Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [171]

"Everyone, it's time for Iono's live stream~!"

"Capturing your attention with [Electro Web]! Who's here to tell the tale? It's Iono! Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, ha~~!"

Iono greeted the audience with a radiant smile.

"Iono-chan, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, ha~~!"

The chat flooded with bullet comments.

"How was everyone's night? I had a terrifying nightmare! I dreamed that my stream got shut down for violating regulations." Iono patted her chest dramatically. "It was so scary."

The chat was quick to tease—there was no way this stream could ever be considered in violation of anything.

Iono's content was tamer than even the "Magical Masked Meow" stream next door.

Seeing that her viewer count had climbed back to normal levels, Iono was about to begin today's broadcast when a comment popped up.

"Did I see that right? ‘Slacking Off at Work Again Today’ just joined Iono’s membership crew?!"

Iono hadn't even processed the message before more bullet comments flooded in.

"No way, it's real?!"

"New viewer here—can someone explain?"

"Last time they sent a Super Chat, Lt. Surge from Vermilion Gym got arrested. Then they became a channel member, and Koga from Fuchsia Gym was taken in… Now they’ve actually joined the highest-tier membership?! I don't even dare to think about what’s coming next."

"Iono shocked.JPG (lol)"

Reading the comments, Iono felt a bit nervous. No way… Not again?

But after thinking about it, she found it unlikely. Two Kanto Gym Leaders had already been arrested in a row—there was no way another one would get into trouble in just a week… right?

"Everyone, let's not spread rumors or cause unnecessary panic," Iono urged her audience.

If this spiraled out of control and nothing actually happened in Kanto, it could turn into a diplomatic mess.

And if that attracted Geeta’s attention, she’d be doomed.

As she spoke, Iono had her Rotom Phone pull up Kanto's news sites to fact-check the speculation.

Just as she expected, the top headline was about the Indigo League’s preparations—nothing about a Gym Leader being arrested.

"See~!"

Iono put on an "I told you so" expression for the stream.

A heavy weight lifted from her chest.

Iono was genuinely afraid of another Kanto Gym Leader getting caught. If that happened, she'd officially be cursed.

But while she was relieved, her audience wasn't happy.

No drama? No entertainment?

Was "Slacking Off at Work Again Today" finally losing their legendary streak?

Just as the chat was buzzing with discussions and Iono was about to close the webpage—

Her Rotom Phone, which was projecting the news site, suddenly refreshed.

The next second, the webpage changed.

A massive, bold headline dominated the entire screen:

"Shocking Truth! The True Leader of Team Rocket Is…!"

The article's cover image featured a black silhouette.

Even though it was just a silhouette without a visible face, as a Gym Leader—especially one who had recently crammed Kanto Gym Leader profiles—Iono instantly recognized who it was.

Her eyes darted to the subheading, and her breath hitched.

"Confirmed by the Pokémon League: Viridian Gym Leader Giovanni is the true head of Team Rocket. Effective immediately, Giovanni is stripped of his Gym Leader title, and a full-scale manhunt is launched across the Pokémon League."

No way… Not again?!

Iono felt her heart stop.

After a long moment, she snapped back to reality, her voice trembling with disbelief.

"Why… why is it Giovanni?!"

He wasn’t just some no-name Gym Leader—his book Secrets of the Earth had a significant influence worldwide, especially among trainers specializing in Ground-type Pokémon.

In fact, quite a few of Iono's viewers were devoted Giovanni fans.

Now, seeing that he was actually the leader of Team Rocket, they were experiencing total idol-shattering devastation.

But the majority of the chat was in a frenzy.

Yet another Kanto Gym Leader?!

"Slacking Off at Work Again Today," yyds! (You're the best!)

They even managed to expose Team Rocket’s true leader!

Meanwhile, Iono suddenly recalled that she had previously invited "Slacking Off at Work Again Today" for a guest interview.

Ignoring the chaos in the chat, she quickly opened her private messages and found their profile.

Sure enough, there was a reply.

But when she saw the words "Due to work reasons, I’m unable to accept the interview," Iono couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.

Well… I suppose that makes sense, she thought.

Looking back at her chat, which was now drowning in celebratory messages, Iono felt her vision go black.

She really didn’t want to go viral like this!

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Meanwhile, in another location, August listened to his excited Eevee recount everything that had just happened in Iono's stream.

He chuckled and patted Eevee on the head. "I’ve got work to do. Go play for now!"

After sending Eevee out of the room, August—dressed in a white lab coat—turned to Blaine.

"Let's begin."

They were about to proceed with the operation to treat the Mewtwo cells in Blaine’s arm.

"Mew~!"

Mew floated out of August’s arms, while Mewtwo stood off to the side, arms crossed.

Blue’s Chansey, acting as a temporary nurse, looked extremely nervous.

Blaine: "…."

Why did this team not feel reassuring at all?

After a brief hesitation, Blaine asked, "Uh, can we maybe do this later—?"

"Nope. Everyone’s busy," August cut him off.

He then added, as if to reassure him, "I crammed the Pokémon League’s surgical procedure guidelines last night. You’ll be fine."

The more Blaine listened, the more anxious he became.

But realistically, he had no other choice.

There was no other place in the world where he could get treatment with both Mew and Mewtwo working together.

After a fierce internal struggle, Blaine finally steeled himself, lay down on the operating table, and closed his eyes.

Screw it. Whatever happens, happens.

Maybe this is karma for my past with Team Rocket.

As Blaine lay under the surgical lamp, August’s playful demeanor disappeared, replaced by a serious expression.

Wearing sterile gloves, he reached toward Chansey.

"Chansey!"

Panicked, Chansey handed him a scalpel.

August stared at it for a moment before giving Chansey an exasperated look.

"I asked for the anesthetic, not a scalpel… Never mind. Mew, you handle it."

He was only trying to act professional. He wasn't about to actually administer anesthesia himself—he’d rather not risk messing that up.

Hearing August’s instruction, Mew nodded and cast a sleep-inducing move on Blaine.

Once Blaine was fully under, August unwrapped the bandages on his arm and examined the writhing Mewtwo cells beneath his skin.

Then, he nodded at Mew and Mewtwo.

Both Pokémon extended their hands.

Pink and blue light filled the operating room.

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This is a fan translation of 人在实教，一之濑你会后悔的 by 作者：白良. All rights to the original work belong to the creator. Please support them by exploring their original work or sharing it with others if you can. Thank you for reading and supporting my efforts to bring this story to a wider audience!