Chapter 272: Two major organizations go to war, the Blazing Badge obtained!

Black World—

"Congratulations on obtaining your first Ribbon Badge."

After the match ended, Ash was the first to congratulate; Misty turned out to be more talented than she imagined, earning the Ribbon after just two entries in the Pokémon Grand Master, despite initially knowing little about Pokémon.

It's hard to imagine that not long ago Misty didn't even know about the Pokémon Grand Master; her first participation was just gaining experience, and she won the Champion on her second try.

If others found out, they'd probably feel awful, being overtaken and surpassed by Misty so quickly.

Brock and Xiaosheng also came over to congratulate.

"Haha, it's thanks to the Hunting Swallowtail."

Misty smiled and nodded, looking at Ash: "Ash, I still need to thank you; without your help training me, I probably wouldn't have gotten this Ribbon."

"Just getting it is enough; why thank me? We're all close now."

Xiaosheng hehe-laughed, "What's the big deal? Sis, you're being overly polite."

"Ouch!"

Not long after laughing, Xiaosheng felt a blow to his head, yelped in pain, and walked away.

He glanced resentfully at his older sister, rubbed his slightly sore head, and thought the force of the blow could have been lighter.

Misty's cheeks flushed slightly; upon looking at Ash, her face reddened a bit more, as she wasn't used to such teasing.

"To celebrate your sister getting the Ribbon Badge, let's go eat a big meal...... My sister's treating!"

Xiaosong also believes in revenge.

Just in time, we can have a good meal.

Ash and his group rested in Autumn Leaf Town for a day, having fun, after all the Gym Leader won't run off, and we don't lack these couple days.

While in Autumn Leaf Town, they heard passersby say that on Chimney Mountain, the Magma Team and Aqua Team had gone to war, causing a huge commotion; only after League officials arrived did they leave.

It seemed they were preparing to detonate the volcano, but the device was destroyed when they started fighting.

After just one day of rest, Ash heard about the battle between the two major evil organizations in the Johto Region; the Magma Team wanted to blow up the volcano—could a legendary Pokémon be hidden inside?

It definitely is; absolutely—otherwise why would they blow up the volcano for no reason? However, there probably won't be another chance now, as many League officials have gathered on Chimney Mountain.

After resting, Ash and his group took a cable car straight to Kettleflame Town.

【Xiaosheng: This time we didn't encounter the Magma Team or Aqua Team, so the crisis is over.】

【Brock: Even if Ash hadn't gone up to stop them, the conflict between the Magma Team and Aqua Team in the Black World is greater, the fighting more intense, so the plan to detonate the volcano and awaken the legendary Pokémon would not work.】

【Xiba: Feels even more ruthless than Banmu...... as of now!】

Indeed, the Magma Team didn't even care about the surrounding Pokémon ecosystem, directly detonating; the town and Pokémon would suffer greatly, but fortunately the Aqua Team came out to stop them, ruining their plan.

However, this Aqua Team is no better—they're surely hatching some scheme of their own.

The Magma Team will surely go to sabotage them as well—tit for tat!

Black World—

Ash and his party arrived at the Kettleflame Gym.

Inside, it wasn't as chaotic as Bai Shijie; the battle field had already been restored, and although Yasha had only recently taken office, her grandfather was still at the Gym, passing on his experience managing the Gym to her.

Mula recognized Ash, but being an old slick, his expression didn't change; he thought it was a good opportunity to use Ash to help his granddaughter grow quickly.

"Hello, I'm Ash from Pallet Town, here to challenge the Gym!"

Ash came to challenge and found that both the former and current Gym Leaders were present.

"My name is Yasha, I'm the Leader of the Kettleflame Gym, and I accept your challenge!"

Another challenger arrived; Yasha thought she could start a battle, first checking out this Trainer's strength.

Yasha herself owns two Lava Worms, one of which evolved into a Lava Snail.

She sent out the first Lava Worm.

And Ash's first sent out was Youjilasi.

Youjilasi completely counters the Lava Worm, and first used a screech to greatly lower its defense.

Withstanding the Lava Worm's flames, he brushed himself off, then unleashed a Stone Edge attack; several stone pillars shot up from the ground, piercing the Lava Worm and instantly defeating it.

"Yo?"

Youjilasi saw its body emitting white light, with strange energy surging within.

It's about to evolve!

Everyone saw the Youjilasi wrapped in white light.

Youjilasi's body gradually changed; the white light faded, and it evolved into Shajilasi.

Its whole body was covered in a gray-blue hard shell, with spikes all around; its red eyes were quite striking—looking at Shajilasi from afar, everyone felt its shell was extremely hard, and under sunlight its body even had a slight sheen.

"Shajilasi, still good to go?"

Ash sensed via aura that Shajilasi's power had undergone a qualitative change.

"Cool!"

Shajilasi jumped and turned to look at Ash, indicating it could still fight.

Yasha's second Pokémon is a Lava Snail.

The Lava Snail immediately used Mountain Crush on Shajilasi.

Its whole body lunged at Shajilasi, but Shajilasi's speed was unexpectedly fast—it dodged instantly, then charged straight at the Lava Snail, kicking up a gust of wind behind it.

In an instant it knocked the Lava Snail flying.

"I know why Shajilasi is so fast now!"

Brock noticed the detail: "Shajilasi compresses internally produced gas, then blasts it out violently, using that gas to even perform short flights."

"No wonder it dodged the Lava Snail's Mountain Crush so quickly." Xiaosheng realized.

"Hey girl, you've had it rough facing that level of opponent...... Mula looked at his granddaughter with some pity, thinking that even if he faced Ash, he'd probably only lose."

Mula looked at the Pikachu on Ash's shoulder; the strongest Pokémon really is not ordinary, they are all kept outside, that cute appearance—who could imagine it is the strongest.

Shajilas finally used Earthquake, jumping freely, possessing both hardness and speed, triggering an earthquake, causing the lava snail to lose its Battle ability.

Yasha's forehead sweated, but she said nothing, silently recalled the lava snail, and sent out the coal turtle.

"Shajilas, come back and rest a bit." Ash released the Lobster Soldier.

Now sending it out is just right for this situation.

The Lobster Soldier has a lively personality; upon seeing the coal turtle it gets excited, very motivated.

Meanwhile the coal turtle struggles against the Lobster Soldier, repeatedly hit by water-type moves; even the hardest shell can't withstand it, and finally it lies on the ground, losing its Battle ability.

Three straight wins, Ash obtained the Flame Badge!

Meanwhile Yasha somewhat doubts life; it's the first time she's encountered such a strong opponent, she feels very disappointed, being crushed throughout, hardly able to summon a phantom beast.

Mula then told her Ash's identity, and indeed Yasha was no longer depressed.