Pokemon: Spiritual Master

"Teacher Johan?"

Seeing the Naganadel and Poipole put away their battle stances and gather around the Naganadel leader in front of Johan, Anabel and the others also hurried over.

"It's fine now."

Johan said to Anabel and the others.

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

If Teacher Johan said so, then it was most likely really fine.

"However..."

There was more?

Johan then briefly explained the agreement he had reached with the Naganadel leader.

"I've agreed to this on behalf of the International Police and Pokémon League." Johan said.

"I see..."

Anabel had thought there would be some twist.

So this group of Naganadel and Poipole had come to the Pokémon world to find a new home and habitat. If they had known this from the start, perhaps the fighting wouldn't have begun at all.

Ultimately, this group of Ultra Beasts were also living beings. After learning about the harsh living conditions the Naganadel originally faced, it was impossible to forcibly drive them back and leave them to their fate.

Moreover, the Naganadel seemed to possess telepathic abilities. If they could use their understanding of Ultra Space, it would be greatly beneficial both for Ultra Beast research and for the "UB Task Force" to further understand Ultra Space.

At the very least.

Even if there were no benefits.

With Teacher Johan's status and strength, he was completely qualified to represent the International Police and the entire League among those present.

Of course, the current Alola League hadn't been established yet. If the Naganadel and Poipole wanted to stay in the Alola region, they still needed the Island Kahunas' approval, as they were the real people in charge of the Alola region right now.

"What do you Island Kahunas think?"

Johan naturally knew this, so he looked at Nanu and the other two and asked.

It would naturally be best if they could stay in the Alola region. After all, this place had abundant resources, and though it was a region composed of islands, the resources were quite rich.

Nanu directly waved his hand.

"Don't ask me, whatever you decide is fine."

As both an Island Kahuna and former International Police officer, he had no objections to Johan's decision.

Olivia and Hapu exchanged glances.

"We'll go with what Teacher Johan decides." both said in unison.

"I, I can also represent Master Hala in agreeing."

At this moment, Professor Kukui, who had secretly changed back into his normal clothes, came running over while panting and said.

Ultra Beasts and Ultra Space were both dangers and opportunities. Such a group of powerful Naganadel and Poipole, as long as they behaved themselves, would definitely bring huge benefits to the Alola region.

Others might not know where the Alola region's Z-Moves came from, but as a Pokémon move professor, Kukui actually had some guesses.

With all four Island Kahunas agreeing, there was no problem.

Johan nodded, "Of course, I also promised them that if Ultra Space - that is, their homeland - recovers in the future, they can decide for themselves whether to go or stay."

"No one can deny a heart that wants to return home." Professor Kukui said.

Everyone had no objections.

Subsequently.

The focus of discussion turned to where to temporarily house this group of Naganadel and Poipole.

This was indeed a problem.

Because if something went wrong, if the Naganadel and Poipole rioted, the trouble that would bring... would be enormous.

After all, Teacher Johan couldn't stay in the Alola region all the time.

"If everyone doesn't mind, they could live in Aether Paradise."

This was suggested by Aether Foundation President Lusamine with a smile.

"Aether Paradise? That's indeed a good place. I've heard that Aether Paradise has special conservation areas that simulate many different natural environments."

Akala Island's Island Kahuna Olivia's eyes lit up as she spoke.

For most residents of the Alola region, the Aether Foundation was a very good foundation that helped wild Pokémon in need every year.

Not only providing free housing, protection, and food, but also regularly providing physical and mental check-ups.

Many residents of the Alola region took pride in being able to work at the Aether Foundation.

And from the surface, the Aether Foundation was indeed an organization that benefited the Alola region.

Olivia's understanding of the Aether Foundation was actually similar to most Alola region residents.

Young Hapu was about the same.

But Anabel and Nanu couldn't help but exchange glances.

They actually hadn't found any problems with the Aether Foundation, but... Johan's several inquiries and requests for Aether Foundation materials had made them pay more attention and speculate.

Upon hearing this, Johan immediately smiled and said:

"Let's have them live in a natural environment instead. We shouldn't trouble the Aether Foundation and President Lusamine - this isn't a small expense."

Just kidding.

Let this group of Naganadel and Poipole go to Aether Paradise?

Until he figured out what kind of person the Lusamine in front of him was, Johan would absolutely not agree.

If she was like the anime version of Lusamine, that would be fine - at most she was someone who lacked care for her own children and was completely devoted to research, somewhat single-minded but still righteous.

But if she was the Lusamine from the special manga or games...

Then sending the Naganadel and Poipole to Aether Paradise would be like sheep walking into a tiger's den.

Who knows, after a while some of the group might go missing and become specimens or collectibles.

Then he, Johan, would become the person who couldn't keep his word.

Lusamine smiled: "Teacher Johan, don't worry. Our Aether Foundation has a budget every year specifically for supporting and helping Pokémon in need. This aspect really doesn't require..."

Before she could finish, Johan said:

"After all, these are relatively dangerous 'UBs.' This matter should be temporarily handled by the 'UB Task Force' for now."

Hearing Johan say this, Anabel understood his meaning and immediately agreed:

"That's right. Our 'UB Task Force' also needs these UBs to cooperate with some simple research, and it would allow us to better understand the world the UBs live in."

After a pause, she added:

"As for funding, I think headquarters shouldn't have any problems with that."

With her status and authority, there should be no problem, especially with Teacher Johan's support.

Hearing them say this, President Lusamine's eyes flickered, and she said somewhat regretfully:

"If that's the case... if Teacher Johan and Director Anabel need help from our Aether Foundation, please feel free to ask."

"Of course."

Anabel nodded.

Regarding UB research and studies of Ultra Wormholes and Ultra Space, the "UB Task Force" did indeed need to cooperate with the Aether Foundation.

After all, they had been researching for many years and possessed more technology and data than the "UB Task Force."

"Then..."

Lusamine took out a specially made, deep blue, mesh-patterned Poké Ball - the freshly made Ultra Ball!

"This is what we developed by combining the 'UB Task Force' data with our own data, completed by Dr. Burnet and Faba - a Poké Ball capable of capturing UBs, or rather Ultra Beasts. I call it the Ultra Ball."

Johan's gaze fell on the Ultra Ball in her hand.

Currently, the Pokémon world understood too little about Ultra Beasts, and ordinary Poké Balls simply couldn't capture Ultra Beasts.

Perhaps after gaining some deeper understanding, ordinary Poké Balls would also be able to capture Ultra Beasts, but regardless, the success rate would always be inferior to Ultra Balls.

And the Ultra Ball patent was now in the Aether Foundation's hands.

This meant that in the future, if the Pokémon world truly established connections with Ultra Space, any trainer wanting to capture Ultra Beasts would consider cooperating with the Aether Foundation.

"From a safety perspective, wouldn't it be better for Teacher Johan to capture that UB: Stinger leader?" Lusamine suggested.

This suggestion was considered good by even Anabel and Nanu.

But Johan refused again.

"I don't think that's necessary."

Hm?

He smiled and walked to the Naganadel leader's side. Under everyone's gaze, under the Naganadel leader's gaze, he gently placed his palm on its broad head.

"The bridge between humans and Pokémon isn't built with Poké Balls, and the trust between humans and Pokémon isn't ensured by Poké Balls either."

"Roar..."

The Naganadel leader stared blankly at Johan.

It listened to Johan's words and felt trust from him - strong trust.

As if the verbal agreement they had reached earlier was already an established fact.

"Trust is mutual, right?"

The trust established between humans and Pokémon was sometimes actually stronger than trust between humans.

"Roar~~"

It nodded gently.

At this moment, it also established absolute trust in Johan.

Lusamine and the others also stared at him blankly.

"Perhaps this is the difference between us and Teacher Johan." Anabel said softly.

Professor Kukui smiled: "This is what a 'Champion' is."

Olivia, Hapu, and the others also nodded slightly.

Nearby, Faba disdainfully curled his lips.

What trust, what bonds - how could they be as reliable as technology and data?

Data never lied!

Lusamine looked at Johan with a somewhat complex expression, put away her various complicated thoughts, and stepped forward while lightly smoothing her hair.

"In that case, this Ultra Ball is a gift for Teacher Johan."

The current technology for making Ultra Balls wasn't completely perfected yet, plus the materials wasted earlier - it wasn't an exaggeration to say this Ultra Ball was worth over several million Pokédollars!

"This..."

Before he could refuse, Lusamine had already placed the Ultra Ball in his hand.

"When you have the chance, please visit Aether Paradise, Teacher Johan."

"I will."

Johan rubbed the Ultra Ball in his hand and smiled.

"Lillie is my student. I'm currently doing home visits and should be going to Aether Paradise soon."

"Home visits?" Lusamine was stunned. "Teacher Johan is Lillie's teacher?"

"President Lusamine didn't know?"

Johan asked in return.

Lusamine smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Lillie hasn't had time to tell me yet. She lives outside and doesn't come home often."

Johan naturally knew about this.

"Then I'll wait for Teacher Johan's visit at Aether Paradise."

After saying this, she didn't say anything more and turned to instruct Faba and the Aether Foundation staff to pack up the equipment and return.

Today they had not only created the Ultra Ball and pacified the Naganadel and Poipole groups, but also collected large amounts of information and data about Ultra Beasts, which needed to be organized and researched as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Johan, after discussing with Anabel and the others, decided to temporarily house this group of Naganadel and Poipole on Melemele Island.

On one hand, Melemele Island had decent combat power.

Even setting aside Johan, there were still Hala, the Royal Masked Man, Anabel, and the "UB Task Force."

On the other hand, it was close by, allowing better pacification and research, while Melemele Island had sufficient resources.

Actually, Professor Kukui and the others didn't know about the "Bear God's" existence - if they knew, they'd probably be even more at ease.

Speaking of which, on the way here earlier, he seemed to have seen the "Bear God's" shadow?

Johan's mind conjured the image of Bewear carrying the trio while running across the sea.

He shook his head.

Was Bewear also here for this group of Naganadel and Poipole?

He walked toward the guardian deities who hadn't left yet.

"Moo~"

With the Naganadel withdrawing their toxins and Tapu Bulu's healing, the other three island guardian deities had recovered about seventy to eighty percent.

Seeing Johan approach, the island guardian deities turned their attention to him.

"Everyone's here."

Tapu Koko and Tapu Bulu exchanged glances.

[Can't you come up with a more substantial opening line?] Tapu Koko said irritably.

"Haha..."

Johan laughed awkwardly.

"Since everyone's here, how about..."

Tapu Koko and Tapu Bulu knew what he wanted and began briefly explaining to Tapu Lele and Tapu Fini.

Tapu Fini was Poni Island's guardian deity. During the earlier battle with the Naganadel, Ninetales had actually already absorbed part of Poni Island's aura.

There wasn't much to say about this.

Actually, honestly speaking.

If Johan and Ninetales really wanted to forcibly absorb portions of each island's aura, with the strength Johan had displayed, they couldn't stop them even if they wanted to.

His willingness to consult their opinions was already quite respectful to them as island guardian deities.

As for the "Fairy Plate"...

The four island guardian deities gathered together to discuss.

"Ka-kaah?"

Gengar grinned mischievously, tiptoed, tilted its ear, and moved closer to eavesdrop, while making various strange expressions at Johan to convey "information."

Johan couldn't help but smile at this.

Soon, Tapu Koko floated over representing all the island guardian deities.

[Johan, we can return the Plate.]

Whew—

Johan breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally settled.

However, why did he feel like... the debtor was more arrogant than the creditor?

[Actually, we've been borrowing the Plate's power for a reason, mainly for the Alola region's stability. Please forgive us.]

Tapu Koko's attitude was surprisingly good.

"Is it because of Necrozma?" Johan asked tentatively.

[Yes, but not entirely. But that's not important anymore. We have a request.]

A bad premonition immediately arose in Johan's heart.

They're not asking me to kill Necrozma, are they?

Tapu Koko didn't beat around the bush and said:

[Recently, the Alola region's Ultra aura has been very unstable, with Ultra Wormholes and Ultra Space being unusually active. We hope you can guard the Alola region for a while.]

Hm?

Not Necrozma after all...

So Necrozma was truly sleeping in Ultra Space, not Mount Lanakila?

"But you also know, I'm not from Alola." Johan spread his hands somewhat helplessly. "I can't always stay in the Alola region."

He would eventually leave.

[Yes, we know. However, we also sense that the Sun God and Moon God are awakening. Once they wake up, everything will be fine.]

Solgaleo and Lunala were awakening?

Johan thought of his recent encounter with Solgaleo in space with Rayquaza.

At that time, Solgaleo had asked him to come to the Altar of the Sunne, and he had come.

It seemed...

Besides the Naganadel and Poipole, nothing else had happened?

"Soon?"

[Very soon.]

As they spoke, Tapu Koko and the other three guardian deities simultaneously looked toward the towering cross monument of the Altar of the Sunne.

[We can sense that the Moon God has awakened, but isn't in this world.]

"Not in this world means..." Johan suddenly realized: "The Reverse World?!"

What he now called the "Reverse World" wasn't referring to Giratina's "Distortion World," but simply the "Reverse World" - an independent world outside the Pokémon world, or rather one that could be seen as the "shadow" of the Pokémon world.

It was almost identical to the Pokémon world, with the biggest difference being reversed day and night and different time.

The "Reverse World" had closer connections to "Ultra Space" than the normal world did.

Like the world Ash and Pikachu entered that was occupied by Guzzlord and nearly destroyed Melemele Island and the Pokémon School - that was actually the "Reverse World."

The intense collision from Tapu Koko and Pikachu's battle accidentally shattered the fragile space and entered the "Reverse World."

Not only did they meet Zeraora's trainer Dia, but they also encountered the shiny Tapu Koko.

After defeating Guzzlord together, Ash returned to the original world with the help of both Tapu Koko.

To be honest, the "Reverse World" was more like a future version of the Pokémon world, where that world and "Ultra Space" were almost completely connected. The Melemele Island there was actually also called "Ultra Megalopolis."

The residents of Ultra Space, or rather the residents of Ultra Megalopolis, might also be the Alola residents of the "Reverse World."

In this world, the altar before them was called the "Altar of the Sunne," while in the "Reverse World," it should be called the "Altar of the Moone."

"So the massive Ultra aura fluctuations that appeared earlier, causing so many Ultra Wormholes to open, was actually because Lunala from the 'Reverse World' awakened, affecting this world's space?"

Johan somewhat understood.

Tapu Koko showed some surprise, looking at Johan with some amazement.

[You're much smarter than I imagined.]

"Ka-kaah!" Gengar nearby felt indignant.

This old ghost is the smartest!

Even though I didn't understand what you were talking about, this old ghost refuses to accept it!

Johan pressed down the purple chubby's head, stuffed it back into the shadows, and frowned slightly.

So Bewear came running not because of the Naganadel, but because it sensed Lunala's awakening?

"Tsk, why create some multiverse setting out of nowhere? This is damn complicated..." Johan couldn't help complaining.

[What?]

Tapu Koko didn't catch Johan's muttering.

"Nothing."

Johan waved his hand. "Alright, I understand. I'll help handle some of the Alola region's Ultra Beast problems until both Solgaleo and Lunala wake up."

If it was just Ultra Beasts, Johan felt confident he could handle them.

As for staying in the Alola region for a long time...

Worst case scenario, he'd have to trouble Giratina or ask little Hoopa for help.

Moreover.

Currently, it was just that the passage between the Alola region and Ultra Space was unstable, with only some powerful Ultra Beasts able to come through.

When things stabilized later, even Ultra Beasts that passed through Ultra Wormholes wouldn't all be so formidable.

By then, he believed the Alola region's trainers could handle the troubles themselves.

If Necrozma awakened and restored Ultra Space's light, the Ultra Beasts wouldn't need to leave their homeland to come to the Alola region, and things would be completely stable.

[Then we're counting on you.]

Tapu Koko expressed gratitude on behalf of the island guardian deities.

Subsequently.

The four island guardian deities gathered together, and strange energy burst from their bodies.

At the same time, Tapu Koko also briefly explained the "Fairy Plate's" role in the Alola region.

[The Plate's power stabilized the aura and to some extent blocked Ultra Space and Ultra Wormholes...]

The island guardian deities formed a circle, slowly flying above the Altar of the Sunne.

[But as time passed, the Alola region's aura completely stabilized, and Ultra Space and Ultra Wormholes could no longer be blocked...]

Hum—

Brilliant light appeared at the center of the four island guardian deities.

At the same time.

On the altar, a surge of vigorous life force rose up, and a pink plate wrapped in rich Fairy aura slowly materialized.

Johan unconsciously held his breath.

The Plate!

Complete!

And it seemed to be made of different material than Tyranitar's fragments, in a much more mystical state - like diamond, gemstone, amber, jade... yet seemingly none of these.

From its original meters in width and height, it slowly descended and shrank until it became palm-sized, radiating brilliant colorful light.

The Fairy Plate!

Gulp—

"Bangi..."

Tyranitar looked at the beautiful plate and couldn't help swallowing.

Then felt somewhat regretful.

Why wasn't it the Ground Plate or Rock Plate?

The Dark Plate would work too...

[The Fairy Plate contains infinite life mysteries and endless energy. If you use its power, please be careful, careful, and more careful.]

Tapu Koko admonished.

Only by truly possessing the Fairy Plate could one understand the infinite mysteries contained within.

Even as island guardian deities, as Fairy-type Pokémon, the four island guardian deities couldn't fully utilize the Plate's power - they could only borrow it.

And Arceus had seventeen more such Plates!

Otherwise, just in terms of "stats," Arceus would be far inferior to Necrozma, let alone Eternatus.

"I understand."

[Speaking of which, after your Ninetales mastered Xerneas's Fairy Aura, it's indeed very compatible with this Plate.]

This was probably one of the reasons Arceus had instructed Johan to retrieve the Plate.

Not just for its own body, but also for his Pokémon.

So to speak.

With this absorption of aura from the Alola region's four islands, plus the "Fairy Plate's" assistance, perhaps... Ninetales might even surpass Gengar and reach Champion-level strength first!

The only pity was that Ninetales couldn't Mega Evolve.

With Johan's "cheats" fully activated, Gengar actually already had strength surpassing Champion level.

Gengar, do you feel the pressure... Johan thought somewhat gleefully.

[Please convey our gratitude to Arceus and Xerneas for us.]

"Of course."

Just as he finished speaking, Johan paused.

Wait.

Xerneas had just transformed into a tree and fallen asleep - who knew how long it would take to wake up.

After the last Ultra Demon Hoopa incident, Arceus also seemed to have fallen asleep, not knowing how long this nap would last.

So this Plate...

The warm, palm-sized "Fairy Plate" fell into Johan's hands.

Just from contact.

He felt the surging life force from it.

The aftereffects from his previous "burst mode" using Mega Evolution, Terastalization, and Z-Moves in succession seemed to be completely recovering under the Plate's power.

Others had things like "Thunderbolt training," "Machamp training," "Onix training," and he had made progress from the original "Paralysis training" and "Poison training" to "Fairy Plate training"...

Johan thought somewhat dramatically.

"Maybe in the future I can use Gengar's 'Musou' as a normal state..."

After thinking, he put the "Fairy Plate" in his jacket pocket with the Thousand-Universe Wrist, Gene Wedge, Rainbow Wing, Silver Wing, and others.

He'd study how to use the Plate's power to help Ninetales and Tinkaton improve when he got back.

Unfortunately, the Plate could only assist Ninetales and Tinkaton in training, not directly boost them to level 99 just by wearing it.

This was still somewhat different from Sword and Shield.

Without their swords and shields, Zacian and Zamazenta could only be sword dog and shield dog. With their swords and shields, they were legendary heroes with maxed levels.

Johan looked at his hammer girl.

Wonder if... hammer girl could modify the Plate?

Or could hammer girl use swords and shields?

Tapu Koko looked at Johan with a somewhat strange expression.

What was this guy thinking?

Why did his expression seem so "dangerous"?

[Ahem, Tapu Lele asked me to tell you that you can absorb Akala Island's aura yourselves without greeting it.]

After speaking, Tapu Lele nodded slightly at Johan before disappearing from the Altar of the Sunne.

Immediately after, Tapu Koko also transformed into a golden arc of light and disappeared.

"Tapu Fini..."

"Fin~"

Tapu Fini called out softly and also disappeared from the altar.

"Ka—"

"Moo!!!"

Tapu Bulu's body trembled, then fled toward Ula'ula Island like it was escaping.

Hide!

Must hide for a while!

Johan: "..."

He awkwardly touched his nose.

"Come on, is running really necessary? I'm not going to eat you."

He had originally thought Tapu Bulu and Tapu Fini, one planting trees and one watering, would work well together.

Unfortunately, both guys ran faster than when facing Necrozma.

"But temporarily this is enough. I got enough tree saplings this time - any more and I couldn't handle them. I'll come find Tapu Bulu again next time."

The flying Tapu Bulu seemed to sense strong "malice" and nearly stumbled into the ocean.

Hurry, hurry! This is life or death—

"Naganadel."

Johan then returned to the Naganadel and Anabel and the others.

They had also noticed the light emanating from the Altar of the Sunne earlier, but seeing that Teacher Johan didn't seem inclined to explain, they didn't ask.

Probably something between Teacher Johan and the island guardian deities.

"Johan." The Naganadel leader's voice echoed in Johan's mind.

"Rest up a bit first. We'll take you to your temporary new home in a while. If you're satisfied, settle in temporarily." Johan said.

"Thank... thank you..."

Johan then looked at Anabel and said:

"I'll write this report."

Since he had taken on this "troublesome job," he shouldn't push Anabel to the front to handle it.

"Alright." Anabel didn't object.

In her view, after this incident and Johan's contributions in several previous major disasters, the International Police headquarters and even League headquarters should make their stance clear.

Once or twice could be brushed off with various excuses.

But with so many accumulated...

Teacher Johan should be promoted to "Chief Inspector"!

The only Chief Inspector in the entire Pokémon League who wasn't from the Jenny family!

Going further up would be "Commissioner" - the highest official of the entire Pokémon League's International Police department.

That is, Teacher Johan was now definitely among the top brass of the International Police, with only one Commissioner above him.

Of course, Johan himself didn't know about these things.

"Professor Kukui." Johan walked toward Kukui with a smile. "Where did you run off to earlier?"

Seeing Johan's somewhat teasing gaze, Professor Kukui broke out in a cold sweat.

Oh no, could he have been... discovered? Shouldn't have been, should he not have been seen through...

At sea.

"Where, where are we going?!" Jessie wiped the water droplets from her face.

"We turned around? Hm? We turned around?!"

James noticed that Bewear had changed direction.

Seemed to be heading back.

"Could it be taking us for a post-meal walk, meow?" Meowth voiced what all three were thinking.

"What a strange feeling—" ×3

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