He took the delicious water with his telekinesis, froze it as usual, and then handed it to the mouth of the flaming bird.

"Ya~dong~"

[Here~it tastes better when chilled~]

Daidai showed a silly smile.