Pokémon: Join Team Rocket at the Beginning

"Is this really the result?"

In a corner far away, two men were quietly observing everything happening before their eyes.

One of them had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, a tall figure, and short green hair. He stood next to another older man, as respectful as a servant.

And that older man turned out to be the middle-aged man that Yang Ming had rescued at the conference venue before!

"But no matter what, with Du's help, there is no need for us to reveal our strength in advance, am I right, Apollo?"

The green-haired man was Apollo, the leader of the four major executives of Team Rocket and Sakaki's right-hand man.

"Everything is as you expected, Chief," Apollo said respectfully, "To be honest, when Yishu was bitten by the prickly pear flower, I really wanted to clean up the mess myself."

Who else could be honored as the leader by Apollo, except for Sakaki who has long disappeared?

Apparently, like Team Flare leader Fradili, Sakaki also disguised himself and sneaked into the tournament.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. How is the research going on Red Lotus Island?"

"Reporting to the leader, Mewtwo, the clone of Mew, has been completed. Its mental power is extremely strong, exceeding our previous expectations. It may be able to rival legendary Pokémon like Lugia and Ho-Oh." Apollo reported.

This was something he had experienced personally. At the moment Mewtwo awoke, just a trace of power that overflowed was enough to destroy the entire Crimson Lotus Island. It was only when he and Xia Bo worked together that they were able to barely suppress this power.

However, even Apollo did not expect that Xia Bo, who has been obsessed with research, has actually become a king-level powerhouse. He is really a low-key person.

"Very good," Sakaki raised his eyebrows, "Only such a powerful Pokémon is qualified to become the totem of our Rocket Team's future domination of the world."

"There is just one problem that has not been solved yet," Apollo stammered, "Mewtwo's power is too strong. We can't control it by ourselves. According to Dr. Fuji's speculation, even the champion cannot command Mewtwo at present."

"If you try to control it by force, it will go berserk in five minutes at most."

"Five minutes?" Sakaki frowned.

After a moment, he whispered, "Where is Mewtwo now?"

"It's in the base on Honglian Island, under strict guard. But its emotions are very unstable, and it has been trying to break through the restrictions." Apollo said worriedly.

Sakaki pondered for a moment and said, "We can't let Mewtwo get out of control like this. Its power is too strong. If it goes berserk, it will bring about a huge disaster. Make arrangements. I will go to Crimson Island in person to deal with this matter."

"Captain, isn't this too dangerous?" Apollo advised. "In my humble opinion, if you really can't control Mewtwo, then just seal it away forever. You don't need to take the risk yourself."

"Apollo, you must remember one thing: greed and savagery will not lead to people's destruction, but fear and stagnation will." Sakaki said seriously.

"I don't hate this dangerous weapon. On the contrary, the fact that it can go berserk proves that it has great potential. I have a feeling that in the future its power will surpass those 'gods', second only to the legendary Arceus."

"So we have to hurry up. There are too many potential enemies showing up at this conference, including the remnants of the Dark Dynasty, Team Plasma, and Team Flare of Vladari. Only by mastering this power as soon as possible can we suppress these forces."

Apollo was slightly startled. He found that Sakaki did not regard the current ruling alliance as an opponent.

"You must be wondering why I didn't take the Alliance into account? I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, I have never regarded the Alliance as an opponent." Sakaki looked into the distance, with an elusive light in his eyes.

"The alliance may seem huge, but in fact it is full of internal contradictions. There are intrigues among the different regions. There is no shortage of good and capable people in the alliance, but they are consumed too much energy by factional struggles and the bureaucratic system. This kind of organization is nothing to be afraid of."

Apollo stood with his head bowed, pondering the deep meaning of Sakaki's words.

"And have you noticed? Whether it's Watari, Daigo, or Sirona, these top champions of the alliance all have a fatal weakness," Sakaki said with a grin, "They are most afraid of being threatened. As long as ordinary people and Pokémon threaten them, these champions will give in obediently."

“Like what happened today.”

Apollo thought.

"If you want to become a truly strong person, principles and bottom lines are indispensable," Sakaki said leisurely, "A person who does things without any bottom line is at best a second-rate person, just like Bixias. No matter how much he jumps around, I will never take him seriously."

"But if you take these things too seriously, they will become your most fatal weakness at the critical moment. For example, if the person that Dakdo met today was not Du, but me, then he would definitely not be able to leave Yuanzhu City."

"In any case, the Alliance will only decline in the future and gradually lose its rule over the world. When the time comes for many heroes to rise up, our opponents will be those who have no bottom line, such as Quichis's Plasma Team, and the young man named Dakdo who suddenly appeared today."

"Of course, these are all things for the future. During the time I go to Honglian Island, you will temporarily manage the organization." Sakaki said lightly.

"Chief, Chief, since you are back, you are the only one who can command Team Rocket. I dare not overstep my authority!" Apollo refused hastily. He had an almost fanatical respect for Sakaki and did not want to take over Sakaki's power, not even temporarily.

Sakaki smiled: "What's the big deal? It's just Team Rocket. An organization like this can be quickly rebuilt even if it is destroyed if I want."

"So you don't have to feel any psychological burden. Just do what you want. This is what I expect of you."

"Yes!" Apollo was immediately cheered up when he heard the word "expectation". "Then I will follow your orders."

Sakaki nodded with satisfaction and then left the ruins of Enju City.

Bixias is lively but ambitious; Apollo is loyal but a bit rigid. Sometimes Sakaki thinks it would be perfect if the personalities of these two were balanced.

"It's a pity that Bixias was too short-sighted and jumped out too early. I had considered training him to be one of my right-hand men." Sakaki muttered to himself.

"But no matter what, today is a day worth celebrating for years to come. Being able to personally watch my own son's debut at the Silver Conference is probably the only thing that can be called a 'surprise' that an incompetent father like me has encountered in all these years."