The evacuation of Hammerlocke was still in full swing, as everyone understood that the city was no longer safe. Despite it being daytime, the sky was unnaturally dark, with a massive black vortex and faint crimson light piercing through.
These eerie phenomena filled the citizens with panic. No one had expected the crisis to strike so suddenly!
Meanwhile, at Hammerlocke Stadium…
The tension in the air grew heavier. The Crowned Sword, Zacian, crouched slightly, its powerful body ready to launch a fierce attack at any moment. Compared to Eternatus's towering height of over 20 meters, Zacian's three-meter frame seemed almost insignificant.
Yet, its sharp, overwhelming presence was no less imposing than Eternatus's!
"Roar~" With a deafening roar, Eternatus was the first to act. A dark purple energy sphere formed in front of its mouth.
Shadow Ball!
As a Poison/Dragon-type Pokémon, Eternatus's strongest attacks were undoubtedly its Dragon and Poison-type moves. However…
Zacian, a Fairy/Steel-type, was completely immune to both! Eternatus had learned this lesson the hard way three thousand years ago. It knew exactly which moves to use against Zacian.
The Shadow Ball shot toward Zacian like a bolt of lightning, but Zacian vanished in an instant.
Boom!
The Shadow Ball struck the ground, causing a massive explosion.
A streak of blue light darted through the air, closing in on Eternatus at an incredible speed, like a dazzling blue comet.
"So fast!" Oleana's eyes followed the blue light, but she couldn't keep up with Zacian's movements.
It was simply too fast!
Eternatus's dragon-like eyes scanned the area, and flames began to gather in its mouth. In the next moment, a massive pillar of fire swept across the battlefield!
Flamethrower!
But even the scorching flames couldn't catch up to Zacian. Its "small" size gave it a distinct advantage.
Zacian's cold eyes narrowed, and the sword in its mouth gleamed with a metallic sheen.
Metal Claw!
Zacian closed the distance in an instant, its glowing blade slashing across Eternatus's body three times in rapid succession.
"Roar!" Feeling the pain, Eternatus roared in anger. Its massive, sharp claws glowed with a dark aura as it swung at Zacian.
Payback!
Zacian reacted swiftly, raising its sword to block the attack.
The claws slammed into the blade with tremendous force, sending Zacian skidding backward.
Having briefly forced Zacian back, Eternatus raised its head high and let out another earth-shaking roar. Mysterious energy particles began to gather in its mouth.
"Pest!" Zacian steadied itself, its eyes sharpening. A faint blue aura enveloped its body, and the sword in its mouth transformed into a massive blade, radiating an overwhelming pressure.
In the next moment, Zacian charged forward, its feet seemingly treading on air as it closed in on Eternatus.
Behemoth Blade!
Seeing this, Ryuu Shiro's eyes narrowed. This was Zacian's signature move!
"Roar!" Eternatus unleashed the energy it had gathered, firing a massive beam of light directly at the charging Zacian.
Meteor Beam!
One of the most powerful Rock-type moves!
The dazzling, earth-colored beam struck Zacian head-on.
Boom!
Meteor Beam vs. Behemoth Blade!
The clash of energy sent shockwaves rippling through the air, the force of the impact creating a hurricane-like gust!
Eternatus's Meteor Beam was enormous, nearly engulfing Zacian's entire body. But the sharp blue light of Zacian's blade refused to retreat!
As time passed, waves of energy continued to ripple outward.
With a final burst of strength, Zacian tore through the Meteor Beam, leaving Oleana and Raihan in awe.
Zacian's legs moved furiously as it transformed into a blue streak, breaking through the beam and appearing right in front of Eternatus in an instant.
"Roar!" Eternatus roared in fury, its massive claws swinging toward Zacian.
But Zacian was faster. With a powerful swing of its massive blade, it unleashed the Behemoth Blade!
A stunning blue sword light slashed through Eternatus's body.
Boom!
The deafening explosion was followed by a surge of golden energy, crashing over Eternatus's skeletal form like a tidal wave.
Under the onslaught of this overwhelming energy, Eternatus let out a pained roar. Its massive body lost its balance and began to plummet toward the ground.
Eternatus crashed into the earth with a thunderous impact, shaking the ground violently. The buildings beneath it were reduced to rubble.
"As expected, Eternatus in its normal form is no match for the Crowned Sword," Ryuu Shiro murmured, frowning slightly but not overly surprised.
Zacian and Zamazenta were incredibly powerful, even among high-tier Legendary Pokémon. Their Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield forms only amplified their strength.
Moreover, Eternatus was far from its full power, and its typing was completely countered by Zacian. It was only natural that Eternatus would struggle against Zacian.
If Eternatus were in its Eternamax form, even with the type disadvantage, its sheer power would make it a formidable opponent for Zacian. But there was no "if." Besides, if Eternatus were to Eternamax, Zamazenta would undoubtedly emerge from the Slumbering Weald, making the situation even more dire.
"Still, it's fine. Eternatus isn't so easily defeated. Instead…" Ryuu Shiro's thoughts were interrupted as Eternatus rose from the rubble and took to the air once more, charging at Zacian.
Eternatus was tough!
Ryuu Shiro glanced at the two Legendaries as they resumed their battle, then turned his attention to Oleana and Raihan. Standing beside Raihan was a Flygon.
"Interesting. Are you planning to take me on?" Ryuu Shiro cracked his neck, spinning a Poké Ball in his hand. A malicious grin spread across his face, revealing sharp, gleaming teeth.