Chapter 159

Leaving Abundant Source,

Ash let Mewtwo return to its Poké Ball to rest first,

He released the broad-backed Violent Flying Dragon to hurry, leading everyone straight to the Whirlpool Islands.

Worth mentioning,

Pokemon all possess a bio-energy field similar to that of a superhuman,

Therefore, even if a Pokemon's flight speed is extremely fast, the trainer on its back will not be killed by air resistance.

Furthermore, because of the existence of this bio-energy field,

Even in unofficial wild battles, evil trainers often would not choose to directly attack the trainer.

The first place Ash and company arrived at was the Whirlpool Islands where Lugia resides.

From afar, the islands looked like a lone boat, drifting on the tumultuous, surging sea surface.

The countless whirlpools around seemed to be playing a natural symphony, sometimes wild, sometimes calm, yet never ceasing.

Each whirlpool was like an eye in the deep ocean, silently gazing at this isolated island.

Coconut trees on the island swayed in the wind, as if whispering the secrets hidden in the whirlpools, while the gentle murmur of the waves provided accompaniment to this secluded and mysterious island.

Although I had already seen information about the Whirlpool Islands from internal Alliance data,

but truly seeing it with my own eyes, Cynthia still felt a pang of palpitation.

"What a dangerous place; if there were no Flying Pokemon, once caught in the whirlpool, wouldn't it be certain death?"

Ash recalled the scene of himself being caught in the whirlpool,

"Not exactly...... if one's physique is excellent, one can still swim against the current, defy fate."

"Ah?"

Everyone was completely confused by Ash's words.

Thinking, how could such a terrifying whirlpool be swum out of? Do you want to hear what you're saying?

"This joke isn't funny at all."

Ignoring everyone's doubts,

Ash turned around and took out from his backpack the silver feather given to him by Lugia and its offspring during the Johto era,

Although it was not bestowed by the main god Lugia who controls the authority of ocean currents, and thus has no special effect,

but its basic sensing ability remains usable.

As the silver feather appeared, light flickered.

Soon after,

The whirlpools on the sea surface suddenly became more turbulent and surging, as if several bottomless pits had appeared beneath the surface.

During this process,

A small creature with a white head, appearing as if wearing a purple eye mask, appeared before everyone's eyes.

Its gaze locked onto Ash's direction,

The creature leapt straight out of the water, flapping its wings and flying up into the sky.

It had a white body, a light blue belly, blue tail fins, the rest white, and its wings resembled a huge hand.

(Picture is Lugia; listeners interested can pause to view)

Lugia

【Pokemon】: Lugia

【Attribute】: Psychic+Flying

【Trait】: Multiscale (when HP is full, damage taken is only 50%)

【Level】: 124

【Individual】: 6v

【Base Stats】: Total 680, HP 106, Attack 90, Defense 130, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 154, Speed 110,

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"Pigeon, look quick!! We actually got to see Lugia!!"

"Wow! Really!"

"Lugia, how beautiful!"

"Lugia's figure is so cute!"

"This one...... is it too small?"

Everyone exclaimed nonstop, discussing heatedly.

The Pokemon appearing before everyone was precisely what the Kanto locals call the Sea God, actually Lugia, the God of Ocean Currents.

However, it was just a small Lugia only 2.2 meters tall.

At the same time everyone was surprised, the small Lugia had already come to stand on the back of the Violent Flying Dragon.

The immense weight immediately caused the Violent Flying Dragon's flight altitude to drop considerably.

After a long separation, the small Lugia affectionately rubbed against Ash's chest, feeling soft and smooth.

"Wuu~" I'm so moved!

"Violent Dragon!" Not daring to move, not daring to move.

"Wuu?" Not moved?

Lugia glanced dubiously at the Violent Flying Dragon, tilted its head, its cute appearance enough to melt a crowd.

"Vying for affection?"

But seeing the Violent Flying Dragon show no reaction, Lugia quickly redirected its attention to Ash, affectionately rubbing him vigorously.

This scene annoyed Latias, which had been concealing its form and secretly protecting Ash.

Flying down from the sky, a psychic headbutt sent little Lugia flying.

"Wuu~"

Lugia was struck and flung over a hundred meters, falling onto the sea surface.

Reappearing from beneath the sea, the two big cute ones immediately started fighting because of Ash.

"You bump me, I'll bump you."

"Don't fight anymore!"

Ash tried to break up the fight, but to no avail,

Just as he was about to release Celebi to mediate, he felt a familiar powerful aura coming from underwater,

At the same time, the silver feather in Ash's palm began to flash with an even more dazzling silver light.

For a moment, Ash unconsciously stopped reaching for his ball and looked toward the sea.

Influenced by Ash's action, everyone's gaze followed downward.

All that could be seen was the sea gently caressing the surface, sparkling light amidst turbulent whirlpools, when a white silhouette suddenly cut through the calm.

The huge white bird, like a glacier-breaking avalanche, gathered strength from the depths of the surging sea and rose.

Its wings were like pure white canvas, spreading between the azure sky and the waves, with water droplets glinting like scattered diamonds in the sunlight.

Its keen eyes revealed a wild gleam, its posture tracing elegant arcs in the air, displaying the bearing of the sea's overlord.

【Pokémon】: Lugia

【Type】: Psychic+Flying

【Ability】: Pressure (gives opponents a sense of pressure, small chance to make them flinch)

【Level】: 154

【Individual】: 6v

Compared to little Lugia, which is only 2.2 meters long,

this Lugia is already an adult, its body height alone reaching 5.2 meters, and its wingspan exceeding 10 meters.

Its gaze fell upon Ash,

Lugia recognized Ash, nodding as a greeting,

and intervened in the battle,

With its two wing-like big hands, one each, it grabbed little Lugia and Latias.

Feeling no malice from Lugia, Latias did not resist.

Meanwhile, Ash briefly introduced Lugia's identity to everyone, as well as the circumstances of when he first encountered two Lugia in the capital.

The scuffle ended,

Latias naturally returned to Ash's side, while little Lugia circled around the "mother".

The reason for the quotation marks

is because legendary beasts are born and raised without gender, and there is no blood relation; this Lugia merely takes on the role of foster parent to little Lugia.

Getting back to this Lugia,

although it is an adult, it is not the Lugia deity that controls ocean currents, so its level is not high.

Ash stated his purpose,

but unfortunately,

Lugia told Ash that the deity had gone out to guide the underwater currents near Alola.

Lugia expressed willingness to help Ash, but Ash refused.

The opponent is the Hoenn Trio; if it's not the deity, better not get involved.

Ash had no choice but to place the spot on the movie-exclusive designated cinematographer, Ho-Oh, who has the lowest attendance.

Before leaving,

seeing Lugia seemed worried, Ash couldn't help but ask another question.

"You seem to have something on your mind?"

Lugia did not hide it, directly speaking its Mind worry.

"Wuu~" Next year this child will be assigned a job, and I'm a bit uneasy.

Upon further inquiry, Ash learned,

that the Lugia race does not require only the deity who controls laws to work,

other Lugia also need to be assigned work.

and little Lugia's assigned job next year is Alola.

"As for Alola, don't worry; I'll go there to travel for a year next year, and then I'll take good care of the little guy."

"Wuu~"

Ash's one sentence made both Lugia's eyes light up.

The big Lugia even enthusiastically offered to personally escort Ash and his group to Mount Azure to seek Ho-Oh.