Following Natsui's gaze, Masa and the others beside him also saw the four Team Rocket Executives.
"Who are you people!?" Masa demanded loudly. "How dare you attack us, the Fuchsia Biker Gang!? Are you tired of living!?"
Lance glanced at him disdainfully. "The Fuchsia Biker Gang? What a pathetic organization. Team Rocket is conducting business here. All irrelevant personnel should leave immediately!"
"Team Rocket!?"
Hearing this name, Masa's bravado instantly deflated. He turned and whispered to Misa, "Hey, Sis, these guys say they're from Team Rocket. Does that mean they're from the same group as 'Big Sis Jessie of the Chains' and 'Big Bro James of the Training Wheels'?"
Misa nodded. "That should be right."
"Then what do we do?" Masa asked.
"We hide, of course." Misa gestured toward Natsui with her eyes. "They're a terrorist organization, you know? Didn't you hear they're here to cause trouble for that guy? We shouldn't get involved. Let's get out of here, quick!"
"But..." Masa hesitated. "This is our turf, after all. And they destroyed our bicycle. We have to settle that score..."
"Idiot!" Misa smacked Masa hard on the forehead and quickly pulled him aside. "Why are you worrying about such trivial things at a time like this? Can't you see how vicious they look?! Let's go, now!"
Natsui paid no attention to the siblings' argument, instead watching the four executives calmly.
"It's rare to see all four of you executives gathered here. Are you on a group tour or something?"
"You managed to dodge that last attack. It seems you're quite lucky." The four, led by Archer, leaped down from the high bridge beam, landing steadily on the road. "We're here today, naturally, to avenge the destruction of our base!"
"Revenge? Why would you come looking for me for that?" Natsui spread his hands. "You should be looking for the International Police, or maybe the Elite Four. After all, they were the ones who organized that operation. I was just a small fry in all of it."
Operation?
The Elite Four!?
The International Police!!?
The destruction of a base!!!?
Hearing these incredible terms spoken so casually left Masa and the others completely shocked.
They looked at each other in disbelief. This was on a completely different level from their petty biker gang squabbles!
And who on earth was this man? For four Team Rocket Executives to come seeking revenge against him!?
The flames of gossip burned brightly in their hearts. They decided not to leave after all, instead hiding far in the back, hoping to hear even more explosive news!
Ariana crossed her arms, her tone sinister. "Of course we'll go after them. In fact, we already have. You... you're just one of our targets!"
"Oh?" Natsui's brow furrowed. "So you're saying no one can escape your grasp?"
"It's good that you understand!" Ariana laughed wildly. "But you alone have interfered with our plans multiple times. It's gotten to the point where Lord Giovanni himself has given the order to crush you before you become a bigger threat!"
Hearing this, Natsui understood the situation completely.
It seems this battle is inevitable!
If he were to run, the sea was right behind him. He could summon Zapdos and escape over the water.
But these guys had come prepared and would surely give chase. And since Giovanni himself had issued the order, they would never give up unless he defeated them and made them feel the pain of that defeat!
I have to defeat them here!!
At this thought, Natsui's gaze sharpened, and he slowly reached for his waist.
"Oh?" Archer watched him mockingly. "Not planning to run?"
"Run?" Natsui shook his head. "Where could I run? You'd just keep hounding me."
"Haha, so you're not a fool after all!" Lambda chuckled. "In that case, I can finally repay the 'kindness' you showed me on the S.S. Anne!"
With that, they each sent out their Pokémon.
In the next second, a Magmar, a Houndoom, an Arbok, a Murkrow, a Zubat, and a Weezing appeared, completely blocking the path forward.
Just as Natsui was about to take out his Poké Balls, he seemed to remember something and glanced at Masa and the others, who were peeking at them sneakily from a distance.
Whatever. At a time like this, I can't worry about that!
He flung his arm, releasing his own Pokémon simultaneously.
Gardevoir, Gyarados, Jolteon, Charmeleon, Wartortle, and Ivysaur appeared, facing down their enemies, ready for battle!
Slowly scanning Natsui's Pokémon, Archer smiled. "Not sending out that Zapdos and Haunter of yours?"
A powerful roar echoed as a dark shadow flashed by and landed in front of Archer.
It was his Tyranitar. It was the one that had attacked Natsui just moments ago!
Natsui took a mask from his backpack and put it on his face. He then reached for his two Ultra Balls, but only took out one.
"Against so many of you, how could I possibly hold back? Of course, I'm going all out and using all my trump cards!!"
Saying this, he threw the Poké Ball with all his might. As a flash of light burst forth, Zapdos soared into the sky with a beat of its wings, appearing before everyone's eyes!
Seeing the Gengar mask and Zapdos, Masa and the others behind him stared with their mouths wide open!
"S-Sis! Am I seeing things? Isn't... isn't that the trainer who went viral online a while ago!?"
"I think it really is him..." Misa's eyes widened as she murmured, "I can't believe it. The guy we just battled... is actually the Masked Man!?"
With things having developed to this point, there was no need for any more pointless talk. It was unclear who made the first move, but with a series of angry roars, the Pokémon were already locked in battle!
On one side, Psychic, Water Gun, Hydro Pump, Flamethrower, Razor Leaf, and electric shocks flew everywhere!
On the other, Bite, Poison Sting, Fire Punch, Air Cutter, and Sludge Bomb were used without mercy!
In an instant, figures blurred and moves flew, the scene a chaotic and brutal mess!
Tyranitar tried to charge at Natsui, but was intercepted by Gyarados, which always goes for the toughest opponent.
Magmar was in the middle of bullying Ivysaur, but let its guard down and was targeted by Wartortle!
A Murkrow dove down to attack Gardevoir, but was caught off guard and knocked out of the sky by Jolteon's Quick Attack!
With so many Pokémon fighting at once, trying to command them one by one was simply unrealistic.
With Haunter's help, Natsui had just dodged a Poison Sting that came from nowhere. Before he could even steady himself, he heard a familiar voice coming from the sea below the bridge!
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