"Acknowledged. Perfect-Grade Body Repair initiated... Body incomplete; no usable genes for Perfect-Grade Body Repair... Stop repair?"
"Continue repair, preserve existing form."
"Acknowledged. Continued repair initiated... Estimated completion time: three hours."
Following this, the system fell silent, concentrating on repairing Black Kyurem's body. This was why Ace considered the fusion of the two bodies simple.
Because the Tao Trio was originally one entity, the system defaulted to treating them as a single individual. Under Perfect-Grade Body Repair, their bodies and consciousness could be fully restored to their original state.
"Just Reshiram left."
Ace put the now-empty Ultra Ball and the repairing Black Kyurem back into his pouch.
If he could also acquire the Light Stone, and the Tao Trio were to fuse into one, Ace would possess a formidable Dragon-type Legendary Pokémon, easily commanded and absolutely no weaker than Rayquaza!
"Can't be helped, that guy is too much of a boss."
Ace touched the location of his heart, where the Rayquaza Dragon-Crest Ball was stored. Although he possessed Rayquaza, it was merely a deterrent; Ace couldn't use it for routine combat.
The emergence of the Tao Trio gave Ace a glimpse of a rapid surge in his own power.
Even after the three Dragons merge, when that time comes, with Zekrom acknowledging him and Kyurem subdued, only Reshiram would remain, making it virtually impossible for things to get out of control.
At that point, coupled with the Dragon-type Pride Egg in Ace's hand, these two Pokémon would be Ace's absolute trump cards.
By then, what were Team Magma or Team Aqua but rivals to be completely crushed?
Having dealt with the matter, Ace opened a Fast Ball, and Aerodactyl flew out, gripping Ace's shoulder.
With a powerful flap of its wings, Aerodactyl rapidly surged upwards with Ace.
"Zzz..."
But just then, a spider web woven with electricity instantly enveloped them, rapidly descending upon Ace.
"Roar!"
Aerodactyl roared, instantly blasting out a dark-purple Hyper Beam that tore the electrical net apart.
"Three o'clock position."
Ace's eyes scanned the area, and he immediately shouted to Aerodactyl.
Aerodactyl, coordinating seamlessly with Ace, quickly changed direction while a massive rock condensed from Ancient Power slammed towards the three o'clock position.
With their identity exposed, the attackers stopped hiding. A Vullaby instantly flew out of concealment, while the Starmie used as a camouflage object was struck by the Ancient Power and plummeted downwards.
The Vullaby was grasping a man wearing unique clothing, and an Galvantula was perched on its back.
Seeing that Ace had spotted them, the Vullaby immediately fled without the slightest hesitation.
"Trying to run?"
Ace sneered, then sharply threw three special Poké Balls. Crobat, Garchomp, and Metagross rapidly flew out, quickly surrounding the man.
With Ace's Aerodactyl, four flying Pokémon completely encircled the target. The Vullaby stopped, flapping its wings and looking around for an escape route.
"Why stop running?"
Aerodactyl slowly closed in with Ace. Ace looked at the man's clothing and said coldly, "Who are you? Why did you attack me?"
Ace spoke, but in his mind, he sneered. He had stolen Zekrom and Kyurem, two Dragons. Team Plasma, which had been lurking in the Unova region trying to seize the Tao Trio, would naturally not let him off.
However, what surprised Ace was that Team Plasma was clearly still underdeveloped, only realizing the situation now, after so many days.
"Wait, I know my sneak attack was wrong, but please hear me out."
The Team Plasma member quickly spoke up: "I am a member of Team Plasma. Our goal is to liberate Pokémon, hoping they can be freed from the hands of Trainers and live a life of freedom."
"What does that have to do with me?"
Ace sneered. "Even if you claim to be a saint, for attacking me, I demand satisfaction!"
With that, Ace sharply raised his hand.
The next moment, the four Pokémon simultaneously gathered energy, aiming their respective moves at the Team Plasma member's Vullaby.
"Discharge."
But just as the attack was about to be released, an Eelektross shot out from the depths of the water, charging rapidly toward Ace's position, accompanied by splashing electricity.
"Garchomp."
Ace spoke calmly. Garchomp moved to block Ace. The electricity struck Garchomp's rough skin without causing the slightest ripple.
Eelektross's attack failed, and Crobat and the others, who were already primed, launched their attacks, hitting the Team Plasma member hard.
"No!!!"
Accompanied by a shriek, the Team Plasma member instantly lost his life force, and along with his two Pokémon, they plummeted downwards like rag dolls.
"Bold move."
Watching his subordinate killed, Ghetsis, one of the Seven Sages of Team Plasma and their true leader, emerged, his face grim as he looked at Ace in mid-air.
"Your ruthlessness suggests that those poor Pokémon must have suffered inhumane torture under you."
Ghetsis spoke self-righteously: "We, Team Plasma, absolutely cannot tolerate a Trainer like you. We will thoroughly liberate the Pokémon in your possession so they no longer suffer your persecution!"
"Are you done talking nonsense?"
Ace looked down at Ghetsis and the steadily arriving Team Plasma members. He spoke calmly: "All your so-called talk is utter garbage to me. Or why don't you ask my Pokémon yourselves? Who among them is willing to leave me for your so-called 'freedom'?!"
"You are beyond stubborn!"
Ghetsis declared righteously: "Everyone, attack together! We must liberate those Pokémon!"
"Yes!"
The Team Plasma members shouted in unison, then sent out their respective Pokémon and began attacking Ace.
Aerodactyl kept Ace hovering in place. Metagross instantly moved to shield Ace, becoming his most solid wall, blocking a massive number of attacks.
Metagross didn't even flinch against the assault.
For Metagross, having undergone non-human training since its days as a Beldum, its resistance to damage was unparalleled among all of Ace's Pokémon. If Metagross claimed second place, no other Pokémon dared claim first.
After the initial barrage of attacks, the Team Plasma members stared at Metagross.
Metagross calmly shifted its body, and Ace's hand was taken off its metallic surface.
The healing power of the Viridian Force meant that even after withstanding so much damage, Metagross's HP remained at full capacity!
"Are you done attacking?"
Ace flexed his wrist, then spoke calmly: "Now it's my turn. Your so-called Team Plasma should just disappear!"
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