Chapter 520: When There's a Need, Give It Your All!
Chapter 520: When There's a Need, Give It Your All!
"Really?"
On the phone, Adake's astonished voice came through.
Jinghe informed him that the Plasma Team might have captured Tyrantrum.
As the Unova region's Champion, Adake was well aware of the situation within the Giant Cavern.
However, even a Champion wouldn't provoke a Legendary Pokemon without a pressing need, especially one who had lost their main ace.
Fortunately, Tyrantrum was relatively well-behaved, staying within the Giant Cavern and not venturing out.
For this reason, the Unova League maintained a certain understanding with Tyrantrum, choosing not to provoke it.
They even restricted most information about Tyrantrum, keeping the number of people aware of its existence to a small handful.
Now, Jinghe was telling Adake that the Plasma Team had captured Tyrantrum? The magnitude of this news was overwhelming, and even Adake struggled to process it instantly.
"Although I didn't witness it personally, it's highly likely."
Jinghe exhaled softly.
Great.
It felt reassuring to have a tall person to support you when the sky seemed to be falling, was this the significance of having a Champion and Elite Four in a region for ordinary residents? It wasn't just a symbol of strength and capability but also a mental pillar during times of danger.
"It's a hassle," Adake muttered.
Jinghe agreed.
If the Plasma Team had captured Tyrantrum, they wouldn't have held back. It would have been a significant move, and anything less would have been a letdown considering the commotion they had caused.
"According to Dr. Red Cedar's analysis of some of Akroma's research materials, he developed an 'Akroma Machine' capable of controlling and enhancing Pokemon's power."
Adake spoke in a deep voice.
"If the Plasma Team enhances and controls Tyrantrum, the consequences..."
Tyrantrum was already formidable, but what if it were enhanced?
"It shouldn't be that fast." Jinghe replied.
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
"Akroma's 'Akroma Machine' can enhance and control Pokemon, but it doesn't work on all Pokemon, and it can't control them instantly or immediately."
"Are you saying Akroma might not be able to control Tyrantrum?"
"I just think it's more likely that way; otherwise, the Plasma Team should have become more flamboyant by now, right?" Jinghe countered.
"That makes sense."
If the Plasma Team had successfully captured and controlled Tyrantrum, they wouldn't be lying low now.
Since Adake and his team broke into the P2 Laboratory, the Plasma Team had been retreating. Some of their bases were seized by the League, but many more had withdrawn.
The Plasma Team's response was the best proof.
Of course, Adake had informed Jinghe of all this during their earlier phone call.
"It seems we need to act quickly."
They had to strike while the Plasma Team hadn't fully controlled Tyrantrum, defeat them, and release Tyrantrum.
Hanging up the phone.
"Let the Unova Champion worry about Unova matters."
Jinghe felt he already had enough on his plate.
After helping Keldeo, he still needed to find a way to assist the Genesects.
But there was another issue.
He didn't know where the Genesects had gone.
"Jinghe."
On the vast grassland, as the sun set, the evening glow hung over the western valley.
On the prairie.
Azure Flame Blade Demon, Gigaforg, Rapid Dragon, Martial Bear Master, and Tyrogue were all learning from the three Saint Swordsmen and Keldeo.
The Saint Swordsmen's expertise wasn't limited to just "swordsmanship." When training Keldeo, they would use special training methods in grassy areas, rocky forests, and rivers.
Their mastery of Sword Dance, Wave Missile, and their fighting and battling techniques were all worth learning.
Hoopa was the leader among the three Saint Swordsmen, or the captain.
It possessed an innate leadership quality, and most wild Pokemon who knew Hoopa were willing to follow its lead.
Even the most aggressive Pokemon respected Hoopa.
This was what Azure Flame Blade Demon "admired," a Pokemon with "face."
At that moment, it walked over to Jinghe's side and gazed at the distant valley with him.
"Hmm?"
"Thank you."
Jinghe smiled and patted Hoopa's arm lightly, "You only need to say thanks once."
"No."
Hoopa shook its head, "This time, it's to thank you for Keldeo."
Its gaze fell on the grass, where Tyrogue was riding on Keldeo and playing with Martial Bear Master.
Keldeo?
Jinghe also noticed Tyrogue gripping Keldeo's mane and jumping around, a slight smile on his lips.
Calling it "Crimson Horse" right in front of its parent, Tyrogue, you've come a long way.
However, Hoopa didn't seem to mind; it merely sighed softly.
"We've always taught Keldeo, fearing it would become arrogant, but we also overlooked its self-esteem issues."
"It's you, it's all of you. You made it understand the meaning of wielding a sword, the weight of being the 'sword' of the Saint Swordsmen."
A sword is a lethal weapon, but as Saint Swordsmen, they are always there to protect the weak Pokemon.
Just as it was during the war between humans and Pokemon, so it was this time, representing the wild Pokemon in negotiations with Tyrantrum.
For the Saint Swordsman, the weight of the sword depended on the determination to "protect."
One thing at a time, and so Hoopa once again had to thank Jinghe.
"It will understand in time," Jinghe said, not taking credit but speaking truthfully.
"Yes, but it may take years, decades, or even longer."
Hoopa slowly lowered its head, and from its forehead, a long horn with a metallic sheen slowly extended.
This was the reason they were called "Saint Swordsmen," and this was their "sword."
However, at the tip of the sword, there was a dark red stone the size of half a fist.
Hmm?
Seeing the stone, Jinghe was taken aback.
"This is..."
He took it unconsciously, and he was somewhat surprised:
"A piece of the Fist Slate!"
"You know it?"
This time, Hoopa was a little surprised.
It explained:
"This was found by us when we were protecting the wild Pokemon during the meteorite's fall."
Did Arceus also come when the Unova Region meteorite fell?
Arceus isn't Rayquaza, so why would it be so interested in meteorites?
But upon closer inspection, the meteorite containing Kyurem, Czechrom, and Lechram only left behind the "Giant Cavern," which seemed a bit small.
The meteorite that fell in the Hoenn Region created the entire Sootopolis City crater.
That was just an ordinary meteorite, and this one contained three legendary Pokemon.
"It's not of much use to us anymore, but I believe it might still be of some use to you and your Pokemon."
Jinghe pursed his lips.
First, Latias and Latios had mysteriously produced a piece of the Earth Slate.
Then, the Saint Swordsman Hoopa, as a gesture of gratitude, offered a piece of the Fist Slate.
Speaking of which, Rayquaza, Giratina, Dialga, Palkia, and the others must have had at least a little bit of these slates, right?
Tsk.
In the end, their relationship wasn't close enough, and he couldn't convince them.
Other things could be overlooked, but a piece of the Fist Slate was something he wouldn't mind having more of.
"In that case, I'll reluctantly accept it."
Jinghe put the piece of the Fist Slate into his pocket.
Buzz—
For some reason, he felt his Wave Guide Power tremble slightly, becoming a bit more excited and active.
Huh?
This piece of the Fist Slate was supposed to be given to the Bear Master.
But now it seemed that as a human, his Wave Guide Power was also affected by the piece of the Fist Slate.
Wave Guide was a Fighting-type ability.
His Wave Guide growth had been in a semi-stagnant state.
Even when he infused it into Rainbow Feather at regular intervals, the growth was extremely slow.
On the contrary, Rainbow Feather always reacted as if it was enough.
This piece of the Fist Slate had caused his Wave Guide to change again.
But Jinghe still had a question.
If even he could use the piece of the Fist Slate, was he considered human or Pokemon?
"It feels more and more like a Super Rookie."
"There's one more thing."
After giving the piece of the Fist Slate to Jinghe as a gesture of gratitude, Hoopa seemed to have completed a task, and as it breathed a sigh of relief, it spoke again.
"Go on."
"Those five Pokemon that attacked Kyurem, or the ones that attacked you..."
"Yes, they are Genesect, Pokemon from three billion years ago, resurrected from fossils by humans, and then further modified using technology."
"I see." Hoopa nodded with a complex expression.
It said again, "No wonder I felt sadness and pain from them."
Sadness and pain?
"If... I mean, if it's possible, could you help them?" Hoopa looked at Jinghe.
The gazes of the human and Pokemon met.
In truth, Hoopa and the others had never fully trusted humans.
This had been the case since the war between humans and Pokemon.
But Jinghe's appearance had changed their perception of humans.
A smile appeared on Jinghe's face as he slightly raised his head and took a deep breath, speaking with a sense of righteousness:
"You might not believe it, but before I met Keldeo, I had always been searching for them, looking for a way to help them."
"Within my abilities, I will help in any way I can."
Hoopa continued to look at him, touched by his words.
It knew Jinghe wasn't boasting.
Because he had indeed helped Keldeo and them.
And its Wave Guide was telling it that he wasn't lying.
A human who had been helping Pokemon in need, his relationship with his Pokemon was enviable, and such a person...
At this moment, Hoopa, who possessed the "Heart of Justice," seemed to see the light of justice in Jinghe.
It was so bright that Hoopa couldn't help but cover its eyes.
This was an admirable "Just Person" worthy of respect!
Hoopa said sincerely, "If there's a need, I'll do my best!"
(End of Chapter)
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