The Master Ball didn't shake—not even once—which let Ash breathe a little easier.
He pressed the button and released Kyurem again.
Beside him, the four Swords of Justice—Virizion, Terrakion, Cobalion, and Keldeo—stood in stunned silence.
What... just happened?
Kyurem was actually caught by Ash that easily? And it even agreed to go with him?
Ash's eyes gleamed with a subtle light.
[Pokémon]: Kyurem
[Category]: Deity Pokémon
[Type]: Dragon / Ice
[Ability]: Pressure
[Potential]: Black
[Level]: 116
[Moves]: Icy Wind, Dragon Rage, Imprison, Ancient Power, Ice Beam, Dragon Breath, Dragon Claw, Shadow Claw, Slash, Scary Face, Dragon Pulse, Blizzard, Outrage, Boomburst, Roar, Dragon Ascent…
[Signature Move]: Glaciate
Black potential—the same as Mewtwo.
Aside from the mysterious "???" tier of the Creation Trio, black potential was the highest tier known.
Before transforming into any alternate form, Kyurem's only exclusive move was Glaciate.
"Keldeo, and all three of you Swords of Justice—don't worry," Ash turned to them. "Kyurem will still be able to help you carry out trials when needed."
Kyurem turned to look at Ash. That look—it was clear.
"You want to transform? Into White Kyurem or Black Kyurem?" Ash asked calmly.
"…Let's try Black Kyurem."
Kyurem wanted to see just how this human would help it transform freely.
Ash mentally communicated with the system and summoned the Zekrom's Ultimate DNA Splicers from his spatial storage.
It looked like a massive, drill-like cone—sky blue at the tip, fading to cream at the base.
Much larger than what appeared in the original storyline. No wonder the system called it the "strongest."
"Kyurem… take it. Fuse with it. You'll unlock even greater power."
Ash, too, wanted to witness the form of Black Kyurem with his own eyes.
Kyurem didn't hesitate. It swallowed the DNA Splicer in one gulp.
In the next instant—
Boom!
An immense surge of electrical energy exploded from Kyurem's body, wrapping around it like a sphere of lightning!
Mega Mewtwo X quickly grabbed Ash and Pikachu and backed away to a safe distance.
The four Swords of Justice stood frozen, watching as a figure—still Kyurem, yet vastly different—slowly emerged from within the lightning.
Sleek. Powerful. Intimidating.
"Raaaaargh!!!"
Its type remained Dragon/Ice, but two new signature moves had been added: Fusion Bolt and Bolt Strike.
Fusion Bolt was a shared exclusive move between Black Kyurem and Zekrom.
Its golden pupils glinted as it stared at Ash—impressed that he'd truly helped it achieve this primal transformation.
Even more shocking: Kyurem realized that at will, it could return to its base form—just by thought alone.
"I'll honor our agreement," Kyurem declared.
Kyurem was a Pokémon that deeply respected promises.
Anything it said—it would do.
Ash bid farewell to Dragon Cradle, and to the four Swords of Justice.
Those four would remain in the Unova region, punishing evil, aiding other Pokémon, and protecting the peace of the wild Pokémon.
As for Ash—he had Mega Mewtwo teleport him back above the Sword of the Earth.
This time, he'd come prepared—with a breathing apparatus, providing ample oxygen.
Last time, even with Reshiram and Zekrom, he couldn't spot the black shadow above the Sword of the Vale.
But this time—with an even stronger Kyurem by his side—could they finally uncover the mysterious presence the system called the "Divine Beast of the System"?
Mewtwo used telekinesis to suspend Ash in the air. Pikachu clung tightly to his shoulder.
"Come out, Kyurem. Transform into your Black Form. I need you with me—to go even higher."
Kyurem appeared and instantly assumed Black Kyurem form.
It nodded. Then without hesitation, it shot straight up—toward the skies above the Sword of the Vale!
Mewtwo followed, taking Ash and Pikachu along.
Pikachu's body had grown far tougher than Ash's—he could still breathe freely even at such high altitudes.
The clouds below were torn away as they ascended rapidly.
Ash donned his oxygen mask.
By now, they were so far from the ground, he couldn't even make out the Sword of the Vale—it was just a speck.
The air turned icy cold.
"Roooooaaaargh!!!"
Suddenly, Black Kyurem let out a thunderous Boomburst, like a shockwave of sound ripping through the sky—clearing the surrounding clouds.
And then…
Ash froze.
In the direction Kyurem roared—
A massive black dragon was slithering through the air.
Its coiled form twisted elegantly through the sky, massive and ethereal.
Its head alone was the size of a small house, and its golden eyes—majestic, terrifying—locked directly onto Ash.
In that moment—Ash, Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Kyurem—all felt an unbearable weight crush down on them.
A presence so mighty, it could make your soul tremble.
It was a Black Rayquaza.
Yes—a shiny one.
Its massive, gleaming form undulated through the clouds, hidden by the dense mist.
Without Black Kyurem's Boomburst to scatter the clouds—Ash might never have noticed it.
"This is not a place for you to be."
The voice of Black Rayquaza echoed through the sky.
Its tone carried no emotion—but absolute dominion.
Rayquaza was an extremely territorial Pokémon.
Thankfully, this wasn't yet the 2.9 ozone layer altitude—or else it would have already attacked.
Still, the enormous shiny Rayquaza slithered closer, drifting through the air like a living tempest.
Cold sweat formed on Ash's forehead.
This time…
He may have pushed too far.
Level…
It was 6 levels above Black Kyurem—even beyond the power scale of a Transcendent Rank (Ultra Deities).
Even after regaining its primal strength, Ash wasn't confident that Black Kyurem could bridge that 6-level gap.
Not to mention—the shiny form likely had some unique trait of its own.
Bzzzt!!!
Rayquaza's jaw tilted slightly.
And then—without waiting for another word—
It unleashed a devastating Dragon Breath, flooding the sky with waves of annihilation!
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