Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 327 A Shaken Dream? The Future of Trainers

The battle surrounding Yukidouji came to a complete end after the bearded man fell into a coma.

After the three Rockets players tied the bearded man's sideburns tightly with rope, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, looking at the poacher who had collapsed on the spot, the three of them still felt a strange mix of emotions.

This feeling wasn't the discomfort they felt because they were villains and Ash saved them, but rather the thought of what would have happened to them if Ash hadn't come today.

During their last encounter with poachers, Musashi and Kojiro abandoned their companions.

The more powerful Double Gas and Arbok were sent to protect their companions.

This is still an acceptable outcome for them.

But if they fail again today, the outcome they face will likely be far more difficult.

"Why are you helping us, you brat?"

Ash was about to leave after resolving everything.

After all, he was brought here by the passing Snow Child when he volunteered to go out and find firewood. Now he still needs to find some dry firewood to take back to warm Xiao Gang and Xiao Guang.

Just as Ash reached the cave entrance, he heard James's question.

"why?"

Xiao Zhi asked in confusion.

They exchanged a glance with Pikachu, and their expressions were remarkably identical at that moment.

I have absolutely no idea why Kojiro would ask that question.

Why is that?

Xiao Zhi couldn't help but smile.

What he said now was almost the same as what Musashi said when he first arrived here.

"I did it because I wanted to. No matter what grudges we had before, you saved Yuki-Douji this time, didn't you? And to be precise, I came here to help Yuki-Douji, and I just did you a small favor on the side."

Ash's words almost denied that he had provided any direct assistance to Team Rocket.

“…”

Xiao Zhi's words made the others lower their heads.

I originally thought that Ash would at least mock them a bit, or express his contempt for their easy defeat.

In the end, it was just a casual remark that completely erased the credit for saving them from danger.

"not to mention."

"?"

The group looked up again.

Amidst their horrified and bewildered gazes, Ash recounted the incident that occurred in the town of Kami—

"When you were in God and Town, didn't you reveal Team Galactic's plans to us without any reason? Consider this a return gift."

"Pikachu~"

They've been fighting for so long.

They've caused Ash and Pikachu so much trouble for so long.

But......

Ash and Pikachu disappeared into the snowstorm, and their footprints were quickly covered by the heavy snow outside.

"Aaaaaaah!! What's going on?!"

Musashi kept rubbing her hair, which she always cherished as an actress, and now it was becoming a mess under her rough handling.

"How could we have been discovered at that time?! Wasn't our disguise perfect?! What if outsiders found out that we, as Team Rocket, were actually doing good deeds? Where would we put our pride?!"

"No one else will know, right...?"

"Even if they find out, it's no big deal, right? We can just say this is a case of using one enemy to devour another, meow! We can use those brats' power to deal with those annoying Team Galactic guys, and then Team Rocket's influence can be planted in the Sinnoh region!"

Kojiro and Meowth were both trying their best to stop Musashi's current rage.

After venting his emotions, Musashi noticed that Yukidouji was still staring intently at him.

There was some worry in his eyes.

It seems to be asking if there is some conflict between them and Ash.

After all, Ash was brought here by Snorunt, and Team Rocket saved Snorunt.

For Yuki-Douji, both sides have shown it kindness, and if a conflict arises between them, Yuki-Douji will feel guilty and distressed.

"Ugh--"

Musashi let out a long sigh, then leaned against the stone wall behind him as if he had used up all his strength.

He waved his hand casually and said, "Alright, we don't have any conflict with the kid. If I had to say, well..."

"A formidable rival! Yes! A formidable rival!"

Kojiro helped smooth things over.

Although the term "rival" seemed a bit odd to apply to them, Kojiro couldn't think of a better word for the moment.

At least saying that would make Yukidouji feel a little more at ease.

"YOKI~!"

Sure enough, after hearing Kojiro's words, Yukidouji's expression suddenly turned happy.

After speaking to Meow Meow for a while, Snow Child ran out by himself.

What is it saying?

Musashi said helplessly.

"Meow...it seems like it's saying it's going out to bring us some food to express its gratitude."

"What?! We're the Rockets! How can we accept this kind of thanks?"

Musashi was troubled.

After saying that, he lay down on the ground, his expression somewhat melancholy.

Seemingly thinking of the same thing, Kojiro and Meow Meow also imitated Musashi's actions.

"You said."

It was Kojiro who finally spoke first, despite the difficulty in saying such a thing.

"Can the few of us really catch Pikachu?"

Capture Pikachu and present it to Giovanni.

Then he was promoted and received a raise, becoming a manager.

This is a dream that has inspired them since the Kanto region.

But even in the Hoenn region, this dream is something they believe is achievable.

Only after today's battle did they begin to think about the possibility of realizing their dreams.

There's no other reason than that the difference in strength is simply too great.

Given such a disparity in strength, even the most advanced robots would likely struggle to close the gap.

The oppressive atmosphere lasted for a long time, and Kojiro's words struck a chord with Musashi and Meowth.

Should they continue? Does their three-person Team Rocket team still have any reason to exist?

Today, this issue has finally been brought to the forefront for discussion.

"Of course!"

Finally, Meowth spoke first, shouting in a triumphant tone, "It would be disappointing if Pikachu, whom we consider our target, didn't have this kind of strength!? After today, I'm even more convinced that as long as we can present Pikachu to Boss Giovanni, our day will definitely come, Meowth!"

"That's right!"

Musashi also recovered from the blow.

"Since we can't beat them for now, let's train first! Wouldn't it be better to narrow the gap between us and that kid?"

In other words...

Kojiro's heart was touched.

"Correct!"

Musashi and Meow Meow both held firm to one belief.

Robots alone are not enough.

The robot couldn't even protect its companions in critical moments.

and so.

"We want to... become trainers even stronger than that brat? Is that it?"

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P.S.: I'm asking for a gift every day~ QAQ~!

(Many thanks to Su Sheng, who loves nutritious soy milk, and Wu Tianxi, who likes hard grass, for the gifts! I'll try updating three times tomorrow, and make up for it by the Lantern Festival at the latest.)