Pokémon: Ash's Rebirth World Line Concludes

Chapter 978 Integrating Underground Forces

Coffee Street, Miare City.

"New Coffee" café. Ash followed Frodary inside.

"Where is this...?" Ash asked, puzzled.

“One of Team Flare’s former strongholds.” Vladari sighed nostalgically.

"It's also a place that still remembers me, a ghost."

After passing through the lobby and descending via elevator, Ash and his companion arrived at an underground facility that resembled a secret base.

As the elevator doors opened.

Two distinct streams of people appeared before Ash and Frodary.

On one side were bright red uniforms, led by a red-haired man with a buzz cut. On the other side were the Rusty Mafia members in black suits, led by Wu Yu, whom they had just met.

"Mr. F!" The leaders on both sides bowed simultaneously.

"Tsk tsk... If it weren't for the Rainbow Incident, Lydaria would probably be a very charismatic villain," Ash couldn't help but think to himself.

"These are the new Flame Team and the Rust Team. They are both extensions of me."

I'm not qualified to ask for your help as the leader. So, I brought Xiao Zhi along.

"I hope everyone can help this champion fulfill my responsibility to protect Ricardo." F bowed deeply to the group of young people who were either in awe or grateful.

The room fell silent for a moment, and the two managers bowed almost simultaneously.

"The new Flare team was waiting for your return. Logically speaking, we all support listening to you."

The leader of the new Blaze team, a man named Yuki, waved his hand, revealing the surrounding arena.

“But… we don’t accept this champion.” Yuki explained matter-of-factly: “How could someone as glamorous as him possibly take us seriously?”

How can I guarantee he won't send me and everyone else to our deaths as cannon fodder?

"You're making me sound like a villain," Xiao Zhi muttered under his breath, pouting.

“Everyone, I’m willing to vouch for you,” Vladali said earnestly, raising his hand.

“Even so,” Wu Yu joined in, “this police officer has no connection with us. Why should we, the common people, work for him?”

"Ahem~" Ash stepped forward: "First of all, it wasn't me who asked Fladari to bring me here."

Secondly, I only target bad people; you guys are at most petty thugs and social organizations.

Finally! You are not working for me; Miare is your shared home.

Now, I'm going to fight for your city, what about you? Show me what real men are!"

The two groups began to loosen their grip and start whispering among themselves.

Wu Yu snorted coldly and stepped forward: "Logic doesn't work here. Here, only the strongest have the right to give orders. Do you dare to fight us?"

“That’s right, it’s necessary to confirm exactly who we’re working for.” Yuki nodded.

"You should have said so earlier." Ash's face lit up with anticipation. "Are you all coming at me together? Or one at a time?"

Seeing Ash's excited expression, Wu Yu couldn't help but twitch his lips.

"Don't look down on me! Even bad guys have their principles! I'll fight you one-on-one!"

“Me too, one-on-one, one-on-one!” Yuki said in a deep voice.

"Okay~ Don't say I'm being unfair." Xiao Zhi rubbed his hands together: "Who wants to go first?"

“I’ll do it.” Yuki stood opposite Ash and tightened his grip on the Key Stone on his wrist: “Let me show you a Pokémon as powerful as Champion Alain.”

Ash beckoned with interest: "Come on~"

"Go, Charizard!!" Yuuki released the Poké Ball, and a large Charizard landed on the field.

"Awooo~" Charizard roared, raising its head. It was immediately enveloped in the light of evolution.

With a whoosh, the jet-black Charizard X stood ready amidst a seven-colored halo.

"Tsk tsk..." Ash shook his head with a sigh, Charizard's strength was indeed impressive.

The problem is... Ash is way too familiar with Charizard.

"Let me think... Bandana thug, I choose you!" Ash's long-lost street kid, Bandana thug, has appeared!

"Fight alongside me!" Without even activating the Key Stone, Ash's eyes flashed with Aura, and Soul Resonance was activated!

Buzz!! The pure white molt skin transformed into a hooded jacket, and the bandana-wearing thug instantly completed its Mega Evolution!

"Super evolution without any items?!" Yuki's eyes changed.

"Tch~" Facing the Charizard's burning gaze, the bandana thug picked his nose and snorted disdainfully.

It was fearless from the moment it was born, let alone now.

"Come here~" Xiao Zhi beckoned.

"Don't underestimate us! Charizard, Flamethrower!!" Yuki roared angrily.

"Roar!!" Super Charizard X suddenly took off, its blue flames blazing and sweeping across the sky.

“Throw sand~” Xiao Zhi said calmly.

Bang! A dull stomp sounded as the super-turbaned thug, hands in his pockets, stomped hard on the ground, sending the dust that had gathered on the ground flying into the air. Then, a white streak flashed by.

It was an extremely fast kick!

*Poof!* The flying sand formed a wall, which was instantly burned by the flames into a shiny glass, blocking the fire directly!

"Back to basics, huh?" Fladali remarked. Ash's move not only demonstrated the power of Pokémon, but also showed his appreciation for Yuuki.

Only flames of sufficient temperature can instantly melt sand into a glass shield.

One move, and the difference in skill is immediately apparent!

"Damn it, flying attack!" Yuki obviously knew that the Fighting-type bandana thug was afraid of Flying-type attacks, so this was a strike that targeted his weakness.

However, seeing the opponent swooping straight down like that, Ash could only shake his head.

"Good idea, commendable courage..."

Boom! The super-turbaned thug raised his head, squatted slightly, and began to gather his strength. A blue flame lit up from the top of his head and gradually spread throughout his body.

"Double-Edged Headbutt!" Ash's command remained effortless.

Bang!! Like a rocket launch, the Super Headband Thug transformed into a streak of blue light and suddenly rose into the air.

Boom!! The two figures collided suddenly in mid-air!! The fire-breathing dragon, surrounded by air currents, crumbled instantly upon contact, its defenses shattered by a headbutt that struck its chest.

With a violent explosion, the fire-breathing dragon's eyes bulged out, it spewed out a mouthful of acid, and crashed.

"Cha~" The Super Bandana thug, with his hands in his pockets, did a somersault and landed, turning his head to show a mocking smile in the direction of the Charizard.

That's it?

"Killed him in one move?" Wu Yu, watching from the side, broke out in a cold sweat.

"How much longer do you think it will take?" Vladali rolled his eyes at the child he had once helped in the slums.

I thought this kid was quite pragmatic, but it turns out he's also stubborn.

"I lost..." Mu numbly recalled his Charizard and retreated, questioning his existence.

Wu Yu looked around, trying to figure out where the exit was...

"Hey! You bespectacled guy, are you busy?" Xiao Zhi's voice rang out.

Ubume turned his head awkwardly and saw Ash's kind smile: "Come on, it's your turn..."

Wu Yu: (?﹏?) I'm here...

To be continued...