The coastline on the northern outskirts of Jubilife City.
Li Wei, Lucario, and Metagross kept low as they made their way toward the coast.
The Hyper Beam aimed at Drakloak earlier had come from that direction.
From his elevated position, Li Wei had a clear view. He lay prone and surveyed the coastline, where a ship was docked.
The peaceful coastline had erupted into a din, and even the Wingull that had been soaring over the sea had flown away.
Several people in specialized combat suits and tactical goggles were pursuing a Pokémon.
"Don't let it get away!"
"Golbat, Hypnosis!"
"Dragapult! What a haul!"
"Dragapult and Drakloak will both fetch a great price! Hahaha!"
All Li Wei could hear were the Pokémon Hunters' brazen laughter and shouts.
He recognized their leader at first glance: Pokémon Hunter D.
He belonged to the same group as Hunter J, and both held captain-level positions.
Li Wei had encountered him during his travels, but back then, with only Lucario at his side, he had been unable to stop Hunter D from escaping.
Now, Dragapult stood protectively in front of Drakloak, warily watching the Mightyena, Houndoom, and other Pokémon below.
"Houndoom, Flamethrower!"
"Mightyena, Fire Fang!"
On the beach below, a Pokémon that looked like a Grass Dumplings was running.
Li Wei recognized immediately what Pokémon this Grass Dumplings was: Shaymin in its Land Forme.
"Metagross, Flash Cannon!"
"Lucario, Aura Sphere!"
"Arcanine, Flamethrower!"
"Aim for that ship!"
To catch the bandits, seize their leader; to bring down the rider, shoot the horse first!
If he wanted to round up all these Pokémon Hunters, he had to destroy their transportation first.
Flash Cannon and Flamethrower intertwined, forming a swirling red-and-white tornado,
which propelled the azure Aura Sphere forward!
BOOM-
The Pokémon Hunters' attention was entirely focused on