As the chief researcher who created Mewtwo, he naturally recognized this Pokémon, which was considered a masterpiece, at first glance.
This Pokémon could be said to be the pride of his entire life.
But he never expected such a Pokémon to appear by Aoki's side.
One must know, the reason Giovanni was confident in launching a full-scale attack on the Alliance was precisely because of Mewtwo.
Every time, at every stage of Mewtwo's testing, Blaine was basically present.
But the surprise in his heart was no less than Giovanni's; it was as if it was destined. The birth of Mewtwo was full of unexpectedness, and its actual strength, potential, and growth limit all exceeded Giovanni's and his expectations.
Even if he considered himself the person who understood Mewtwo the most, he still had an unreal, dreamlike feeling about Mewtwo's current strength.
With human capabilities and technology, it should not have been possible to create such a Pokémon; this was beyond humanity's current understanding.
It was somewhat similar to Magearna, another one of Aoki's Pokémon, also created by humans. However, Magearna utilized mysterious science, while Mewtwo utilized genetic science within modern science.
But in fact, even the creators of these two Pokémon did not expect that they would inadvertently create such Pokémon.
There is a destiny in the midst of everything.
That feeling was like, even if someone else had created it, the process would have been different, even the procedures and technology would have been vastly different, but the outcome would have been the same—a very absurd feeling.
It was as if an invisible hand was pushing things forward.
Hearing his name called, Mewtwo, who was hovering above the ground, arms crossed, and tail swaying in a cool manner, glanced lightly at Blaine.
In an instant, Blaine understood. It turned out that the Mewtwo he had originally designed had indeed developed its own thoughts.
Although he didn't know why Mewtwo stood with Aoki, the result was already clear: Aoki, possessing Mewtwo, could completely disregard everyone present. Even if they all united, they would not be Mewtwo's opponent now.
No one knew the terrifying power of Mewtwo better than Blaine.
Reacting quickly, Blaine reined in his shock and respectfully bowed to Aoki, calling out, "Leader!!!"
And Blaine's surrender represented the Rocket Team's science division, led by him, expressing their conviction and loyalty to Aoki!
In the current situation, unless Giovanni reappeared, there would be no chance to turn the tide. Only with the prestige he had accumulated over many years in the Rocket Team could he suppress Aoki and reclaim the leader's throne. Otherwise, no one present could unseat Aoki.
In the face of absolute power, all petty schemes would turn to dust.
Regarding Mewtwo, although others didn't understand it as well as Blaine, they all knew a thing or two.
Furthermore, when Giovanni fought against the Alliance President, Elder Ge, he had suppressed Elder Ge with the powerful Mewtwo. If Arceus hadn't intervened at the end, it was likely that the Rocket Team would truly be in charge of Mt. Silver now.
Although they didn't know why Giovanni ultimately disappeared, in the eyes of the Rocket Team members, it was very likely related to Arceus.
Indeed, Giovanni was not executed on the spot as Elder Ge claimed, but it was pretty close.
At that time, after Mewtwo's mind rebelled, Giovanni was plagued by headaches and his thoughts were in chaos, to the point where he couldn't even maintain Beedrill's Mega Evolution.
And Elder Ge, with the help of Arceus's plates, had greatly increased his strength.
However, after defeating Giovanni, in a blind spot of everyone's vision, Giovanni and his Pokémon all disappeared in an instant, while Elder Ge of the Alliance showed a triumphant expression. This caused the Rocket Team members and executives at the time to panic, and they ultimately concluded that Giovanni was dead.
If Giovanni were truly still alive, he would never allow such a group of top executives to contend for power here.
After everyone acknowledged Aoki's identity as the Rocket Team leader, the expressions of the Three Beasts, who were the first to jump out, were now extremely grim.
Chakra, who had originally harbored thoughts of revenge against Aoki, sat on the ground, staring blankly at the scene unfold, suddenly breaking out in a cold sweat.
He realized that he had truly been blinded by the allure of the supreme power that came with the title of Rocket Team leader. Now, Aoki becoming the Rocket Team leader was an irreversible trend.
If he dared to show any intention of resistance or thoughts of revenge now, he probably wouldn't leave this room alive today.
Chakra dared to provoke Aoki immediately, partly because of the temptation of the Rocket Team leader position, and partly because he believed Aoki was the biggest threat, comically thinking that everyone present would unite with him in excluding outsiders.
He was well aware that his strength and Aoki's strength differed greatly.
Even if he felt resentful and wanted revenge, he at least needed to be able to leave this room safely first.
The world was vast, and Chakra considered himself capable and talented. If he couldn't stay in Kanto, Johto, or Hoenn, he believed he could still find a foothold in other regions.
No one would overlook a talent like him.
So...
Chakra very simply...
Bang—
He, who was sitting on the ground, flipped over and knelt down, his head hitting the ground, "Greetings, Leader! This subordinate knows his mistake!"
Completely shameless.
However, this was also the way of survival for the Rocket Team, though those who had reached their status would generally disdain such actions when they were younger.
Therefore, the three major executives led by Koga, and the generals like Apollo, all showed disdainful expressions.
The other two of the Three Beasts, who had been subdued by Darkrai and Gengar in a single move, showed extremely grim smiles, stiffly turned their heads, and looked at Aoki, their faces trembling as they called out, "Le... Leader."
Aoki looked at their performance with a half-smile.
Their acting was truly terrible.
But it didn't matter. In the face of absolute power, all schemes were but jokes, let alone those that didn't even qualify as schemes.
He casually waved his right hand, and a barrier expanded from his hand, enveloping the entire room.
Everyone watched this scene, their hearts tightening slightly, wondering what Aoki intended to do.
But they all respectfully straightened their posture; this was not something they could interfere with now.
The Champion-level Mewtwo, plus the Champion-level mythical Pokémon Darkrai, and the Champion-level peak Gengar, as well as Aoki's signature Pokémon Tyranitar and Blaziken, and others—although these Pokémon were not summoned, no one would think that their strength was insufficient.
Among these Pokémon, if any one of them were brought out, even Koga, who was considered relatively strong in the room at the moment, would not be confident in winning.
"My personality is different from Boss Giovanni's. Some of you who are more familiar with me should know my personality, wouldn't you say? Shadow?" Aoki smiled, looking at his old acquaintances, Dusk and Shadow, who stood on Koga's side.
Hearing this, Shadow smiled bitterly and nodded.
What else could he say?
The little guy he had once valued and brought out of Trial Island had now become someone he had to look up to!
But if one were to talk about who in this room understood Aoki the most, then he could probably be considered relatively the most knowledgeable among them.
This was a person who held grudges. He was far less magnanimous than their former leader, Giovanni. Anyone who had offended him would not end up well.
Moreover, because Aoki emerged from the cutthroat environment of Trial Island, he would never trust anyone one hundred percent. He always held something back from everyone.
"So, in order for us to work together better in the future, I'll just have to trouble you a little." Aoki's lips curved into a smile, and a ball of psychic energy wrapped in spatial energy appeared in his hand.
When they saw the energy in Aoki's hand, everyone didn't think much of it.
But when the barrier dissipated, everyone looked at Aoki with extremely respectful eyes, not a feigned respect, but a genuine one from the heart.
At this point, without much turmoil, Aoki took control of these top executives of the Rocket Team and some executives in key positions.
The Rocket Team, which could have disintegrated due to Giovanni's disappearance, was successfully salvaged under Aoki's control.
The internal strife was completely quelled at its source, right when it began.
This was probably what they called...
Turning the tide when it's about to capsize, propping up a collapsing edifice!
At Aoki's signal, these Rocket Team executives would return to their posts as quickly as possible. As for whether to continue the offensive against the Alliance, that would depend on Aoki's decision.
Before everyone left, Aoki called out to Saki, who looked hesitant, "Saki, I don't care what your identity was before. Use your own name to arrange a meeting with Cyrus for me, and I will let all of this go."
Hearing this, Saki was stunned for a moment, then showed joy, nodded, and strode out of the room.
Aoki watched Saki leave, the smile on his face not fading.
Previously, Aoki had warned Giovanni that there were spies from other forces within the Rocket Team, and their identities and positions were not low.
However, at that time, Giovanni was focused on the decisive battle with the Alliance and did not pay attention to these minor nuisances.
Aoki, however, knew who the spy from another force was.
Saki, one of the Rocket Team's top executives and one of the Three Beasts, was the spy planted by Cyrus of Team Galactic in the Sinnoh region within the Rocket Team.
For a spy to reach this position under Giovanni's nose was, one must say, a very exaggerated matter.
However, from this, it could also be seen that Saki's abilities were quite good.
To avoid wasting such talent, and perhaps also to open a loophole in Team Rainbow Rocket.
After everyone returned to their posts as per Aoki's command to appease their restless subordinates, Aoki went alone to Giovanni's former office in the Viridian City base.
The Rocket Team was now completely under his control. Apart from a slight fatigue from overusing his Psychic powers, Aoki had paid virtually no price.
Even if Giovanni reappeared before Aoki at this moment, he was confident he could control the Rocket Team to an even greater extent!
Among these top executives, apart from the hidden battalion commanders, Aoki had no intention of even being wary of anyone else.
Fortunately, with Giovanni's prior arrangements, Aoki's special disk seemed to also function like a tiger tally, controlling the Rocket Team's legions. So, even if all these high-ranking executives united, they would not be a threat.
Aoki walked to Giovanni's desk, gently placed his hand on the back of Giovanni's executive chair, and his expression became somewhat complex.
This man, whom even he held in some awe, the strongest overlord in the entire Pokémon world, had now disappeared.
Although he wasn't sure if he was truly dead, in any case, Giovanni was now at an all-time low.
He slowly pulled out the chair and sat down.
But just as Aoki sat down, a white envelope fell from a secret compartment in the desk.
Aoki looked at the blank, unaddressed envelope, slightly stunned. A feeling in his gut told him that this was a letter Giovanni had left for him.
Thinking of this, a bitter smile appeared on his face, and he casually opened the envelope.
Inside, a few simple sentences were written...
"Is that Aoki? If I'm not mistaken, you are undoubtedly the only one who can open this letter.
When you open this letter, it means you should have naturally become the leader of Team Rocket.
Well done!
You are the only person in the entire Team Rocket whom I truly recognize, and I have watched you grow step by step from a little guy who could barely survive to this point.
How should I put it? There's a sense of relief.
My plan failed; the Alliance is not that simple.
However, with your ability, you might also have a chance. If you are well-prepared, you can try to make a move.
Because, even if I failed, the elders of the Alliance will certainly not have an easy time.
I know you have always been hiding your strength, even after becoming the Champion of the Hoenn region, you still chose to hide your strength.
Sometimes, I even wonder if you are from this world, as if you can foresee everything. This prophetic ability makes me a little speechless.
Hahahahaha—
Maybe I'm overthinking it.
Also, I won't hold you accountable for what you secretly left in Mewtwo's mind. In fact, even if I wanted to, my current strength might not be enough.
Treat Mewtwo well; this is a very good Pokémon! Every time I connect with him mentally, I can sense that even with his current strong power, I haven't fully unleashed his potential. His upper limit is even higher!
It's just that I don't have enough time. I hope you can fully develop his potential. I always feel that our creation of Mewtwo was not accidental, but rather a certain destiny...
None of this matters anymore!
I believe you can become a better Team Rocket leader!
If possible, it would be best to use your means to also take control of the entire Rainbow Rocket, as that is what will truly give you the strength to contend with the entire Alliance!
Finally... don't come looking for me..."
Clap—
Seeing the last sentence, Aoki closed the letter and placed it on the table.
His expression kept changing.
Finally, he let out a long sigh, his bitter expression mixed with a hint of helplessness, "As expected of Giovanni, he arranged all of this!
It's just that I don't know what your true purpose is?!"
Aoki sat in the boss's chair in the office, holding the letter, silent for a long time.
...
Team Rocket, which should have fallen into chaos, surprisingly quieted down immediately after the internal strife began.
All the Team Rocket executives, whether top-ranking or ordinary, dutifully returned to their posts and carried out their duties.
Although they no longer pressured the Alliance as before, appearing ready to launch an attack.
They remained vigilant at all times, adopting a defensive stance, which left the Alliance, who had been preparing to seize the opportunity to counterattack, somewhat uncertain.
In the eyes of many high-ranking Alliance officials, the only person who could restore peace to the entire Team Rocket so quickly, and who possessed such charisma, was Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket, whom the Alliance greatly feared.
For a time, whether Giovanni was truly apprehended and executed during his battle with the elder became a mystery.
No one dared to ask the elder for the true answer to this matter, because this old man, who had dedicated his life to the Alliance, was nearing the end of his life.
In these final moments, the elder spent his time with his only relative in this world, Granny Kuiba, and her elderly partner in her later years, the next Alliance President, Gen Yagyu.
At the end of this life, no one wanted to disturb such an old man who was about to pass away.
However, since Team Rocket did not fall into chaos or launch an attack, the Alliance also hoped to use this period to stabilize itself and smoothly complete the transfer of power within the Alliance.
Gen Yagyu was not the elder and did not possess the elder's overwhelming strength, so his influence would certainly not be as strong as the elder's.
But with Granny Kuiba, the elder's granddaughter, and the white-robed guardians specially prepared for Gen Yagyu, things were not so clear-cut.
Moreover, from the elder's final words, it seemed that after his departure, his several Pokémon would either be given to Gen Yagyu or to his granddaughter, Granny Kuiba.
In short, the elder had paved the way for Gen Yagyu, which made everyone envious.
They just felt that Gen Yagyu was lucky to have married the elder's granddaughter.
However, due to the prestige accumulated by the elder over so many years, his words became very effective, and almost no one dared to defy him.
The transfer of power in the Alliance was much smoother than that in Team Rocket.
Just as the Alliance was preparing for the elder's impending demise, Aoki, who had completely taken control of Team Rocket, left the Team Rocket base in Saffron City.
He had to stabilize everything he could before the Alliance completely stabilized.
Team Rocket was only a relatively small part of Aoki's plan.
Riding on the back of Mega Salamence, Aoki's expression changed as he looked into the distance, his originally uncertain expression gradually becoming firm.
To be honest, with Aoki's current strength and influence, he was already capable of becoming a king or patriarch in the entire Pokémon world, able to obtain anything he desired.
It wouldn't take long; if he was given more time to slowly infiltrate and take control of both the Alliance and the Sky Team in the entire Hoenn region, then the entire Hoenn region would be under his sole command.
Having also taken control of Team Rocket, he now possessed sufficient influence in the entire Kanto region, and it was not difficult to contend with the Alliance on equal terms.
Furthermore, with the increasingly powerful Team Flare, confronting the relatively weaker Kalos region among the many Alliance regions would not be too difficult.
Especially with Aoki's support.
As for Team Galactic and Team Plasma, they seemed less important.
However, if there was an opportunity, Aoki wouldn't mind giving it a try.
...
He arrived in the Sinnoh region at the fastest possible speed.
By this time, the sky was already pitch black.
Under Saturn's arrangement, Aoki arrived at the meeting place with Team Galactic's leader, Cyrus, a very remote small hill.
Cyrus had heard about what happened to Team Rocket and the possible disappearance of Team Rocket's leader, Giovanni.
When Giovanni, alone with Armored Mewtwo, went directly to the Sinnoh region to find Team Galactic's leader, Cyrus, and demanded an alliance, he defeated all of Team Galactic's top executives with absolute force. Otherwise, someone as proud as Cyrus would not have joined.
Because he saw Giovanni's strength.
So when he heard that Giovanni might have disappeared or even died, Cyrus was very surprised.
Deep down, he actually found it hard to believe such a thing.
But his spy within Team Rocket, Saturn, told him today that Giovanni had indeed disappeared and that there had been a huge upheaval within Team Rocket, so he hoped to arrange a meeting with Cyrus to discuss the next course of action.
Saturn was the strongest and highest-ranking person among those Cyrus of Team Galactic had placed within Team Rocket. He had even successfully gained Giovanni's trust and became a top executive of Team Rocket.
All of this was due to Saturn demonstrating sufficient value after receiving substantial resource support from Team Galactic.
At the same time, Saturn and Cyrus rarely contacted each other, fearing that any clues might be discovered.
But whenever Saturn did make contact, Cyrus knew it wasn't a simple matter.
So, after receiving Saturn's notification, Cyrus brought only two trusted subordinates to the agreed location.
Not many people knew about Saturn's connection with Team Galactic; they were all Cyrus's confidants, which also ensured Saturn's safety as a spy within Team Rocket.
In fact, Aoki arrived at this place before Cyrus, but he never showed himself, also to prevent Cyrus of Team Galactic from playing any tricks.
Cyrus of Team Galactic is also one of the few masterminds in the Pokémon world, but his ideal is different from many who want to control the entire world; what he wants to do is to destroy this world!
He believed that this was a corrupt world with no room for redemption and that for the entire Pokémon world to be reborn, it had to be overthrown and started anew.
To achieve this goal, he sought the legendary Pokémon rumored in the Sinnoh region, the Dragon of Time and the Dragon of Space, Dialga and Palkia.
If he could control these two Pokémon, he could use their abilities to overthrow and restart the entire Pokémon world.
His ideal was grand, and if there were no interference from others, if Cyrus could truly control Dialga and Palkia, he could indeed destroy the entire Pokémon world.
However, his shortsighted understanding didn't realize that even if Dialga and Palkia united, they couldn't destroy the entire Pokémon world; destroying only the Sinnoh region was possible.
Looking at the three people below, after confirming with his psychic abilities that there was no one around and no traps, Aoki appeared before Cyrus.
Without any disguise.
So when Cyrus and his two confidants saw Aoki, their expressions immediately changed!
They recognized him instantly: the current rising star, the new Champion of the Hoenn region!!
Aoki had a harmless smile on his face, with Mega Salamence by his side, and holding two Poké Balls, he summoned Blaziken and Tyranitar.
The appearance of these three Pokémon together, without a doubt, was proof of his identity.
Even the usually cold-faced Cyrus's expression became very grim when he saw Aoki appear.
Without a doubt, either Saturn had betrayed him, or Saturn had been captured by the Alliance.
But Cyrus couldn't understand why, even if Saturn was captured or betrayed, the person appearing here should be a group of high-ranking Team Rocket officials or the Alliance leaders of the Kanto region.
Why was the Champion of the Hoenn Alliance here?!
Such a short time did not allow him much time to think.
Champion Aoki's Tyranitar, Salamence, and Blaziken gave him an immense sense of pressure.
Even though the opponent only had three Pokémon, they exerted tremendous pressure on him.
Just at the moment of contact, Cyrus knew that he was very likely not an opponent, even with his two confidants.
Cyrus put his hand in his pocket and gripped the special button inside.
"Hoenn Champion, Aoki, why are you here?" Cyrus asked in a deep voice.
Aoki grinned, "Leader Cyrus, long time no see. Do you really not remember me?"
Hearing that, Cyrus frowned.
Although Aoki's reputation was very great throughout the Pokémon world, he didn't remember ever seeing Aoki. In fact, Cyrus hadn't even paid much attention to Aoki on TV or the internet.
Even if he was a Champion, he was still the Champion of the Hoenn region and couldn't control them. Aoki's threat level to Team Galactic was even less than the threat posed by Cynthia, who was currently making waves in the Sinnoh region!
"Have we met? I don't quite remember!"
Aoki pretended to pat his forehead, "Look at my memory. Leader Cyrus might really not have seen me in this disguise.
However, a friendly reminder: you can stop fiddling with your pocket. I have already set up a psychic barrier around here, so I'm afraid your signal won't go through."
Hearing Aoki's words, Cyrus's expression froze. He hadn't expected his small movement to be discovered.
It was rumored that the Hoenn Region Champion, Aoki, was not only powerful but also an incredibly remarkable psychic. Now, it seems everything aligns perfectly with that.
However, with the signal unable to transmit, Akagi was truly unsure if he could defeat Aoki, a Champion.
While Akagi was summoning his Pokémon one by one, Aoki took out a pure black cloak from his storage space and brazenly put it on.
But when Akagi saw Aoki's appearance after changing his equipment, his pupils suddenly constricted!!!
"You!! It's you?! The Rocket Team's Vice-Leader?!" Akagi couldn't help but exclaim.
Because the person who appeared before him at that moment was indeed beyond his expectations.
The only person dressed like that who Akagi knew was the Rocket Team's Vice-Leader, the one Giovanni claimed possessed power comparable to a regional Champion!
Initially, when they heard Giovanni praise their Rocket Team Vice-Leader so highly, he and Lusamine, the Aether Foundation's chairwoman, had scoffed. He never expected to be proven wrong today.
And what shocked him even more than being proven wrong was that the Hoenn League Champion was actually the Rocket Team's Vice-Leader. No matter how you looked at it, it seemed like a joke.
If anyone had told him to his face that a regional Champion was the Rocket Team's Vice-Leader, he probably would have burst out laughing.
But the problem was, this fact was now laid out before him.
However, this also explained why the Hoenn League Champion appeared at a place he and Zossie had agreed upon.
But if the identity of this Hoenn Region Champion was changed to the Rocket Team's Vice-Leader, everything made sense.
After a long while, Akagi finally came to his senses, his expression complex. "So, your leader Giovanni didn't truly disappear? All of this was just an act?"
"Heh—Leader Akagi, are you perhaps overestimating yourself?" Aoki sneered, his words filled with disdain.
Just because I called you Leader Akagi, you actually think you're incredibly remarkable.
Mocked by Aoki, Akagi's expression remained unchanged. He didn't care much for such things. What was before him now was how to escape from Aoki's grasp.
Although a voice in his heart kept telling him that he wouldn't be able to escape today, and that Aoki must have absolute confidence, otherwise he wouldn't have appeared before him without concealing his identity.
But to let himself be captured so easily was clearly not his style.
"What exactly do you want to do?!" Akagi made a final struggle.
Aoki shrugged, "Nothing much, just need Leader Akagi to do me a favor."
"What favor?"
Akagi had a bad premonition.
"It's simple. Although Leader Giovanni is gone, as his successor, I still hope to perfectly implement his Rainbow Rocket, considering it as fulfilling his wish. This is what I, as a junior, should do!" Aoki smiled as he looked at Akagi, wanting to see his expression change.
"You want me to continue supporting your Rocket Team to remain the leader of Rainbow Rocket?
If you had said so earlier, this matter would have been simple, making it so complicated....
Do all of you in the Rocket Team like to solve things with force? Giovanni was like that last time, and now you, the succeeding Rocket Team leader, are also like this!" Akagi seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"No, no, no, Leader Akagi, don't misunderstand. Leader Giovanni's way of doing things is different from mine. He is good at trusting a person, good at grasping that person's weakness, and good at bringing out a person's strengths.
But I know my limits and where my capabilities lie.
So, I apologize, what I need is not your Team Galactic's support, but for your entire Team Galactic to merge into our Rocket Team!!!"
"You!!!" Akagi's eyes widened.
He understood now. Aoki was playing him. Saying to merge the entire Team Galactic was less reliable than saying he would completely control Akagi.
He just didn't know that his unintentional thought had actually hit a nerve with Aoki.
If reasoning didn't work, then only battle could resolve it.
Although Akagi wasn't sure if he could defeat Aoki, a Champion, how would he know without fighting?
"Houndoom, Gyarados, Mega Evolve!" As Akagi's words fell, among his few Pokémon, the only two that could Mega Evolve did so, boosting their power.
It must be said that Akagi, as the leader of Team Galactic, possessed quite good strength himself.
However, this was in relation to the former Aoki. The current Aoki, without hesitation, possessed power that could look down on the entire Pokémon world.
Even if a Level 1 Legendary Pokémon appeared before him, he would still have the power to fight it.
"Tyranitar, Blaziken, Mega Evolve!"
Two Pokémon, along with the Mega Salamence that had already been Mega Evolved.
Triple Mega Evolution!
After a long period of enhancement by the Unown, Aoki was already able to sustain triple Mega Evolution as a regular combat method.
"Ban!!!!!"
The Mega Tyranitar, which instantly completed its Mega Evolution, roared to the sky with full momentum. With its furious roar, many large trees on the surrounding slopes all fell in response, and even many large rocks exposed on the outside turned into dust and fine sand swirling around it in Mega Tyranitar's roar.
Akagi and his two subordinates, who were directly hit by the strong wind, were forced back a few steps.
Then, their faces filled with horror as they looked at Aoki's majestic Mega Tyranitar.
"Grandmaster-level!!" Akagi said in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on Mega Tyranitar.
Before Mega Evolving, this Tyranitar only had the aura of a Champion-level, but after Mega Evolving, it actually jumped to Grandmaster-level strength!
Perceiving this situation, Akagi couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness from the bottom of his heart.
Champion-level and Grandmaster-level are two completely different concepts.
Pokémon that can break through to Grandmaster-level all possess the aptitude of a Legendary Pokémon.
Pokémon with such aptitude are extremely rare even within the entire Pokémon species.
And it wasn't just this Mega Tyranitar; the other Mega Blaziken and that Mega Salamence also possessed the strength of the second hurdle of the Champion-level.
With this level of strength, Aoki was more than qualified to serve as a regional Champion.
In fact, the reason Tyranitar's strength could increase so quickly, even reaching Grandmaster-level after Mega Evolving, was all thanks to Darkrai, the Nightmare Pokémon.
During this year, Darkrai, which was already on the verge of receiving its Legendary Pokémon divine office, successfully accepted the divine office and became the Nightmare Pokémon after Aoki's careful refinement and the assistance of the Nightmare Stone.
And the Dark-type Pokémon, Darkrai, as the Nightmare Pokémon, certainly brought a considerable impact to the surroundings when its divine office descended.
However, Aoki had nothing else, but he had many Dark-type Pokémon, and Tyranitar was one of them. At the critical moment of Darkrai's divine office descent, the dense and lingering Dark-type energy brought considerable benefits to Tyranitar.
Of course, not only Tyranitar, but also Honchkrow, Weavile, Drapion, and a host of other Dark-type Pokémon received many benefits.
It's just that compared to Tyranitar, which possessed a wisp of Legendary Pokémon aura, these Pokémon didn't gain as much.
Moreover, Tyranitar had not fully digested the energy within its body after eating the eggshells of the three Legendary Pokémon eggs: Giratina, Dialga, and Palkia.
During this year, simply digesting this energy, coupled with the boost brought by Darkrai's divine office descent, caused Tyranitar's strength to skyrocket.
This allowed it to break through to Grandmaster-level after Mega Evolving.
This is the highest level of power in this world!
Even Akagi was shocked when he saw the Grandmaster-level Mega Tyranitar, let alone the two trusted subordinates beside him.
Only extraordinary individuals could withstand such pressure!
"Leader Akagi, let me see what kind of strength the leader of Team Galactic possesses. My apologies!
Mega Tyranitar, Crimson Sandstorm!!!" Aoki laughed loudly, commanding his three Pokémon to attack Akagi and his two subordinates!
Because this entire area was sealed off by Aoki, their battle did not cause any disturbance.
...
When Aoki opened the psychic barrier here.
The small hillside, which was originally quite scenic, had now been completely leveled. No, merely leveled ground couldn't describe the situation here; it should be said that it had become a basin, and everywhere in the basin was sand.
Team Galactic's leader, Akagi, and his two trusted subordinates knelt on one knee respectfully before Aoki.
It must be said that Akagi's ability was still very powerful, and his will was also very strong. Aoki's psychic powers could not penetrate his mind.
But when Aoki had Darkrai combine with Mismagius to give him a very long dream, allowing him to see the destruction of the world he desired, Akagi's will finally loosened after his wish was fulfilled. Aoki seized the opportunity and planted a psychic seed in his mind.
If it were a person with no desires, it would indeed be a bit difficult to handle, but since Aoki had grasped Akagi's weakness, then, just like Lysandre of Team Flare, there was still a loophole to exploit.
From this point on, Team Galactic also fell into Aoki's hands!
In just one day, the entire Pokémon world underwent earth-shattering changes.
The chairman of the Pokémon League changed.
Aoki successfully took control of the Rocket Team and also seized the opportunity to control Team Galactic's leader, Akagi!
So, among the seven regions currently discovered by the Pokémon League, the underground forces of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos had already fallen into his hands.
Only Unova and the newly discovered Alola regions remained.
And these two regions alone were no longer enough to stop Aoki from integrating multiple forces and creating the ultimate Rainbow Rocket that Giovanni had envisioned!
After taking control of Rainbow Rocket, Aoki, both in terms of his own strength and influence, would become a preeminent existence in the Pokémon world.
After telling Akagi to go back and make preparations early, Aoki and his Pokémon stood in the basin.
"Tyranitar, clean this up. Don't leave too many traces," Aoki said to Tyranitar.
With his strength, filling such a basin was not a very troublesome matter.
"Soon... all of this will be soon!" Aoki looked up at the boundless starry sky, muttering to himself. No one knew what he was thinking at that moment.