The crimson glow of Focus Energy surged across Blastoise's body.
Natsume could feel it—the overwhelming Aura of Ripple radiating from Blastoise, and the bond energy concentrated in its pendant.
For most trainers in this world, Mega Evolution was a common mechanic.
In leagues like Kalos and Unova, it wasn't rare to see trainers trigger it mid-battle.
But for Natsume…
Aside from a single test run during training…
Attempting it under this much pressure?
Could he really pull it off?
What kind of strain would it put on his body?
Even if it succeeded, could Mega Blastoise hold back Regigigas for even a second?
There was no time to hesitate.
Right now, this was their only shot!
Natsume opened his remaining Poké Balls, his voice low and steady.
"Sylveon, Reflect. Light Screen."
Purple and pink barriers stacked in front of Blastoise, the rings of light forming an impenetrable fortress.
"Togepi, Nasty Plot. Baton Pass."
Togepi's eyes sharpened, a giant question mark appearing over its head before it retreated into its ball.
"Blastoise."
Blastoise's head gleamed even brighter, its aura skyrocketing.
"Sirfetch'd, Guidance."
Natsume's voice turned icy.
"Arcanine, Helping Hand!"
"Arcanine~! (｀0′)" The fiery mane flared crimson as its howl boosted the entire team's morale.
"Sirfetch'd!" The leek knight raised its weapon like a beacon of victory.
The aura intensified. Lucian and the others held their breath.
Technically, Natsume-sensei's current team wasn't even Elite Four level.
But with his Pokémon's combined support…
The sheer pressure radiating from Blastoise left everyone stunned.
"Gallade, Psycho Cut!"
Lucian's Gallade slashed at Registeel with glowing blades.
"Lucario, Close Combat!"
Riley's Lucario erupted with fighting spirit, its crimson eyes blazing.
"Lucario!"
Its fists became a whirlwind, hammering Regirock relentlessly.
Ash, facing his old rival, grinned wildly.
"Pikachu, Volt Tackle!!"
"Pikachu~ CHUU!!"
Pikachu became a bolt of lightning, crashing into Regice head-on!
BOOM!!
The canyon echoed with the sounds of battle.
Natsume stood before the towering Regigigas, meeting the ancient deity's gaze.
"REGIGIGAS—!! (╬￣皿￣)"
Regigigas raised its fists—slow but unstoppable—and slammed them down!
The gale-force winds whipped Natsume's coat violently.
"Blastoise."
He raised a single finger.
Snap.
"Mega Evolution!!!"
A blinding rainbow bridge erupted between Natsume's Key Stone and Blastoise's Mega Stone.
The light engulfed Blastoise, its aura exploding skyward!
"Natsume-sensei's Mega Evolution?!"
Lucian flinched.
"Why is it so intense?!"
Most trainers' Mega Evolutions were just a quick flash.
But this?
The light pulsed with Aura of Ripple.
Riley's eyes widened.
And Blastoise carried the combined will of its teammates.
This was Natsume-sensei's pride—the power of bonds!
"So strong—"
Ash's face lit up with excitement.
"SO COOL!!"
As the light faded, Mega Blastoise stood tall—its eyes now crimson, brimming with pride.
"Blastoise."
Its twin cannons had merged into a single tank-like barrel, humming with terrifying energy.
Everyone gulped.
Natsume-sensei's regular Blastoise's Hydro Pump was already insane.
Now, with both cannons combined…
How destructive would it be?!
Lucian's eyes gleamed.
"Maybe… it really can hold it off!"
"Pikachu, beat Regice first, then help Natsume-sensei!" Ash yelled.
"Pikachu!! (╬ﾟдﾟ)"
Pikachu's electricity surged, slamming Regice backward!
CLANG!
Mega Blastoise adjusted its cannon, nodding at Natsume.
"Blastoise."
Natsume smiled, feeling the combined strength of his team.
"Blastoise—"
His voice turned sharp.
"Full power. Hydro Pump!!!"
Blastoise's Torrent had evolved into Mega Launcher—and with Aura amplifying it further…
"BLASTOISE!!"
The cannon roared.
A tsunami of pressurized water obliterated the air, crashing into Regigigas' descending fist!
BOOM!!
The sheer force stopped the Regigigas mid-swing.
"REGIGIGAS!! (╬￣皿￣)"
It strained against the torrent, metal hands trembling—
Until the Hydro Pump broke through, slamming into its chest!
CRASH!!
Regigigas staggered back, carving trenches with its feet.
Its signal lights flashed red in fury as it swung at Mega Blastoise!
The punch shattered Reflect barriers one after another—
But the final layer held for a critical half-second.
"Gengar, Hypnosis!!"
"Gengar!"
Gengar soared, eyes glowing blue.
This one had to hit.
CRACK!
Regigigas' fist obliterated the last barrier—
Only for Mega Blastoise to catch it with both arms!
"BLASTOISE!!"
"It's… holding back Regigigas?!" Brandon gasped.
"Bronzong, Hypnosis too!" Lucian barked.
Mega Blastoise's shell glowed, Iron Defense reinforcing it—
But under Regigigas' strength, cracks spread.
The ground beneath it sank further.
"Blastoise!"
It shook, arms trembling—yet it refused to buckle.
Natsume's Aura surged into it.
Now in critical condition, Blastoise's muscles bulged.
"Is this… Torrent Overdrive?"
Natsume smirked before snapping:
"Gengar, NOW!!"
Regigigas' fist shattered Blastoise's guard, sending it flying into a boulder.
CRASH!
The rock exploded on impact.
"Blastoise…"
The Mega form faded as it lay in the rubble, breathing heavily.
After a failed attempt to stand, it grabbed its sunglasses and gave Gengar a thumbs-up.
"Blastoise ヾ(■_■)"
Your turn, Senior Gengar.
"Gengar!"
The Hypnosis lashed out!
Silence.
Every face was tense with anticipation.
Natsume-sensei had actually stalled Regigigas.
And now—
The final play.
The blue light landed.
Regigigas stilled—
Then its lights flared red, roaring in rage!
"REGIGIGAS!!"
"Did it… fail?" Natsume sighed.
"60% accuracy… can't be helped."
Disappointment hung heavy—
Until a dragon's cry split the sky.
"GARCHOMP—!!!"
A purple blur tore through the clouds, leaving a contrail in its wake.
A golden-haired woman in a black trench coat stood atop it, her hair whipping in the wind.
"Sinnoh's Champion?!" Brandon gaped.
"Reinforcements… finally." Lucian exhaled.
"Natsume-sensei's here!" Ash waved wildly.
Garchomp landed.
Click.
High heels touched the ground.
Cynthia stepped forward, shielding Natsume, her gray eyes piercing.
"Garchomp, Mega Evolution."
"GARCHOMP—!!"
Another rainbow bridge erupted as Garchomp transformed, its scythes growing larger, deadlier.
With a single slash, it clashed with Regigigas, sparks flying!
"Leave the rest to me," Cynthia said softly.
Natsume's chest warmed.
Didn't get Red… but got someone even better.
"Next time… wait for me." Cynthia eyed his injuries, her voice tinged with worry.
"I wanted you to rest."
"Overtime is mine and Lucian's job."
She blinked, then smiled.
"Then we'll act together."
"Drop the 'acting.'"
"No." She smirked.
"REGIGIGAS—"
The titan stared.
I'm a legendary! At least pretend to take me seriously!
"REGIGIGAS!!"
Its lights flared red, fists rearing back—
Only to freeze mid-swing.
"While you were talking," Natsume wiped his sweat, "I had Gengar use Hypnosis."
He glanced at the motionless titan.
"Seems like it finally hit."
Cynthia chuckled. "Of course it did."
"Don't relax yet."
Natsume recalled his wounded Blastoise, staring at Regigigas.
"Now… it's my turn."
Cynthia paused.
"Mr. Riley, use Aura of Ripple to calm it!"
"Understood!"
Riley's hands glowed blue.
"Aura, with me!!"
Natsume approached Regigigas, his own aura shimmering.
"Sleep. Now."
In its drowsy state, Regigigas faintly registered the soothing aura.
Feels nice…
But I have pride!!
"REGIGIGAS!!"
Its lights flickered back to life—
Until a voice shouted from above.
"Natsume-sensei!!"
Ash was clinging to Regigigas' head, arms wrapped around its metal grooves like a living restraint!
"When did you—?!"
"No time! Do it now!"
Snorlax, Charizard, and Grotle piled onto Regigigas, weighing it down.
Natsume's eye twitched.
Do you even need Snorlax?
You could probably solo Regigigas barehanded!
Shaking his head, Natsume placed both hands on Regigigas.
Gentle aura enveloped it like a massage.
Regigigas' response?
'Weak. Press harder, little man.'
Natsume's eyebrow vein pulsed.
"Rotom, BUFF ME!!"
[Ding! 'Skill Level-Up Ticket' used!]
[Ding! 'Close Combat Lv4' → 'Close Combat Lv5'!]
Natsume punched Regigigas' metal body.
CRACK.
"Agh—!"
My hand!!
He shook his throbbing fist.
But the ripple effect spread, flooding Regigigas with soothing energy.
This time, the "massage" was just right.
Regigigas stillened.
Silence.
Natsume flexed his sore hand, sighing.
Guess 'Fighting Lv5' is still human-tier.
Trying to wrestle a deity was pushing it.
Lucian and the others stared.
"Holy—HOLY—!!"
"Natsume-sensei knocked out Regigigas?!"
"I SAW IT! ONE PUNCH!!"
Natsume coughed.
This rumor's gonna get out of hand.
"Mr. Brandon," he said quickly, "put it to sleep. Properly."
Brandon blinked.
(Hopefully not permanently.)
Chanting an ancient script, he placed a hand on Regigigas.
"Deity of earth and shifting lands… grant your people peace…"
Light swirled around Regigigas, condensing into a glowing orb.
"REGIGIGAS—"
Regigigas vanished, leaving only the orb behind.
"Oof!" Ash tumbled off, rubbing his butt.
"No big deal!" He grinned.
Natsume stared.
You call manhandling a legendary 'no big deal'?!
…Actually, for you, it is.
Surveying the wrecked canyon, Natsume groaned.
"The temple repairs are gonna bankrupt me…"
Cynthia tapped his shoulder, smiling.
"Your injured Pokémon deserve rewards too."
Natsume paled.
Blastoise's shell wasn't just scratched—it was cracked!
How many Potions will this cost?!
He counted on his fingers, tears welling.
March 10th, Cloudy.
The Regis betrayed us. Nearly got wiped by Regigigas.
Now I owe Blastoise a lifetime supply of Potions…
Regigigas… (scratched out)
Ash… (scratched out)
Gold…
This grudge isn't over.
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