Chapter 78 - 78: The Three Executives of Team Rocket
A massive cargo ship sailed across the vast ocean, with a thick column of white smoke rising from its tall smokestack, giving it the appearance of solitary smoke in a desert.
At the ship's bow, a young man with black hair and clothing leaned against the railing, tilting his body slightly forward, his hair freely waving in the sea breeze. The humid air provided a feeling of great comfort.
Beside the young man, perched on the railing, was a crow-like Pokémon, completely black, with sharp eyes gazing intently at the horizon.
This young man and his Pokémon were none other than Cain and Murkrow.
After the last trial, Cain's results had left Umbra quite satisfied, so as agreed, he pulled him out of Judgment Island early.
This cargo ship belonged to Team Rocket, and it delivered supplies to Judgment Island every month. With Umbra's permission, Cain boarded the ship to return.
Although in his previous life he had left Judgment Island once, this time, unlike before, he could clearly see the return route from the cargo ship.
Cain realized that the location of Judgment Island was on the maritime border between the Kanto and Johto regions.
"How does it feel? Even though you've been away for less than a month, doesn't it feel like you've been far from civilization for a long time?"
Just as Cain and Murkrow looked toward the horizon, a slightly hoarse voice sounded from behind.
Umbra emerged from the cargo hold and walked onto the deck, approaching Cain and leaning on the railing alongside him.