Chapter 170:
Before Ash and the others could even exchange a few words, the Team Rocket Trio once again showed up.
"Ash, those idiots are here again."
"Hmm, I see them. Perhaps those three idiots can help Bailey's Bellossom!"
Seeing those three idiots, Ash remembered something. The Team Rocket Trio were the best supporting villains.
"What do you mean?"
Misty and the others looked at Ash, puzzled.
"You'll know in a bit."
Ash smiled mysteriously, then stepped forward to stop the Team Rocket Trio.
"Jessie, James, I imagine you three are out of money, right? I have a business proposition for you. Do you want to take it?" Ash asked, rubbing his hands with a smile.
"Ash?"
"What business?"
The three idiots looked at Ash warily.
After being blasted off in Donphan Valley last time, they knew that if they didn't have more contingencies, they wouldn't be able to snatch Pikachu empty-handed.
"You don't have to be so scared. It's just a simple request for you to help two Pokémon with special training. Afterwards, there will be a reward for you."
The so-called reward was just Ash's share of the profits for them, which also counted as an advance collection of fines for their wanton mischief.
"Pokémon special training? It wouldn't be like last time, would it? No way, Arbok and the others are our important partners!"
Speaking of special training, they recalled the time before the Indigo Plateau Conference when they stayed at Professor Oaks Laboratory to train Pokémon for Ash. The reward was indeed generous then, but they earned it with their blood and sweat, and it left them with psychological trauma.
"Don't worry, this time it's not a fight. Haven't you two learned performance-type skills? As long as you complete the task this time, the reward won't be small. When we get to the Kalos region in the future, I might even send you to cameo in two movies." Ash tempted them.
Jessie, for once, was clever and questioned, "Why should we trust you?"
"Just based on our previous cooperation. Besides, don't you want to see the scene where the Pokémon you personally trained win the Contest?" I remember Jessie, you seem to like performing too."
"Hmm… let us think about it."
Jessie picked up the bewildered Meowth and dragged James to a corner to discuss their strategy.
"Jessie, do we really have to agree to Ash?" James whispered.
"What else? Ash clearly knows we don't dare refuse him."
Jessie wanted to refuse, but they couldn't beat Ash.
"You two idiots, did you forget the mission the boss gave us before? We'll take everything Ash promised, but we need to add a condition, meow."
"Oh right, the boss told us to keep a close eye on Ash and report anything at any time. How about we use this opportunity to lead Ash to a certain place, and then let the boss…"
"Exactly, let's do that!"
About a minute later, they returned.
"Ahem, Ash, we can agree to help, on the condition that the reward and cameo opportunities are not less, and afterwards, you also have to agree to go to a certain place with us." James said politely with a smile.
"You wouldn't be trying to get me to go to your Team Rockets' base, would you?"
Ash looked at James somewhat speechlessly. These three guys were quite cute when they were stupid.
"Ho-how could that be, I… I…."
James was sweating profusely, even his voice was trembling.
"Forget it, I'm not going to your Team Rockets' base. My next destination is Violet City. You can report this news to your Giovanni boss. If he wants to settle scores with me, I'm always ready."
Ash wasn't afraid to go to Team Rockets' base, but it would cause a lot of trouble. Besides, Team Rockets should be left for Lance to work overtime on. He'd rather continue enjoying his travels.
In the end, the three still compromised.
With the Team Rockets' Helping Hand, the movements Bailey designed were perfectly presented on stage. Ash's Pikachu and Eevee learned the dance performance rhythm that Bellossom displayed while Team Rockets helped Bellossom with special training.
Ash also secretly learned many unique skills from the Contest.
The Team Rocket Trio, having received their reward, quickly left the Contest venue and arrived at a building in Longmen Town.
This building was a Team Rockets' transit station, with complete internal communication facilities.
Meowth skillfully dialed Giovanni's number.
Soon, Giovanni's figure appeared on the screen in front of the three.
"Giovanni Boss~"
Giovanni ignored the trio's greetings and cut straight to the chase: "Jessie, James, Meowth, is there any news about that Ash kid?"
"Yes, Boss, that Ash has already arrived in the Johto region. His goal for traveling is to collect the Johto region Gym gym badges to participate in the League Competition. His next destination is Violet City," Jessie replied.
"Violet City?"
Giovanni paused, then a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Boss, that Ash doesn't have many Pokémon with him. How about we…" Meowth made a throat-slitting gesture.
"Your task is to keep a close eye on him and report the situation at any time. When he is about to reach Violet City, call back immediately."
With that, Giovanni hung up the phone.
Inside a Team Rockets' base in the Johto region.
After Giovanni hung up the Team Rocket Trio's call, he got up and went to Mewtwo No. 2's laboratory.
Mewtwo No. 2 sensed Giovanni's arrival and slowly opened its tightly closed eyes.
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