Chapter 278: Clash with the Magma Team, Marill

【Xiba: Isn't Butler of the Bai Shijie not expelled from the Magma Team, preparing to prove himself to the Magma Team? The Black World is actually still mixed with the Magma Team.】

【Yulongdu: It's obvious that the story lines of the Black and White Worlds differ somewhat.】

【Ash: Fighting's started again—why are all the Magma Team members big wolf dogs?!】

【Brock: Maybe they think big wolf dogs suit their organization better—their aura and appearance are more similar!】

【Xibana: The Magma Team fighting Ash? That's just asking for a beating—whether it's Pokémon or Trainer strength, the Magma Team seems unable to beat Black Ash.】

Black World—

The Magma Team's big wolf dogs all launched an attack on Ash's group's Pokémon.

They swarmed forward in a rush, then swarmed back out, and their bodies were also trailed with golden electric currents, their black fur giving off a burnt smell.

Kiraki really is as Butler said—not very skilled with its own power; after using that move that teleported away several big wolf dogs, it feels weak and wants to rest.

And Xiaosheng, who has no Pokémon, just held it, hiding behind Ash.

"Hand it over to us, and I guarantee you can leave safely."

Butler still admires Ash—he's captured quite a few rare Pokémon and is strong in battle; recruiting him into the Magma Team wouldn't be bad.

"You're dreaming—just you guys?"

Xiaosheng was the first to refuse; although he has no Pokémon and isn't strong in battle, Ash and Brock are here.

"I think you've got water in your brains—offering to let you leave nicely and you refuse? Wait till we snatch your Pokémon, then you'll regret it!"

"No need—I'll defeat you all, isn't that enough?" Ash's eyes flashed blue; this time he and Marill took on Electivire together.

Daian watched Butler from behind, wanting to speak but hesitating, quite torn.

Butler looked at Ash and Marill with a solemn face; he'd never seen Marill before and didn't know what kind of Pokémon it was.

After Ash's aura infusion, Marill's headgear, the bulges on its wrists, and its collar would blaze like green and yellow flames, its eyes would glow, but its color wouldn't change.

That sense of power clearly increased.

Butler felt a bad premonition rise in his heart.

"Shadow Punch."

Marill's form was as flexible as a shadow; its fists gradually wrapped in purple light, then in an instant swelled into a huge fist, roaring as it smashed straight at Electivire.

"Teleport."

Electivire returned to its Poké Ball, and a big wolf dog came out of the ball, taking Electivire's place and standing in front of Marill.

"Big wolf dog, use Sand Attack."

"Electivire, use Psychic Blade."

The big wolf dog began coordinating with Electivire.

The big wolf dog kicked up sand with its limbs, confusing Marill, while Electivire slashed out a materialized psychic blade, striking Marill repeatedly.

The blade-like psychic blade cut through the sand, but Marill's form wasn't there.

"Where'd it run off to?"

Butler didn't see Marill, nor anywhere around.

Boom!

Marill's silhouette suddenly appeared behind Electivire; its fist whipped out like lightning, one punch slamming into Electivire's back.

Then it gathered an aura sphere in its hand and hurled it straight at the big wolf dog's waist.

Electivire and the big wolf dog were knocked back together, falling to the ground.

When did it show up behind?

Butler was very surprised.

"Marill, finish with Shadow Ball!"

Ash surveyed the situation: most of the Magma Team were big wolf dogs, but Misty's Strong Chicken could hold its own—good chance to practice fighting moves.

As for Brock, those big wolf dogs weren't even a match for Golem.

A few Pokémon were helping from the side—Forretress spun into the midst of several big wolf dogs, then unleashed Explosion, forcibly dragging away several of them.

Ash's group gained the upper hand.

Absol kept watch on Kiraki, but it realized it was too nervous; these Trainers' strength far exceeded its expectations.

Under their protection, Kiraki remained unharmed.

Don't let Marill's tiny size fool you—its personality is timid, but when it fights it's no pushover, especially now that it's in its Full Power Form.

Butler's Electivire and big wolf dog simply aren't a match for Marill.

"Don't keep following us, or next time won't be so easy to talk."

Ash was furious at the Magma Team's misuse of Kiraki's power to do evil; after reporting them via their communications gear, he packed up, mounted Charizard and Latias, and left.

Absol led the way to visit the Farnes that Kiraki had been longing for.

"Request backup from Headquarters!"

Butler's face darkened: "If we just capture Kiraki this time, I can create a Groudon!"

"Absolutely!"