"So cool....."
"Why is Mr. Natsuhiko here?!"
"The actions of the Plasma Team are a declaration of war against the Alliance. As the hero, Mr. Natsuhiko will use the Cyan Flame of truth to scorch these evil doers!"
"..."
The Foundation Legend of the Twin Dragons is a story almost every citizen of the Unova Region has heard. Many people blindly worship Natsuhiko, who became the new hero.
In just one day.
Natsuhiko has become a sensation across the internet, gaining a massive following.
Adjusting his hat, Natsuhiko looked down at the Plasma Team's castle and their members.
He suddenly remembered.
The reason N left was because Reshiram attacked the Plasma Team's castle, burning it to the ground.
N, driven by the pursuit of truth, broke free from the Plasma Team's control, and began traveling throughout the Unova Region, seeing the beautiful relationships between Trainers and Pokémon, eventually standing against Ghetsis.
Is there...some kind of ceremony being held again?
After a brief moment of distraction, Natsuhiko met N's gaze.
This was their second time making eye contact.
Yet, Natsuhiko was still struck by the purity of N's gaze, a look that seemed to pierce the soul.
It was rumored.
N is the descendant of humans and Pokémon; he possesses an ability similar to the "Power of the Eternal Plate" that allows him to communicate with Pokémon and understand their hearts.
That's why he was chosen by Ghetsis.
N immediately recognized Natsuhiko and Reshiram.
"Why is he here?" A thought flashed through N's mind.
For Natsuhiko, who is deeply loved by Pokémon and one of the few who can maintain eye contact with him for long, N held a deep impression.
However, after exchanging a look with him, Natsuhiko shifted his gaze to Ghetsis standing behind N.
Ghetsis' expression was exceptionally grim.
He assumed that even if Natsuhiko controlled Reshiram, it would take considerable time and effort to deal with the then enraged Kyurem, and he could seize the moment to put all the blame on N, thus retreating unscathed.
Unexpectedly, Natsuhiko arrived so quickly.
And judging by Reshiram's appearance, it didn't seem to be much depleted.
How is that possible?
"Ghetsis."
Natsuhiko's voice, enhanced by his psychic abilities, spread across the scene.
When he saw the cameras, he guessed Ghetsis' intentions.
While speaking, he took out his Investigator badge.
Only showed the cover, didn't open it.
Otherwise, the words "Junior Investigator" would be too embarrassing.
"You secretly control the Plasma Team, conducting illegal Pokémon research and modification, illegal capture and control of Pokémon, intending to manipulate Thundurus and Kyurem, causing Longmu Town and surrounding areas to be completely frozen. As an Alliance Investigator, I now...arrest you according to Alliance law. Do you have anything to say?!"
Natsuhiko deliberately made his voice sound deeper, filled with authority and dignity.
"Nim! Nim!"
Victini stood on Natsuhiko's shoulder, with its arms akimbo, wearing a "I look down on you" expression.
"Woo—!!"
Reshiram raised its head and let out a breath of Cyan Flame, further augmenting Natsuhiko's imposing aura.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh—
Four discs lined up beside Natsuhiko, transforming in shape.
The four glistening cannons of Genesect aimed at Ghetsis as well.
The cannons were deployed, the stance was crystal clear.
Reshiram + Victini + Genesect*4.
With this lineup, let alone the Plasma Team's headquarters, Natsuhiko would dare even...well, perhaps even the Unova Alliance headquarters he would dare to break into.
Upon saying this.
N, standing on the battlements, was completely stunned.
What does this mean?
The Plasma Team, no, did Father do these things?
Then all the teachings he imparted, telling him to live in harmony with Pokémon, freeing all Pokémon, what is that all about?
N looked back at Natsuhiko, at Reshiram beneath him.
From Reshiram, N felt authenticity, and a restrained anger.
Looking then at Victini on Natsuhiko's shoulder, small as it was, it contained terrifying energy, not nearly as weak as its appearance suggested.
And its closeness to Natsuhiko was just like N saw initially, how Vulpix and Eevee were close to Natsuhiko.
A person who gains the approval of so many Pokémon is definitely not a bad person.
Yet, what most caught N's eye, was those four Genesects.
They had personally experienced the control and modification by the Plasma Team; their hearts were the best evidence for N.
What he said was all true!
N's face was filled with disbelief as he turned to the father he always revered.
This act of looking into his eyes, warned by Ghetsis as "presumptuous," revealed to him a totally different father.
Sinister, grim, violent, angry...
Where was the gentle demeanor of before?
Ghetsis' actions further verified Natsuhiko's words.
At this moment.
N's strong beliefs collapsed instantly.
The whole world seemed to be falling apart.
Large beads of sweat continuously appeared on his handsome face, his complexion turning exceedingly pale, even ghastly so.
Flashing through his mind were all the experiences and treatments he encountered within the Plasma Team over the years.
In fact, he had long been suspicious, but he had not pursued it, or rather, deceived himself from tracing it back to the root.
But now, all the ugliness behind seemingly beautiful scenes, confirmed by Natsuhiko's words, surfaced.