"Hello, everyone. I am Damian, Damian of Team Rocket."
This self-introduction by Damian spread almost instantly to everyone in the Kanto region who was listening to the radio.
At the Indigo Plateau, Charles Goodshow was in his office. He was preparing to take a short nap during his lunch break, but he suddenly snapped awake.
Damian?!!
Charles Goodshow's eyes widened in shock as he looked toward his radio.
How could Damian be on the broadcast?
Charles Goodshow was completely stunned.
...
On Cinnabar Island, the youth with red eyes turned his head to observe the radio pole by the side of the road.
In Celadon City, the young lady who loved flowers happened to wake up. She observed the radio beside a gym apprentice not far away.
In Cerulean City, a youth with blood-red hair wearing a cloak paused his steps. A cold light flashed in his eyes.
In Ecruteak City, the five Eevee sisters sat in the backyard. They looked at each other with confused faces.
In Blackthorn City, Karen's mouth slowly curled into a grin. She chuckled. "Look what I just heard? Damian, you truly are the man I observe."
In Mahogany Town, inside the lifeless and cold gym, massive ice sculptures stood tall. An old man sitting in a wheelchair listened to the radio without any expression. His hand gently stroked the fur of the Swinub on his lap.
At the same time, people all over Kanto who heard this opening line were either puzzled or extremely shocked.
"Wow, Lord Damian is way too cool, isn't he?"
"Damian? Is he the same Damian from the Indigo Conference last year?"
"Harry! Come here quickly! It is your idol Damian! Wait—did Damian join Team Rocket?!!"
"Who is Damian?"
"The champion of last year's Indigo Conference, Damian? Isn't he the son of Viridian Gym Leader Giovanni? Why would he join Team Rocket?"
"It is over! The rising star of Kanto has joined an evil team!"
Across the Kanto region, there were Team Rocket members who were excited by this broadcast. There were people who knew Damian and were shocked by his words. There were also people who did not know Damian and were confused about why a member of an evil team was making a broadcast.
...
In Goldenrod City.
"This is a broadcast from the Goldenrod Radio Tower? Team Rocket actually invaded the Goldenrod Radio Tower?!"
Inside the Goldenrod City Police Station, Officer Jenny could no longer sit still.
It was already certain that Damian's broadcast was coming from the Goldenrod Radio Tower.
The Goldenrod Radio Tower was one of the largest radio towers in Kanto and Johto. Its broadcast could spread throughout the entire Kanto region.
Those evil members of Team Rocket! How did they dare to do this?
"Organize the personnel immediately! Quinn, report this to the League. Then contact Gym Leader Whitney and tell her to come and provide support!"
"Hugh, send people to evacuate the crowd near the radio tower immediately."
Officer Jenny's expression was incredibly ugly. She quickly gave out orders in an organized manner.
"Naturally evil Team Rocket!!"
Officer Jenny's teeth were nearly crushed from how hard she clenched them. Last time, Team Rocket attacked the Pokemon Association in broad daylight. Almost more than half of the high-ranking officials of the Association died!
And now, they actually invaded the Goldenrod Radio Tower again. How hateful!
Did Team Rocket mean something by this? Were they just bullying Goldenrod City?
"Yes!"
One police car after another began to drive out of the Goldenrod City Police Station. They headed in the direction of the Goldenrod Radio Tower.
...
Meanwhile, inside the Goldenrod Radio Tower, the staff were already stunned. They stared blankly at Damian as he spoke.
Then, in the next moment, the staff member swallowed his saliva. His body could not stop shaking.
He was actually in the same room as the extremely wicked Team Rocket!
Damian naturally did not pay attention to the terrified staff member next to him. At this moment, he had slowly entered the right state of mind.
"Of course, perhaps many people do not know me, so let me introduce myself."
Damian's tone was neither fast nor slow. He appeared very calm and elegant.
"Before today, I was only a top executive of Team Rocket. However, today is a day worth remembering."
"Celebrate, everyone!"
Damian's tone gradually became high-pitched and fanatical. His voice also grew heavier.
"I have successfully killed the leader of Team Rocket! Only I can lead Team Rocket toward glory!"
"From today onward, Team Rocket will be led by me! I! Damian! The new boss of Team Rocket!!"
The youth's voice carried an extremely thick sense of madness and pride. He announced his climb to the top to the entire Kanto region.
"Holy crap!"
Zinnia's eyes widened as she looked at Damian in shock. She exclaimed. "Holy crap!"
"My goodness!!"
She shouted. "My goodness!!"
She had thought that Damian might plan to do something big. However, she did not expect him to make it this exaggerated.
He directly took over the radio tower to announce his ascent to the position of Team Rocket leader to the entire Kanto region. This was simply too arrogant.
It was simply beyond ridiculous, but it was just too cool!
N and Gladion looked at each other. They both saw the confusion in each other's eyes.
Caitlin had a slight smile on her face. A thick, brilliant light flashed in her eyes. Damian was truly becoming more and more charming.
At the Indigo Plateau, Charles Goodshow's gray eyebrows were tightly locked.
Damian killed the Team Rocket leader and replaced him?
No—was this kid Damian really this wild? How long had it been since he joined Team Rocket? He was already sitting in the position of Team Rocket leader.
But immediately after, Charles Goodshow also realized that the Team Rocket led by Damian would be different.
...
In the Unova region.
"Giovanni, what is wrong? Your face looks terrible."
Groudon, who cannot fly, was sitting on the ground chewing on a Pokeblock. It suddenly noticed that its trainer's expression was not right.
"It is nothing. Does my face look that bad?"
Giovanni put down his phone and asked Groudon.
"Emmm... in the words of you humans, your current expression is green," Groudon observed. "Just like a man whose wife has been slept with by someone else."
"...Groudon, from now on, you will not have any Pokeblocks to eat," Giovanni said to Groudon with a smile. The smile was very kind and gentle. "Also, you are not allowed to watch TV in the future. I will move the TV back to the living room."
Giovanni was annoyed. Groudon used to be very honest and simple. It would only think about Kyogre every day, but it had actually turned into this annoying state.
"No! You cannot do this, Giovanni! If I do not have Pokeblocks and TV, I will die!"
Groudon let out a sorrowful wail of heartbreak. It did not want such a future!
"You cannot treat me like this, Giovanni! We are the best partners! I am even willing to wait until you die and then soak your ashes in magma!"
The ground shook and the mountains swayed.
Giovanni looked at the Groudon in front of him. It was lying on the ground waving its arms and feet like a child throwing a tantrum. He gently rubbed the space between his eyebrows. He found it hard to stay composed.
He only felt that his head was hurting severely right now.
...
In the Kanto region.
Officer Jenny had already arrived at the Goldenrod Radio Tower with her people. The police station was actually very close to this place.
But as soon as she arrived, Officer Jenny discovered that a group of people was blocking the entrance of the Goldenrod Radio Tower. The leader was a short man who looked like a child.
Officer Jenny's expression darkened. She recognized him. He was the notorious high-ranking executive of Team Rocket, Carr!
"Yo, Officer Jenny. You move quite fast," Carr smirked.
"However, I am sorry. I cannot let you in. Otherwise, it will affect Lord Damian... oh wait, he should be called Boss now."
Carr laughed loudly. At this moment, he was truly feeling incredibly high!
Boss Damian was truly the chosen one of Team Rocket! He just loved a boss who was this reckless and arrogant!
This felt too good!
"I would not be able to take the responsibility if I let you guys affect the Boss's mood."
Carr tilted his head. His standing posture looked very smug.
Sird was standing behind Carr. She looked at this short man who was showing off and curled her lip.
"Carr! Do you guys even know what you are doing?!"
Officer Jenny's tone was full of fury.
"Of course we know. And then?"
Carr picked at his ear.
"You actually dared to invade the Goldenrod Radio Tower! League headquarters has already sent people to come and support. If you release the innocent people in the radio tower now, it is still not too late!"
Officer Jenny said in a heavy voice. What she was most worried about right now was still the life and safety of the radio tower's employees.
"Do not worry, do not worry. The new Boss has already ordered that we will not harm those people," Carr replied casually.
"However, if you try to force your way in, I cannot guarantee anything."
Carr chuckled mockingly.
Officer Jenny's eyes were cold and angry. Her chest was constantly rising and falling. Her cold gaze was fixed on Carr.
However, Carr did not care at all.
"What exactly do you want to do?"
Officer Jenny suppressed her anger and questioned him.
"Would it not be fine if you just listened properly?"
Carr pointed to the large speakers above his head.
...
"Everyone, I know your impression of Team Rocket is still stuck in the past, but I will perform a reformation on Team Rocket!"
The youth's tone had slowly become calm. He even sounded somewhat lazy.
"From today onward, Team Rocket will receive a new life! Team Rocket is the strongest organization in the world!"
"Everyone, you are truly honored. You will have the honor of witnessing the arrival of a new era. Feel fortunate for this."
Damian's voice contained a trace of a smile. It caused different expressions to appear on the faces of people all over Kanto who were listening to the broadcast.
Arrogant!!
Although his tone was not haughty, a sense of madness came rushing toward their heads.
The current era was ruled by the Pokemon League, yet this guy actually said that Team Rocket was the strongest organization.
"Alright, that is all I wanted to say today. Everyone, bye-bye!"
At the end, Damian even said goodbye to everyone very politely.
He had said enough. After all, he just wanted to broadly announce the news that he was taking over as the Boss of Team Rocket.
But at this moment, because of this broadcast, the entire Kanto region exploded!
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