Even faced with the dark mass of people before him, who outnumbered them more than ten to one, Ash showed no sign of fear or retreat.
Xia You shook his head as well and addressed the two on the submarine in a rather "regretful" tone. "Outnumbering your opponents again? You people really have no new ideas. Can't you send out a few top-tier fighters?"
He spoke shamelessly, seemingly having completely forgotten that the first few times he had faced Legendary Pokémon, he too had only won through sheer numbers.
Cassidy and Butch sneered.
They really had a death wish!
Even now, they weren't abandoning Lugia and fleeing. Were they planning to fight to the bitter end?
But what difference would that make?
No matter how strong Xia You's Pokémon were, they had the advantage in numbers now. Even if each person sent out only one Pokémon, a saturation attack would be enough to overwhelm any opponent!
Besides, they wouldn't bother with rules or fair play. While attacking the Pokémon, they would also go straight for the Pokémon Trainers!
Even if Xia You's and Ash's Pokémon weren't defeated right away, once they captured those two, their Pokémon would have no choice but to surrender and be left at their mercy!
"I admire your courage," Butch said sarcastically. "But there are some things you can't accomplish just by acting tough!"
As he spoke, the Team Rocket members took out their Poké Balls. As they released their Pokémon, dozens of Zubat and dozens of Weezing appeared in midair in an instant!
The wing-flapping Pokémon blocked out more than half the sky. From where Xia You and Ash stood, the densely packed swarm was quite a sight!
But Ash had seen plenty of scenes like this and naturally refused to back down. He took