Pokémon Journey: XYZ
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 90 and Chapter 7 of XYZ. Now we continue with the second and final part of Ninja Village. I know most of you have been looking forward to this chapter in all of XYZ because of Ash-Greninja but let me be clear that Ash-Greninja won't be the only thing to happen. Legends come to fruition from days of old to the present.
And on a personal note, yes I'm still recovering from my surgery so have fun with this.
"Sometimes legends make reality, and become more useful than the facts."- Salman Rushdie
Chapter 90: Legends of Tomorrow: Part 2
The Battle stir throughout the entire village as each villager gather arms to fight back. Meanwhile Ash and Sanpei were focused on Heidayu and his Bisharp. "Frogadeir Use Water Pulse." "Greninja Use Water Shuriken." Both frogs jumped and fired their own water type attacks at Bisharp. "Dodge and use Shadow Claw." Bisharp dashes forward in succession first dodging the Water Pulse then the two Water Shuriken and finally retaliating with a claw of darkness that struck both frogs.
"Are you two alright?" Ash asked as Frogadeir and Greninja nodded. "We gotta get in close and on his toes." Sanpei said. "I think I know how. Follow my lead. Pikachu strike close with Iron Tail." Pikachu went close and tried to land a blow with an overhead steel tail which Bisharp use his forearms to block. "Now Sanpei, Frogadeir use Aerial Arc." "Greninja join in with Night Slash." Both frogs attempted to ambush Bisharp while Pikachu kept his attention at bay.
"Snarl now!" Under a charging dark energy, Bisharp snarled out a ball of darkness that knocked all three of his opponents back. "Damnit! Are you guys alright." Ash asked as all three Pokémon slowly stood up. "Any other ideas?" Sanpei asked. "We'll try attacking on different sides." Ash suggested until someone beat them to it.
"Razor Shell." Right then a Barbaracle jumped over the boys and surprised Bisharp with a sharp water blade. Meanwhile Saizo landed in front of the boys. "Saizo." Sanpei said. "Enough, surrender now." Saizo demanded at Heidayu. "Heh,no matter. We got what we wanted. Bisharp return." Heidayu returned Bisharp then made his escape under a Ninja Leaf Shoud.
"What did he mean they got what they wanted?" Saizo asked. "They captured Master Hanzo." Sanpei said, shocking Saizo. "We gotta get back to Ippei and the others quick!" Saizo said as the three and their Pokémon ran to the plaza. Meanwhile Ippei and the others were fending off the Skarmory until they started to fly away from the village. "They're flying away." Clemont pointed out. "That's probably not a good thing." Said Drake.
"Guys!" Everyone turned to see Ash, Sanpei,and Saizo running over. "Ash!" Serena ran over and happily embraced him. "Serena." Ash melted in her arms enjoying her soothing presence until Serena backed out and slapped him all the sudden. "That's for running out." Serena scowls Ash. "I was was trying to save Hanzo." Ash spoke softly. "...I know, but still." Serena looked at Ash worried.
"They took the Chief." Sanpei told Ippei and Nihei. "No." Nihei gasped. The other villagers heard the news and left nothing but worry. "There's no time for fret guys. We need a plan now." Drake said. "He's right, let's go inside." Saizo said as everyone went back to the mountain.
That night in Hanzo's room everyone sat and converse on a means of saving Hanzo. "There's only one person who could organize this attack on a mass scale." Saizo said. "Really? Who would that be?" Drake asked. "A former villager named Kagetomo." Saizo concluded. "Are you positive it's him?" Shinobu asked. "There's no doubt about it. Only he would want to settle an old score against us." Saizo said. "Sorry to interrupt but who exactly is this guy?" Drake asked. "Kagetomo was once one of us and was expected to succeed as chieftain once Hanzo step down but he mislead our ways. He started viewing the ideas of imperialism and focused on forced will. Hanzo was very disappointed and Kagetomo along with his right hand Heidayu left the village." Ippei explained. "So I imagine over time Kagetomo train a legion of Ninja for just this day." Rene said as everyone nodded.
Hanzo struggle in his place and tried to undo the knot on his hands but the knot was a double constrictor knot which was impossible to get out. "It's pointless to resist Chief Hanzo." Kagetomo spoke in front of him and his forces. "Maybe but there's always hope so why don't you stop with this charade Kagetomo." Hanzo focused. "Huh clever old man." Kagetomo said as he took his mask off revealing his silver eyes, goatee,and spiky black hair that was wrapped in a ponytail. "Just what is this about Kagetomo. The title of Chief, the Chief's emblem? If that's the case then the emblem is just in my pocket." Hanzo offered.
"Ha..I'm not a barbarian Hanzo but you will hand it to me soon." Kagetomo answered. "How so?" Hanzo asked. "It's simple, at the end of the festival you will announce to the whole village that Kagetomo will lead them as their next Chief." Kagetomo said but Hanzo merely laughed at the request. "Even if I submitted to such a foolish request, the people of the village will never accept you." Hanzo smirked. "I'll make them accept me." Kagetomo double down. "Forcing your will on them, that's the logic of tyranny and people of old didn't succeed then and you won't succeed now." Hanzo said. "We'll see about that." Kagetomo dared.
"We have to recuse the Chief." Sanpei said. "Easy Sanpei, I have Haru doing some reconnaissance on Master Hanzo's whereabouts." Ippei said. "Even when Haru does come back. We'll still need a plan." Ash added. "I don't see this going quiet and easy. We're probably going through another skirmish to get Hanzo back. We can't do this alone." Drake said. "Nothing should be too tough for you guys." Nihei said. "Tough yes but even we can't fight battles just by ourselves." Drake said. "We'll get every villager to take arms." Shinobu said as the door burst in.
"Haru,What's news of Master Hanzo?" Ippei asked. "He's fine. They're holding him at Mt. Otori near the summit." Haru said. "Well...at least we know where they have him." Rene said. "Now what?" Ash asked. "Now we act." Ippei announce as everyone agreed.
Approaching Mt. Otori, everyone was stopped but Heidayu and a team of ninjas who were on the ledge above. "Heidayu." Ippei growled. "You all will not pass." Heidayu said as they all prepared to attack. "Ash,Rene!" Drake called as three shot out an Aura Wave at them, nailing a couple of them. Heidayu and the rest reappear at the base of the mountain to meet their enemies. "Well..this is certainly an...unexpected surprise. You have your guests acting as bodyguards Saizo?" Heidayu asked. "We want our Chief back!" Ippei demanded. "Your Chief is where he belongs. Soon you all will be too." Heidayu said. "Like hell." Drake muttered.
Soon everyone stood in single file preparing to charge. "Ippei you're with me. We have to recuse Hanzo." Saizo said as Ippei nodded. "We'll keep them busy down here down." Drake told them. Soon Heidayu and his team as Drake, Ash, Rene, Sanpei, Shinobu, Nihei and a couple of friendly ninja charged back. Pretty soon they all collide and what now became a hostile war zone. Serena,and Clemont meanwhile release Milotic and Litleo to battle a Gengar and Skarmory. "Milotic Use Ice Beam." "Litleo Use Flamethrower." Both Pokémon fires their attacks as Gengar and Skarmory retaliated with Shadow Ball and Flash Cannon.
In the middle of the battle, Ippei and Saizo snuck away while the others distracted Heidayu and his forces. "We have a long climb ahead of us." Ippei said. "I just hope the Chief is alright." Said Saizo. "All we could do I said hope but is there a plan to recusing him?" Ippei asked. "We'll know when we get there." Said Saizo.
Ash and Sanpei fought side by side against a group of ninja. Armed with his Staff in hand, Ash blocked two sword strikes overhead, pushed them back and in a swipe motion of his Staff disarmed both of them. Setting his Staff to two pieces, Ash went in with quick motion strikes on his two opponents, knocking them out. "Never thought we be in the middle of this." Sanpei said as he kicked one guy. "You'd be surprised." Ash said.
Drake ran towards one ninja where he blocked one strike, twisted his wrist and kneed him in the gut hard, knocking him to the ground. Heidayu saw the two young boys from earlier and set his sight on them. He released his Bisharp to battle them. "Snarl!" Bisharp snarled out a big ball of darkness that was heading right for Sanpei. Ash noticed it and ran towards Sanpei and tackled him out of the Snarl's radius. Both looked to see Heidayu and Bisharp calling them out. "Bastard." Ash called. "I'm looking to return the favor." Sanpei said as Ash nodded. Both released Frogadeir and Greninja to battle. "It's foolish to challenge me once again." Heidayu said. "Or very brave." Ash smirked.
"Liepard, Use Dark Pulse." Shinobu commanded as the cat shot out a beam of darkness at a Houndoom but noticed that the skies were getting flooded with Skarmory once more. "Drake, we're getting overrun." Shinobu called out. Drake noticed the situation and called out Lucario, Charizard, Raichu and Pidgeot. "Wow we're in it deep this time Master." Lucario said as he looked around. "No time for sightseeing Lucario. I need you four in the skies clearing those Skarmory out." Drake said as all four nodded. "Come on Spitfire. We got us some turkeys to fry." Lucario joined Charizard much to the latter's dismay. "Just watch over each other okay." Drake said as all four nodded and mounted up.
"Use your Frubbles to restrict him." Frogadeir then hurled several globs at Bisharp who merely cut them in half with his sharp blades. "Pikachu Iron Tail." "Greninja Night Slash." Both Pokémon ran in with physical attacks but Heidayu was well prepared. "Push then back with Snarl." Once again Bisharp Snarled out a big ball of darkness that exploded once hitting both Pokémon, pushing them back. Ash and Sanpei growled knowing they have their work cut out for them.
Kagetomo overlooked the battle until he felt a disturbance in the air. "I know you two are here." He answered. Right then Saizo and Ippei appeared before him along with Greninja and Barbaracle. "Master are you alright?" Saizo asked. "I'm fine." Hanzo called. "So let us see how well your student is Hanzo." Kagetomo said as released a Weavile. "Very well and I'll win. Greninja charge head on." Ippei send. "Weavile go." Weavile charge in to meet Greninja head on.
Charizard and Lucario handled the Skarmory as Charizard fired several Flamethrowers knocking two out of the sky but had one tail them firing Flash Cannons. Charizard called Lucario to get rid of it. "I know, just let me think." Lucario said until their tail got shot when Raichu struck it with Thunderbolt. "Thank you." Lucario gasped out.
"We won't let you win. Liepard Dark." "Venusaur Solar Beam." "Litleo Flamethrower" "Milotic Dragon Pulse." All four Pokémon fired their attack that overwhem their opponents. All four of them were knocked out and left on the ground.
"Fury Cutter." Bisharp closed in with two white sharp arms and knocked Pikachu into Greninja down. Frogadeir saw that Bisharp was going to strike again on the two and jumped to their rescue landing in front of them and attempted to block the attack. With its newfound strength and through a case of deja vu, Frogadeir roared back and push Bisharp away while going through a stunning metamorphosis. Ash and the others saw and gasped as Frogadeir grew a bit, it's ears grew longer, and the Frubbles around his neck was replaced. When the glow dimmed, Greninja was revealed. Ash took the time to scan his new Greninja with his Pokédex.
"Greninja, the Ninja Pokémon, it appears and vanishes with a ninja's grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water."
"It seems you learn a couple of new tricks buddy." Ash said proudly knowing this fight was just beginning. "Greninja use Night Slash." Ippei's Greninja charged in with a bright purple blade. "Use Shadow Claw." Weavile clashes with Greninja in a battle of brawn until both were evenly match. "Familiar Ippei. Is that the best you can do?" Kagetomo mocked. "I'll show you what I can do! Greninja Water Shuriken." Greninja formed several water stars at Weavile. "Counter with Icy Wind." Weavile blew out a gush of cold ice wind that froze out the Water Shuriken in its path. "You think you fulfill the role of Chief!? My role? My destiny!? You're nothing but a child under my shoe!" Kagetomo argues. "As long as I fight honorably, respectively, and with the strength of the people, I'll defeat you." Ippei said.
"Pikachu, Use Electro Ball." Pikachu shot out a ball of electricity at Bisharp. "Block it with X-Scissor." Using a glowing arm, Bisharp absorbs the Electro Ball. "You will not defeat me and Kagetomo will become the Chief." Heidayu declared. "Well, I'm not done yet and let me just show just how powerful I really am!" Ash said as Greninja mimic his movements until Ash and Greninja felt their synergies merge together and Greninja underwent another major metamorphosis. Drake, Shinobu, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and Nihei noticed a giant vortex of water form around Greninja and were shocked by what's happening. Greninja was now covered completely under a water veil and was barely visible. "Time to try this out. Use Night Slash." With a bright purple blade, the newly form Greninja charged in with blinding speed. "Use X- Scissor." Bisharp went in with two sharp arm blades and swung but missed and in half the reaction time, Greninja strikes with with Night Slash so powerfully that Bisharp was hurled back and into Heidayu.
Drake was busy mopping up another group of ninjas when he felt a sharp pain sliced his back. Drake grunted when he grabbed the Ninja's forearm and disarmed him of his katana. "Little Bastard!" Drake shouted as he snapped the ninja's arm then slammed his head to the ground hard. Once he was down, he reach over to his back to see blood on his fingers, knowing there's going to be a scar on his back from sword slice. "Just perfect." Drake grunted until he saw a group of ninjas surround him. "Even more promising." Drake said unamused as the ninja inches closer and closer at the same time until they were three feet away then disappearing.
"O-kay? I'm not impressed." Drake said defensively until the ninjas reappeared high in the air with swords drawn and ready to strike. Drake crouched down in a defensive stance until a sudden bust of energy burn in his core. "BACK OFF!" Drake yelled as he perform a single uppercut but his Aura manifested in a blazing whirlwind large enough to knock all the Ninja out of the air and left a two foot radius burn mark on ground where Drake stood.
Once he came down Drake was engulfed in a Aura outline and energy outline danced off his body like a cracking fire. The ninja who attacked him looked and feared filled their bodies then running off. Drake looked at his hands with was infused with literal blazing Aura which was very odd considering that this never happened to Drake before. "What the hell is this?" He questions this. "Drake!" Drake felt his Aura settle back to normality when he heard Rene and others running over. "Are you alright?" Clemont asked. "I'm fine though the strangest thing just happened to me." Drake said. "We saw,we just wrapped up the last of Heidayu's team." Rene said. "Great, we should probably join Ippei and Saizo." Drake suggested which everyone agreed.
"Double Team." Greninja jumped and makes dozens of copies of itself. "Cut them all down with Shadow Claw." Weavile jumped with claws of darkness and sliced each clone until their were none left. Ippei smiled as he knew Kagetomo fell into his ruse. "Now Greninja." From the ground, Greninja popped out under Weavile's feet, knocking them to the ground. "This ends now! Water Shuriken!" With one shot, Greninja shot one shuriken that nailed Weavile in the chest, knocking it out.
"Saizo." Saizo turned to see Shinobu and the others running over. "You're just in time. The fate of this battle is decided." Said Saizo. "Weavile get up. Get up and fight!" Kagetomo demanded as Weavile didn't have the strength get back on its feet. Kagetomo growled as he knows his plans are falling apart. "That's enough Kagetomo. There's no point to fighting any longer." Saizo said as Kagetomo looked up to see Heidayu and his forces hostage by Haru and several villagers. "No. Why? Why did I lose?" Kagetomo questioned. The same time, Ippei's Greninja frees Hanzo from his binds. "Because Ippei has something you don't Kagetomo, devotion. Everything that is done is for the betterment of the people. Everything deed is to further the bond between our Pokémon. The role of Chief is to lead and inspire, not to impose." Hanzo explained. Kagetomo looked to his group then his Weavile and then crouched down to his Pokémon. "You fought well old friend." Kagetomo commends as Weavile smiles. "Your Weavile fights well Kagetomo. You train it well." Ippei comments. "If you wish, you could join the festivities." Hanzo invited. "Thank you but it's best if me and my forces wait and watch from afar. If you wish, meet us back here after the festival." Kagetomo offered. "We'll both be here." Ippei promise.
Some of the villagers cleaned up the plaza for the festival, it wasn't perfect but Hanzo gave the clear since everybody was here and happy. On the podium was Hanzo, Shinobu, and Ippei and Hanzo figured it was time. "Everyone." The whole village turn to the front. "Tonight marks the village's 300th year. Now I know today came as one of the most unexpected days but together we prevail. For sixty-five years I've been head of this village. My home, it's been a grand honor but now it's time to pass that honor to someone else. Someone with the strength, respect and honorable to lead the village and bring us to prosperity. I honor you Ippei, the new Chief of Ninja Village." Hanzo talked as he presented the Chief's emblem to Ippei. Filled with pride, Ippei held up the Chief's emblem for the village to see,and having the people cheer. Shinobu remember the talk she had with Hanzo about her feelings for Ippei.
"Then take his attention and turned it on you."
"Alright, then how's this for capturing attention." Shinobu took the plunge and grabbed Ippei by the shoulders and gave him a full passionate kissing, surprising Ippei and having the whole village in an uproar. The gang laughed at the sensation and praised Ippei and Shinobu. "You know, he get more action then you do." Rene said to Drake. "Apparently you too." Drake mocked. "I guess we're both suckers." Rene smiled as everyone oversaw the kiss happened.
After the announcement, everyone hung out in the plaza. "So what does this mean to the both of you." Rene snickered. "Well..it's definitely something I want to explore." Ippei said as he wrapped his arm around Shinobu. "I've waited years for you finally say those words." Shinobu smiled. "Ash your Frogadeir evolved as well." Nihei pointed out. "That not even the weirdest part. Later in the battle, Greninja went through another transformation and was covered in this water veil. Not that but when Greninja transformed, I felt my Aura, spirit...everything merge with Greninja. It..it-it's indescribable." Ash said. Drake thought to himself that this must be the mysterious power Olympia was referring to.
"You're not the only one who went through a phenomenon. Just as before I was about to get shish kabobed, my Aura went through a state of flux and knocked every one of them out of the air. Look even the burn mark my Aura made is still on the ground." Drake pointed to the spot where the burn mark was. "Something tells me that's not coming off anytime soon." Sanpei said. "Hey if you look at it from this angle, it almost looks like a bird." Rene pointed out as everyone looked from her angle but wasn't quite seeing it. "I think you're seeing things. I don't see it." Drake said. "No look, these two marks separate from each other almost look in the shape of wings." Rene explained as everyone got a closer look. "Y..yea...I guess." Ash squinted his eyes. "Look guys I know what I see and you're all blind." Rene mocked. "Well you're delusional." Drake mocked back causing Rene to stick her tongue out.
After the festival, Ippei and Hanzo kept their word and return to Mt. Otori to meet Kagetomo and his group. "The festivities looked excellent from afar. So is it done?" Kagetomo asked. "Yes, I'm the new Chief." Ippei said. "Congratulations, and first things first is I've been doing a lot of thinking and first is let me apologize for everything. You were saying that I wasn't worthy all those years ago. I really became just like those bureaucrats thinking what they thought was best for the village." Kagetomo said. "All is forgiven if you resent your actions Kagetomo and you all are welcome back to your home." Ippei said.
"That's very kind Ippei but part of my time of thought is that we leave. Hear me out, we better ourselves, train better, find some serenity and lastly build our own settlement once we have the knowledge." Kagetomo said. "If that's truly your plan and should need help you know where we are." Ippei said as he and Kagetomo shook hands and Kagetomo along with his crew disappear. "I'm sure they'll check in once in awhile." Hanzo said. "I know, this has been an eventful day." Ippei sigh. "It's the first of many so be sure to keep up." Hanzo laughed as Ippei smiled when he thought that Hanzo made Chiefing look easy.
The next morning the group prepared to leave for the next destination. "It's been a real honor to fight alongside you all. I'll be glad to so anytime, anywhere." Ippei said. "Same here, It was really fun experience." Drake said. "And next time, I'll topple you in our next contest." Ippei vowed. "You'll have to get in line because many people told me those exact words for years." Drake said.
"Ash its so exciting to see your Frogadeir evolve." Sanpei said. "You're not the only one whose excited." Serena pointed out with Delphox hugging Greninja and congratulating her mate on finally evolving. "Wait...are they?" Sanpei questioned. "You really don't see a couple when you see one do you Sanpei." Ash played causing the group to laugh.
Once leaving, the group walked down the road to the next place. "So what's the next place from here guys?" Drake asked. "Next place is Couriway Town." Serena checked her tablet. "And just in the nick of time because I heard of a Pokémon Showcase happening there." Rene said. "That's perfect, I could finally debut Milotic and Eevee for the contest." Serena said. "You'll be perfect honey." Ash said as he caresses Serena's hand. "Well guys, full speed ahead." Drake smiled knowing things just got more interesting. With the new mysteries Ash and Drake must uncover, their world just got more open.
Back at the Shine room in Ninja Village, Ippei, his brothers, Shinobu and Hanzo inspected the the three stone tablets of the story of the village. "Ash and Drake helped us uncover the gaps of our history." Ippei said. "Ash's Greninja..when it transformed, it almost looked like the Hero of Ninja Village." Sanpei added. "Drake went through a revelation as well." Nihei said. "It seems history really did repeat itself from 300 years ago." Shinobu said. "Those boys are our final hope and prove to see Legends still exists." Hanzo said as all five nodded that life has forever changed from those two Guardian Knights.
Done guys, I must say this was a bit of a challenge but of course I prevail. Tell me what you guys think. So next chapter is Serena's next Showcase and I'll explain that in my next set of notes. Like, comment, and thanks for reading. This is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
