Chapter 38: You Are Too Extreme! Mamon!

"Come, let you witness the strength of Tapu Fini."

Mamon raised a hand toward Kukui and Lillie, making a 'please' gesture.

And Tapu Fini, standing within its shell, also straightened its waist slightly, holding its head high and chest out.

Let you mortals see the power of the Island Guardian, yes!

"Even Tapu Fini, we can defeat!"

Lillie snorted coldly; if defeating Tapu Fini was necessary to save it, then they would defeat it!

"Gigalith!"

Gigalith let out a low roar, the wind began to howl, and wild sand filled the sky.

Gigalith's ability, Sand Stream! Turning the weather into a Sandstorm!

Under a Sandstorm, Rock-type Pokémon's Special Defense rises, and in the real environment, the violent wind and sand severely affect Pokémon's vision and perception abilities.

Tapu Fini frowned slightly in discomfort; as a Water-type, it disliked the Sandstorm greatly, the wind and sand scraping against its body was annoying, both dirty and itchy.

It was a well-behaved baby who loved cleanliness and beauty!

"Lycanroc, Gigalith, Stone Edge!"

Lillie stylishly waved her arm, ordering her two Pokémon.

Although Water counters Rock, Water does not resist Rock, so Tapu Fini has no resistance to Rock.

Before the Midnight Lycanroc and Gigalith, sharp rocks condensed simultaneously, shooting high-speed toward Tapu Fini.

Seeing this scene, Kukui did not rush to attack but observed silently.

Just as Mamon said, although the Tapu have always been the guardians of Alola's four islands since ancient times, actually Kukui and the others truly did not know much about Tapu's strength.

They only knew the Tapu were actually very strong, but exactly how strong? There was no way to know.

After all, they couldn't possibly challenge the Tapu, could they?

So Kukui was still relatively cautious and prudent, letting Lillie go test it out just right.

"Weak and powerless."

Blurrily seeing the Stone Edge attack coming through the wind and sand, Mamon sneered.

"Surf."

"Qi~!"

A sapphire blue light lit up on Tapu Fini's body, the sound of waves 'splash-splash' never ceased in the ears.

In the next moment, a giant wave tens of meters high rose from the flat ground, carrying Tapu Fini to sweep toward the Midnight Lycanroc and Gigalith.

The massive Surf was like a tsunami; from Lillie and Kukui's perspective, this ten-plus-meter-high Surf almost obscured the sky and filled their eyes.

It was too big!

And the wind and sand raised by the Sandstorm were also completely 'swallowed up' by the surging Surf.

Lycanroc and Gigalith's Stone Edge attacks constantly struck the Surf, but only splashed up a little water before yielding no result.

"Braviary!"

Kukui's expression sharpened, shouting up at the sky.

The majestic Braviary swooped down, grabbed Kukui and Lillie, and flew up again to retreat.

"Magnezone! Thunder!"

Thunder light lit up on Kukui's Magnezone, and a huge bolt of lightning suddenly struck the Tapu Fini at the top of the Surf.

Tapu Fini glanced at it and ignored it; the waves continued to surge down, directly drowning the Midnight Lycanroc and Gigalith who couldn't dodge in time.

Boom!

The Surf heavily crashed onto the ground, and the lightning also struck Tapu Fini's body.

Tapu Fini was covered in lightning light, emitting a slight cry of discomfort; this Thunder attack made it feel pain.

Although the damage was completely inferior to that evil gray fat one, after all, it was a super-effective attack, so Tapu Fini also felt the pain.

When the great water receded, the water-filled and clean Tapu Fini floated quietly in mid-air, looking down at the front.

The Midnight Lycanroc and Gigalith were clearly already lying on the ground soaked wet, having lost the ability to fight.

"Gugu... how can it be so strong..."

Lillie, put down by Braviary, stared blankly at her unconscious ace; how could this be?

"Tsk~ So weak, can't even withstand Fini's single attack?"

Mamon spoke up at the right moment, exclaiming in wonder.

"You!"

Lillie's face instantly flushed red, glaring at Mamon.

"You what you? Fine, I've played with you enough, you can step down."

Mamon didn't even look at Lillie once, turning his gaze to Kukui; among these four, only the Champion-level Kukui could make him pay a little attention.

Lillie bit her teeth tightly, but the powerlessness of having her ace defeated in one blow now deeply enveloped her.

Tapu Fini was too strong!

But why? Why did Tapu Fini fight for that so evil Team Rocket?

Lillie couldn't figure it out.

"You, such a young Champion-level Trainer, clearly having a brilliant and dazzling future, why join Team Rocket?"

Kukui looked at Mamon with a serious face, asking in confusion.

Mamon looked really young, only about sixteen or seventeen years old; a Champion-level at this age...

... throughout the whole world is extremely rare, none not being genius monster-level Trainers.

If challenging the League normally, one could even become a Four Elite Four Champion of a region, with an infinite, glorious, and beautiful future.

But this Mewtwo joined the evil organization Team Rocket, and that girl over there, Caitlin, is also a super genius.

Kukui couldn't figure it out.

"You ask why?" Mewtwo feigned a thoughtful expression.

"Why are there so many 'whys'?"

Soon, Mewtwo smiled.

"?" Kukui was stunned.

"I, for one, really dislike being bound; I like being unbound, free, and at liberty."

Mewtwo gently rotated the Poké Ball in his hand; his smile was so warm, yet it gave people a sinister sensation.

"Morality, rules, laws, an unchanging path—boring and dull, day after day, day after day; this is not the life I want."

"Only after joining Team Rocket did I discover a new world."

Mewtwo's lips curled high, his tone gradually becoming fervent.

"I discovered that sticking to old ways and following rules is meaningless; this is not the real me, but now it's different."

"Doing whatever I want to do, saying whatever I want to say; my life has begun to be filled with new colors."

Hearing Mewtwo's words, Kukui took a deep breath; this person...

"You are too extreme! Mewtwo!"

Kukui said in a heavy voice; after returning, he must investigate this Mewtwo.

It must be the reason of his original family that forced such a good child into becoming like this! Mewtwo's parents cannot escape blame!

"Hmph! What pursuit of freedom? It's nothing more than an excuse to do evil without restraint, seeking a respectable reason." Lillie spoke coldly; she felt this was completely just an excuse!

"It doesn't matter; I don't need your approval either." Mewtwo shrugged.

"I've chatted with you enough; this won't do. Professor Kukui, let me see well whether you can handle my Tapu Fini."

A deep malice floated in Mewtwo's eyes.

"..."

Kukui's Gloomy Expression fixed on this powerful Tapu Fini and Mewtwo behind it.

Just that powerful Surf attack earlier was enough to demonstrate Tapu Fini's formidable strength, and Mewtwo, who could capture Tapu Fini, surely had other main forces on hand that were extremely strong.

Although he didn't want to admit it, Kukui felt he was probably not Mewtwo's match.

If that's the case...

Kukui's hand behind his back frantically pressed a certain button.

'Champion Cynthia! Please hurry to support us immediately!!'

(End of this chapter)