In this "Battle of the Gods" inventory, Ash may not have received any flashy physical props or legendary artifacts,
But the increase in his personal affinity and the sudden leap in the combat power of any Divine Pokémon under his command was more than enough to be called "outrageous."
Beyond the sheer magnetism of his personality, the 15% increase in a Divine Pokémon's comprehensive strength is not as simple as a flat boost to attack or speed; it is an enhancement of their overall essence.
Take the previous battle between the two Mewtwos as an analogy. Red's Mewtwo was able to suppress Ash's Mewtwo throughout their fight.
However, if they were to clash again now with Ash commanding, the gap would no longer be a chasm. Even factoring in Red's legendary commanding skills, the raw power gap would have narrowed significantly.
In fact, without Red's genius-level tactical input, Ash's Mewtwo might have directly counter-attacked and overwhelmed the other!
For Pokémon of average strength, a 15% boost is notable but not game-breaking. But for a Divine Pokémon? Even a 5% enhancement is considered an absurd breakthrough.
A 15% increase on a being that already stands at the apex of the world is a terrifying prospect.
[Bruno: Now Ash is truly invincible. With this synergy and Mewtwo by his side, how many trainers in the world can actually hope to win against him?]
Red (Crimson) shook his head in the footage. "Against those who use crooked or evil methods, Ash can indeed use Mewtwo to fight. But if he relies on Mewtwo in a formal, sanctioned match, he will completely lose the meaning of being a trainer."
"Now, Ash, the power you have is not yet the power you can truly control. You should know this best, shouldn't you?"
Faced with Red's stern reminder, Ash's earlier complacency vanished. He nodded in somber agreement. Red was right.
Even if Mewtwo's strength was godly, it wasn't the power Ash had nurtured through training; it was Mewtwo's innate, overwhelming nature.
If he leaned on that crutch to win his battles, it wouldn't help him reach his ultimate goal of becoming a true Pokémon Master.
In a formal tournament, he decided he would not call upon Mewtwo unless the situation was dire.
It was a power that surpassed his current level as a trainer—much like how, in the beginning, he wasn't qualified to command his Charizard.
He currently lacked the mental fortitude and tactical depth to truly "command" a god like Mewtwo as a peer.
The title of "Friend of the Divine Pokémon" and their unique bond allowed them to fight together, but in terms of raw command technique, he was still behind many Gym Leaders, let alone the Elite Four. The road ahead was still very long!
Misty and Brock, watching from the side, saw the familiar fire of determination return to Ash's eyes and felt their worries melt away.
They had traveled with him since the beginning and knew his flaws well. Ash was brave and kind, but he could also be proud and boastful.
They still remembered how he became arrogant because of Charizard's power, or how he showed off his Gym Badges without fully understanding the growth behind them.
They had worried that knowing he would become friends with the Creator God, along with gaining a title that bordered on "invincible," might cause his ego to swell once again.
Fortunately, there was no better mentor than one's own future self. Red—the future Ash—was there to keep him grounded.
As the ten minutes of rest concluded amidst heated discussions across the global bulletin, the screen flickered back to life with a grand new announcement.
[Super Large Inventory – Ash's Road to the Master Eight (Part 3) officially begins!]
[Subtitle: The Legendary Sword and Shield Braves! Saving the Two Heroes of Galar!]
[Note: This inventory may feature both question-and-answer and quiz modes. Please be prepared.]
[Note: This inventory is too large and will be broadcast in segments.]
[The inventory officially begins!]
The sheer amount of information contained in the subtitle instantly sent shockwaves through the Galar region. "The Legendary Sword and Shield Brave"… "The Two Heroes of Galar"…
[Leon: Does this mean the legendary hero wasn't just one person, but two?]
[Professor Magnolia: So it seems… This corresponds to our legendary Pokémon of Galar, Zacian and Zamazenta!]
[Bea: Zacian… Zamazenta… are those the legendary Pokémon of our region?]
Although Bea was a famous Gym Leader, her knowledge of ancient Galarian folklore was limited. She had never even heard the names of these two "hidden" Divine Pokémon.
[Leon: That's right. Legend says Zacian wields a Shining Sword that can cut through anything, while Zamazenta possesses a Brilliant Shield that can rebound any attack. They are the counterparts to the Sword and Shield heroes!]
[Professor Magnolia: I originally thought a single brave person received help from both Pokémon. But looking at the subtitle—"Saving the Two Heroes"—it seems there were most likely two brave individuals! The crisis mentioned must be the modern reappearance of the 'Darkest Day'!]
[Sonia: Grandma deduced that just from the subtitle, right? That Ash must be one of the two heroes?]
[Professor Magnolia: Exactly. This is Ash's inventory. If Galar is in crisis, he is destined to be at the center of it. One of those heroes… must be Ash!]
The world nodded in agreement. But the implications were staggering.
[Marnie: Does this mean even the legendary gods of Galar have a deep connection with Ash?]
[Raihan: When you put it like that, Ash sounds like a villain who goes around collecting Divine Pokémon friendships like they're common marbles…]
[Marnie: No, that's not what I meant, it's just…] Marnie struggled to find the right words.
[Leon: You're just shocked that he has reached the "Full Region Achievement." Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Alola… and now Galar. He has found the gods in every corner of the map!]
[Cynthia: Hehe, he is the "Friend of the Divine Pokémon" after all. I'm quite curious to see who the other hero is…]
Under the curious gaze of the entire world, the footage finally began to play.
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