Chapter 554: The Great Summoner
"Using melee attacks will be more effective; it's hard to defend against. Just be careful not to dive headfirst into its rings."
Reshiram unexpectedly hit upon Hoopa's weak point.
Physical defense.
This is the hardest part to strengthen and train among Hoopa's six base stats.
Hoopa Unbound compared to Hoopa Confined has no improvement in this aspect.
The vast majority of Legendary Pokémon don't have the intention to deliberately improve their weaker aspects.
So the Shadow of Hoopa is naturally also not good at defending against physical attacks.
"Melee attacks... alright."
N's gaze flickered slightly, a certain figure coming to mind.
In their family.
There is someone extremely good at close-quarters combat.
How to put it.
At least so far, N hasn't seen any person or Pokémon stronger than him in this field.
Even some Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon are the same.
On the other side.
The Shadow of Hoopa didn't want to bother with N and Reshiram, but focused on catching the little Hoopa.
Only to see it sticking its head into the large ring in front of it, and putting its two hands into other rings, leaving its entire lower body outside constantly twisting and turning.
It looked as if it was working hard to grab something.
"Now is the time! Reshiram, use Crunch!"
The Dark-type move Crunch.
Is super effective against the Psychic and Ghost-type Hoopa Confined!
But unfortunately, Hoopa Unbound's typing is Psychic and Dark!
The only types that can cause significant type-advantage damage to it are Bug and Fairy, neither of which Reshiram is good at.
But it doesn't matter.
They inherently didn't plan on being able to directly finish off Hoopa Unbound.
Stalling it is enough!
Reshiram didn't dawdle.
Flapped its wings, lunged forward, and took a vicious bite at the Shadow of Hoopa's waist.
"Roar!!"
The roar of the Shadow of Hoopa was heard.
However, it didn't immediately pull its body back.
Instead, it summoned two rings to Reshiram's right and above.
From each ring, a fist glowing with purple light suddenly swung out.
A Dark-type ultimate move with a base power of 100, Hoopa Unbound's signature move—Hyperspace Fury!
"Left!"
The attack wasn't coming from the left.
But telling it to dodge to the left.
Only trainers and Pokémon with a certain degree of tacit understanding would dare to issue ambiguous commands.
But unfortunately.
The sudden, bizarre attack prevented Reshiram from dodging in time.
Even though it reacted at the first moment.
It was still hit in the flank by the fist swinging out from the right.
The powerful impact didn't feel good for Reshiram.
Even worse was N.
He was directly shaken off Reshiram's back, rolling twice on the ground.
By the time N stood back up.
The Shadow of Hoopa had disappeared.
And a huge roar came from an alley in the city in the distance.
"Reshiram!"
N called out.
Reshiram immediately glided over, carrying him to pursue the Shadow of Hoopa.
The Shadow of Hoopa's head and arms deep inside the rings seemingly left it full of flaws.
But its remaining rings could still launch attacks at will.
It didn't even need its eyes to see to accurately locate and counterattack.
This way.
Even sneak attacks have to be done carefully.
It's best to circle or kite, hit and run, not giving the Shadow of Hoopa a chance to counterattack.
"Going on like this is too dangerous for Ash. Did the State Preceptor tell you what to do in this situation?"
Reshiram's voice entered N's mind.
'State Preceptor'.
That is Will's unique title given by Zekrom and Reshiram.
"No."
N gritted his teeth and shook his head.
Originally, this situation wouldn't have been encountered.
After all, he had already stopped Baraz and Meray who originally intended to open the Prison Bottle.
But N also didn't know why the Prison Bottle would suddenly appear in the sky!
And it was already broken when it appeared!
How could it be such a coincidence?
The broken Prison Bottle just happened to fall from the sky, and right beside Hoopa?!
"Can we ask?"
Reshiram had already spotted the Shadow of Hoopa.
It was crushing a stone pillar, using it like a spear to shoot towards Ash and the others.
"Dragon Pulse!"
N hurriedly ordered.
At the critical moment.
The shockwave fired by Reshiram shattered the stone pillar, successfully saving Ash, Pikachu, and Hoopa.
Cold sweat was already running down N's forehead.
Reshiram was right.
Hoopa Unbound's abilities made it like a slippery loach. Going on like this, Ash and the others are in extreme danger; they might not even last until the Prison Bottle's repair is completed.
"Can we ask...!"
Reshiram's previous question suddenly flashed through his mind.
N's eyes widened, a bright light bursting from them,
"Right! Why don't we just have Hoopa pull Will over?! With his strength and battling style, stopping the Shadow of Hoopa is absolutely not a problem, not to mention having older sister and us!"
N hugged Reshiram's neck and shouted excitedly.
At the same time.
He issued another command for Dragon Tail.
Reshiram quickly rushed towards the Shadow of Hoopa, whose attention was on Ash and the others, and swept its tail, making the other party fall flat on its face (eat shit like a dog).
Subsequently.
Reshiram immediately pulled up its altitude.
Flying quickly in the air.
Completely not giving Hoopa Unbound a chance to launch an attack using the rings.
"Good idea. But... will this guy be able to scoop too?"
Reshiram jutted its chin towards Hoopa Confined.
A hundred years ago.
They were exactly scooped over by Hoopa Unbound.
"It doesn't matter if it can scoop. Maybe it'll even pull Zekrom and Kyurem over. Wouldn't it be better if we joined forces with them to fight Hoopa then?"
N pursed his lips.
With Will's identity as an Aura Guardian.
No matter who Hoopa Unbound scoops over, they can basically try to invite them to team up.
At the very worst.
They shouldn't side with Hoopa Unbound.
Besides.
The tempers of Legendary Pokémon are not very good.
If Hoopa Unbound dares to rashly disturb their rest, it might end up getting beaten up instead.
"That's true."
"It's decided then. Reshiram, drop me down. I'll go find Ash and the others. You're on your own for the upcoming battle, be extra careful!"
"No problem."
Reshiram nodded gently.
It dive-bombed down, gliding close to the ground.
N took this opportunity to use Teleport, returning to the ground.
Immediately after.
He immediately used his psychic powers to perceive the location of Ash and the others.
At the first moment he confirmed the target.
N snapped his fingers, disappearing from his spot, and the next moment appeared beside Ash, who was fleeing.
"Wah! N!"
Ash was startled by N's sudden appearance.
But having traveled together for a while, he was somewhat used to it, so it was fine.
"Hoopa, can you use your ring to scoop Will over, he's..."
N's voice came to an abrupt halt.
Right.
Hoopa doesn't know Will at all, let alone where Will is. How can it scoop?
"Scoop, scoop—"
Only to see Hoopa raise the ring in its hand.
The ring enlarged.
Reflecting Will and his older sister on the other side.
N was stunned for a moment, a trace of shock inevitably flashing through his eyes.
Hoopa's scooping ability could actually accurately scoop over even a creature it completely didn't know?!
This is a bit too overpowered!
Boom——!
A massive roar came from the street behind them.
Only to see the Shadow of Hoopa arriving in pursuit, having landed on the ground and glaring at them like a tiger watching its prey.
"Will, come quickly!"
No time to explain.
N hurriedly reached out and pulled Will from the other side over.
"Hoopa!!"
The giant roar of the Shadow of Hoopa came over.
It placed both hands in front of its chest, coalescing a dark purple energy source—Dark Pulse!
In the blink of an eye.
The Shadow of Hoopa pushed the energy source in its hands forward.
A ray full of malice and brutality shot towards the direction where N was.
Ash hugged Pikachu and Hoopa and squatted down immediately, curling up his body as much as possible.
N turned his head and saw that frantic ray, his face pale with fright.
At the critical moment.
Will stepped forward, raised one hand, and blocked the entire ray.
Smack!
With a casual wave of his hand, the Dark Pulse instantly collapsed, while Will remained unharmed.
Dark-type moves.
Are ineffective against him.
"Sugoi (Amazing)!!"
"Pika pi!"
"So strong!"
Ash, Pikachu, and Hoopa's eyes instantly filled with little stars, full of worship and excitement.
Even N couldn't help showing a smile of having survived a disaster.
"Hm? Why didn't older sister come?"
N looked left and right.
Only then realizing Cynthia's figure wasn't seen.
This is a big problem!
Cynthia didn't come.
This means Will cannot undergo Mega Evolution!
His combat power won't be in a complete state.
Can such a Will still deal with the Shadow of Hoopa?!
"If you guys can pull me over, of course he can pull others too. This place will become too dangerous by then. I didn't let her come."
Will raised his hand and waved.
Watching the actions of the Shadow of Hoopa opposite, his expression gradually became serious.
Because.
The Shadow of Hoopa seemed to be imitating Hoopa's actions, trying to use the rings to pull other Pokémon.
Moreover.
Perhaps it possessed such power inherently.
It didn't take the Shadow of Hoopa a few seconds to recall its exclusive ability.
It lined up six rings in a row to the left and right.
The six rings expanded.
Each ring's diameter was over five meters.
Immediately after.
A Legendary Pokémon was sent out from each of the six rings.
They were: Normal Kyurem, Altered Forme Palkia, Altered Forme Dialga, Shiny Altered Forme Giratina, Normal Kyogre, Normal Groudon!
The exact same lineup as in the movie!
If one had to say what the difference was, it was probably that Groudon and Kyogre were not in their Primal Reversion forms.
Perhaps in the world of the movie.
Groudon and Kyogre equally divided the natural energy in the 'Giant Rock' back then, so they were able to undergo Primal Reversion.
But in this world, they were stopped by Will and Rayquaza, so they couldn't enter Primal Reversion.
This is actually a good thing.
"That's Hoopa's scoop-scoop!"
Little Hoopa's eyes widened in shock, and then anger appeared in its eyes.
That's Hoopa's signature move!
"If it pulls other Legendary Pokémon over, isn't it afraid they will join forces to beat it up?"
N swept a glance at those six Legendary Pokémon, unable to help gulping.
Good heavens...
Each one is a Legendary great god whose head is seen but not its tail.
Going to war with this group of gods...
"Haven't you noticed yet? These six guys are still in a 'slumbering' state, they are unconscious! Their bodies have been taken over by the Shadow of Hoopa's evil energy!"
Will's fists clenched tightly, his breathing becoming somewhat heavy.
This Hoopa.
Is simply the Great Summoner of the Pokémon world.
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