Leaping down from Charizard's back, Natsui landed on the ground and walked over to the Ultra Ball, picking it up from a puddle of water.
Who could have imagined that right now, inside this Ultra Ball, was a Pokémon so powerful that even among Legendary Pokémon, it was incredibly strong—a Pokémon that could even fight to a draw against Rayquaza for a time!
The sound of 'splash splash' footsteps stepping through water rang out beside him. When he turned his head, he saw Misty running toward him, panting heavily.
"Natsui, you're amazing! You actually captured Deoxys!!"
As she spoke, perhaps because she was too excited, she threw herself directly onto Natsui, wrapping her arms around his neck and hanging her entire body on him!
From her excited tone and actions, Natsui could seemingly feel her joy.
This was the benefit of having a companion who genuinely cared for you. If it were an ordinary person, it would be considered good enough if they weren't jealous of you. How could they sincerely feel happy for you just because you captured a Pokémon?
"Alright, come down quickly. I haven't even shown much reaction myself; how did you get this excited?"
Natsui dotingly put Misty down. Mainly, the "little lotus had just revealed its sharp tip"—Misty had developed very well. She had flesh where she should have flesh and was slim where she should be slim. He simply didn't dare to hold her for too long, fearing a physiological reaction.
Landing back on the ground, Misty had a big smile on her face.
"Of course I have to be excited! I also played a part in this, okay?!"
Although they separated quickly from the hug just now, she had keenly sensed a special change in certain parts of Natsui's body. When she realized what that was, although she was extremely shy, she didn't feel any disgust at all. Instead, a burst of joy rose in her heart.
Hehe, this at least showed that Natsui also saw her as a woman!
"Yes, yes, yes." Patting her head, Natsui nodded. "You're right. You indeed gave me a lot of help. Your Pokémon also performed very well. Without your help, this matter wouldn't have gone so smoothly. Of course, except for Psyduck."
Hearing him mention Psyduck, Misty also laughed.
"You can't say that either. If not for my Psyduck stalling for time, how could we have waited until Zinnia made her move?"
Hmm, that was also true.
Actually, Misty was right. Although Psyduck didn't do anything, it at least endured several waves of attacks from Team Magma, buying them a certain amount of time and dragging things out until Zinnia acted!
If not for it, perhaps he would have had to Mega Evolve the Red Gyarados ahead of time before Rayquaza entered the scene, exposing it!
If it had really come to that, not only would Zinnia not have shown her face, but the element of surprise would also have been lost. Whether the ending would have been the same as now was truly hard to say.
Having figured this out, Natsui laughed loudly and said in a great mood, "That's why I told Mr. Stone before we set off not to underestimate you! See, it turned out exactly as I guessed! Alright, alright, in light of your cooperation and performance just now, I'll give you a gift once we return to the city later!"
"A gift?" Misty's eyes lit up. "What kind of gift!?"
"Anything goes!" Natsui extended his hand and, with a tone of commanding the landscape, shouted very generously, "As long as it's something sold in the mall, anything goes. Today's expenses are on me!"
"Eh? You're letting me choose myself? I thought you were going to prepare something for me! But forget it, having a gift is already pretty good!"
The two chatted and laughed, happy for quite a while, before their moods gradually calmed down.
At this moment, they were surrounded by both of their Pokémon. These Pokémon were also enjoying the joy of victory after the great battle. The ones with lively personalities were frolicking and playing with their companions there, while the more solitary ones found a place for themselves to rest quietly.
Just then, a change suddenly occurred with the Mega Red Gyarados again. As a faint light flashed, its appearance reverted from its Mega form back to its normal form.
Seeing this scene, Misty said with some regret, "If only Mega Evolution could last forever. In that case, one could always possess such a powerful Pokémon."
"This is already very good." Natsui shook his head. "If this state could really last forever, I'm afraid Mega Pokémon in the Kalos region would have long since become a rampant plague. If it really came to that, and everyone looked the same, how would it be different from now?"
There was truth in these words. If everyone started from the same point and couldn't pull ahead in strength, then Mega Evolution would cease to have meaning.
After recalling the Pokémon one by one, leaving only Gengar and Charizard by his side, Natsui took out the special communication device Kuroda had given him and quickly contacted the people at the Devon Corporation.
At this point, his work was considered successfully concluded. The remaining clean-up should be left to the professionals.
Although the terrain here had become devastated and would take a long time for the ecology to recover, at least Deoxys had been captured by him, and those people from the Devon Corporation could safely take away the meteorite.
The two sat down on a nearby rock, shoulder to shoulder, looking at the distant scenery and enjoying the brief tranquility.
After waiting for over twenty minutes, several helicopters from the Devon Corporation finally appeared in the sky.
Arriving at the same time as the helicopters were several security team members from the Devon Corporation who had passed by that observation point earlier.
Standing in the center of the battlefield, the security captain from the observation point looked around at everything with a face full of shock. He then sincerely admired Natsui, saying, "Mr. Natsui, you are truly amazing! You were even able to capture such a powerful Pokémon!"
Natsui looked at him with a smile. "You guys saw it all?"
"We saw it!" Before the captain could speak, another team member beside him cut in. "Although we couldn't see very clearly at first, later, after we plucked up the courage to get closer, we saw everything! Not only do you possess so many Legendary Pokémon, but you also drove off Team Magma and Team Aqua, used that powerful Gyarados to drive away Rayquaza, and captured Deoxys. It's simply too amazing!!"
This team member looked agitated; it was evident how much the scene he saw earlier had shaken his soul.
He had never even thought that a single person could possess so many Legendary Pokémon at the same time!
It had truly opened his eyes greatly and shocked his worldview.
Whirrr Whirrr…
The helicopter got closer and closer. The propellers spun rapidly, not only bringing a huge roaring sound but also kicking up bursts of strong wind, causing ripples to oscillate in the puddles beneath their feet.
First looking up at the helicopter that was about to land, Natsui then turned his head to look at these team members and smiled. "These are actually my hidden trump cards, and I don't wish for this matter to spread. So… could I ask you to keep this secret for me?"
The several team members were stunned for a moment, then they all nodded heavily.
"We understand. Please rest assured, we will definitely keep our lips sealed!"
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