The cool air blew against them, instantly piercing through their clothes and bringing a biting chill.
High in the sky, Natsui and Erika were riding Charizard, flying rapidly towards the Pokémon Center. But because Charizard's speed was so fast, the forest below them was just a blur, and they couldn't make out any of the scenery.
Of course, having seen it all before, neither of them was in the mood to appreciate the view, so they didn't mind.
However...
While the speed was indeed fast, the downside was that Erika had to hold on tightly to Natsui's waist to avoid being blown off by the strong wind.
Of course, for Natsui, this was a definite bonus.
He could feel the impressive curves of her chest pressing firmly against him!
To be honest, he had never realized that this woman was so well-endowed, so substantial!
Compared to Sabrina, Erika was undoubtedly much larger!
How to put it... by his estimation, Sabrina's size was probably a B, while Erika's was at least a C or C+!
Compared to the average person, that was quite large!
As expected of a young lady from a prestigious family, truly extraordinary!
Clearing his throat, although his mind was wandering, Natsui acted like a gentleman and patted Charizard, telling it to slow down so that Erika could sit up straight, thus easing her awkwardness.
And because he had his back to her, Natsui couldn't see that Erika's pretty face was slightly flushed.
This was partly due to the cold wind, but on the other hand, it wasn't that she felt Natsui was taking advantage of her, but rather that she could feel the man's warmth, and when she wrapped her arms around his waist, she had accidentally touched his abs!
How could she remain indifferent to such an intimate gesture!
But fortunately, both of them had a tacit understanding and pretended that nothing had happened.
...
As they approached the nearby forest, before they even got close, Natsui saw a large dark cloud gathering high in the sky.
This dark cloud, just as sudden as yesterday's, was clearly also created by that crystal.
And amidst the occasional flashes of lightning, the two also heard the sounds of intense battle coming from the ground.
Have they already engaged?
Natsui no longer hesitated and had Charizard descend. As they neared the battlefield, he immediately saw the mechanical shark wreaking havoc, and beside it, a dozen Team Rocket members were commanding their Pokémon to attack Kenta's group.
On the other side of the battlefield, Kenta, Marina, Eusine, Professor Kodama, and a slightly chubby boy were also commanding their respective Pokémon, clashing with Team Rocket, but due to being outnumbered, their situation was not good.
And looking at Raikou...
Huh? How did it get caught again!?
Just like yesterday, Raikou was once again trapped inside the barrier.
This guy really doesn't learn...
Before he could complain any further, Charizard had already folded its wings and landed slowly behind Kenta.
Natsui's appearance instantly drew everyone's attention.
Compared to the joy on the faces of Kenta, Marina, and the others, the morale of the Team Rocket members was clearly shaken. Even Buson and Attila's expressions turned much uglier.
Speaking of which, it was worth mentioning the mindset of these two at this moment.
From the beginning, they had been after Natsui, considering him their strongest opponent. They had thought that by bringing enough manpower this time, they would not only have more than enough to deal with Natsui but would also easily capture Raikou under the control of the crystal.
But they never expected things to go wrong from the very start.
Although Natsui not being with the group was a slight surprise, they really hadn't expected the two kids to have other helpers!
And it was only after engaging in battle that they discovered that not only were the boy and girl in front of them very tough, but their three helpers also had considerable strength.
They had intended to end the battle quickly, but the longer it went on, the more of a stalemate it became, getting them bogged down. And now, Natsui had appeared at such a critical moment!
This is the worst-case scenario...
On the other side, Natsui, of course, had no idea what they were thinking. After leaping off Charizard, he immediately launched a verbal assault.
"Stop struggling. I bet you don't even know yet, do you? Your base has already been taken over by us!"
"What?" Buson and Attila's faces changed instantly upon hearing this, and the other Team Rocket members showed obvious signs of commotion.
"Don't be deceived by him!" Attila frowned and shouted, "It's impossible for him to find the base! This is just a trick to disrupt us!"
Natsui chuckled, "You don't believe me? Let me tell you the truth, Dr. Zager has already been captured by the International Police!"
Attila's heart sank.
He even knows the name of the person in charge. It seems Natsui isn't bluffing. Could the base really have been taken? But it was so well-hidden, how did he find it? And where did the International Police come from!?
At this point, Natsui didn't waste any more words with him. He threw out several Poké Balls, letting his own Pokémon join the fray.
As the blue light flashed, Gardevoir, Jolteon, Scyther, Dragonair, Pupitar, and the newly acquired Eevee all appeared at once. Along with Charizard, who was already on the side, a total of seven Pokémon instantly turned the tide.
In terms of numbers alone, Natsui's side was no longer inferior to Team Rocket, not to mention the gap in strength.
However, Natsui's goal was not to defeat these people right away. Instead, after finding the right moment, he secretly gave a command to Gengar.
Gengar appeared silently near the barrier, its right hand gathering a massive Shadow Ball.
To ensure a one-hit break, this was its maximum power!
"Break!"
With a roar from Gengar, the massive Shadow Ball flew towards the barrier at extreme speed.
And the barrier, which was completely effective against Electric-type Pokémon, shattered into countless pieces the moment it came into contact with the Shadow Ball. The Shadow Ball, its momentum unchecked, flew straight towards the crystal at the center of the barrier and scored a direct hit!
"No!"
Hearing the sound, Buson turned around just in time to see this scene. He let out a roar and was about to rush back to help, but before his mechanical shark could even take two steps, it was immediately intercepted by Natsui's Pokémon!
And after hitting the crystal, a deafening explosion occurred within the barrier.
With a loud boom, thick smoke instantly enveloped half the battlefield. Amidst the swirling smoke, a yellow shadow leaped out the next second and landed on a small hill nearby.
This was, of course, the freed Raikou, having escaped the confines of the barrier.
Raikou stood on high ground, looking coldly at the humans who had fought for it, without a trace of lingering affection, and turned to leave.
At the same time, Natsui gave Gengar a look. Gengar nodded in understanding and then also disappeared without a trace.
And that wasn't all. Natsui then turned his head to his Scyther and said in a low voice, "You go too."