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The battle between Thunder Roar and Ai Lian also ended shortly after. The evolved Krookodile's firepower was too fierce. Even the agile Meowth was no match for Krookodile, who was bombarded by Krookodile's long-range attacks and suffered considerable damage.
The final battle was also temporarily halted due to Commander Fierce Wolf, Red, and Green's hasty departure. The challengers all whispered to each other. The first and second places would be decided between Qingwu and Ai Lian.
Only Ai Lian's subordinates vaguely knew that Ai Lian had already defected to Qingwu. The final result was very obvious: Qingwu would ascend to the throne of the first challenger.
Many people in the arena became excited again. Lan Ling was crippled, Kuraki collapsed from illness. The two strongest team leaders both fell, leaving them leaderless. Why not defect to the strongest, Qingwu?
Although they thought this way, these people were all sly individuals who wouldn't show their thoughts on their faces.
"Commander Kuraki." Commander Fierce Wolf, Red, and Green hurriedly rushed to Commander Fierce Wolf's office at the training base. Commander Kuraki was sitting on Commander Fierce Wolf's boss chair, watching the matches in the square.
"This trial has found a few good prospects. We need to focus on training them." Commander Kuraki said concisely.
"Yes, we found a few good prospects this time. Our secret department has accepted them. It just so happens that we suffered heavy losses last time, Commander Kuraki. You agreed to my request to let me choose candidates first," Cong Li said smoothly, following Commander Kuraki's words.
"Cough, cough," Commander Kuraki coughed.
"Hmm, besides Qingwu, I have an important task for him. You can choose anyone else." Commander Kuraki looked directly at Cong Li's envious little eyes. At such an old age, he was still so envious, making it hard for Commander Kuraki to look at him directly. It was a bit eye-stinging.
"So that's settled. As compensation, the top three this time can choose one of the three starter Pokémon. The first place directly becomes a captain, and the second and third places become deputy captains." Commander Kuraki's words were decisive.
Suddenly, his communicator rang, and after connecting, the sound of an explosion came from inside.
"Commander Kuraki, something's wrong. Psychic-type is out of control and is now causing massive destruction in the research institute. Hurry, ah!" With a scream, the communicator immediately hung up. It seemed something bad had happened in the research institute.
"So that's settled. I have an urgent matter to deal with. Later, I will transmit the mission to you, Cong Li. This way, Qingwu will be an unofficial member of the secret department and not under your management, but he will be part of the secret department's roster." Commander Kuraki thought for a moment and gave a compromise solution.
Only then did Cong Li's expression improve, and his envy lessened.
"Then the second and third places will be ours for the secret department," Cong Lion said loudly.
"Oh, right. These are the rewards for the top three this time. The three starter Pokémon of the Kanto region." Commander Kuraki pulled out three Poké Balls the size of ping pong balls from his jacket's inner pocket and threw them to Cong Li.
Then, Commander Kuraki hurriedly left with his secretary, rushing to the Rocket Team's secret base laboratory.
"What a pity, Qingwu, such a good prospect. If he had joined the secret department and received our true teachings, he would have been the next secret department leader," Cong Li said with some regret, clutching the three Poké Balls.
"Continue the competition. We're about to decide the final results." The three returned to the square.
Commander Fierce Wolf announced that the competition would continue. Qingwu and Ai Lian stood on the competition field. Qingwu released Zubat, and Ai Lian released Krookodile.
The two sides fought fiercely for a full hour. Finally, after Krookodile exhausted its stamina, it was knocked down by Zubat. Qingwu became the first place in this trial.
"The first and second places have appeared. Next, it's time to decide the third place." Commander Fierce Wolf was about to call for Kuraki.
A Rocket Team member ran over to Commander Fierce Wolf and whispered something.
"Cough, cough, we received the latest news: Kuraki, due to an old illness flaring up, is unable to compete and directly forfeits. Therefore, congratulations to Thunder Roar for winning third place." Commander Fierce Wolf's voice echoed throughout the arena.
Everyone present let out gasps of surprise and awe, marveling at the top three.
"Qingwu, although the top three have been decided, the rewards for this trial are for the top five. Kuraki forfeited his claim to third place, but he is also among the top four, so Kuraki is directly ranked fourth. Fifth place will be decided among Saint, Love Charm, Ai Weisi, and Lan Ling."
This was another four people vying for one spot. After two rounds of competition, Ai Weisi defeated Lan Ling, and then narrowly lost to Love Charm's subordinate.
Commander Fierce Wolf looked at Lan Ling, who had been defeated, with fierce eyes, knowing that Lan Ling was basically crippled.
If a Rocket Team member would give up on themselves because of such a small matter, and their personality was so poor, even the four commanders wouldn't spend a lot of effort to train them.
At this point, the top five challengers were all selected.
"These are the rewards for the first to fifth place." Qingwu and the others all received a blank, unnamed card, a forged Alliance ID card, and a red Rocket Team badge.
Qingwu's badge had three stripes, representing the mark of a Captain. Ai Lian and Thunder Roar's badges only had two stripes, representing the mark of a Deputy Captain.
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"That's strange, I remember Commander Fierce Wolf said that only the first place could get the position of Captain. How do I, as second place, also have it?" Ai Lian was somewhat confused.
This was a blessing from above. To be promoted from squad leader to captain, one had to complete countless missions to get promoted.
Moreover, the resources for a squad leader and a captain were not the same. A squad leader could recruit over ten people to form a small squad, while a captain had greater authority and could recruit three squad leaders.
In other words, they could have more people under them. As for a great captain, they could command even more personnel.
"This trial has ended. You will have three days to rest. After three days, a special plane will fly directly from the trial island to Rocket Team headquarters. There, you will be assigned to various Rocket Team squads. Congratulations on your graduation!" Commander Fierce Wolf revealed a brilliant smile.
"Qingwu, Ai Lian, Thunder Roar, come here!"
Commander Fierce Wolf watched as Qingwu and the others were about to leave, then quickly stopped Qingwu.
"These are top-quality starter Pokémon provided by the Leader, as rewards for the top three this time." Cong Li took out three Poké Balls and handed them to Qingwu.
Qingwu took them smoothly and activated the Poké Balls for system scanning with a curious look.
Pokémon: Snivy (Green)
Gender: Female
Level: 5
Type: Grass
Ability: Contrary
Basic Skills: Tackle, Leer, Vine Whip, Wrap, Growth, Leaf Blade, Grass Knot, Absorb.
Hereditary Skill: Grassy Terrain.
Taught Skills: Sunny Day, Protect, Solar Beam, Grass Knot, Flash, Energy Ball, Leaf Storm.
Pokémon: Tepig (Green)
Gender: Male
Level: 5
Type: Fire
Ability: Thick Fat
Basic Skills: Tackle, Tail Whip, Ember, Odor Sleuth, Flame Charge.
Hereditary Skill: Blaze.
Taught Skills: Sleep Talk, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Protect, Sunny Day, Rock Smash.
Pokémon: Oshawott (Green)
Gender: Male
Level: 5
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Basic Skills: Tail Whip, Water Gun, Focus Energy, Razor Shell.
Hereditary Skill: Aqua Jet.
Taught Skills: Rain Dance, Ice Beam, Scald, Swords Dance, Surf, Dive.
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