When Aize and Kaze regained consciousness, they suddenly found themselves tied to a wooden frame, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.
Ash Ketchum, still dressed in his gentleman's outfit, sat in a chair, rubbing Meowth's head as Meowth comfortably squinted his eyes.
"Do you two know the trouble you've caused in Dark City?"
Hearing Ash's statement, the bound Kaze angrily shot back, "Who do you think you are?! Don't you realize you're obstructing our Gym's establishment?" Aize, also tied up, added, "Exactly! This is an act of violence!"
Upon hearing Aize's words, the citizens surrounding them immediately became furious.
"Who really is the one causing the trouble?!!" *N
Countless rotten vegetables were hurled at Aize and Kaze by the enraged citizens, including some poorly thrown feces collected by mischievous children.
Getting bombarded with such foul items, Kaze and Aize could only reap what they had sown. After all, their brawling had severely affected Dark City's economy, and now the citizens had their chance to vent their anger on them.
"How stinky! How long have these things been sitting around?!"
Aize's face turned purple as he inhaled the awful smell. Just as he spoke, a lump of waste was tossed into his mouth.
"Ah!!!"
Seeing Aize's unfortunate fate, Kaze quickly shut his mouth, but the citizens showered him with their filth regardless!
While the citizens vented their anger, Ash turned to Brock, who was also tied up.
"Wow, that outfit actually fits you well. It's pretty similar to what you wore before."
Examining the Aize Gym attire on Brock, Ash found it surprisingly fitting—though it suited his current bound state even better.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong…"
Bound up, Brock could only plead for forgiveness; he felt utterly embarrassed. Ash, intrigued, asked, "Oh? What did you do wrong?"
"I shouldn't have been tempted to become a goon..."
"Oh, so you're aware you became a goon? It seems you do have some self-awareness. So…"
"Will you let me go?"
Just as Brock held onto hope, Ash shook his head and said, "No, this time you must learn a lesson! Everyone, this embarrassing guy is part of our team who was tempted into being a goon. Let's spare him from being hit with food this time; he can stay tied up for a while."
Ash's last statement was directed at the citizens, and since Brock was wearing Aize Gym's outfit, they also considered him a target for the thrown rotten food.
"Since you say so, let's move on! Everyone, back to throwing at Kaze and Aize!"
"Okay!" *N
As a result, Kaze and Aize endured a more intense attack, while Brock, although also tied up, was somewhat fortunate to avoid a disaster. At least he wouldn't have a bunch of stinky items thrown in his face.
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The humiliating punishment continued until noon. At that time, a horrifying event occurred.
Whether it was due to Kaze and Aize's bad luck or the heavens couldn't bear to watch, Dark City's previously overcast weather suddenly transformed into a bright sunny day at noon. As the sun blazed down, the worst happened.
You see, the citizens of Dark City had been throwing smelly items—rotten fish, shrimp, and rotten eggs—at Kaze and Aize. These items were already stinky, but now, under the sun… Oh my goodness! That smell was unbearable. Kaze and Aize had completely passed out from the overwhelming odors.
Seeing Kaze and Aize's terrible condition, Ash and the others showed no sympathy. After all, they had brought this upon themselves.
Suzy looked at Kaze and Aize, clearly overwhelmed by the stench. "Won't they suffocate from all this smell?"
In response to Suzy's worry, Ash, while playing with Eevee, casually replied, "Don't worry. They're unconscious now; they should be fine. We'll let them go later. The citizens clearly aren't planning to let them off easily..."
As he spoke, Ash looked at the citizens, who nodded in agreement.
"They had it coming!"
"That's right!"
"It's because they fight all the time that we can't live our lives!"
...
After observing the crowd, Ash turned to Suzy and the others, saying, "See? It's not me messing with them; they really are hated."
"True, but Ash, don't you think we forgot someone?"
Lyn glanced at the visible stench outside, slightly reminding Ash. Only then did Ash react.
"Oh no! Brock hasn't been rescued yet! He…"
"He's already passed out."
Looking at Brock, who was clearly unconscious outside, as well as Kaze and Aize, Lyn couldn't help but chuckle.
"Meowth! Prepare the hazmat suits! We're going to rescue Brock!"
"Sure thing, Boss! But do we really have to go?"
"Pika... That looks scary out there..."
Meowth and Pikachu, looking at the visible stench outside, were somewhat worried. Meanwhile, Ash was donning a hazmat suit that Meowth handed him as he said, "Get another one; I want to put Brock inside it."
"Alright, just be careful, Boss..."
Taking the hazmat suit from Meowth, Ash charged out into the hellish streets.
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