Pokémon: Who let him leave Pallet Town?

Chapter 560 War Dragon (Youth Edition)

An eerie silence fell over the entire core area of ​​the ice cave.

The black and white energies, which were originally clearly distinct and in opposition to each other, suddenly boiled and went berserk under the guidance of the rainbow-colored ring in Rainbow N's hand, just like cold water that had been thrown into boiling oil.

They are no longer content with their respective domains, but are tearing, colliding, and merging together wildly.

The black lightning and white flames violently clashed, producing a teeth-grinding hissing sound and unleashing destructive energy turbulence that scraped countless deep marks into the surrounding ice walls.

The icy blue core light source flickered erratically within this raging energy vortex, as if it might go out at any moment.

[Czechrom is incapacitated!]

[Reshiram is incapacitated!]

The system's announcements sounded repeatedly, but they failed to reassure Natsume in the slightest.

Inside that massive block of ice, the blurry dragon-shaped outline underwent a terrifying transformation as these two diametrically opposed yet fundamentally similar forces were frantically injected into it.

It is no longer simply a frozen dragon.

The jet-black, metallic carapace and the pure white, shimmering feathers simultaneously proliferated, covered, and vied for every inch of space on its body.

Its left side was covered by a menacing black carapace and leaping lightning, while its right side was enveloped in magnificent white feathers and tranquil white flames.

Two forces clashed fiercely on its spine, forming a terrifying scar that constantly twists, tears, and reforms, from which burst forth chaotic and chilling dark energy.

Its size expanded further during the fusion, almost bursting through the enormous ice cave.

The ice block groaned under the strain, and countless cracks instantly appeared all over it.

“Crack—boom!!!”

The massive block of ice finally shattered completely, forcibly cracked and annihilated by the unparalleled power erupting from within.

An unprecedented, terrifying pillar of light, incorporating extreme ice, raging thunder, purifying white flames, and some kind of chaotic, dark energy, replaced the previous icy blue pillar of light and shot into the sky.

The ice cave's dome was completely pierced, revealing the sky outside, which was dyed an eerie gray-white.

The pillar of light slowly receded, revealing within it a newly formed, colossal figure radiating an aura of destruction—

Dragon of War.

It stands atop a broken ice core, black on the left and white on the right, clearly distinct yet strangely symbiotic.

His jet-black left eye pulsed with violent lightning, while his pure white right eye burned with icy flames.

Its claws, fangs, and even its tail emitted a terrifying buzzing sound that could tear everything apart, burn everything, and freeze everything.

The three energies of ice, lightning, and fire completely disappeared, replaced only by the overwhelming black light that Natsume had seen in the images from the war era.

The black light shone, turning the surrounding ice crystals black.

Natsume felt as if he had returned to the first time he saw that image in the Dragon Scale of War.

The reality that is so close at hand is all the more oppressive.

At that moment, even the sleeping man with the middle parting unconsciously curled up his body.

Hupa was so frightened that he shrank completely behind Natsume.

"No, Hu Pa can't be afraid!"

As if he had thought of something, Hupa shook his head abruptly and stood in front of Xia Mu.

"You go back first."

Natsume, with a serious expression, put Hupa back into the red and white ball.

Rainbow N stood in the enormous shadow cast by the War Dragon, looking up at the out-of-control embodiment of destruction that he himself had brought about, his calm smile remaining unchanged.

He even seemed somewhat disappointed.

"As expected, it can't compare to the one at headquarters."

“However,” he looked up at Natsume.

"That should be enough to deal with you."

Why is it so small?

To Rainbow N's surprise, Natsume was not frightened at all. Instead, he asked questions with a serious expression, as if he were seeking knowledge.

"what?"

Rainbow N was taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes beneath the brim of her hat.

"I said, why is it so small?"

Natsume pointed to the war dragon in front of him and repeated.

Despite the fact that the opponent's current size was almost enough to burst the ice cave, and was larger than three dragons stacked together.

But this is in stark contrast to the terrifying figures he saw in wartime footage, those that blotted out the sun and rivaled the Peace Dogs in their struggle against the entire world's skies.

It's like fireflies trying to see the moon – utterly insignificant.

Natsume quickly understood why.

[Team Rainbow Rocket executive N has dispatched the War Dragon!]

[War Dragon's Trait: War Rating activated!]

[Rating in progress]

[Rating Result: No state of war.]

The War Dragon remains unchanged!

"Oh!" Natsume suddenly realized.

He remembered that Peace Dogs also had a similar "Peace Rating".

The more peaceful the world is, the stronger the peace dogs become.

It seems that the so-called war rating trait of the War Dragon is based on the same principle.

The more chaotic the world is, the more wars there are, the stronger he becomes.

Clearly, in this era of unparalleled peace and stability, the other side is naturally unable to recapture its former power.

Thinking of this, Natsume's psychological pressure immediately eased a lot.

Even a war dragon outside of times of war struggles to maintain its physical form.

Natsume glanced at the other person, sensing that this state wouldn't last long.

It can only exert enough force to cover one lid, no more than that.

"Ah, ignorance is bliss."

Rainbow N coldly stared at Natsume, scoffed, and decisively gave the order:

"War mobilization!"

Rainbow N's voice, like a cold military command, pierced through the noise of the roaring energy.

Boom!Boom!Boom!Boom!
The heavy drumbeats, seemingly from an ancient battlefield, struck without warning, each sound sending shivers down one's spine, carrying a primal, exhilarating, and chilling appeal.

The dark light emanating from the War Dragon surged like a living thing, no longer a static shroud, but transformed into a raging black tide, spreading wildly from its center toward the entrance of the ice cave and toward the entire Sunshine Academy!

This black light had no real destructive power, but it carried a strange spiritual influence.

Outside the ice cave, Adek, who was confronting the man in black and the phantom dragons, suddenly turned around and was horrified to see black light gushing out of the cave entrance like a flood bursting its banks, instantly engulfing a large area of ​​the academy.

What horrified him even more were the Dark-type Pokémon that had originally inhabited the ruins of the academy but were later taken in and housed there—Houndoom, Poliwag, Thief, and Murkrow.
In the instant the black light flashed, their eyes were tinged with an ominous crimson.

"Ouch!"

"Gah——!"

They let out roars that were completely different from usual, filled with fighting spirit and frenzy.
As if receiving a supreme command, the soldiers, drawn by invisible ropes, with bloodshot eyes, surged madly toward the entrance of the ice cave.
[The coyote has joined the battle!]

[Dairubi has joined the battle!]

[The Murkrow has joined the battle!]

……

The system notification sounds were instantly flooded the screen.

"Tsk!" Natsume frowned.

Is there such an effect?

Under such chaotic rules, the opponent can gain almost unlimited opportunities to strike by overwhelming numbers, while one's own side will be completely worn down.

"Domain deactivated".

Without hesitation, Natsume waved his hand and voluntarily dispersed the battlefield according to the game rules.

As the light faded, the scene instantly returned to the cold reality.

A shattered ice cave, a ferocious war dragon, and an army of Dark-type Pokémon that surged wildly from the cave entrance, filling half the cave and with ominous red light in their eyes.

They bared their teeth and emitted a low, menacing growl as they surrounded Natsume and the sleeping man with the middle parting.

No rules are needed; let power speak for itself.

"Big Dragon, get ready."

"Roar--!!!"

Just then, a weak yet still majestic roar suddenly erupted from behind Natsume.

It's Bangilas.

It somehow managed to stand up, the lightning and fire scars on its breastplate still shocking, but its scarlet pupils were fixed on Natsume's raised hand, its eyes filled with anxiety and a desire to stop it.

It struggled to move its massive body, standing between the controlled Dark-type Pokémon and Natsume. Although each step made it gasp for breath, its attitude was unusually resolute.

No! We can't hurt them!
A powerful, unspoken message was conveyed to Natsume.

These Dark-type Pokémon are all its underlings; it's the big brother!

give it to me!
Bangalore took a deep breath, ignoring the excruciating pain in its body, and amplified its roar, which contained the power of the earth and rocks, to its fullest extent.

The sound waves spread out like tangible ripples, gently brushing over each Dark-type Pokémon controlled by the black light.

The crimson in their eyes began to flash intensely and erratically, and their frenzied movements became hesitant, as if they were struggling between instinct and control.

Bangiras is trying to awaken these lost little brothers in his own way.

"Humph."

Rainbow N grinned and snapped his fingers lightly.

"Snapped!"

The sound was incredibly faint, yet it resonated in everyone's ears.

In just a moment, a deeper level of rage surged into the hearts of these Pokémon.

(End of this chapter)