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Giovanni closed the book he was reading, scanned the people in the room, and nodded subtly.
This was where most of Team Rocket's high-ranking executives were currently located, forming a part of the organization's core framework.
Among them, only Aoki was a new addition; the rest were familiar faces.
Many factions existed within Team Rocket, and they originated from this group of people.
"Alright, everyone's here now. There are a few important matters and tasks I need to discuss," Giovanni said seriously.
As Giovanni spoke, the people in the office temporarily set aside their differences.
Although they formed various factions below, their respect and loyalty to Giovanni were genuine.
Giovanni had earned the absolute loyalty of most of those present through his strength, methods, and charisma.
"I believe you all know that the Kanto region is about to be split into the Kanto region and the Johto region. This is a trap set by the League, but it can also be seen as an opportunity. Although the risks are high, it's undeniably a great chance to interfere with the League's management," Giovanni said lightly, stroking Persian beside him.
Then, he shifted his gaze to Koga, Sabrina, and Lt. Surge.
He first ruled out the impulsive Sabrina, then the relatively less powerful Lt. Surge, and finally settled on Koga.
Giovanni knew that Koga had always harbored ambitions of becoming an Elite Four member, and he was very close now. However, due to certain reasons, he hadn't succeeded in becoming one yet.
In terms of individual strength, Koga was among the top in this room.
"Koga, you have the greatest opportunity. You were originally supposed to be the fourth Elite Four member but were pushed out by Lorelei. The League will definitely give you an explanation, and you'll have a spot among the Johto Elite Four," Giovanni said to Koga.
Koga's expression remained unchanged as he nodded to Giovanni, "Yes."
The League had also dispatched officials who subtly hinted this to him.
Although he still felt a bit resentful internally, there was nothing he could do.
Forcing him, a Kanto native, to serve as an Elite Four member in the Johto region was not ideal, as he wouldn't be able to concurrently hold his position as the Fuchsia City Gym Leader.
However, Koga wasn't the only one feeling disgruntled. The Four Generals, who appeared relatively united while sitting in the middle of the sofa, also looked somewhat displeased.
The Johto region had always been their responsibility, but with Koga becoming an Elite Four member there, what would become of them? They would have a new manager above them.
As if reading their thoughts, Giovanni stated frankly, "You four will continue with your work. Koga's move to Johto will not affect you. However, Koga, you must ensure a proper handover of Team Rocket's base in Fuchsia City."
Upon hearing this, the Four Generals breathed a sigh of relief.
They weren't particularly afraid of Koga in a direct battle, but few in the room didn't fear his masterful assassination techniques.
When it came to direct combat, the Four Generals weren't afraid of the Three Executives, but none of them were simple opponents.
Koga's assassinations, Sabrina's psychic powers, and Lt. Surge's military tactics were the main reasons they became the Three Executives and slightly outranked the Four Generals.
As for the Three Beasts, who were observing from the side, they were directly subordinate to Giovanni and didn't get along well with anyone else. They were also somewhat arrogant, relying on their direct orders from Giovanni to carry out special missions.
Among such a group, Aoki's presence seemed slightly out of place, almost incongruous.
"However, Apollo, you four must also be prepared. There will certainly be an initial impact. According to the current situation, temporarily abandon what you can.
Those old geezers in the League aren't targeting us," Giovanni reminded them.
Upon hearing this, everyone showed thoughtful expressions.
Not targeting Team Rocket? Then who were they targeting?
Everyone had their own answer in mind.
However, recently, due to strategic contraction, Team Rocket had not frequently appeared in the League's sight.
"Also… recently, I believe several people claiming to be from the Divine Cult have approached you, haven't they?" Giovanni changed the subject, bringing up the Divine Cult.
The entire room suddenly became extremely quiet. Everyone fell silent, but this silence spoke volumes.
Suddenly, a smile appeared on Giovanni's face. "Your subordinates must have also been approached. Remember to remind them!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became serious. They had all been tempted by the conditions offered by the Divine Cult. If they hadn't known Giovanni's capabilities, methods, and character, they probably would have been unable to resist agreeing.
If even they felt this way, then it was highly probable that some of their subordinates had truly been infiltrated by the Divine Cult.
"Yes!" they responded in unison.
Giovanni still trusted the people present; otherwise, he wouldn't have kept them until now.
"One last thing, and it's the most important one.
The Mew gene modification has entered its final stage. I hope that both you and your subordinates behave yourselves.
At this critical moment, I don't want to see anyone acting in a way that requires me to clean up their mess. If something happens, you'll bear the responsibility yourselves.
I believe you all understand what I mean." Giovanni's expression was serious and solemn.
Everyone present knew what the Mew gene modification meant to Giovanni. It was not only the realization of his obsession with Mew but also crucial for Team Rocket's future development and plans.
Whether the losses incurred from the contraction in recent years could be recouped, and even whether they could contend with the League, depended on this final moment.
"Speaking of which, we still have to thank the battle of the three legendary beasts in the Hoenn region, which allowed us to collect partial genes from the three legendary beasts and integrate them into Mew's genes, greatly accelerating the entire research progress!" After speaking, Giovanni glanced at the composed Aoki.
Sabrina and Koga, who had guessed Aoki's identity, also subtly glanced at him.
However, due to the Psychic Mist, Aoki's expression could not be seen.
But in fact, Aoki was still somewhat surprised, because even he didn't know when Giovanni had obtained the genes of the three ancient legendary Pokémon, and even integrated them into Mew's genes.
Would the Pokémon created still be Mewtwo?
"Therefore, properly restrain your subordinates. After a period of silence, it will be time for us to reappear. By then, no matter what League, what Divine Cult, they will all bow before Team Rocket!!" Giovanni spread his arms, full of vigor. He could feel that the peak of his life was about to arrive.
"Yes!!" The people in the room responded in unison, and a good deal of fanaticism could be seen on their faces.