Facing the torrential rain of water projectiles flying like cannonballs, Zeraora extended one hand, and a white compressed Aura Sphere appeared in his palm.
Plasma Aura Sphere.
An Electric-type version of the spiral Aura Sphere. The concept was borrowed from certain ninja techniques and enhanced with Electric-type properties.
Taking aim at the colossal Mega Blastoise, Zeraora launched it with deliberate precision.
ZZZT!
A crisp, sharp flash of light.
The plasma spiral Aura Sphere pierced through countless water projectiles in a split second, sinking directly into the body of the Dynamax Mega Blastoise.
The spiral Aura Sphere blessed with Thunder-type energy had incredible speed and penetrating power.
ZZZZT-ZZT-ZZT!
In an instant, the massive Mega Blastoise, still spinning mid-air, transformed into a blindingly brilliant "sun," nearly overwhelming the audience's vision.
"Agh! My eyes!"
"What's happening? Did someone use Flash?"
Experienced spectators quickly pulled out sunglasses and put them on. Don't ask why they were so prepared, Flash was never an uncommon move in Pokemon battles.
What? You didn't bring sunglasses? Clearly, you weren't a seasoned battle spectator.
The thunderous illumination came and went quickly.
After just a few seconds, the dazzling lightning gradually faded. The somewhat charred body of the Dynamax Mega Blastoise plummeted from the sky.
It crashed heavily into the abyss, causing massive waves to crash against the battlefield walls. Without the protective energy barriers, at least half the auditorium would have been flooded.
"Thunder!" John called out again.
He'd seen clearly that when Blastoise fell into the abyss, it had neither canceled its MEGA Evolution nor lost its Dynamax status.
In other words, not only had Blastoise retained its fighting ability, but its stamina was definitely more than half remaining.
For Blastoise to take Zeraora's Electric-type Plasma Aura Sphere and not suffer serious injury was remarkable.
This Blastoise must have some means of countering Electric-type attacks.
Zeraora called down the Thunder Dragon from the storm clouds.
Positioning himself carefully, the dazzling lightning waterfall hung suspended in the sky once more.
"Max Quake!" Magnus naturally wouldn't remain passive.
Massive, thick claws emerged from deep within the abyss, countless chunks of earth condensing in their grasp. In the blink of an eye, multiple walls of mud covered the huge crater like a protective lid.
BOOM!
The lightning waterfall crashed down from above, shaking the entire battlefield.
This time, the defense built by Dynamax Mega Blastoise held firm.
Max Quake, originally a Ground-type move used to boost Special Defense, was now being used defensively by Mega Blastoise. Ground-type energy could redirect lightning, so the actual impact was merely the physical force of the Thunder strike.
As a countermeasure against Electric attacks, this Mega Blastoise had clearly mastered the technique.
"Max Geyser!" Magnus immediately launched his counterattack.
The earthen barrier that had blocked the lightning suddenly burst open, and a war fortress bristling with cannons erupted from underground.
It was the shell of the Dynamax Mega Blastoise!
Blue energy halos appeared at the muzzles of every cannon on the mobile fortress, and in the next second, water surged forth like concentrated fire.
BOOM-BOOM-BOOM-BOOM!
The artillery barrage was deafening!
The battlefield had become a war zone, the firepower of a single Dynamax Mega Blastoise rivaled that of an entire regiment.
Zeraora in mid-air became the target.
The water shells fired into the sky all had perfect tracking, conducting indiscriminate bombardment.
"Lock-On," John couldn't help but mutter in amazement.
Champion, what exactly have you taught your Blastoise?
But a Blastoise with such moves was indeed impeccable in both offense and defense. In ancient times, such a powerful Blastoise would definitely have been a weapon of war.
Looking up at the sky, John wasn't concerned about Zeraora's current situation.
A continuous stream of tracking projectiles?
Even with Lock-On active, could these things actually hit Zeraora?
Zeraora floated in the air, sparks flickering in his eyes as he gazed down at the war fortress, completely unconcerned by the incoming attacks.
His mind's eye was officially linked with the Heart Swap ability. Emotion fused with electrical waves.
From that moment on, unless an attack exceeded the limits of his reaction time, or the attack's range made escape impossible, any assault approaching within a thousand meters would have its trajectory appear clearly in his mind!
Zeraora tilted sideways just as attacks were about to connect, allowing the water-formed missiles to pass harmlessly through his brilliant white fur before exploding in the distance, or colliding with other water projectiles in spectacular detonations!
Everyone watched as Zeraora moved left and right like he was taking a leisurely stroll through mid-air, effortlessly avoiding every single attack.
The water streams and projectiles collided together in the sky like a grand fireworks display.
"Hydro Grasp!" Magnus suddenly shouted, his attack sequence wasn't over yet.
The underground war fortress immediately flipped over as the Dynamax Mega Blastoise emerged, extending thick, sharp claws toward the sky.
Instantly, the water streams that had exploded nearby due to missing Zeraora received magnetic pull, condensing into multiple massive water torrents that grasped through the air.
He'd never expected this, it was actually a combination attack, just like the moves John's Mega Garchomp had demonstrated.
CRASH!
The violent collision of water streams created thunderous noise.
Those on the ground could feel the crushing power just from the sound, as if it could easily pulverize steel.
But unfortunately, the massive water hands closed on empty air.
Zeraora's form was lightning-fast, having already dodged when the water palms appeared. Who could catch lightning with bare hands?
"Zeraora, begin the counterattack!" John called out softly, reaching into his pocket to pull out a Z-Crystal and press it onto his Z-Power Ring.
The Dynamax Mega Blastoise was now exposed. Magnus's offensive round was over, now it was his turn.
And importantly, a full minute had passed.
The legendary Pokemon power boost was refreshed once again.
"Z-Move: Genesis Superbolt!"
This time, it was John's exclusive Z-Move, developed specifically for Zeraora!