Helping Pokémon is a task that perfectly aligns with the Trio's character.
Moreover, Natsume is essentially their boss, so there's no reason to refuse, both emotionally and logically.
Jenny, with her skirt a centimeter shorter, had slightly reddened eyes.
To fulfill the wishes of their followers, they traveled thousands of miles to get here...
Natsume-sensei, truly a Trainer worthy of trust!
The girl with a yellow vest, black long-sleeved shirt, and a high ponytail smiled, "Officer Jenny, let's go check on Arcanine first."
Jenny nodded, "Please follow me."
On the way to the garden, Natsume saw Chansey, wearing a nurse's hat, pushing a small cart.
Chansey waved its little paw, greeting them warmly.
"Natsume-sensei, why are you sweating so much? Are you okay?" Erika asked with concern.
"I'm fine," Natsume coughed lightly, "Just recalling some unpleasant memories."
Chansey, though seemingly friendly, is essentially a demon!
Of course, it might just be Natsume-sensei's heart, seeing Pokémon and automatically thinking of dirty strategies...
The garden was fenced, and Arcanine, with its messy mane, lay quietly on the ground, breathing heavily.
Joy, wearing a mask, was recording data. She turned around, her eyes smiling, "Natsume-sensei, you're here!"
"You know me?" Natsume asked in surprise.
"Your photos are all over the family chat group," Joy chuckled.
Natsume felt a bit subtle.
So not just Jenny, but Joy's reputation is also well-established...
Natsume coughed lightly and looked towards the open space, "Is this the Arcanine?"
"Yes, it suffers from severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder."
Joy's expression darkened, "The best way to cure such symptoms is to help it adapt and overcome its fears..."
"A significant reason for organizing this simulation exercise is because of Arcanine," Jenny added.
"I see..." Natsume nodded slowly.
"It's very aggressive, even the medical staff can hardly get close," Joy hesitated, "Honestly, given its condition, it might not be suitable for the exercise."
"That's why we invited you," Jenny said seriously, "With your strength, even if Arcanine goes berserk, you can surely stabilize the situation!"
Natsume was stunned.
Damn, so you invited me here to get beaten up!
"Let me handle it!" Yellow smiled, "If we can calm Arcanine's emotions, it can participate in the exercise, right?"
Jenny and Joy exchanged glances and bowed simultaneously, "Thank you!"
Yellow walked through the fence, slowly approaching Arcanine.
Sensing movement, Arcanine suddenly opened its crimson eyes, a low growl rumbling in its throat.
Yellow smiled, inching closer to the bristling Arcanine.
The moment it was about to attack, Yellow placed her hand on Arcanine's head.
A soft light emanated, and Arcanine whimpered gently.
"Aura of Viridian..." Erika murmured.
"It actually calmed Arcanine down," Jenny said in amazement, "What a miraculous ability!"
Natsume was also a bit envious.
If I had this ability, would I still need to buy Potions for Squirtle?
As the light faded, Arcanine lay down peacefully, falling asleep.
Yellow wiped her sweat, walked out of the fence, and forced a smile, "I've temporarily eased its pain... but other therapies are still needed..."
As she spoke, Yellow looked down slightly frustration, only to see a tissue being handed to her.
Natsume nonchalantly withdrew his hand and said to Jenny, "The exercise is tomorrow, right... I'll find someone to help!"
Yellow held the tissue, stunned for a moment, then smiled.
Natsume-sensei... truly a trustworthy senior!
...
Since Erika had to return to Celadon University to attend classes, the participants for the exercise were temporarily set as Natsume-sensei and Yellow.
"Eh?! I have to participate too?!" Yellow exclaimed in surprise.
Natsume glanced at her and said calmly, "If you don't participate, what if I get overwhelmed by a berserk Arcanine!"
With Yellow's Aura of Viridian, the risk of accidents can be greatly reduced.
Natsume's Squirtle is prepared for every possible scenario!
"Is that so..." Yellow scratched her cheek and chuckled, "I feel like I've been praised..."
Leaving the naturally clueless blonde girl aside for now.
Natsume went to a corner of the Pokémon Center and dialed Team Rocket's secret line.
...
Team Rocket Trio, Secret Base.
"Huh? Who would call at this time, meow?" Meowth scratched his head.
"Maybe it's a special mission from the boss!" Jessie's eyes lit up.
James answered the phone first, surprised, "E-Executive?"
"Do you have time to come to Celadon City in Kanto? There's a mission for you."
Natsume explained the situation about the agent and Arcanine over the phone, and the Trio cried their eyes out.
"This is so touching!"
"Even though Meowth got his butt bitten by it, it's still so touching, meow!"
"I miss Growlie, boohoo!"
Natsume wiped his sweat, "Is it really necessary to cry like this..."
"I understand, Executive!"
Jessie wiped her eyes, clenched her fist, and a fire seemed to ignite in her eyes.
"You want to use this opportunity to infiltrate Jenny's inner circle!"
"Exactly, when Jenny lets her guard down during the exercise, we'll capture all the Growlithes!" James shouted.
"This is the Executive's grand ambition, meow!" Meowth's eyes sparkled.
"Such a great feeling!"
Natsume facepalmed, feeling the Trio's wild imagination, and sighed, "Just to clarify... I have no intention of taking action during the exercise..."
"Understood, understood, play the long game, catch the big fish!"
The three laughed, "Leave it to us!"
I feel like you didn't understand anything at all!
"Whatever." Natsume hung up the phone and sighed, "These three are all bark and no bite."
"With their help, Arcanine can recover sooner!"
...
September 7th, Monday.
The fully disguised Team Rocket Trio, dressed casually and wearing sunglasses, arrived at Celadon City's Police Station.
Jenny greeted them with a smile, "You must be the assistants Natsume-sensei mentioned? Please follow me!"
The trio shivered.
Even though they knew this was part of the Executive's plan.
They were still super nervous!
Natsume immediately noticed the oddly behaving Trio and twitched his mouth.
At least dye your hair!
You're wanted criminals from Team Rocket, won't you get caught like this!
But seeing Jenny's calm expression, Natsume-sensei's The mood becomes more complicated——
The Trio activated their [Disguise] skill!
[Disguise: Although others can see through it at a glance, its hidden effect on Jenny and Ash Ketchum increases by 200%!]
Yellow tilted her head curiously, "Natsume-sensei, are these three your friends?"
"Just three Team Rocket members," Natsume sighed.
"Eh?!"
Even after sitting in the meeting room, the Trio remained jittery.
"Natsume..." James barely managed to hold back the word 'Executive', "Natsume-sensei, what should we do?"
Natsume coughed, "The script is like this—"
"The five of us will play the villains who kidnap Pokémon, defeat the incoming small team, and then intentionally lose to that Arcanine."
Yellow scratched her head and chuckled, "Being a villain for the first time, I'm a bit nervous!"
The Trio exchanged glances.
Being villains?!
That's our specialty!
But... being villains on Jenny's turf...
The three shivered simultaneously.
James, wearing sunglasses, leaned over nervously, "Executive... the three of us are still wanted... is this really okay?"
"Don't worry, it's just playing villains," Natsume sipped his tea, "Maybe Jenny will even thank us afterward."
The Trio licked their lips, their eyes filled with even more admiration for Natsume-sensei.
Despite being a Team Rocket Executive, he's treated as an honored guest by Officer Jenny and entrusted with such an important exercise...
Truly the Executive!
"Then, which Pokémon are we kidnapping, meow!"
Meowth excitedly rubbed his hands, and Wobbuffet beneath him let out a loud cry, "Wobbuffet!"
Before Yellow could suspect anything, Natsume-sensei coughed, "Usually, the hostages in exercises are fake, they won't actually prepare a Pokémon for you..."
At that moment, Jenny opened the meeting room door.
The Trio immediately sat up straight, shivering.
Jenny, holding a chubby Growlithe, saluted, "Natsume-sensei, please take care of this little one during the exercise!"
The black and yellow striped Growlithe, with light yellow fur on its chest and forehead.
Unlike the fierce image in memory, this Growlithe looked a bit round, more like an Akita.
Even in its sleep, Growlithe grinned, its long tongue hanging out.
Natsume was stunned, "This is... the hostage, no... the dog hostage?"
Jenny said softly, "This Growlithe is Arcanine's parent... it can help Arcanine quickly immerse in the scenario."
"Miss Joy will also accompany us. According to her, this exposure therapy can help it overcome its trauma faster."
"Growlithe!" The sleeping Growlithe rolled over, revealing its pale belly.
Natsume nodded.
This is like showing ocean pictures to someone with thalassophobia.
With a doctor's guidance, it can help the patient better adapt to their fears.
"Anyway... we just need to return it to Arcanine later, right?"
Natsume took the chubby Growlithe and muttered, "This thing is really heavy!"
[Growlithe, Fire
Gender: ♂
Ability: Intimidate
Moves: Leer, Ember, Morning Sun, Howl, Thrash]
Glancing at the Pokédex, Natsume chuckled.
This little one, still nursing, actually has the Intimidate ability?
Suddenly, the Growlithe in Natsume's arms struggled.
Opening its black, bulging white eyes, Growlithe was stunned, trying to flip and jump down.
Natsume easily grabbed Growlithe by the scruff.
Holding the helpless Growlithe, Natsume stared at it for a long time, then raised an eyebrow.
"Wow, behold the glimpse of wisdom in those eyes!"
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