The balance of victory shifted once more. As the battle reached a stalemate, it was time for the Zoan-type to shine.
Against a powerful Zoan User, if you don’t have the capability to severely injure them in a single blow, you will be at an inherent disadvantage. It is impossible for an opponent of the same level to outlast a Zoan-type in stamina.
Yamato was merely borrowing the power of Zekrom. Until Zekrom fully acknowledges her, she cannot reach Golden Lion’s strength at his prime. However, the current Golden Lion was only a shadow of his former self.
Even though he had removed the helm from his head, the effects of these dozens of years remained in his body. Coupled with his severed legs, he was far from his peak.
Roughly speaking, the two were now on the same level.
As time passed, the fight between the two gradually became less elegant, and increasingly began to resemble a brawl between wild beasts, with Golden Lion becoming a bloodied figure.
If it weren’t for that he could control his body similar to Seimei Kikan, the wound on his head would have been enough to kill him.
During the battle, his body was also affected by Yamato’s lightning. Although Armament Haki blocked the direct damage during the first round of fight, the Ice Lightning caused irreversible damage to his body.
Unlike the burns from ordinary lightning, her lightning left frostbite.
Besides the special Ice Lightning, her attacks also contained regular lightning. The complex, multi-attribute attacks caused Golden Lion significant pain.
“Slicing Wave!”
Advanced Haki mixed with golden slash turned into a black-gold color as it struck downwards.
The speed of the Slicing Wave was incredibly fast, surpassing any previous attack, and its power had also greatly increased. The attack’s power was far beyond anything from before!
Golden Lion’s stamina was steadily depleting, yet his condition kept improving, like a final burst of energy before the end, drawing out lost power.
He had been despondent for over a decade, and this battle truly awakened him.
As the slash flew towards Yamato, she responded with her own attack.
“Bolt Strike!”
Using the kanabo as a conduit, the lightning in the sky converged, creating a large-scale attack that engulfed her as well. However, with Zekrom’s power, the lightning caused no harm. Instead, it accelerated her electric motor rotation.
Zekrom’s exclusive Bolt Strike was entirely different from regular lightning bolts. At the same time, a Dragon Breath from Yamato aimed at the Golden Lion’s chest. Various moves continuously struck Golden Lion.
…
“Huff… ha…”
Golden Lion panted heavily. The scattered isles around him had disappeared from view, and even the largest island started to fall. If given time to heal his wounds, he could once again showcase his former overlord-level strength to the world.
But he didn’t have that chance. Yamato didn’t intend to let him leave.
The electric motor on Yamato’s back provided her with nearly endless power. The slightly fatigued Golden Lion was heading towards defeat.
After a prolonged battle, Golden Lion’s stamina was nearing its limit.
“Old b*stard, it’s over.”
“Jihahaha! It’s not over yet! I still have enough to deal with the few of you!”
“Is that so… I won’t give you the chance.”
Hummm!
A sound like an engine revving up echoed and the blue electric currents on Yamato’s body began to turn purple. Under the Overdrive mode, the power of Dragon Dance started to merge into Yamato’s body.
The sky turned completely dark. Due to Zekrom’s electric motor, thunderclouds had long gathered overhead, and while the battle went on, they gradually transformed into a thunderstorm.
Rumble!
A flash of lightning illuminated the darkened sky, and rain finally began to fall. Meanwhile, behind Yamato, the black dragon shadow grew larger.
This was his true form. In myths, Zekrom is the Legendary Pokémon that burned the world with lightning, assisting those who would create an ideal world.
In the myth, if humans lost their sense of justice, Zekrom would use violent thunder and lightning to destroy their kingdoms.
This was the biggest difference between a Legendary Pokémon and ordinary Pokémon. They were not just part of an “Ability User’s” ability but could also actively cooperate with humans like tailed beasts, capable of fighting independently outside.
Zekrom’s actual size wasn’t large, but at this moment, its shadow soared into the sky, gradually solidifying into a tangible form.
“Such terrifying power, but I am… the Golden Lion!”
The rain soaked Golden Lion’s hair and beard, but they still flew wildly under the impact of his aura. The surrounding matter began to gather, gradually forming a roaring male lion.
Golden Lion stood atop the lion’s head, his sword blade pointing at Yamato.
“Come, brat, let me see if you’re just a naive fool or something else! Lion’s Threat: Imperial Earth Bind!”
Using Kogarashi as a blade, the giant lion leaped into the air and swung its claws at Yamato.
Kyurem’s power was within Yamato, and what condensed behind her was simply Zekrom. At this moment, it was also wrapped in lightning. As Yamato swung her club, it simultaneously struck downward with Dragon Claw.
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“Yamato, she…has grown to this extent?”
Jack and Maria struggled to stabilize themselves. The battle between the two monsters had left them in awe. They knew there was a disparity between themselves and Yamato, but they never realized it was this terrifying.
A large-scale earthquake shook the island, but it quickly stabilized. As the dust settled, the giant lion formed of soil and stone maintained its claw-swinging posture, frozen on the island.
Golden Lion was entirely encased in ice, maintaining his previous sword-swinging posture, motionless.
“Alright, that old guy is dead. From the moment he swung his sword, his life force was completely exhausted.”
“Father? Why are you here?”
“Just passing by. Why do you think this island is still floating in the sky? Your observation skills still need a little work.”
At some point, Kaido had arrived on this floating Sky Island. The island continued to fly thanks to his Flame Clouds, while the surrounding islands had long since fallen into the sea.
This was also the reason Yamato hadn’t relaxed. She thought Golden Lion was still alive, which was why the island remained floating in the sky.
Golden Lion at full power was vastly different from before. Yamato had no energy to spare, which is why she didn’t notice Kaido’s arrival. But she did notice something odd.
“Wait, Father, why are you holding a weapon?”
“To test your recent progress. Although Shiki wasn’t at his peak, fighting him to this extent should have given you a lot of insights. In this state, you’ll find it easier to grasp some things.”
Kaido found a somewhat reasonable excuse, but in truth, he was just itching for a fight.
“Alright! I’m ready!”
With Zekrom’s power, she also wanted to try something. But after she prepared herself, she realized Zekrom’s power was gradually fading.
“Zekrom? Zekrom! Hey, hey… don’t joke at a time like this!”
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