One day later.
On a volcanic island in the Fangyuan Sea Area.
Invited by Groudon, Fang Yuan felt justified in staying.
He wouldn't leave anytime soon.
He wanted to gain some benefits from Groudon before leaving, otherwise his trip to Hoenn would have been in vain.
However, it wasn't a wasted trip after all, since he had already acquired the "Earth Slate", which was an unexpected reward.
In any case, for now, to obtain more benefits, Fang Yuan began to see Groudon as his own Pokemon, and planned to train it wholeheartedly for a few days.
Even Eevee and Monferno were neglected by Fang Yuan and pouted as they went off to play on their own.
Fang Yuan was typical in that he forgot his old love once he found a new one.
"Class is in session."
Standing on a rocky outcrop, Fang Yuan, with hands behind his back, called out to Groudon in the distance.
Within a day, Fang Yuan had taught Groudon three different Flying methods.
However, although Groudon was quite happy flying, Fang Yuan wasn't satisfied with just that.
Because although Flying could allow Groudon to dodge some critical attacks when necessary and become more agile, it would be somewhat difficult to rely on this to quickly overpower Kyogre.
If Groudon were to draw even with Kyogre again, then as a Trainer, he would be quite embarrassed.
"After planning for a day, it's time to bring out the big guns."
"Roar!!! (Fang Yuan, what idea do you have now?)"
Groudon approached and inquired from Fang Yuan.
For Groudon, which usually did nothing but Rest, Fang Yuan was one of the few he could converse with.
Although Groudon's power was immense, using that power came at a great cost.
Monferno had to lie down for a few months after opening the Seven Gates.
However, if Groudon were to undergo Primal Reversion and have a battle with Kyogre without sufficient Natural Energy for replenishment, it would often require decades or even hundreds of years of Rest.
Of course, this was related to their long lifespan; such a Rest, while it might seem long to humans, to Groudon was perhaps truly just like sleeping.
"Groudon~!"
But regardless, because of this routine... Groudon had few chances to wander around like Pokemon such as Dream or Ho-Oh, hence its limited perspective.
So now, after having opened up in conversation with Fang Yuan, and considering Fang Yuan was an Envoy of Arceus, Groudon also recognized that there was something in Fang Yuan worth treating as an equal and worthy to learn from.
Right now, Fang Yuan was its chance to defeat Kyogre, and it had to seize it!
"Have you ever heard of Z-Moves?"
"Roar?? (Z-Moves??)" Groudon looked confused.
Z-Moves were only seen in this world after the arrival of the Creator God, the Brilliant God, from another world.
And for Groudon, who had last awakened a thousand years ago, and the time before that was even further back – since waking up it was all about fighting, definitely not like Ho-Oh or Dream, knowing everything.
So when Fang Yuan mentioned Z-Moves, Groudon immediately looked confused, having never heard of them.
"Figures..."
"I've thought it through, and ultimately, I feel that perhaps flying with Z-Moves is the most suitable for you," Fang Yuan said earnestly.
"The essence of Z-Moves is the combination of Light energy and Attribute Energy, transforming Light energy into Z power and then strengthening other Moves with those attributes."
"And you, Groudon, though known as the Creator of the Earth, your most basic ability is the control of light and heat, isn't it?"
The extent of Groudon's control over light, although perhaps not on par with the Brilliant God, was definitely not inferior to the Kapu family, World Tree Dreams, or Ho-Oh.
Thus, for Groudon, Z-Moves, an alternative method combining Light energy with Attribute Energy, might help it become stronger quickly.
If Ho-Oh could teach Mashaduo to use an Autonomous Z-Move, then Fang Yuan did not believe he couldn't teach Groudon Z-Moves for it to learn Autonomous Z-Moves.
Coincidentally, Groudon did have a touch of Flying talent since it could learn Aerial Ace.
However, typically using Aerial Ace, Groudon could at most make it appear like a sword technique; it couldn't really fly with Aerial Ace.
But, if enhanced with Z power and upgraded to the Flying Z Skills "Swift Dive Bomb Blasting," there was no doubt that Groudon could use the power of the sky to fly.
Moreover, given Groudon's immense control over Light energy, the effects of its Z-Moves would definitely not be inferior, completely eclipsing other methods of flying.
"Roar?! (A new way to use Light energy?)"
"Yes, since it involves Light energy, whether we strengthen other moves with Z power or use it to fly, this should be the most suited to your power."
While using Z power to enhance Groudon's Earth or Fire abilities might not yield significant results, using it to enhance Groudon's weakest point – Flying – should not be disappointing.
"Roar!! (Let's see about that.)" Groudon.
Groudon looked very interested.
Meanwhile, Fang Yuan was ready and called over Dragonite. He took out the Flying Type Z Crystal and Brilliant Stone, ready to demonstrate Fly Z to Groudon.
"Bo wo, bo wo~!!"
After Dragonite rushed over, it greeted Groudon first.
It still had some trepidation around Groudon to this day.
Yesterday, when Groudon was practicing flying, Dragonite, blinded by its carelessness, flew haphazardly nearby. Irritated by the creature that flew better than itself, Groudon had warned it right in the middle of a cliff dive.