[Bonus Chapter for powerstones]
[Mewtwo: It wasn't me. It was Mew. Mew possesses the genetic code of every Pokémon in the world. At that time, it transformed into a blue Pokémon and drew upon its power. That Pokémon is likely what you call... Dialga.]
To everyone's surprise, after Diantha tagged Mewtwo, he actually responded! And the answer was a path no one had even imagined! The "culprit" who turned back time wasn't Mewtwo, but Mew! Furthermore, Mew had transformed into Dialga and utilized its temporal powers to reverse time.
Good grief... Can Mew transform into Legendary Pokémon?!Does this mean... Is Mew actually the strongest Pokémon?
Legends of Mew certainly circulated in this world, but most people only knew it as a cute, elusive Mythical Pokémon. Only a few Champions, Elite Four members, and renowned Pokémon Professors knew the true extent of its abilities.
[Flint: This Mew... is it the legendary representative of the Kanto region? Can it transform into Sinnoh's Dialga? That ability is way too terrifying!]
[Professor Oak: Let's not get ahead of ourselves. No need to deify Mew just yet. In terms of mystery, Mew is definitely at the top! But in terms of raw power... Mew actually isn't that strong.]
[Professor Oak: Mew can indeed transform into other Legendaries—even High-Tier Legendaries—and gain their powers! But... that's it. It cannot use the exclusive signature moves of those Legendaries, such as Sacred Fire.]
[Professor Oak: Furthermore, no matter what Mew transforms into, its fundamental strength doesn't increase or decrease. It's merely a change of form. It doesn't mean that by turning into a certain Pokémon, its power level automatically jumps to that Tier.]
With Professor Oak's explanation, the public's shocked hearts finally began to settle. Being able to transform into any legend sounds scary, but in a one-on-one fight, Mew would likely struggle against any High-Tier Legendary because it lacks their exclusive techniques. Its strength in that form is purely dependent on its own base power.
At Mount Quena, Mewtwo watched Oak's assessment and nodded in agreement. His own power had reached a new level since leaving New Island.
While he might not yet match the intensity of the Space-Time Duo (Dialga and Palkia) seen in the earlier ranking of Darkrai's battle, ordinary "Tier-2" Legendaries were no longer a threat to him.
As for Mew... its strength was roughly on par with a Tier-2 Legendary, similar to how Mewtwo was back on New Island.
The time reversal had indeed been achieved through the power of the Dialga form Mew assumed, but the core energy driving it was still Mew's psychic power—and it had been bolstered by Mewtwo's own energy!
Mew's power isn't meant for fighting; among Legendaries, it might rank near the bottom in raw combat. But in terms of special abilities... its power might be number one among all gods, save for the so-called Creator himself.
The Footage Continues—
While the world discussed Mew, the video hadn't ended.
Ash seemed to suddenly sense something and ran out onto the pier outside the Pokémon Center. Miraculously, the moment Ash stepped out, the torrential rain stopped! The dark clouds dispersed, and the first rays of sunlight after the storm shone down.
Ash looked up into the clouds and saw a silhouette—resembling a cat—darting through the mist! "Look! I think there's a Pokémon there!" "Where?" Misty and Brock looked in the direction Ash was pointing, but they saw nothing.
"You didn't see it? On the first day of my journey, I saw a legendary Mythical Pokémon... I think I just saw it again..." "Is that so? Well... maybe we'll run into it again someday—that legendary Pokémon.
Misty smiled playfully at Ash, her hands behind her back. Ash paused for a moment, then nodded with firm determination—End.
The footage for this segment concluded, ending the story of Ash and Mewtwo's first encounter.
Professor Oak and the others finally understood why Ash remembered nothing despite meeting Mewtwo: their memories had been wiped.
[Lance: In the end, Mewtwo was touched by Ash's actions!]
[Diantha: Honestly... Mewtwo is quite a wonderful Pokémon. If only the first person he met hadn't been Giovanni.]
[Cynthia: Exactly. Even a Mewtwo deeply influenced by Giovanni could be moved by Ash's self-sacrifice and give up his crusade. It shows that Mewtwo is fundamentally good!]
[Leon: But is it really okay to broadcast this secret story? Won't Mewtwo be harassed again?]
[Cynthia: Don't worry. No one knows where Mewtwo is. And even if they did, how many people in this world could actually handle him?]
Cynthia had a vague guess about Mewtwo's location, but she had no intention of disturbing him. Mewtwo didn't want to be found.
[This ranking segment has ended. The next ranking will begin in ten minutes. Please stay tuned.]
[Recipients of rewards for this ranking: Mewtwo and Ash. Rewards will be distributed shortly.]
"Man, Ash-bro got another reward!" "Mewtwo gets one too! Ugh, I'm so jealous!" "Well, Mewtwo was one of the protagonists this time! I wonder when we normal people will ever make the list..."
The Rewards Arrive
[Rewards have been distributed. Please check your items.]
[Ash: Ash's Exclusive Cap. Mewtwo: Mewtwo's Exclusive Spoon.]
[Ash's Exclusive Cap: Can change its style according to Ash's will. When worn by Pikachu, it triggers the "Ash-Pikachu" (Satoshi-Pika) form!]
[Mewtwo's Exclusive Spoon: While held, Mewtwo's growth rate doubles, and Psychic power is boosted by 30%.]
Two beams of light descended upon Ash and Mewtwo. In Pallet Town, Ash's hat looked the same, but it felt different. At Mount Quena, a large silver spoon appeared in Mewtwo's hand. The world fell silent.
Previous rewards were things that existed in the world... but "Exclusive Caps" and "Exclusive Spoons"? These were items never heard of before!
Professor Oak's Backyard: Gary poked at Ash's hat. "Hey Ash, what's the point of this? It looks exactly the same as your old one." "It's not! Look, Gary!" With a thought, the hat's style changed to the one Ash wore in Hoenn! Then the Alola style! For Ash, this change alone was amazing.
He loved his original Kanto hat, but it had grown old and worn over his travels. Now, he'd never need a new one.
"That's neat and all... but what is this 'Ash-Pikachu' form?" Gary asked. Ash shrugged; he didn't know. To him, Pikachu was just Pikachu.
Professor Oak looked thoughtful. "Ash... back when you were in Alola, you put your hat on Pikachu, didn't you? At that time, Pikachu could use a special Z-Move and seemed much stronger.
Does this hat allow Pikachu to use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt early?"
Red's eyes lit up. "Whether it's true or not, have a battle with me after the rankings." Ash-Pikachu... 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt... Alola battles...
These were things Red didn't know yet. Even the usually calm Red felt a surge of excitement. Coming to this world and seeing these new things was truly wonderful! He wished Blue could see this.
Mount Quena: Mewtwo gripped the spoon, feeling his power grow and accelerate. His strength had been growing steadily since leaving New Island, approaching the level of a Tier-1 Legendary, but progress had slowed.
With this spoon, he would reach his peak within five years. Combined with the 30% Psychic boost, he would be a powerhouse even among Tier-1 Gods. 'With this... I can better protect them... and Ash...' Mewtwo didn't think about fighting strong enemies; he thought about protection.
This was the change Ash had brought to him. Of course, being a tsundere, he wouldn't admit it out loud.
The Next Ranking: (1.1) Mewtwo Returns!
Ten minutes passed. The screen flickered to life.
[Ranking: Ash and the Legendary Pokémon (1.1)!][Subtitle: Mewtwo Returns - The Storm Rises Again!][No Betting Mode. Possible Quiz Mode. Please be prepared.]
The audience was stunned. Again?! They just said the story was over! Ash had no memory, and Mewtwo was in hiding. How could they meet again? Was it fate? Did Ash, like Red, have a destiny to "catch" Mewtwo? No... that seemed impossible. Mewtwo was a High-Tier Legendary!
The footage began— The first person on screen was the boss of Team Rocket: Giovanni! Giovanni and a female assistant were looking at a massive screen showing a place called Mount Quena in the Johto region.
It was a place of constant clouds and rain, but it had suddenly cleared up. "Mewtwo... so that is where you went?"
[Cynthia: Sigh, it really is Mount Quena. Now that the footage is out, every evil organization will be moving.]
[Professor Oak: Don't panic. Don't forget the reward Mewtwo just got!]
[Mewtwo: Rest assured. Even if Mount Quena is discovered, no one can lay a hand on me here. Here... I am the master!]
In the footage, Mewtwo used his psychic powers to clear the clouds, revealing a sunset of unparalleled beauty. "Is such a beautiful scene something a clone like me is allowed to enjoy?" he mused.
Then, the scene shifted to the familiar trio: Ash, Misty, and Brock! They were in their Johto-era outfits. "Once we cross Mount Quena, we'll reach the next city!" Ash exclaimed. "We're one step closer to the Silver Conference!"
The audience noticed something. "Wait... do they only have one set of clothes?" "Seems like it... Unless they change regions, they always wear the same thing." "If they're broke, I'll donate! Ash-bro, please buy some new clothes!"
The "Mewtwo Returns" saga was about to begin. This time, Team Rocket—especially Meowth—would play a pivotal role. Perhaps because they were both "feline" types, Meowth and the clone Meowth would be the ones to finally help Mewtwo resolve his inner turmoil.
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