If Anasui was less pissed off, he would be smirking at Shoka's commentary. However, the large bird's scowl remains on his face as he paws the ground irately with his talons. He has enough respect for Emporio to wait for the wisps of the Shadow Ball to disappear before he speaks again.

"Shadow Ball is still a ball," Anasui says, eyes glowing to show he was ready to charge up another one. "If you're gonna play, be ready for the surprise pitch."

And Anasui launches the Shadow Ball. Hopefully, Emporio does hit it, otherwise poor Shoka is (unintentionally) in the firing line...