Chapter 156:
The descending figure was none other than Mewtwo. However, unlike its usual form, it had taken on the human appearance it used when meeting Hayashi Kaede.
"What? You're the strongest Trainer? Bullshit!"
"Who says you get to decide who is the strongest trainer?"
Hearing this, a chubby Trainer by the poolside, who had been wiping down his Gyarados, immediately objected.
Everyone had gone through great hardships to get here, all for the title of the strongest Pokémon Trainer.
Now, before the competition even started, you're acting like you are a bigshot?
What gives?
"What gives?"
Mewtwo's lips curled into a smirk, and its form began to shift, gradually transforming until it resumed its Pokémon appearance. "What gives? Just because, besides being a Pokémon Trainer, I am also the strongest Pokémon here!"
It accepted its identity as a Pokémon, and also as a Pokémon Trainer.
But at this moment, Mewtwo's tone was utterly arrogant. "You can all release every Pokémon you have and see if you can stand against me!"
Although it had heard many legends about powerful Pokémon, it had never been defeated so far. This confidence was natural.
"You!"
The chubby Trainer wasn't convinced and laughed in anger. "Fine, fine! Let's see what you're made of!"
With that, he summoned all his Pokémon.
The other two Trainers, hearing this exchange, also released their Pokémon.
In an instant, Gyarados, Ninetales, Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Golduck...
Various fully evolved Pokémon all turned their gaze to Mewtwo, sensing their Trainers' fury.
Among them, Charizard was the most typical.
The moment it emerged, it saw Mewtwo's arrogant gaze. Enrage, it immediately launched a Flamethrower at Mewtwo.
But the Flamethrower flying towards Mewtwo was instantly reflected back onto itself.
That immediately made Charizard back down, staring Shocked at Mewtwo.
Then, with a wave of its hand, Mewtwo made all the Pokémon present float into the air.
They were horrified discovered that under this power, they had no ability to resist at all.
"This..."
The scene left the Trainers below stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief.
This Pokémon...
How could it be this strong?
Having proven itself as the absolute authority through sheer force, Mewtwo looked down at the six Trainers who had crossed the seas to get here.
"Now, I will announce the rules of my game."
"Since you are competing for the title of the strongest Trainer, it's obvious that you must challenge me.
If you succeed, then very well. I will grant you that title and offer a gift from me.
If you fail, then... you will die here. So, Pokémon, fight with all your might for your Trainers."
Its voice was calm, as if discussing something entirely natural when deciding the fate of these Trainers.
Its original game rules weren't like this.
But now, out of respect for life, it had made slight changes.
After speaking, Mewtwo raised a hand and pointed into the air. The area where they stood began to rapidly transform, soon becoming a standard battlefield.
"You've got to be kidding me! Who wants to play this 'strongest Pokémon Trainer' game? I'm leaving, right now! Gyarados, let's go."
The chubby Trainer who had spoken earlier, upon hearing Mewtwo's description, showed faint fear in his eyes.
He headed toward the entrance with his Pokémon, but the door, which had been open earlier, was now closed.
The chubby Trainer pushed hard but found it immovable. Angrily, he ordered, "Gyarados, use Hyper Beam!"
Gyarados's already wide mouth opened even wider, gathering destructive energy before firing it at the door. Strangely, the powerful Hyper Beam hit the door without causing even a ripple.
"I forgot to tell you—I've set up psychic barriers around us. Until the challenge is complete, none of you can leave!"
Mewtwo's voice slowly echoed in his ears. "Since you're so eager, you'll be the first challenger!"
It manipulated the chubby Trainer's body, placing him on one side of the battlefield, while it took the other side. "Now, you have only two choices: defeat me, or die!"
"Of course, you only need to defeat my Pokémon."
With that said, Mewtwo took out a Poké Ball.
With a tap, a large, fierce-looking Salamence appeared on the field.
Its body was covered in scars, especially on its face—a blade-like wound stretching from its mouth to its eye.
This wasn't the Salamence that had appeared in Aogiri Town before, but another one with an even worse fate. When Mewtwo rescued it, it was being experimented on by Team Rocket, covered in various tubes and extremely weak, its hatred for humans at its peak.
Moreover, this Salamence was even stronger!
Usually, it was kept suppressed to prevent trouble.
Mewtwo had originally planned to release it, but after visiting Aogiri Town, it decided to wait a bit longer.
Now, Mewtwo's command was: "Salamence, defeat all their Pokémon, and I will set you free."
"Roar!"
Hearing this, Salamence's expression grew even more ferocious. The scars left on its face by some skill become even more gruesome. Almost the moment Mewtwo gave the order, it sprang into action. Its crimson wings turned into deadly blades.
The chubby Trainer across the field was shocked and tried to give an order, but Salamence was already in front of Gyarados. It opened its massive jaws and, to everyone's horror, bit down on Gyarados's neck. Then, it dragged the nearly ten-meter-long Gyarados swiftly into the sky before slamming it hard onto the ground. Instantly, dust flew everywhere.
When the dust settled slightly, it was clear that Salamence's entire massive body was pressing down on Gyarados.
The Gyarados beneath it had already lost the ability to battle.
Bite plus Body Slam.
In just two moves, such a massive Gyarados was defeated and had sustained life-threatening injuries.
This scene made the Trainers who had come here shudder with fear.
Some were already regretting why they had come...
"Roar!"
Then, Salamence turned its gaze to the Trainer opposite. Its eyes, which should have been white, were now filled with a bloody crimson.
It was the manifestation of the ferocious killing intent Salamence possessed.