Moves like Solar Beam and Solar Blade, although most Pokémon need to charge before using them, can also be released quickly if the sunlight is extremely strong or if the Pokémon has mastered the move perfectly. If you look at it from that perspective, it’s very similar to Altaria’s current state.
“If we treat the technique of ‘borrowing natural energy to strengthen oneself’ as one of those moves, it becomes much easier to understand.”
“Then if Altaria wants to become as proficient as Xerneas, it just needs more practice. As long as it polishes this technique like a move, day after day, maybe after several thousand years, it could reach Xerneas’s level, haha.”
Of course… that’s assuming Altaria can live for several thousand years… Terrance mocked himself. As Altaria’s Trainer, he had to find a way to shorten that time!
“Then let’s start trying the second concept!!”
Since Tapu Bulu could create an environment rich in energy, what about him?
“Ninetales, Gardevoir, Mismagius!”
After Terrance called out, the three Pokémon immediately nodded, looked toward Altaria in the sky, and released Fairy energy.
His idea was this: the natural energy of the Kee berry tree came from Tapu Bulu, so taking a more direct approach, could Fairy energy released by other Pokémon be borrowed instead?
“Beautiful!”
When they saw that Altaria could truly use that technique to turn the Fairy energy released by Ninetales and the others into its own power, Terrance and Rotom Pokédex were overjoyed. This method really seemed to work!
In that case, he could artificially create an environment rich in Fairy energy.
After Altaria boosted its body with the Fairy energy released by Ninetales, Gardevoir, and Mismagius, Terrance revealed an expectant expression.
However…
“What a pity. It’s still limited by Altaria’s proficiency with the technique. As expected, it’s still only a 20% boost…” Terrance sighed. “But it’s still a new method. Having another way to increase strength by 20% is already extremely impressive.”
A 20% boost—that was Altaria’s current upper limit.
Even if it borrowed the Fairy energy released by Ninetales, Gardevoir, and Mismagius, it could only increase its power by 20%. But after confirming the feasibility of this method, Terrance no longer had to worry about the surrounding concentration of Fairy energy.
As long as there were enough Fairy-type Pokémon around it, Altaria could unleash greater combat power at any time!
“If it’s within a Fairy Domain, Altaria would undoubtedly become the absolute core. The top priority now is to let Altaria continue practicing this technique. Although it may not be very useful in regular battles in the short term, in team battles it would be an extremely effective trump card. With enough energy, it could even stack Altaria up to a true legendary level!”
The next day.
Terrance set off for Melemele Island to undergo the fourth special training.
But… now that Altaria had already mastered the technique of borrowing natural energy, what else could there be to train?
When Terrance arrived at Melemele Island, his confusion only grew.
“Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini—the guardian deities of all four islands are actually here…”
In a forest somewhere on Melemele Island, when Terrance saw the guardian deities of the four islands appear before him, he was astonished.
“Kapuu~~”
Terrance’s arrival made the guardian deities of the four islands exchange glances. Then Tapu Koko, acting as their representative, flew forward and took out a silver bracelet, handing it to Terrance.
Though it was called a bracelet, its craftsmanship was extremely intricate. On its surface was embedded a Z-shaped pure crystal that fused blue and pink together.
“Z Ring and Z Crystal?” Terrance exclaimed in shock as he took the silver bracelet.
With Tapu Koko’s explanation, Terrance soon understood the content of the fourth special training.
“Got it. The fourth special training is to battle you using this special Z Ring, right?” Terrance scratched his head as he spoke.
The fourth special training… was a test of the results from the previous three days of training.
Actual combat!
And the opponent was the guardian deity of Melemele Island, Tapu Koko.
“The Fairy-type Z Crystal I remember didn’t look like this. Could this be Altaria’s exclusive Z Crystal? But it doesn’t quite seem like it…”
While Terrance was puzzled, Tapu Koko pointed toward an open area in the distance, indicating that it would be the battlefield.
Terrance glanced at the other three guardian deities and realized how extraordinary this battle was. With such a scale, it was definitely not going to be an ordinary match.
“Altaria, let’s go.”
After arriving at the clearing Tapu Koko had indicated, Terrance and Altaria were still confused when the guardian deities of the four islands each released a Terrain.
Electric Terrain, Psychic Terrain, Misty Terrain, Grassy Terrain!
The four Terrains fused together, their colors intertwining, instantly forming a circular domain that enveloped everyone within.
The abilities of the guardian deities of Alola’s four islands were respectively Electric Surge, Psychic Surge, Misty Surge, and Grassy Surge, each mastering the supreme secret of their respective Terrain moves. Now that the four Terrains had merged into one, a heavy oppressive aura immediately spread out, making Terrance and Rotom Pokédex keenly feel the domain’s power.
Within this domain, Altaria immediately sensed boundless Fairy energy and life energy surging toward it, as if it could effortlessly borrow natural energy.
“I see. If we battle here, Altaria can borrow natural energy without restriction. And with this domain protecting us, the aftermath of the fight won’t spread outward!”
Terrance exclaimed in realization, looking at Tapu Koko. At the same time, Tapu Koko’s body suddenly crackled with electricity, already taking an attacking stance!
Two years ago, Altaria had fought Tapu Koko. In that battle, Altaria had been almost completely overwhelmed. Although that was due to his own mistakes as a Trainer, even if Terrance had given perfect commands at the time, Altaria probably still wouldn’t have been a match for it.
With Terrance’s current insight, Tapu Koko definitely hadn’t gone all out back then. At the very least, it hadn’t borrowed natural energy.
Now, Terrance was extremely curious. Just how much of Tapu Koko’s power could Altaria force out?
“Altaria, Mega Evolve!” Terrance commanded with a serious expression. After putting the silver Z Ring on his wrist, he immediately gave the order!
With the guardian deities of the other three islands protecting them, Terrance didn’t need to worry about being affected by the battle’s aftermath. He focused intently on observing the fight!
Facing Tapu Koko, Dragon-type moves were limited, so Altaria could only rely on Fairy energy and the Flame of Life.
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