Chapter 386: Chapter 386
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When Jiraiya heard that he was being asked to teach an "Eldest Deity" how to use Doton techniques, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
After all, a being that most people couldn't even catch a glimpse of, he not only got to meet but also had the chance to leave behind a legendary tale with.
In the future, he would be the man who had once taught an "Eldest Deity."
On the way, Dak briefly explained to Jiraiya what he needed help with before leading him to the edge of the continent.
"Leader, what is this place?"
Jiraiya looked around.
To the left was an endless plain, while to the right was a lifeless, silent sea.
His relationship with Dak was still rather unfamiliar, so his manner of address remained somewhat distant.
"This is the edge of the land."
"Huh?!"
Jiraiya was taken aback. He carefully surveyed the vast and empty area before asking, "How far is this from League City?"
"Hmm... League City is located slightly east of Pokémon Island, while this place is at the far west of the continent."
Dak did some rough calculations with his fingers before getting lazy and giving an estimate, "It's about 1.5 times the distance from League City to Yggdrasil."
"!"
For Jiraiya, who had come from the Shinobi World, the distance from League City to Yggdrasil was already vast—far greater than the entire Shinobi World itself.
"Jiraiya, look. Groudon is coming."
Dak pointed towards the distant ocean.
Just now, he had sent out a telepathic call to Groudon, who was in the middle of constructing its nest.
"Huh? Groudon? Is that the name of this 'Eldest Deity'?"
"Yes, the 'God of the Land,' Groudon."
Dak grinned and nodded, a mysterious smile on his face. "You'll understand soon enough."
"ROAR!!"
A deep, beastly roar suddenly echoed from afar. It was Groudon signaling to Dak that it had arrived.
Hearing this sound was like being hit with the full force of Haoshoku Haki—Jiraiya's eyes widened, and his heart skipped a beat.
Moments later…
A towering, crimson figure over 800 meters tall, radiating intense steam, emerged from the distant ocean.
Molten lava flowed through the gaps in Groudon's red armor-like body, and with every step, it sent massive waves rolling across the sea.
"God of the Land..."
Jiraiya's breathing slowed, and he murmured the title of the Eldest Deity before him.
"When Groudon creates land, it utilizes the power of magma to assist in the process. This is why it is known as the god that controls both land and magma."
"A fitting title."
Jiraiya instinctively responded before suddenly realizing something. "Wait... So you're saying that Groudon was just over there... creating land?"
"Yes, it wants to create an island offshore to use as its bed."
"..."
Jiraiya swallowed hard.
Just when he thought he was going to have to teach this enormous beast ninjutsu, he suddenly noticed that Groudon's body was shrinking as it approached the shore.
"Some of these 'Eldest Deities' can control their size, making it easier for them to carry out certain tasks. Groudon enlarges itself when creating islands."
"Oh, oh..."
Jiraiya numbly nodded his head.
By the time Groudon reached them, it had shrunk to just five meters tall.
"Groudon, this is Jiraiya. He will be guiding you in learning how to fly."
Dak introduced Jiraiya to Groudon.
"Hello, Groudon. Nice to meet you. Over the next few days, I'll be guiding you in the practice of Doton and the Light-Weight Rock Technique."
Although Jiraiya was the teacher, he seemed a little nervous.
Groudon was also tense, though its exterior didn't show it.
Dak could clearly see the tension between the two but simply smiled without saying anything.
...
Time Flies
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed on Pokémon Island.
It was now February 1st.
Fifteen days prior, on January 15th, League City had opened its doors to the participants of the second Pokémon Tournament. A total of 1,200 competitors had now gathered in the city.
With the arrival of the contestants, League City had entered another lively period. Everywhere, participants were seen undergoing their final rounds of training.
Today, League City would also open its gates to spectators and the families of the participants. Soon, the city would be bustling with even more people.
The early opening for the audience was due to the competition being moved up by a week.
The surge in the number of competitors forced the League to extend the tournament schedule. To avoid interfering with students' school schedules, they had no choice but to start earlier.
On the Road to the Eldest Deities' Shrine
"Come to think of it, don't you feel like League City's environment has improved? It wasn't like this during New Year's a month ago."
As Kakashi flipped through his small yellow book, he casually asked his Greninja, who was walking beside him.
From the moment he arrived in this world, Kakashi felt an inexplicable comfort—his entire body relaxed as if his pores were perfectly attuned to the air around him.
"Gwa!"
Greninja solemnly nodded.
As a Pokémon, it could sense the world's energy fluctuations more keenly.
To put it more accurately, Greninja felt that the world itself had become more "plentiful," shifting from a malnourished skeleton to a well-fed and thriving state.
Even in its battles against other League City competitors, it noticed that its stamina recovery was significantly faster than before.
This essentially meant that the strength of all Pokémon on the island had received a notable boost.
"Oh, Kakashi, you probably don't know yet—six new 'Eldest Deities' have appeared on Pokémon Island."
Walking alongside Kakashi was his best friend and Aura Guardian, Might Guy. He was moving forward while performing a handstand, looking down at Kakashi with a grin.
Their unusual spectacle naturally drew the attention of passersby.
However, it wasn't just Guy's bizarre mode of travel that caught people's eyes—their gazes were also fixed on the Lucario beside him.
Lucario, as a rare Pokémon, was a sight few had seen before.
"What? Six Eldest Deities?"
Kakashi closed his book and looked at Guy.
They locked eyes with passion.
"Yes! Half a month ago, six new statues suddenly appeared in the Eldest Deities' Shrine, signifying the arrival of six more powerful gods on Pokémon Island."
"So that's why you're taking me to the shrine?"
Kakashi finally understood why Guy had insisted on this trip as soon as he arrived in League City.
"Just thought it'd be interesting to check it out."
"Arf!"
Lucario wagged its tail, catching Kakashi's gaze again.
"You used to be an atheist."
"That was before. Things are different now. The gods in the shrine are real! I've seen them with my own eyes!"
Guy flipped himself upright and clenched his fist with excitement.
Lucario mimicked his gesture exactly.
"I know, I know. You've told me about 'The Progenitor God,' Mew, right?"
"Yes! Lord Mew wields incredible power, even capable of transforming into other gods and using their abilities!"
Guy then leaned in closer to Kakashi's ear and whispered, "In my opinion, Mew is the strongest of all Eldest Deities, because it can use every other god's power."
"..."
Kakashi didn't respond.
He didn't want to get involved in matters of faith.
"So, what does this have to do with the improved environment?"
"Not just League City—Pokémon Island as a whole has changed!"
Guy explained that, according to Jiraiya, the world's improved environment was closely tied to the arrival of the six new Eldest Deities.
Arriving at the shrine, Kakashi observed their appearances and names.
"I see..."
Just from their titles, he could already tell.
Sky, Ocean, Land, Life…
These deities were part of the ecosystem itself.
No wonder the world had changed.
(End of Chapter)
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