Chapter 153 — The Shared Pressure of Cynthia and Carina

"Mew!?"

Compared to Sun Wuming's forceful approach, Serena's gentle persuasion was clearly more effective, making Mew's big eyes sparkle with interest.

"Mew~Mew!"

After hesitating for a long while with its little head down, Mew finally nodded in agreement.

Looking at the current situation, this aggressive male biped wasn't going to let it go easily.

But at least these two female bipeds seemed nice, and there would be good food to eat.

Though part of the reason was also Mew's own interest in Sun Wuming.

Where did this human get such powerful strength from?

[Welcome to our team, Mew!]

At this moment, Hoopa Confined jumped out of Marie's Poké Ball, grinning as it greeted Mew.

Mew tilted its little head, its expression clearly asking "Who are you?"

[Oh right, right, I had a different form a hundred years ago]

Hoopa Confined scratched its head, remembering that when it met Mew a hundred years ago, it was in its Unbound form.

After the two cute creatures chatted for a while, Mew became even more curious about Sun Wuming.

According to Hoopa Confined's account, this annoying guy who always liked to pinch faces had actually defeated Giratina and the others.

It was unbelievable that a human could do such a thing.

"Do we still need to convince Mew?" 

Sina asked, remembering the purpose of her and Cynthia's visit.

"I don't think... that's necessary anymore."

Cynthia was gradually recovering from her shock.

Her best friend Diantha could also achieve floating and brief flight using psychic powers.

But there's absolutely no way she could do anything as extreme as Sun Wuming, who was even faster than legendary Pokémon!

But regardless, Mew being claimed by Sun Wuming should be a good thing for them.

Although Sun Wuming had never said he was on the League's side, he had at least stated that if Arceus really wanted to destroy the world, he would stop it.

Clearly, he didn't want this world to disappear.

Or rather, he didn't want the human race to perish.

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...

When they came out of the World Tree.

It was nearly evening.

Everyone chose not to return to Oreburgh City, as there was nothing left there to attract them.

Seeing that it was getting late, Sun Wuming's group decided to camp in the mountains.

When they saw Sun Wuming throw out a villa from his capsule, Cynthia and Sina once again contributed some memorable expressions.

Without Sun Wuming having to remind them.

After setting up the backpack room villa house, Serena and Marie immediately began their daily training.

Now, they each had six Pokémon.

Serena: Greninja, Delphox, Electivire, Kartana, Metagross, Altaria, Gardevoir.

Marie: Hoopa Confined, Morpeko, Pangoro, Tyranitar, Incineroar, Guzzlord.

When she saw these Pokémon and their training methods, Cynthia was secretly shocked.

These two girls could go beyond Elite Four level and compete for Champion.

"No slacking off! Or you won't get any donuts!"

Marie caught Hoopa Confined trying to slack off again and threatened it with its greatest fear.

Though it had been lazy for a hundred years, making Hoopa Confined completely weak when Marie first got it from Meray.

But if it was willing to train, Hoopa Confined could reach peak second-tier god level.

And Sun Wuming had said that Hoopa Confined had the potential to become Marie's ace.

The key issue was its lazy attitude of working three days and resting for two...

[Hoopa doesn't like it, it's too hard...]

Hoopa Confined complained pitifully.

"Then I'll hand you over to Wuming, let him train you."

Marie said coldly.

[No! Hoopa will start training right now!]

Hoopa Confined's expression immediately changed to one of terror.

If Marie's training was hell, then Sun Wuming's was the eighteenth level of hell.

Watching Marie and Hoopa Confined's interaction, Cynthia couldn't help but look towards Sun Wuming in the distance.

When that man released his Pokémon, Sina, who possessed the power of Bond Phenomenon, nearly stumbled and split her bottom in half.

Pangoro, Zacian, Hoopa Unbound, Bewear, and Pheromosa - five intimidating monsters surrounded Sun Wuming.

Mew floated above them, observing quietly with its big mascara eyes.

[Hello~]

At this moment, Diancie floated to Mew's side, and the two pink cute creatures reached out their little hands to shake.

"Come."

At this point, Sun Wuming below uttered a single word.

Thud!

Pangoro stomped the ground hard, its entire fur began to flush with blood, and you could faintly see the blue veins underneath through its fur.

"Is that... what defeated Garchomp!?"

Cynthia's beautiful eyes narrowed beneath her blonde bangs.

She remembered it was called... the "Eight Gates" technique, right?

BOOM!!!

As Pangoro charged forward, just its feet running on the ground produced deafening thuds that could make one's eardrums go deaf, giving an idea of how thoroughly that body had been tempered.

As it approached Sun Wuming, Pangoro's entire body flowed with rippling water.

Here it comes, Water Flow Combo!

On the other side, Bewear also burst forth with terrifying impact no less than Pangoro's.

Its arms glowed with dazzling white light.

Million Ton Punch!

"Is he crazy!?"

As someone who also possessed special abilities, Sina could sense better than ordinary people just how powerful the force these two Pokémon were unleashing was.

However.

In the final instant before the four punches from left and right were about to hit.

Sun Wuming crossed his arms and opened both palms.

He caught Pangoro and Bewear's attacks head-on.

WHOOSH---!!!

But even so, the explosive shockwave turned into a fierce wind, picking up flying sand and stones, forcing the watching Cynthia to send out her Milotic to create a protective barrier with Protect.

In the next instant, Sun Wuming's ten fingers tightened, gripping Pangoro and Bewear's fists and pulling them towards himself.

Then just as they lost their balance, he released his grip and clenched his fists, striking them in their abdomens.

The two bears instantly became shooting stars, being violently smashed into the mountain wall behind.

"Woof roar!"

Zacian suddenly drew out its Sword of Kings, entering Crowned Sword form as it charged forward.

Pheromosa's long legs were coated in an imperfect black film as it attacked.

Hoopa Unbound's six arms unleashed attacks more fierce than before, swinging its fists with overwhelming intimidation.

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...

Half an hour later.

Under Cynthia and Sina's dumbfounded gazes.

Pangoro, Bewear, and Pheromosa, three Pokémon, leaned against the mountain wall with their heads down, lying there as if their life force had been completely drained.

Zacian changed from Crowned Sword form back to battle-damaged form, while Hoopa Unbound lay down with its eyes rolled back.

The two were lying on either side of Sun Wuming's body.

"Huff... huff... huff..."

Sun Wuming's flame-like upward-shooting hair gradually returned to normal as his breathing stabilized.

"Still missing that final trigger, huh? Just that tiny bit... Super... Saiyan..."

Sun Wuming muttered these words to himself, then fell on his bottom too.

[Quick, help them]

Diancie pulled Mew down with it.

Although Mew had just joined the team, it still knowingly used moves like Heal Pulse to treat Sun Wuming's group's injuries.

"...I don't think we need to find other legendaries, just convincing him alone should be enough."

Recalling the scene she just witnessed, Cynthia felt her scalp tingle.

This guy... was he even human?

"No, this still isn't enough."

However, Sina shook her head, "Arceus's power far exceeds our imagination."

"Master! Dinner's ready!"

At this moment, Serena came running over to call out.

"Mew!?"

Mew's eyes immediately lit up.

Just as it was about to run over, Sun Wuming grabbed the pink cat's tail and said irritably:

"Heal Zacian and the others first, then go."

"Mew---"

Mew glared at Sun Wuming with full of resentment.

You meanie!

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...

"Are you joining the Lily of the Valley Conference?"

During dinner time, when Cynthia heard from Serena that Sun Wuming's group's next destination was Sinnoh, she widened her eyes in surprise.

"Mm,"

Serena nodded and continued to explain:

"Not just us, but also Hop, Ms. Lusamine, and several friends we met in Pallet Town are planning to join the Lily of the Valley Conference, to see who's stronger."

If this group participated, it would undoubtedly make this Conference lively.

But for some reason, while feeling proud, Cynthia also felt a bit sad.

Yes, she was experiencing the same feelings as Carina did back then—

The rapid rise of powerful juniors made them feel immense pressure.

After all, they were still young, only in their early twenties.

To be surpassed so quickly by teenagers, it really didn't feel good.

"Do you want to learn Ki too?"

At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to Sun Wuming and Mew's interaction.

Mew was seen holding a half-eaten donut, sitting on Sun Wuming's shoulder with chocolate crumbs on the corner of its mouth.

"Hmm... well, I actually do have some techniques that would suit you."

Sun Wuming smiled after thinking for a moment.

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...

At this moment, in a secret base somewhere in the Johto region.

This was Team Rocket's new secret base after relocating to Johto.

"Lord Giovanni, it's complete."

Apollo, who served as his confidant, and a bald elderly man in a white coat entered the office, presenting something to Giovanni.

It was a completely black Poké Ball that seemed to come from the abyss.

"Finally completed, huh? If it wasn't finished soon, my body wouldn't have been able to hold out."

Giovanni remarked.

"Dr. Koha named this newly developed Poké Ball the [Dark Ball]."

Apollo explained.

"It's not Koha, it's Namba!"

The bald elderly man beside Apollo roared.