Accompanied by Sabrina, Natsui arrived at Silph Co.
The streets were bustling with traffic, and the building's facade had long been repaired. If one hadn't experienced it firsthand, no one would have guessed that a fierce battle had taken place here, or that it had once been occupied by Team Rocket!
After passing through security, the two were led by a male secretary to the president's office on the top floor.
Visiting again, Natsui noticed that the security here had been significantly strengthened. Nearly every floor had armed security personnel patrolling with their Pokémon.
It seemed that the previous incident had made Silph Co. realize that they needed their own force to protect the company.
Knocking on the office door, the two once again met the president of Silph Co. in person.
He had a radiant complexion and looked full of energy, showing no signs of aging.
Seeing Natsui, the President was also very happy. He stood up and took two steps forward, smiling warmly, "Mr. Natsui, Miss Sabrina, welcome!"
"Mr. Silph, you're looking very well. Has something good happened?"
Mr. Silph shook hands with them amicably. With his rich experience, his eyes scanned over Natsui and Sabrina, and he seemed to have already noticed that the atmosphere between the two was a little different.
He chuckled, "Your presence here, for me, isn't that a good thing in itself!"
Look at that. Truly befitting a company president, his mastery of the art of language is superb!
Natsui turned and pointed to the two security guards standing outside the door, praising, "To be able to assemble such a well-trained security force in such a short time is truly impressive."
"It is not I who is impressive, but the money in my hands. In today's world, any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem at all!"
Mr. Silph laughed heartily, then changed the subject, "A few days ago, I saw the video of your battle with the giant Tentacruel online. To be honest, although your mask is very distinctive, I have to say, your gear is far too simple."
"Well..." Natsui said, embarrassed. "To be frank with you, sir, this can't really be considered gear. The mask was actually something I bought for 100 pokédollars after haggling at an arcade, and even the cape was just a raincoat I picked up off the ground."
"Oh?" Mr. Silph was taken aback. "Let me see your mask."
Natsui rummaged through his backpack, took out the Gengar mask, and handed it to Mr. Silph.
Mr. Silph felt it with his hands, a look of disdain on his face, "This won't do! Such poor-quality material is not worthy of my Silph Scope. Our Silph Co. has always been renowned for its high-tech products. As a friend, how can I let you continue to use such crude things!"
With that, he turned to the secretary and instructed, "Go to the equipment department right now and have them create a new mask and cloak. Oh, right, bring our latest set of outdoor products as well."
The secretary acknowledged the order and turned to leave.
"Is this really okay?" Natsui hesitated. "Won't it be too much of an expense?"
"It's no problem." Mr. Silph waved his hand dismissively. "Compared to the kindness you've shown me, these few things are utterly insignificant."
The three chatted for a while longer.
And upon learning that Natsui had not yet used the Master Ball, Mr. Silph smiled with even more satisfaction.
"This Master Ball is no small matter. It certainly cannot be used lightly. Remember, you must use it at a critical moment to capture the most critical Pokémon!"
"Don't worry," Natsui nodded. "I will use it with caution."
Since Mr. Silph still had business to attend to, Natsui and Sabrina didn't want to disturb him further. They tactfully took their leave and went to a lounge on a lower floor.
And here, it just so happened to be the very room where he and Sabrina had hidden in the locker to evade Team Rocket!
Sinking into the sofa, Natsui remarked with emotion, "The Team Rocket attack last time, it's still so vivid in my mind even now."
But Sabrina, looking at that very locker, seemed to recall something and let out a soft, slightly shy "Mmm."
Glancing at Natsui, she asked, "After you leave here, where will you go next?"
"To challenge the Viridian Gym, of course," Natsui said. "I heard that after Giovanni fled, Agatha temporarily took over as the Gym Leader, and the type there has changed from Normal to Ghost. Although Agatha won't be easy to beat, it's the last badge left. I have to defeat her no matter what."
Sabrina asked again, "Then after you get eight badges, will you challenge the League?"
"That's right, why?"
Hearing this, Natsui looked at Sabrina with some surprise. It was the natural order of things: after finishing the gyms, one would challenge the League competition. This was all pointless conversation; having been a Gym Leader for so many years, it was impossible for her not to know.
Sure enough, Sabrina continued, "So after the League, what are your plans?"
After thinking for a moment, Natsui said, "After that, I suppose it'll be time to leave Kanto and continue my journey in other regions."
"Leave Kanto?" Sabrina pondered, then nodded gently. "I see."
Before Natsui could understand what she meant, the secretary arrived at the lounge carrying a case.
He opened the case and took out many items from within.
A windbreaker, track pants, sneakers, a belt, knee pads, wrist guards, a backpack, and so on. This set of gear practically gave Natsui a complete makeover.
The secretary introduced, "These are our company's latest products. This windbreaker alone is made from a special material that is not only fireproof, waterproof, and wear-resistant, but it also can't be easily cut even with a knife."
Natsui picked up the jacket. It was not only soft and comfortable but also quite stylish.
Since it had come to this, he didn't stand on ceremony. He went to the changing room on the side and put on the new outfit.
It had to be said that clothes make the man. Natsui himself was quite handsome, and after the change of clothes, he looked even more athletic, exuding a youthful vitality.
While it might not be enough to charm countless girls, when he appeared before Sabrina again, there was an extra hint of admiration in her gaze.
Just then, a researcher walked into the room holding a brand-new mask.
And this new mask, although still in the shape of a Gengar, had many changes.
First was the material, which had changed from the previous plastic to a thin and light alloy, gleaming with a faint luster.
It looked more high-end, and also more sturdy and durable.
Next were its eyes. The original glass lenses had been replaced with the Silph Scope. While looking at ordinary things, there was still no change, but as soon as it involved mysterious things, their true forms would be revealed!
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