In the footage—
Upon being released, Eternatus initially hovered silently in mid-air. But within less than ten seconds, a blinding, malevolent red light surged across its violet-red frame!
Immediately after, the glowing core in its chest began to violently erupt with massive waves of energy!
Fortunately, the clearing Mewtwo had chosen was completely barren; the shockwave merely whipped up a ferocious hurricane and a torrential shower of dust, causing no real structural damage to the island.
Ash instinctively pulled Chloe behind his back, shielding her from the biting winds.
"Eternatus! Calm down and listen to me!" Ash shouted, utilizing his Aura.
The hero of the sword...
A voice finally echoed in Ash's mind. Though the telepathic tone was thick with pure malice and resentment, it had finally chosen to speak.
The fact that it answered meant Eternatus possessed high intelligence and was entirely capable of reasoning!
"I'm no sword hero... I was just fighting alongside Zacian! Eternatus, we mean you no harm. We just want you to calm down! If you promise me that you won't cause any more destruction, I will gladly destroy this Poké Ball right now and grant you your complete freedom!"
Ash had absolutely zero desire to exploit the power of a Legendary Pokémon. If he truly lusted after the strength of gods, he could have assembled an entire army of mythicals long ago! But he couldn't simply let Eternatus roam free without conditions.
Having witnessed the horrific devastation it had brought upon Galar, he knew that if the creature refused to cooperate, the Darkest Day would inevitably return, plunging the world into a catastrophic crisis once more.
Humph! The words of you humans... are entirely utterly worthless! The last human who captured me claimed he only wanted to provide Galar with infinite energy, yet your human strength proved utterly pathetic!
Do you truly believe you can tame me like this? If it weren't for the interference of Zacian and Zamazenta... Galar would have been drained completely dry by my hand!
You want me to cease my destruction? Fine! Return every single ounce of my stolen power to me!
Ash fell silent. The power Eternatus was demanding back was the very foundation of Galar's Dynamax Bands, as well as the dense Power Spots scattered across the region.
If all that energy was forcefully ripped away and returned to Eternatus, Galar's power grid wouldn't last a century—it would be depleted within decades! Furthermore, without that energy, the entire Dynamax system would permanently cease to exist.
He had absolutely no right to make a devastating decision like that on behalf of the people and Gym Leaders of Galar.
"...Can't your energy just slowly regenerate on its own over time?"
Regenerate? Do you have any concept of how long that takes? To naturally recover my missing strength on my own would take centuries, perhaps even millennia!
Reclaiming my scattered energy would bring me back to my absolute peak in an instant! If you were in my position, which option would you choose?
Ash had no counterargument. From Eternatus's perspective, its demands were entirely justified, leaving Ash completely speechless.
However, if that energy were returned, Galar would be plunged into immediate poverty... he would likely have to consult Leon before making any promises.
Hmph. Just as I thought. In the end, you humans are all exactly the same! As your human saying goes... There is absolutely nothing left to discuss. Get out of my way!
With a deafening shriek, the massive purple bone dragon prepared to launch itself into the stratosphere.
Beside them, Mewtwo's eyes suddenly flared with a brilliant, blinding white light as its entire physical form rapidly shifted!
Mega Evolution—Mega Mewtwo Y!
With a casual thrust of its hand, an overwhelming wave of telekinetic force slammed into Eternatus, freezing the colossal dragon perfectly in place. No matter how violently Eternatus thrashed and strained against the invisible binds, it couldn't budge even a fraction of an inch!
I never said you were permitted to leave. Mewtwo's telepathic voice cut through the air, carrying an absolute, unquestionable authority. I told you that you are staying here. Therefore, you will stay.
The raw dominance was breathtaking! At least for now, even without utilizing Mega Evolution, Mewtwo possessed the sheer power to suppress this weakened Eternatus with a single hand!
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[Sabrina: Magnificent! That is the true, absolute peak of Psychic-type power!]
[Caitlin: How incredibly handsome! It's a total tragedy that such a breathtakingly cool Pokémon belongs to Ash! I'm so jealous! Waaah!]
[Cynthia: Keep dreaming, Caitlin.]
[Leon: As for Eternatus... I actually didn't expect it to be so entirely reasonable. Its desire to reclaim its own energy is perfectly natural. If Ash had asked me, I honestly would have agreed to give it back.]
[Raihan: It's not just you, Leon—all of us Gym Leaders would agree. So what if we lose a battle mechanic? If a trainer can't become exceptionally strong without relying on the Dynamax system... then what right do they have to call themselves a trainer in the first place?]
[Chairman Rose: You can say that easily, but we have to resolve Galar's baseline energy infrastructure first! Galar currently relies heavily on Eternatus's residual power to keep the region running! If Eternatus takes it all back instantly, just as Ash calculated, Galar will face an energy collapse within a hundred years. It would be total ruin!]
[Cynthia: Have faith in Ash! He will definitely find a creative solution... after all, he is Ash! The man who specializes in pulling off literal miracles!]
Trainers all around the world couldn't help but nod in silent agreement with Cynthia's words. It was true—Ash had always been completely synonymous with the word "miracle."
Time and time again, situations that seemed entirely hopeless would seamlessly turn around in his hands. If anyone could navigate this impossible dilemma, it was him!
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In the footage—
Though bound tightly by the telekinetic press, Eternatus violently erupted with a terrifying pressure, but every ounce of its aura was perfectly contained within Mewtwo's psychic barrier. The current Eternatus was completely pinned down, entirely outmatched.
Realizing that further struggle was completely futile, Eternatus ceased its resistance, throwing a bitter, mocking sneer straight into Ash's mind.
How noble you sound. In the end, you're just using brute force to keep me caged! Enjoy your petty victory while it lasts... because the moment I escape, I will personally swallow Galar whole, and then I will consume the entire world!
Hearing the deep-seated hatred in its voice, Ash fell silent for a long moment before slowly raising his eyes to look at the massive dragon.
"...Remember when I tried to communicate with you using my Aura a while back?" Ash asked softly. "If I actively transfer my own Aura into you... Would that be enough to fill the void in your power?"
Hearing this, Mega Mewtwo Y's brow instantly furrowed, its telepathic voice cutting in with a sharp, severe warning.
Absolutely not! Ash, if you dare to overuse your Aura to that extent, it will kill you!
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