I, Xiao Mao, want to become a Pokémon Master!

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Chapter 59: Playing Pinball with Superpowers

"Great, I won 5000 game coins."

In just over ten minutes, Naz won 5000 game coins, taking a big step closer to her goal of 100,000.

"Let's switch to another machine." Xiao Mao wouldn't be so blatant as to try and take advantage of a pinball machine.

Naza played for more than ten minutes, and the people at the arcade hadn't found anything wrong yet. This shows that losing several thousand game coins on a pinball machine in a short time won't trigger any alarms or anything.

Xiao Mao felt the alarm was about to be triggered and he needed to quickly switch to another machine, otherwise, even if he kept trying to get as many pinballs as possible from one machine, there wouldn't be enough pinballs left.

Xiao Mao and Na Zi won 5000 game coins in each pinball machine and left, luckily there were many pinball machines here.

Xiao Mao and Na Zi only need 100,000 game coins. They can win 5000 game coins from each pinball machine, so they only need 20 machines. The most numerous machines in this arcade are pinball machines, with a total of 100 machines.

after an hour.

Xiao Mao was already holding a basket full of game coins, and there was another basket of game coins on the ground next to him, making a total of two baskets.

The two baskets of game coins added up to exactly 100,000 game coins.

The marbles you win on the pinball machine can be exchanged for game tokens directly inside the machine. You don't need to keep going to the counter to exchange them, otherwise, constantly going to exchange game tokens will arouse the suspicion of the staff.

"Naza, we can go now," said Xiao Mao.

"Is this really okay?"

Looking at the two large baskets of games, Naz felt a surge of apprehension. 100,000 game coins were equivalent to 10 million, which was probably enough to cover the arcade's monthly profits.

If the other party sees so much game currency, will they let them go?

"Don't worry, everything will be fine. Let's go."

"Ah."

Naz nodded.

So, the two of them, each carrying a basket, went to the counter at the arcade where they could exchange game tokens.

"Ah...guests, you've won so many game coins!!!" The pretty receptionist was stunned. In all her years working there, this was the first time she had ever seen someone win so many game coins at once.

“Yes, exchange two Eevee for me,” said Gary.

"Okay, but we need to count them; there are too many game coins."

"Then hurry up and order."

The receptionists all rushed over to count the game coins; with the help of the machine, they finished counting very quickly.

Just as the game coins were being counted, the pretty receptionist brought a woman dressed in a professional manager's uniform to the room.

The woman had short, flowing purple hair and wore round, black-rimmed glasses. She exuded a capable and efficient aura, making her a quintessential career woman.

"...Real bird!" Xiao Mao recognized who it was.

Makoto is Itagi's secretary. If she's here, does that mean Itagi is in the underground base?

"Hello, my name is Zhenyu, and I'm the manager of this arcade. I just watched the surveillance footage of two people playing pinball. You didn't lose once, and the pinballs always passed through the passage. Could you please explain why?" Zhenyu said.

Naz felt a chill run down her spine. She had been caught cheating, and she couldn't help but feel nervous. However, Naz's expression remained aloof, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

"Why else? It's just that I was lucky. So what? Does your arcade only allow customers to lose money, but not to win?" Xiao Mao retorted.

Makoto initially thought that Sabrina was the mastermind behind this, so he was somewhat taken aback when Shigeru came out to talk to her.

However, Xiao Mao's explanation was too far-fetched. Even if you're lucky, you can't expect the marbles to land in the correct lane every time. Does he think people are idiots?

"Of course not. In our arcade, there are winners and losers. If you win by luck, you can take the prize home. But if you win through some unknown means, our arcade will investigate thoroughly."

Towards the end, Makoto deliberately lowered his voice, clearly implying a warning.

"So you mean I cheated? Fine, let's call the police." Without another word, Xiao Mao took out his phone to call the police.

"Wait a minute," Masahiro immediately stopped him.

"What? You suspect me of cheating? Then just call the police."

Xiao Mao had an arrogant and smug attitude.

Makoto was furious. If the BOSS hadn't been in the underground base, she would have really wanted to call Officer Jenny over, but that was clearly impossible.

“I hope you can confess voluntarily. I’m letting it go this time because you’re young. But if things get serious, you’ll be the ones who suffer. Your parents will find out,” Zhenniao reminded him.

"Just tell me if you're going to exchange it or not. If you don't, I'll call the police. You have one minute to think about it," Xiao Mao said, ignoring him.

Real bird: (?へ?╬)...!

That brat is so stubborn.

But Shin-chan really couldn't do anything about Shigeru, and if they called the police, he would be a real nuisance to them.

"Manager Zhenyu, I have something to say to you." Just then, Xiaoli, who had previously received Xiaomao and the others, arrived.

Zhenniao was a little unhappy, feeling that Xiaoli didn't consider the occasion when she wanted to talk, but she still let Xiaoli speak.

"What do you want to say?" Masato asked.

Xiaoli leaned close to Daozhen Bird's ear and whispered something.

Masahiro's eyes widened in surprise as he looked at Shigeru with a shocked expression, while Xiaoli smiled and stepped aside.

Xiao Mao was also confused by the two of them. He didn't know what Xiao Li had said to Zhen Niao. Although Xiao Li was a greeter, this place was a Rocket Team property. Who knew if the greeter was actually a member of the Rocket Team?

The bird didn't say much more and turned to the ladies behind the counter, saying, "Give him two Eevee."

"Ah... yes!"

The ladies behind the counter were also taken aback, not understanding why the real bird would compromise, but since the real bird had spoken, they could only follow suit, running to the back room and taking out two Poké Balls to place on the counter.

"Here's your Eevee, sir." The young lady opened the Poké Ball and released two Eevee.

"Bah!"

"Ee-boo!"

Two Eevee creatures, resembling foxes with brown fur and large, oval-shaped tails, were released.

The two Eevee dogs weren't shy at all around the people, clearly indicating they were used to human contact and were most likely bred in a breeding center.

Ash knew that Team Rocket also had its own breeding center, and Eevee, a highly adaptable Pokémon, must be kept by Team Rocket. Raising an Eevee with the potential to become a Gym Leader wouldn't be difficult for Team Rocket.

Team Rocket even modifies Pokémon. For example, Yamato and Saburo received a special Hypno from Team Rocket's breeding center, which could directly manipulate targets by releasing hypnotic waves.

Chapter 60: Obtaining Eevee

【LV20 Eevee♂/Gym】

【LV20 Eevee♂/Gym】

Both Eevee are at a pretty high level and have the potential to become gym leaders.

Therefore, it seems that Team Rocket's breeding center must be quite famous in the Kanto region, and only high-level breeding centers can often breed Pokémon with Gym potential or higher.

Team Rocket has too many businesses. In addition to Pokémon-related businesses such as breeding centers, there are also Trainer Schools, Hospitals, and other businesses, forming a complete industrial chain.

However, the Giovanni in the anime world is too weak. He spends all his time trying to capture legendary spirits and use their power to rule the world.

Aside from successfully creating Mewtwo, Giovanni didn't accomplish much. Moreover, Team Rocket mobilized most of their forces to retrieve the escaped Mewtwo, but ultimately returned empty-handed.

Over time, this led to the Rockets accumulating massive debts, forcing them to sell off their assets to stay afloat. Eventually, they were even worse off than some second-rate organizations.

Therefore, the Rockets don't need to pay too much attention to it, because due to the limitations of Yoko Onoki's own abilities, the Rockets gradually declined under his leadership.

"Saria, you choose an Eevee," said Gary.

Sabrina stepped forward and looked at the two Eevee.

"Bah!"

“Bu-ee…!”

The two Eevee were overjoyed to learn that they had been traded for game coins, because the trainers who could trade for them were all wealthy and powerful, and good days were just around the corner.

"I'll choose this one."

Sabrina didn't look around much before choosing the Eevee that was closest to her.

Xiao Mao then chose the other one.

After they made their selections, the receptionist handed the Eevee Pokémon to Gary and Sabrina.

Since Gary's Pokémon inventory was full, he asked Sabrina to help him store his Pokémon while he teleported them to Professor Oak's lab and then brought back an Eevee.

"Mr. Shigeru, welcome back next time." Masato was no longer serious as before, but instead had a fawning expression, completely omitting the matter of cheating.

Xiao Mao glanced at Xiao Li, still very curious about what Xiao Li had said that had caused such a big change in Zhen Niao's attitude.

"If there are any rare Pokémon next time, I'll come again. I'm leaving now."

Having acquired Eevee, Shigeru didn't plan to linger and left the arcade with Sabrina.

...!

In the basement of the arcade.

"Boss, the matter above has been resolved." Masahiro reported to a man shrouded in shadow, who sat in an executive chair with his back to Masahiro.

"Is someone cheating?" A deep male voice came from the shadows.

“We didn’t catch them cheating, but the other party’s name is Shigeru Oki, Professor Oak’s grandson. We also copied the video of them playing pachinko, which might come in handy later,” Masato said.

"Professor Oak's grandson... has actually come here...!" The man turned his chair to face him, revealing his face; it was none other than Team Rocket's leader, Giovanni.

Professor Oak is a very famous professor, so he naturally has connections with the Kanto Alliance. The fact that Professor Oak's grandson came to visit him makes Giovanni suspect that Gary may have other motives.

"Boss, please rest assured, the other party is just a child. He probably just wants Eevee and has no other intentions," said Makoto.

"I hope so. I've been telling people at other bases to be careful lately."

"Is there any action needed to be taken against Xiao Shigeru?"

"No need," Banmu waved his hand.

Giovanni didn't intend to harm Gary, after all, Professor Oak was a very important figure in the Pokémon League, and if something happened to his grandson, it would definitely alert the League investigators.