Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [461]

Pop!

The stopper of the [Prison Bottle] was pulled out, and crimson energy surged into Hoopa's body.

The petite Hoopa swiftly expanded at a rate visible to the naked eye.

“Hoopa!”

Having regained its power, Hoopa transformed into its Unbound Form. Its massive body, paired with six floating arms encircling it, exuded an overwhelming pressure.

Reclaiming its strength, Hoopa showed a delighted expression, but its happiness lasted mere moments before its body abruptly stiffened, eyes glowing ominously red.

Seeing this, Meray immediately grew anxious. "Hoopa?"

At Meray's voice, Hoopa turned its head, locking eyes on August standing behind her. It vividly remembered how August had tricked and toyed with its alternate self while pretending to be under its control during the sealing process.

Now free, Unbound Hoopa decided to exact some revenge, leaving Meray no time to react.

A massive fist came crashing down toward where Meray and August stood.

As it attacked, Unbound Hoopa roared, "Hoopa is the strongest!"

Facing Hoopa’s colossal punch, Meray's face turned pale.

If that hit landed…

Just as the dreadful thought crossed her mind, a massive figure appeared, shielding her from harm.

BOOM!

Lugia spread its wings wide, intercepting Hoopa's fist.

Groudon and Kyogre, who had reacted a fraction too late, looked on with clear frustration.

How could Lugia steal their spotlight again!?

Hoopa’s punch was blocked, but just as it prepared another attack, its body suddenly froze.

"Hoopa!"

A pained expression twisted Hoopa's face.

"Mr. August, what's wrong with Hoopa?" Meray cried out anxiously.

August carefully observed Hoopa before replying, "It seems Hoopa is fighting for control against the power sealed within the [Prison Bottle]..."

"Then, please help it quickly!" Meray urged.

"Of course," August readily agreed.

With a swift gesture, two glowing orbs appeared in his hands.

Nearby, Sabrina’s heart quickened with realization. Could it be...?

In the next instant, August shouted, "Groudon! Kyogre!"

Hearing their trainer’s call, Groudon and Kyogre stepped forward.

Crimson Ω and Sapphire α symbols emerged, activating [Primal Reversion]. Instantly, the previously clear sky split dramatically.

On one side, intense sunlight scorched the land, threatening to melt the sand; on the other, torrential rains poured down, flooding the sands into a surging sea.

[Desolate Land] & [Primordial Sea].

Meray stared wide-eyed, speechless at the incredible scene.

Sabrina merely sighed, "Just as expected…"

She’d already guessed as much the moment August produced those orbs—this spectacle confirmed her suspicions.

Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre displayed truly terrifying power.

Facing them, Hoopa thumped its chest, shouting defiantly, "Hoopa!"

Groudon and Kyogre answered Hoopa’s challenge with simultaneous attacks—Groudon launching scorching magma-covered boulders, and Kyogre unleashing a powerful torrent.

Momentarily startled, Hoopa quickly recovered.

"Hoopa is the strongest!"

Immediately, two golden rings detached from its arms, swiftly enlarging to match Hoopa’s own enormous size.

Each ring intercepted Groudon and Kyogre’s attacks, swallowing magma and torrent alike.

Groudon and Kyogre stared blankly.

Before they could react, two new golden rings appeared, redirecting their own attacks back at them—Kyogre’s water blast hurtled toward Groudon, while Groudon’s fiery rock shot at Kyogre.

Caught off guard, Groudon was soaked by the frigid wave. Kyogre, more agile, swiftly soared higher, dodging Groudon’s flaming projectile.

Though the water barely harmed Groudon under [Desolate Land], being the only one hit felt deeply unfair.

Why was I the only one who got hit!?

"Roar!" Groudon bellowed accusingly at Kyogre.

Kyogre merely cast a mocking glance—It’s your own fault for not dodging. Why blame me?

Groudon bristled with rage.

But Kyogre simply soared through the skies, ignoring Groudon’s tantrum completely.

Seeing Groudon and Kyogre already bickering, August could only sigh helplessly.

These two really are hopeless!

Before August could even intervene, Hoopa, unwilling to remain passive, initiated its counterattack.

Summoning reinforcements isn’t August’s exclusive trick—Hoopa could call even more allies!

"Hoopa!" it shouted, detaching multiple golden rings from its arms.

Forming huge portals in midair, legendary Pokémon were instantly summoned from around the globe by Hoopa’s rings.

A majestic cry echoed as Ho-Oh, glowing with dazzling rainbow feathers, soared into the battlefield.

"That's… Ho-Oh!?" Meray gasped, astonished.

Though perhaps it was her imagination—did Ho-Oh seem oddly missing a few feathers?

Ho-Oh’s appearance was just the beginning.

Immediately afterward, Dialga and Palkia appeared, looking thoroughly confused. Moments ago, they’d been lounging on the lawn of the Kanto branch, casually debating lunch plans, when suddenly Hoopa’s ring yanked them here.

Spotting August, Dialga and Palkia exchanged puzzled looks. Was this another one of August’s strange games?

But seeing August remain silent, they decided to play along, pretending to be controlled by Hoopa, observing quietly from behind.

After Dialga and Palkia came Giratina.

Pulled abruptly from patrolling the Distortion World, Giratina froze briefly in confusion before spotting Hoopa, immediately understanding the situation.

It’s been peaceful for a century—who released this troublemaker again!?

Dialga and Palkia subtly shifted away upon noticing Giratina, cautiously distancing themselves.

Hoopa then attempted summoning Xerneas and Yveltal from Kalos—but strangely, no Pokémon emerged, despite its efforts.

Puzzled, Hoopa scratched its head, exerting even greater force.

Watching Hoopa struggle, August decided to help it along, casually tossing two Poké Balls into a ring on the ground.

As two Poké Balls flew out of the portal midair, Hoopa’s mind briefly stalled, staring dumbfounded at its rings—Had something gone wrong?

But quickly, its confusion cleared as the Poké Balls opened, revealing Xerneas and a cocoon-form Yveltal.

Hoopa surveyed its summoned army proudly.

Ho-Oh, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, plus Xerneas and Yveltal…

Surely this lineup was unbeatable?

Compared to August, who only had Lugia, Groudon, and Kyogre…

The advantage is mine!

With this thought, Hoopa smugly declared, “Hoopa is the strongest!”

It eagerly stared at August, hoping to see him beg for mercy.

But not only was August unafraid, he even flashed a faintly amused smile.

“Oh? Is that so?”

Under Hoopa’s bewildered gaze, August casually raised his hand.

In the next moment—

To Hoopa’s utter shock, the legendary Pokémon behind it quickly distanced themselves.

Ho-Oh calmly flew over to Lugia’s side.

Dialga and Palkia also faced Hoopa, assuming aggressive stances.

With graceful strides, Xerneas approached August, bringing along the still-cocooned Yveltal.

In an instant, all the Pokémon had switched sides.

August’s smile deepened into a smirk. “Didn’t you say you’re the strongest?”

Hoopa couldn’t understand!

Why were the Pokémon I summoned listening to August instead of me?

I've only been sealed for a hundred years—how has the world changed this much?

Yet, at least there was still one Pokémon standing by its side.

Hoopa glanced hopefully at Giratina.

Giratina: “…”

It’s not like I wanted to stay here—August just didn’t call me over!

Did August not get the hints I left back in Hisui?

Unaware of Giratina’s inner turmoil, Hoopa found itself facing immense pressure as all its allies had turned against it.

However, after finally breaking free, it wasn’t ready to give up so easily.

“Hoopa is still the strongest!!”

Once again, Hoopa activated its rings.

From a golden portal emerged Latios and Latias.

Before Hoopa could speak, Latias immediately brightened upon spotting August, flying over cheerfully and rubbing affectionately against him.

“August!”

Watching Latias’s display of affection, Gardevoir narrowed her eyes slightly.

Latios hesitated, clearly wanting to support Hoopa, but after glancing at his sister, reluctantly joined August’s side—though he kept a significant distance.

Hoopa stubbornly refused to accept this defeat.

It summoned Rayquaza next!

But after quickly assessing the situation, the emerald serpent soared toward August’s side as well, leaving Hoopa despairing.

Utterly crushed, the towering, ten-meter-tall Hoopa collapsed in midair, sobbing like a child.

How could anyone bully me like this?

Hoopa’s pitiful appearance drew everyone’s attention.

All the Pokémon collectively turned their gaze toward August.

Under their silent scrutiny, August realized he needed to say something.

After a brief pause, he cleared his throat awkwardly. “Um… How about you try summoning some other Pokémon?”

“Hoopa…Waaah!” Hoopa wailed even louder.

August felt the judgmental stares intensify.

August: “…”

I really didn’t mean it like that!

I only know so many legendary Pokémon—if you keep summoning, you’ll definitely find some I don’t know!

But Hoopa had clearly reached its emotional breaking point.

Thinking it over, it made sense—encouraged by humans, Hoopa had previously unleashed uncontrollable power, causing destruction and ending up sealed away for a century. Just when it had finally gotten free again, it had encountered August…

Nearby, Sabrina put herself in Hoopa’s place—if it were her, she’d probably feel even more desperate.

After a long bout of crying, Hoopa finally managed to compose itself slightly.

Stubbornly, it declared to August, “Hoopa challenges you to a one-on-one battle!”

Hoopa’s obsession with being the strongest Pokémon was incredibly strong.

A hundred-year fixation wasn’t easy to shake off!

August raised an eyebrow. “One-on-one? What exactly do you mean?”

“Hoopa sends out one Pokémon, you send out one Pokémon, and we battle!” Hoopa explained resolutely.

“No problem,” August agreed easily, “but if I win, you have to behave from now on and stop causing destruction…”

“And if Hoopa wins, you must acknowledge Hoopa as the strongest!”

August and Hoopa exchanged determined looks.

“It’s a deal!”

Having sealed their agreement, Hoopa didn’t battle personally, instead turning hopefully toward its last remaining ally—Giratina.

Giratina: “…”

I don’t want to fight August at all. Is it too late to run now?

Of course, escaping wasn’t really an option. Running away in front of all these legendary Pokémon would utterly ruin its reputation.

Reluctantly, Giratina flapped its wings and stepped forward.

Seeing Hoopa select Giratina, August turned back to consider his many Pokémon.

They were all strong, but none had a guaranteed chance of beating Giratina.

Always cautious and unwilling to take risks, August eventually put his phone out instead.

Opening the Arceus app, he clicked the assist button and selected Arceus.

The next instant—

Golden light flashed across the sky. Under Meray’s shocked and excited gaze, Arceus stepped gracefully from a shimmering golden rift.

Its gaze calmly swept over Hoopa and Giratina.

Hoopa: “…”

Giratina: “…”

They were breaking out in a cold sweat!

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T/N: BRO STOP BULLYING HOOPA!!!!!!!!

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