Chapter 550: N's Mission, Encountering Hoopa
League Calendar Year 202.
Kalos Region.
In a valley surrounded by mountains, there is a special area far from the world and its noise—Arche Valley.
"Many legends and artifacts related to Arceus are circulated here."
A young man with short blonde hair and glasses said excitedly.
His name is Clemont.
Although only seventeen years old, he is already the Kalos region Gym Leader of the Lumiose Gym.
Furthermore, he is an inventor full of interest in science; the world-renowned Rotom Pokédex was invented by him.
And Clemont traveling out and about.
Indicates that Ash has also arrived in the Kalos region and met other companions, Serena and Bonnie.
It's just that.
From their appearance.
They don't quite match the group of children in the anime.
The main cast members, including Ash, look about five years older than they do in the anime.
Especially the teenage versions of Ash and Serena.
They look much more compatible than in the original work.
"The people in this place are quite remarkable."
A slightly more mature male voice came from the side.
"Eh? N, what does that mean?"
The teenage Ash looked confusedly at the handsome man wearing a black-and-white hat beside him.
That was precisely the 22-year-old N.
A quasi-Master level figure.
That's right.
Quasi-Master.
However, N's quasi-Master status...
Wasn't achieved through his own training.
Rather, it was during his journey in Unova two years ago.
He accidentally stepped onto his destined path from the original work, and only achieved it after gaining the recognition of the 'White Dragon' Reshiram.
As for the Pokémon cultivated by N himself.
His most powerful Darmanitan is still only a mid-tier Elite Four.
However.
It was precisely because of Reshiram's assistance.
That N was able to help the four Elite Four members of the Unova League destroy almost the entire Team Plasma, and even personally arrest Ghetsis.
Today's Unova region.
Can be described as peaceful; those suspicious individuals running pyramid schemes on the streets can no longer be seen.
Setting those aside for now.
N is currently also one of the companions on Ash's journey.
And plays important roles in the team such as the "caring big brother" and "encyclopedic senior," while also relying on his powerful strength to help Ash and the others overcome many difficulties.
"The people living in Arche Valley are naturally able to communicate with the natural energy between heaven and earth. Although they cannot use this energy, this energy is still subtly changing their lifespans, making their average lifespan far exceed that of people outside."
A flash of deep blue light passed through N's eyes.
That wasn't Aura Power; it was the color of N's telekinesis.
As a psychic, and having a great senior in Aura at home, N is not unfamiliar at all with the many energies in this world.
Moreover, because his mental power is stronger and more acute, the energy he can perceive is more detailed.
What was going on with the people in this village.
He had already 'seen' it the moment he entered.
"~So amazing!"
The ten-year-old little loli Bonnie widened her eyes.
Extending lifespan, so amazing!
"Is it because of this that N wanted to come to Arche Valley?"
Serena asked curiously.
In her impression, N seemed like a very free-spirited person, not the type who would obsess over lifespan.
"No."
N quietly shook his head, his expression gradually becoming serious, "It's because of the legendary Mythical Pokémon, Hoopa."
He has no obsession with longevity, and the lifespan of a psychic is inherently longer anyway.
Perhaps not comparable to an Aura Guardian.
But living for 120 years should still be relatively easy.
He came here...
Because of Will's mission.
Before setting off this year.
Will had given him and Reshiram a mission.
Investigate Arche Valley and Dahara City, to find the Prison Bottle that is said to seal the 'Djinn Pokémon' Hoopa.
Use telekinesis to move the Prison Bottle, moving this thing to a place where no human or Pokémon can touch it.
If such a place couldn't be found.
Then put it directly in a box and bring it back to him.
Will told him.
The vast majority of people cannot do this task; only a psychic can do it.
The reason for doing this wasn't explained very clearly either; he only said he was worried someone would release Hoopa from inside the Prison Bottle, and repeatedly urged N to absolutely not let anyone or any Pokémon touch the Prison Bottle.
Initially.
N was quite unable to understand.
According to what he had seen and heard over the years and the knowledge he learned from Will.
The strength of the vast majority of Mythical Pokémon is not even as good as Legendary Pokémon, and they are not as irritable and prone to anger as Legendary Pokémon.
Will, a Champion ceiling who could even suppress and beat Reshiram.
Why would he be so guarded against a Mythical Pokémon that could be sealed up by weak humans?
And a few words from Reshiram.
Cleared his doubts.
It's indeed true that the vast majority of Mythical Pokémon are not good at fighting.
But the abilities of some Mythical Pokémon are extremely troublesome, troublesome to the extent that even Legendary Pokémon are helpless against them.
Hoopa.
More accurately.
Hoopa in its Unbound form, is such a terrifying character.
Hoopa has two forms.
Hoopa Confined, whose power is mostly sealed away, leaving only the teleportation function.
And Hoopa Unbound, whose power is fully released, able to use six rings and six arms to plunder everything.
"Hoopa? Is that... the Legendary Pokémon that appeared in Dahara Town a hundred years ago?"
The similarly knowledgeable Clemont immediately recalled the related legends.
"Hoopa?"
Ash was confused and took out his Pokédex.
[Hoopa, a Psychic and Ghost-type Mythical Pokémon. It can use the rings in its hands to transfer everything away...]
Bonnie hurriedly trotted over and looked at it together with Dedenne.
"Oh, I've heard of it."
As a native of Kalos, Serena had also heard the name of this Legendary Pokémon.
Mainly because the legend is too exaggerated.
It's generally treated as after-dinner gossip.
It's also used as a terrifying classic example in the Kalos region to coax children to sleep obediently at night.
Almost every region has such a figure.
Like some "Shadow Mimic" (Gengar), "Nightmare God" (Darkrai), "Comet Behemoth that swallows people at night" (Eternatus)...
The reason they are considered scary Pokémon by everyone is basically because everyone was frightened by these few Pokémon every day when they were young.
"A hundred years ago, it was still the predecessor of Dahara City, Dahara Town, which was still a quite poor place."
"But one day, a huge Pokémon named Hoopa appeared and brought immense wealth to the people there, causing Dahara Town to develop rapidly and gradually become Dahara City."
"But later, under the instigation of humans, Hoopa began to show off its power."
"First it summoned Groudon and Kyogre, using the power of its rings to play them for fools, and then sent them away."
"Then it summoned Zekrom, Reshiram, and Regigigas, again using the power of its rings to toy with the three of them, and sent them away again."
"However, during the two massive battles, Dahara City suffered immense destruction. People began to fear Hoopa and wanted to seal it, so they created the Prison Bottle."
"The Prison Bottle sealed eighty to ninety percent of Hoopa's power, and Dahara City was able to rise from the ashes."
Through Clemont's explanation, Ash and Bonnie also learned about Hoopa.
And N understood even more why Will was wary of this Pokémon Hoopa.
What he heard from Reshiram.
Was precisely that battle a hundred years ago mentioned by Clemont.
He (Reshiram) was forcefully awakened from his slumber along with Zekrom and Regigigas.
Two were in a state of weakness, and the other was not fully activated. Thus, the three of them jointly fought against Hoopa but were instead beaten up and sent away.
Even though their condition at the time was not perfect.
This does not mean Hoopa's strength is inflated.
Its rings that can teleport everything are like the rings of creation taken from Arceus's back, extremely heaven-defying.
Even if the three of them were in perfect condition, they couldn't break through the defense of those rings.
After all...
The rings of Hoopa Unbound.
There are a freaking full six of them!
This means it can block six attacks simultaneously, and in the blink of an eye, return these six attacks back where they came from or transfer them elsewhere.
For example, right above a certain human city.
But only absolutely evil anti-social, anti-human elements would do that.
"The version I heard is also like this."
Serena nodded in agreement.
It can be said.
Anyone who grew up in the Kalos region, or has lived there for a relatively long time, should have heard these legends about Hoopa.
"It looks like it's indeed a quite dangerous guy."
N narrowed his eyes.
This guy could actually forcefully awaken Legendary Pokémon from all over the world and summon them to the same place.
It's hard to imagine what kind of consequences that would cause.
"Hoopa is not a dangerous guy!"
A voice like a young child's came from beside Ash's head.
Ash turned his head to look.
And then looked down at the Pokédex in his hand, startled to the point of retreating repeatedly:
"Wah! It's Hoopa!"
"How is that possible?! Wasn't Hoopa sealed by the Prison Bottle?!"
N hurriedly pulled Ash over, his eyes full of surprise and doubt.
The reason Will asked him to come here and take away the Prison Bottle was precisely to prevent Hoopa inside the bottle from coming out.
And now as a result.
Hoopa has already come out?
"What the Prison Bottle sealed was Hoopa's power, not Hoopa. Hoopa is not some evil guy; he's just easily fooled by evil people. In order to prevent the prying and manipulation of evil people, our ancestors sealed Hoopa's power. This way, even if bad guys bewitch Hoopa, he can't do anything major."
A young man dressed in desert attire walked over, bowing slightly to everyone,
"I am Baraz, this is my younger sister Meray, and then there's Hoopa. We grew up together since we were little."
"My name is N, a scholar currently traveling. I'm very curious about Hoopa; can you tell me about it?"
N glanced at the tiny Hoopa, stepped forward, and took the initiative to say.
The others also had curious expressions.
Baraz and Meray were of course willing to clear up the misunderstanding for Hoopa, letting more people know—Hoopa is not an evil god.
Through their narration.
N and his group also gained a more accurate understanding of Hoopa.
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