"Take a good rest, and find an opportunity to send Guzzlord back."
Natsuhiko patted Diya's shoulder and headed off to the ruined Pokemon Academy with Beedrill and Alakazam to find a place to rest.
That night.
For Diya and Zeraora, it was destined to be a sleepless night.
Zeraora stood on the rooftop of the Pokemon Academy for the entire night.
The next day.
Ash Ketchum pulled Natsuhiko for some Pokémon training.
With the idea that teaching him something might help more in dealing with Guzzlord, Natsuhiko ended up imparting some battle and training techniques to Ash.
Benefiting both him and Pikachu greatly.
Meanwhile.
Natsuhiko also interacted quite a bit with Zeraora.
Beedrill and Zeraora learned from each other.
One learned to master the rhythm of combat, while the other learned to harness Electric Energy.
Diya hadn't captured Zeraora; nominally, they were in a partnership. After long-term companionship and collaboration, the Pokeball had become unimportant to them.
Just like Natsuhiko once told N.
The Pokeball is a bond, not a tool to control Pokémon.
When this bond is strong enough, even without the Pokeball, the Trainer and Pokémon remain inseparable.
However.
Zeraora had also developed a considerable recognition for Natsuhiko and Beedrill.
"Is this for me?"
Natsuhiko looked at the item quietly resting in Zeraora's palm and asked in surprise.
It was a small golden ball about the size of a thumb, within which a dark blue electric current flickered.
Honestly, Natsuhiko didn't really know what this thing was for.
Nor did he understand why Zeraora was giving it to him.
But seeing its face trying to put on a cold front with slight embarrassment, Natsuhiko still smiled and accepted it.
No matter what, it's a gesture from Zeraora.
Smiling, he said, "Thank you."
"Zera—"
Zeraora turned around, swiftly and agilely leaping back to its rooftop position at the Pokémon Academy.
"Beedrill, do you know what this is?"
Looking at the little golden ball in his palm, Natsuhiko couldn't help but ask.
"Zzz...bee..."
Beedrill hesitantly shook its head.
It only knew it was filled with Electric Energy, and the energy seemed quite special, but truly didn't know what it was for.
"Natsuhiko!"
At this moment.
Diya rushed in.
Seeing him, Natsuhiko quickly stood up, and the expressions on Beedrill and Hudi (Alakazam) instantly became serious.
"Is it ready, so soon?"
"Yes, currently the Ultimate Cave openings in the Alola Region are very frequent, but they open and close quickly, shrinking and disappearing shortly." Diya spoke rapidly.
"Looks like we need to hurry."
The two quickly ran out of the Pokemon Academy, and outside, Ash, who was training with Pikachu, promptly joined them.
Excitedly, he said, "Is the operation about to start?"
"Togekiss!" Natsuhiko didn't answer him, but just shouted towards the sky.
"Chako~~"
In the distance, Togekiss transformed into a bright white flash, rushing towards Natsuhiko and his group.
It had been watching the position of Guzzlord from above, ready for action at any moment.
"You guys go to the Ultimate Cave to set up first, we'll go and lure Guzzlord over."
Natsuhiko leapt forward.
Hudi's (Alakazam's) psychic powers wrapped around him, suspending him in the air.
Grabbing Beedrill's foot, he flew towards Guzzlord's direction.
Diya and Ash then headed unhesitatingly towards the Ultimate Cave.
And reunited with Togekiss.
It's quite easy to lure Guzzlord.
Natsuhiko took out the Energy Block, allowing its aroma to spread, easily enticing Guzzlord.
Per the agreement, he hurried towards the direction of the Ultimate Cave.
Luckily.
Although Guzzlord was massive, its speed wasn't slow, and in the thrashing chaos, it was easy to evade him.
This time, the Ultimate Cave opened directly atop a ruin.
As Natsuhiko and his group approached, Diya and Ash were already at the opening waiting.
However.
The shrinking speed of the Ultimate Cave was indeed rapid, constantly diminishing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
This was one of the reasons why Diya's original Ultimate Patrol Team couldn't deal with Guzzlord.
Of course, the real trouble was Guzzlord's trait "Exotic Beast Enhancement."
Defeating an opponent raises its own abilities, the more people there are and the weaker they are, the more they become its nourishment.
When numbers are high, Guzzlord easily gains an advantage.
Thud.
Natsuhiko landed.
"Here it comes," Natsuhiko murmured.
The billowing dust in the distance was drawing nearer.
If you can find the Ultimate Cave, dealing with this Guzzlord doesn't seem too difficult from Natsuhiko's perspective.
However.
"Alakazam!!"
Just listening to Alakazam's low cry, it looked seriously at the shrinking Ultimate Cave.
"What's wrong?"
Ho—!
A crimson arm suddenly stretched out from the Ultimate Cave.
Followed quickly by another arm.
Grabbing tightly onto the edge of the Ultimate Cave.
Under terrifying force and bulging muscles.
The shrinking Ultimate Cave actually got squeezed out another Ultimate Beast!
"Buzzwole!"
Buzzwole, living in the Ultimate Jungle!
Diya's face changed drastically.
Natsuhiko's expression also turned a bit solemn.
Another one!
The Buzzwole suddenly appearing from behind, and the rapidly approaching Guzzlord ahead.
Right now, they were facing two Ultimate Beasts.
The difficulty skyrocketed!