It was obvious that the person was very reluctant.
But Naihe had no choice, the situation was tougher than people, and either the Crystal Team's leadership wasn't around or refused to come, leaving him to rely on Baimu.
He had no choice but to hold his nose and agree.
What else could he do?
Could he retreat? Failing to take this district quickly has already counted as incompetence. Retreating now would probably mean spending the rest of his life mining in the Underground City.
After swallowing the Evil Dog Team, the Quicksand Team was undoubtedly full of talent, at least not lacking in members like him.
And under Baimu's command, experienced Quicksand Team Members and peripheral team members quickly took control, although many were dissatisfied, no one dared to speak up as soon as they saw Baimu and the Aggron.
The two-meter-tall beast was intimidating just by standing there; not only humans, even common Pokémon dared not meet its gaze.
At this time.
The sky had begun to gradually darken.
The loudspeaker was set up again, releasing constant noise.
"Don't make meaningless resistance, surrender early, we have hot meals, hot water supplies, and medical coverage here!"
"Our Quicksand Team guarantees not to infringe on your personal safety or personal property!"
"Your companions have already surrendered!"
The magical sound drilling into the ears and the noisy scenery revitalized the previously lifeless Crystal Team troops.
Baimu routinely took Otsuka to the highest point of the district, this time with several Evil Dog Team Members for direct persuasion to avoid the Pokémon wasting energy.
Unexpectedly, the vantage point was unguarded, and they easily stood at the highest spot in the district.
"Isn't that over there another top cadre's territory?"
He pointed in a direction, and in the dim light, he could clearly see many fluorescent Bosozoku circling around there.
"Yes, it's Kojelo's territory."
An Evil Dog Team Member quickly responded, while others were internally annoyed for missing the chance.
"I see, they were all allowed through..."
Baimu murmured softly.
The district managed by the Crystal Team was connected to the last top cadre of the Evil Dog Team, Kojelo's territory. For those small organizations wanting to come here, they must pass through Kojelo's turf.
But without the latter's approval, how could they pass smoothly?
"Originally, Liu Ge wanted to probe Kojelo, didn't expect the tables to turn this time."
Baimu shook his head and looked playfully at the Evil Dog Team Members, "Speaking of which, why didn't the Evil Dog Team Members trapped there retreat to Kojelo's territory? At this point, it's clear they can't win, right?"
"No, no way. Kojelo and Luo Qi have a bad relationship; our past with the Lu Qi Team would only lead us to be stripped of Pokémon and thrown into the mines to dig until we die, and our families too."
Someone said gloomily.
Ah.
Internal conflicts similar to the Quicksand Team's.
Baimu knew that where there were people, there were struggles, but hearing that these forces almost universally engage in internal strife was somewhat exasperating.
"Very well."
He looked at the Evil Dog Team Members, "Now I have an arduous task for you, go persuade the remaining Evil Dog Team Members guarding here, tell them the truth, tell them their leader is finished."
The Evil Dog Team Members looked at each other, no one dared to accept this job.
They clearly knew that if they encountered Luo Qi's ardent supporters, they would be torn apart.
"Succeed in persuading them, and you'll be under my wing from here on out. I can't speak for anything else, but in the Quicksand Team, no one dares to bully me, and naturally no one will bully you or your families. Do you understand?"
Baimu coaxed, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, do you know why I chose you from so many captives? Because I believe you have talents that other Evil Dog Team Members lack; do you want to be underlings for life?"
It seemed that just words weren't persuasive enough.
He waved to Otsuka, who immediately took a stack of money out of his backpack and placed it in front of them, "I know you don't like hearing vague talk, so the money can be given to you first, but understand that the future is fought for!"
Just as he finished speaking.
"—I'll go!"
"I'll go too!"
They rushed to grab the money, then turned with determined expressions towards the deeper parts of the district.
After they left, Otsuka spoke with some worry, "Is it okay? Won't they take the money and run?"
"As long as one or two follow my orders, it won't be considered a failure."
Baimu wasn't a thought reader for the Evil Dog Team Members, didn't know what they were thinking, he could only apply power wherever possible.
Leave the rest to fate.
"Let's go, next we'll take care of another matter."
Baimu went downstairs, quickly finding the squad leader with remaining combat strength, "Follow me, I can stop those small organizations from harassing us anymore."
"Me?"
The squad leader looked around, pointed at himself.
"Who else, how much combat strength is left here besides you, or do you want me to go alone?" Baimu raised an eyebrow slightly, "Wishful thinking or you're capable of wishful thinking."
"But..."
"No but, now I'm the boss, either listen to me, or I'll let them keep harassing us, choose for yourself."
He looked at the squad leader, his penetrating gaze immediate made them give in.
"Alright."
"Very good."
Baimu smiled.
Taking away the last leader left by the Crystal Team, everything was easy once Liu Ge's other squad leaders arrived.
The Crystal Team might not value this place, but the Sand Group does, that's enough.
——
At the border of Kojelo's territory and Luo Qi's territory.
It was noisy here at the moment, with the sound of motorcycle engines, music, and shouts rising and falling.
But soon.
The deafening background music faded away.
"What? Crystal Team came to reinforce? Who?"
A rooster-headed Bosozoku frowned, solemnly looking at the panicked subordinates under his command.
"The sky was too dark to see clearly, just saw he had a fast-flying yellow Pokémon, and swished, Faqi cracked!"
The two survivors who had previously clashed with Baimu and others couldn't name the Crystal Team reinforcements.
Until another group returned.
"Boss! It's 'Demon Wood'!" someone shouted.
With the mention of this name, the roar of engines and shouting began to quiet.
To second-tier forces like the Quicksand Team and Evil Dog Team, cadres were merely mid-level, but to the Bosozoku, someone with cadre-level power like Baimu was someone to look up to.
"Impossible! Demon Wood isn't on bad terms with the Crystal Team!"
The rooster-headed guy's first reaction was disbelief, but it didn't take long before he couldn't deny it.
Because Baimu had already brought people close to their side.
Could only be two or three dozen people and yet gave the feeling of a hundred-man brigade.
Of course.
Everybody's focus was on Baimu in the lead.
The Bosozoku saw him and retreated with their bikes, making the rooster-headed guy quite embarrassed.
"What are you afraid of! Behind us is Kojelo's turf, will Demon Wood really dare provoke Kojelo?" shouted the rooster-headed guy, rallying those around him.
And Baimu, having successfully approached, saw this bunch of young bikers amidst the ghostly flames, instinctively reached for his Pokeball.
"Demon——"
"Wait!"
Before he finished, the rooster-headed suddenly exclaimed.
"Wait my foot, Fairy Wind!"
Baimu wasn't in the mood to jabber with this lot, and Mawile in the sidecar soared forward abruptly!
Meanwhile.
Halfway through Mawile's flight, the massive jaws on its nape opened to reveal a Pokeball.
Bang!
The Pokeball opened, and Chansey landed while her eyes glowed with a blue light.
"Gravity!"
Boom——!!
The invisible force field acted on those hoverbikes, instantly causing the floating part to adhere tightly to the ground, unable to lift anymore.