After arranging the exercise, Jenny saluted and left.
The clueless Growlithe, held by Natsume-sensei, stared blankly with its big, round, bulging white eyes.
Natsume couldn't help but recall a famous breed of dog from his past life—
One that, like Natsume-sensei, had thick dark circles under its eyes, seemingly endless energy, and always left people guessing what it was thinking.
A Husky!
"Must be tough having a Husky mixed in with the police dogs," Natsume muttered, bouncing the Growlithe in his arms.
"Growlithe!" Growlithe bared its teeth, letting out a not-so-intimidating bark.
"It's saying, 'Let me go, meow!'" Meowth translated.
"Huh? You can understand Pokémon speech?" Yellow looked at the "strange man" in the trench coat and hat with surprise.
Meowth froze.
James, sweating profusely, quickly interjected, "He's just guessing!"
"Yeah, you can kinda tell from its expression, meow!" Meowth laughed awkwardly.
"I can sense Pokémon's feelings too, but to translate just from their expressions…" Yellow's eyes curved into crescents. "You're really amazing!"
Hidden under the trench coat, Meowth scratched his burning red cheeks.
This young girl… she's like a shining light, meow!
"Let you go?" Natsume looked down at Growlithe and smirked coldly. "You're a hostage now. Behave!"
"Growlithe…" Growlithe kicked its little legs, panting pitifully.
Yellow smiled softly.
Natsume-sensei is such a natural at this!
The Team Rocket Trio's eyes lit up.
As expected of the Executive! Handling a Pokémon kidnapping so effortlessly!
...
That afternoon, under cloudy skies, everything was in place, and the rescue team stood ready.
James peered out from the window of the abandoned building and couldn't help but shiver.
"So many police officers… this is terrifying!"
Yellow, dressed in a Team Rocket uniform, took a selfie and uploaded it to the chat group.
Yellow: "Participating in an exercise with Natsume-sensei today! So nervous! [Picture]"
Erika: "Please be careful!"
Green: "The uniform suits you surprisingly well. (Covering mouth laugh)"
Lance: "Natsume-sensei is there too?"
A moment later, Yellow sent a photo of Natsume-sensei sitting on a couch.
The man in the black uniform had a deep gaze, holding a fierce-looking Sylveon in his arms.
Haunter floated beside him with a sinister grin, while Squirtle, wearing sunglasses, looked stern.
The whole crew looked like villains!
Sabrina was slightly taken aback.
Somehow… Natsume-sensei seems more suited to this look than she, a former Executive, ever was!
Of course, this was just the effect of the filter.
From Natsume-sensei's perspective:
Sylveon was dozing off, Squirtle looked guilty, and Haunter was floating around excitedly, completely unaware of its role as a kidnapper.
"Seems like I'm still far from Boss Giovanni's presence…" Natsume rubbed his temples.
Jessie and James also changed into Team Rocket uniforms, feeling a sense of familiarity.
Natsume instructed, "There are three floors. Let them break through and rescue Growlithe in the end."
"Pay attention to your acting. You need to portray the evil, cunning, and unwillingness of villains… got it?"
"Got it!" The Trio saluted.
"When it comes to acting, I, Jessie, am a world-renowned star, ohohoho!" Jessie laughed behind her hand.
"Here we go again, meow," Meowth sighed.
"Jessie just gets really excited when it comes to performing…" James wiped his sweat.
Natsume was slightly stunned.
Honestly, Jessie's passion for acting is undeniable.
If I ever make a movie… I should invite Jessie to act in it…
"Alright, guard each floor."
Natsume stood by the window, hands behind his back, and said coldly, "Team Rocket's ambitions must not fall here!"
The Trio froze, momentarily seeing the shadow of Lord Giovanni, and tearfully replied, "Yes!"
Natsume felt a mix of embarrassment and chuunibyou excitement.
But this was just an exercise.
Natsume's expression gradually turned serious as he thought to himself.
Being openly chuunibyou feels amazing!
...
Outside the abandoned building.
Accompanied by Miss Joy, the agent, leaning on a cane, limped to the front of the team.
"Are you okay?" Jenny asked with concern.
The agent laughed, wincing in pain, "How could I not come when Natsume-sensei is here!"
The previously restless Arcanine suddenly froze.
The agent stepped forward, hugged Arcanine's head, and smiled, "Remember when we watched Natsume-sensei's videos together… our idol is right ahead…"
"Go join the exercise, Arcanine. You have to beat Natsume-sensei and get me an autograph!"
Arcanine whimpered softly and nodded vigorously.
Jenny smiled and raised her walkie-talkie, "Exercise begins!"
The rescue team formed a square formation and cautiously entered the abandoned building.
Arcanine, trembling, bared its teeth and slowly followed the team.
...
First floor of the abandoned building.
Yellow, her face red, held a script and read in a monotone voice, "Ku-ku… you'll never rescue Growlithe…"
"Put more emotion into it! More evil!" Jessie shouted through the microphone.
Acting is so hard!
Yellow wiped her sweat, her face red, and shouted with all her might, "In any case! If you want to save anyone, you'll have to step over me first!"
"Excellent!"
Jessie praised, "Young girl, you have a talent for being a villain!"
"Ehehe, really?" Yellow scratched her head shyly.
Jenny, with a serious expression, commanded, "Riot squad, move forward! Be careful of Butterfree's String Shot!"
The interior was narrow, and Butterfree had covered the entire first floor with String Shot, causing significant trouble.
"Arcanine, Flamethrower!"
Jenny looked at Arcanine with encouragement.
Arcanine bared its teeth, trembling, but only sweat dripped down.
Jenny sighed quietly.
Overcoming trauma isn't easy…
Five minutes later, the threads were cleared by other Growlithes' flames.
Yellow, following orders, lazily shouted, "Ah! This Arcanine is so strong! I've been defeated!"
With that, Yellow wobbled and fell onto Pikachu.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu also stuck out its tongue and played dead.
Natsume, on the third floor, watched this through surveillance and felt speechless.
If only Red's Pikachu were here.
Yellow's acting is completely failure!
"Everyone, follow!"
Second floor of the abandoned building.
"To think you've made it this far."
James held a rose and said calmly, "As expected of the league's officers."
"It seems we'll have to go all out!" Jessie smirked sinisterly.
Three minutes later.
James, lying on the ground pretending to be dead, whispered, "Jessie… did we pass?"
Jessie lay motionless.
"Jessie, say something!" James panicked.
Jessie, fully committed to her role as a corpse, felt a sense of a lofty sense of mission.
Even as a corpse, I, Jessie, will be the most scene-stealing one!
Third floor of the abandoned building.
The sound of clutter footsteps echoed.
Jenny cautiously kicked open the door, and the officers filed in.
Sunlight poured down, illuminating the man, even the dust around him clearly visible.
The man, hands behind his back, slowly turned, exuding a powerful aura.
"To think even my most capable subordinates couldn't stop you."
Natsume said coldly, "I'm truly impressed… Officer Jenny."
Jenny's face turned red.
"In any case!"
Jenny, her face flushed, said, "Even if you capture me and humiliate me, I won't surrender!"
Natsume was slightly stunned.
I feel like you're expecting something!
Natsume shook his head and smirked, "Go, Squirtle! Show them your strength!"
Squirtle puffed its cheeks and shot a powerful Water Gun.
Despite the officers raising their riot shields, a few were still blasted against the wall.
The building shook, and chunks of the wall fell.
Natsume was slightly taken aback and whispered, "Didn't I tell you to use the minimum power?"
Squirtle was also stunned.
Wasn't this the minimum power?!
Jenny's green hair fell over her forehead, and her uniform was soaked.
Jenny gritted her teeth and looked at Arcanine beside her, "Can you fight…"
Arcanine took a few steps back.
Looking at this Squirtle, it seemed to have developed a new trauma…
Natsume scratched his head, feeling troubled.
If Arcanine won't fight, the show can't go on!
At that moment, the Growlithe that had been held by Natsume-sensei suddenly struggled violently.
The round Growlithe jumped down, bared its teeth, and lunged at Natsume-sensei.
Luckily, Haunter quickly blocked Growlithe's head with its hand and shot Natsume a look.
"Haunter!" (I'm awesome, right?)
But the next moment, Haunter was bitten by Growlithe, its face turning pale.
"Haunter!??(??｀Д｀??)"
Natsume sighed, "Stop acting. Growlithe hasn't even learned Bite yet!"
Haunter scratched its head awkwardly, then immediately put on a fierce expression.
"Haunter!(｀ ω｀)Ψ"
At that moment, Arcanine suddenly moved.
Its orange form dashed like the wind.
Arcanine bared its teeth, flames burning on its body, and pounced fiercely at Haunter!
Everyone present was stunned, their faces lighting up with excitement.
Arcanine… can fight again?
"Squirtle, Protect!"
Squirtle stood in front of Natsume, raising a green barrier that easily blocked Arcanine's charge.
Natsume covered his face with his hand and let out a classic villainous laugh, "Hahaha, if you want to save Growlithe, prove it to me in battle!"
Arcanine's flames grew fiercer, its mane seemingly ablaze with golden fire.
The flames ready, Arcanine regained its battle condition and charged at Squirtle.
For its child, Arcanine had reignited its fierce battle spirit!
Jenny took a deep breath and commanded, "Everyone, support Arcanine!"
"Yes!"
Natsume-sensei's expression changed slightly.
Officer Jenny, this wasn't in the script!
But seeing Officer Jenny so immersed in the role, Natsume had no choice but to play along.
"In that case." Natsume threw a Poké Ball and smirked, "Let's all go at once!"
Sylveon excitedly charged into the enemy lines, its head seemingly flickering with [Experience points rising]…
Haunter created substitutes, grinning sinisterly, effortlessly applying various status conditions…
Natsume-sensei clicked his tongue.
This is bad… being a villain is addictive!
In the midst of the great War.
James dragged Jessie, who was still playing "corpse," to the third floor, his mouth agape, "N-no way?!"
This was supposed to be just an exercise, but both sides are going all out!
Yellow also reached the third floor, fully immersed in her role, her eyes shining, "Oh oh! Leader, I'll lend you a hand!"
With that, Yellow led a group of little ones, charging into the Chaos with a "Wahaha!"
"Arcanine——!!"
Arcanine weaved through the battlefield, roaring proudly.
Jenny looked at Arcanine, its will reignited, and felt a weight lift from her heart.
As expected… if it's Natsume-sensei, he can definitely do it!
As Arcanine charged—
The Trio, unable to dodge, were sent flying out the window, becoming shining stars.
"What a terrible feeling!"
"Wobbuffet!"
The chaos was nearing its end.
Natsume-sensei recalled his little ones, who were wreaking havoc, and gritted his teeth, "Curse you! My Pokémon are out of HP! You got lucky this time!"
Inside the Poké Ball, Sylveon tilted its head in confusion.
I was just getting into it… how am I out of HP?!
Seeing Natsume-sensei give up.
Jenny stepped forward, "Accept the sanctions of justice!"
Natsume's eyebrow twitched.
Can't you just talk normally? Why are you taking off your coat?
Oh, it's wet?
Never mind!
At that moment, the imposing Arcanine, standing two meters tall, slowly approached Natsume.
Natsume was slightly nervous, "This is just an exercise, don't do anything reckless!"
Amidst the bona fide laughter.
Arcanine extended its tongue and affectionately licked Natsume's cheek.
The warm sensation on his cheek made Natsume pause.
He looked up at Arcanine and smiled softly, "I'm glad you're okay."
Growlithe lay at Natsume's feet, rolling around happily.
Yellow watched this scene with gentle eyes.
Natsume-sensei has the same shining qualities as Red.
Perhaps that's why Natsume-sensei is so strong!
As the sun set, the sunset bathed Arcanine's thick mane in a golden light.
Growlithe, imitating its mother, looked at the sunset and let out a childish cry, "Growlithe——!!"
Jenny smiled and spoke into her walkie-talkie, "Exercise mission… successfully completed!"
Outside the building, the eagerly waiting officers erupted in cheers.
This also meant that Arcanine, now fully healed, would soon return to duty!
The agent, leaning on his cane, threw it aside and clenched his fist.
"Nice! I knew it!"
"Because he's Natsume-sensei!"
Hanging from the tree branches in the forest, Team Rocket heard the distant cheers and were momentarily dazed.
"Though I don't know why, meow…" Meowth muttered to himself, "But…"
"What a great feeling!"
...
"Finally finished the mission…"
Natsume gazed at the sunset and murmured.
"Those three… should be fine too…"
Jenny, looking at Natsume-sensei's profile, felt a stir in her heart.
To be entrusted with such expectations and never let anyone down…
Being Natsume-sensei's followers is truly a blessing!
Jenny smiled and saluted, "Natsume-sensei, thank you so much!"
"It was nothing."
Natsume coughed lightly and pulled out a crumpled flight ticket from his pocket.
"So… when will the flight ticket be reimbursed?"
Jenny was slightly stunned and said with a smile, "It will be reimbursed, but there are two more things…"
"If the travel expenses are covered, we can discuss anything!" Natsume said cheerfully.
Jenny chuckled, "The first is to hold your autograph session. Many officers at the station are your followers!"
"Hmm… that's no problem. What's the second?"
"The second is about this little one…"
Jenny looked down at the round Growlithe and said softly, "Honestly… its temperament is too gentle. It's not suited to be a police dog."
"In fact, we're looking for a reliable Trainer for it…"
Jenny's gaze burned as she looked at Natsume.
"Natsume-sensei, what do you think?"
"Growlithe?"
Growlithe rubbed its face with its paw, looking back and forth between the two, utterly confused.
Natsume's mouth hung open, his Mixed emotions.
I came all this way to fulfill my followers' wishes…
And now you're hitting me with this?!
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