After finishing serving dinner to the two "lords"—one ghost and one dragon—Rei Akagi collapsed comfortably into the sofa in the living room.
He took out his phone and opened the group chat.
He needed to pay attention to the matter of Team Rainbow Rocket. The Pokémon League had already issued a warning.
It was time for the real protagonists to learn some information and prepare in advance—at the very least, they needed to feel a sense of crisis.
The moment he opened the chat, messages were already flying by.
Battle Person: @Breeding Person, Rei Akagi's stream just ended. Invite me to your room so we can start exploring.
Breeding Person: Who are you?
Cerulean Mermaid: I just started dinner and the stream already ended? I was planning to watch while eating.
Evolution Person: This proves that someone—@Rainbow Person—isn't very long-lasting. But he'll stream again the day after tomorrow.
?
Rei Akagi, silently watching the chat, slowly formed a question mark above his head.
Not long-lasting?
Did they think the physique of a super Sinnoh man was a joke?
Vermilion Port Transport Captain: The game Rei Akagi made is amazing! Another batch of trainers came to challenge the Gym today, and their overall quality has clearly improved!
Solid-as-Rock: I completely agree! I even bought Pokédexes and the Pokémon game for my younger siblings, hoping they'll grow quickly and eventually inherit the Pewter Gym!
Cerulean Mermaid: I can't speak for other regions, but in Kanto, almost every trainer now has a Pokédex and plays Pokémon. New trainers have improved dramatically in both tactical understanding and real battle responses.
Breeding Person: According to reliable information, the Kanto League has officially listed Pokémon as a mandatory introductory course for trainers. Soon it'll be fully integrated into the curriculum of major trainer schools.
Battle Person: Huh? Is it really that amazing? Though it is pretty fun—
Battle Person: @Breeding Person stop playing dead! Invite me to the room already!
Healing Person: Um… I can do it…
Rei Akagi watched the scrolling messages, waiting for a moment to jump in.
The popularity of Pokémon had become absurd.
And not just in Kanto—the game was exploding in other regions too.
But because the game currently focused on Kanto, the region benefited the most.
The new generation of trainers was far stronger than before.
Even the higher-ups of other regional Leagues had grown jealous. They were practically blowing up his phone urging him to release Pokémon games for their regions.
Resources? Funding? Support?
The League promised full backing.
Rainbow Person: @Everyone Attention everyone. I'm announcing something.
Battle Person: ?
Breeding Person: ?
Evolution Person: ?
Healing Person: Big Brother Rei Akagi—what is it? Is it serious?
Evolution Person: Yellow! Why did you break the formation!
Rainbow Person: It's very important! Especially you two—@Battle Person @Breeding Person. Don't think you can relax now!
"Rainbow Person" uploaded file:
"Incident Briefing: Emperor Mausoleum of Eterna City(Top Secret).pdf"
The group instantly fell silent.
Five minutes later, Red broke the silence first.
Battle Person: !!!
Battle Person: Something like this actually happened?! Do you need my help?
Breeding Person: Idiot.
Breeding Person: @Rainbow Person How much concrete intelligence do you have about this mysterious organization? Their objective? Scale? Known members?
Rainbow Person: The organization has a massive background. I suspect their personnel have already infiltrated multiple regions. Their goal is… world domination.
Healing Person: Forcing Pokémon into rampages and making them suffer while attacking cities—unforgivable!
Evolution Person: @Rainbow Person You're not planning to guide us from behind the scenes again like when we dealt with Team Rocket, are you?
Rainbow Person: No. This organization is extremely dangerous—far beyond anything before. I need, and must gather, every possible force we can unite.
Rei Akagi paused when he saw Blue's message.
This time was indeed different.
He decided to reveal a few key pieces of information to put real pressure on these chosen prodigies.
Rainbow Person: From the intelligence I've gathered, this organization possesses extremely advanced technology. They've even recorded cases of controlling multiple Legendary Pokémon. They're a genuine global threat.
Cerulean Mermaid: That serious? This is the first time I've seen you speak with such a grave tone.
Vermilion Port Transport Captain: Want me to contact the Boss? Considering your relationship, he might help.
Solid-as-Rock: If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask!
Lt. Surge's message made Rei Akagi's heart sink.
Contact Giovanni…?
Fight evil with evil?
He admitted that the Giovanni of this world might have a certain charisma.
But Team Rocket's past crimes—the Pokémon and trainers they had harmed…
He could never agree with that.
For a moment, Rei Akagi hesitated.
This world was beautiful.
It had Pokémon he cherished.
Friends like Red and Blue.
He would never allow Team Rainbow Rocket to destroy it.
Team Rainbow Rocket—
Wait.
A bold idea suddenly appeared in Rei Akagi's mind.
Who said there could only be one Team Rainbow Rocket?
At this point in time, everything was still possible.
Instead of passively defending…
Why not—
Battle Person: Any evil will eventually be brought to justice! Leave it to me!
Breeding Person: If you need anything, just say the word.
Evolution Person: We've gotten through so much already! There's nothing we can't solve together!
Healing Person: Yes… everyone… let's work hard together!
Rei Akagi snapped back to reality.
Looking at the messages in the group chat, warmth filled his heart. His hesitation instantly vanished, replaced by firm determination.
Fight Rainbow with Rainbow.
Build this world's Team Rainbow Rocket.
Add the protagonists from every generation.
With this lineup…
He honestly didn't know how he could lose.
Rainbow Person: Relax. It's not that time yet. I just wanted to warn you all—don't slack off on training.
Rainbow Person: @Breeding Person By the way, one more thing. My Gastly evolved unexpectedly during the incident. The Pokémon Center says everything is normal, but it still feels… a little special.
Breeding Person: From what I saw during your stream, your Gastly was well trained and full of energy. Early evolution isn't unusual.
Rainbow Person: It's not just early evolution. Wait a second—
Rei Akagi couldn't explain it properly in words, so he looked up toward the living room.
At that moment—
Gengar was sitting on a small stool in front of the television, holding his white Pokédex, completely absorbed in playing Pokémon.
Meanwhile, the mini Rayquaza was shamelessly coiled on top of Gengar's head.
Occasionally, the tip of its tail pointed at the screen, looking exactly like a strict esports coach.
Rei Akagi fell silent.
Then he quietly raised his phone and started recording a video to upload.
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