Chapter 87 The Capture Operation, and Another Divine
Beast Volcano.
Led by Yamato and Kosaburo, the other four were busy operating various equipment, each utilizing their own expertise.
"Captain Yamato, the detection equipment has penetrated to a depth of 300 meters inside the volcano and detected the target rapidly recovering using fire-attribute energy."
"The jamming equipment is functioning normally, the energy source data is stable, the target hasn't detected us, and it's seriously injured."
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The reports from his subordinates filled his ears. Yamato, one hand on his hip, stared intently at the continuously flowing lava ahead.
"Kosaburo, how are your preparations going?" Suddenly, Yamato looked at Kosaburo, exuding a mature and sophisticated aura.
After operating the instruments for a while, Kosaburo said, "The energy absorption device is stable, the capture net is in place, and the capture plan can be implemented at any time."
"Very good! It seems those guys aren't all talk and no action; they're somewhat useful." Yamato nodded and then said to another person, "We've wasted enough time; it's about time to wrap things up. Prepare the high-voltage shock to force it out."
"Yes, Captain Yamato." Upon hearing this, the extra immediately took action, controlling the instruments in front of him.
Under the control of the computer commands, the special umbrella-shaped device that had been stationary to the side activated, not only taking off but also quickly arriving directly above the crater.
The movement of the core activated the thirty-six metal needles surrounding the crater.
A dazzling golden flash of electricity appeared, and the thirty-six currents shot out from the needles, converging on the umbrella-shaped device. In just a brief moment, it was like a golden net covering the entire crater.
"Energy reserve 10%...20%...30%..."
As the electronic voice sounded, until the energy reserve reached 100%, an incredibly thick high-voltage electric shock shot out from the umbrella-shaped core device and blasted directly into the crater.
This power was at least in the tens of millions of volts, or at least exceeded a million. A mournful
,
harsh bird cry suddenly echoed from below the crater.
Immediately afterward, a terrifying fire aura shot into the sky, causing the entire Lamp Volcano to erupt again.
The earth shook, lava spewed forth, but the Lamp Volcano, having already erupted, had clearly reached its limit, and the power it unleashed was limited.
"Hmph! Even if you are the God of Fire, what can you do against human technology? You still cannot withstand it." Yamato spoke with an arrogant air.
Beside him, Kosaburo and the others were on high alert, fearing any unforeseen events.
"Boom!!!"
At the same time, a dense pillar of flame propelled the powerful high-voltage current upwards.
Unfortunately, the power of the flame was ultimately limited; it could only neutralize the high-voltage current, unable to damage the core equipment.
However, the counterattack didn't stop there. The next second, a huge figure rushed forward—it was Moltres.
Injured and trapped, it now intended to break through the barrier and leave this dangerous place.
For Moltres, having lived here for countless years, it never imagined that one day humans would come knocking and forcibly capture it.
As a legendary bird, one of the three legendary birds of the Kanto region, it had its pride; it accepted challenges, but it would never allow itself to be desecrated.
"Finally not hiding like a coward anymore? Too bad it's too late now. Increase the power of the electric grid to its limit," Yamato ordered seriously.
Hearing this, the group hurriedly acted.
'Caw—Ooh!!!' Moltres completely disregarded the barrier.
It felt powerful enough that even if the current harmed it, it could never trap it.
But soon, it paid the price for this contempt.
Forcibly breaking through the electric grid's restraints caused it a huge backlash; the mere touch caused it immense pain and paralysis.
Everyone was overjoyed at successfully suppressing Moltres.
Previously, they weren't entirely certain the electric grid could suppress Moltres, but now that Moltres truly couldn't break through, it meant everything they had done was effective. All that's left to do is exhaust Moltres's stamina.
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Halfway up the mountain.
The four people who had been guarding this spot heard the explosion coming from the summit, and their expressions changed slightly.
"Big Sister, it seems the capture operation has already begun on the summit." One of them yawned, perked up, and said.
With him leading the way, the other two followed suit.
"I thought Moltres from the Kanto region would be much stronger, but it turns out it's only this strong."
"It's all thanks to Big Sister, her strength is formidable, she can even defeat Moltres. In my opinion, those so-called captains and officers of Team Rocket are all useless."
The woman in the lead didn't listen to the two's flattery at all.
"Don't let your guard down. Putting aside Moltres, don't forget our real purpose for coming to Mount Lantern! Hopefully, the data we collected earlier wasn't wrong, otherwise this trip will have been a waste." As she spoke, the woman began to work, her equipment scanning the underground of this area.
It wasn't for Moltres, nor was it simply to help Team Rocket; there was a more important goal.
Clearly, the conversation revealed that they weren't Team Rocket, but rather another organization.
Their assistance in capturing Moltres was solely due to their other objective underground.
...
Meanwhile,
in the sky, Xia Mu and Mewtwo had unknowingly arrived above Mount Lantern. They
had not only witnessed Team Rocket's actions but also confirmed the situation. The two
, one human and one beast, remained hidden in the air, invisible to the naked eye unless scanned by special equipment.
"Should we intervene?" Mewtwo asked Xia Mu.
Xia Mu didn't answer immediately, only nodding slightly, pondering.
Moltres—he had originally intended to capture it, and this was now presented to him.
However, the situation was somewhat complicated.
Team Rocket had caused such a commotion to capture Moltres; what was their purpose? Was it simply to capture a legendary Pokémon for research? Or...?
"Besides Moltres, there's another energy source underground, no weaker than Moltres," Mewtwo added, causing Xia Mu to pause slightly.
"Power comparable to Moltres? Could there be another Moltres down there?" Xia Mu asked in surprise.
Mewtwo shook his head, indicating that it wasn't.
This made Xia Mu even more curious.
"Not Moltres? Yet it lives underground in a volcano. Ordinary Pokémon don't have that kind of survival ability..." he murmured, quickly recalling Pokémon that fit the description.
Soon, a figure appeared, and Xia Mu used Aura to simulate an image and transmit it to Mewtwo.
"That's right, it's this Pokémon." Mewtwo saw the image Xia Mu transmitted and nodded.
"Really... I didn't expect that Mount Lantern not only has a Moltres, but also a Heatran. This guy's strength is among the top of the legendary Pokémon. The only drawback is that it can't fly." Xia Mu said.
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PS: Some Pokémon calls will be standardized, such as Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno, which will use the official translations from the Pokémon Encyclopedia.
Below are the accompanying images. Other calls will be used later, which may be quite inaccurate, so please don't criticize me. After all, some sounds are too difficult to replace with words.
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