>>47352403The fact the league didn't even bother delaying after an intrusion and interruption from the fucking incredibly infamous Pokemon Yakuza and practically forced Ash to lose under conditions that would be called out for otherwise really shows that Giovanni had one hell of a hand in the Indigo government.
Genuinely wouldn't be surprised if the man had a hand directly as a direct spite move considering he still gave a shit about Pikachu at the time.