Pokemon: Spiritual Master-Chapter 524: Mewtwo: Leave It to Me

Clink clink clink—

The red chain shot out, aimed at the red Genesect leader. If Johan could capture it, the remaining four Genesects wouldn't be an issue, since the leader could control the rest.

But—

Whether it was due to the Genesects developing resistance from having been controlled by Colress in the past, or sensing the threat from the chain, the red Genesect leader reacted immediately.

"Scatter!"

In an instant—

It shifted into its saucer form and dodged the red chain with blistering speed.

Extreme Speed.

Normally, Genesect couldn't learn this move—but this red Genesect was an exception.

Its speed rivaled even Mewtwo's Mega-Evolved form.

Their speed duels had a vibe reminiscent of The Flash.

That's why the movie was called "Genesect and the Legend Awakened"—it wasn't just for show.

Its movement was so fast that ordinary people couldn't even perceive it—only a fleeting red blur remained.

Luckily, Johan, using Aura, could barely track it.

"Draaa?"

Dragonite, standing beside Johan, looked up, its gaze following the leader's path. Its stubby wings began flapping.

Johan quickly adjusted his aim.

Since he couldn't catch the leader—

Clink clink clink!

The red chain snapped onto the Ice Drive Genesect, pausing its movement for just a moment—thanks to the emotional resonance embedded in the chain's power.

Even if this red chain wasn't the perfect one used on Dialga or Palkia, it was more than enough to hold a regular Genesect.

Especially with Gengar's Shadow Ball stunning some of the other Genesects.

"Filthy human! Trying to control us again!"

The red Genesect roared in fury.

It remembered the dark days trapped in those chambers—its body and will controlled, a weapon of war.

Even against the terrifying Kyurem, they were ordered never to retreat.

Every day brought the agony of so-called "enhancements."

That's why the red leader hated humans so much—because of Colress and Team Plasma.

If Kyurem hadn't frozen and shattered their control devices, they never would've escaped.

But now—

Another human was trying to control it and its comrades again.

All that rage erupted.

Buzz—

The red Genesect sliced through the air in a crimson streak, charging straight at Johan.

"Draaa!!"

Prepared, Dragonite launched upward, shrouded in swirling white and red energy—

Outrage, engage!

Extreme Speed vs. Extreme Speed!

CRASH!

The two collided head-on.

The red Genesect was momentarily surprised—this chubby-looking Pokémon, with those tiny wings, matched its speed?

Still not enough!

It surged past Dragonite, speeding again toward Johan.

Eliminate the human!

Dragonite's eyes narrowed.

I won't let you hurt Johan!

"DRAAAAA!!"

With a piercing cry, white energy twisted with green—his speed spiked even higher.

Like an arrow shot from a bow.

CRASH!

He intercepted the red Genesect again.

All this happened in just seconds.

Meanwhile, the Ice Drive Genesect, bound by the red chain, trembled. Johan could feel its confusion and yearning—for home.

To Genesects, home was like a mother—nurturing and sacred. That's why they clung so hard to the sight of the Aurus flowers.

"Destroy them!"

The red leader issued another command.

The other Genesects—save the one bound—glowed red, forming a rotating revolver formation.

High-tech cannons charged!

"Everyone, take cover!" Johan shouted.

"Oowoo~!"

Ninetales summoned snowflakes and barriers, but—

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!

A barrage of beams exploded downward.

Even Pokémon that weren't directly hit were blown away by the shockwaves.

This time, Feraligatr and the others didn't charge blindly.

They'd seen the power difference now.

So they scattered, hiding as Johan signaled.

Johan retreated with his team—and the Ice Drive Genesect—to a hidden area.

He could feel the Pokémon's helplessness and hope.

"Do you want to go home?" Johan asked with Aura.

"Yes."

Though affected by the red chain, it could still respond.

"I'll help you find it," Johan promised.

The Genesect met his gaze.

In its eyes: solemn trust.

Maybe it was Aura. Maybe it was the chain letting their feelings connect.

Or maybe—

It was because Johan answered the distress call it sent.

And because he said: "Just because you lost your home doesn't mean you should take someone else's."

The Genesect nodded deeply.

"Can your leader control you?" Johan asked suddenly.

It nodded.

"The leader... was first. I... youngest."

Its speech was halting, but Johan understood.

The red Genesect was the first Colress revived—from the oldest fossil. It underwent the most modifications.

And so—

It bore the most trauma and hatred toward humans.

Before Johan could ask more—

"They... found you!" the Ice Drive Genesect warned.

Three red-eyed Genesects loomed above, cannons aimed.

The Ice Drive Genesect immediately turned its cannon toward them in defense.

"Oowoo!!"

Ninetales dropped another aurora screen.

Armarouge charged his cannon.

Urshifu and Tinkaton lunged left and right toward the attackers.

Dragonite streaked back into position.

BOOM!!

The world exploded into light and thunder.

But—it was a distraction.

The red leader burst through, heading straight for Johan!

The three others had just created a diversion.

"Ka-kaah!!"

Gengar, no longer grinning, rose from Johan's shadow to confront the leader.

You can do anything—but you can't touch Johan.

Ghost energy surged beneath Gengar's feet—its aura swelled.

New novel 𝓬hapters are published on ƒreewebɳovel.com.

"Yoji!"

"Loto!"

Larvitar and Rotom stood by its sides.

Even Shuppet, Gengar's newest friend, gritted its teeth and stepped forward, arms wide.

No one noticed the figure descending from the skies—

A Pokémon, cloaked in unimaginable Psychic power, sweeping over the Sanctuary.

Humanoid, cat-like, silvery-white with a purple tail and belly, nerves extending from its back—

It was Mewtwo.

Its eyes locked onto Johan and the red Genesect.

Seeing the attack, Mewtwo's gaze sharpened.

Its three fingers splayed—

A glowing orb formed.

With a flick of its wrist, the orb launched.

Psychic power rippled across the battlefield.

BOOM!!!

The blast hit behind Johan. Shockwaves tore outward, but a barrier blocked the damage.

Dust and debris scattered.

"Huh?"

Johan blinked in shock.

He had known the red Genesect was behind him. He trusted Gengar to protect him while he tried to sway the Ice Drive Genesect.

But now—

Someone else had intervened?

"Ka-kaah?"

Gengar tilted his head.

As the dust cleared, a silver figure came into view—

Gripping the red Genesect tightly—

"Mewtwo?!"

Johan's pupils shrank.

Why is Mewtwo here?!

Was the "one hour" not referring to the Genesects—but to Mewtwo's arrival?

Now that he thought about it—

He'd known Mewtwo for months. They'd talked. But this was the first time he'd seen Mewtwo in person.

That aura pressure... was insane.

Even Gengar tensed.

This thing... was even scarier than the Genesects!

Then Mewtwo looked toward Johan and Gengar.

"Ka-kaah! (▼皿▼)"

Gengar bared his fangs.

It didn't know this one, so it stayed cautious.

No one touches Johan.

But Mewtwo nodded slightly to Johan.

Johan placed a hand on Gengar's shoulder.

"Gengar, it's okay. He's not an enemy."

"Ka-kaah?"

Really?

Gengar scratched his head, side-eyeing Johan.

When did you befriend a monster like that?

He had no idea.

Johan just told Mewtwo through Aura:

"He's stubborn. And strong."

Stubborn?

Strong?

Mewtwo looked at the red Genesect.

"I'll handle it," the voice echoed in Johan's mind.

BOOM!!

Mewtwo's Psychic power surged.

The red Genesect was blown away.

Mewtwo didn't hold back—its figure flashed as it gave chase.

In the movie, Mewtwo had fought the red Genesect to a standstill—out of mercy.

But not now.

This Mewtwo was freshly awakened—at its peak.

Caged for so long, its battle instincts were razor-sharp.

Even without trying, Mewtwo was terrifying.

With the red leader gone, Johan turned to the remaining three Genesects—

Smiling.

The Genesects shivered.

That smile...

Why did it feel so evil?

----------

Powerstones?

For 20 advance Chapters: patreon.com/michaeltranslates