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Come to the entrance of the long Flame Valley.
Several Team Magma Captains, dressed slightly differently than normal Team Magma members, were standing here in Flame Valley.
Team Magma is similar to most underground powers, its members can be roughly divided into the Top Executive, Executive, Captain, Minor Captain, and ordinary members of this level.
Similar to Team Rocket, no one knows whether it is the tacit understanding of the bosses of various powers, or they are all "stealing" from Team Rocket.
The strength of the regular members is uneven, some may only get a Pokémon to become a Trainer, and some have one or two (elite) Pokémon in their hands.
However, the members sent by Team Magma this time were all good members, even if they were ordinary members, there were more or less one or two (elite) Pokémon in their hands.
The Minor Captain class was actually not as obvious as the regular member division.
For example, Natsu is now forming a squad with Nanmu and Ishino, so the Captain among the three is Minor Captain.
At the Captain stage, there are mandatory requirements.
There must be three or more (elite) Pokémon.
But this is the minimum requirement. In terms of competition, normal Captains are only able to sit firmly with five or six (elite) Pokémon.
There might even be a Gym Leader-level Pokemon in the hands of some Captains.
And when it comes to Executives, even the pinnacle of Team Magma.
The main Pokémon on hand must all be Gym Leader level, and there are even one or two quasi-Elite level Pokémon, such as the Chief-In-Charge in charge of this "Flame Valley" operation, namely Executive Nether.
As for the Top Executive, the strength is at least quasi-Elite level, there may be one or two Elite level.
This is a rough outline of Team Magma's membership hierarchy, and Team Aqua is pretty much the same.
However, for Peak dungeons that cover two large areas such as Team Rocket, the requirements for the level division of its members will be higher, and the strength requirements for each level will be clearer.
Standing at the entrance of Flame Valley right now were the 3 Captains who were subordinates of the Nether Executive. They were responsible for calculating the list of members who had entered Flame Valley this time, making it easier for each member to count after the edit was complete. distribution of prizes, calculation of contribution value, etc.
Contributions are currency in Team Magma that can be exchanged for various Pokemon, materials, Items, or something else within Team Magma.
In fact, large and small forces have such a system, which can stimulate the motivation of members better.
Like Team Rocket, this is known as "anything is redeemable", which attracts many members.
Compared to the Alliance's support for direct line Trainers, underground forces like Team Rocket and Team Magma are undeniably more "friendly" to some normal born Trainers.
At least you get what you pay for.
The three of them walked towards the entrance.
Nanmu twisted her waist and stepped forward to explain the situation to the 3 Captains.
Natsu sees that Nanmu seems to have a good relationship with them, and is even trapped by one of the Captains.
Natsu had to admit that women who were good at using their own bodies might be more popular in this kind of underground power, and they would be better off.
The three Captains glanced at Natsu, and after registering their numbers, the three Captains waved casually, indicating that they could enter.
And when Nanmu came back, he had a detailed map in his hands.
"Okay, let's go. We are in charge of the 'F12' area. Pokémon caught and materials harvested are still within their original contribution value." Nanmu pointed to the area marked on the map and said.
In order to maximize the advantage of the number of people, Team Magma divided the Flame Valley into dozens of large and small areas, and would provide arrangements according to the strength of different squad members.
But looking at the relationship between Nanmu and the three Captains, it is estimated that the assigned area will not be bad.
As for Natsu's identity check?
Many members of Team Magma died every day after entering a different space. It would be too time-consuming and labor-intensive to go through them one by one.
With Nanmu and Ishino's "testimony", no one would care about him as an ordinary member.
even more so how small members.
It seems that the combination of Nanmu and Ishino these two people, among the members of Team Magma who entered a different space this time, can also be considered a "little reputation".
There he is.
Natsu blends seamlessly into Team Magma and manages to enter Flame Valley.
"Singo, don't you need to recover your Pokemon? When we enter the responsible area, we will start the cleaning task." Nanmu asked with "concern".
"It's too late to recover," said Natsu.
He could almost clearly see what the two of them were doing, so when Nanmu tried, he wouldn't go along with his wishes.
Hearing Natsu's words, Nanmu showed an embarrassed expression, but still reluctantly nodded, "It's fine, but in case of danger, we may not be able to withdraw our hands to protect you."
Natsu glanced at him and said nonchalantly, "No."
In some accidental conversation, they came to the designated "F12" area.
The main part of the Flame Valley is the Great Valley, but there are also many large and small valleys, and the "F12" area assigned to them is one of them.
Flanked by towering, steep stone walls, the valley is filled with hot air, billowing from under your feet.
They ran into several other members of Team Magma along the way, all busy in their area.
Catch Pokemon freely and collect materials.
"There it is." Nanmu said, referring to the map in her hand.
"Then hurry in and clear this area as soon as possible, maybe with luck, a few more will be allocated." Ishino clenched his fists and let out a "ka ka" sound, looking a little impatient.
With that said, the two threw their Poké Balls.
Nanmu summoned Golbat and Camerupt, while Ishino summoned Mightyena and Camerupt.
Supersonic Golbat can detect the surrounding environment in a wide range, and can also monitor the Sky. Mightyena's sensitive sense of smell can also spot some hidden Pokemon by smell, which is a good combination.
As for the Camerupt of the two, it is their main Pokémon.
Team Magma has a large Camerupt group and can continuously produce Pokemon like Numel, so most people can choose to join Team Magma in three Numel, Poochyena and Zubat. Make a choice between types of Pokemon.
Obviously, Fire Type and Earth Type are more popular.
So one of the main Pokémon for many members of Team Magma is Camerupt, which will become Team Magma's signature Pokémon.
After summoning the Pokemon, both of them looked at Natsu at the same time.
Natsu tilted his head and looked at Salandit, who was lying on his shoulder obediently, and said, "This pokemon's power of mine is enough."
Nanmu and Ishino looked at each other, but didn't refuse in the end.
"Okay."
Soon, the three of them officially stepped into this small, unexplored valley.
And their entry, immediately evoked the hostility of some of the wild Pokémon in the valley.
Natsu's first "career" battle on Team Magma begins without warning.
What came was a group of Gravelers who sensed danger.
"Golbat, Supersonic!"
"Camerupt, Earth Power!"
Nanmu calmly orders the two Pokémon to fight.
"Mightyena, Taunt!"
"Camerupt, Earth Power!"
Ishino also orders two of his Pokémon to fight, compared to Nanmu, his tactics are a bit more ruthless.
As the two moved, they looked at Natsu at the same time.
Sensing their gazes, Natsu chuckled.
Salandit understood what Natsu meant, and immediately fell off his shoulder, quickly crawling in front of him.
"Salandit, Nasty Plot, Dragon Pulse."
Hearing this, Salandit's long and sly eyes had dark circles, and his special attack ability had greatly improved. advance.
Salandit opened his mouth tightly, and a mass of dark purple Dragon Type energy that wasn't too dense and viscous gathered in his mouth, and spat it towards the attacking Graveler.
"Dragon Pulse?"
Seeing Dragon Pulse Salandit defeat the incoming Graveler, Nanmu and Ishino were shocked.
Even if they don't know Pokémon Salandit, that doesn't stop them from learning Pokémon common sense.
Pokémon that can use Dragon Pulse moves have a Dragon-Type bloodline in them.
And this, as long as it had something to do with the Dragon Type, the Pokémon's value would generally be high.
They had also seen the power of this Salandit, it was a proper (elite) level.
While not a Dragon-Type Pokémon, Salandit also made the eyes of both of them show a touch of greed.
Isn't this more valuable than the Graveler up front?
Other than that, the two still don't know which Pokemon are relatively rare, whether it's handed over to the organization in exchange for contribution points, or kept for my own use, it's a good choice.
At the same time, the two also understood why "Singo" paid less attention to Pokemon's previous status.
If you already have a motorcycle, why do you still care about bicycles?
However, both are still being held. Instead of turning weapons now, the two of them chose to wait and see.
Because of that.
This group of Gravelers, who were not very strong, fell at the feet of the three of them.
Keep going.
"Singo, your salandit is so powerful, where did you get it from?" Nanmu asked, unable to contain his curiosity.
Natsu glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, and the greed in her eyes could hardly be suppressed.
didn't expect Salandit to be bread in the eyes of others, Natsu couldn't help but laugh.
However, the surface still said calmly: "I met by chance."
Immediately extinguish the thoughts of the two of them who want to catch again.
As they continued deeper into the small valley, the rock walls on both sides grew closer and closer, and the valley grew smaller. Along the way, they swept a lot of Wild Pokémon, they can get a lot of contribution value.
Walk.
Nanmu suddenly twitched his nose and wondered: "Do you think it is a little fragrant?"
Ishino in a low, muffled voice nodded, "Yes, my Mightyena too. Having said that, it's been a bit since then, but the smell is very light now, and a little clearer now."
Salandit, who was lying on Natsu's shoulder, overheard the conversation between the two, and a sly smile appeared in his narrowed eyes meaningfully.
"roar!"
But their attention was immediately drawn to Mightyena's roar.
See you.
On the ground not far away, there are scattered black stones of various sizes, and there is a small cave in the stone wall next to it, and there are more stones left at the mouth of the cave, and sometimes some fall from the wall.
Natsu crouched down, took a piece of rock from his leg, and rubbed it lightly.
The black stone shattered after turning a bit, and black powder was glued to his hand.
Place it on the tip of his nose and inhale.
"Coal?" Natsu frowned.
Their arrival also attracts the attention of the Pokémon that are "working" in the Cave, and slowly emerges from the hole, revealing its appearance.
Smoke surrounds the body, and crawling out is an orange-brown body with a large Black tortoise shell dragging its back, with five fiery red depressions above it, and what appears to be burning inside the Pokémon.
"Torkoal." Seeing this Pokemon, Nanmu said its name.
Torkoal is a Fire-Type Pokémon, a Pokémon that is digging for coal or is on its way to digging for coal. Coal burns in the carapace on its back to continuously generate energy. If the coal runs out, Torkoal will not be able to move.
Natsu can understand Torkoal's physical condition through the Spit Up smoke on the carapace. When the flame on the carapace is very strong, it means it is very energetic. If the flame in the carapace goes out, he will even die.
This is a pretty good Fire-Type Pokémon.
Due to its special ability to find coal, its value is also not low.
But there is also a special type of Torkoal, namely Torkoal with the "Drought" Characteristics.
As Gigalith "Sand Stream" has encountered before, the appearance of the "Drought" Traits Torkoal will change the weather to Sunny Day, which can be used as a weather player on the Sunny Day team.
If it is a "Drought" Trait, then the Torkoal value is higher.
However the weather did not change after this Torkoal appeared, which indicates that its trait is not "Drought", and its value is limited.
Nanmu rolled her eyes and said, "Singo, Torkoal's value isn't low. It's better for the two of us to fight for you, and you go get it."
Saying that, Nanmu winked at Ishino.
Ishino understood and agreed: "That's right, you caught too few Pokemon before, so you won't be at a disadvantage when you form a team for the first time. If you win this Torkoal, it will be yours!"
Natsu raised the corners of his mouth as he listened to the two of them sing together behind him.
But he did not refuse, nodded and said: "Okay."
Salandit fell to the ground.
"Salandit, Smog."
hearing this, Salandit opened his mouth, and a thick black-purple mist moved towards the shrouded Torkoal.
Sensing the faint smell of smoke, Torkoal reacted slowly.
Enemy!
There was a lot of thick smoke from Spit Up on his back, the coals in the carapace were burning fiercely, and raging flames were coming out of his mouth,
Flamethrower!
Broom --
As soon as the fire touched Smoke, it emitted a "si si" sound, and a lot of condensed poison was evaporated.
"avoid."
Salandit immediately moved to the side to dodge, and the red line on his back flashed.
Since the tacit understanding between Salandit and Natsu is almost zero, even these most basic judgments and orders require Natsu to give orders.
If it was Beedrill and the others, they would have made their own judgment in the face of this attack without Natsu speaking.
If a Trainer has to command a Pokémon all the time to make it fight, it's bound to lose the best of time due to the passing of Pokémon and Trainer's commands, thoughts and reactions.
It was enough to face the wild Torkoal.
Although some of the Smog were burned by the Flamethrower, some floated to where Torkoal was.
And once touched by this smog, like gangrene with bones, it quickly grows and spreads.
Torkoal, poisoned.
For Salandit, as long as the opponent is poisoned, the battle after that becomes easier.
"Venoshock."
Salandit spat a mouthful of "phlegm" at Torkoal.
The effect of Venoshock is that if the enemy is in a poisoned state, the power of a formidable move will be doubled, and a move with 65 points of devastating power will be doubled to 130 points!
"Venoshock" will be the best choice after Torkoal poisoning, which can reduce the opponent's ability by various values.
But since this Torkoal is not a "Drought" Trait, then it's most likely a "White Smoke" trait, which the opponent won't reduce, and "Venoshock" is useless for that.
As Natsu orders Salandit to fight Torkoal, Nanmu and Ishino behind him finally sense that an opportunity has come.
A sudden explosion.
"Mightyena, Crunch!"
"Golbat, Wing Attack!"
Mightyena, who was crawling on the ground, ready to attack, and a swift Golbat swept from the sky, towards Natsu.
However.
Mightyena, who was rushing forward, stumbled hard and fell to the ground before he ran a few steps. After Golbat also flapped his wings a few times, his flight faltered a bit.
""What?""
At the same time, Nanmu and Ishino felt that something was wrong.
The vision in front the two of them started to shake, and then a feeling of dizziness hit, and they all fell to the ground.
Their camerupts weren't in good shape either, and they crouched gently on the ground.
Poisoning!
When?!
The two of them then realized that they were a little dazed and didn't know what to do when they were poisoned and how they were poisoned.
Forget them, obviously Golbat is also a Poison Type Pokémon, why is he also poisoned?
Then the two of them saw Natsu, who instructed Salandit to harvest Torkoal, and slowly turned around with a faint joking smile on his face.
"I thought you wouldn't do it again."
Bang—
Torkoal which was attacked by Salandit with cunning poison, did not last long before collapsing to the ground, the flames burning on the carapace became extremely weak.
Salandit also slowly climbed onto Natsu's feet, looking at the two people and several Pokemon on the opposite side, with disgust in his eyes.
Give it enough time, let alone some of these Pokemon, and they'll both fall if Salandit doubles up.
The faint scent they had smelled earlier was the Poison Gas released by Salandit under the lapse of time, the two of them who didn't know about Salandit would definitely not be prepared.
As for why the Poison Type Golbat was also poisoned?
Sorry, Salandit's Traits are "Corrosion", Poison Type Pokémon and Steel Type Pokémon are immune to poisoning, won't work here.
It can be seen that Pokémon like Salandit are the best choice for plotting against other people, especially those who don't know Salandit.
"When?"
Struggle Ishino, who was lying on the ground, tried to stand up, but his tendons were unable to withstand a single blow in the face of Salandit's poison.
"You two's acting skills are too clumsy, do you know how much effort I put into cooperating with you?" Natsu walked slowly towards the two of them, crouched down and looked at them, and sent a message from his mouth with a heavy word, "en?"
He had to say that the acting skills of the two were very poor.
"What do you want?" Ishino asked earnestly.
"What do I want?"
Natsu stood up slowly and looked down at them condescendingly, his eyes turning very cold.
There are no words, but the meaning is clear.
Nanmu and Ishino, who came into contact with his gaze, both trembled.
Such a gaze was one that had killed countless people!
Perhaps he killed two of his former teammates with this method as well.
For a time, Natsu was branded "ruthless and merciless" in their hearts.
"No! Wait! We're still useful, we're still useful!" Nanmu Struggle shouted.
The two had no doubt that Natsu would kill them both, even if they were from the same faction.
In Team Magma, killing comrades to get blackouts is common, as long as the people above don't know about it.
Didn't you see those two were going to kill Natsu just now?
"Oh? Useful? Talk about it." his arms crossed near his chest, he asked lightly.
Bury them?
This is not impossible.
It was just that this might get him noticed, and without the two of them to prove his own identities, it was inevitable that there would be a risk of being investigated.
It was not impossible to leave the two of them alone, it would make his identity safer.
But the point is how to take care of the two of them naturally without worrying.
At least during Operation Flame Valley, the two of them had to be in control.
Leave Flame Valley and that's fine.
The only lucky thing now was, even if the two of them had ripped his face apart, they both still thought that he was the so-called "Singo".
Nanmu rolled her eyes, tears welled up in her eyes, and she put on a pitiful appearance. Her tricks against this man have been tried and tested.
Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to work for Natsu.
"That won't work, your only value is occupying a piece of land here." said Natsu again.
"No, no, we. We can help you deal with other people. Yes! Help you deal with other people!" Nanmu sees that the old move is useless to Natsu, and hastily finds a new excuse.
"Dealing with other people?" Natsu hesitated a little "But I can't believe you."
Trust has always been an unavoidable topic.
"We, we, we will never..."
Nanmu was interrupted by Natsu before he could finish his words.
"There's no credibility to a promise, so let's go."
Approaching the two, Natsu rubbed his waist, with two small Black pills in his hands.
This was what he got from the previous Koga disciple Ansuo. According to the picture book he left behind, this was a Chronic Poison pill.
"It's a chronic poison developed by my 'friend'. It flares up half an hour after you drink it, and then you have to take the antidote from me every now and then to continue living."
Hearing Natsu's words, both of them turned pale.
Poison.
"Well, I'm scared to death. Sorry, I'm not quite sure, I have to add one more hand."
Before the two could eat it, Natsu had stopped again.
New idea.
Throw a Poke Ball and summon Salazzle.
"This is."
Looking at Salazzle, the eyes of the two shrank.
Gym Leader level Pokemon!
Both of them looked at Natsu in disbelief.
He actually had a Gym Leader level Pokemon?
No, why are you doing this?
With Gym Leader level Pokémon and Salandit level (elite), this is enough power to compete for the Captain position!
This is the destruction of power, and they are not stupid.
Natsu, however, said to Salazzle, "Poison them."
Salazzle immediately gave an evil smile.
Pheromones, did you know?
Controlling the two was not difficult for Natsu, especially as long as they were restrained during Operation Flame Valley.
After leaving Flame Valley, Natsu doesn't need Team Magma's identity anymore to disguise himself.
Neither will be needed anymore.
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(this chapter ends)