Pokémon: Simultaneous time travel, this Ash is too versatile!

Chapter 216 The New Island Completely Shattered! The Final Victor! The Demands Made by the Alliance.

At the dock, the weather had stabilized, and it was possible to go to the new island if one wanted to, but the Kanto Alliance had issued an order that no one was allowed to go to the new island.

So even though the weather was gradually clearing up, the ships at the pier still couldn't depart, and people at the pier couldn't go to the new island in any way.

To prevent anyone from smuggling themselves in, the Kanto League even sent the gym leaders from two nearby cities—Vermilion City and Celadon City.

With two dojo masters in charge, some people with ulterior motives gave up their plans and chose to watch the excitement from the dock.

Since the League doesn't allow anyone to go to the new island, it means something must have happened there. If news of the strongest trainer competition gets back to the League, it's a slap in the face for the League.

The alliance might have already sent people to arrest the organizers, and when they return, they'll definitely come to the dock first, so they can watch the show.

However, the group of trainers on the dock saw nothing, but they clearly saw the explosion!
A giant mushroom cloud rose from the sea. To them, the new island was just a tiny speck, but the mushroom cloud was much larger than the new island.

The once calm ocean suddenly became turbulent, and terrifying waves crashed directly onto the dock. The trainers who were waiting to watch the spectacle around the dock turned pale and backed away, but they had no time to avoid the waves and were soaked to the bone.

"What's going on? Why is there a sudden surge in activity again?"

"Yes, the weather has improved, hasn't it? These waves are even bigger than during the previous storm!"

"Did you guys see that mushroom cloud over New Island? Could it be from an explosion there that caused the waves to wash over here?"

"Don't be ridiculous. If the waves from the explosion on Shin-jima were to reach here, how huge would the explosion on Shin-jima have been!"

"Exactly, even if the entire new island isn't destroyed!"

"Um...that's true, but how do you explain the mushroom cloud that appeared on Niijima?"

"...Hiss, that's a problem too~"

A group of drenched people were chatting amongst themselves on the edge of the dock. After overhearing their conversation, Rika and M. Surge exchanged a glance.

As the people sent by the Alliance to guard the docks, they knew a little bit of the inside story.

There seems to be a presence on the new island that even the League is wary of, and they have already sent the Four Heavenly Kings to deal with it. If it is a championship-level battle, then if it goes to its extreme, it might really be able to destroy a small island!
However, if the mushroom cloud on the island just now was really an explosion, then even a champion-level being would not be able to cause such a commotion, and a bad premonition flashed through the minds of the two.

Could it be... that there's a god-level being on the new island? And that god-level being even unleashed a powerful attack that completely destroyed the new island!

……

On the new island at this moment—

No, it shouldn't be called New Island anymore; it's now a vast ocean!
Some remnants still float on the sea, but the entire island was almost completely destroyed in the collision just now. Those remnants are the last things left of the island.

On the sea surface, an iceberg quietly melted, revealing the figures of people inside.

Xiaoxia and the others, along with the Four Heavenly Kings of Kanto, were all inside that iceberg several meters high. Everyone's face, including Adu's, showed lingering fear.

If he hadn't had all his Pokémon use Protect at the same time, and if Lorelei hadn't had all his Pokémon use Ice-type moves to create an Ice Wall as a defense, and if Lapras hadn't used Absolute Zero as the final layer of protection, they would probably be in the same situation as Niijima right now!

Even so, they survived by sheer luck, with only Laplace's absolute zero remaining as their sole protection.

Lance's Pokémon used Protect to block the way, and they all suffered considerable damage. Lance basically seized every opportunity to recall them one by one into their Poké Balls, otherwise they would probably have already fallen into the sea by now.

The same applies to Lorelei's Pokémon.

After all the defenses were breached, only absolute zero remained as the last line of defense. The aftershocks finally dissipated just as absolute zero was about to shatter. So it was truly a stroke of luck that they survived.

Kiku and Shiba even regretted not releasing their Pokémon. Kiku only had Gengar guarding her from the shadows, while Shiba hadn't released a single Pokémon.

As a result, they played almost no role in the explosion.

If it weren't for good luck, he would be dead by now.

"Where's Ash? Where's Mewtwo?" After emerging from Absolute Zero and recovering for a while, Lorelei's first thought was of Ash and Mewtwo.

Compared to them, those two were in the epicenter of the explosion, and without any protection. Even if they were at the God Realm level, their fate would probably not be much better.

It would be even worse if they fell into the sea. The shockwave from the explosion caused the waves to surge continuously, and they could be swept thousands of meters away in just a few seconds.

If they fall into the sea, unless they happen to drift to another island, their chances of survival are slim.

"No, I'll have Starmie and the others go down to the sea to search right now!" After listening to Lance and the others' analysis, Misty hurriedly took out her Poké Ball. Even if it's like finding a needle in a haystack, she has to find it!
"No need, I'm fine." A cheerful voice rang out behind Misty. Everyone quickly looked in the direction of the voice and found Ash, dressed in tattered clothes, carrying Mewtwo and standing barefoot on the sea surface.

At this moment, Ash's shirt was completely torn, with only a few black stripes hanging on his body, and his jeans had been turned into shorts, with only a section of his thigh remaining. However, his hat was still intact on his head, seemingly unaffected.

Mewtwo was lying motionless on Ash's shoulder, seemingly unconscious.

"Ash! Are you alright?!"

"You brat, you made us worry so much!"

When did you get behind us?

"..." A cacophony of voices rose and fell on the last remaining small island. Apart from the small patch of land protected by Kona that was big enough for a few people to stand in, the rest of the island had been reduced to a pile of rubble.

The scene should have been Ash succeeding, and then everyone going to hug him.

Ash is currently standing on the sea surface, presumably using special energy to stand on it. The others can only talk to Ash in this narrow space, and there's no way they can run over and hug him.

They were all curious about how Ash managed to avoid the massive explosion that had just occurred—an explosion that had destroyed the entire island. Ash was at the epicenter of the explosion's energy, yet he seemed completely unharmed.

At most, only his clothes were torn.

"...Actually, it's nothing. I just had a little bit of Aura left, so I used it to create a barrier during the explosion and circled around behind you with Mewtwo, using your power to block the aftershocks of the explosion."

Ash explained to everyone with a smile that the situation was not as dangerous as they thought. Although the entire island had been destroyed, he still had some strength left, which was more than enough to protect himself.

In the explosion, Mewtwo was knocked unconscious by the destructive force. That mental shattering was the last bit of power left in Mewtwo's body, and she had no power left to support the protective barrier.

In terms of danger, she was actually in the worst situation in this explosion. If Ash hadn't pulled her out, she might have perished in the explosion.

Even if it had survived by sheer luck, it might have been swept away by the waves and eventually swallowed by the ocean. Ash truly saved Mewtwo's life.

"Anyway, it's good that you're alright. This time, we owe you a lot, Ash. Otherwise, even if we could have fought against Mewtwo, if things had developed to the point they did just now, we probably would have all perished here." Lance thanked Ash with a grateful expression.

Judging from the attack that Mewtwo just unleashed, even if all four Elite Four Pokémon attacked together, they could barely withstand Mewtwo's attack, but they would ultimately be destroyed in the aftershocks of the explosion.

They don't have Ash and Mewtwo's formidable physical abilities; if they get caught in the blast wave, they're almost certainly going to die.

No one would have expected that Mewtwo would use such a self-destructive tactic. Just now, it was clear that it didn't even care about itself and was planning to take everyone down with it!
"I'm not that good, Mr. Lance~" Ash said modestly, but the smile on his face just wouldn't stop, and his nose almost grew longer.

Being praised like this by Lance, the leader of the Elite Four and the champion of Johto, must have given Ash a great deal of satisfaction. The only regret is that Lance was praising his own battle ability. If only his Pokémon could one day make Lance feel the same way... but that's still a long way off.

"By the way, Mr. Lance, and everyone else, I have a favor to ask of you." After his smile faded, Ash's expression turned serious, and he earnestly pleaded with Lance and the other Elite Four.

"Don't ask for anything, just ask. With your contributions, even if you wanted the stars in the sky, Adu could try to pluck them down for you," Shiba agreed with a hearty smile.

Adu rolled his eyes. What the hell? He was asked to pick stars? You agreed so readily, why aren't you the one picking stars?

However, he also knew that Shiba was just using a metaphor. In reality, Ash's achievement this time was enough to make the League do anything for him. Plucking stars and the moon might be a bit of an exaggeration, but if the League could do it, they really would.

"I want to bring Mewtwo back to Pallet Town, have a good talk with her, and once I've resolved her inner conflict, I'll let her go freely, is that okay?" Ash made his request, which completely surprised the Elite Four.

They didn't expect that Ash wouldn't be making a request for himself, but for Mewtwo.

Talk to Mewtwo, then set it free... Does this kid really have absolutely no greed?
Don't be fooled by the fact that Mewtwo was knocked unconscious by Ash. Mewtwo's strength is absolutely overwhelming compared to the Elite Four. No single one of the Kanto Elite Four could stand up to Mewtwo unless all four of them attacked together.

If it weren't for this formidable power, would Lance have said that Mewtwo was dangerous? It's a power that even Giovanni fears but desperately tries to hold onto!
But now Ash says he just wants to talk to Mewtwo. If he can help Mewtwo resolve her inner conflict, he'll let her pursue her freedom... He's completely unmoved by Mewtwo's formidable strength!
"...Alright, I'll agree to your condition on behalf of the Alliance."

"A-Du, this..."

"Don't worry, I'll take full responsibility if anything goes wrong!" Adu interrupted Shiba and made a straightforward promise.

He was well aware of the risks that releasing Mewtwo into the outside world would pose, and he also knew that many high-ranking members of the League coveted Mewtwo's power.

So, logically and emotionally, he should take Mewtwo back. But since Ash has said so, how could he, as one of the Elite Four, refuse?
This is not because of saving face, but because of Ash's efforts in this battle and the recognition of Ash's character.

If a fifteen-year-old boy can think so clearly and even give up the power that is within his grasp, then it would be too pretentious for him, the Four Heavenly Kings and champion, not to be a little more impressive.

"Really?! Thank you, Mr. Lance!!" Ash bowed happily to Lance. What he didn't notice was that Mewtwo's arm on his shoulder trembled slightly, but only for a moment.

None of those present noticed this, except for Gardevoir, who narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.

……

The strongest trainer incident has finally come to an end. Although it was a blunder, all three participants agreed that the title of strongest trainer definitely belongs to Ash!
The strongest here doesn't refer to the strongest Pokémon in battles, but rather the strongest trainer in a practical sense...

To be honest, when it comes to real-life battles between trainers, Ash is second to none. Isn't he the strongest trainer?
Sora, Umi, and Satsuki were strictly forbidden from speaking about the Niijima incident. The three of them solemnly swore to Awa and the others that they would never utter a single word about Niijima.

They truly had no such thoughts. At this moment, they felt only gratitude, gratitude for surviving such a great battle.

It was all thanks to Ash and the Elite Four's joint protection that they were able to survive until today, so they will definitely listen to the Elite Four's instructions.

And they secretly vowed in their hearts that they would never participate in such unknown competitions again. It was fortunate that Ash and Kodak came with them this time, otherwise they might have been buried on New Island!
Even if the people don't die, the elves will probably all be taken away.

It's worth mentioning that the three cloned Pokémon that Mewtwo had did not perish in the battle. Perhaps they received Mewtwo's orders, because at the start of the battle, the cloned Charizard flew away, while the cloned Blastoise carried the cloned Venusaur away on the sea.

After everything calmed down, they returned and saw Ash carrying Mewtwo. They angrily attacked Ash, but Lance easily defeated him.

These three Pokémon are powerful, but how can they compare to Lance?

Ultimately, the three Pokémon were put into a Poké Ball and given to Ash. Strictly speaking, these were Mewtwo's Pokémon, and once Ash had resolved Mewtwo's issues, the three Pokémon would be given to Mewtwo to take with him.

Only Mewtwo has the right to decide how to deal with these three Pokémon.

(End of this chapter)