Pokémon: I have no choice but to do this old thing?

Chapter 117 Kyogre's Morning Grumpiness

The piercing siren cut through the stormy night sky of the coastal city, mingling with the rumble of thunder.

"Attention all citizens! Attention all citizens! Abnormal tsunami activity has been detected, and the highest level of emergency response has been activated! Residents of low-lying coastal areas, please immediately follow instructions and proceed to designated shelters in an orderly manner! Repeat, this is not a drill! Please remain calm and obey commands!"

The broadcasts blared repeatedly through loudspeakers throughout the city, piercing the rain. On the streets, Officer Jenny and volunteers in uniforms quickly guided the crowds. Although tension filled the air, thanks to the champion's instructions and efficient organization, no large-scale panic occurred.

People, young and old, carrying essential items and Pokémon, hurried toward the nearest stadium, school, or sturdy high-rise building.

Throughout the city, decorative lights were turned off and replaced with emergency lighting and directional lights.

Starting from the lighthouse base where the Binhai Dojo is located, a pale blue, semi-transparent energy barrier, like an inverted bowl, rapidly spreads and rises along the edge of the city, enveloping most of the coastal urban area.

The barrier surface shimmered with light, and faint electric snakes seemed to move about. This was the "Coastal Shield System" that the gym leader Denji had urgently activated using the city's energy network and his own technology.

Inside the dojo's control room, Denji stared at dozens of screens flashing data and images, his fingers flying across the control panel. He had slightly messy short blond hair, a young face with a determination beyond his years, and especially his focused azure eyes, which, under the blue light of the screen, did indeed bear a striking resemblance to the legendary "Golden Flash."

"Barrier strength ensures stable energy output."

"The evacuation of Zone B is 90% complete, and the remaining personnel are being guided by the Speed ​​Dog team."

"A minor traffic jam has been detected in Area C. A Magneton has been dispatched to clear the congestion from the air."

"Offshore energy readings have surged dramatically, originating at depths beyond quantification! The energy exceeds conventional definitions!"

As Denji listened to his assistant's urgent report, his brow furrowed deeper and deeper. An energy level beyond conventional definitions? Originating from the deep sea? This could not be explained by ordinary tsunamis or typhoons.

He checked the automated defense commands for the city's main systems one last time, then suddenly stood up and grabbed his coat hanging on the back of the chair.

"I'm leaving this place to you. Keep communications open and report to me at any time," he instructed his deputy before striding toward the exit.

"Master! Where are you going? It's too dangerous outside!" the deputy shouted hurriedly.

Denji didn't turn around, but simply waved his hand, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable determination: "The energy source is near the coast; the shield might not be able to completely block it. I'll go check the beach. Also—"

He paused for a moment, then added, "If you see that idiot Da Ye coming over, tell him to meet me at the usual place."

"

After saying that, he pushed open the door to the control room and disappeared into the torrential rain outside. Several Magneton and Magneton silently floated up, like a loyal guard, surrounding him, and then vanished into the wind and rain.

Almost at the same moment Denji left the gym, a blazing red light streaked from the other side of the city, violently breaking through the rain curtain and landing precisely at the entrance of the gym Denji had just left.

As the red light faded, a robust Infernape was revealed, along with a tall, handsome young man on its back wearing a red jacket, sporting a wild, unruly red afro, and sporting a hearty smile—the Sinnoh Fire-type Elite Four member, Leafeon.

"Yo! Denji! I'm here to help!" Big Leaf jumped off Infernape and shouted at the empty doorway, his voice so loud it almost drowned out the thunder.

The deputy in the control room, looking exasperated, opened the communicator: "Great King Ye, the master said he went to the beach and wants you to go to the usual place to find him."

"The usual spot? Oh! Got it!" Big Leaf slapped his forehead, grinned, and jumped back onto Infernape. "Infernape, let's go! Let's go back to Denji's side! And see what kind of bastard dares to cause trouble on our turf!"

"Gah!" Infernape roared excitedly, flames erupting around it, evaporating the falling rain into white mist, and then transforming into a streak of fire as it sped toward the coast.

Beneath the dark surface of the sea, the fury of the deep sea is boiling.

Kyogre's bloodshot, orange-yellow eyes were fixed on the two "little bugs" above him, which emitted a disgusting metallic smell and faint life fluctuations.

It's irritable, extremely irritable.

Not long ago, I was dragged out of bed while I was sleeping soundly and sent to the far-off Hoenn Sea to rescue that little Manaphy who loves to run around. After finally dealing with those troubles, I went back to catch up on my sleep and hadn't even warmed up my bed when I was abruptly woken up by an even more desperate distress signal!

Do they really think Gaijuka is a free babysitter?!

Energy is free?!

Every time I use my power, it consumes energy! What if that flightless idiot wakes up one day and tries to cause trouble again, and I can't beat him because I don't have enough energy?! Do I get beaten up by that Rayquaza again?!

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New and old grudges, mainly his morning grumpiness and worries about the future energy crisis, intertwined, causing Kyogre, who was already not good-tempered, to go completely berserk.

Who cares what happened this time! We're already here! Let's just turn all this obstructive land into a sea!

Before the one that can't fly wakes up!

Thinking it, it did it! Kyogre's massive body trembled slightly in the deep sea, unleashing its innate power to control the ocean without reservation!

Characteristic – [Rainfall]. The same characteristic as the stray cats and dogs on the street. But the effects are worlds apart.

Real, genuine rainfall, originating from the very embodiment of the ocean!

In an instant, an indescribable surge of water vapor and energy erupted from Georka's center.

The already thick, dark clouds over the coastal city seemed to be gripped, kneaded, and then torn apart by an invisible hand! Even darker and heavier clouds gathered from all directions, layer upon layer, almost pressing down on the sea! Within the clouds, countless thick, silvery snakes danced wildly, and the thunder was no longer rolling, but a continuous, terrifying roar!

The sky looked like it had been pierced by a huge hole.

The rain was no longer just "pouring down," but rather as if the entire ocean had been turned upside down, violently pouring onto the land and sea! Visibility instantly dropped to its lowest point, and the gale-force winds completely distorted the shape of the sea, leaving only raging, turbid waves!

Kyogre satisfiedly felt the thick, "comfortable" moisture around him, then turned his rage toward the two oblivious "iron lumps" that were still getting closer overhead.

The target is two submarines.

Deep blue light condensed, compressed, and compressed again within its gigantic maw! The surrounding seawater was repelled by the terrifying energy, forming a brief vacuum!

Water cannon!

A water column, far exceeding conventional standards in diameter and condensed to its extreme, radiating a destructive blue-white light, shot straight upwards from the deep sea!

Target: Pirate submarine! And that ridiculous Magikarp-shaped thing next to it!

Inside the Magikarp submersible.

The Rockets' trio were dreaming of promotions and raises when suddenly, a deadly chill, originating from the depths of their souls and targeted by a top predator, was poured over them like ice water from head to toe!

That's the ultimate intuition of a villain, forged through countless blows and trials!

"Danger!!!"

The three of them screamed in unison, without even needing to communicate!

Musashi and Kojiro unleashed unprecedented power, frantically twisting the rudimentary rudder! Meowth pounced on the control panel, its claws flashing, channeling all its energy, except for the main engine, into the side emergency thrusters!

The dilapidated Magikarp submersible emitted a teeth-grinding creak as it darted sideways and downwards at an almost impossible, hydrodynamically defying angle!

Almost at the same instant they shifted their position, the deathly blue light grazed the top of the submersible!

"boom-!!!"

Even underwater, the deafening explosion and terrifying shockwave were clearly audible! The rear half of the submersible, including that ridiculous tail thruster, was instantly pulverized the moment it came into contact with the energy at the edge of the water cannon!

The remaining first half, like a spinning top that had been whipped hard, tumbled and sparked with electricity as it was violently pushed towards the sea by the aftershocks of the explosion!

"This feeling is awful!!!"

Amidst the familiar screams, the Team Rocket trio, along with the wreckage of their submersible, transformed into a trail of black smoke, tearing through the sea surface and soaring into the storm-ravaged sky, quickly disappearing into the depths of the dark clouds, their whereabouts unknown.

The main body of the water cannon, without any hindrance, easily pierced through the massive submarine that the pirate Durub thought was sturdy, just like a hot knife through butter!

The submarine didn't even have time to explode before it was decomposed and annihilated in the extremely compressed water energy, turning into countless tiny metal fragments and dust that mixed into the surging seawater.

Kyogre curled its lip in disdain and casually swished its tail.

[Primal Power]!

The rocks and silt on the seabed were manipulated by an unseen force, mixed with the wreckage of pirate submarines shattered by the aftershocks of the [water cannon], forming a turbid giant wave that crashed fiercely toward the coast of Binhai City.

After doing all that, Georka felt a little better.

After all, we're missing the key energy for Primal Reversion now. If we really wake up our nemesis and start a fight, we'll inevitably get beaten up by Rayquaza again. Forget it, I'll just go home and sleep.

Kyogre yawned widely, preparing to turn around and return to its deep-sea lair to continue sleeping.

However----

Just as it was about to swing its tail fin, that faint distress signal came through clearly again.

Moreover, this time the signal came from the direction of land!

Georgina's movements froze.

In the giant, orange-yellow eye, the last embers of reason were consumed by a fury that had been completely ignited.

You troublemaking brat! Are you never going to stop?! Huh?!

Fine! Land, huh? In the way, huh? This time, let's just solve it once and for all!

It no longer conceals its form, nor does it control its power.

Its massive, mountain-like blue body, covered with ancient and majestic patterns, burst through the sea with a thunderous roar!

Torrential rain, thunder, giant waves —

It was as if everything was welcoming the arrival of their sovereign! Heaven and earth paled in comparison, and the sea submitted!

Kyogre floated above the sea not far from the coast, its body surrounded by a tangible blue aquatic energy glow. It raised its head, faced the "obstructive" land, and took a deep breath.

This time, it's no longer a water cannon targeting a small objective.

It needs to activate its special characteristics, combined with its own powers, to unleash a truly catastrophic attack capable of altering the terrain!

It will completely transform this coastal area, and even further afield, into its domain, the vast ocean!

At the edge of the coastal highway, Zhang Jianying, Xilona, ​​and Karuni stood beside the emergency lane, soaked to the bone by the torrential rain.

They witnessed firsthand the terrifying column of water that shot up from the seabed, piercing the heavens and the earth, and the sight of the pirate submarine being reduced to ashes.

Zhang Jianying gasped as if he had a toothache: "Hiss, this force is truly beyond the heavens!"

Cynthia and Karen's expressions were extremely grave. As champions, they had access to far more secrets than ordinary people, and their understanding of legendary Pokémon was far deeper. The earth-shattering power before them, the power to control the heavens—

The two looked at each other and saw the same answer in each other's eyes.

Kyogre! The embodiment of the ocean! An ancient Pokémon!

Cynthia's heart sank.

She immediately turned to look at Zhang Jianying beside her, a hint of undisguised worry flashing in her eyes. Kyogre—this was no ordinary trainer, not even a typical Elite Four member could handle it. Although Jianying possessed immense potential and had improved rapidly, facing a disaster of this level—

She didn't want him to take any risks; she had to get him to leave.

She opened her mouth, her mind racing, trying to figure out how to persuade him to retreat to a safe area, or even leave Binhai City, in a tactful way that wouldn't hurt his pride.

However, before she could even organize her thoughts, Zhang Jianying spoke first, her voice unusually clear despite the torrential rain: "It's Kyogre, right?"

"No other Pokémon can unleash the power of this Water Cannon."

Zhang Jianying wiped the rain off his face, turned to look at Cynthia, his eyes calm but with a hint of understanding, "Also, don't try to persuade me, I won't leave."

He paused, then said decisively, "Of course, I wouldn't be foolish enough to confront it head-on."

Cynthia paused slightly. Had she just shown her worry on her face? Or had he guessed?

Seeing Cynthia's somewhat dazed expression, Zhang Jianying's expression became even more serious: "No need to say more, I understand what it represents. There's no time for anything else now; the most urgent task is to stop it, or at least slow down its actions."

His gaze swept across the eerily calm sea, and he spoke faster: "We absolutely cannot allow its actions to escalate any further. If it attracts the attention of that other big guy from Hoenn, and then the two ancient Pokémon start fighting, the situation will be even more unmanageable."

Cynthia was completely stunned.

She hadn't expected that Zhang Jianying not only knew about Kyogre, but also seemed to have some understanding of the connections and potential dangers between the ancient Pokémon.

Moreover, he saw through her dilemma and her desire to protect him, yet chose the most rational way to respond.

It's not about retreating, but about recognizing the gap, finding a place where you can play a role, and fighting side by side.

An indescribable warmth, mixed with pride and emotion, welled up in Shirona's heart. She looked at Zhang Jianying's profile, soaked by the torrential rain yet still resolute, and at his eyes that shone exceptionally bright in the dim light.

All words of dissuasion vanished without a trace.

She stepped forward, ignoring the cold rain, and reached out to gently smooth his collar, which had been ruffled by the wind, her movements tender yet firm. She didn't say anything more, simply looking at him, a reassuring light shimmering in her grey eyes: "Okay."

"Do as you say."

"However, don't be reckless."

She paused slightly, her voice soft but carrying an undeniable concern: "And—be careful."

Karuni, having been through similar experiences, observed the interaction between the two. A knowing smile appeared on her face, and her opinion of the young man quietly rose a few points.

Cynthia's judgment in maintaining composure, understanding her companions' feelings, and having the courage to take responsibility during such a critical moment is truly admirable.

She shifted her focus away from their tender moment, turning her gaze back to the sea, and solemnly reminded them, "It's coming."

Zhang Jianying and Cynthia immediately turned their heads.

On the sea, a huge body had completely emerged from the water and was floating in mid-air.

The blue energy surrounding Kyogre intensified, echoing the dark clouds and thunder in the sky. A terrifying pressure, like a tangible tsunami, rolled towards the shore, sending chills down one's spine!

Staring at the colossal blue shadow that blotted out the sky, Zhang Jianying couldn't help but click his tongue and mutter, "The Pokédex says it's four or five meters tall? This thing is obviously much larger than that; it'd be more like it if you added a zero! Professor Oak, you'd better wait until I report your Pokédex for falsifying data!"

Cynthia snapped out of her turbulent thoughts, her eyes instantly becoming calm and sharp, a champion's majesty and fighting spirit rising within her. She raised her hand, and threw three Poké Balls simultaneously!

"Garuda! Milotic! Gastrodon!"

"Choo!" Garchomp appeared, tearing through the air, its scythe-like arms crossed, letting out a deep roar, showing no fear in the face of Kyogre's oppressive aura.

"Fuwoo~" Milotic gracefully circled beside her, its rainbow-like scales still shimmering with a warm luster in the downpour, its eyes calm.

"Noisy—" The sea hare quietly lay on the slippery ground, its body secreting a special mucus that blended with the rainwater, ready to pounce.

At the same time, Karune also acted, releasing her companions: "Gardedor, Ice Dragon, prepare!"

The two champions stood side by side, their Pokémon exuding a powerful aura as they jointly resisted the terrifying pressure posed by Kyogre.

Just then, the Pokédex on Zhang Jianying's waist suddenly beeped urgently. As soon as he answered, Ash's almost hoarse voice came through: "Brother Jianying! Where are you! I see you! It's Kyogre! A huge Kyogre!"

Zhang Jianying stared at the massive blue shadow that moved like a mountain on the distant sea, his lips twitching. He replied in a numb tone, "Ah, I saw it too."

"It's right here—"

He looked up, estimated the distance and the size of the giant shadow, and added, "—On my face."

There was a two-second silence on the Pokédex's end, followed by Ash's even more excited shout: "What?! Brother Sword, hang in there! We're coming to help you! Pikachu, let's go!"

"Pikachu!!!"

The communication was abruptly ended.

Zhang Jianying held the Pokédex, paused for a second, then slapped his thigh: "I knew it! How could I run into a Pokémon while battling a gym! I've been spending too much time with Ash and forgot about his special ability to attract all sorts of big events!"

But the next second, he had a change of heart, and his eyes lit up again.

However, it seems like I feel safer teaming up with Ash? What if something really goes wrong? Will that photographer (Ho-Oh) who's always been with him revive me too, since we're in the same team?

He made a fool of himself in his misery, which relieved a lot of his tension.

Immediately, his expression turned serious, and he raised his hand to throw out the remaining Poké Balls from his waist!

"Everyone, come out! This time it's a real big one!"

The red light flashed continuously.

Salamence, Sagamosa, Gardevoir, Gengar, Grimmsnarl, Torterra, Shuckle, Sylveon, Leafeon, and a pair of mice —

All of their companions appeared beside Zhang Jianying. The moment they appeared, they felt the astonishing pressure emanating from the terrifying presence on the sea surface, but not one of them showed any fear. Instead, they all tensed up, staring sharply at Kyogre, letting out low growls or cries, their fighting spirit soaring!

The Salamence roared excitedly, its blood-red wings unfurling, eager to fight even against the embodiment of the ocean.

Zhang Jianying took a deep breath, glanced at his reliable companions, then at Cynthia and Karune standing guard beside him, and finally looked at the giant blue shadow on the sea that seemed capable of swallowing everything.

He muttered to himself, yet it was as if he were saying to everyone: "Raid progression—"

"Ready!"

Between the sea and the sky, Kyogre's roar, mixed with thunder, resounded throughout the universe.

The rain poured down, and the waves surged to the sky.

Meanwhile, along the coast, scattered lights have already begun to illuminate the shore.