Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

However, the impending collision at the heart of this region was forcibly separated by a higher-level, more absolute force.

Amidst this chaotic flow of energy and the deafening fury of nature, an extreme stillness abruptly descended.

Ash's extraordinary perception was amplified to its limit at this moment.

He turned his head sharply, his gaze passing over the raging waves and the billowing mist, focusing on a smooth, black rock on the beach.

There, without anyone noticing, another "existence" appeared.

It was not a particularly large or imposing form.

On the contrary, it is extremely small.

However, the forearm is short, and the whole body presents a translucent and deep emerald green color.

Its shape resembles a miniature planarian, or a drop of living jade.

It hovered quietly a few centimeters above the reef, radiating a faint yet incredibly clear green halo.

It has one eye, but no facial features, yet it seems to be "watching" everything in front of it.

Watching Ash and Pikachu's futile attacks.

Watching the raging frenzy of the giant stinging jellyfish.

Watching Granny Jin's despair.

We are witnessing this natural catastrophe caused by human greed.

It's just there.

Quietly, it exists.

An indescribable, chilling sense of order silently spread out from its center.

It was as if it were not a living being, but rather the embodiment of some kind of... rule.

It is the scale that measures life and death.

It is a yardstick for defining boundaries.

It is the ultimate arbiter that maintains a certain fundamental balance.

[……order……]

A voice resounded directly in Xiao Zhi's consciousness and in the consciousness of all the living beings present.

[...dispute...permitted...]

[...exceeding...prohibition...]

Xiao Zhi understood instantly.

He effortlessly wiped out Pikachu's attack.

It was He who forcibly halted the Tentacles's devastating attack.

He is not here to help either side.

He came to define the "boundaries"!

He allowed this conflict, which arose from a grudge, to continue.

However, ordinary humans or ordinary Pokémon are absolutely not allowed to use power that "exceeds limits".

That would escalate the conflict indefinitely, affecting truly innocent people and disrupting a deeper balance.

"Zygard..." Ash whispered the true name of the god.

It is not a complete form, nor even one of the two cores.

Just a... cell?

A tiny clone of an order guardian, silently monitoring the balance of ecosystems across the world.

"Roar—!!!" The giant stinging jellyfish let out an even more furious roar, yet it seemed as if it were bound by invisible shackles.

It felt that absolute oppressive force, a rule that it could not understand or resist.

Or rather, the power within it refused to submit to his will.

Clearly, the giant Dragonite didn't intend to do the opposite of Zygarde.

That's something only its boss, Kyogre, is qualified to do.

At that moment, Ash knew it clearly.

The course of this conflict no longer depends solely on either humans or this rampaging behemoth.

A higher-level "referee" has entered the game.

He coldly observed the grudges and tacitly approved the reckoning, but at the same time... he also tightly held onto that bottom line that he would never let go of.

It was originally just a battle between an ordinary human and an ordinary stinging jellyfish.

As a result, the humans used poison to massacre them.

Aquaman was immediately granted his power.

If the giant stinging jellyfish were to destroy the city of Kuroba... how would humanity retaliate?

Therefore, the situation cannot be allowed to escalate further.

……

……

(Although the Pokédex says Zygarde cells are in Alola and Kalos... when I saw him transform and fuse, the whole planet was glowing green... let's just change it to monitoring the entire world.)

(By the way, most legendary Pokémon don't get involved... but Zygarde seems to be a top-tier office worker.)

Chapter 72 Coordination: Yu-Gi-Oh! BGM - Wrath of God

Buzz!

Om-!

Buzz————!

The roar of the engine tore through the wind and waves.

A rugged, golden figure rolled across the ravaged mudflats like a chariot, coming to a steady stop in front of Ash.

"boy~"

"I am coming!"

The menacing-looking all-terrain motorcycle beneath Mascherano was still emitting plumes of hot white smoke.

...This car has definitely been illegally modified.

But nobody could do anything about Mascherano.

He ripped off his goggles.

Those sharp eyes, accustomed to scrutinizing the battlefield, quickly swept across the entire area.

The giant, frozen tentacles, the silent, emerald-colored presence on the reef, and the solemn yet uninjured state of Ash and his two companions.

"Tsk..." Ma Xueshi clicked his tongue, his brows furrowing, clearly understanding the atmosphere in the air.

"The arbitrators are here... That idiot Jin is really good at causing me trouble!"

"If she dies, then so be it."

"If she's not dead... hehehehehe..."

Although his words were rude, his movements were steady and powerful.

Trainers who reach the level of Gym Leaders will inevitably come into contact with the deeper forces of this world.

That's the legendary Pokémon.

They were also revered as gods.

Zygard is the deity most familiar to all Pokémon League members.

Zygarde's duty to uphold order naturally aligns with the Pokémon League's stance.

That's all; it doesn't mean there's any cooperation between the two parties.

The Human Alliance is not qualified to be on par with [Zygard].

Only after understanding [Zigelder's] personality and behavior can one cooperate to a certain extent.

As a rational and down-to-earth working-class god, Zygarde was happy to see this situation.

Hmm... Compared to other gods who often go into a deep sleep and wander around completely uninvolved...

Zygard is a true office worker, and he has a really good temper.

However, his stance is not one of good or evil, but rather of order itself.

Lt. Surge got off the vehicle, and Raichu, Magneton, Electrode, and other main Pokémon silently appeared behind him.

The electric sparks and immense energy emanating from these Lt. Surge Pokémon indicate that they are in peak battle condition, yet they are restraining themselves from unleashing their power immediately.

They also sensed the "rules" of that area.

"..." Ash looked at Raichu next to Lt. Surge and felt that it was a completely different Raichu from before.

"You guys did a great job, you didn't let it actually rush into the city." Ma Xueshi waved his hand, his voice loud and clear, carrying a reassuring calmness.

"Leave it to me next."

He nodded to Xiaozhi, Xiaoxia, and Xiaogang, his gaze finally settling on the black reef, with a familiar air as if he were greeting an old colleague: "I know the rules, arbitrator."

"Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. Settlement must be carried out according to the established procedures, right?"

The emerald-colored Zygarde cell body flickered slightly, as if in response.

It floats there, like an unchanging law, cold and impartial.

The Pokémon League is actually not very familiar with Zygarde.

However, everyone knows that Zygarde follows the rules.

As long as you don't break the rules, everything is negotiable.

In Zygarde's view as a god... humans and Pokémon are all the same thing.

Or rather, even Pokémon are divided into many different species.

Therefore, all beings are equal and should be treated equally.

at this time.

The giant stinging jellyfish roared once more.

But this time, it was no longer a chaotic, frenzied roar, but a heavy, ancient, resonant sound, as if emanating from its throat:

[Human... Gym Leader...]

The voice resonated directly in everyone's minds; it was none other than the tone of the giant Dragonite!

[The ocean's lament... the extension of my power... has proclaimed my injustice!]

[The arbitrators have arrived!]

[The rules are as follows—]

[Let this area be the battlefield!]

[You, the Gym Leader, represent the standpoint and power of humanity!]

[He, bearing resentment and the ocean's fury, represents the sea's retaliation!]

[World War I has sealed our fate!]

[If you win, they will leave and find another place to live, and this matter will be over!]

[If they win, this coastline...will belong to their people! Humans will never invade!]

Is it fair?

The giant Dragonite's voice emanated from Tentacruel, carrying an undeniable majesty, as if it were the accuser and witness in the "courtroom" built by Zygarde.

Generally speaking, as one of the five sea kings, although he will step forward to maintain the ecological balance between marine Pokémon and humans, he has no interest in communicating with humans.