Haunter supported Matori as she slowly regained consciousness.
After a mont, Matori's eyes fluttered open.
"Eek!"
Instantly, Matori jumped back, her fur standing on end as she glared at Natsu with suspicion.
Natsu sighed, "I told you, Haunter used Hypnosis on its own... Do you believe ?"
Matori paused for a mont, then shook her head vigorously.
No wonder Boss Giovanni warned to stay alert...
Matori felt a chill run down her spine.
First, he disard with his words, then had Haunter ambush ...
If I had been carrying any weapons, I might have been in serious trouble!
She glanced at Natsu's face again.
Matori's cheeks flushed slightly, and she cleared her throat, adjusting her glasses with a trembling hand.
Seeing that her clothes were still intact, for so reason, Matori felt an inexplicable sense of disappointnt...
"So, you're here to invite to join so organization?" Natsu thought to himself.
Giovanni's secretary... There's only one possibility that cos to mind.
What kind of strange people are these? Even Team Rocket is coming after !
Matori suddenly snapped back to reality, her expression turning serious.
"This isn't the right place... If you don't mind, may I accompany you to your residence?"
Although Team Rocket had legitimate businesses in Touran, this wasn't the appropriate setting for negotiations.
Choosing a familiar location for the opponent was also Matori's way of showing sincerity in her recruitnt efforts.
Natsu was taken aback.
Bringing Giovanni's secretary ho?!
How did this situation get so weird?
"You want to join Team Rocket, don't you?" Natsu said calmly.
"Not a chance. Give it up."
Matori's heart skipped a beat.
She held a high position in Team Rocket but rarely made public appearances.
This ti, she had infiltrated Touran under a false identity, believing she had hidden herself well.
So how did he see through so easily?
Or had other organizations' intelligence networks already penetrated Team Rocket's inner circle?
Matori's heart raced, and her tone grew more respectful.
"Yes, that is the purpose of my visit."
Natsu let out a long sigh.
I'm just an ordinary content creator in the gaming section.
Even though Team Rocket has legitimate enterprises... joining an evil organization for no reason? That's just crazy.
"Please leave," Natsu said, picking up his grocery basket.
"I still need to go ho and cook."
"Haunter!"
Haunter waved at Matori, humming a cheerful tune at the thought of a warm dinner.
Matori fell silent, watching Natsu's retreating figure with the grocery basket in hand. The image of a reclusive master suddenly appeared in her mind.
"Lord Natsu!" Matori called out. "We can discuss the specific rewards!"
Natsu's eyebrow twitched, but he continued walking without a word.
"You won't be forced to join."
Natsu carried the grocery basket, his expression unchanged.
"You'll still receive a salary!"
Not joining Team Rocket and getting paid for it?!
In the night, Matori watched as the handso Natsu-sensei approached, feeling a bit nervous.
Natsu handed the grocery basket to Matori and said, "Hold this for now. Let's talk as we walk."
...
The security guard, an old man, was yawning in his booth.
In the dim light of the night, he saw two figures approaching and muttered in disapproval, "This is the second one! Young people these days, instead of becoming Trainers, they ss around with relationships. Such a waste!"
Natsu-sensei's residence was a bit old, but perhaps that was part of his disguise.
Matori thought to herself, her face showing a hint of respect.
"Excuse ," Matori said, stepping inside in her knee-length skirt and removing her high heels.
Natsu didn't say a word, his expression odd as he subtly took a step back.
Matori's face turned bright red.
Was that step back really necessary?
Such a small action, yet it hurt so much?
"Eevee!!" Eevee rolled around on the couch in dissatisfaction.
Squirtle had already withdrawn into its shell, sulking.
"Haunter!" Haunter, however, didn't seem to mind and even licked its Toxic Orb a couple of tis.
"Maybe... I should just stay outside," Matori said softly.
"Sure," Natsu replied, relieved.
Matori: ???
Wait, wasn't that just a polite gesture?
But since she had already said it, Matori bit her lip and stood outside, speaking humbly, "Although Lord Giovanni said it wasn't necessary, I believe it's important to explain his vision..."
Considering the possibility of getting paid for doing nothing, Natsu endured the rambling, occasionally nodding in Perfunctory.
Matori's speech grew faster, her face flushed with excitent.
Natsu frowned, fanning his nose.
Instantly, Matori deflated like a wilted plant.
"Next, I'll outline the conditions Lord Giovanni has proposed..."
Natsu-sensei perked up.
Seeing Matori's dejected expression, Natsu comforted her, "I think I can understand so of it..."
"Really?" Matori's eyes lit up.
Natsu nodded thoughtfully.
Giovanni was a man of pure intentions.
Compared to Archie's "Chaotic Evil," Giovanni's evil followed a certain order.
Like the opposite of Red, yet sharing similarities with Red's ideals...
The Viridian Forest only bestowed its blessings on those who deserved them.
Boss Giovanni, who had earned the forest's approval, could be said to possess a unique kind of gentleness...
"I admire Giovanni," Natsu said with a smile. "He deserves to be called Boss Giovanni by everyone."
Matori's eyes welled up with tears.
No wonder... Lord Giovanni sent all this way to recruit Natsu-sensei.
Trainers are drawn to each other.
Perhaps there's sothing in Natsu-sensei that resonates with Lord Giovanni.
Matori cleared her throat. "As for your welfare, here's the deal."
"If you agree to join Team Rocket, your title will be Instructor, on par with the Three Executives."
Matori continued, "You'll receive benefits like insurance, shares in our legitimate enterprises, and authority over personnel changes..."
"You won't need to be on standby. Just continue uploading your strategy videos."
"Strictly speaking, this isn't even considered being an official mber of Team Rocket, but this was personally decided by Lord Giovanni."
Matori adjusted her glasses, speaking seriously. "There's no risk involved. All you need to do is agree."
Natsu fell into deep thought.
No obligations, only benefits—it was undeniably tempting.
But Natsu had always believed that debts of gratitude were the hardest to repay.
With Giovanni's charisma, Natsu-sensei might end up being sold out while still counting the money.
"You're testing an Executive with this?" Natsu sneered.
"What kind of Executive wouldn't pass such a test?"
Matori was montarily stunned, thinking to herself, Well, the Kanto Region almost fell because of it...
"There's also an annual bonus..." Matori added after so thought.
"Executives receive over 5 million Pokémon Coins."
Natsu suddenly coughed.
Matori's face showed a hint of regret.
Was it... still too little?
In Team Rocket's pri, the bonuses were at least seven figures.
Natsu's expression turned strange.
Although Natsu had the confidence to earn 5 million Pokémon Coins through his work, getting it for free...
The sheer audacity of this "golden offer" left Natsu sowhat stunned.
"Let think about it," Natsu said after a pause.
"You can leave now."
Since there were no additional conditions, Matori had fulfilled her mission by delivering the offer.
The terms were simple:
Natsu would continue posting videos and enjoy Team Rocket's privileges and bonuses.
Even if the International Police arrested Team Rocket, Natsu-sensei wouldn't be implicated in the slightest.
Though tempted, Natsu-sensei stroked his chin, deciding to seek advice from a higher authority first.
Matori took her leave.
As she glanced back at the closed door, recalling the night's events, Matori murmured, "As expected... of a Trainer worthy of Lord Giovanni's attention."
...
Natsu crossed his arms, deep in thought.
Suddenly, he sniffed the air, his expression turning odd.
Maybe I should call a cleaning service tomorrow... for a Defog or sothing...
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