Pokemon: I Transmigrated Twice-Chapter 177: Pokemon: I Transmigrated Twice []

This is the largest-scale battle since the establishment of the Pokémon League.

The League, which has gathered elite trainers from all regions, holds nearly ten legendary Shadow Pokémon. Alongside them, Team Rocket—hoping to swoop in and reap the benefits like Blackbeard—entered the fray during the war's conclusion.

Now, the Shadows are nothing more than a name.

The League's morale is at an all-time low.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket, although enjoying near-total victory, has a limited number of members in its hastily assembled rapid-response unit led by Giovanni.

As this war reaches its final moments, the outcome will rest on the shoulders of two boys who appear to be no older than fifteen.

On the live broadcast from Galar Palace News, the passionate anchor exclaimed:

["Dr. Stephen has joined the battle for the second time, bringing with him Galar's guardian, the Shield King, Zamazenta! This represents the deep bond between Dr. Stephen and our Galar region! And the relationship between Bewear and Zamazenta also symbolizes the union of these two powerful Pokémon. As their trainer, Dr. Stephen will announce this bond with a great victory!"]

...

Indigo Victory Road Battlefield.

Joker and Dr. Stephen locked eyes once more, embodying the saying:

"When trainers meet each other's gaze, the battle begins."

In the next moment, Dr. Stephen raised his hand and pointed forward as if summoning his alter ego.

With a roar, Zamazenta rushed forward, leaping high into the air and opening its jaws to form an enormous pink energy sphere.

Moonblast!

The Moonblast, as massive as a Gaia Energy Cannon, descended from the sky.

Joker raised his palm defensively.

Boom!

The flames on Entei's body erupted as the Pokémon transformed into its fiery form before the world's astonished eyes.

Yet, as soon as Entei's transformation was complete, the colossal Moonblast descended.

In an instant, Entei's legs sank into the ground up to its knees—an outcome despite its transformation to the fire type to resist Fairy moves. Without this resistance, it might have been entirely flattened.

"Flare Blitz!"

Joker commanded coolly.

The flames on Entei's body burned even more fiercely as endless fire surged upward from beneath the pink sphere, igniting with greater intensity.

At that moment, the battlefield seemed to host two suns: one above and one below, one pink and one red, locked in an intense struggle.

Dr. Stephen rotated his raised arm slightly and waved it to the side.

Zamazenta's shield-like faceplate immediately radiated a brilliant metallic sheen.

The next second, the Shield King leaped high and charged downward.

Iron Head!

Boom!

Zamazenta's own Moonblast shattered into countless pale pink light particles the moment Iron Head struck it. The particles scattered in the wind around the Shield King's body before disappearing.

But it wasn't over yet!

Boom!!

In the next moment, Zamazenta smashed through Entei's fiery shield, shattering the flames completely.

Earth-shattering impact!

Entei, which had previously only sunk up to its knees, was now fully buried in the ground, leaving a massive, shocking crater around it.

"Yes!"

Wallace, who had long abandoned his usual elegance, clenched his fists and cheered excitedly.

As expected of the hero who saved Galar 3,000 years ago.

In just the first exchange of blows, the Shield King completely suppressed the strange Umbreon evolutions that had just defeated multiple champion Pokemons.

"Don't underestimate that man."

Cynthia, her pink lips tightly pressed together, maintained a serious expression. Though her youthful face still carried a hint of immaturity, it already showed signs of the stunning beauty she would become in the future.

As someone who, apart from Lance, had lost to Joker the most, Cynthia knew all too well that this man wouldn't be defeated so easily.

Suddenly, two intertwined blue and white tails, both thick and long, burst from the ground on either side of Zamazenta's limbs. They coiled tightly around the Shield King's left foreleg and hind leg.

The faces of Cynthia, Diantha, and the others who had already battled Joker changed dramatically.

They recognized it instantly.

This was the tail of the mutant Suicune!

At that moment, the Entei whose head was the only part visible above the ground began to shimmer like a mirage, gradually fading away.

"A substitute!?"

Cynthia's right pupil contracted sharply.

She immediately realized what had happened.

Entei's Flare Blitz wasn't meant to block the Moonblast—it was a diversion to cover for the substitute!

Splash!

Suicune burst out of the ground beside Zamazenta, opening its jaws at close range—less than ten centimeters away.

Scald!

The superheated, high-pressure jet of water struck Zamazenta's cheek almost instantly upon release.

The scalding, near-flame-like heat would normally have sent even Zamazenta reeling.

However, its legs were bound tightly by the snake-like tails of Suicune, preventing it from escaping.

Furthermore, using a defensive move like Protect at such close range would also shield Suicune.

Under these circumstances, the Shield King had no choice but to take the hit directly.

The unprotected skin near Zamazenta's nose began to bleed as water mixed with blood dripped down its face.

Zamazenta's expression darkened.

["Weren't we supposed to be acting? Why are you going all out!?"]

"ROOOAAAARRRR!!!"

Outraged, Zamazenta let out a deafening roar.

Boomburst!

The already-ruined Victory Road shook violently under the shockwaves, sending rocks tumbling from the cliffs and raising a cloud of dust.

The close-range soundwave attack caused Suicune to wince in pain, loosening its grip on Zamazenta's legs slightly.

The Shield King's metallic faceplate shone brightly once more.

Though Zamazenta hadn't had time to gather more energy, as a top-tier Legendary Pokémon, even an incomplete attack was beyond the reach of most Pokémon.

Iron Head!

At such close range, Suicune had no time to employ its usual long-range tactics.

Its body flared with blood-red energy as it charged directly at Zamazenta.

Outrage!

BOOM!

Silver and crimson energy surged outward, forming two shields of power around Zamazenta and Suicune.

The battlefield quaked violently as the two forces clashed.

The destructive dragon energy of Outrage attempted to pierce Zamazenta's iron armor, threatening to engulf it entirely.

Yet just as the crimson dragon energy gained the upper hand, the silver glow of Zamazenta's Iron Head intensified.

In an instant, it overwhelmed the Suicune's energy.

BOOM!

The clash ended with Iron Head decisively overpowering Outrage.

Though Suicune had gained the upper hand earlier due to its trainer's tactics, its overall strength was still inferior to Zamazenta's.

As a result, Suicune was sent flying backward by the impact.

Whoosh—!

As the waves rippled and water splashed into the air, a sound resembling the roaring jet engine of a fighter plane tore through the skies.

A red blur swooped in along the trajectory of Suicune and caught it.

Latias!

The next moment, another streak of red light shot out, recalling Suicune.

Everyone turned to look in the direction where the red light had emerged, only to see Joker, holding up his Poké Ball, retrieving it back into his possession.

"That mutated Umbreon isn't a match for Zamazenta! Joker is sure to lose!"

At this moment, Erika, who had just recovered from the effects of the Conqueror's Haki, clapped her hands excitedly and said this.

Goodshow, however, remained silent.

He had popped champagne too many times during this battle and didn't dare to celebrate prematurely anymore.

But Joker's expression showed not even a hint of panic.

Suddenly, the expressions of everyone at the scene drastically changed.

They saw Joker retrieve the Poké Ball containing the Umbreon with his right hand, and in less than a second, he brought out a new Ultra Ball with his left hand.

The place where his palm touched the Ultra Ball emitted a faint green light, symbolizing healing energy.

"The power of Viridian!"

Goodshow, Agatha, Lorelei, Bruno, and others all said these words simultaneously.

After all, they had seen this technique used countless times by Lance.

Joker was using the power of Viridian to restore the energy of the Pokémon within the Ultra Ball.

But as for which Pokémon was inside that ball...

Thinking carefully, the only Pokémon Joker would need to restore in this battle would likely be one of the few he had just captured.

And the most likely candidate was, of course...

"Although my strength can only restore about 20% of his stamina, it's enough to make him battle-ready."

Joker suddenly spoke.

An almost suffocating sense of foreboding surged through everyone's hearts.

The Ultra Ball was thrown into the air.

As it opened, an ominous and familiar dark hurricane swept across the heavens and earth.

The brief brightness that had returned to the Victory Road battlefield was once again shrouded by darkness.

Not long after, amidst the dark clouds, the God of Darkness slowly descended. Its crimson eyes seemed to rewind time to the beginning of the war hours ago, overlooking the battlefield.

"It is the Shadow Lugia..."

In the Pokémon Center in Viridian City—

Just moments ago, Ash, who had been cheering enthusiastically, certain of Stephen's victory, collapsed onto the ground, retreating as he stammered:

"I-I knew it... it's back again!"

"I-Idiot, don't panic!"

Gary scolded Ash, but his trembling voice betrayed his unease.

"Even if Shadow Lugia's stamina is restored, how much could it possibly recover? Besides, don't forget, Brother Stephen has Zamazenta!"

Hearing Gary's words, the people gathered at the Viridian Pokémon Center calmed down slightly.

Professor Oak also nodded, reassuring everyone:

"Moreover, while Joker may have used that special device to steal Shadow Lugia from Caishen, all he did was change the Poké Ball it's in without controlling its mind. Whether Shadow Lugia will obey Joker's commands... that remains uncertain."

....

Professor Oak wasn't the only one to think of this. Pokémon scholars worldwide and elite trainers on the battlefield have also considered this point.

Even Team Rocket's members paused their actions, holding their breaths.

Boom—!!!

Suddenly, a spectacular scene unfolded.

Zamazenta's body ignited with an intense crimson light like a blazing red comet illuminating the darkness.

Even the dark aura created by Shadow Lugia couldn't conceal this brilliance!

That move—it was the signature attack, Behemoth Bash, the same attack that had previously defeated Shadow Lugia!

"Don't face it head-on! Create some distance and use—"

Before Joker could finish his sentence, Shadow Lugia opened its mouth and unleashed an overwhelming Dark Cyclone.

It went straight for an ultimate attack right from the start!

Just as Professor Oak had predicted, Shadow Lugia had no intention of listening to Joker's commands.

As soon as the Dark Cyclone was unleashed, Zamazenta sprang into action.

The exclusive moves of the King of Darkness and the King of Shields collided in an instant.

Accompanied by a deafening explosion, the force rippled outwards, shaking the earth and causing it to crack even further.

For a moment, the two Pokémon were evenly matched.

Then, Behemoth Bash broke through the Dark Cyclone and struck Shadow Lugia square in the chest.

An extremely noticeable dent appeared in the center of Shadow Lugia's chest, and its crimson eyes widened comically in shock.

Joker's voice rang out again from below:

"I only gave you emergency treatment. With just 20% of your stamina restored, you're no match for Zamazenta. If you want to win, you'll have to listen to me."

However, it was obvious that Shadow Lugia wasn't listening. Its body radiated a dark energy far surpassing that of Darkrai.

This time, it planned to use Dark Charge!

Thud—!

But before Shadow Lugia could fully charge its energy, Zamazenta, who had been knocked back, suddenly kicked mid-air.

A powerful repulsive force erupted from beneath Zamazenta's feet, propelling the Shield King forward like a rocket!

"Moonwalk!? It can use that move too!?"

The students in Mustard's dojo exclaimed in shock.

Bea recalled Stephen's connection to Zamazenta through Bewear and thought it wasn't surprising for Zamazenta to know about this move.

As Stephen had mentioned before, while the Six Styles weren't particularly powerful for high-level Pokémon, Moonwalk was undeniably useful—especially for Fighting-type Pokémon. The ability to move more flexibly in the air was as valuable as feeding them ten Rare Candies.

Thud—!

Before Shadow Lugia could complete its charge, its chest was struck again.

This time, it was a fierce Pounce attack!

"Stubborn fool..."

Joker rubbed his temples in frustration.

It seemed that unless he gave this creature a taste of fear, it would never understand the importance of a trainer.

Zamazenta was simply too kind-hearted, unable to push the black bird into a life-or-death situation.

With that thought, Joker glanced in Sonia's direction—or rather, at the yellow Pikachu standing beside her, watching the battle.

....

Shadow Lugia, despite being pushed back repeatedly by Zamazenta's relentless attacks, relied on its legendary toughness to endure and remain standing.

At this moment, Joker spoke again:

"Shadow Lugia, under Caishen's command, you were pitifully weak, pushed to the brink by nothing more than an ordinary Bewear."

Hearing this, Shadow Lugia's eyes burned even brighter with fury. It was clear the Pokémon was extremely displeased with Joker's remarks!

But Joker wasn't done yet.

"You're nothing more than an unstable collection of strength with no intelligence. Only I can guide you."

Finally, Joker raised his head, locking eyes with Shadow Lugia. In a calm voice, he uttered two words:

"Obey me."

"SCREEE—!!!"

Infuriated beyond words, Shadow Lugia, already frustrated from being overwhelmed by that stupid dog, roared furiously. Its pent-up rage was like boiling oil hit by a torpedo.

In its extreme anger, it opened its mouth wide and launched a True Energy Blast straight at Joker.

["Silence, human!"]

Whoosh—BOOM!

At that moment, the sound of massive impacts echoed.

A colossal wave of energy burst from Shadow Lugia's neck, spreading outward and making it hard for the League, Team Rocket, and the remaining Shadow members below to keep their eyes open.

"Wh-What's going on? What happened again!?"

With her hands tightly shielding her face, Sonia struggled to open her eyes and peek through her fingers at the center of the battlefield. What she saw made her gasp in shock.

Raising her head, she noticed a Pokémon similar in shape to Zamazenta, but more slender and feminine in appearance. Without her realizing when this figure had already appeared beside the Shadow Lugia.

Clenched between its fangs was a blade of energy, which it swung with devastating force at the neck of the Shadow Lugia.

"Z-Zacian!?"

The Shadow Lugia, who was just about to launch an attack on Joker, froze in utter disbelief. It stared at another dog who had nearly severed its neck with a single strike.

["W-Who the hell are you now!?"]

For the first time, a flicker of fear appeared in the eyes of the Shadow Lugia. That female dog—she meant to take my head off!

["Such malevolence... the same innate evil as that poisonous dragon,"] Zacian's regal voice echoed in the mind of the Shadow Lugia through telepathy.

"It's Zacian! Zacian has arrived too!"

"We've won! This time we've won!"

"Even if Joker uses every single legendary he's stolen, there's no way he can take on Zacian and Zamazenta together!"

The sudden arrival of Zacian sent the world into an uproar of celebration, with cheers echoing across the globe.

["You two... are vessels of pure evil!"] Zacian's telepathic voice rang out once more.

As she spoke, Zacian moved like a master swordsman drawing their blade. From the fur on her side, she pulled out a sword so battered and broken that no one would bother to pick it up if it were thrown into the trash.

In an instant, her wounds glimmered with golden light as armor of radiant brilliance covered her body. The broken blade in her mouth transformed into the legendary King's Sword, shining with divine splendor.

The Sword King leaped into the air.

Here it comes!

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Sacred Sword!

Earlier, Zacian had only used a blade of energy to form her Sacred Sword, and even that had nearly decapitated the Shadow Lugia. Now, with the King's Sword in her grasp, the power of her strike was unimaginable.

The Shadow Lugia's body was enveloped in black flames, as dark as Amaterasu itself, transforming it into a shadowy phoenix that charged forward.

Dark Charge!

In an instant, a deep chasm split the stormy clouds above, cutting the sky like a rift between worlds.

But the stalemate lasted less than three seconds. The Shadow Lugia's once-overwhelming dark power was being suppressed by Zacian.

Boom!!!

The Shadow Lugia crashed heavily to the ground, landing in front of Joker.

"With Zamazenta, that clingy younger brother, Zacian, the elder sister, fully embodies absolute justice," Joker remarked with a grin, looking down at the battered Lugia sprawled on its back.

"Want to try taking her on yourself? She'll kill you."

Before Joker could finish his sentence, the Sword King was already charging forward.

Zacian's expression wasn't joking in the slightest—her face practically screamed the words: "I'm going to kill you!"

I'm dead! If this keeps going, I'm going to die!

At that moment, only a single thought filled the Shadow Lugia's mind.

"Follow my command—use Aura Sphere on the ground," Joker's voice suddenly rang out.

The Shadow Lugia hesitated for a brief moment.

Then, caught between slamming headfirst into the ground or abandoning its dignity, the Shadow Lugia decisively chose the latter.

Still lying on its back, it twisted its neck and fired an Aura Sphere toward the earth beneath its head.

Boom!

The terrifying power shook the Victory Road violently. The battlefield at the summit was thrown into chaos.

Zacian's rapid advance was momentarily disrupted, her pace slowing ever so slightly.

That split second was all the Shadow Lugia needed.

Seizing the opportunity, it shot into the sky. But on its forehead sat none other than Joker himself!

"Heat Wave!"

Joker pointed downward.

The Shadow Lugia hesitated for half a second but ultimately flapped its wings. A ferocious wave of heat, like a crimson tsunami, swept across every corner of the battlefield.

Zacian's eyes turned cold, and the King's Sword in her jaws slashed upward in a vertical arc, cleaving the searing heat wave in two.

Leaping through the gap, the Sword King's blade flared with golden light once more, transforming into a forty-meter-long blade that radiated like Excalibur itself.

I'll cut you down!

The Shadow Lugia's expression twisted in horror.

Crazy woman!

"Whirlwind!"

Joker gave another command, silently marveling at how even Hawkeye's swordsmanship paled in comparison to Zacian's sheer ferocity.

This time, the Shadow Lugia didn't hesitate. It summoned a massive tornado with its wings.

But, just like before, the Sword King cut through the incoming storm with ease. Fire, wind—it didn't matter. One slash for each and everything was cleaved apart.

Yet the next instant, the shattered wind and fire merged, triggering a series of catastrophic explosions.

"Hold firm," Joker commanded.

The Shadow Lugia focused its power into a single point, weathering Zacian's Sacred Sword as though its body had turned to steel.

Then:

"Body Slam!"

With a deafening roar, the Shadow Lugia used its massive body—more than ten times the size of Zacian's—to pin her down, slamming her into the fiery vortex below.

Everything happened in less than ten seconds.

The Sword King, who had been in complete control moments earlier, was now at a disadvantage.

All because a top-tier trainer stood behind the Shadow Lugia, orchestrating its every move.

"Awooooo!"

But just two seconds after falling into the flames, the howl of a blue wolf pierced the air. The sound waves created a gust of wind that blew the fiery vortex apart.

Amid the scorched battlefield, a patch of land about a hundred square meters wide remained intact.

It was a protective barrier.

The one who cast it was the Shield King, Zamazenta.

And standing beside Zamazenta was Dr. Stephen.

At that moment:

Joker stood atop the Shadow Lugia.

Dr. Stephen stood between the Sword and Shield Kings.

The whole world held its breath at this iconic, breathtaking scene.

No one noticed the little yellow mouse beside Sonia silently raising two fingers toward Joker in a playful "peace" sign.