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Flint then thought by bringing Ash to Volkner, that he might get a spark for battling again. Volkner walks in saying it was a waste to bring Ash up to the tower. Flint begins explaining why he came, but Volkner just dismisses it as a "lecture from an Elite Four member". Flint recounts on their past, and Volkner says that they aren't kids anymore, which enrages Flint. The man in the shop suggests Flint have a battle with Ash, who tells Volkner he should watch the battle. Team Rocket appears in front of the Gym, beginning to work up plan to capture Pikachu by digging. [[James]] then loses the "rarest of the rare" bottle cap, which is picked up by an electronic trash sweeper, making him chase after it.

Ash then sends out {{AP|Infernape}}, using {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Mach Punch}}. Again, Flint's Infernape blocks all attacks, uses Mach Punch on Ash's Infernape and knocks it out easily. Volkner stands up and calls this battle a waste of time. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}}, using {{m|Quick Attack}}, and it hits, but does little damage. Flint then instructs Infernape to use Flare Blitz again and Pikachu then uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, they collide and incur little damage. Volkner is still unimpressed with Ash's "spark". Infernape uses Mach Punch, which Pikachu tries to counter by using {{m|Iron Tail}}, but is eventually chucked into the Gym wall. Pikachu, still determined goes toward Infernape, who uses {{m|Close Combat}}. Pikachu then uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} after being flung into the air by Infernape's attack. After some more attacks on Flint's part, Volkner is instilled to have a flashback when the coffee shop owner says that he (Volkner) has faced the same situation. Pikachu uses Quick Attack, and is countered out with Close Combat. The now-airborne Pikachu uses Thunderbolt as a last resort and Flint persists on with one last Flare Blitz and Pikachu is sent flying again. Ash jumps to catch Pikachu, which prompts Volkner to really open his eyes. The coffee shop owner instills yet another flashback in Volkner which shows Volkner catching his Pikachu after a strong attack. The coffee shop owner reveals himself to be the poacher from Volkner's past, stating that it was that battle that prompted him to change his ways. Pikachu, uses Volt Tackle and Flint returns with Mach Punch, Pikachu still is pushing on. Volkner's flashback and Ash's present collide (with Volkner seeing his young self in Ash) when Ash instructs Pikachu to use Volt Tackle on Infernape and Flint now has Infernape use {{m|ThunderPunch}}, leaving both Pokémon standing. Pikachu then collapses and faints. Flint wins the battle.