Illuminated under the specialized radiance of the sealing barrier, the Bug Gem unexpectedly produced a vivid, hypnotic mental illusion!
A moment later, Shiraishi found his consciousness transported into a vast, sprawling desert domain dotted with towering rock pillars, countless cavernous formations, and vibrant sky-blue crystals sprouting from the jagged stone face.
The endless crystal formations reared up like colossal energy pillars, emitting a blinding luminescence that shrouded the entire dimension.
A soft, alluring female voice echoed from above, carrying layers of hypnotic enchantment. Maintaining total mental focus, Shiraishi raised his silver blade, radiating a sharp, lethal aura aimed straight at the hidden entity in the dark.
BOOM!
A violent air burst erupted as an exquisite, ornate figure manifested out of thin air. Though undeniably a Bug-type organism, its outward appearance was strikingly refined and beautiful.
It possessed a flat head with long, drooping eyelashes surrounding piercing blue-violet eyes. Below its slender, bamboo-like neck sat a four-tiered dress-like body that flared outward, with the topmost layer slightly wider than the three below it.
A shimmering cloud of fine powder dispersed into the air. Shiraishi raised his blade to deflect the haze as the mysterious Bug-type entity dived downward at extreme speed, reappearing on his flank.
Its slender arms extended from the hollow cutouts beneath the top skirt tier. The limb joints were smooth yellow ovals, terminating in delicate, two-clawed hands of the same vibrant hue.
Above its eyelashes sat a yellow, crown-shaped feature with prominent ends that sprouted two long, sweeping antennae.
The tips matched the antennae's color, though slightly bulbous at the ends. From beneath the bottom skirt tier, it extended two long, slender legs that looked as if clad in trousers.
To its eyes, everything in this world was utterly filthy and defiled—so much so that it refused to touch anything directly with its hands.
Extending behind its head was a veil-like structure resembling a bridal train. Curving inward as if to envelop Pheromosa's delicate frame, it suddenly tapered into a sharp X-shaped silhouette near its feet.
Compared to its delicate upper body, its legs appeared slightly fuller, retaining smooth yellow ovals at the joints. Its feet tapered into two ultra-fine yellow antennae that closely resembled high heels.
Pheromosa!
Possessing the memories of the mirror's original master, Shiraishi immediately recognized this creature as an Ultra Beast—a specialized interdimensional species, much like Nihilego...
The abilities derived from Ultra Beasts differed slightly from standard Pokemon like Articuno. When deployed in battle, an Ultra Beast's power behaved much like a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit—such as Nihilego's specialized neurotoxins.
Compared to Nihilego, Pheromosa radiated an overwhelming aura of charm and enchantment. As Shiraishi stood at a standoff with her, she recognized his identity after a brief glance and adopted a delicate, timid expression.
Huh?
Unexpectedly, Pheromosa floated forward with gentle grace. With a flicker of light from her hand, she projected a specialized memory sequence before him.
I see...
She claimed that because Shiraishi had sealed Necrozma, her own power had been liberated—framing herself as a fragment of the core brain matter consumed by Necrozma eons ago.
Evidently, in ages past, this Pheromosa had been forcibly devoured by Necrozma.
Yet to be targeted and consumed by a cosmic entity like Necrozma only proved just how formidable this particular Pheromosa's power truly was.
Unlike Articuno and Nihilego, Pheromosa appeared eager to express her deep gratitude toward Shiraishi. But right at that moment, Articuno materialized without warning, blasting a powerful beam of sub-zero frost straight toward Pheromosa!
Simultaneously, Shiraishi raised his silver blade, driving a sharp, lethal slash toward the beautiful Bug-type entity.
A tampered memory projection... Did you really think I'd fall for that?
The moment he entered this mental dimension, Pheromosa had instantly recognized him. Feigning the posture of a grateful victim was merely her signature charming trick.
Ultra Beasts were far more cunning and malevolent than standard native Pokemon.
Facing Shiraishi's razor-sharp blade, Pheromosa dropped her timid facade, her expression turning to pure contempt. It was said that anyone who laid eyes on Pheromosa—regardless of gender—would be entranced and lose all hostile intent.
Whether this was caused by an unidentified pheromone released by Pheromosa or a hypnotic state induced by her sheer beauty remained unproven.
Yet beyond her hypnotic charm lay a terrifying physical powerhouse. Rumor had it she possessed speed akin to lightning itself. Her slender, supple legs could accelerate with explosive force, fast enough to dodge natural thunderbolts effortlessly.
Silver light and specialized electrical ions burst outward, creating a localized magnetic field that jammed sensory perception. From her fingertips, Pheromosa fired a barrage of dense electrical beams.
Even a basic Shock Wave, under her precise control, merged seamlessly with Quiver Dance to form a swirling storm of silver electricity. Every inch of her form transformed into a lethal weapon, thrusting forward in a high-speed blitz.
Nihilego and Pheromosa were both powerful Ultra Beasts serving under Necrozma's banner. Countless ages ago, they had followed Necrozma to invade the Pokemon world.
After Necrozma was defeated and sealed, these Ultra Beasts vanished without a trace—appearing to have retreated to the Ultra Space, but in reality lying in wait for an opportunity.
Facing a creature brimming with murderous intent, Shiraishi accelerated his silver blade to match her tempo. Infusing Observation Haki throughout his body, he locked his senses tightly onto his opponent.
Articuno spread its frost wings. Enhanced by the auxiliary Dragon Gem on the left hand, a massive fire turbine and an electric motor materialized on either side of the legendary bird, amplifying its elemental output twofold.
Pheromosa moved with blinding speed, gliding through the air like an ethereal fairy. Yet Shiraishi relied on his refined Observation Haki, calmly reading her high-speed trajectory.
His blade remained still... waiting quietly for the critical moment.
In a split second, a cold gleam flared in Shiraishi's eyes. His Observation Haki condensed into a silvery light within his pupils, radiating a soft, boundless lunar glow.
Though both wielded Observation Haki, Madara's eyes shone with a blood-red hue resembling the Sharingan, whereas Shiraishi's eyes reflected a silvery moonlight—reminiscent of the Tenseigan he once possessed.
A faint, specialized sensory energy within his body fused harmoniously with his Haki.
Although the specialized fruit planted at the Final Island was suppressed by the natural laws of this world, both Shiraishi and Madara were gradually regaining access to the fundamental traits of their original power systems.
Using hormone treatments to purge the lingering side effects of Chakra hadn't weakened their perception of Chakra-based energies; on the contrary, it granted them a physical state similar to Ace's—a constitution approaching an innate Sage Body!
Combined with Observation Haki, Shiraishi gained extraordinary sensory perception. Though still unable to channel natural energy or Chakra directly, it was more than enough to suppress the entity before him.
Just as Pheromosa transformed into a razor-sharp web of lightning and lunged forward, Shiraishi's figure flickered. His silver blade swung out with overwhelming force!
BOOM!
With a heavy explosion, Pheromosa was struck hard and blasted backward. The instant Shiraishi locked his gaze onto her, dozens of sealing barriers enveloped Pheromosa's body. Simultaneously, Articuno unleashed a torrent of Glaciate frost, freezing her solid in an instant.
With Pheromosa thoroughly suppressed in the mental realm, the restless, volatile Bug Gem in the physical world gradually settled down into total tranquility.