The moment Mewtwo saw the Mega Stone, it revealed itself.
A silver-white Pokémon appeared, with purple along its abdomen and tail. Its form was humanoid yet feline, floating midair, radiating an overwhelming aura.
Gu Qiu tried to scan its data—
Failed.
[Ding! Target's strength exceeds detection limits. Please increase host's strength.]
"Too strong to scan?"
Gu Qiu clicked his tongue. This was the first time the system had outright refused.
"This stone… originally belonged to me."
There was a ripple in Mewtwo's voice.
"Yes, yes, Lord Mewtwo. This is your companion stone. We're merely returning it to you."
A sinister gleam flashed in Lance's eyes.
Just touch it… and you're mine.
"You have… my thanks."
Mewtwo's tone softened slightly. Its vigilance lowered just a fraction.
Gu Qiu did not intervene with Aura Power.
Why would Mewtwo believe him?
If Lance twisted the narrative, Gu Qiu would be the one in trouble.
He had to wait.
He had already asked the system—if someone forcibly removed the tampered Mewtwoite X, could Mewtwo recover?
The answer was yes.
Without moving, Mewtwo levitated the stone from Lance's hand.
Closer.
Lance could barely suppress the grin spreading across his face.
"This stone…"
Mewtwo's fingers touched it.
Instantly—
Rage flickered across its expression.
The stone had been tampered with.
There was a force within it attempting to corrode its very origin.
It tried to fling it away—
But the stone adhered to its palm.
To remove it, Mewtwo would need to expend most of its power neutralizing the invasive energy.
"Lord Mewtwo, are you feeling unwell?"
"It's nothing. Blaine mentioned you might feel discomfort. In a few hours, the energy will neutralize."
As he spoke, Lance released more Pokémon.
Level 82 Weezing.
Level 85 Crobat.
Several others above Level 75.
The other two operatives summoned Pokémon in the 60s.
The cave, already cramped, was instantly packed.
"What are you doing?"
Mewtwo tried to gather power—
But with the stone interfering, it could only access less than one-tenth of its usual strength.
Its expression darkened.
"You should come quietly, Lord Mewtwo. Professor Blaine and Boss Giovanni have missed you dearly."
"You deceitful humans… I will kill you."
Mewtwo erupted in fury.
Its aura alone forced the opposing Pokémon back against the cave walls.
"Don't panic! It can't use even a tenth of its power!"
"Crobat, Swift! Weezing, Sludge Bomb!"
Lance attacked first.
Normally, even their strongest moves couldn't pierce Mewtwo's psychic barriers.
But now—
It couldn't fully activate its law-level power.
If it did, the Mega Stone would detonate.
Its psychic shield shattered quickly.
The attacks struck.
Mewtwo was blasted into the cave wall.
Other Pokémon, seeing it suppressed, surged with confidence.
"Despicable humans…"
Mewtwo's eyes burned.
It had never imagined being battered by such weaklings.
The damage wasn't severe—
Yet if this continued, defeat was inevitable.
"Do you require assistance?"
Gu Qiu's voice reached Mewtwo through Aura.
"I am not with them. I'm from the League. You know Lorelei—she sent me to sabotage their plan."
He added that deliberately.
"Aura Power… Human, I trust you."
Mewtwo was startled.
It had sensed Gu Qiu before—but hadn't expected him to possess Aura.
Humans with Aura were rarely corrupt.
"But how will you help me?"
"Let them knock you toward my position."
"Impossible! I, Mewtwo, will not allow myself to be struck down by weaklings!"
Smack.
Instant karma.
Houndoom slammed Mewtwo sideways.
"…Very well. I will fall toward your direction."
If Gu Qiu could see its face, he'd see faint embarrassment.
Tsundere Legendary.
Bang!
Another calculated strike.
This time, Mewtwo angled its trajectory—
Landing less than half a meter from Gu Qiu.
The control was immaculate.
Legendary indeed.
Without the trap, a hundred Lances wouldn't suffice.
"Itachi—activate the third-stage Susanoo."
Susanoo had five forms.
The fifth—Perfect Susanoo—Itachi never used in canon, though artwork existed.
Pikachu's limit was the fourth stage—Tengu armor, wielding the Totsuka Blade and Yata Mirror.
But the cave was too cramped.
Third stage would suffice.
It only needed a few seconds.
Instantly—
A colossal crimson figure manifested around Pikachu.
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