Yes, I will add "Strike Back" to every chapter title. Deal with it.
It did be future me troubles when he can't think of a good name.
***
Location - ???, ???, ???
Time - 10 years ago.
In an Unknown location in the Universe, or rather an unexisting place in the Universe while still being within it. How? That's because this is a Universe within a Pokemon within the Universe.
Leading to all search methods requiring to find that Pokemon, Ouroboros. However, excluding her masterful skills at exploration, hiding is another one of her specialties.
One she very much wishes to use right now.
"So let me get this straight, you figured out Progenitor Mew's plan and successfully retreated with everyone before they can strike back?" Sei the Arceus questions.
"Yessss," Medusa nods.
"And your follow-up plan was to await Mike's arrival and let him make the comeback plan?"
"Yessss,"
"You're an idiot, he's an idiot and every one of you is an idiot!" Sei proclaimed. "Sigh, Leona at least tell me you had thought of a plan?"
"Not one bit," "No," The answer from two Leonas made Sei sigh further.
One's the ruler of a timeline and the other was trained to be a strategist, yet both thought it was a wise idea to waste 10 years. If not for her reincarnating at that time, Calyrex would've escaped and Team Rocket would have had a better chance at finding them.
That may have led to the Ouroboros faction's end before Mike reincarnates.
"Regigigas, you're the oldest Pokemon here and Colress you're the wisest Pokemon here. Are you saying neither could've told their plan was stupid?"
"IT'S STUPID!?" "Busy," Regigigas shouts, and Colress shrugs.
*inhale*
"Hold up trash, I'm the wisest..." As Glitch was about to continue, Sei glares at her frosty causing Glitch to freeze.
"I have a name, Glitch. Also, you're the last Pokemon I want to hear calling themselves wise," Sei warns.
"Yes," Glitch squeaks.
"With Team Rocket's strength constantly rising, I did need everyone here to know about battle and war formations and teamwork," Sei said. "If we're going to wait on Mike then by the time, he arrives we won't be able to win a straight collision,"
...
Present.
"Sei, Beri has returned," Snow (Mew) said. "He's currently being ganged up by Team Rocket,"
"What! We have to..."
"Let him get his *ss washed," Sei answered, stopping Glitch from continuing. "In fact, if he can gather enough of the enemy's forces on him we can win this war in one go," Sei said.
"The Universe Core is in Giovanni's possession and quite literally at that. As long as I claim it and Glitch converts into the Universe Spirit, the worlds are already ours. By then the only real enemies left would be Mewtwo and Eternatus as the rest can be restricted by the world," Sei explains. "So for now, we wait."
...
Hey, I'm Mike, and can someone tell me why the f*ck are there so many Origin humans in mecha suits.
Let's not mention these sh*t too can also use Origin.
Like what the hell, Mewtwo, and Eternatus aren't even joining the fight anymore and this Mecha Origin Squadron can stall me.
To be fair, they're more like flies than actual threats. Their defense and offense are useless in front of me, however, their current goal is to ensnare me.
From firing nets made from anti-destructive Red Chains to actually shooting sedatives-filled injectors at me. SEDATIVES for f*ck sake.
At this point, I'm certain they're just testing their gear on me. Actually, considering me as a training object, frustrating.
#Void Creation#
I'll convert this entire field into the void by destroying Space-Time within it. Let's see if you're sh*tty mecha suits can dodge that!
Looking at Mewtwo mockingly, I noticed a Plate in his hand. What does he think he can-holy sh*t is that the Soul Plate!
#Soul Ripple#
*ROAR*
Despite having one of the strongest souls, the ripples that spread across my soul hurt like hell causing me to lose my concentration and failed to use Void Creation.
*pak*
Was that a needle? A venom-coated needle?
"I'm a Poison-type! Don't you f*cker dare mock me!"
...
As you can see, Mike's having the time of his life.
...
Location - Pokemon Center, Pewter City, Kanto
"Breaking News, in the skies close to Kalos, a wild Eternatus appeared. All Regions will should now brace themselves for an Orange Alert Disaster with the possibility of evolving into a Red Alert," The news reporter reports.
"Red Alert, oh Progenitor Mew no, I pray our children don't have to go through what we did," A woman began to pray.
"Seriously, why can't humanity get a break? We're just trying to live our lives, why must they all keep trying to end it,"
"Aren't you all overreacting? We still have Giovanni, the strongest trainer and rightful Guardian of the world,"
"Indeed, but an Orange Alert still isn't easy to go through. Who knows how much economic damage everyone will suffer once it ends,"
"Yeah..."
Listening to the gossip was a pair of mother and daughters, Delia Ketchum and her daughter Gold Ketchum. The atmosphere around them was filled with tension.
"Gold, you don't have to help us further you know. Father can surely figure out the rest," Delia or rather, Tatsumaki said.
Sei would surely add her to the list of idiots after hearing her say this.
"For all we know, I might end up dying in this war so it did be good if someone can stay with Ash," Delia said. "We both know that Team Rocket trio are the worst bodyguards ever,"
"Hehehe, mother do you think I feel even the slightest empathy for them?" Gold asks. "Why would I ever care about the cries of the weak?"
"Or did you forget I started the war with Arceus all for my own selfishness?" Gold asks. "I may no longer be as obsessed as I once was with power, but caring for this group of trash is unlikely,"
"I'm more worried about you mother. Have you gotten to attach to your role?"
"Maybe my family, but nothing more,"
***
System reincarnating was a good choice indeed. There are still better ways to win but the MC would rather choose a head-on collision (thinking both parties are close to equal) which will lead to defeat (without forcing plot armor).
On another note, the short dialogue is once more showing that Mike's current goal is not necessarily the best for the world. Giovanni has shown to be nothing but good for the world besides for his arrogance (which has been barely shown).
Don't know why I keep mentioning the world along with Mike. The world was never his main objective. His current one is purely personal revenge. With the additional reminder, Giovanni has no intention of keeping an enemy alive.