"You should come now; the Hearthome City returns to its rightful owner, and I need your assistance."
Natsuhiko hung up the communicator.
He took the time to call Joanna, summoning her from Sinnoh.
Even though giving up such a large area in Sinnoh's Hearthome City is somewhat regrettable.
But aren't Unova's resources more abundant than a single city in Sinnoh?
Moreover.
Unova is in chaos right now.
Plasma Team, United Alliance, Rocket Team, and the Hunter Guild.
It's time for the cake to be divided; Joanna is the only one under Natsuhiko who has the capability, and she's the only one who can earn Natsuhiko's trust.
Thinking of it.
Sato Kenta, the so-called "Hunter J,"
After all, it would fall on Joanna's head.
He put away the communicator and looked at Dr. Seg and a group of Rocket Team members walking up.
They had just witnessed the entire process firsthand, and even Giovanni treated Natsuhiko with great respect. As the original person in charge of Rocket Team in the Unova Region, Dr. Seg wouldn't dare to speak out even if he had something on his mind.
Starting today, Natsuhiko is the primary person in charge of Rocket Team stationed in the Unova Region. Though he may not be the highest leader for now, this power is far greater than that of an average top leader.
In addition to his status in the Hunter Guild.
Rocket Team desires to develop greatly in Unova and really needs Natsuhiko to succeed.
And that...
Dr. Seg quietly glanced at the imposing Black Dragon Zekrom standing behind Natsuhiko and swallowed hard.
Who could challenge Natsuhiko's position in the Unova Region with such an existence?
"Dr. Seg, Rocket Team in Unova will follow the original arrangement. Whatever Boss Sakaki decides next, you will carry out. Just submit regular reports to me, and I won't meddle too much in your deeds in Unova."
Natsuhiko waved his hand and spoke casually.
Upon hearing this, Dr. Seg's eyes lit up.
In this case, besides suddenly having a new leader, his actual status and power in Unova haven't changed significantly.
A leader akin to a hands-off manager is undoubtedly the favorite of ambitious subordinates.
"Yes, sir!"
Watching the Rocket Team members leave in haste, Natsuhiko rubbed his chin slowly.
Though connecting with Rocket Team was Agatha's arrangement, what's happening now undoubtedly exceeds Agatha's expectations.
"Teacher, if you don't restrict me further, the Underworld in Unova will really be under my command..." Natsuhiko clicked his tongue, somewhat helplessly self-mocking.
Honestly speaking.
It's not yet to the extent where he truly calls the shots.
The camel that is Plasma Team is still larger even when dead; right now, Ghetsis and Colress must be well hidden, and Unova's Alliance probably can't find them.
Furthermore, the Hunter Guild has undergone substantial change, and a mere few words won't complete a power transition.
He didn't believe sending just two people could smoothly take over the Hunter Guild's power in Unova; a lengthy process is necessary.
Lastly, Rocket Team is only just finding its footing in Unova; accomplishing goals or profiting will likely require more time than integrating the Hunter Guild in Unova.
Fortunately.
Natsuhiko is not in a hurry.
The interests and resources currently generated are sufficient to support his and the Pokémon's growth.
"I say, how long are you planning to hide?"
On the beach, Natsuhiko called out towards the sea.
Aside from the already battle-torn Divine Hall of the Sea Floor, everything seemed to return to calm.
"Zekrom."
Seeing no response, Natsuhiko called out behind him, "Please 'invite' them out."
Zekrom nodded, and the booster on its tail emitted turbine-like roaring sounds.
"Thundurus, Thundurus—!!"
"Tornadus—!!"
Accompanied by the buzzing sound of densely packed electric currents, blue and yellow currents flickered, and the drenched Thundurus and Tornadus quickly floated out from the sea.
After the "Revealing Mirror" was destroyed, their original forms were restored.
These two creatures bore awkward smiles on their faces, a far cry from their previously fierce appearances.
"Melo! Melo—!"
Seeing these two creatures, Meloetta couldn't resist, flew out from Natsuhiko's arms, and pointed at them, giving them a thorough scolding.
Thundurus and Tornadus shrunk their necks.
They still feared Meloetta somewhat.
After all.
Existing beings capable of making them cry or laugh at any moment are hard not to fear.
They had known each other for some time.
Initially, Meloetta was timid, and they could ignore it.
But now Meloetta's character has changed significantly; she's undoubtedly much bolder, which makes them more helpless.
They finally made it until Landorus departed.
Yet up above, there's still another little ancestor pressing down.
When will these days end?
The most crucial thing is...
Thundurus and Landorus glanced towards Natsuhiko.
That Black Dragon Zekrom's oppressive aura matched Landorus with none less than more strength.
With such a strong backing, they dare not ignore Meloetta anymore.
"Melo! Melo! Melo..."
Meloetta stood with arms akimbo scolding, yet the two clouds nodded obediently.
Suddenly.
Three Pokémon looked up collectively towards the sky.
[It's coming.]
Zekrom's voice rang in Natsuhiko's mind.
Looking up.
A pure white Pokémon flying amid clouds, like a cloud incarnated, Reshiram gently floated down from the sky.
"Nemi Nemi!!"
Victini poked its head out from Reshiram's dense hair, energetically waving its hands.