Although the Pheromone Gas of Salazzle is most effective on male organisms, it doesn't mean it has no effect at all on females.
After all, it is gas.
Let someone hold a can of gas and inhale for half an hour, and see if they feel anything.
Once the two of them became dazed and began to lose their senses, Natsuhiko summoned Yujira and used its psychic powers along with the mind-controlling abilities of Salazzle to hypnotize them.
As long as he reinforced their impression of "obeying Zhenwu (Natsuhiko)'s commands", that would suffice.
As for how long it would last.
Anyway, Natsuhiko wouldn't continue with the Magma Team after leaving Flame Valley, so it didn't matter.
An hour later.
The two slowly woke up, having not only consumed poison but also feeling hazy-headed, yet their eyes were full of awe when they looked at Natsuhiko again.
They didn't think much of it; being in awe of someone who possesses Gym Leader Level Pokémon is only natural, right?
Defy Natsuhiko?
Sorry, they couldn't even entertain such a thought now.
"Clear this place up." Natsuhiko tested as he spoke.
"Yes!" Nanmu and Ishino responded immediately.
They stored Torkoal in a Pokeball and obediently handed it to Natsuhiko, while also probing for any valuable items in the area.
Natsuhiko was naturally quite satisfied with their results.
With their cover, he didn't have to worry about his identity issues; he had someone to vouch for him.
Next was to search for what he needed within this "Flame Valley".
A suitable Fire-type Pokémon.
Actually, when Natsuhiko realized he needed to add a Fire-type Pokémon, he had some plans and thoughts.
The ideal target was the Fire-type from the Alola Region's Starter Trio, the Red Flame Roaring Tiger, famously known as "Cosmic First Tiger"!
It can also be called "Cosmic Tiger" or "First Tiger".
Just hearing this title, you know how strong the Red Flame Roaring Tiger is.
As a Fire type and Dark type Pokémon, Red Flame Roaring Tiger can master the General Type's "Clap Attack" and the Insect-type's "Rapid Return", and pair it with the Dark Type's "DD Golden Hook Arm", also known as "Little Brother Golden Hook Arm" or the "Arm of Universal Equality", which is extraordinarily powerful.
What?
No Fire-type Techniques?
What do Fire-type Techniques have to do with my "Cosmic Tiger" or "Insect-type Tiger"?
Of course, these are just jokes and playful banter.
But Red Flame Roaring Tiger is indeed a decent choice, as its Fire and Dark attributes can compensate for the current shortcomings in Natsuhiko's Pokémon Attributes.
However, sometimes wanting a Pokémon doesn't mean you'll get it.
Luck also plays a role.
One must consider whether the encountered Pokémon's personality suits oneself, its talents, etc.
In short, Natsuhiko had a goal, but if other options appeared, he could consider them, like "Accelerating Chicken", "Freedom Rabbit", "Old Zard", etc., and wouldn't refuse.
Thinking of this, Natsuhiko couldn't help but laugh.
He hadn't even encountered anything yet, and was already having these unrealistic fantasies.
"Lord Zhenwu, the cleaning is complete; besides an unknown-sized coal mine, there's nothing valuable." Nanmu and Ishino came before him.
If the coal mine were outside, it would be valuable, but within this Alternate Space, it was pointless.
We can't use a hard-earned opportunity to enter Alternate Space just to mine, right?
Natsuhiko nodded, glancing at the gorge's end, visible from a distance; this "F12" area was almost cleared.
Turning to Nanmu, he said, "Investigate after exiting if you can gather any information on rare Fire-type Pokémon."
This Nanmu was a typical "Social Butterfly"; when teamed with Ishino, she mainly handled intelligence gathering while Ishino dealt with brute force. In pure combat capability, she wasn't as strong as Ishino, but gathering information was her specialty.
"Yes!" Nanmu's face lit up with a smile.
Just as Natsuhiko predicted, this was her forte.
And being able to contribute to Natsuhiko, Nanmu felt very satisfied, as if her body was filled with Enthusiasm.
This was the first time Natsuhiko tried using such a method to attempt controlling someone.
Possibly...
A bit too forceful.
Nevertheless, it wasn't a bad thing.
Soon, the trio left the small gorge, completing the cleaning task.
According to Magma Team regulations, they could continue taking cleaning tasks to earn Contribution Value or freely hunt and gather supplies.
So, under Natsuhiko's signaling, Nanmu went to gather intelligence.
Natsuhiko took Ishino to rest under a rock wall; he'd already recalled Salazzle, as Salazzle's conspicuous appearance and habitual lack of restraint drew too much attention. Gym Leader Level Pokémon, even in Magma Team operations, easily attracted attention.
And Ishino stood with arms crossed in front of Natsuhiko, his tiger eyes scanning the surroundings, adopting a guard-like posture.
His behavior did draw some attention, but not much since everyone was busy completing cleaning tasks.
Soon.
Nanmu returned, her elated demeanor suggesting she had gathered news Natsuhiko would be interested in.
"Lord Zhenwu." Nanmu gasped, her chest heaving.
One must admit, her success in Magma Team wasn't without substantial assets.