Inventory of The Famous Scene: Starting from Emiya

Chapter 455 - 441: Blackened Pokémon, Ash with No Way Out!

[ As Ash pressed onward, he encountered Bonji, a man who had been tracking Ho-Oh for over two decades!

Relying on a vast array of statistics he had compiled, this Bonji deduced that Ho-Oh would manifest upon this mountain, which is precisely why he had come.

As the group traveled together, Ash learned from Bonji the name of the Pokémon lurking within his shadow—the Mythical Pokémon, Marshadow!

"It is said that before the radiance of the rainbow fades, Marshadow shall appear to seal all, to rectify all!"

As they neared Mt. Tensei, Ash raised the Rainbow Wing high. The previously dormant peak seemed to stir with life, suddenly erupting in a magnificent, prismatic brilliance. ]

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〜Projection of All Worlds〜

"Now this is a true legend, spending over 20 years doggedly pursuing Ho-Oh!"

That’s not even the most impressive part; what truly takes the cake is that he managed to pinpoint Ho-Oh’s location purely through his own research.

This left many of those watching the video utterly stunned.

This old man is far too obsessed! What if he never found Ho-Oh? Would he have just wasted his entire life?

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〜Pokémon World, Main Worldline〜

Steven Stone gazed at the brilliantly glowing stones of Mt. Tensei, feeling a familiar itch... What to do? He had the urge to go mining again.

They look like rare gemstones, and the best part is they actually glow!!

〜Type-Moon World, ██████ Worldline, Chaldea〜

"This feather is just too convenient..."

Dr. Roman said, taking a slow, weary sip of his coffee.

It’s one thing that this Rainbow Wing can discern the heart of its bearer and act as a compass.

But the fact that it also serves as the key to unlocking Mt. Tensei? Isn’t having so many functions packed into one item a bit excessive?

Fujimaru Ritsuka felt quite curious:

"What on earth is the deal with this Ho-Oh, that it could make someone spend 20 years of their youth searching for it?"

The old man didn’t even say what he wanted to do once he found the phoenix(Ho-Oh). It seems he just wanted to see it—isn’t that a bit too obsessive?

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[ Watching Mt. Tensei begin to bloom with light in the distance, Bonji could barely contain his excitement: "When the Rainbow Flower blooms upon the Rainbow Rock, Ho-Oh shall appear!"

Hearing Bonji’s words, Ash, brimming with enthusiasm, began running toward Mt. Tensei with Pikachu, and Souji’s group hurriedly followed!

Bonji laughed heartily at this, stroking his beard as he gave chase: "The rainbow is fleeting, young ones, make haste!"

To everyone’s surprise, a Meowth was clinging to the nearby cliff, not forgetting to turn and urge James and the others: "Make haste, you youths, meow!"

Jessie was climbing upward, utterly exhausted, and replied with a listless voice: "We haven’t been youths for a long time, we’re going as fast as we can! Plus, our stomachs are empty..." ]

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〜Projection of All Worlds〜

No, no, no, you are all being far too modest!! Honestly, are you two even human??

The expressions of those watching became rather subtle. Although they were the villainous Team Rocket, their perseverance was simply too intense!

This altitude... You can see the clouds, for crying out loud! Not only did you climb Mt. Tensei from the base with your bare hands, but you also managed to keep pace with Ash—you guys are truly legendary!

And this is while your stomachs are empty; if you were well-fed, you’d probably ascend to the heavens!

〜Pokémon World, Main Worldline〜

Misty was, by now, accustomed to Team Rocket’s antics, but she had one question:

"But why don’t they just take the mountain path like Ash?"

Brock fell silent:

"Perhaps... they are just accustomed to taking the path less traveled."

Their conversation was heard clearly by the Team Rocket trio hiding in the bushes nearby. Meowth was also confused:

"That’s right! Why aren’t we taking the mountain path, instead of climbing like idiots?"

Unable to figure it out, the group sighed in unison:

"Sigh, we’re blasting off again!"

Little did they know, their boss, Giovanni, froze when he saw the Team Rocket trio appear in the video:

"What are those three idiots doing..."

Knowing the trail of Ho-Oh, why didn’t they contact me, their boss??

If you had just mentioned a word, would you be worrying about funding? Helicopters, fighter jets—you could have whatever you wanted! Was it really necessary to climb Mt. Tensei by hand?

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[ The scene shifted, and the group had arrived at their destination. Looking at the stone atop the mountain emitting a prismatic glow, Ash pulled out the Rainbow Wing, intending to place it upon it.

But just as Ash took a few steps forward, an Incineroar suddenly lunged out, its claws glowing with a violet aura, and slammed down heavily right in front of Ash.

BOOM—!

The ground shattered instantly, and Ash and Pikachu were sent flying by the shockwave.

Cross walked out slowly from behind the stone with his Lycanroc, saying viciously: "Hand that over. The only one qualified to battle Ho-Oh is me, the strongest Trainer!" ]

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〜Pokémon World, Red Worldline〜

Was that move Incineroar used... Throat Chop??

The viewers watching Cross wore their disdain plainly on their faces. Using Pokémon moves against a human? If that had actually hit Ash, he would have been killed or maimed!

Red couldn’t help but frown:

"That’s too far—to launch a sneak attack!"

The strongest Trainer? Excuse me, little brother, but which region’s Champion are you? How dare you be so arrogant!

〜Pokémon World, Main Worldline〜

Professor Kukui felt a sudden headache:

"Why does this guy use only Pokémon from the Alola region? How will others view our Alola region because of this?"

Regarding his opinion of Cross, he could only say he was mediocre yet confident. Who gave you the courage to call yourself the strongest Trainer? Go win a Championship first.

The Alola region really cannot afford such embarrassment!

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[ Marshadow floated out from the shadows at this moment, seemingly with no intention of interfering in this battle.

Under Marshadow’s witness, Ash once again brought out Charmeleon to engage in a duel against Cross’s Incineroar!

This time, relying on Charmeleon’s indomitable will, it successfully evolved into Charizard while engulfed in Incineroar’s Flamethrower!

Amidst the clash of their Flamethrowers, Charizard successfully won the battle! ]

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〜Pokémon World, Main Worldline〜

"Didn’t you preach that power is everything? Are you going to discard this Incineroar? I wouldn’t mind taking it."

"Oh, oh, oh, aren’t you supposed to be so evil? Didn’t you say you didn’t want weak Pokémon? Go on, throw this tiger away!"

Seeing this scene, the crowd mocked him without mercy. Who told Cross to be so arrogant earlier? He deserved the retribution!

And to be defeated by the very Charmander he discarded—it’s like rubbing salt in the wound. In a word: SATISFYING!

"It evolved into Charizard, that’s wonderful!"

Ash, at this moment, was so happy he was nearly in tears.

Watching Ash with tears streaming down his face, Misty silently handed him a handkerchief:

"Although it evolved quickly, you don’t have to be this happy, do you?"

"You don’t understand."

Ash shook his head and wiped his tears with the handkerchief:

"What truly makes me weep with joy is how obedient Charizard is!"

It uses whatever move I command, without hesitation! It hits exactly where I point—in the past, I could only dream of such a thing.

Recalling the previously rebellious nature of Ash’s Charizard, Misty was speechless:

"That really is something to be happy about..."

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[ But just as Ash continued forward, Cross suddenly punched Ash, snatched the Rainbow Wing, and rushed to the top of the prismatic rock!

In Cross’s hand, the Rainbow Wing rapidly turned pitch black, malice coiling around it, and then a black-purple beam of light shot toward the sky!

Mt. Tensei was instantly shrouded in darkness; the black feathers rapidly stained the entire mountain range black, and the stones that had originally emitted a prismatic glow turned pitch black.

Marshadow grabbed Cross in anger and flung him away, then seized the black feather, its entire body shrouded in black light. ]

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〜Pokémon World, Main Worldline〜

This Cross, how black must his heart be to turn the Rainbow Wing this dark...

"No... You lost, so just accept it. Why are you causing trouble at a time like this! It’s troublesome enough as it is."

Seeing this, the people gaped in shock. The wrath of Ho-Oh from centuries ago hadn’t even subsided, and now history was repeating itself?

Lance was speechless:

"Just arrest Cross already, stop letting him torment Ash."

Practicing the principle of power-supremacy, yet refusing to accept his own loss—is there such a thing as double standards on top of double standards!

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[ With the blackened Rainbow Wing in its hand, the black aura radiating from Marshadow began to spread toward the Pokémon on the mountain, almost in an instant.

All the Pokémon on Mt. Tensei were controlled by Marshadow and lost their sense of self; countless Pokémon began using their various moves to launch attacks at Ash and the others!

The battlefield was instantly fractured; Marshadow’s entire body began to erupt with aura, and its originally black headpiece turned a cyan-green.

It then delivered a heavy kick to Pikachu, sending the latter flying instantly, collapsing weakly onto the ground.

Souji and the others wanted to rush to help, but they were blocked by the wild Pokémon controlled by Marshadow; they could barely fend for themselves.

Ash scooped up the weakened Pikachu, and under the pressure of the numerous Pokémon, he had nowhere left to retreat, for behind him lay a bottomless cliff. Post ]

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〜Pokémon World, Main Worldline〜

"This is bad, pursuers in front and no escape behind! Ash only has a severely injured Pikachu on him right now..."

The expressions of the crowd grew grave. If he had other Pokémon with him, it would be fine, but the current situation seemed completely unsolvable.

Steven’s gaze grew worried:

"I wonder if Ash has any Pokémon that can fly?"

Damn it... If only Charizard weren’t tied up, the situation wouldn’t be this desperate. He is still just a 10-year-old child.

Lance said uncertainly:

"He should have one, right? Who doesn’t have a flying-type?"

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