Chapter 261: Plans to Destroy the Magma Team, Hanako's Worries!

Poké Ball Grand Festival had ended, and due to Xiaosheng's suggestion, Ash and his group visited the Ocean Museum, where they saw a piece of burnt-black stone.

No matter how this stone was examined, it still emitted a considerably high temperature on the seabed.

Are there more stones like this?

Ash sensed the scorching power on the black stone through his aura power, and also felt a hint of unfamiliar ancient aura.

What kind of stone is that?

Unaware of what happened in the Johto Region, the people watching the Light Screen felt that the black stone was not ordinary; the Magma Team, like Team Rocket, is an evil organization, and the thing they have their eyes on should also be related to the legendary Poké Ball.

Daigo didn't say it beforehand; he just thought it was fine to let the Light Screen be exposed, and saying it himself would lower the viewing experience, so the Magma Team's crimes should still be gradually exposed by the Light Screen.

Black World—

Just as they walked out of the museum, the Magma Team sprang into action, three of them snatching the briefcase containing the black stone.

Since the museum was closed, there weren't many people inside the Ocean Museum—only Yosuke and the curator, Kusunoki.

The Magma Team and Team Rocket were somewhat alike... Ash and his group helped block the three Magma Team members.

And Pikachu, in the blink of an eye, rushed to the Magma Team, knocked down the person holding the briefcase, and then brought the briefcase back to Ash.

In just a few seconds, the Magma Team hadn't reacted to the sudden situation; that Pikachu was so fast that in the blink of an eye it snatched the case back.

Seeing the case being taken back, the three Magma Team members each sent out their Houndour.

Ash alone sent out his Combusken, while Brock and the others sent out their respective Poké Ball to assist from the side.

"Shadow Ball."

"Combusken, use Double Kick to kick the Shadow Ball back."

This was a good opportunity to train Combusken; how could we pass up an experience drop that came right to our door? Now the case is back with us, we don't have to worry about the three Magma Team members snatching it away, and Marill is hidden in the shadows.

"Finneon, use Water Gun."

"Beautifly, use Stun Spore on the Houndour."

Combusken rushed forward and kicked at the two incoming Shadow Balls.

With two sharp 'bang' sounds, the Shadow Balls were kicked straight back by Combusken's sturdy legs, hitting all three Houndour squarely.

Finneon's Water Gun collided with a Shadow Ball in midair, instantly bursting into a dazzling black smoke that completely engulfed Combusken's figure.

The three Houndour ate their own Shadow Balls, let out a howl, and immediately after, Beautifly's Stun Spore fell like snowflakes, instantly enveloping the three Houndour.

The Stun Spore took effect instantly; the three Houndour's bodies stiffened, and traces of electricity appeared on them.

"They're right ahead; use Flame Burst there."

Ash and Combusken communicated via telepathy.

"Huh? ~"

Flames blazed up from Combusken's feathers, as if it had donned a scorching battle robe.

Lightly pushing off the ground, its body shot forward like an arrow from a bow, bursting from the lingering black smoke and charging straight at the three Houndour.

Bang!

The Houndour was knocked back a distance, then launched a counterattack against Combusken.

Facing the Houndour's counterattack, Combusken sidestepped, using the speed boost from Flame Burst to dodge, then leapt back, tracing a fiery red arc.

"Use Bite!"

The three Houndour attacked together, while Beautifly and Finneon each used Air Slash and Mud Shot.

The Houndour had only charged halfway when they were intercepted; Pikachu's 100,000 Volts followed closely, striking them, and since Finneon had soaked them with Water Gun, this 100,000 Volts hit them all.

The three Magma Team members were also hit in the same way and collapsed directly to the ground.

At that moment, the plane sent to pick them up saw they were captured, wanted to come down to help, but hearing the familiar siren, it immediately flew away.

Officer Jenny also arrived at the scene and arrested the three Magma Team members.

Ash and his group retrieved the stone intact, while the Team Rocket Trio watched from the shadows; cautious as they were, they chose not to intervene, merely observing silently.

They had planned to reap the benefits without effort, but the three Magma Team members were ineffective, unable to cause trouble for Ash, and they also couldn't seize the opportunity to snatch Pikachu.

【Ma Zhishi: The Magma Team failed to seize the stone; all three are done for—Black Satoshi, nice work!】

【Handsome Guy: I think Ash has the potential to oppose evil organizations; I feel ashamed of those evil organizations' acts of stealing Pokémon, and I think Ash would be a great fit to join us!】

【Hanako: Ash is still young; he only wants to be a Pokémon Trainer, hasn't fulfilled his dream yet, he wouldn't want to do anything else, so forget about recruiting him into those investigative organizations.】

Upon seeing such comments, Hanako immediately refused; she couldn't rest easy letting Ash join an organization that fights evil groups.

Ash is naturally impulsive, rushing to confront those evil organizations without regard for his own safety.

Last time in the Orange Islands, seeing Ash fall into the sea frightened her; moreover, the Light Screen revealed that Ash also encounters many dangers in his daily travels, she feels heartbroken for Ash, and absolutely cannot let him join such a dangerous organization.

Just honestly travel, then invite Xiaoxia and Serena along to have fun in Pallet Town—wouldn't that be fine?

Try to make more friends!

At least in her heart, she doesn't want Ash to be in danger.

"Ash, Aunt Hanako cares about you; from now on, don't be as impulsive as before, or everyone will worry."

Serena placed her hand on Ash's shoulder, and her gentle voice echoed in his ear.

Perhaps seeing that his actions in the Light Screen were indeed more radical, Ash decided in his heart to act more steadily, like Black Satoshi, but his love for Pokémon would not diminish, nor would he ignore evil deeds by evil organizations; he simply needs to change his rash nature.

"Hmm, I get it!"

Ash reached out and patted Serena's little hand, returning a smile.

After the perilous battle with the Magma Team, Ash and his group gained another substantial reward.

Ash has already received several rewards sent by the League, most of which were delivered by the Team Rocket Trio.

Since we now have some money, let's buy gifts for our friends; of course, Ash hasn't forgotten Xiaoxia, Flare, and Nana, etc.

Misty was still receiving her first gift from a boy; her gaze toward Ash was soft, and deep in her eyes lay affection.

After playing to their heart's content for a day, Ash and his group rested up and then continued onward toward Lilac City.