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The impact of dimensional shifts is powerful enough to leave many Pokémon disoriented for extended periods, but this doesn't affect Pokémon who excel at using Teleport.
Lucario had long grown accustomed to this sensation of spatial displacement. After opening its eyes, it quickly understood what had happened and calmly began to survey the surrounding environment.
This mountain is incredibly tall and steep, and its structure seems rather unusual...
From the outside, the World Tree appeared as a magnificent tree of enormous proportions.
However, once you found yourself within it, you discovered that this was actually a massive mountain, with the peak crowned by a lush, sprawling canopy.
Blastoise should be in the same situation as me. We've both fallen somewhere within this place. I need to find it first, then reunite with Roy...
There were still many companions on Roy's side who could handle most situations that might arise. Lucario wasn't particularly worried about them. What concerned it more was the solitary turtle wandering somewhere alone.
Blastoise wasn't stupid by any means, but its thought processes were somewhat... peculiar.
It always managed to do something completely unexpected.
Using its keen observation skills, Lucario locked onto the summit of the mountain, then leaped upward. Its figure moved with fluid grace, jumping between the trees as it rapidly climbed toward the peak.
As it traveled, Lucario continued to observe its surroundings.
This mountain is abundant in natural resources. According to what Electabuzz once told me, the more plentiful the resources in the wild, the stronger the territorial ruler tends to be...
Moving toward the summit like this would definitely provoke the rulers of this territory, wouldn't it?
But Lucario, confident in its exceptional speed, felt that even if it couldn't win in battle, it could always make a swift escape.
At that moment...
Mew?
An immature cry suddenly echoed directly in Lucario's mind.
Are you looking for me?
Startled, Lucario immediately concealed itself behind a tree trunk, observing its surroundings with intense focus.
It scanned the area thoroughly, searching every corner, but failed to detect any Pokémon nearby.
Then...
Mew!
The cry sounded again.
Time's up, you lose!
As soon as those words finished, an olive-shaped tail tip swept playfully across Lucario's field of vision.
Lucario's pupils contracted sharply, and it turned its head to look over its shoulder.
There, at some point, sat a pink, kitten-like Pokémon.
Seeing that Lucario had finally noticed it, the pink kitten covered its mouth with both tiny paws and giggled with delight. Its tail moved like a cat toy, continuously teasing Lucario's face and occasionally brushing against its nose.
So incredibly strong.
Lucario couldn't fathom how long this Pokémon had been sitting on its shoulder. It was always skilled at sensing nearby Pokémon, especially those who had already made physical contact, yet it had detected nothing.
However, this realization also helped relax its mood somewhat.
After all, if the other party harbored malicious intent, it would have had countless opportunities to take Lucario's life already.
Mew! It's time for you to find me!
Lucario froze for a moment, finally realizing that the other party had treated their encounter as a game of hide-and-seek, and the next round was about to begin.
Seeing the adorable pink kitten floating up and apparently contemplating where to hide next, Lucario hurriedly stopped it.
My partners and I became separated during our arrival here. Right now, I need to find them. I'm sorry, but I don't have time to play games with you.
Mew's tail drooped in visible disappointment.
It was particularly fond of Pokémon like Lucario and genuinely wanted to play together.
Unfortunately, there was no Lucario population in this spiritual domain.
To be more precise, Pokémon like Lucario didn't follow the concept of living in clans. They lacked the instinct for group living, essentially being lone wanderers. Once they passed away young, they left no descendants, making them extremely rare.
But Mew, having just emerged and encountered Lucario, immediately thought that if it helped Lucario find its partners, then everyone could play together.
It subconsciously assumed that Lucario's partners were all other Lucario.
So many of them!
The prospect excited Mew tremendously.
Several Lucario meant several times the fun!
Mew! Watch this!
A burst of cyan-colored wave energy suddenly emanated from Mew, spreading in all directions and quickly covering the entire spiritual space.
This is...
The power of Aura?!
Very few Pokémon could naturally learn to harness Aura power, but Lucario wasn't shocked that the other party could use it.
Rather, it was because...
The level of this Aura is extraordinarily powerful!
Lucario thought of its father.
Sebastien's Lucario was the strongest Fighting-type Pokémon in all of China, and also the wielder of the world's mightiest Aura. Lucario's goal had always been to cultivate its own Aura to the same level as its father's, and then seek to surpass it.
But its father's Aura power probably wasn't even a tenth of the level displayed by this small kitten...
Sensing the boundless Aura power radiating from Mew, Lucario suddenly felt incredibly small and insignificant.
What... no, who exactly is it?
Mew?
Mew opened its eyes, clearly disappointed with what it had found.
It had located the target, but the partner Lucario had mentioned wasn't another Lucario...
Instead, it was a somewhat silly-looking turtle with an Aura signature similar to Lucario's.
Well, there was also a distant human who possessed a similar Aura pattern.
Could you please take me there?
Having witnessed just the tip of the iceberg of the opponent's incredible strength, Lucario made its request with deep respect.
Mew agreed readily. It settled comfortably on Lucario's shoulder without hesitation, locked onto the target, and used Teleport.
In an instant, Lucario found itself at the base of the Great Mountain Range, which was actually the World Tree. It looked around and immediately spotted Blastoise.
Oh no...
"Blastoise!"
Blastoise wore sunglasses and let out a domineering roar.
Next to it, surrounded by several other Blastoise, along with a group of Wartortle and Squirtle, all of them were excitedly cheering and shouting enthusiastically!
"Wartortle!"
"Squirtle, Squirtle!"
The atmosphere was incredibly festive, as this was the ceremony for the new leader of the group to officially take office.
And when the leader assumed its position, its first decree was to conquer the entire spiritual realm!
This massive size, this majestic ambition, this distinctive round head... These were the qualities befitting the great emperor of the Blastoise clan!
What exactly are you doing?
Lucario's mood could be summed up in one word: speechless.
"Blastoise!"
Seeing that it was Lucario, Blastoise was overjoyed. It picked up its friend and then introduced it to everyone, explaining that this was its good brother.
The Blastoise, Wartortle, and Squirtle immediately recognized that this was their 'king of a different surname' and bowed down respectfully!
A Squirtle with particularly delicate features approached, offering a berry with both paws and looking at Lucario shyly.
It couldn't be helped—Lucario was truly handsome among its species. Even though they weren't from the same egg group, it was still quite appealing.
Accepting the berry politely, Lucario remained silent.
Sensing Lucario's mood through the Aura, Mew covered its stomach and laughed heartily.
Blastoise didn't notice this reaction and put its arm around Lucario, talking enthusiastically and sharing its strategic thoughts with its big brother.
It explained that it felt searching for someone alone in this enormous spiritual domain would be far too difficult. It was better to conquer the local population first, recruit loyal followers, and then use their combined strength to conduct the search.
There was great power in numbers.
That was exactly what Roy had done back then in White Mountain.
"Blastoise!"
Satisfied with its brilliant idea, Blastoise patted Lucario on the shoulder.
Alu, don't you think I'm amazing?
Lucario clenched its fists tightly, struggling to contain its frustration.
At that moment, Mew suddenly turned its head and looked toward the horizon.
That was the direction where Lucario's other partner—the human—was heading.
Mew?
Mew was surprised to discover that the natural energy in that area was actually being affected by something.
This force is...
Mew frowned, suddenly realizing that things were not as simple as they initially appeared.