Chapter 281: Bond Phenomenon
"Shaymin, Seed Flare!"
Lillie threw a Poké Ball, and Shaymin in Land Forme instantly stood in front of the girl. Shaymin shouted, and a strong green light erupted from its body, the light shooting towards the dark blue fireball like a shockwave. The green ripples collided with the dark blue fireball, successfully blocking it. Shaymin,
slightly out of breath, quickly pulled the girl behind the water curtain of Manaphy. For Shaymin, still young, to be able to do this against a Charizard's fireball infused with the essence of combustion was quite impressive. Keep in mind, Shaymin hasn't even mastered any essence yet; to be able to block a fireball containing the essence of combustion is already incredibly powerful.
Alexa saw the newcomer and said with a wry smile, "Little sister, what are you doing here? I almost killed you."
Indeed, the newcomer was Alexa's younger sister, Viola, the Gym Leader of Santalune City, a girl skilled in using Bug-type Pokémon. Viola saw her sister and said irritably, "You have the nerve to say that?!
You disappeared somewhere, making me search all over the place. Then I saw flames shooting up here and thought there was a forest fire, so I rushed over to check it out. Who would have thought I'd see this scene as soon as I got here? Hmm, who are they?"
Viola wasn't exactly friendly to her sister—after all, it was her sister who had almost cost her her life. However, seeing Lillie and the others, she was curious about who these people with her sister were.
"They're from the Mercenary Guild. These two are low-level subordinates, no need for introductions. This is Lillie, the fiancée of the current Mercenary Guild President Ryan. The one fighting right now is President Ryan and his Charizard; he's trying to capture that Pokémon. It's just that the commotion is a bit too much," Alexa explained to Viola, keeping her head still to ensure the stability of the camera equipment. This outrageous scene had to be captured perfectly; it was her front-page news!
Upon hearing themselves called "subordinates," Yellow and Silver were immediately annoyed, but now was not the time to argue; they should focus on observing Ryan's fighting skills. Lillie, on the other hand, shook hands with Viola in a friendly manner, and after a brief conversation, Viola understood the current situation.
While they were discussing, the battle between Charizard and Zygarde at Ryan's location hadn't stopped. Having gained the upper hand with its explosive flames, Charizard wouldn't cease its attack, unleashing a series of Fire Punch strikes before finally sending Zygarde flying.
Zygarde crashed to the ground, charred black, the endless burning pain making it feel like it was dying. However, with its health below half, a surge of immense power erupted from its body, sending energy shockwaves radiating outwards, even shattering and extinguishing Charizard's flames. Zygarde gradually transformed into hexagonal light panels, merging and reforming to form a giant-like figure, its core adorned with red and blue hexagonal patterns.
The aura unleashed by Zygarde in its Complete Forme far surpassed that of Charizard, and most of its previously depleted health was restored in this transformation. Ryan's previous advantage with Charizard would be gone.
However, Ryan didn't panic; rather, a surge of excitement welled up within him, making him leap with joy. There was no fear, only exhilaration. Having reached the Champion level, Ryan had begun to experience a touch of loneliness—a truly formidable opponent was rare.
"Then, try this move! Charizard! Body and mind merge as one, unleash our bond!"
A slightly excited, impassioned voice pierced the air, drawing everyone's attention. Charizard and Ryan's movements and expressions gradually merged, or rather, Charizard became Ryan, and Ryan became Charizard. Seeing this, Lillie couldn't help but exclaim, "Bond Phenomenon!!!"
That's right, it's Bond Phenomenon! Since obtaining the Bond Phenomenon ability from the system, Ryan had always used it as a tool for communication when battling with Pokémon. In the Lake of Valor, the Bond Phenomenon gradually grew, but Ryan still treated it only as a tool for communication.
However, as he used the Bond Phenomenon more and more, and as his understanding of it deepened, he realized that he had been using it the wrong way from the start. The Bond Phenomenon given to Ryan by the system was definitely not a weak ability that could only communicate with Pokémon or help specific Pokémon achieve Bond Evolution.
The Bond Phenomenon is all-encompassing; it doesn't just allow Greninja to achieve Bond Evolution—it encompasses all Pokémon!
This is something Ryan has only recently come to understand. After taking so many detours, only now has the true power of the Bond Phenomenon erupted!
A deep blue flame erupted, and a fiery tornado connecting heaven and earth enveloped Charizard. As the flames gradually subsided, Charizard's appearance changed drastically. It was no longer the typical Western dragon with a large belly and short arms. The current Charizard was more humanoid, with a slender body and much longer, thicker arms, bulging muscles—a powerful, muscular dragon appeared before everyone.
"Then I'll finish you off in an instant!" Ryan said calmly, simultaneously crouching down in a battle stance.
Charizard mirrored Ryan's movements, and in the next second, it transformed into a black streak of light, a trail of eerie blue flame tracing a fiery meteor through the air. Zygarde's hexagonal crystalline eyes, glowing white, shone brightly, and it too transformed into a streak of light, attempting to dodge using its incredible speed.
"Too slow."
A detached voice reached Zygarde's ears. Zygarde could hardly believe what it heard, but what followed left it no choice but to accept it.
Charizard's massive flaming claws slammed into Zygarde, tearing its body apart and leaving three deep fiery claw marks on Zygarde's chest. The intense pain momentarily stunned Zygarde, but the next second, it paid a heavy price for its distraction.
The flaming claws swung through the air, leaving afterimages, and Zygarde's body was instantly covered in fiery claw marks. The relentless claw strikes gradually lifted Zygarde's massive body off the ground. Charizard's eyes narrowed, its claws clenched, and the power of Focus Punch gathered in its claws. With a flap of its wings, Charizard appeared above Zygarde, slamming its claws down with a powerful Focus Punch that crashed into Zygarde's head.
Zygarde crashed heavily to the ground, its fate unknown!
(End of Chapter)
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