Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 505 Ice Cave Map
That afternoon.

"Your level is low, and you know relatively few skills."

As Natsume, carrying Hoopa, stepped into the back mountain of Sunshine Academy, passing through layers of construction sites, a completely different feeling washed over him.

Why isn't there a rumbling sound here?

Hupa spread his hands and gestured, trying to depict the appearance of the construction machinery outside.

Natsume paused, then explained:
"Because this is a habitat."

Natsume pointed to a small, blue hill not far away, sitting in front of the ice cave.

"Wow, that's amazing!"

Hoopa stared at the Bangila with shining eyes.

"Is this the opponent you found for Hoopa?"

Hupa suddenly hesitated and looked at Natsume with a timid expression.

Although it cannot borrow overwhelming strength, it still retains its perception of powerful individuals.

The Tyranitar in front of him is extremely powerful and definitely beyond what he can handle in his current state.

“No.” Natsume shook his head, his finger sliding down to point to the circle of Dark-type minions surrounding Tyranitar, and slowly said:
"Your opponents are them."

"Alright, Hoopa, go back and challenge them!"

Hupa disappeared excitedly.

Natsume did not stop him and walked straight toward the Tyranitar.

Before coming here, Natsume conducted a simple test on Hoopa, which went very badly.

The other party's reaction is almost always half a beat slower, not because of physiological reasons, but because of psychological reasons.

For a long time, it has relied on the liberation form and its dependence on parallel universes, causing it to forget how to use its original power.

In this situation, any planning guidance would be useless.

The only option is to use a clumsy method: have Hubado find someone to fight so he can gradually get used to his body first.

"Roar?"

Seeing Natsume approach, Banjiras instinctively stood up.

Have you seen that red-haired man come looking for you these past few days?

Bangiras paused for a moment, then shook his head.

Natsume looked around, a strange feeling creeping into his heart.

Wait a minute, the guys with the middle part have almost finished exploring the ice cave, and Natsume has even located Kyurem.

Has Adek not caught up yet?

Just as I was pondering this, a chattering sound began to come from the entrance of the ice cave.

"Langrey, you're amazing!"

"The guy with the middle part had a lot of food on him, but he didn't touch the cookies he brought with him."

"My Dragonite is so gentle. It's so warm and cozy when I sleep at night, I don't even need to open my sleeping bag."

The twelve children walked out together, each with a Pokémon following behind them.

"Pickup!"

With its middle-parted hair and dark circles under its eyes, it couldn't wait to tug at Natsume's sleeve when it saw him.

"Are you afraid of setting a bad example for the children, so we'll talk somewhere else?"

Natsume understood the meaning of the parted hair and curiously followed it to the back of the hill.

"Ptooey!"

Seeing that no one was around, the man with the middle parting spat on Natsume's shoes without hesitation, then slapped the red and white ball, which disappeared into it.

Taking care of a child is truly terrifying; next time something like this happens, it will definitely play dead.

Natsume: "."

Looking back, all twelve Pokémon, without exception, formed a stark contrast to the children who were weary from their journey but full of energy.

They all had huge dark circles under their eyes, looked exhausted, and moved slowly.

“Gana.”

Even the most energetic Zapdos suffered leg cramps, flapped its wings and collapsed to the ground, its fiery feathers all dull and lifeless.

It announced that it had found something that tested willpower even more than fighting to the death.

Even the purely mechanical Loreton and the Phantom Master Ball Rotom floated silently in the air, without a trace of movement.

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone. We offer free massage services here."

Natsume collected all the Pokémon on site into red and white balls and sent them to the Pokémon Center.

Their efforts, especially those involving the middle parting of their hair, have been effective.

At least, Natsume obtained all the route maps inside the ice cave, and most importantly, the location of that Kyurem!
"Hooooo——"

The enormous Bangila approached.

"Why did the study tour end early? Because it's not good for the children to stay in the dark ice cave for too long."

Natsume touched his nose.

Bangiras looked at Natsume with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"I think we can talk."

Natsume suddenly said.

He was curious to know how this Tyranitar had gotten involved with Team Rainbow Rocket.

According to Aldeck's intelligence, the other party should have a grudge against the Rainbow Rockets.

The only possibility is that this Tyranitar is unaware that the Dove Company, which it is dealing with, is connected to Pokémon protection organizations, terrorist organizations, and their behind-the-scenes mentors, Team Rainbow Rocket.

“I think we can talk.” Natsume looked at the enormous Tyranitar in front of him and repeated calmly.

Bangiras growled, his golden vertical pupils fixed on Natsume with scrutiny and vigilance.

Its massive body leaned slightly forward, creating an invisible sense of oppression. "About the Peace Dove Company," Natsume said bluntly, his gaze sharp.

"And then there's the organization behind them."

Bangilas' pupils suddenly contracted.

It reacted extremely strongly to the name Peace Dove Company.

It let out a low, threatening roar, and the rocky ground beneath it cracked from the energy it unconsciously emitted.

"Roar—!" What do you know?!

“I guess they made you a promise,” Natsume said calmly, unmoved. “A promise to revive Kyurem, right?”

Bangiras' massive body paused slightly, its eyes showing even greater vigilance, but its threatening roar lessened somewhat.

It did not deny it.

Sure enough.

Natsume's heart sank.

The dead Kyurem can be resurrected; it's impossible for a single Tyranitar to do so.

Bangila remained silent, its tail unconsciously thumping the ground with a dull thud.

“However,” Natsume’s tone changed, becoming serious.

Do you know who's behind Peace Dove Company?

Bangilas tilted his enormous head, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

"Behind them is an organization called Team Rainbow Rocket," Natsume clearly stated the name.

boom!
Bangiras's aura suddenly erupted.

A violent sandstorm swept across the area like a whirlwind. It suddenly straightened up, raised its head, and let out a deafening roar filled with endless hatred and rage.

“Roar, ahh ...

The entire back mountain seemed to tremble at the roar, and rocks fell down in a rustling sound.

The deep-seated hatred and ferocious killing intent contained in that roar were like a tangible shockwave, making Natsume feel a chill run down his spine.

His pupils contracted slightly, and he vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

This reaction was far too strong; it didn't seem like ordinary hatred at all.

It's as if it has an irreconcilable hatred for Team Rainbow Rocket.

Such a loyal guardian of Kyurem?
"Calm down!" Natsume shouted, suppressing his shock.

A powerful mental field instantly spread out, like an invisible barrier, forcefully suppressing the out-of-control energy storm of Bangiras and slightly calming its violent emotions.

Banjiras was panting heavily, his blood-red eyes fixed on Natsume, and a suppressed, thunderous growl came from his throat.

It's asking: Why?!

“That’s the problem.” Natsume looked at its out-of-control reaction and became even more certain of his guess.

"Peace Dove Company is very likely just a disguise for Team Rainbow Rocket."

"They took advantage of your hatred and your devotion to the land of Kyurem's slumber, placing you here as part of their plan."

Upon hearing the mention of Kyurem's Slumbering Lands, Bangiras's body visibly stiffened, a deep pain and vigilance flashing in his blood-red eyes.

"Huh?!" A plan?! What plan?!

Bangiras's voice was filled with surprise and even deeper anger.

"I'm still investigating what exactly it is," Natsume said frankly.

"But it's definitely not a good thing. They've put you here, probably to keep an eye on Kyurem's resurrection process."

He glanced meaningfully at the unusual, chilling blue armor on Bangiras's body.

"Think about it, are they really helping you resurrect Kyurem, or are they just using your power to protect what they want?"

Bangiras fell silent.

Its enormous head drooped, and its blood-red eyes gradually faded, returning to their golden color, but they were filled with chaos, struggle, and disbelief.

Natsume clearly saw the struggle in its eyes. It was obviously unable to immediately accept this revolutionary information.

"Roar—" How can you prove it?

Bangiras's voice was low and hoarse, filled with deep weariness and doubt.

It looked at Natsume with a complicated expression.

“I cannot produce conclusive evidence right now.” Natsume stared directly at it.

"But you can observe and think for yourself."

"Think about how they approached you, what they asked of you, and whether they were genuinely trying to help you or just using your power?"

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of sincerity:
"I'm telling you this not to take advantage of you, but because I don't want a powerful being to be kept in the dark and become a tool of evil."

"You deserve to know the truth and then make your own choice."

Bangilas's enormous body remained motionless, as if it had been transformed into a blue stone sculpture.

The heavy breathing sounds stood out clearly amidst the white noise of construction.

Silence.

After a long while, it slowly raised its head, its golden vertical pupils staring intently at Natsume. The initial wariness and rage were gone, replaced by an indescribable, heavy doubt.

It gave Natsume a deep look, then slowly turned around, took heavy steps, and walked step by step toward the entrance of the ice cave, finally disappearing into the deep darkness.

Natsume stood there, looking in the direction where Banjiras had disappeared, and gently exhaled.

With Rogers's self-disclosure, the news should quickly reach the people behind it.

It's estimated that it won't be long before they act decisively and take action against the ice cave to avoid any unforeseen complications.

This ice cave is now Natsume's property!

Fortunately, this place has its own powerful guardian that stays by its side day and night.

Regardless, we must make this Bangira wary.

(End of this chapter)