In the end, Johan still overcame those somewhat overly bold thoughts in his mind.
After all, this was Necrozma, theoretically an existence that could match Arceus. Setting aside whether a Master Ball could capture it, even if it was captured, that didn't mean a bond was established or that it wouldn't "betray" them.
When that time came, the trouble would be enormous.
"We can't seal it for long. The Ultra Aura in the Alola region is still continuously draining away." Giovanni said in a deep voice.
"Mm."
Johan nodded.
"So what we need to do next is gather 'light' and inject it into Necrozma's body, allowing it to recover into the true 'Blinding One.'"
"The true 'Blinding One'?" Giovanni frowned. "Are you sure that after it recovers, it won't continue attacking us?"
After the earlier clash and Necrozma's form changes, Giovanni had already realized that the Necrozma they had seen before was far from reaching the level of the "Blinding One."
If it was just Dawn Wings form Necrozma, he and Johan working together could still suppress it.
But if it recovered into the true "Blinding One," it would probably be much more formidable than even Primal Groudon, right?
"It's said that the legendary 'Blinding One' is a kind, gentle, and friendly existence that once brought light to the Alola region. The words 'Alola' and 'Manalo' together meaning 'we live together and share together' actually refers to Necrozma's will."
After pausing, Johan continued:
"However, for safety's sake, if the recovered 'Blinding One' really continues to lose control, I'll invite friends to deal with it together."
This wasn't Ultra Space, but the Pokémon world.
In the Pokémon world, with Johan's network of connections, even the complete "Blinding One" would have to behave obediently.
"Alright."
Giovanni pondered briefly before nodding.
He actually wanted to see what kind of strength the complete Ultra Necrozma, the "Blinding One," truly possessed.
Having witnessed the "super team battle" between Hoopa and Hoopa Unbound, Giovanni was also full of confidence in Johan's friends.
Moreover.
He, Giovanni, wasn't someone who feared difficulties and battles.
If there was an opportunity.
It wouldn't be impossible to spar with Ultra Necrozma.
"How do you plan to do it?"
"Boil Gengar into soup."
"Ka-kaah?! Σ(дlll)"
Gengar nearby pointed at itself in bewilderment.
Me?
Boil into soup?
I don't have bones!
"Cough cough..." Johan waved his hand. "Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue. I spoke too quickly."
Hearing this, Gengar patted its chest and let out a long sigh of relief.
Nearly scared the ghost to death.
"Actually, the so-called 'light' is the Ultra Aura of the Alola region, and the Ultra Aura of the Alola region originally came from Necrozma, so we just need to return it to it."
It sounded simple, but doing it was obviously not just a matter of talking.
Moreover...
Giovanni frowned.
"If we return all the Ultra Aura of the Alola region to Necrozma, then Ultra Aura and Z-moves won't be able to function, right?"
"Correct."
Johan didn't deny it, but also said: "So we need more 'light.'"
At this time, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet, Wicke and others, although sluggish, still approached.
They had heard the conversation between Johan and Giovanni.
"More 'light'? We don't even have the sun now. How can we do that?" Professor Burnet scratched her messy hair.
"Who says 'light' necessarily needs the sun, needs Ultra Aura?" A smile appeared on Johan's face.
"'Light' belongs to the 'Blinding One' Ultra Necrozma, but it equally belongs to each of us, every Pokémon."
"When our hearts are filled with light, we become light sources ourselves."
Light belongs to everyone, every Pokémon?
Everyone present was stunned.
Seeing they still didn't understand, Johan continued: "Still don't get it? Manalo Festival, Alola region, 'Alola,' 'Manalo.'"
Professor Kukui was first to react, "You mean..."
He stretched out both hands, touching his index fingers and thumbs together to form a triangular shape.
"So this is the true meaning of the Manalo Festival? The Manalo Festival that occurs every twenty-one years has actually been rehearsing and preparing for this moment?"
Johan gently touched Nebby Cosmoem in his arms.
When he first encountered Solgaleo in space, Johan had been quite surprised.
Although Solgaleo was called the legendary Cosmic Pokémon and being active in space was normal, there were obviously still strange aspects.
Now it seemed.
The "total solar eclipse" that appeared in the Alola region every twenty-one years was actually Solgaleo silently contributing, blocking the sun at that moment, right?
So in ancient times, it was called the "Sun-Devouring Beast."
And now.
It was time to "check the results"!
Although Ultra Aura was still being absorbed by Necrozma, after fusing with Lunala once and being hypnotized and frozen, the rate of Ultra Aura loss gradually slowed, and Professor Kukui and the others' mental states recovered considerably.
"I'll immediately notify the Island Kahunas."
"You finally came."
Johan looked at the four Island Guardian Deities that appeared and said.
"Koko~"
Tapu Koko and the other three Island Guardian Deities looked at each other.
They naturally also sensed the Ultra Aura changes in the Alola region and understood that Necrozma had awakened.
But to truly restore Necrozma, they were still missing a crucial element.
The Sun God, Solgaleo!
Although Nebby had greatly shortened its energy accumulation under Lunala and the Altar of the Sunne, it ultimately still hadn't evolved into Solgaleo. In this situation, its power might...
"Where there's a will, there's a way."
Johan smiled as he touched Nebby, saying to Tapu Koko: "Don't underestimate the Pokémon of the entire Alola region. Their combined power won't be inferior to Solgaleo's."
The four Island Guardian Deities looked at each other and finally all nodded.
No matter what.
The arrow was already nocked on the string and had to be released.
"Melemele Island, Manalo Festival preparations complete, all trainers with Z-moves assembled!"
On the temporarily set up screen, Melemele Island's Island Kahuna Hala stood on the festival stage in Hau'oli City, reporting the situation.
Ula'ula Island's Island Kahuna Nanu also changed from his previous laziness, leading the island's residents.
"Ula'ula Island, ready!"
"Akala Island, ready!"
"Poni Island, ready! We believe that the long night will pass, and a brilliant future awaits us!"
All residents and trainers throughout the Alola region received messages from the Island Kahunas, broadcasts from the Aether Foundation, and emergency notifications from the Alola League.
Whether gathering at festival venues or at their own doorsteps, they looked up expectantly in the darkness.
"Koko~~"
Tapu Koko was first to move.
Firefly-like orange light points scattered from its body, passing through layers of ice crystals to land on the unconscious Necrozma.
Immediately after, the other three Island Guardian Deities also moved, releasing their respective "light" and gathering it on Necrozma.
This seemed to be a signal.
From every corner of the Alola region, these seemingly weak light points and lines began drifting.
One by one, more and more, the Alola region, originally dim under the total solar eclipse, slowly brightened under these light points, showing a hazy radiance.
"Ka-kaah~"
Gengar also formed a triangle shape with its hands, and pitch-black light points drifted from its body.
"Ka-kaah?"
Eh?
Looking at the black light points drifting from itself, Gengar turned to look at its companions.
Ninetales, Tinkaton, Dragonite and other Pokémon were all fine, even Buzzwole and Kartana emitted orange light points. How come only it emitted black light points?
"Ka-kaah..."
Gengar showed some hesitation.
If Necrozma absorbed these black light points, wouldn't it... suffer from malnutrition?
Whatever.
At worst it would get diarrhea!
"Ka-kaah!"
You can't be picky about my 'light' - you have to accept it all!!
Gengar swallowed a Will-O-Wisp, its whole body glowing as it worked hard to release its black light points.
It's not like I'm the one eating it anyway.
Johan glanced at Gengar with a strange expression.
This purple fatty's 'light' was all black.
Should be fine, right?
Crack!!
The massive ice crystals cracked open, revealing huge fissures as shrieking sounds came from deep within the solid ice.
"Shriek—"
Necrozma, pitch-black all over, gradually gained a thin layer of golden transparent coating under the illumination of this 'light.' As it regained consciousness, its power and aura were rapidly climbing.
"It's working!" Professor Burnet shouted excitedly.
She watched the screen while maintaining her gesture, seeing the Ultra Aura readings at Necrozma's location rapidly soaring.
"But it feels far from enough. This is just making Necrozma stronger..."
Lusamine, who had recovered somewhat, also maintained her gesture, but wasn't optimistic about Necrozma's condition.
"Tapu Koko, help me connect with all the Pokémon in the Alola region."
Johan called up to the four Island Guardian Deities in the sky.
"Koko~"
Tapu Koko and the other Island Guardian Deities didn't hesitate, their eyes glowing faintly as telepathy rapidly spread outward.
Johan's aura also spread, borrowing the Island Guardian Deities' "amplifiers" to let his voice resonate in the hearts of every Pokémon in the Alola region.
"Hello, hello, is Akuya there? Is Akuya there?"
Tapu Koko: "?"
"Cough, testing the mic."
Johan coughed lightly, his expression gradually becoming serious as he quickly thought about how to make the Pokémon of the Alola region understand the situation and contribute their "light."
The next moment.
Johan's expression became serious, his voice deep as he slowly spoke a few words.
"God said, let there be light!"
Wild Pokémon throughout the Alola region left their nests, listening to the voice appearing in their minds and looking at each other in confusion.
Tapu Koko: "..."
The four Island Guardian Deities looked at each other and decisively cut off Johan's speech.
If you can't speak properly, don't make a sound. No one thinks you're mute!
"Koko~~"
Finally, the four Island Guardian Deities personally took action, conveying their respective wills to the wild Pokémon of the Alola region.
Now the wild Pokémon understood.
In the Seafolk Village, Chinchou, Lanturn, Wishiwashi and other Water-type Pokémon released their respective "light."
At Wela Volcano, Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone, Probopass and other Pokémon shot out electric arc "light."
In Poni Canyon, Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o, and Kommo-o also released their respective "light."
For a moment.
The light points that originally just made the entire Alola region dimly bright rapidly multiplied, quickly gathering in the air and flowing into Necrozma's body.
Boom!!!
The thick ice crystals completely shattered, and Necrozma, covered in fluorescent light all over its pitch-black body, shrieked as its aura rapidly climbed, while its fierce presence made everyone around feel a chill in their hearts.
At this rate, whether Necrozma could recover was uncertain, but they would probably have to face Necrozma's attacks first.
"Woo!"
After emergency treatment, Lunala, having recovered some strength, flew up again, gazing at Necrozma with alert eyes.
Behave yourself, we're helping you!
Lunala tried to communicate with Necrozma, however...
"Shriek!!"
Necrozma shrieked again, its colorful gaze locked tightly on Lunala, eyes filled with desire.
And just then.
"Cha!"
A small figure with pink pigtails, petite and agile, carrying a huge hammer, took three steps in two, stepping on Necrozma's pitch-black body to reach its head.
Tinkaton!
The little one's expression was serious yet excited, holding the big hammer in one hand and grasping a pink Fairy Plate in the other, then...
Pressed the plate onto the hammer.
Buzz—
The entire hammer radiated powerful pink light.
With the "Fairy Plate's" enhancement, Tinkaton's hammer was now even more formidable than the sword and shield of Zacian and Zamazenta!
Aiming at Necrozma's head, it swung the hammer in a full circle and struck down heavily.
Bang!!!
Necrozma, which had just broken free from the ice crystal restraints and was roaring violently, whimpered and fell to the ground, unconscious.
Island Guardian Deities: "..."
Lunala: "..."
Giovanni: "..."
Tinkaton, standing on Necrozma's head, grinned to show its white teeth, smiled at everyone, and rubbed its nose.
"Cha~"
Hehe, showing off, showing off a bit.
"Is this the 'Hammer Sleep Technique' from Johan's 'Five Great Hypnosis Arts'..." Professor Kukui murmured, feeling the back of his head getting cold.
"Continue!" Johan called out loudly.
At the same time, he said to Servine: "Servine, plants are also part of Alola!"
"Servine! (#`皿′)"
Don't teach me, I, I've wanted to do this for a long time!
Rustle rustle—
Poni Canyon was mostly desert with few trees.
But few didn't mean none. Some green plants also scattered weak "light" under Servine's "call."
Hm?
Sensing the changes in the surrounding plant environment, Giovanni couldn't help but look sideways at Servine.
This Servine...
Although its strength wasn't very strong, this ability... made him feel familiar, feel close.
"The same power from the forest?" Giovanni murmured softly.
"Then let me help you out!"
A surge of Viridian Force immediately flowed into Servine's body.
"Servine?"
Suddenly, Servine felt as if it sensed vast forest breath. Its power, its perception and influence over forests and plants... were all rapidly climbing.
This scene made Johan look over.
"'Forest's Blessing' plus 'Viridian Force'?"
So the power most suitable for Servine was indeed "Viridian Force"?
Or was Giovanni's "Viridian Force" simply too powerful?
Servine's strength actually temporarily shot up to Champion level!
Outrageous.
When it came to cheating, it had to be "Viridian Force" - completely ignoring basic principles.
Rustle rustle—
The forest leaves were cheering.
The "light" belonging to plants also drifted bit by bit from the forest.
One forest influenced another forest. Although Servine plus Giovanni's "Viridian Force" expanded their influence, it wasn't enough to cover the entire Alola region. The Island Guardian Deities also contributed to this.
If someone could overlook the Alola region from above at this moment, they would see that in this dim world, the entire Alola region radiated a light full of hope and love.
Stream after stream of light gathered at Poni Island, at Poni Canyon, at Necrozma.
The light screen covering Necrozma became increasingly bright, but under the light screen, its body remained pitch-black.
However, the aura Necrozma currently displayed was already stronger than Lunala's.
"Shriek—"
Necrozma awakened again from unconsciousness, but was immediately knocked unconscious by Tinkaton wielding the "Fairy Plate."
Only this unconscious interval was obviously getting shorter.
"Still not enough." Professor Burnet and Lusamine stared at the screen showing Necrozma's Ultra Aura energy changes and said gravely.
"No." Lusamine shook her head. "The quantity is barely enough, but the quality isn't!"
Without sufficient quality, no matter how much quantity there was, it could only float on Necrozma's surface without truly guiding it into its body.
"About time."
Johan walked to the instruments, the screen showing video communication from each Island Kahuna.
"What should we do?" Hala, holding up his hands, asked everyone's question.
"To completely inject 'light' into Necrozma's body, what we need to do now is use Z-moves. Use Z-moves as carriers to drive 'light' into Necrozma's body!" Johan said.
Z-moves?
Professor Burnet had indeed proposed the theory that Z-moves and the Alola region's Ultra Aura shared the same origin.
"Since Johan says so..." Liza, the Island Queen of Akala Island, showed her Z-Ring and the Z-Crystal embedded in it.
"Then let's do it!" Nanu crossed his arms, his Z-Ring and Z-Crystal glowing.
Led by the Island Kahunas, trainers on each island who could use Z-moves took their positions and performed their respective Z-moves.
"All-Out Pummeling!"
"Black Hole Eclipse!"
"..."
The power of these Z-moves, following the "light," flowed toward Necrozma and poured into its body.
And with the "quality" brought by the Z-move power, finally a few threads of golden light appeared within Necrozma's pitch-black body.
"Shriek!!!"
Necrozma regained consciousness again.
Bang!!
Tinkaton was already prepared when it showed signs of awakening and immediately struck down hard with another hammer blow.
"Shriek..."
Damn it, I'll fight you all...
Knocked unconscious again.
"Not enough! Still not enough!" Professor Burnet shouted. "The 'quality' still isn't enough!"
"Of course it's not enough."
Johan walked toward Necrozma, slowly unbuttoning his clothes.
The Z-moves of Lunala and Solgaleo hadn't been used yet.
Without their Z-move power as guidance, how could "light" be injected into the deepest parts of Necrozma's body?
It's just that Nebby hadn't evolved into Solgaleo yet...
Wonder if we can handle this.
"Lunala!" Johan called out.
"Woo—"
A mass of energy wrapped in fluorescence drifted down from Lunala, landing in Johan's hands. After the glow faded, it revealed an exclusive Lunalium Z!
"Mr. Giovanni..." Johan looked toward Giovanni in the distance.
He took out a glowing Bug Z, his meaning clear without words.
Alright then.
Johan looked at Professor Kukui and tossed the Lunalium Z over.
"Ah? Me? I..." Professor Kukui caught it in panic.
Everyone also cast puzzled glances.
Professor Kukui?
"Come on, explain after this is over." Johan said.
Actually, Professor Kukui was indeed more suitable than Giovanni.
After all, he had Tapu Koko's favor.
Hearing this, Professor Kukui's expression went through various changes - from initial panic, to confusion, to helplessness, and finally a relieved smile.
"True enough..."
"Koko~~"
Tapu Koko noticed this scene and descended its power, temporarily enhancing Professor Kukui's Z-Ring into a Z-Power Ring, allowing Lunala's exclusive Z-Crystal to be embedded.
Professor Kukui took a deep breath.
"Then let's enjoy the battle!"
Hm?
Professor Burnet couldn't help but look over.
Those words, those movements...
"Lunala, Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom!"
"Woo!!"
Lunala transformed into "Full Moon" form again, shrieking as it flew into the air, shooting out six beams of pure white light!
"Beedrill."
Giovanni looked at his old partner and smiled slightly.
"Bee!"
Two incredibly powerful Z-moves poured into Necrozma's body.
Buzz—
The pitch-black color of Necrozma's body was gradually being replaced, but the replacement speed...
"It's going in!" Lusamine exclaimed.
"Shriek!!!"
Necrozma awakened again. This time it wasn't knocked unconscious by Tinkaton, because Necrozma in its current state was no longer something Tinkaton could easily knock out with one hammer.
Brilliant rainbow light gathered madly on Necrozma's head, and the scattered laser light left deep, bottomless black scorch marks around the area.
Prismatic Laser!
"It's transforming, but not fast enough!" Professor Burnet shouted somewhat anxiously.
In this situation, Necrozma would probably sweep them all away with one move before completing its transformation!
"Got it, got it..."
Johan took a deep breath.
Looking at Ninetales beside him, Tinkaton had already returned the "Fairy Plate."
"Ready, Ninetales~"
"Oowoo~"
Ninetales showed no tension, its eyes curving into crescents as its tail wrapped around Johan's arm, standing shoulder to shoulder with him, directly facing the raging Necrozma.
On the arm wrapped by the tail, in the Z-Power Ring, a snow-white transparent Z-Crystal radiated moonlight.
Johan crouched down, gently stroking Ninetales' soft, cool fur. A powerful aura full of life energy immediately surged from both of them, turbulent yet sharp.
The entire Altar of the Sunne seemed enveloped in holy light, bright white and cold.
"How about calling it 'Spiral Flash Super Ring Moon Dance'?"
"Oowoo?"
Ninetales sighed softly, glancing at Johan with some "resentment."
If you can't name things, don't...
"Haha..."
Johan laughed awkwardly.
"Then let's call it—Moon Dance!"
"Oowoo!!"
Ninetales' body immediately burst with moonlight-like snow-white radiance, like a bright moon slowly rising, continuously radiating holy brilliance and dispelling darkness.
Everyone stared blankly at the moon rising into the sky. At this moment, even Lunala the "Moon God's" radiance seemed overshadowed.
"This..."
At this moment, not just Poni Canyon, not just Poni Island, but residents throughout the Alola region seemed to see a full moon slowly rising.
Bright but not glaring, cool but not cold.
Moonlight blessed the earth.
Scattering the purest "light."
On this day, the entire Alola region became "light"!
Johan looked gently into Ninetales' eyes, and at the moment the move was released, they both understood...
Success!
Accept the purest "light" from our hearts, Necrozma!
At this moment, Johan also felt as if he had become the light he had once "dreamed of."
At this moment, we are all light!!
"Shriek—"
Necrozma's eyes widened. The continuously injected "light" rapidly awakened memories buried deep in its heart, quickly suppressing its violent, restless instincts.
Rumble!!!
Massive clouds of dust thundered upward, obscuring everything.
Did we succeed?
This thought couldn't help but surface in everyone's minds.
Buzz—
A dazzling golden beam pierced through the thick smoke, and dawn-breaking light scattered across the earth.
People gazed in wonder at the slowly appearing brilliant radiance.
This was...
Light!
Instantly, enthusiastic cheers erupted throughout the Alola region.
The dust settled.
Necrozma, whose appearance had changed completely, appeared in everyone's sight.
Its body radiated rich golden brilliance, two pairs of spread wings were sacred and beautiful, its body seemed completely composed of golden "light," and its colorful, iridescent eyes showed only gentleness and kindness.
Even Giovanni couldn't help but be somewhat dazzled seeing this being.
"Is this the true 'Blinding One'?"
The true Blinding One, Ultra Necrozma!
"Mmm? Mmm!"
Nebby Cosmoem struggled and floated out, looking at Ultra Necrozma radiating sacred light before it, tilting its small head with confusion in its eyes.
What was I here to do again?
"Shriek—"
Ultra Necrozma's eyes showed some amusement as it waved its claw lightly, and a golden radiance scattered onto Nebby Cosmoem.
Whoosh!!!
Blazing flames immediately surged from Cosmoem's body. In the raging fire like the sun itself, something seemed to have completed its energy accumulation and was undergoing transformation.
The next second.
A large lion-like Pokémon, pure white all over with flowing mane, leaped from the flames.
"Solgaleo?!" Professor Kukui exclaimed.
"So Cosmoem could actually evolve into Solgaleo?" Professor Burnet finally understood why Nebby could open "Ultra Wormholes."
"Roar—!!"
Solgaleo landed, roaring at Ultra Necrozma, then settled beside Johan, the confusion in its eyes even deeper.
What was I supposed to do?
Did I contribute?
Johan smiled and patted Solgaleo's broad body, indicating everything was fine.
Ultra Necrozma's gaze finally fell on Johan.
It nodded slightly.
[Thank you for helping me understand that 'light' doesn't exist in just one Pokémon, a single individual. It comes from every life, every heart filled with hope, joy, and happiness.]
Johan smiled slightly, rubbing Ninetales' head and earning its plaintive whimper.
"You should thank yourself too. You're the one who spread the will of 'Alola' and 'Manalo' throughout the entire Alola region."
If not for Ultra Necrozma's "sharing," the Alola region would probably remain in a dim environment for a long time, just like the current "Ultra Space."
Hearing this, Ultra Necrozma paused, then its eyes became even gentler.
[We live together and share together?]
Its gaze swept across.
As if surveying all the residents, Pokémon, and life throughout the entire Alola region.
[This is a happy world.]
"It's thanks to you and everyone." Johan said.
Ultra Necrozma nodded again.
[Although I'd love to sit down and chat with you about hope, about 'light,' another world needs me, needs us. I want Lunala and Solgaleo to come with me to help that world restore its proper form.]
Johan's expression paused.
Thinking of the earlier "Necro-Lunala Fusion Device" and his suspicions, he quickly said:
"No rush. That world might have experienced some... things even you couldn't predict."
[Oh?]
"How about we sit down and chat first? You just recovered, Nebby just evolved, and Lunala was injured earlier. You all need time to recover."
Johan pulled over Gengar and Ninetales, coughing lightly.
"Cough, I'm not talented, but I know a bit about medicine."
"Ka-kaah!"
Gengar opened its mouth and pulled out Revival Herb, Energy Powder, Energy Root, Sacred Ash.
Young man, come pick one! Fair prices, absolutely no second pricing!
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