"Damn it, it's that Little Eevee! Who are you people?"
Prompted by the question from a nearby passerby, the Team Rocket Trio instantly struck a pose as though they had been cued, launching into their signature introduction.
"Since you asked so sincerely, we'll be kind enough to tell you.
To prevent the world from falling into ruin, to protect the peace of the world.
We are the villains who embody love and truth, the cute and charming bad guys—Jessie, James! We are Team Rocket, soaring through the galaxy! A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us! That's right, meow~"
After finishing their entrance speech, the Team Rocket Trio had no intention of lingering. They immediately tossed down a smoke bomb and prepared to flee.
What a joke. Like Ash, they had only just arrived in the Kalos Region. Aside from Meowth and Wobbuffet, they did not have any other Pokémon with them.
Their opponent was a powerful Pokémon capable of defeating Pikachu. Sending Meowth and Wobbuffet into battle would be a complete joke.
So, now that they had caught Little Eevee, they naturally planned to make their escape.
They also coveted the powerful Leafeon, but they were completely unprepared and had no chance of catching him.
But Little Eevee in their hands was a different matter. As her older brother, he would sooner or later walk right into their trap.
Watching the Meowth-faced hot-air balloon slowly rise through the smoke, Ash looked furious yet helpless.
The Razor Leaf thrown by Leafeon was reflected back by the Mirror Coat used by Wobbuffet, whom Jessie had sent out.
Just as Ash felt completely at a loss and could only watch Team Rocket escape right under their noses, Seiya suddenly leaped, vaulting directly over everyone's heads.
But when everyone's attention focused on him,