Another seven days passed.
The special training period had now reached 14 days total.
During this time, the Pokémon underwent resistance training against paralyzing electricity on the beach daily. Among them, the one suffering most was the older twin's Gyarados.
With its Water and Flying dual-typing, it was the most vulnerable to Electric attacks among all the Pokémon, 4x weak to Electric. Moreover, unlike Sieg's Pokémon, it had never consumed special Pokéblocks designed to increase resistance to electrical attacks.
It had never undergone specialized training against Electric-types either. Therefore, when facing the lightning resistance training, it lost all its former pride, frequently displaying fearful expressions instead.
The other Pokémon weren't faring much better, all sporting various degrees of injuries.
Fortunately, Mushin had considered this and brought special medicine to eliminate the Pokémon's internal damage.
As a result, the Pokémon trained even harder.
If the Pokémon were like this, what about Sieg and the others?
Early morning. The sun hung high, its rays warming the entire ground.
In the dim factory, that shadowy iron door slowly opened. Four figures stumbled out.
Three men and one woman, all bearing varying degrees of wounds and bloodstains. The most severely injured even needed mutual support to walk.
Mushin stood on Dragonite's back, overlooking them from the sky. "Not bad. You truly didn't disappoint me. Though the Pokémon in the factory didn't exceed level 20, their numbers were substantial. Managing to kill them barehanded means you've barely achieved basic competence in close combat."
At this moment, even the younger twin supported by his brother couldn't suppress his fury. God knows what they'd endured these past days.
"Basic competence? Then explain to me what counts as mastery!"
The younger twin said through gritted teeth, clearly struggling to contain his rage.
This wasn't surprising, considering he'd suffered the most severe injuries among the four. His stumbling gait suggested serious leg damage.
Mushin didn't explain, simply waving his hand. From two pavilions by the factory, a large group of white-coated medical personnel emerged.
Sieg's nerves instinctively tensed, his body assuming a combat stance before he realized he was overreacting and relaxed.
"Heh~ This training really was unforgettable!"
Recalling the various thrills of close combat with Pokémon inside, the physical brawls, and that constant feeling of hovering between life and death, Sieg exhaled deeply.
Everyone received treatment on the spot. Sieg currently had no strength left, only able to let the medical staff work on him.
Watching this scene, Mushin felt satisfied.
Over the next seven days, everyone continued close-quarters combat training while rapidly familiarizing themselves with the high-tech combat suits' capabilities.
Indeed, these suits provided tremendous enhancement to the human body. Once worn, both defensive capabilities and speed increased dramatically.
Previously, everyone working together could barely handle a single level-20 Pokémon. After donning the combat suits, each of them could easily kill level-20 Pokémon solo.
Additionally, the suits contained various high-tech features like lasers and protective shields.
Sieg had finally witnessed Team Rocket's true depth. If even the Hoenn branch possessed such resources, what about Team Rocket's headquarters?
Hailed as the underground rulers of Kanto, they truly lived up to their reputation.
"Bang!"
A white figure leaped high from a tree branch and struck down with a fist. The Sandshrew on the ground instantly cried out in pain, curling into a ball as its scales were battered bloody.
But that figure in the white protective suit apparently had no intention of sparing it. Raising its hand, it chopped down again.
"Shrew~!"
Sandshrew screamed in agony, but before it could escape the white figure, another punch landed!
Instantly crushing its skull.
The white figure pressed a button on its arm. The combat suit instantly transformed into casual clothing, revealing the person's true face.
It was Sieg.
"This combat suit really is useful!"
Just as Sieg finished his admiration, he noticed an emergency assembly signal from the beach.
Hastily activating the suit again, his entire body became wrapped in white combat armor. Yet despite wearing such seemingly heavy equipment, it didn't feel burdensome at all, quite the opposite, it was extremely lightweight.
With light steps, his speed actually exceeded some Pokémon as he rushed toward the beach.
"After these 20 days of training, you should all understand this mission's importance. Now for the final training exercise."
Mushin raised his head, addressing everyone. "Use your Pokémon and engage in a no-rules outdoor brawl against my Gengar."
As his words fell, before anyone could react, Rose instantly drew her dagger and hurled it at Mushin.
"Heh, not bad. Quick learner."
A purple ghostly figure floated beneath Mushin's feet, directly punching the dagger aside with its fist.
Everyone caught on, it had already begun.
They hurriedly scattered in different directions, creating distance while releasing their Pokémon. During this, Sieg unexpectedly glanced at Rose.
This woman truly was as dangerous as ever.
"Sharpedo, Aqua Jet! Speed Boost on standby. Crawdaunt, use Swords Dance to power up!"
At Sieg's command, both Pokémon responded swiftly. Facing a peak elite-level Gengar, he couldn't afford carelessness.
Everyone deployed their Pokémon, some attacking, others buffing, but without exception, all targeted Mushin and his Gengar.
Gengar chuckled, its chubby floating body flickering slightly. It condensed a purple energy sphere in both hands and hurled it forcefully at everyone.
Naturally, Gyarados at the forefront bore the brunt. Following its trainer's command, it attempted to block the sphere directly with Bite.
But as its sharp fangs clamped onto the energy ball, the expected shattering didn't occur. Instead, the ball's energy intensified.
At a certain moment, it exploded violently!
"BOOM~~~ BANG!"
Dust filled the air. Gyarados's body, previously flying mid-air, crashed to the ground. Everyone looked over, horrified to find Gyarados's face, especially its mouth area, mangled beyond recognition.
Just one strike!
Had instantly knocked out an elite-level Gyarados.
Looking at it, Gengar still grinned, showing its brilliant white teeth.
An utterly harmless appearance.
Everyone's expressions turned grave. But Sieg wouldn't give it that chance. Earlier instructions said no-rules brawl, meaning attacking the trainer was fair game too.
"Sharpedo, use Speed Boost to circle around and attack him from behind! Crawdaunt, coordinate with the others head-on. Use Crunch to stall Gengar."
The blue shark instantly shot forward, kicking up waves of air pressure as its body became completely enveloped in water, blasting ahead.